Brent Seabrook announces [LTIR] retirement

[Peasy]

Will the NHL ever do anything about LTIRetire?

 

[Scandale du Jour]

oh f***. all those guys are still on Arizonas payroll? Why are they LTIR heaven?

Stupid question, but do they pay less taxes because their income comes from Arizona (well, from insurance, but still).

 

[clydesdale line]

Hang that man's number in the rafters. Such a f***ing warrior for us. Happy trails legend.

 

[nhlfan9191]

A lot of people will remember him for how bad he was during his final years, but this guy was a legit defenseman who played a big part in multiple championships. Hope things work out well for him.

 

[BKarchitect]

A lot of people will remember him for how bad he was during his final years, but this guy was a legit defenseman who played a big part in multiple championships. Hope things work out well for him.

Exactly...I know he became something of a joke around here as he aged and had a big contract but the guy would’ve been a legit #1 defender on many if not most teams in his prime. He just happened to line up along a Hall of Famer.

 

[57special]

It was inevitable, but Im still sad.

I hope he recovers from injuries enough to enjoy life after hockey pain-free.

A large amount of long term NHL'er live their post hockey lives in pain. It's part of the price they pay. I know ex minor leaguers that are getting joints replaced while still in their 30's.

I always thought that Seabrook was a really, really important part of the hawks when he was younger. Keith got the pub, but Hjalmarsson and Seabrook were great for them.

 

[Ezpz]

Is this the fourth instance of cap circumvention by the Hawks? They honestly should have to forfeit a 1st at this point. The Devils got hit way harder just for the Kovalchuk contract. The Hawks blatantly abused the cap rules to build their mini-dynasty.

 

[KingsFan7824]

oh f***. all those guys are still on Arizonas payroll? Why are they LTIR heaven?

Only Hossa, and he's done after this year.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

He’s going to light it up in Arizona with Hossa.

Aren't Pronger and Datsyuk still playing there too?

 

[Royale With Cheese]

oh f***. all those guys are still on Arizonas payroll? Why are they LTIR heaven?

They take on dead contracts for draft picks. Then they forfeit the draft picks for committing shenanigans. It's a thug life for sure.

 

[BergyTime37]

Fantastic player in his prime, absolutely vital to the cup teams. It’s always a bummer to see good players go out not on their own terms, but forced out due to injury.

 

[cliffclaven]

Duncan Keith.

Andrew Shaw and Brandon Saad were both there for 2013 and 2015.

Nick Leddy was on the 13 team also.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Is this the fourth instance of cap circumvention by the Hawks? They honestly should have to forfeit a 1st at this point. The Devils got hit way harder just for the Kovalchuk contract. The Hawks blatantly abused the cap rules to build their mini-dynasty.

The Hawks used the pre-2013 contract rules to their advantage. Not the only team to do so. It just worked out better for them then most. The other stuff came later when they were done winning.

What the Devils did, or Lou specifically, was pushed the envelope. He thought he was more clever than the league, and just had to poke it. If he had just done 13 years like everyone else, nothing happens to NJ. But no, Lou had to be Lou. Blame him.

NJ also ultimately got the 1st back anyway. It was the last pick in the 1st, but, then don't outwardly break the spirit of the rule.

 

[Three On Zero]

Great career for a great hockey player, wish him all the best in life after hockey.

 

[LavalPhantom]

Is this the fourth instance of cap circumvention by the Hawks? They honestly should have to forfeit a 1st at this point. The Devils got hit way harder just for the Kovalchuk contract. The Hawks blatantly abused the cap rules to build their mini-dynasty.

You’re circumventing intelligence.

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

LTIRetirement was inevitable for him after double hip surgery.

He had 3 out of his 4 major joints blown out at the same time. Makes sense why he fell off a cliff nearly overnight after signing that huge contract after the 2015 cup. Up until the last couple seasons, he just grinded it out. For the way he played and the minutes he logged, he missed only 19 games, NINETEEN, from 2006-2019

 

[JaegerDice]

Is this the fourth instance of cap circumvention by the Hawks? They honestly should have to forfeit a 1st at this point. The Devils got hit way harder just for the Kovalchuk contract. The Hawks blatantly abused the cap rules to build their mini-dynasty.

They haven't circumvented any rules. Every contract was approved by the NHL, as was every placement on LTIR. Why would the NHL punish the team for actions the league itself signed off on?

 

[Mighty Makar]

Solid player in his prime.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Is this the fourth instance of cap circumvention by the Hawks? They honestly should have to forfeit a 1st at this point. The Devils got hit way harder just for the Kovalchuk contract. The Hawks blatantly abused the cap rules to build their mini-dynasty.

Great take

 

[Mrfenn92]

Good player. Great Blackhawk. Jersey will in the rafters soon enough.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Not suuurrrre if

CHI is getting better at this though

Is there at least a cap recapture penalty for CHI?

 

[COHawk]

Is this the fourth instance of cap circumvention by the Hawks? They honestly should have to forfeit a 1st at this point. The Devils got hit way harder just for the Kovalchuk contract. The Hawks blatantly abused the cap rules to build their mini-dynasty.

How does Seabrook not playing through the end of his contract in 2021-2024 help the Hawks win Cups in 2010, 2013, and 2015....?

 

[Ciao]

Is this the fourth instance of cap circumvention by the Hawks? They honestly should have to forfeit a 1st at this point. The Devils got hit way harder just for the Kovalchuk contract. The Hawks blatantly abused the cap rules to build their mini-dynasty.

No.

Hockey is a violent sport.

Long-term contracts can exceed a player's physical ability to play.

Thats all.

 

[Randy Randerson]

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[Ciao]

Solid player in his prime.

I thought he was great at the World Juniors too,