Knightmare
VGK fan since the 70’s
Sounds like contract negotiations. Hague’s agent leaks that teams are interested in him and then VGK representative Gary Lawless says no one is interested in him.
It is something of a conundrum - right now Martinez is the better player, but he's obviously not going to be there in two years or so. Plus, I'm not so sure Hague isn't fairly easily replaced.Seems like a pretty big ask of a guy that needs to get paid soon for just so so performance to this point. That being said if it's more than a 2nd you have to take it.
I do agree with the comment about the team needing to stop trading every young asset away. If Hague gets taken because of an offer sheet that is too high that's another thing, but if he was traded just to make the cap work that's a problem. I don't think that will happen though, Martinez seems likely gone to me.
That feels fair, I was thinking 1.5x2 is about all I'd offer. If some team wants to go blow that away on an offer sheet feel free.Liljegren signed 1.4x2. Kelly better be pointing towards that in regards to Hague.
Liljegren signed 1.4x2. Kelly better be pointing towards that in regards to Hague.
Hague has a lot more upside that Martinez, even getting a raise.
Paywall. Why folks/fans are concerned.
Especially with VGK cap situation.
Boy am I glad Morozov got here when he did. Fedotov detained and taken to a recruitment office for "draft dodging."
Don't know if it has been mentioned but what an awful offseason McCrimmon had last year.
Three new players brought in with two years on their deals are now the ones we most likely have to try to move. Dadonov, Brossoit and Patrick. Howden looked good when he played though.
The other player often mentioned in trade scenarios is the guy he re-signed last year. Martinez. And his injury limited how effective he could be for our team last year.
But regardless his four biggest players brought in or re-signed are the ones most likely to be traded a year later to make space.
Apparently the Blues are also shopping Krug so Martinez would be a nice upgrade at a better cap hit.
Let's fire up those MAF rumors
For my money (and I spend a lot of it on VGK) I'm perfectly willing to roll the dice with Thompson plus a cheap backup. Just not a Lehner fan for a Cup-contender and, while it's a gamble I think Thompson is a star in the making.