I couldn't understand why he was upset about 'interference' in the one goal. I assumed he meant goaltender interference, but there was nothing shown on the replay that looked remotely like that. Maybe a play away from the puck?
There was a pick thrown before Kyrou got the puck. It wouldn't have been that big of a deal, but Wes McCauley called back the would be game winner in game 7 against Tampa for a basically identical play so Keefe wanted him to hear about it.
I've read comments about this being a no-brainer for the Blues to claim him given our current roster need, but I think it would be a bad move. It is possible (if not likely) that all of 47-90-91 are back on the active roster by mid-February. Having another big salary on the roster would almost certainly force Armstrong to accelerate a trade of one of 90 or 91 to stay cap compliant. Financial duress is not the way to maximize your return on a player.
And also the fact that he might just not be worth it. There are possibly bigger issues where a lot of teams don't want to take him, but the player himself might not be worth it either where teams just pass. I think teams put stock into what good executives think of their own players, so if someone like Yzerman waives you, others will think twice.
Was it confirmed that it was substanse abuse? The NHL player assistance program also covers Mental Health issues and other matters as well.
No, I should've phrased it like my previous post, with potential. I don't think we know what the actual issues were.
Beyond the off ice things surrounding him, it does appear that the Wings are trying to clear his salary to activate Fabbri according to the Detroit Free Press. Detroit Red Wings surprisingly place Jakub Vrana on waivers
It was really physical too. The Slovaks were mean around their net. Bedard is so far and away the best player in this tournament. He is going to change the fate of the team that drafts him.
Wings have cap space. It is to clear roster spot. But that aside, it is a bit shocking. He is talented player and if he has worked through his demons can be a real asset for someone. His salary next year will scare off many teams but he could be smart pickup I'd think for team like buffalo that has cap space and isn't trying to tank.
Hopefully whatever organization he ends up in, whether somewhere else or in Grand Rapids, it's an organization that really has the support structure in place to let him continue working through things off ice. A place like Buffalo may not be the place still to facilitate all that he might need, even if the on ice fit is a good one on paper.
Would've been a great time to have Tage as the #2 center behind Thomas, but his wingers would be a short list. I don't know if guys like Schenn or Saad really compliment Tage well, but just imagine a line of Thomas, Thompson, and Kyrou. MEGA-offense, hardly any defense.
Would hands down be the nastiest line in the league. Holy hell
