Around the NHL - (Off-season edition)

[Kalv]

'We are going to build this the right way': How the Panthers rose to prominence on and off the ice

Through smart hockey moves and making Florida a destination for players, the Panthers have gone from laughingstock to a model franchise.

www.espn.com

So nice to read this. They worked and built everything up for years. I see some similarities in what Pat is doing as well – but also some differences, e.g. with attention to recoveries (from what we've heard about Cronin, it is not their focus, sadly). But the Cats had hard learnings there as well so we'll see. I think we have a lot of fundamentals in place

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Askarov sent down by Sharks.

They got their on Martone I guess.

Eklund/Celebrini/Martone
Musty/Smith/Chernysov

 

[Dryish]

Askarov sent down by Sharks.

He's injured, going back to the AHL for some rehabilitation and playing time.

 

[Rasp]

'We are going to build this the right way': How the Panthers rose to prominence on and off the ice

Through smart hockey moves and making Florida a destination for players, the Panthers have gone from laughingstock to a model franchise.

www.espn.com

Great article. Anyone wondering about what we are trying to do should read this

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Isles have waived Pierre Engvall, just one year into his seven year deal (3M AAV). It was a pretty bizarre contract at the time but it almost seems just as crazy to write it off already.

 

[AngelDuck]

Isles have waived Pierre Engvall, just one year into his seven year deal (3M AAV). It was a pretty bizarre contract at the time but it almost seems just as crazy to write it off already.

His numbers don’t look completely awful at first glance, I wonder if there’s some sort of behind the scenes locker room thing going on there

 

[WhatTheDuck]

His numbers don’t look completely awful at first glance, I wonder if there’s some sort of behind the scenes locker room thing going on there

He just ends up falling into a bit of a tweener category. Hasn't shown to be more than a lower end top 9 producer offensively and isn't the ideal 4th liner at 3M nor if you are looking for grit and physicality out of that checking line.

He's a bigger body and fast, able to PK and just decent all around but the lack of grit really holds him back from being any sort of standout. He's NHL caliber but was just such a bizarrely mediocre choice to give a nearly max commitment. One year later they've found a cheap free agent (Tsyplakov) who has played him out of a top 9 spot.

 

[Arthuros]

Maybe just an overall comment around the NHL, it is hilarious to read Reddit fanbases' optimistic opinions on their teams compared to HF fans.

On the Flyers' boards it's hilariously pessimistic on Drysdale, but on the other hand a Reddit post gets lots of enthusiasm about Drysdale being an "S-tier" addition to the blueline.

 

[cheesymc]

Isles have waived Pierre Engvall, just one year into his seven year deal (3M AAV). It was a pretty bizarre contract at the time but it almost seems just as crazy to write it off already.

Engvall has a similar profile to Leason. I wonder if Verbeek acquires him if they take McGinn's expiring contract if they are willing to include a decent pick or prospect. Seems like the big/fast complementary type of player Verbeek wants.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Engvall has a similar profile to Leason. I wonder if Verbeek acquires him if they take McGinn's expiring contract if they are willing to include a decent pick or prospect. Seems like the big/fast complementary type of player Verbeek wants.

If there was a fair bit less term on the contract maybe, but with six years remaining I just can't see PV going for it