Around the NHL 10 - 2022/23

[sipowicz]

Never thought I’d see people fighting for their lives defending the Matthews contract in the Jets forum but here we are

Well our two major sport networks have been more worked up about Dubas and the Leafs roster than the actual Stanley Cup semi finals~!

 

[tbcwpg]

Never thought I’d see people fighting for their lives defending the Matthews contract in the Jets forum but here we are

It's just an example of the trend in the NHL seeming to move towards shorter contracts in the RFA period. He was the first major profile player to do it, but Dubois is doing it, Copp, Trouba - all short termed their way to UFA, and I think it was Chris Johnston who said Marner and Nylander had wished they'd done the same.

Also the discourse around the Leafs just goes sideways sometimes. Some people can't be objective when the player has a blue maple leaf on their jersey.

 

[surixon]

It's just an example of the trend in the NHL seeming to move towards shorter contracts in the RFA period. He was the first major profile player to do it, but Dubois is doing it, Copp, Trouba - all short termed their way to UFA, and I think it was Chris Johnston who said Marner and Nylander had wished they'd done the same.

Also the discourse around the Leafs just goes sideways sometimes. Some people can't be objective when the player has a blue maple leaf on their jersey.

I mean they also didn't start the trend. Crosby did back on his second contract. Stamkos also signed for 5 years on his second deal. Mathews just followed along.

 

[ps241]

Fun debate by my fellow posters. It’s a good read.

 

[ps241]

Well our two major sport networks have been more worked up about Dubas and the Leafs roster than the actual Stanley Cup semi finals~!

I think it’s just business. Leafs = ratings because they are either the baby face or the heel and both those draw money.

 

[macmaroon]

Well our two major sport networks have been more worked up about Dubas and the Leafs roster than the actual Stanley Cup semi finals~!

Priorities @sipowicz, priorities...

 

[MardyBum]

Compared to the guy he gets compared to the most, McDavid, he took the Leafs to the cleaners. As did Marner, and even Willy got everything he wanted after holding out.

Worth it now, but Dubas got steamrolled in hilarious fashion.

 

[Channelcat]

Well our two major sport networks have been more worked up about Dubas and the Leafs roster than the actual Stanley Cup semi finals~!

I'd rather watch darts than follow this western final.

 

[ERYX]

I think it’s just business. Leafs = ratings because they are either the baby face or the heel and both those draw money.

Also, Leafs=ratings because the GTA is almost 6 million as of the 2016 census, probably upwards of 7 million, The "Golden Horseshoe" area has over 25% of Canada's total population and one NHL team in that area (granted not everyone there is a Leafs fan, but I'm sure a lot are), so ... ratings.

Also, considering how much they are talked about around here, lots of people love to hate the Leafs too. So again, ratings.

 

[ps241]

Also, Leafs=ratings because the GTA is almost 6 million as of the 2016 census, probably upwards of 7 million, The "Golden Horseshoe" area has over 25% of Canada's total population and one NHL team in that area (granted not everyone there is a Leafs fan, but I'm sure a lot are), so ... ratings.

Also, considering how much they are talked about around here, lots of people love to hate the Leafs too. So again, ratings.

Yup they are the big, bright shinny object (market), and whether you love em or hate em both positions draw money.

 

[JetsFan815]

Matthews contract (and Marner contract for that matter) is objectively terrible. No one can defend that. You walk a guy right to UFA, buying only 1 UFA year but then also pay him like a UFA on his RFA contract? Ridiculous.

The entire point of the RFA system is to gain cap efficiency (or atleast that's how most teams in the NHL treat it), either by extracting term from a player well into their prime UFA years or extract short term cap savings, when you do neither that's a failure.

When Tampa signs a player short term, they always extract significant cap savings (Kucherov, Pointe, Sergachev), when Oilers paid Draisaitl for what looked like an overpay, they bought significant UFA years. If you are not doing atleast one of these things with your RFA contracts you are not putting yourself in a position to win in the cap era.

 

[KingBogo]

I'd rather watch darts than follow this western final.

I thought the last couple games have been very entertaining. Love to see the Stars make the ultimate comeback.

 

[Channelcat]

I thought the last couple games have been very entertaining. Love to see the Stars make the ultimate comeback.

Agreed. I would absolutely love that

 

[Gabe Kupari]

I'll watch Dallas vs Florida

I won't watch Vegas vs Florida

Part of that is I don't care who wins if they Jets aren't involved but, I'll be honest here, I'll cheer for the central team over the Pacific one every time in the conference finals.

I like Heiskanen I like junior Joe, I like hintz.. Robertson. Wyatt Johnston.

All very likeable people

Vegas? I don't like most their players

 

[bustamente]

Can SN stop with the Mark Stone closeups, my dogs start howling when he comes on the screen.

 

[bustamente]

Well if the first few minutes is any indication this is going to be a wild one

 

[SensibleGuy]

Looking like it's PoMo vs F^#& Vegas for the Cup!

 

[bustamente]

Stars are in big trouble down 3 and the first isn't over yet

 

[CorgisPer60]

Vegas is going to make five Stars fans chuck their green slurpees on the ice.

 

[SensibleGuy]

Or we could just call it the Screw Winnipeg Cup

 

[Channelcat]

I hate to say it, but Jets might have looked the best against VGK, even with just the one win.

 

[Duke749]

Vegas never gets called for anything.

 

[bustamente]

Benn comes back the Stars lay an egg

 

[cbcwpg]

I guess I have to cheer for FLorida.

 

[ps241]

I hate to say it, but Jets might have looked the best against VGK, even with just the one win.

Run it back