I do think the Sun and low Taxes are very well seen from a player's POV. I do think with time, the sun belt especially Florida's case might be a favourable position for both Tampa and Florida.Tampa makes the changes it sees as necessary and moves on
Tough minded management which is a plus but how it managed Stamkos was disappointing ..,beginning to see a trend that LV started of worrying less about player relationships and more about money and term ( also see Rangers and Trouba and Goodrow)
Will be interesting to see in the long run how this approach plays out
It's a message board it's never going to happen. Also miserable may mean something different to you than to someone else.Absolutely. Looking forward to that day.
I think also people have different definitions of "good". Personally I see them as "good" but it just seems a Cup gets further away every year, but hopefully I am wrong.We are all equally excited for this process to be done so we don’t have to listen to you be miserable and complain how every FA that someone in here suggests, sucks according to you.
Just my humble opinion, but he might be the softest player in the league. I’ve never liked him, so I’d rather Donny passes.
I also like Lomberg, but they just traded a similar player, 6 years younger, faster, bigger, and a solid forechecker, and will probably be cheaper. I am just pointing this out, please do not take this as a insult, many on this site get offended when you don't agree.I like Lomberg, dont think there is a fit unless he flips with Beecher or Brazzeau as the extra forward. Just think he'd make a fan favorite. Kastellic and Lomberg would be a problem line for opponents.
How about Zadorov, Carlo and Letourneau out together...lol.A 250 lbs 6"6" Zadorov would be awesome. Stephenson and Stamkos.
I agree entirely about him being soft and I love tough players, but you do need talent too.
The guy can score goals. Perfect world for me is a team full of Lucic's, Tkachuk's and Messier's -- but that's impossible.
I'm not saying make Skinner a priority or anything, but if they get their 1C and they find another d-man or winger after that and Skinner is unsigned and is willing to come her cheap and short for a chance to win -- you can do a lot worse than a guy who can skate like that and will likely score 20, without even needing to play PP.
I'm not sure I see Lauko as a comparable player. Lomberg gets under people's skin when he is on the ice. Players and fans alike. Lauko never brought that, IMO.I also like Lomberg, but they just traded a similar player, 6 years younger, faster, bigger, and a solid forechecker, and will probably be cheaper. I am just pointing this out, please do not take this as a insult, many on this site get offended when you don't agree.
Keeping expectations low so I am happy no matter what!! hahaDon't f*** with me, Drift!
How about Zadorov, Carlo and Letourneau out together...lol.
I agree scares the hell out of me.Someone is going to give Lindholm an awful deal. Hope it's not us.
Tampa makes the changes it sees as necessary and moves on
Tough minded management which is a plus but how it managed Stamkos was disappointing ..,beginning to see a trend that LV started of worrying less about player relationships and more about money and term ( also see Rangers and Trouba and Goodrow)
Will be interesting to see in the long run how this approach plays out
Certainties in life:
The Vegas Endless Cap
Didn't see much Van but Zadorov impressed me when I did.Buyer beware. He’s a bottom four pairing guy who can temporarily do second pairing minutes for short amounts of time. He is not worth more than five million ever. And I was there for multiple playoff games where he scored.
Isn’t it always like that?The issue with free agency is there are so few "good" contracts. Ullmark was one.
Zadorov is a tempting thought but will be paid for a role he isn't going to succeed in. He lost Calgary a game against us in OT when Calgary thoroughly dominated the entire game only to try to a Phaneuf hit on Debrusk. Bruins scored an easy game winning goal as a result.
The size and toughness is welcome however as Forbort never brought that aspect in hindsight.
Libdholm sounds good on paper but many say there are concerns.
Sweeney is in a tough situation today. If everything lines up well then the Bruins are back on track. If he blunders then the next half decade may be painful.
Uh…$9M?So what's the Cap hit?