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Around the League - 2024-2025 Part II

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uncleben said:
I still find it extremely hard to believe he actually said that...
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Pretty much everything he says does line up. Three of the latest non-Rantenen examples:

Guntzel: Canes org knows they f***ed this one up and that's why they started out offering at 100 million dollar contract to Rantanen. By all reports Jake really enjoyed playing with Aho and the Canes. I think in typical Canes fashion, management thought they could save cash and negotiated way harder than they needed to. Jake should still be a Hurricane.

Pesce: Because Carolina took so long with Jake, once Jake decided to leave, Carolina wanted to double back on Pesce. Pesce still wanted to be here but it was radio silence on Carolina's end and because cap was tight, once Jake didn't come back, then they could try to convince Brett to come back but it was too late and he ended up taking the bigger contract in Jersey. I don't think we were ever going to match what Jersey was giving as he was showing signs of slowing down before leaving.

Necas: Necas wanted to be a C. Rod never let that happen because Necas was far to irresponsible defensively to let him play C. His defense improved this year as I distinctly remember him making quite a few hustle plays on breakaways, but the trust wasn't there. When Necas signed the two year contract it was created for two years instead of one so that they could trade him. Who knows if it's true or not but when was traded, Necas said he was surprised as he thought that things had smoothed over. I do think he would have signed a long term contract here but I think he's in a better place in Colorado as he can be more free to play his natural game. I'm still rooting for him.
 
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The wildcard race isnt looking so much like a race anymore. Jackets and Sens definately seperating themselves. Positioning is the only question in East.
 
PromisedLand said:
this is interesting.....................

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Lol just drags the organization

So the 4 teams: Obviously Dallas and Toronto, and reportedly Florida was another. Curious about that last one - maybe Edmonton since they were trying to trade for him?

This whole Rantanen thing has been fascinating. I hope they come out with a deep dive documentary or something lol
 
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Seath The Scaleless said:
Lol just drags the organization

So the 4 teams: Obviously Dallas and Toronto, and reportedly Florida was another. Curious about that last one - maybe Edmonton since they were trying to trade for him?

This whole Rantanen thing has been fascinating. I hope they come out with a deep dive documentary or something lol
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Why do think Toronto was an obvious one of the 4?
If I were to guess, I'd go Dallas/Florida/Tampa/L.A.
 
ACC1224 said:
Why do think Toronto was an obvious one of the 4?
If I were to guess, I'd go Dallas/Florida/Tampa/L.A.
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I guess I shouldn't have included them in the 'obvious' category, but McKenzie reported that Toronto was a preferred destination had he made it to July 1st. Sounds like he was going to sign if the trade went through. Seravalli also confirmed Toronto on a recent podcast

He wasn't willing to sign with L.A. long-term from what I read
 
Seath The Scaleless said:
I guess I shouldn't have included them in the 'obvious' category, but McKenzie reported that Toronto was a preferred destination had he made it to July 1st. Sounds like he was going to sign if the trade went through. Seravalli also confirmed Toronto on a recent podcast

He wasn't willing to sign with L.A. long-term from what I read
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Thanks, hadn't heard that.
 
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