Confirmed with Link: [COL, CAR, CHI] Rantanen-Hall to CAR, Necas-Drury-25 2nd-26 4th to COL, Chi 25 3rd to Chi (Ret 50% on Mikko)

[expatriatedtexan]

What has happened tonight?

We won a game, convincingly, against a good team and everybody is arguing telling each other to f*** off or go f*** themselves.

This place is amazing.

I feel left out.

@Pokecheque Powder puff boy.

@lionsDen Catch me outside.

@Sea Eagles Stick your sunshine up your ass, mate.

 

[Foppa2118]

I honestly believe we basically were given a reprieve here and a chance to reorient the team. I do not believe Mikko could play a part in turning this around. If you do, I'm sorry. We will just never see eye to eye.

This isn't an accurate characterization of what I've said.

I said in the post you quoted that I understand why they traded him and thought they couldn't build a contending team around another $12M+ salary.

What I've clearly disagreed with is the general piling on Mikko after the trade, the commentary about him not being that important to the team, and that he should have turned down $10-20M more than what he could get on the market.

You haven't addressed any of that. You've just shit all over an all time great Avalanche, told me to f*** off, and then said you're thinking about this logically not emotionally.

 

[S E P H]

Rantanen is a good overall offensive player. He has an insane shot, good vision, and is a solid passer.

With that said, omfg he was a trash powerplay player. Yes, he got a ton of powerplay goals by standing there getting to play with Nuke, Makar, and MacKinnon. You gotta capitalise on those and he did, but damn when he tried to make plays, it was an automatic clearance. Forced too many plays big-time.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

You haven't addressed any of that. You've just shit all over an all time great Avalanche, told me to f*** off, and then said you're thinking about this logically not emotionally.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

This isn't an accurate characterization of what I've said.

I said in the post you quoted that I understand why they traded him and thought they couldn't build a contending team around another $12M+ salary.

What I've clearly disagreed with is the general piling on Mikko after the trade, the commentary about him not being that important to the team, and that he should have turned down $10-20M more than what he could get on the market.

You haven't addressed any of that. You've just shit all over an all time great Avalanche, told me to f*** off, and then said you're thinking about this logically.

Feel like I'm watching a slow speed collision just seconds before it happens.

We don't got to go down this way. I'll just say, I probably shouldn't have said F off, but then again if you are taking that seriously from me you have not been paying attention. I have actually asked my mom to pass the f***ing potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner. It's just a word... I didn't realize how truly utilitarian a word it was until I got into basic training... but from that point on "f***" (or a derivative) has been every 4th or 5th word out of my mouth. I don't mean anything by it. I'm just a sailor.

f***er: [fuh-kr] (noun): The Navy issued gender neutral pronoun since 1776.

 

[S E P H]

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I bet that chair has seen a lot of porn.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

I bet that chair has seen a lot of porn.

I don't think chairs can watch porn

 

[Foppa2118]

Feel like I'm watching a slow speed collision just seconds before it happens.

We don't got to go down this way. I'll just say, I probably shouldn't have said F off, but then again if you are taking that seriously from me you have not been paying attention. I have actually asked my mom to pass the f***ing potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner. It's just a word... I didn't realize how truly utilitarian a word it was until I got into basic training... but from that point on "f***" (or a derivative) has been every 4th or 5th word out of my mouth. I don't mean anything by it. I'm just a sailor.

f***er: [fuh-kr] (noun): The Navy issued gender neutral pronoun since 1776.

It's all good. I try to be nice to everyone in disagreement, but when I feel that kindness gets taken for weakness, I'm inclined to tell them to f*** off right back. I just didn't want to go down that road with you.

I was just trying to have a logical conversation about the reasons people are so upset with such a long time player for our team, and felt like what I've said was being mischaracterized on top of that.

I said I understood why they traded him, not that I believe they should have kept him to turn things around.

I said Mikko was my 6th or 7th favorite player on the Avs, so I don't think I've displayed some kind of bias or love for him.

I get you're really upset at Mikko's asking price. I don't see the merits for being that upset, but I respect your opinion. We can move on though. Cheers.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

It's all good. I try to be nice to everyone in disagreement, but when I feel that kindness gets taken for weakness, I'm inclined to tell them to f*** off right back. I just didn't want to go down that road with you.

I was just trying to have a logical conversation about the reasons people are so upset with such a long time player for our team, and felt like what I've said was being mischaracterized on top of that.

I said I understood why they traded him, not that I believe they should have kept him to turn things around.

I said Mikko was my 6th or 7th favorite player on the Avs, so I don't think I've displayed some kind of bias or love for him.

I get you're really upset at Mikko's asking price. I don't see the merits for being that upset, but I respect your opinion. We can move on though. Cheers.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

You can feel free to ignore this post. Or not.

Completely up to you.

 

[MacKaRtin]

What has happened tonight?

We won a game, convincingly, against a good team and everybody is arguing telling each other to f*** off or go f*** themselves.

A couple of angry hombres here the last week for sure. Atypically so. ET trying to bury Mikko alive and fighting anyone who disagrees, and CAS going scorched earth over the past weekend. Hope that everyone is doing okay outside of HFAvs.

 

[Sea Eagles]

A couple of angry hombres here the last week for sure. Atypically so. ET trying to bury Mikko alive and fighting anyone who disagrees, and CAS going scorched earth over the past weekend. Hope that everyone is doing okay outside of HFAvs.

Everyone is just passionate about our results is all.

 

[Avs_19]

Love Mikko but I can’t lie, I enjoy seeing these and will post them.

Unless it flips in the other direction. Then I won’t post them.

 

[Balthazar]

Now watch Necas asking for Rantanen money for his next contract when he becomes eligible on July 1st.

 

[Chiarelli]

Now watch Necas asking for Rantanen money for his next contract when he becomes eligible on July 1st.

He just may…
Two years vs one left on the contract tho.
He will go the way of Rantanen too if he decides he’s worth that much.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Now watch Necas asking for Rantanen money for his next contract when he becomes eligible on July 1st.

I've said it before but I'd be comfortable up to 12M AAV for him. Cap will have gone up by then so I suspect we'll have to pay more than 10 per

He's just 26, no major injuries, hungry for a cup, fantastic fit, etc etc

 

[RoyIsALegend]

$11m x 8y for $88m matching his jersey number.

He can even add the dollar sign in front of the number on his jersey for all I care.

 

[Balthazar]

If I'm Necas I'm not signing next summer...I'm waiting to play a full season with Mack, he's still under contract next year anyway. Then he'll hold all the cards: pending UFA + 2 consecutive seasons with elite stats.

Of course if I'm the Avs I'm trying everything I can to sign him ASAP.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

If I'm Necas I'm not signing next summer...I'm waiting to play a full season with Mack, he's still under contract next year anyway. Then he'll hold all the cards: pending UFA + 2 consecutive seasons with elite stats.

Of course if I'm the Avs I'm trying everything I can to sign him ASAP.

Just like Mikko did......

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Just like Mikko did......

 

[CobraAcesS]

Love this f***ing thread!






Only people I feel sorry for are Canes fans.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]