Speculation: Hurricanes to sign Skyler Brind’Amour

[cptjeff]

He's an AHL grinder who might get a one game callup to be an NHL grinder for a night for a PR and family moment. If he gets an NHL contract at all and not just an AHL only one.

But c'mon, he's spending the year in Chicago.

 

[crowi]

I hate nepotism. Ruins opportunities of others to cater to special few (on paper).

 

[nturn06]

So because a team that is lacking AHL center depth or bottom 5 depth in crazy injury conditions says that we’ll give you a 2 way deal if you get out of your AHL deal is fishy just because of his last name?

I never thought I would read that a team is lacking AHL centre depth.

And yes, the way you put the question makes it sound even fishier....

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

I never thought I would read that a team is lacking AHL centre depth.

And yes, the way you put the question makes it sound even fishier....

Our centers in the pipeline, Suzuki and Robidas. Thats it. If Jost passes through waivers that is potentially another. If FUS doesn’t make the Canes roster then he could play center (or wing). 2 two for sure centers and 2 possibles. Nothing wrong with adding a for sure 3rd one

But hey at least you can make up a story line

 

[nturn06]

Our centers in the pipeline, Suzuki and Robidas. Thats it. If Jost passes through waivers that is potentially another.

But hey at least you can make up a story line

No matter how you look at it, the Cannes did not have to waste a roster spot on him. What is he, #10 C on their depth chart?

And I would be shocked if they could not find someone better to address their AHL centre depth, you can probably line up 10 players better than him, who are willing to sign AHL deals. So why pick him?

 

[Nogatco Rd]

And Chelios' kid wrecked Datsyuk's ankle at a practice during the '09 playoffs. It's never a big deal until it becomes one...

and if Laviolette III goons on Panarin or Skybrizzy kneecaps Aho then we’ll officially have a trend

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

No matter how you look at it, the Cannes did not have to waste a roster spot on him. What is he, #10 C on their depth chart?

And I would be shocked if they could not find someone better to address their AHL centre depth, you can probably line up 10 players better than him, who are willing to sign AHL deals. So why pick him?

true centers

Aho
Kk
Staal
Drury
Suzuki
Jost
Robidas
Brindy’Amour

He would be 10th if Jarvis and FUS are considered for center. Again, its really weird the hand wringing about a guy so far down on the list.

 

[Breakers]

1 way contract

Ain’t no franking way.

 

[Cacciaguida]

how good is he at defense?

 

[Leafshater67]

Questionable signing for sure but even AHL teams need a 4C or extra forwards I guess..

A 25 year old who was 21st on his AHL team in scoring last year… clearly not a nepotism signing

 

[Bizz]

Clownshow franchise does a clownshow move.

More at 11.

 

[Seatoo]

Yay for more NHL Nepo babies!

 

[nturn06]

Questionable signing for sure but even AHL teams need a 4C or extra forwards I guess..

Most teams sign those players to AHL deals, otherwise they would have big trouble with the 50 contracts limits...

No team would waste a contract on an extra AHL forward.

 

[bleedgreen]

Clownshow franchise does a clownshow move.

More at 11.

Aw…..someone’s feeling salty.

AHL player gets signed to be an AHL player. It’s not really news at any time of the day.

 

[Leafshater67]

Most teams sign those players to AHL deals, otherwise they would have big trouble with the 50 contracts limits...

No team would waste a contract on an extra AHL forward.

Ok yes I am just now realizing it’s not just an AHL contract. Makes sense. That is really bizarre. He’s lucky to not be playing in the coast

 

[CanadienShark]

Uhmmm isn't he not a good player? Seems like blatant nepotism.

 

[FrozenKing18]

Rod if you want to get your son some money just give him some of your own bro

Skyler: Dad, can I borrow some money?

Rod: Sure, let me call Eric.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Why hockey? All the Skylers I knew were strippers

 

[Chrispy]

Most teams sign those players to AHL deals, otherwise they would have big trouble with the 50 contracts limits...

No team would waste a contract on an extra AHL forward.

CapWages shows Carolina at 42 contracts with 8 PTOs coming in for camp. They won't sign all of them; some are there for depth for camp and preseason games.

Carolina certainly isn't having an issue with the 50 contract limit this season. At 25 and coming off an AHL deal, if they sign SBA (that looks odd, I admit) to a 2-way deal it will be for this season and he'll play in Chicago unless they give him a photo op night with his dad similar to how they gave Jared Staal a photo op night many years ago to play with Eric and Jordan.

The only UFA C I see out there who might be worth considering is Tierney, and if he were willing to take a 2-way contract he'd be signed by now.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Clownshow franchise does a clownshow move.

More at 11.

Speaking of clowns

Slavin is worth a 4th at most.

let's face it, Slavin doesn't even sniff the top 4 on a playoff team with average Defensive depth.

Jaccob Slavin.

oh wait no he still sucks.

 

[Wolfpuck]

This sure is a lot of posts for a depth AHL signing.

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

extremely off-topic question -- anyone know what the details are about how this guy was born in Raleigh in summer 1999? Brind'Amour was still playing for the Flyers at that point, he wouldn't be traded to Carolina until January of 2000. Did Rod already know at that point that he was headed out the door to the Canes?

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

extremely off-topic question -- anyone know what the details are about how this guy was born in Raleigh in summer 1999? Brind'Amour was still playing for the Flyers at that point, he wouldn't be traded to Carolina until January of 2000. Did Rod already know at that point that he was headed out the door to the Canes?

Likely born elsewhere and raised in Raleigh and no one cares enough to update the bio based on the first 6 months of his life. Is my guess.

 

[Qward]

Embarassing tbh

Yeah, Skyler is such a horrible name.