News Article: Zach Bogosian - Signs with Tampa

[Jim Bob]

I suppose the team is trying to hold out hope of flipping him for something at this point. I can't understand why they have dragged their feet on going to termination and just letting him move on with his career.

He is trying what the Jets are with Big Buff, I guess...

 

[Dirty Dog]

I mean, if it’s not mutual: wouldn’t it make sense to see if you need the cap space before the trade deadline? If we need it, then terminate it. But if not, why terminate the contract just to see him sign a deal with Toronto or Florida?

 

[Ehran]

I mean, if it’s not mutual: wouldn’t it make sense to see if you need the cap space before the trade deadline? If we need it, then terminate it. But if not, why terminate the contract just to see him sign a deal with Toronto or Florida?

Because I'd love to see him sign in Toronto or Florida, and do to their defense / goalies what he's been doing to us for the past few years.

 

[Chainshot]

He is trying what the Jets are with Big Buff, I guess...

Seems like it. Should we expect the paperwork to be filed at the 11th hour on Monday?

 

[Chainshot]

I mean, if it’s not mutual: wouldn’t it make sense to see if you need the cap space before the trade deadline? If we need it, then terminate it. But if not, why terminate the contract just to see him sign a deal with Toronto or Florida?

Perhaps Botts knows who is interested and is playing chicken? Perhaps they still think he can play since they did roll him out repeatedly even though it was obvious he is cooked? They don’t seem to have a good grasp of player value nor a sense of velocity so instead of just calling it done, they hold on?

 

[SackTastic]

I suppose the team is trying to hold out hope of flipping him for something at this point. I can't understand why they have dragged their feet on going to termination and just letting him move on with his career.

I actually think it's the other way around. I suspect that Bogo's agent is trying to find out if there really are any takers out there that would sign him if there was a mutual termination , and if there were, what they would be willing to pay.

Slugging out the last 2 months in Rochester might be a way better financial decision for him.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Perhaps Botts knows who is interested and is playing chicken? Perhaps they still think he can play since they did roll him out repeatedly even though it was obvious he is cooked? They don’t seem to have a good grasp of player value nor a sense of velocity so instead of just calling it done, they hold on?

On second thought, maybe it’s best not to try and find the logic in this organizations roster moves

 

[Chainshot]

I actually think it's the other way around. I suspect that Bogo's agent is trying to find out if there really are any takers out there that would sign him if there was a mutual termination , and if there were, what they would be willing to pay.

Slugging out the last 2 months in Rochester might be a way better financial decision for him.

I would rather they don’t waste a vet roster spot playing him in Rochester. Just terminate his contact and move on. It is business. Stop being Fredo, start being Michael.

 

[5 Minute Major]

If “to Report to Amerks” was left out of the thread title it would still be an accurate thread title.

 

[SackTastic]

I would rather they don’t waste a vet roster spot playing him in Rochester. Just terminate his contact and move on. It is business. Stop being Fredo, start being Michael.

I can't disagree with that one bit.

 

[dotcommunism]

I mean, if it’s not mutual: wouldn’t it make sense to see if you need the cap space before the trade deadline? If we need it, then terminate it. But if not, why terminate the contract just to see him sign a deal with Toronto or Florida?

He doesn't count against the cap while suspended.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

 

[joshjull]

I’m assuming this is all a dance and his deal gets terminated. But if he reports to Amerks, I will alternate between crying and laughing maniacally

 

[Chainshot]

I’m assuming this is all a dance and his deal gets terminated. But if he reports to Amerks, I will alternate between crying and laughing maniacally

I get that Jack loves him, but come on. Just make the right decision for the team's cap and terminate the deal.

 

[Chainshot]

Twitter is an interesting place with Leaf fans talking about Bogosian as a depth guy.

Heh.

 

[Zip15]

Contract Termination Genius.

 

[flashsabre]

They will terminate Bogo and then Botts will fail to use the cap space to take on an expiring UFA contract that another team needs to move in order to get a sweetener asset the team can use.

 

[Chainshot]

Contract Termination Genius.

His one outcome has been driving people away from the team.

 

[joshjull]

I’d didn’t know that. Wonder if they’ve allowed Bogo’s agent to shop around a bit

 

[lauraP]

I would rather they don’t waste a vet roster spot playing him in Rochester. Just terminate his contact and move on. It is business. Stop being Fredo, start being Michael.

"I'm smart and i want respect!" - Botterill

 

[Chainshot]

Just for those who wonder why I have hated on this guy as a player...



This? This is my beef with Murray. Everyone has one. Bogosian is mine. Every year was supposed to be the year he was healthy, the year he fulfilled on the promise of his draft profile, the year he was physically prepared properly to face the rigors of an NHL season and contribute. And every year he let down the team, let down the fans, by how he played if he played. At least Ristolainen, for all of his bad metrics and shortcomings plays. And here's something else to think about - if Bogosian had been the player Chevy thought deserved that contract, would Risto have had to shoulder the load he has for almost 5 years with Bogosian on the roster? This guy is the reason we were inflicted with Matt Tennyson. This guy.

f*** off Murray, you jackass, whatever hole you are hiding in.

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

Go ahead. Please.

 

[Chainshot]

"I'm smart and i want respect!" - Botterill

Exactly. GFII.

I’d didn’t know that. Wonder if they’ve allowed Bogo’s agent to shop around a bit

Yeah, they said he was free to seek a deal for his client. I suspect one will arise.

I was interested to see Vogl tweet that. Perhaps they are PO'd at DJ LTIR quitting on them.

 

[joshjull]

Twitter is an interesting place with Leaf fans talking about Bogosian as a depth guy.

Heh.

Go get em Leafs!

 

[debaser66]

Just keep him away from Rochester