Around the NHL - Part XLIII

[nyr2k2]

Swayman signed.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842912881873981875

 

[Harbour Dog]

Swayman signed.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842912881873981875

Awesome, hopefully this brings Igor down to a more comfortable ask for the team.

 

[LOFIN]

Awesome, hopefully this brings Igor down to a more comfortable ask for the team.

It doesn't, it will just strengthen his resolve because the Bruins caved in here.

 

[Harbour Dog]

It doesn't, it will just strengthen his resolve because the Bruins caved in here.

Weren't the Bruins always looking for something like 8x8? I've been a bit out of the loop this summer, so could be wrong.

 

[ReddestRum]

If we want to keep Shesty, we should pay him. Screw it. I see no reason that goalies should be short-changed when forwards and D-men are making bank (Trouba at 8 mil with 22 points and a -4 last year, LOL). Especially when Shesty is the backbone of our defense and not any of our D-men.

 

[Boris Zubov]

If we want to keep Shesty, we should pay him. Screw it. I see no reason that goalies should be short-changed when forwards and D-men are making bank (Trouba at 8 mil with 22 points and a -4 last year, LOL). Especially when Shesty is the backbone of our defense and not any of our D-men.

There's a difference between paying him & overpaying him. Why set the goalie market 2.5M higher than it currently is. Hellebucyk took less than 10 to stay in f***ing Winnipeg of all places.

My mindset would be to let Igor test the market. No contenders can afford him at what he wants, so if he doesn't care about winning, enjoy playing in Columbus for $13M while you're surrounded by an AHL squad. I bet he comes running back here when he sees the reality of it.

 

[Ruggs225]

If we want to keep Shesty, we should pay him. Screw it. I see no reason that goalies should be short-changed when forwards and D-men are making bank (Trouba at 8 mil with 22 points and a -4 last year, LOL). Especially when Shesty is the backbone of our defense and not any of our D-men.

And thsts the problem.

We dont have the cap to invest in a back bone. We need better dmen. Need a true shutdown center.

Cant afford that when u overpay for a goalie.

Like it or not, goalies are not where u should invest a ton of money

 

[NYR94]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842990651341947354

 

[n8]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842994394414338139

We've got a rare UFA signed and traded before the season starts scenario.

 

[Synergy27]

Swayman signed.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842912881873981875

I said this on the main board, but give me Swayman on that contract over Igor at whatever the f*** we are going to pay him 8 days a week.

 

[ncmike]

It doesn't, it will just strengthen his resolve because the Bruins caved in here.

Than let him go. Can’t tie that much in a goalie.

 

[Tob]

Hahahaha more like Lou Lamebrainrello right? Sorokin and engvall both lemons

 

[Ben Grimm]

Canucks swing eye-opening trade with Avalanche before season opener

A trade between the Vancouver Canucks and the Colorado Avalanche has changed the landscape of the NHL right before the season opens.

clutchpoints.com

"The Avalanche sent defenseman Erik Brannstrom to the Vancouver Canucks for Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round pick".

 

[eco's bones]

Canucks then waived Brannstrom. Isles have waived Engvall. Detroit waived Justin Holl. Blue Jackets are probably going to get cap compliant with a waiver pick up or two.

 

[Ben Grimm]

Jakob Pelletier was waived.​

 

[NYR Viper]

Jakob Pelletier was waived.​

What's the deal with him Ben? Smaller guy, not many gameslast year. Was he just benched?

 

[Ben Grimm]

What's the deal with him Ben? Smaller guy, not many games last year. Was he just benched?

I don't know.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Jakob Pelletier was waived.​

 

[gabevh3]

What's the deal with him Ben? Smaller guy, not many gameslast year. Was he just benched?

Stats look decent and he's 23.

 

[RempireStateBuilding]

What's the deal with him Ben? Smaller guy, not many gameslast year. Was he just benched?

From a cursory perusing of Calgary's thread on him, it looks like he hasn't been able to solidify himself as an NHL talent. Whatever he showed at lower levels hasn't translated to the NHL. Was compared to Marchand/Gallagher apparently in terms of being an uber pest with a high motor. Two shoulder injuries that have contributed to a lack of development. Was lacking in his defensive game as well.