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Social media should be fun, yes.
When you're prepared to spend a $6.8m cap hit and lose multiple picks to start a twitter fight, it gets to be cringe.
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When you're prepared to spend a $6.8m cap hit and lose multiple picks to start a twitter fight, it gets to be cringe.
EdJovanovski
#FreeRempe
As one of the young people who that kind of trolling would be aimed to appeal to, I honestly find it cringey. Among people my age it’s sort of a meme “Brand tweets ____” and people make fun of corporations for trying to appeal to the youth like they’re that “How do you do, fellow kids” meme.
I actually like the “boringness” of the Rangers organization. It gives them more of a prestige. My first time walking into MSG was like walking into a museum of hockey, there’s something special about this team and makes many others seem like tacky amateur organizations in comparison.
KirkAlbuquerque
#WeNeverGetAGoodCoach
I love the Rangers social media, very classy and no nonsense. The Canes are such tryhards , worst in the league. Devils are close behind trying to connect with the "fellow kids" but Carolina is on a whole nother level of desperate for attention.
NYR94
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I didn't know the Rangers signed Geoff Courtnall and Stu Grimson to offer sheets back in the day. Learn something new every day.
At the end of the day it's all harmless. But, I do feel like when the "extracurricular" stuff gets arguably more attention than the move itself, that's silly. Makes it feel more like a stunt than an actual hockey move (and if that's the case, that's dumb).
Anyway I've said more than I really care to about this, so. Moving on.
This is all true.
But dunking on the Habs is always welcome. Loved it when Kucherov did it, love this almost as much.
egelband
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Sadly, what social media actually does is SUPER HYPER EXTREME magnify everything to make people enraged or terrified.
But I agree, it can be and should be fun.
I mean, if Hank get a position in the front-office I recon Sean comes closer.
BTW does anyone know if Hank and Sean still co-owns a bar or a resturant or whatever it was?
Honestly, I would have no problem with it. If the politicians are crazy it’s one thing and beyond unacceptable. But should a professional sports team in the entertainment industry be the last bastion for class?
Sean Avery wouldn’t score any own goals, just give opponents more fuel. He would have a feel for it.
I have zero problems with it, this is on them.
But it does exposes them a bit, can they handle it? Maybe that is what they need. More of a bulls eye on their back. Time will tell.
New 31 Thoughts podcast. Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek discussed the offer sheet and Eichel. Elliotte believes Montreal is thinking about not matching the offer sheet. He thinks Montreal shouldn't match the sheet. He also believes the Canes and the player have discussed what a long term contract would look like. It would be $6.1M this season but it would drop to like $5M AAV in a long term deal. That is legal.
Their Sportsnet colleague Eric Engels brought this potential trade up in an article.
Canadiens’ Bergevin must explore all options before matching Kotkaniemi offer
They discussed this potential trade on the podcast.
This would represent the type of value Armstrong would want for Dvorak.
There was a meeting between Eichel, his agent(Fish),the NHLPA and the NHL. August 18? They tried to find common ground on the resolution regarding surgery. Nothing changed. Both sides are dug in. The PA backed Eichel. The NHL backed the Sabres.
Elliotte said Eichel approved of everything his previous agents did. They did everything he wanted. He decided to change agents.
This information is in the second segment of the podcast. In the 1st segment, Elliotte said Buffalo is trying to win the Eichel trade.
Good luck to them. A trade is supposed to be a fair trade for both sides. Both sides give and take. Buffalo is under pressure to win the trade. Buffalo is not dropping their demands because Brisson is now Eichel's agent.
Their Sportsnet colleague Eric Engels brought this potential trade up in an article.
Canadiens’ Bergevin must explore all options before matching Kotkaniemi offer
They discussed this potential trade on the podcast.
This would represent the type of value Armstrong would want for Dvorak.
There was a meeting between Eichel, his agent(Fish),the NHLPA and the NHL. August 18? They tried to find common ground on the resolution regarding surgery. Nothing changed. Both sides are dug in. The PA backed Eichel. The NHL backed the Sabres.
Elliotte said Eichel approved of everything his previous agents did. They did everything he wanted. He decided to change agents.
This information is in the second segment of the podcast. In the 1st segment, Elliotte said Buffalo is trying to win the Eichel trade.
Good luck to them. A trade is supposed to be a fair trade for both sides. Both sides give and take. Buffalo is under pressure to win the trade. Buffalo is not dropping their demands because Brisson is now Eichel's agent.
Fitzy
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The big one was in 1997, when Messier departed for the Nucks and NYR tendered an offer sheet to Joe Sakic that was matched.
Instead, we had to settle for Pat Lafontaine, who was unfortunately already pretty washed up at an early age.
If Montreal doesn’t match they would be pretty desperate for a C. Could see them going after Dvorak
maybe Strome if NYR can get Dvorak
maybe Strome if NYR can get Dvorak
pld459666
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The offer sheet also had a 14 million SB which the Rangers didn't think Colorado could financially match.
As for Pat LaFontaine, 62 point in 67 games wasn't washed up.
Damaged goods, no doubt, but not washed up.
And, while long term it would have been better to have gotten Sakic, for the year we had Patty, he posted almost identical numbers to Sakic.
62 points in 67 games to 63 points in 64 games.
Unfortunately we had Keane and he ended LaFontaine
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he was useful no doubt, his body just couldn’t take the physical game anymore. Similar to Lindros in that category.
Oscar Lindberg
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How does this Eichel saga end? Both sides dug in, Buffalo wants to pawn the surgery off to someone else but also wants to win the trade
Eichel needs to just be an asshole around the team when camp starts and this gets resolved much quicker. The public posturing is one thing over the summer, it’s different when the team comes together for camp and there’s a malcontent (and the captain no less) in the lockeroom around everyone else
Eichel needs to just be an asshole around the team when camp starts and this gets resolved much quicker. The public posturing is one thing over the summer, it’s different when the team comes together for camp and there’s a malcontent (and the captain no less) in the lockeroom around everyone else
Yeah it was too bad about Patty. If not for the concussions I fully believe he would have put up another 300+ points and easily been remembered as one of the all-time greats. As it stands he's still one of the most naturally gifted players I've ever watched.
Boris Zubov
No relation to Sergei, Joe
Yup once he goes full PLD, they will cave & immediately regret not lowering their demands months ago.
I havent listened to Avery's podcast, but even his promos for it are a glimpse into his weird mindset. He's been on an anti-vax tear.
I like the Canes digging into the entertainment side of things. I also like that they offer sheeted a player. I'm with Freidman in believing that a) they want the player and b) they have a deal in place for a lower aav long term.
I just think its a really smart move for them. Kotkaniemi has been yanked around a lot in MTL, but his rookie year was fantastic as a teenager and he had some huge moments in the playoffs. I think he's still got significant upside and could be a perfect 2C behind Aho. What does he look like with Svech or Necas or Teravainen on his wings rather than byron? Carolina plays a much more aggressive game than MTL. I think that suits the player who transports the puck well, plays above the puck, and has the creativity and skill to make things happen out of broken plays.
I'm curious (and hoping) that this actually becomes more of a trend as the flat cap hinders teams while RFAs are getting progressively bigger deals all around. I dont want anyone to offer sheet us obviously, but so so many fantastic young players get stuck with an org that doesnt really have a plan for them. Eichel is going through that. As a fan im grateful that seguin left boston for dallas bc he really blossomed there.
I think back to one of my favorite trades where minnesota got Guillome Latendresse from MTL for Benoit Pouliot. Both players really thrived after the trade and it was fun to have two exciting players almost join the show after they looked like nonfactors before it
I just think its a really smart move for them. Kotkaniemi has been yanked around a lot in MTL, but his rookie year was fantastic as a teenager and he had some huge moments in the playoffs. I think he's still got significant upside and could be a perfect 2C behind Aho. What does he look like with Svech or Necas or Teravainen on his wings rather than byron? Carolina plays a much more aggressive game than MTL. I think that suits the player who transports the puck well, plays above the puck, and has the creativity and skill to make things happen out of broken plays.
I'm curious (and hoping) that this actually becomes more of a trend as the flat cap hinders teams while RFAs are getting progressively bigger deals all around. I dont want anyone to offer sheet us obviously, but so so many fantastic young players get stuck with an org that doesnt really have a plan for them. Eichel is going through that. As a fan im grateful that seguin left boston for dallas bc he really blossomed there.
I think back to one of my favorite trades where minnesota got Guillome Latendresse from MTL for Benoit Pouliot. Both players really thrived after the trade and it was fun to have two exciting players almost join the show after they looked like nonfactors before it
Kocur Dill
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Agreed. Just like a celebration after a hot dog goal in a 5-0 blow out.
Act like you've been there before. Just skate away.
I have a hard time understanding why Kotkaniemi would take less on his next contract in Carolina?
Sounds a little backwards, he would take less to give up UFA years.
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