Around the NHL - Part XLIII

[Synergy27]

14 million and assets??? Canes screwed up

Why has Necas been on the block for years now? The kid is a great player. Such an excellent skater. Exactly the type of player who succeeds in the modern NHL.

I don’t understand what the Canes, a typically smart organization, were thinking here.

 

[NYR Viper]

Why has Necas been on the block for years now? The kid is a great player. Such an excellent skater. Exactly the type of player who succeeds in the modern NHL.

I don’t understand what the Canes, a typically smart organization, were thinking here.

He didn’t buy in to their full effort all the time style of play and wanted a big contract on his next deal. Defensively, he’s not great either and much of that is related to his effort level. That’s not to say he isn’t a good player, just not what Carolina wanted to invest long term in

 

[effen]

He didn’t buy in to their full effort all the time style of play and wanted a big contract on his next deal. Defensively, he’s not great either and much of that is related to his effort level. That’s not to say he isn’t a good player, just not what Carolina wanted to invest long term in

It's entirely the contract. They are really cheap and he told them years ago he wanted a market contract and they don't like that. That's it.

 

[RangersFan]

Chytil had a good game again. Sportsnet showed a graphic that was disturbing but not at all surprising. Chytil in 8 seasons here only had 4 games of 20+ minutes. He already has 2 in 4 games there.

 

[ReddestRum]

Chytil had a good game again. Sportsnet showed a graphic that was disturbing but not at all surprising. Chytil in 8 seasons here only had 4 games of 20+ minutes. He already has 2 in 4 games there.

Seeing Fil being successful on the PP makes me very happy.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

 

[cwede]

despite all the inconsistent play to date, NYR smack dab right there in contention for playoff spot,
just 1-1/2 GB
but in a deep group of 5-8 teams

 

[SnowblindNYR]

despite all the inconsistent play to date, NYR smack dab right there in contention for playoff spot,
just 1-1/2 GB
but in a deep group of 5-8 teams
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The problem is while I think the roster even with all its warts is better than probably all of those team the give a f*** factor is probably worse than all of those teams.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Is it owrth rooting against the Lightning or are they comfortably in?

 

[cwede]

Is it owrth rooting against the Lightning or are they comfortably in?

TBL now "plus 11"
in my mind they're firmly in the Atlantic 3rd/Eastern 6th spot
until they lose a lot. or Bos/Ott/Det/Habs catch/pass them
and each of those has had multiple poor streaks right after spurting close to Bolts

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

despite all the inconsistent play to date, NYR smack dab right there in contention for playoff spot,
just 1-1/2 GB
but in a deep group of 5-8 teams
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If they can finish this month on a good note and have a March like their January, they should be a WC lock.