Rumor: Lies & Deception Thread | What Will You Believe Today?

[brentashton]

Flames should pay it.

Yep. No tears here if they toss away two high draft picks to retain old man Gio.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Duul?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I'm also convinced Holland doesn't understand the implications of giving out term.

Honestly it may not be the worst idea. Right now I'd give Smith the same contract he had, and up to 2mil on a 1 year. If he's willing to spread that 2 mil over 2 years, I'd actually prefer that. Considering he can just be waived and (near) completely be removed from the cap if/when his play goes out the window.

 

[Drivesaitl]

LMAO you're joking right?

the leading AHL producer, 3x all star down there, hasn't earned the opportunity? he has literally done the same as McLeod last year and more than Puljujarvi in the A

Benson has NEVER even resembled an NHL player any time he's been brought up, any time he's been in camp or preseason. of course to some point show me exists. Its incumbent on ANY AHL player to show that they have some NHL chops. In hockey history AHLers abound that could never translate their game to bigtime.

 

[5 14 6 1]

Man I hope we aren't the ones to pay Hyman. Spend the money on Hall or Landeskog please.

 

[KlefDown]

And if he doesn't?

He's a good player, he will.
IF he doesn't, it was still worth a chance than keeping an anchor like Kassian over him

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Protecting Kassian would definitely be a pride thing. Sunk cost fallacy.

 

[hallhopkinseberle]

Schwartz would have some experience with Hitchcock too, no? If Hitchcock liked him and he is giving Holland advice, Schwartz is likely a target too.

Hitchcock loves Schwartz btw. So ya, maybe that could be a thing.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Ryan Reaves went for a late 1st. Physical guys like Kass will have more value then weak maybe bottom 6 AHL guys.

Ryan Reaves is consistently pugnacious almost any game. Kassian most of the time is MIA. You don't watch a single Knights game and not see some Reaves mayhem.

 

[CycloneSweep]

He's a good player, he will.
IF he doesn't, it was still worth a chance than keeping an anchor like Kassian over him

He's a good AHL player. I used to be a big fan. His issue is he isn't near strong or physical enough to be a bottom 6 guy and he isn't close to good enough of a skater or goal scorer to be a top 6 guy. He's another Ty Rattie.

 

[KlefDown]

Uhh I don’t beleive this. There’s a growing market in the East for guys exactly like Kassian. Someone who can stand up to the Tom Wilson’s and Reeves of the League. If we lose Kassian, we’ll quickly be looking for that player type and it’ll come in a much less skilled/speed package than what Kassian brings.

then ship Kassian out for these said assets, we honestly don't need him. he's been floating since the day he's signed that contract, even calling him a low-event hockey player would be an embarrassment

 

[Del Preston]

Hitchcock loves Schwartz btw. So ya, maybe that could be a thing.

I will buy Ken Hitchcock a new moo moo if Schwartz signs here.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

If you can shed Kassian's contract you don't think twice about it. That extension was a disaster the second it was conceived.

 

[TheNumber4]

So IF we are going 6M on Hyman. How much room does that leave for #ALLIN4HALL?

 

[CycloneSweep]

Ryan Reaves is consistently pugnacious almost any game. Kassian most of the time is MIA. You don't watch a single Knights game and not see some Reaves mayhem.

True, Reaves always brings it, but teams will definitely overvalue guys who can, and can play at times more than an older prospect like Benson

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Mother of GOD. If we sign Hyman to 6x7... this place will burn.

 

[CycloneSweep]

The Oilers have been desperate for wingers and every camp Benson seems like he is more than content with being an AHL guy. No hustle, no hustle, no forcing the issue

 

[Oilhawks]

I will buy Ken Hitchcock a new moo moo if Schwartz signs here.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

I'd rather overpay Landeskog at 8m than Hyman at 6

 

[KlefDown]

He's a good AHL player. I used to be a big fan. His issue is he isn't near strong or physical enough to be a bottom 6 guy and he isn't close to good enough of a skater or goal scorer to be a top 6 guy. He's another Ty Rattie.

you're writing him off before you've even seen him clearly. I thought you were quick to write Jones off but here you are. Shall we just trade Broberg too? D+2 season and still no signs of development

 

[brentashton]

I will buy Ken Hitchcock a new moo moo if Schwartz signs here.

Will you wear it as your cool down outfit after you streak Jasper Avenue?

 

[ujju2]

Why are they given opportunities? Earn them like Yamo and Pool Party. (and McLeod)

Benson has earned his opportunity BY LEADING THE AHL IN SCORING. Yams got his opportunity after far less.

 

[TheNumber4]

then ship Kassian out for these said assets, we honestly don't need him. he's been floating since the day he's signed that contract, even calling him a low-event hockey player would be an embarrassment

I beleive in the player. I think he can bounce back. Injuries and lack of crowd. Couldn’t get going. But when he did play, I saw good stuff despite the calls that he did nothing. Yah nothing except smash that guy, assist on McDavids goal, score goals. All ignored by the fanbase. Still not saying he had a good year, but you have to see that this guy has a ceiling he could easily get to.

 

[Drivesaitl]

He played a whopping 5 games in the playoffs.

He's a liability that's why.

Tatar would be a classic example of a player that just fell out of favor on a deep Habs lineup in which they wanted to insert some kids and give them toi as well. I don't know that he was scratched on the basis of not being any good. he was good for the habs when he played in playoffs, and in regular season.

 

[Oilhawks]

I'd rather overpay Landeskog at 8m than Hyman at 6

Me too, but not if that extra $2M can be used towards Taylor Hall coming back