HockeyVirus
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Blue Jackets new GM, Don Waddell, on possibly trading Elvis Merzļikins: “Let’s be honest, nobody is going to trade for that contract.”
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timekeep
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MCR74
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Can't fault the guy for his honesty.
At least Elvis knows he's not a backup, right?
At least Elvis knows he's not a backup, right?
Bouboumaster
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Well, I guess Elvis knows now where he stands in the org lol
MCR74
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Crede777
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Replace "org" with "league."
Elvis was above .900 hockey for about 3/4 of last year. I really don't believe that he couldn't be moved with retention. I think Waddell's statement is just about interest in Elvis' full contract, and I'd presume it's because Waddell refuses to do retention.
robbieberns
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To be fair, didn’t he make it a point to mention one of their number one priorities is getting Elvis in the right physical and mental state to perform at levels he’s capable of performing at consistently? Don is always a realist though and prefers to never bullshit unless it’s in his team’s best interest.
Spring in Fialta
A malign star kept him
Damn, I don't care how true it is, that's insulting. Classless.
JS19
Legends Never Die
That's a tough thing to say about someone who witnessed his best friend killed in a firework incident (who took the fireworks to the chest to protect Merzlikins' wife).
I would've thought the organization would get him some help in the form of sports psychiatry, unless that's already done?
I would've thought the organization would get him some help in the form of sports psychiatry, unless that's already done?
SI90
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Let’s be honest, some things you should keep to yourself lol. Even if it’s obvious you never want to weaken your position.
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You're not supposed to say some things even if they're true.
hotcabbagesoup
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Should not have been said.
Look at how hard Luongo took it when people talked about his albatross contract. He could never really relax after signing, would always get frustrated when he ran into a little bit of trouble because he knew he could not live up to it. Fortunately the man has a great sense of humor and can laugh at himself about it. Don't know if Elvis has that mental fortitude.
Look at how hard Luongo took it when people talked about his albatross contract. He could never really relax after signing, would always get frustrated when he ran into a little bit of trouble because he knew he could not live up to it. Fortunately the man has a great sense of humor and can laugh at himself about it. Don't know if Elvis has that mental fortitude.
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
I guess Elvis will not be leaving the building. Also, lol at all the hand wringing over the comment.
Viqsi
"that chick from Ohio"
Yes, but acknowledging that might get in the way of another opportunity to point and laugh at the Jackets.
Is Luongo off the books for Vancouver? If not how many more decades are left?
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Everyone complains that hockey people speak in cliches. Then everyone complains when they're candid. I have no issues with Waddell acknowledging reality of the situation - everyone is aware that the contract is under water.
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Jovavic
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Waddell missed a great opportunity to gain some major HF cred if he said "Let's be reality..." instead
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Someone said publicly that you are not worth that money
