MacFarland/Landeskog press conference

[henchman21]

Not feeling sorry for Nuke I guess (or rather, the team was on his mind first not the individual)? I'm not watching so if he said something along those lines then sorry

He started with a statement about Nuke, but the tone really seemed like his feelings were more about the team.

MacFarland started his piece by we have to look at all options and then it was plausible he comes back. CMac also was clear that 'at this time termination is not an option.' Then went into a talk about how it is a privilege to play in the league and when you sign there are certain things to adhere to. They are laying a foundation.

 

[Ceremony]

Nichushkin is so coming back

 

[LOFIN]

He looks different. Body double???

Am I crazy for saying he gives me Colin Wilson vibes on that pic?

Nichushkin is so coming back

Nah, MacFarland is just saying what he can say at this point. They can't do anything about the contract now, so why say anything different. In reality, when November comes:

 

[The Abusement Park]

I dunno. Reading between the lines, they said A LOT about the Val situation quite frankly.


"Very disappointing phone call" as CMac put it, "Number 1 thought was that I felt so bad for the guys in that dressing room" from Landy.


Not one mention about Nichushkin being back with the team in the future.


Pretty big stuff IMO.

Cmac did say Nuke being back next year is plausible. But overall reading between the lines they clearly are going to try and move on from Nuke. Especially the "its a privilege to play in the NHL" and "when you sign the contract you have certain things to adhere to" lines.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

CMac: "[Landy] has earned the right to have as much time as it takes to get back on the ice".

Should put to rest any thought that the team are considering moving on from him.


Landy said he has felt good now for 2 straight months without any setbacks, minor or major.

 

[AslanRH]

Them shoulders were made for carrying the burden of leadership.
Can't wait to see him in a game again

 

[LOFIN]

Cmac did say Nuke being back next year is plausible. But overall reading between the lines they clearly are going to try and move on from Nuke. Especially the "its a privilege to play in the NHL" and "when you sign the contract you have certain things to adhere to" lines.

"AT. THIS. POINT"

 

[22FUTON9]

Sure sounds like Nuke’s gonna be back.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

CMac's exact words on Nuke were "At this time priority 1 is for Val to get the help he needs and assuming he does ... it is very plausible that he will back with the Avalanche"

 

[henchman21]

Sure sounds like Nuke’s gonna be back.

I'd say the wording is more that he won't be back.

 

[LOFIN]

Sure sounds like Nuke’s gonna be back.

Funny, because I took all that totally different. CMac was speaking like a lawyer, but alluding a lot that they are trying to terminate his deal. Landy sounds like the guys are not really enthusiastic about the prospect of him walking back to that room.

 

[The Abusement Park]

"AT. THIS. POINT"

Yeah I think “at this point” is saying a decent amount.

 

[Ceremony]

JMFJ and Cogliano are back, baybee!

 

[RockLobster]

Funny, because I took all that totally different. CMac was speaking like a lawyer, but alluding a lot that they are trying to terminate his deal. Landy sounds like the guys are not really enthusiastic about the prospect of him walking back to that room.

Nor should they be, tbh.

It's happened 2 consecutive years now in the postseason, not to mention the stint in the middle of year. But for it to happen again this year, given how often the games were played, it would basically mean that he was consuming, at best, the day before games, and at worst the day/morning of games.

It's just inexcusable.

 

[Vk1ing]

Sounds like drouin won't be back

 

[Grackle Party]

Sounds like drouin won't be back

Thats an overreaction

 

[JLo217]

He started with a statement about Nuke, but the tone really seemed like his feelings were more about the team.

MacFarland started his piece by we have to look at all options and then it was plausible he comes back. CMac also was clear that 'at this time termination is not an option.' Then went into a talk about how it is a privilege to play in the league and when you sign there are certain things to adhere to. They are laying a foundation.

Yup. He’s gone, avs have all the dirt.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

I took it as they want Val to get his shit right, and if he does he'll likely come back. But if he doesn't, they will explore whatever avenues are available to them.

 

[LOFIN]

Sounds like drouin won't be back

The only deal that would make sense for both parties, is another 1 year deal with a low AAV.

 

[BobRossColton]

Shoulder surgery for lehky and mitts injury

 

[Vk1ing]

Thats an overreaction

Like they obviously want to make it work but I doubt we will over pay for him like other teams will

 

[henchman21]

I took it as they want Val to get his shit right, and if he does he'll likely come back. But if he doesn't, they will explore whatever avenues are available to them.

CMac was pretty clear on it being a privilege and signing the contract means he has to adhere to it. They are mostly certainly looking into termination.

 

[LOFIN]

Like they obviously want to make it work but I doubt we will over pay for him like other teams will

If Drouin wants a multi-year contract this offseason, that's not happening here.

 

[AvBuff]

I'd say it's 95% Nichushkin is gonzo.

Avalanche lawyers are/will be working with NHL, NHLPA and Nuke's agents on a resolution that ends the relationship and clarifies the salary cap repercussions with the league. CMac obviously met with Kroenke's lawyers and was told how to respond.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

CMac was pretty clear on it being a privilege and signing the contract means he has to adhere to it. They are mostly certainly looking into termination.

Yes he said that, but he also said numerous times that if he gets his shit right they would expect him back. He commented numerous times on how hes a big piece of the on ice puzzle and a heck of a hockey player. I am 100% sure they are considering termination, but it didn't sound like they were leaning that way. They are considering everything.