Around the League - OFFSEASON?!

[Leaf Rocket]

We have temporarily stickied a Johnny Gaudreau thread for further discussions.

Just too sad ... so many ruined families

RIP Johnny Gaudreau - Stickied for now​

Such a senseless loss. Can't imagine what the parents/family are dealing with. Cruel.

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[SprDaVE]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825976099064426760

 

[LOFIN]

Hmm, his agent just released a memo that he has a severe injury and is scheduled for surgery. Philly obviously thinks that is BS - he did play freely for Colorado before the trade and apparently Philly doctors cleared him.

So I think you're right - it's gonna get spicy.

He was on the ice for a morning skate the day he got traded. Flyers immediately sent him down to the AHL, because him and Torts don't mesh. After he cleared waivers, RyJo informed the Flyers that he can't report to the AHL because he has a hip injury. That's the short version of this.

 

[Fogelhund]

Hmm, his agent just released a memo that he has a severe injury and is scheduled for surgery. Philly obviously thinks that is BS - he did play freely for Colorado before the trade and apparently Philly doctors cleared him.

So I think you're right - it's gonna get spicy.

Philly's doctors didn't clear him last year.

He informed the Flyers after the trade that he was dealing with a hip injury, which was subsequently confirmed by the team’s medical staff, (As posted above.) Also as per above... RyJo's statement was that he wouldn't be able to play hockey (again).

He's done.

“The Philadelphia Flyers’ actions raise significant concerns. We are currently reviewing the matter," the NHLPA said in a statement.

 

[LeafEgo]

Hmm, his agent just released a memo that he has a severe injury and is scheduled for surgery. Philly obviously thinks that is BS - he did play freely for Colorado before the trade and apparently Philly doctors cleared him.

So I think you're right - it's gonna get spicy.

Yeah presumably something happened recently related to all this injury stuff that triggered termination.

Maybe we just give him the standard $1.5Mx2 contract and have him wait with Hakanpaa while we figure it all out.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Day 2 Continued

Montreal,

I'm laughing at you.

It's too bad this trade didn't occur before this poll. Habs fans would petition Laine to be in the top 5.

 

[Kurtz]

Philly doctors agreed at the time he was hurt.

At the time, yes, but at present their doctors probably had to have cleared him otherwise they wouldn't attempt to terminate the contract of an injured player.

Maybe he pulled a Lupul.

 

[LaPlante94]

At the time, yes, but at present their doctors probably had to have cleared him otherwise they wouldn't attempt to terminate the contract of an injured player.

Maybe he pulled a Lupul.

Didn't Philly rush Ellis back and he re aggravated his previous injury and hasn't played since and possibly can't play again? Idk if I'd trust what those doctors say either if I was worried I could end my career being rushed back because team doctors said he's lying

 

[Kurtz]

Didn't Philly rush Ellis back and he re aggravated his previous injury and hasn't played since and possibly can't play again? Idk if I'd trust what those doctors say either if I was worried I could end my career being rushed back because team doctors said he's lying

I'm not sure. He tore a back muscle, so it was a new injury...but it could have been a result of his body compensating for an existing ailment.

 

[ACC1224]

At the time, yes, but at present their doctors probably had to have cleared him otherwise they wouldn't attempt to terminate the contract of an injured player.

Maybe he pulled a Lupul.

No idea.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Didn't see much coverage here. Dhaliwal reporting, and a few publications have stories out now

Dhaliwal: Demko not yet 100%, no timetable; ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Canucks continue to poke around goalie market

It has been a quiet offseason on the Thatcher Demko news front. But CH...

canucksarmy.com

There will be noise to fill the Thatcher Demko void

Patrick Johnston: Having the Canucks goaltender end last season as a question mark means he's still a question mark going into this season

theprovince.com

Canucks Testing Goalie Market Amid Thatcher Demko's Injury

The Canucks are on the hunt for some short-term goalie help on the trade and UFA market, CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal …

www.prohockeyrumors.com

Demko is reportedly still recovering from injury. Mixed rumours on whether he will be ready for camp.
Silovs looked good in the post-season, but Canucks may be looking for a veteran backup at minimum to support.

Who is available? The Canucks just picked up Ottawa's 4th round pick for Podkolzin, so that could be in play.

Kinda worried this is our future with Woll. Hope he is able to find his health for us

 

[ULF_55]

Bernier 7*7

 

[Leaf Rocket]

He had elite-level rejuvenation in CBJ. New team, fresh attitude, great support, and then...dust.

I don't know about that but I do know CBJ had a lot of issues going on on the side. Again, I understand the skepticism

 

[Leaf Rocket]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825976099064426760

I loved this commentary so much

 

[Menzinger]

The Flyers aren't probably going to get away from that contract as easily as they thought

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825976099064426760

Every GM in the league needs to start behaving this way. Fortunately I think the newer crop of front office guys are more willing to see things this way.

 

[Stephen]

Philly's doctors didn't clear him last year.

He informed the Flyers after the trade that he was dealing with a hip injury, which was subsequently confirmed by the team’s medical staff, (As posted above.) Also as per above... RyJo's statement was that he wouldn't be able to play hockey (again).

He's done.

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“The Philadelphia Flyers’ actions raise significant concerns. We are currently reviewing the matter," the NHLPA said in a statement.

Looks like Keith Jones and Daniel Briere took good notes from Booby Clarke's school of management with significant input from Dr. Mark Recchi.

 

[Peasy]

Kinda worried this is our future with Woll. Hope he is able to find his health for us

This year will tell us a lot about Woll. If theres more injuries from very basic plays, we should be looking to move on.

Demko isnt even 30 yet and has had so many injuries. I dont really see him being around in 4 years or so. If he is, I'll be really surprised. Goalies dont really bounce back from injuries like players can.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Apparently Laine was vetoed out by Columbus veterans.

Shock meeting with Blue Jackets veterans leads to the departure of forward Patrik Laine

Patrik Laine is no longer a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and reportedly, he has four former teammates to thank for that.

www.dailyhockeydose.com

 

[ULF_55]

Apparently Laine was vetoed out by Columbus veterans.

Shock meeting with Blue Jackets veterans leads to the departure of forward Patrik Laine

Patrik Laine is no longer a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and reportedly, he has four former teammates to thank for that.

www.dailyhockeydose.com

Add to that he wanted out ... don't think the players have GM responsibilities.

Reading the article the players in the meeting were mostly dealt away .

Of those four players, just one remains with the team now in star blue liner Zach Werenski, but it just goes to show that plenty of Laine's teammates were unhappy with him, dating back several years.
«The organization got wind of this meeting and said, ‘You know what? Let's get rid of the players who said that.' It's still troubling. The message it sends is to definitely not express your opinion and be honest.»

Aaron Portzline
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[Ianturnedbull]

Add to that he wanted out ... don't think the players have GM responsibilities.

Reading the article the players in the meeting were mostly dealt away .

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Day 3

Montreal,

I'm laughing at you.

Patrik Laine cleared to return from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program | TSN

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program, it was announced Friday.

www.tsn.ca

This article closed on HF (and buried). Now he's fine. Being a Montreal Canadien cured him.

 

[weems]

Day 3

Montreal,

I'm laughing at you.

Patrik Laine cleared to return from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program | TSN

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program, it was announced Friday.

www.tsn.ca

This article closed on HF (and buried). Now he's fine. Being a Montreal Canadien cured him.

Habs fans trying to scrub his history?

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Laine and PLD are two players that have so much more to give. What a waste if they can't find their game soon.

 

[TMLBlueandWhite]

Leafs trade Marner, Liljegren, Robertson, Stolarz, Minten, 1st (2026)
Winnipeg trades Hellebuyck, Pionk, Perfetti

Leafs trade Tavares, 1st(2027)
Calgary trades Kadri

Perfetti(3.5)/Matthews(13.5)/Cowan(1)
Knies(1)/Kadri(7)/Nylander(11.5)
Holmberg(1)/Domi(3.75)/Jarnkrok(2)
McMann(1)/Kampf(2.5)/Dewar(1)
*Reaves(1.35)

Reilly(7.5)/Pionk(6)
McCabe(2)/Tanev(4.5)
OEL(3.5)/Benoit(1)
*Hakanpaa(1.5)

Hellebuyck (8.5)
Woll (1)

Total=85.6

 

[Peasy]

Marner would totally accept a trade and extend in Winnipeg

 

[ACC1224]

I could only imagine if this was Matthews and Marner. People would lose their minds.

Connor McDavid partying video shows Oilers star not totally a ‘boring hockey guy’

He is absolutely electric on the ice when he gets the puck, but Connor McDavid has long had the reputation of being boring off the ice.

torontosun.com

 

[ULF_55]

Leafs trade Marner, Liljegren, Robertson, Stolarz, Minten, 1st (2026)
Winnipeg trades Hellebuyck, Pionk, Perfetti

Leafs trade Tavares, 1st(2027)
Calgary trades Kadri

Perfetti(3.5)/Matthews(13.5)/Cowan(1)
Knies(1)/Kadri(7)/Nylander(11.5)
Holmberg(1)/Domi(3.75)/Jarnkrok(2)
McMann(1)/Kampf(2.5)/Dewar(1)
*Reaves(1.35)

Reilly(7.5)/Pionk(6)
McCabe(2)/Tanev(4.5)
OEL(3.5)/Benoit(1)
*Hakanpaa(1.5)

Hellebuyck (8.5)
Woll (1)

Total=85.6

You put the 1st. on the wrong side.

Leafs get the 1st. for taking on the long term Kadri deal.