CupHolders
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True. But it can be done. Also, I’m concerned that both will take a dip from last year’s production. More with Palmieri.
Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2024-25: Re-Tool, Re-Group, Re-Mix, Re-Build
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HFBoards is well aware that today is election day in the US. We ask respectfully to focus on hockey and not politics.
This is called the “Soft Rebuild.” When you’re actually rebuilding but don’t have the balls to say it out loud.
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SI90
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That Montour signing is brutal. I cannot believe Nashville got both Marchessault and Stamkos...their offense was only reason they were not top 5 this year
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SayItAintSoJohnny
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Ya, but that was one example of many. None of them were among the top 14 free-agents and are likely taking around the numbers PHR suggested. There are probably about a dozen or more guys in the same ballpark that could be signed or traded for...It is still VERY LIKELY that a creative GM could turn Nelson/Palms into three Top9 forwards on the market and likely another 1-2 youngsters while STILL having assets left...
Again, it takes a way more creative (and better) GM than Lou, who is exhaustingly predictable....
IslesNorway
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Maybe we should have hired Trotz instead of keeping Lou….
SayItAintSoJohnny
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I think Nashville is simply a desirable place to play...add in tons of cap space...its same reason NJ is getting 2-3 guys
SI90
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Yeah, Tampa wasn’t doing this. With his injury history he’s a great player role I can still score like a beast but I’m a little surprised he got this much to be honest.
I mean, realistically, what are you expecting? Our roster is pretty much full and we have no money. If we’re going to improve it’s going to be by trading.
Some saying Pens for TitoHeyyy, that all must mean that.... Beau won't be re-signed!
Hint, hint
Tahoeblue
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Totally agree about Nashville being a great place to play. Quality of life, low taxes and good weather. The only thing I think could be tough about playing for the Preds, is the travel. Geographically, it's in the east but plays in the western conference.
Wow that’s a lot of money for Stamkos. He isn’t going to have Kucherov in Nashville. Think that contract will age poorly.
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I think it's a bad signing.
Nashville is going all in and I'm not sure they'll be good enough to compete with the other top teams out west.
Taswell
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Personally, I'm not expecting anything. But if I were an owner, I'd be expecting something, it is a business after all.
PK Cronin
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Could Lamoriello go this route instead of Reilly?
Taswell
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I mean, that'd be nice...but I can't see him coming in below 4...and realistically, more than that.
Throttle
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Sea is a perfect place for Pageau - they need a player like him.
Roy seemed to look to Reilly and he’s looking for term/stability, something Lou gives.
Ghost just gets short term deals.
Taswell
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I'm leaving on a cruise in a few days, I can take Pageau to the actual sea and leave him out there...
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PK Cronin
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I see lots of Islanders fans praising Trotz today, I'm not so sure these deals are going to work out. I'd be curious to check out their cap situation/roster construction once the day is over.
