The Out of Town Thread Part 46

[Adam Michaels]

Another one from the KHL making his way to North America:

 

[sheed36]

So the NHL brainless trust is still thinking of having a June draft without a conclusion to the season first. With the lottery rules they're proposing and teams only being allowed to move up a maximum of 4 spots would really suck for us as Hab fans and for the other lottery teams who can't even get a shot at pick #1 this season. Yes I'm selfish as a Habs fan. We've suffered enough and we want a shot at the #1 OA pick as well dammit.

Plus since the season wouldn't be over there can't really be any player trades at this draft except from maybe teams who are 100% out of the playoffs. I was hoping the Habs could've used some of these many draft picks to acquire a player or 2 from teams right up against the cap but with this dumb proposal that option is pretty much likely out the window.

The NHL still considering holding a June draft before this season is concluded just seems like the dumbest thing to do. Hopefully the many GM's opposed to this (hopefully many owners get on board as well) get their way and the NHL reconsiders how dumb this idea really is.

 

[OldCraig71]

He would have made a great backup for Price.

If I was a UFA would I want to join a team near the bottom of the league or would I want to stay in a place where I have a legitimate chance to win something?

 

[france62]

If I was a UFA would I want to join a team near the bottom of the league or would I want to stay in a place where I have a legitimate chance to win something?

and playing about 10 games a year !!!

 

[Adam Michaels]

This was expected. I checked their link and they don't mention when the deal starts. So there is no clarity if it kicks in this year if the season resumes or next year no matter what. Or if the start date is TBD depending on the league's decision.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

This was expected. I checked their link and they don't mention when the deal starts. So there is no clarity if it kicks in this year if the season resumes or next year no matter what. Or if the start date is TBD depending on the league's decision.

He could be real good for them before too long, very high skill level on this kid.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Marchenko was rumored to be coming over and the Habs were interested. But he opts to stay in KHL, but signs with another team.

I wonder if, like Jaskin, he has an NHL-out clause if an NHL team signs him, he can opt out of the deal.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Been workin out with byfuglien I see

 

[LaP]

While people focus on the beard my focus was on the belly. Nobody can defeat aging He should retire if it's not done yet.

 

[Adam Michaels]

While people focus on the beard my focus was on the belly. Nobody can defeat aging He should retire if it's not done yet.

Even professional athletes end up with dad bods. They just get it much later than most of us.

 

[LaP]

Even professional athletes end up with dad bods. They just get it much later than most of us.

I got mine at around 38-40. But i did lot of amateur sports so ... today just the thought of taking the stairs to reach the 9th floor at my job gives me depression lol

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I got mine at around 38-40. But i did lot of amateur sports so ... today just the thought of taking the stairs to reach the 9th floor at my job gives me depression lol

You should get back to it, it's never too late.

Best excersice i know for second half of life; swimming. It does wonders to your back muscles.

I want to be active way past my 60's and only way to achieve that is to remain active now

 

[LaP]

You should get back to it, it's never too late.

Best excersice i know for second half of life; swimming. It does wonders to your back muscles.

I want to be active way past my 60's and only way to achieve that is to remain active now

My problem today is pain. If i try to train i get back pain or knee pain. I hurted one of my knee 5-6 years ago when i was at the end of my 30ies and while i did not need a surgery and while i can run without any trouble i tend to have pain if i train to hard. It kind of affect my work. I could try swimming but it's boring and i'm a terrible swimmer lol Thinking about buying myself a stationary bike one day i guess it would be less hard on the knee than running?

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

My problem today is pain. If i try to train i get back pain or knee pain. I hurted one of my knee 5-6 years ago when i was at the end of my 30ies and while i did not need a surgery and while i can run without any trouble i tend to have pain if i train to hard. It kind of affect my work. I could try swimming but it's boring and i'm a terrible swimmer lol Thinking about buying myself a stationary bike one day i guess it would be less hard on the knee than running?

Just saying, it's one of the best exercises in your exact situation.

Try back strokes at first, it's much easier and you spend as much energy.

If you have back problems, you shouldn't be anywhere near a bike. Or jogging/running.

Anyway, just some good advice. Most doctors will tell you to swim if you have back problems.

I usually make my mental planning (things to do ect) while swimming. But im a fairly good swimmer and i know it's not for everyone.

 

[Big Empty]

I think Brendan Leipsic might be available

 

[Per Sjoblom]

I think Brendan Leipsic might be available

Is what he said leaked as well?

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

I think Brendan Leipsic might be available

His play reflects someone who doesn't take his life as seriously as he should have.

Blow time.

 

[Big Empty]

His play reflects someone who doesn't take his life as seriously as he should have.

Blow time.

Leipsic’s favourite

 

[CHfan1]

I think Brendan Leipsic might be available

Wow, looking at his hockey history he was drafted by Nashville (who he never played for) then in the span of 5 seasons played for 5 different clubs, Toronto, Vegas, Vancouver, LA, and Washington. Before this happened he didn’t seemed wanted, how about now.

 

[angusyoung]

Wow, looking at his hockey history he was drafted by Nashville (who he never played for) then in the span of 5 seasons played for 5 different clubs, Toronto, Vegas, Vancouver, LA, and Washington. Before this happened he didn’t seemed wanted, how about now.

With stats like he has,who'd want him? a perennial 5 goal scorer?

 

[the]

and playing about 10 games a year !!!

Halak is splitting games 50/50 with Rask one of the best goalies in the league and all of a sudden he would only play 10 games behind Price?

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[angusyoung]

You should get back to it, it's never too late.

Best excersice i know for second half of life; swimming. It does wonders to your back muscles.

I want to be active way past my 60's and only way to achieve that is to remain active now

I'll vouch for the swimming,can do other workouts also in water.Been swimming since I could walk and only now not having access is tough. Just need a decent lotion afterwards if in a chlorinated pool or salt water body.

 

[CHfan1]

It’ll be interesting to see what they do with him. TB is in cap trouble, especially with a looming flat cap. From that article:

The Lightning already have $76.2 committed to just 15 players, and with the shutdown of the season due to the coronavirus, the league is looking at likely a flat cap — at best — for next year ($81.5 million). That leaves just $5 million to sign two of their best young players, pending RFAs Mikhail Sergachev and Anthony Cirelli, not to mention defenseman Erik Cernak. Even with Mirtle’s estimate of $11.5 million combined for Sergachev, Cirelli and Cernak, Tampa Bay still would only have 11 forwards and five defensemen under contract (and be way over the cap).

 

[Phil Parent]

Oh yeah, let's offersheet Sergachev, f*** the south.