Speculation: Roster Speculation: Part XVI (Off-Season Madness)

[Old Navy Goat]

You can also look at the statements Panarin made regarding how the salary cap will affect his next contract possibly having an affect on Kempny. There's no idea what will happen with Chicago in the future as they're nut to butt against the cap and will have penalties next season due to Panarin's scheduled bonuses.

 

[Sabre Dance]

Playing time.

True. PP time most of all. 1 year deal, probably average 20-22 minutes in Buffalo. Could turn it into a decent contract.

 

[AustonsNostrils]

What the Sabres can put to him is that since he has to sign a 1 year ELC if he signs with Chicago and has a good year they are in no position cap wise to offer him as much as other teams like us could on his 2nd contract.

 

[Chainshot]

So NOW everyone wants to talk about Kempny.

 

[Sabre Dance]

Question is where does Kempny slot in the lineup?

 

[Sabre Dance]

So NOW everyone wants to talk about Kempny.

We talked about him a few weeks ago, but it seemed he was a Blackhawk. I remember posting a tweet that he would sign soon, then he didnt.

 

[TehDoak]

I know with Panarin everyone wants to find that KHL gem. But, for the most part, overage KHL imports into any more than a depth role has been for the most part a misfire for NHL teams.

 

[Chainshot]

I know with Panarin everyone wants to find that KHL gem. But, for the most part, overage KHL imports into any more than a depth role has been for the most part a misfire for NHL teams.

It's like UDFA collegians -- it's an asset further down the development path who costs nothing but a contract and cash. If they work out, fine. If not, hey, they were "free".

 

[Chainshot]

We talked about him a few weeks ago, but it seemed he was a Blackhawk. I remember posting a tweet that he would sign soon, then he didnt.

Poking fun at how conversation shifts based on perceived availability.

 

[Jame]

My crystal ball says we're going to sign him.

 

[jBuds]

Poking fun at how conversation shifts based on perceived availability.

That's the thing... The opinion on him as a player obviously hasn't (shouldn't) change. I just had no idea we were even in the mix, let alone an undeclared "finalist"

 

[Chainshot]

That's the thing... The opinion on him as a player obviously hasn't (shouldn't) change. I just had no idea we were even in the mix, let alone an undeclared "finalist"

The hope was there that Murray would be willing to kick those tires. Turning up someone like Bengtsson, Zaitsev, or Kempny would be a nice find.

The only downside right now is that they have no one on the team who speaks Czech and Kempny doesn't speak English.

 

[TehDoak]

The hope was there that Murray would be willing to kick those tires. Turning up someone like Bengtsson, Zaitsev, or Kempny would be a nice find.

The only downside right now is that they have no one on the team who speaks Czech and Kempny doesn't speak English.

"Hey, Uh Dan, meet your new assistant coach, Jaro"

 

[Yatzhee]

The hope was there that Murray would be willing to kick those tires. Turning up someone like Bengtsson, Zaitsev, or Kempny would be a nice find.

The only downside right now is that they have no one on the team who speaks Czech and Kempny doesn't speak English.

Ok, who's sitting on the Rosetta Stone collection ?

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

"Hey, Uh Dan, meet your new assistant coach, Jaro"

hey Dom, remember that really nice night we had a while back, got a favor to ask, bring your gold medal

 

[Chainshot]

Ok, who's sitting on the Rosetta Stone collection ?

Karabacek gets translator duty?

 

[Revelate]

The hope was there that Murray would be willing to kick those tires. Turning up someone like Bengtsson, Zaitsev, or Kempny would be a nice find.

The only downside right now is that they have no one on the team who speaks Czech and Kempny doesn't speak English.

Supposedly multiple teams interested in French defenseman Yohann Auvitu.

 

[Chainshot]

Supposedly multiple teams interested in French defenseman Yohann Auvitu.

Yeah, Dreger mentioned that on Twitter yesterday too.

I hate to admit that this bit runs through my head whenever I see his name.

 

[Revelate]

Friedman just said on NHL Live that we are in the mix with CHI to sign Michal Kempny, the Czech dman who plays for Avangard in the K.

Lefty. I like his game. He's 25. It appeared he was close to joining the Blackhawks, per Dreger, but now it doesn't seem like that's a done deal.

Thoughts?

Did Friedman mention anyone else in the mix?

 

[Zip15]

The hope was there that Murray would be willing to kick those tires. Turning up someone like Bengtsson, Zaitsev, or Kempny would be a nice find.

The only downside right now is that they have no one on the team who speaks Czech and Kempny doesn't speak English.

Hudler and Vrbata are both UFA this summer and play something of a "need" position (RW). I'd much rather sign one of them to be a bridge to Fasching and Bailey, and be Kempny's advisor, than give Okposo six years or expect one of the young guys to take that other top-6 RW spot - and don't even get me started about McGinn.

 

[jBuds]

Did Friedman mention anyone else in the mix?

A third team I can't remember. Maybe Montreal.

 

[CaptPantalones]

A third team I can't remember. Maybe Montreal.

Vancouver was the 3rd team. But he said van, buff and Chicago were among those teams

 

[brian_griffin]

The hope was there that Murray would be willing to kick those tires. Turning up someone like Bengtsson, Zaitsev, or Kempny would be a nice find.

The only downside right now is that they have no one on the team who speaks Czech and Kempny doesn't speak English.

Jiri Novotny's still playing in the KHL. Sign him as 4C / 13th forward. (I assume Novotny speaks some English.)

 

[Zip15]

Chicago doesn't have any Czechs under contract for next year, either. Fleischmann and Rozsival are both UFAs. They have a few Slovaks, but that ain't the same.

 

[Chainshot]

Easiest would be pry out Sobotka from the Blues to give them a bottom 6 rotation at center of Larsson and Sobotka, right?