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He did? Do you have the exact quote where he said there was ground for termination?There’s absolutely grounds for a termination. Macfarland said as much in the press conference.
He did? Do you have the exact quote where he said there was ground for termination?There’s absolutely grounds for a termination. Macfarland said as much in the press conference.
"It's a privilege to play in this league" and "signing a contract means theres things you have to adhere to".He did? Do you have the exact quote where he said there was ground for termination?
They won’t buy him out with 6 years remaining on the contract. I think the most likely scenario is they give him one more chance, if he screws up again then contract termination. Or he might not even make it through this 6 month programSince you somehow know Val isn't going to play for the Avs what do you think they are going to do with him.
Buyout costs cap space, but is plausible at least.
Contract termination can be attempted but there really isn't grounds for it. The legal flight the NHLPA will absolutely pursue will be something to watch. Might work but I doubt it, can't even imagine trying to terminate a valid contract without just cause. It's almost like you don't understand how a contract works. You can't just terminate it because you feel like it.
Trade is extremely unlikely. Near impossible.
Buried in minors doesn't really accomplish a whole ton.
So honestly the most likely scenario would be come back and play.
Are they gonna test him during those 6 months? What if he stays in Russia the whole time?3 - Nuke screws up in the next 6 months and gets a further 1 year suspension.
He requires an in patient treatment to get clean.Are they gonna test him during those 6 months? What if he stays in Russia the whole time?
Is he in Russia? Can he complete the requirements if he is there. There is so many things we don’t know that are protected throughAre they gonna test him during those 6 months? What if he stays in Russia the whole time?
I agree, I don't envision a scenario where Val doesn't play next year with Avs short of failing to make it through the 6 month program.They won’t buy him out with 6 years remaining on the contract. I think the most likely scenario is they give him one more chance, if he screws up again then contract termination. Or he might not even make it through this 6 month program
Best thing for the Avs is for Val to randomly sign a contract in the KHL and f*** off to Russia forever.Are they gonna test him during those 6 months? What if he stays in Russia the whole time?
I think a contract termination with a cap penalty is most definitely one of the primary options.I agree, I don't envision a scenario where Val doesn't play next year with Avs short of failing to make it through the 6 month program.
The options otherwise are just not favorable to the Avs.
Is there any chance the KHL can pay a contract similar to what the Avs are paying him?Best thing for the Avs is for Val to randomly sign a contract in the KHL and f*** off to Russia forever.
Nuke will be back or this team won't even be a playoff team. It's quite simpleWhich is a proven top 6 center.
and his cap hit will magically disappear
No he won'tHe does not currently count against the cap. And will not count until he's reinstated.
But, more than that, he'll be terminated or moved before he ever plays a game again.
Yeah, I would assume it’s a 6 month program with scheduled drug counseling classes and random drug testing. Don’t think he can be in Russia during the programAre they gonna test him during those 6 months? What if he stays in Russia the whole time?
Not this year it doesn't. It actually saves us even more cap space. And next year the buyout would only be a $500k penalty.Since you somehow know Val isn't going to play for the Avs what do you think they are going to do with him.
Buyout costs cap space, but is plausible at least.
He's already lost 2 potential stanley cups as well.The other important part to look at here is that, while we’re concerned with how Nukes problem affects the Avs, Nuke is also in an extremely uncomfortable spot.
He’s already set to lose about 1.33M dollars from this suspension. His 24-25 salary is 8M, and it’s the highest amount per year he’s going to make. Each of the next years salaries are lower. He’s one small screw up from losing that if he gets tested and fails at some point in the season.
He’s got a lot to lose.
Was a Nuke a major reason the Avs lost the past 2 years? 100%.He's already lost 2 potential stanley cups as well.
There's no need for the rest of our players to potentially lose a third. I wish Nuke all the best and truly hope he does beat his addiction. But if I was Makar or MacKinnon I would absolutely demand a trade if CMac tried to put him back in the locker-room.
Likely not the equivalent dollar amount, but Nuke may not have to pay taxes in Russia, along with other benefits, that could balance things out in his favor.Is there any chance the KHL can pay a contract similar to what the Avs are paying him?
I have no idea what the finances are.Likely not the equivalent dollar amount, but Nuke may not have to pay taxes in Russia, along with other benefits, that could balance things out in his favor.
I have no idea what the finances are.
But Nuke is owed about 30M over the next 6 years.
Are you not entertained?Imagine being owed $30M over 6 years after using drugs/alcohol on the job and being suspended.
Pro athletes are peak levels of entitlement.
Him and his agent are going to fight as hard as they can to get that 30M. All of it.
I don't know about the others but Perry simply agreed to have his contract terminated. There was no fight.What’s stopping the team from terminating once his suspension is over?
Richards, Ruzicka and hell even Perry have all had their contracts terminated based upon violation of workplace policy.
I think Avs management wants to keep him because he’s an elite player, but it feels like at any moment he could slip up and be pulled back into the program.
The whole $13m+ essentially being held hostage is tough. Hopefully this year provides some clarity on both Landy and Nuke.