Miscellaneous NHL Discussion LXXXVI: 86 Proof

[flyerslducks]

Would have guessed Calgary would have went for more contract certainty with their return. You would have gotten lesser players than these two of course but could have potentially had guys locked up past next year.

Florida has to make these next few years count because four straight years potentially without a first is tough.

Imagine they still will have a better farm at the end of those 4 years than us hahahahah

 

[FLYguy3911]

Samoskevich survived all of those trades somehow.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Florida is probably thinner now than they were. When their window is basically right now. But they don't have many good prospects left, nor any picks until about Year 3196, to turn into strong roster adds now. I bet they end up regretting giving up The Weeg.

 

[DancingPanther]

Florida is probably thinner now than they were. When their window is basically right now. But they don't have many good prospects left, nor any picks until about Year 3196, to turn into strong roster adds now. I bet they end up regretting giving up The Weeg.

Florida's management is smarter than this but I can't help but think there are a lot of Panthers fans happy to see Weegar go a la Ghost

 

[Swic21]

Shocked. I personally think Huby, and Weegar for Chucky straight up is a Calgary loss. Throw in a prospect and a 1st.. Jesus.

 

[Magua]

Florida got the most impactful overall player, and the youngest by far, in the deal. That part is a win, even if the Huberdeau name has shock value. Their forward depth, even with Duclair injured, is very good.

But I really don't know what's going on with their defense. Weegar gets flack for having his aggressive sliders set to max, but their defense group just looks weak subtracting him. He is a very good player, end of story, and there is a massive hole subtracting a top pair defender. Gudas, Forsling, Montour is fine depth, along with Ekblad up top, but internally, their prospect pool is forward heavy. I don't know that they have assets to even fill the Weegar hole. Also, that Yandle *spit* buyout cap hit f***ing sucks.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

@Beef Invictus, after years of watching the Panthers more than I probably should have just to watch Huberdeau (and Barkov) wizardry, I may have to allocate some time for Calgary.

 

[deadhead]

Florida got the most impactful overall player, and the youngest by far, in the deal. That part is a win, even if the Huberdeau name has shock value. Their forward depth, even with Duclair injured, is very good.

But I really don't know what's going on with their defense. Weegar gets flack for having his aggressive sliders set to max, but their defense group just looks weak subtracting him. He is a very good player, end of story, and there is a massive hole subtracting a top pair defender. Gudas, Forsling, Montour is fine depth, along with Ekblad up top, but internally, their prospect pool is forward heavy. I don't know that they have assets to even fill the Weegar hole. Also, that Yandle *spit* buyout cap hit f***ing sucks.

Their forward quality is very good, but their depth took a big hit this offseason
Tkachuk, Barkov, Reinhart, Bennett, Verhaeghe, Duclair (I), Lundell.
then Hornqvist (36), Luostarinen, Lomberg, White, Cousins, Balcars, Denisenko, Bunnaman, Mayhew

 

[The Rage Kage]

Sexual assault allegations 2003 World Juniors team | TSN

Halifax police said they have opened a criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations related to Canada’s 2003 World Junior team.

www.tsn.ca

The statement was released after Conservative MP John Nater, a member of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, told TSN on Thursday he plans to ask Hockey Canada on July 27 to respond to allegations that more than a half-dozen players on the 2003 World Junior team were recorded during the tournament having sex with a woman who was naked and non-responsive.


Nater, who represents the southwestern Ontario riding of Perth-Wellington, said he spoke with a source who said he viewed a video of the alleged incident in the spring of 2003, several months after the World Junior tournament was held in Halifax.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Saw the trade via Chiclets' Facebook, with a screenshot of Friedman's tweet, and immediately thought it was one of those fake accounts, lol

 

[bennysflyers16]

How drunk is Zito lol.

Holy shit

 

[wankstifier]

Is Florida going to trade for a defender or are they betting on a player(s) on the roster to replace Weegar’s contributions with more ice time?

 

[bennysflyers16]

Even if Flames go scorched earth, they could absolutely slay this trade deadline , or re sign the guys the just got. That’s some high level GM ing in Calgary.

Panthers either win or fold lol

Is Florida going to trade for a defender or are they betting on a player(s) on the roster to replace Weegar’s contributions with more ice time?

Please can Zito be a Risto fan , he dropped his pants for Chariot , so a boy can dream lol.

 

[TCTC]

Not sure what to think of the Tkachuk trade. Why would Florida trade Huberdeau unless they expect him to test the market next summer? In that case why would Calgary make that trade?

 

[Striiker]

But I really don't know what's going on with their defense. Weegar gets flack for having his aggressive sliders set to max, but their defense group just looks weak subtracting him. He is a very good player, end of story, and there is a massive hole subtracting a top pair defender. Gudas, Forsling, Montour is fine depth, along with Ekblad up top, but internally, their prospect pool is forward heavy. I don't know that they have assets to even fill the Weegar hole. Also, that Yandle *spit* buyout cap hit f***ing sucks.

Florida Provorov just lost his Florida Ghost.

*also the other thread got closed, but no, O’Connor didn’t compare Gauthier to Tkachuk. I’m just mocking his claim that it was an upside pick.

 

[wankstifier]

Florida Provorov just lost his Florida Ghost.

*also the other thread got closed, but no, O’Connor didn’t compare Gauthier to Tkachuk. I’m just mocking his claim that it was an upside pick.

That’s some harsh criticism of Ekblad.

I was wondering if Gostisbehere might be a good fit in Florida now. Not sure what it’d cost them.

 

[Striiker]

That’s some harsh criticism of Ekblad

And I’m not sorry either.

Watching him on the PP in the playoffs gave me flashbacks. Infuriating shit.

 

[Striiker]

I was wondering if Gostisbehere might be a good fit in Florida now. Not sure what it’d cost them.

I thought the exact same thing. I'd love to see it happen.

 

[Curufinwe]

Bjorkstrand being moved for peanuts...if only Fletcher could have taken advantage of that

I don’t think CBJ would have moved him in the division when they had a deal with Seattle.

That's massive price for Tkachuk, but I doubt Huberdeau or Weegar re-sign in Calgary.

I wonder if they trade one or both at the deadline for a big haul.

 

[Beef Invictus]

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@Beef Invictus, after years of watching the Panthers more than I probably should have just to watch Huberdeau (and Barkov) wizardry, I may have to allocate some time for Calgary.

You'd be happier if you didn't

 

[landsbergfan]

I just don't understand how you get into a situation where you have to cap dump your 2nd best Forward (Skater?) for pennies on the dollar. What on earth.

Especially when it’s caused by signing Eric Gusbrandson for 4 years

 

[Deadpool8812]

I don’t think CBJ would have moved him in the division when they had a deal with Seattle.

Probably not, but my point still stands

 

[flyersnorth]

Sexual assault allegations 2003 World Juniors team | TSN

Halifax police said they have opened a criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations related to Canada’s 2003 World Junior team.

www.tsn.ca

Saw that this morning. Holy f*** that’s disgusting.

Looked up the roster, and would not surprise me if two names we know quite well were involved.

 

[Flyerfan18]

Tkachuk was still an RFA and was arbitration bound this summer, so CGY was still in control.

I think both teams did well, but Huberdeau and Weegar are both UFA next summer

Yes but Calgary had little control. Tkatchuk was leaving, gave them a short list of teams he would sign long term and they just lost Gaudreau. It was move him now or watch the return diminish over time.

 

[wankstifier]

How does Seattle have three overpaid goalies with trade restrictions?