Around the League '16-'17 Other Teams' Free Agent Frenzy
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kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
It was like watching game 4 vs the Kings all over again. Vegas got the lead. then just shut them down in the 3rd and didn't let the Sharks do anything. Sounds familiar?
Vamos Rafa
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Another year of not having to see NorCal lift the Cup. Yeah, life is good.
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
Just think what Pavelski could get them? They could get a bunch of cost effective guys , save cap space and set themselves up for the future 10-12 years.
kovacro
Uvijek Vjerni
Jeebus Vegas.
You think you have seen it all from the years of watching sports in general and then this happens.
I remember back in 96’ when the Panthers made the SC Final after being in their 3rd season of existence and I thought that’s was pretty remarkable.
Gotta love sports. You just never know.
You think you have seen it all from the years of watching sports in general and then this happens.
I remember back in 96’ when the Panthers made the SC Final after being in their 3rd season of existence and I thought that’s was pretty remarkable.
Gotta love sports. You just never know.
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Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
More than anything was just illustrating how adaptable VGK is. They can play any kind of game, which, for me, puts them right there in the upper echelon. Fitting that they at least get a WCF. Nashville is similar in that they don't really have weak links and play a crazy team game. WPG is just overwhelming power and offense. WIll be interesting either way.
They've gotta at least start thinking about Vlasic and Burns, as well.
They've gotta at least start thinking about Vlasic and Burns, as well.
SettlementRichie10
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There’s nothing wrong with cheering for Vegas. Just give in, mate.
Winnipeg are darlings now, but just wait and see the thermonuclear bomb of Canadian hockey elitism if they win.
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
kovacro
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Meh, raise the US flag if they win it, three of their key guys are Wheeler, who I absolutely love, Hellebuyck and Big Buff.
KingPuckChoo
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kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
kovacro
Uvijek Vjerni
I have no rooting interest in who wins it this year but the Jets have Jamie Kompon on their staff so I wouldn’t have a problem if they took Stanley home.
Plus his wife kicked cancers ass. That’s fuggin’ awesome in my book.
Plus his wife kicked cancers ass. That’s fuggin’ awesome in my book.
KingsFan7824
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How many times have people said the current disappointment will be when SJ starts moving guys? It's like Detroit for all those years. Constantly waiting for them to rebuild, and they never did. Until they were forced to. Even then, it's not like they got rid of anyone and everyone.
Boston, SJ, they're going to do what the vast majority of teams do, and that's keep trying. Or, keep hitting their heads against the wall, whatever it is that you want to call the process. Team altering deals are rare. Especially in a cap world, and especially with big contracts. Most teams re-sign their own guys, and most guys that re-sign for big numbers don't go anywhere. There's ample evidence not to expect much different than that around the league. If someone offers the equivalent of Subban for Burns, sure, SJ would go for it.
Boston, SJ, they're going to do what the vast majority of teams do, and that's keep trying. Or, keep hitting their heads against the wall, whatever it is that you want to call the process. Team altering deals are rare. Especially in a cap world, and especially with big contracts. Most teams re-sign their own guys, and most guys that re-sign for big numbers don't go anywhere. There's ample evidence not to expect much different than that around the league. If someone offers the equivalent of Subban for Burns, sure, SJ would go for it.
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KINGS17
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Are the Sharks winning anything with Pavelski? He is 33 years old, how much longer do you think he has to play in the NHL?
But you're right, better he retire a Shark.
KINGS17
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This is true, which points to the foolishness of the 8-year, big money contracts.
KopitarFAN
Reno Sucks!
Can't do it, I live here, all of these new "fans" are insufferable. Their lack of general knowledge of the game and their own roster reminds me of the Kings 2012 run, but they still had that base of hardcore fans of 10+ years, many in excess of 30 years. Vegas doesn't have that, and the arrogance just makes it worse.
I'd much rather Winnipeg get to the Finals, even win, because we in the states can tune out most of the Canadian stuff as long as it's not Toronto or Montreal.
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
As long as those lengths are there, the agents will ask for them. One team may balk at an 8 year deal and let him walk, while another will kindly grab him.
SettlementRichie10
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Nevermind. Looks like you’d love a healthy dose of hockey elitism.
And you live here and can’t even bring yourself to cheer? You’ve overdosed on salt, brother.
KINGS17
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No need to let them walk when you can trade them to bigger fools.
The team which grabs a player up for 8 years on their 3rd contract has handicapped themselves.
Agents can ask. It takes two parties to sign the deal. Hopefully, the next CBA puts a stop to some of the nonsense.
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Reclamation Project
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I have no rooting interest in who wins it this year but the Jets have Jamie Kompon on their staff so I wouldn’t have a problem if they took Stanley home.
Plus his wife kicked cancers ass. That’s fuggin’ awesome in my book.
f*** cancer!
KopitarFAN
Reno Sucks!
I work in a Race & Sports book, i've been exposed to it non-stop since October, so yea, i'm salty.
KINGS17
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They have ridiculous amount of cap space this summer though so we'll see if they decide to go even more top heavy and re-sign Kane and try to sign Tavares or Karlsson.
KINGS17
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I was thinking more in terms of what Vegas might do with guys like Perron and Neal. I could see them letting both walk, or trade them at the draft. They only have a handful of players making over $5M in cap hit, but have some RFAs due some pretty good raises. It will be interesting to see how they navigate this situation.
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