Seravalli: Vegas looking to terminate Lehner deal after he failed to report for physical

[Viqsi]

And doing that is easier with CapWages, as you only have 4 numbers to add rather than 20+.

Total for forwards + total for dmen + total for goalies + total for possible LTIR.

In fact, only adding the first three will show that they're under the cap...

I was suggesting adding them all to illustrate that the subtotals are accurate as well.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Vegas is up to shenanigans on the date of his physical.

For example, did they learn he’s on a safari with limited phone/WiFi access and then schedule a physical in two days? Not sure how much notice they’re obligated to provide.

But also wouldn’t be surprised if Vegas made it seem like an optional meeting and then it turned out to be a mandatory physical.

Don't physicals take place on opening day of each team training camp?

Unless you prefer to wear a tin foil hat...

 

[John Mandalorian]

Don't physicals take place on opening day of each team training camp?

Unless you prefer to wear a tin foil hat...

How does everyone know ahead of time that he’s having mental/emotional trauma in a league that reports “upper body injury”?

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

I have no idea, but not knowing doesn't give any credence to ridiculous conspiracy theories.

Very good post...

 

[John Mandalorian]

How does everyone know he’s mentally ill in a league where injuries are reported as upper body injury?

 

[hangman005]

What you conspiracy theorists don't realize is the Knights don't need to "get out of" Lehner's cap hit. Without terminating Lehner they'll have between 4-5m in LTIR space to use. If he gets terminated they'll have ~1m in space as of now, although they would be able to accrue cap to add at the deadline. Either way it's going to be similar numbers. The only thing really at stake here is the actual money Lehner is owed.

Absolutely, honestly I've been reading many comments in this thread like

 

[Sun God Nika]

As a sens fan I still remember the kid Lehner . Guy was quiet came out of Sweden and showed so much promise. The professional athlete lifestyle was too much for him. Turned to drugs and alchohol early on and to be honest I think a lot of it is on the sens for not intervening when this shit was starting but instead just shipping him out and making him someone else’s problem

 

[jonlin]

When its Vegas, its obvious Lehner is in shape and has been told not to show up, so they can terminate his contract. Cap-reasons you know! They`ll pay him in cash, not to play instead. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

 

[n8]

As much cap BS the VGK pull, I ain't mad. You have a contract and you don't show up to camp, that's a pretty clear breach.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

How does everyone know he’s mentally ill in a league where injuries are reported as upper body injury?

He’s openly discussed his diagnoses of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, as well as his struggles with substance abuse.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

What plausible theory do you have for him possibly intentionally forfeiting money?

All more plausible than the VGK conspiracy theories: Crippling anxiety, catatonic depressive state, apathy due to his recent bankruptcy (which means most of the $5M goes straight to his creditors), general ADD-type disorganization or confusion about his obligations

You can't just put a player on LTIR because you want to. They need to be assessed to determine their health.

Nobody who is "healthy enough" is on the LTIR despite what the conspiracy theorists around here will tell you.

Yes and no. A physical is needed to confirm an injury for LTIR status, but each team is allowed to make their own determination of whether their player is fit or unfit to play to that team’s subjective standards.

Certainly there are many players on LTIR who are physically capable of performing the duties of a hockey player.