NHL Around the NHL - Offseason moves and rumblings II - Habs trade Max67 to Vegas

[Bruinaura]

Anybody else feel like we're in an alternate universe today?

 

[Rumpy]

Anybody else feel like we're in an alternate universe today?

WHOA first thing I hope is nothing going on personally ....

 

[Chief Nine]

Anybody else feel like we're in an alternate universe today?

Now that's a shocker!

 

[LouJersey]

Anybody else feel like we're in an alternate universe today?

Wow, hope all is ok

 

[ODAAT]

That Yzerman thing is odd, hope all is ok with he and his family and this was/is more about some work/life balance

 

[08SeaBass08]

Anybody else feel like we're in an alternate universe today?

EVERYTHING is haywire today.

 

[mikelvl]

That Yzerman thing is odd, hope all is ok with he and his family and this was/is more about some work/life balance

Mind blown. Bergevin and Chia outlasted Yzerman??

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[GarbageGoal]

While everyone immediately assumes he's going to the Wings, I doubt TB would make it that simple. This seems like it has some personal stuff attached.

 

[Bruinaura]

Yeah, that sounds more like something personal. Family? Health? Who knows. Hope for the best.

 

[BruinDust]

Yzerman has been involved in professional hockey since he was 18 years old, 35 years now. Went from being a player directly into the Wings front office.

Maybe he just needs a break from the everyday grind.

 

[ODAAT]

Yzerman has been involved in professional hockey since he was 18 years old, 35 years now. Went from being a player directly into the Wings front office.

Maybe he just needs a break from the everyday grind.

Slacker

 

[BruinDust]

Slacker

You'd think in 35 years the guy would of developed some sort of work ethic.

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Troublesome 85]

on the way to work Mandalay Bay had this giganti graphic welcoming Max Pacioretty to LV.

 

[sarge88]

on the way to work Mandalay Bay had this giganti graphic welcoming Max Pacioretty to LV.

Suckers!

 

[Bruinaura]

Wow. You just never know.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

While everyone immediately assumes he's going to the Wings, I doubt TB would make it that simple. This seems like it has some personal stuff attached.

He only has one more year on his TB deal. I was listening to a Lightning podcast and the general feeling is that Yzerman was likely approached by the owner to extend his deal and when he was unwilling to commit, it set the ball rolling.

Brisebois is in demand as a GM, so if Yzerman wants to go back to DET, this is probably the best time. JB gets promoted to GM, Yzerman stays on for a year to help, and the transition is seamless before he goes back to the Wings.

His family has always stayed in Michigan even after he left DET, so a move back “home” would allow him to work for a franchise he loves and be close to his wife and daughters.

Win-win.

 

[Pia8988]

Islanders goalie Robin Lehner opens up about his addiction...

 

[Tampbear]

He only has one more year on his TB deal. I was listening to a Lightning podcast and the general feeling is that Yzerman was likely approached by the owner to extend his deal and when he was unwilling to commit, it set the ball rolling.

Brisebois is in demand as a GM, so if Yzerman wants to go back to DET, this is probably the best time. JB gets promoted to GM, Yzerman stays on for a year to help, and the transition is seamless before he goes back to the Wings.

His family has always stayed in Michigan even after he left DET, so a move back “home” would allow him to work for a franchise he loves and be close to his wife and daughters.

Win-win.

I don't feel like finding the article right now but he was saying he wanted to be closer to his family, he said waking up and flying to Detroit at 6 am on a frequent basis was really taking a toll on him and he didn't want to do it anymore, he is going to be living in Detroit this season. I imagine he is going to get a job with the Wings once his contract with the Lightning is up.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[Bruinaura]

You mean he's not coming back to Boston???

 

[Orr2Neely8]

You mean he's not coming back to Boston???

They must be jettisoning Spezza after this year

 

[sooshii]

Wow. You just never know.

FYI For anyone interested in this article, it’s not behind the paywall.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

They must be jettisoning Spezza after this year

He’s UFA after the season. 7.5M freed up. More than enough for the Seguin extension as he’ll get a raise of about 4-5M.