I disagree. I'd much rather they have a solid record the rest of the way, win more games than they lose. Even if it means they miss out. Learning to win. What it takes.
They should have learned how to win last year when they played very good in the last third of the season. This team has had plenty of March and April games where they had wins, but it didn't build a winning culture at all
That's more than fair, I'm sure many/most fans would like to see that. I don't think it's an accurate representation of things though.
Given that we will inevitably have a new coach next year, I see very little value to a strong finish aside from mercy to those of us still going to and watching games...
Oh I know lol but Greig is not ready yet.. no point to call him up to play 4th line minutes. Also, Gambrell is not a better option.. the whole 4th line is garbage and there is no better options..
Well, looks like one of these workers is on the way, and happy to see Greig on his way up.
How accurate is that really Mick??
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BUT, it does not FILL BUILDINGS! I suppose it does increase tickets sales a bit; however, icing a better roster instead of AHL level and near-retirement vet players would be much better and have a higher probability of making the playoffs each year.
I am not certain that Sokolov will become an NHL level player due to his slowness.
Greig has excited me because of his hustle, physicality, speed and tenacity. I hope his body is ready to play at the NHL level.
it does , in the immediate. By Late March, early April. We are out of winter, but the weather is not yet warm enough for summer activities. The Credit card debts from Christmas have been partially paid, so we have a few dollars to spend. A nice 11-5-4 run, with 11 of those games at the CTC, means an extra few thousand. Them media kicks in, spins everything and a few more season tickets get sold for next year. and a few Christmas stocking stuffers, etc.
A few posts ago, I cannot remember on which thread. I wrote a summary on D men drafted in the top 10, the years 2015-2020.
How accurate is that really Mick??
A free agent is there for
1) Money.. He generally wants a richer contract than his old team is offering. We have debated it on here at length. Connor Brown, Nick Paul and others. You can go through the whole league and see the same
2) Getting out of town...Read; Johnny Gaudreau
3) Getting out of town and to a "cozy/hot" place...read; Mathew Tkachuk, Pannarin and another 2-3 hundred players the last 30 years.
and the importance is in that order. This fable that a player is looking for a quality young team to grow with and win a cup...NO.. a Fable.
a team wining or not winning has zero meaning. You cannot name a single case of a players, of reasonable age and skill, who opted for a team that was on the way up, but offered a lesser contract. Or a team ascending, but is an uncomfortable living environment over his other options that has won out.
Johnny Hockey accepted a lesser contract to get out of Calgary. Calgary had to blow its brains out on Huberdeau. And Brady's brother did them so hard and deep, they are pregnant. Kadri is there because had he stayed unsigned another little while, he would have happily paid them to sign!!!
The SENS gave Giroux 7, 7 and 5.5. For a 34-37 year old. 19.5 million
they had him at 3 years and 13 million back in 2021. When he was a year younger!!! The Sens probably paid 6-7 million more. f*** yea he signed here. He was effectively given another year's worth of salary. It had nothing to do with "a growing team", nor the bullshit about coming home.Predicting Claude Giroux’s Next Contract
As Claude Giroux gears up for the 14th season of his NHL career, and tenth as captain of the Philadelphia Flyers, he could be walking into an uncertain future. Giroux signed his current contract in…
Big guy just need patience before making a decision. He wont hit his peak for another 3+ years probably . He has some great raw ability.
Similarly, his cited example of Gaudreau did have numerous similar offers and specifically said he chose Clb for family reasons and liking the young core.
Your whole post seems based on assumptions pulled out of thin air.How accurate is that really Mick??
A free agent is there for
1) Money.. He generally wants a richer contract than his old team is offering. We have debated it on here at length. Connor Brown, Nick Paul and others. You can go through the whole league and see the same
2) Getting out of town...Read; Johnny Gaudreau
3) Getting out of town and to a "cozy/hot" place...read; Mathew Tkachuk, Pannarin and another 2-3 hundred players the last 30 years.
and the importance is in that order. This fable that a player is looking for a quality young team to grow with and win a cup...NO.. a Fable.
a team wining or not winning has zero meaning. You cannot name a single case of a players, of reasonable age and skill, who opted for a team that was on the way up, but offered a lesser contract. Or a team ascending, but is an uncomfortable living environment over his other options that has won out.
Johnny Hockey accepted a lesser contract to get out of Calgary. Calgary had to blow its brains out on Huberdeau. And Brady's brother did them so hard and deep, they are pregnant. Kadri is there because had he stayed unsigned another little while, he would have happily paid them to sign!!!
The SENS gave Giroux 7, 7 and 5.5. For a 34-37 year old. 19.5 million
they had him at 3 years and 13 million back in 2021. When he was a year younger!!! The Sens probably paid 6-7 million more. f*** yea he signed here. He was effectively given another year's worth of salary. It had nothing to do with "a growing team", nor the bullshit about coming home.Predicting Claude Giroux’s Next Contract
As Claude Giroux gears up for the 14th season of his NHL career, and tenth as captain of the Philadelphia Flyers, he could be walking into an uncertain future. Giroux signed his current contract in…
Johnny Hockey is from Phili... Columbus is close, not that close. If Mrs. Gaudreau wants to see her family, or his family want to see him. It is on an airplane.
