Randall Flagg Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Schultz is bad, and Lindholm is a bit better than Sami but totally unobtainable IMO. I like Vatanen but if he's a righty like implied by BRAWNDO then I have less interest in looking for a way to obtain him Edited January 29, 2016 by Randall Flagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I highly doubt Ennis is out for the season. Concussions are rarely season ending. The longer it goes on, the more likely it becomes. If he's been out this long, it indicates something severe and persistent. Not good. If he's not skating soon after the All-Star break, I'd place even odds that he's done for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 The longer it goes on, the more likely it becomes. If he's been out this long, it indicates something severe and persistent. Not good. If he's not skating soon after the All-Star break, I'd place even odds that he's done for the season. I saw a video that the Sabres put on Facebook, hinting at a team skills competition. It was up earlier this week I believe, and Ennis was a participant in some of the clips, dressed just like the rest of them, and it was strange. I'm assuming they must have filmed it a while ago if he was skating fine, but the way it was presented made it seem like something recent and I don't think they've actually showed a video with the full competition (I could be wrong, I haven't had a lot of time to look into things like that because of school) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I saw a video that the Sabres put on Facebook, hinting at a team skills competition. It was up earlier this week I believe, and Ennis was a participant in some of the clips, dressed just like the rest of them, and it was strange. I'm assuming they must have filmed it a while ago if he was skating fine, but the way it was presented made it seem like something recent and I don't think they've actually showed a video with the full competition (I could be wrong, I haven't had a lot of time to look into things like that because of school) This was filmed awhile ago, Ennis is not even skating by himself as of last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 This was filmed awhile ago, Ennis is not even skating by himself as of last week.Makes sense, thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Maybe I'm unnecessarily down on Schultz but he's never really impressed me. I would not want to part with any of our young D for him. Everything I've read about Schultz indicates he's pretty awful. Schultz is bad, and Lindholm is a bit better than Sami but totally unobtainable IMO. I like Vatanen but if he's a righty like implied by BRAWNDO then I have less interest in looking for a way to obtain him Yea if we're targeting Anaheim, it'd realistically Fowler or bust. Can't imagine we can pry anyone else away, and even Fowler may be a stretch (a healthy Ennis having a nice season would help). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 LeBrun: "From the sources I've spoken to, #LAKings have already indicated their interest" in Dustin Byfuglien to #NHLJets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 LeBrun: "From the sources I've spoken to, #LAKings have already indicated their interest" in Dustin Byfuglien to #NHLJets. Weird. Byfuglien never played here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 LeBrun: "From the sources I've spoken to, #LAKings have already indicated their interest" in Dustin Byfuglien to #NHLJets. Hot damn, now that would be a trade. I have no clue what LA con offer in return, especially considering Toffoli and Muzzin aren't going anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 The thought of one of Doughty or Buttfugly on the ice the entire game long is scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hot damn, now that would be a trade. I have no clue what LA con offer in return, especially considering Toffoli and Muzzin aren't going anywhere Enroth, McNabb and McBain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Enroth, McNabb and McBain Not worth Buff, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hot damn, now that would be a trade. I have no clue what LA con offer in return, especially considering Toffoli and Muzzin aren't going anywhere That was my first thought as well. No clue how LA pulls it off. Further, I have even less of any idea how they afford him of the goal is to keep him long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) That was my first thought as well. No clue how LA pulls it off. Further, I have even less of any idea how they afford him of the goal is to keep him long term. What will Buff command, $5-6m/year? They have $6.5 coming off in Lucic (UFA), $1.5m off in Ehrhoff (UFA), and $3.35m off in Schenn (UFA). Still, all that combined barely covers the $7m increase in Kopitar, and not too mention Toffoli who turns RFA next year, and McNabb who is RFA this year. I think pi is right though, McNabb likely goes to the Jets (huge mistake by Winnipeg there, but they'll know that eventually). And I don't know what Lecavlier is doing yet, he currently has a $3m hit for next year Edited February 2, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 What will Buff command, $5-6m/year? They have $6.5 coming off in Lucic (UFA), $1.5m off in Ehrhoff (UFA), and $3.35m off in Schenn (UFA). Still, all that combined barely covers the $7m increase in Kopitar, and not too mention Toffoli who turns RFA next year, and McNabb who is RFA this year. I think pi is right though, McNabb likely goes to the Jets (huge mistake by Winnipeg there, but they'll know that eventually). And I don't know what Lecavlier is doing yet, he currently has a $3m hit for next year I can't see Buff getting less than Phaneuf. He's better at everything. I was also assuming a Lucic extension, but who knows on that. Obviously they need to get Dustin Brown addicted to Oxy and terminate him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I can't see Buff getting less than Phaneuf. He's better at everything. I was also assuming a Lucic extension, but who knows on that. Obviously they need to get Dustin Brown addicted to Oxy and terminate him. Ok I laughed out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I can't see Buff getting less than Phaneuf. He's better at everything. I was also assuming a Lucic extension, but who knows on that. Obviously they need to get Dustin Brown addicted to Oxy and terminate him. Outstanding :lol: I honestly don't understand why they just haven't bought his ass out yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Outstanding :lol: I honestly don't understand why they just haven't bought his ass out yet Probably just don't think it's worth it long term. He's still good for 30-35 points, so while he's grossly overpaid, he's not Leino either. If they buy him out, he'll cost $1.8 million until 2028 (!!!!), and they'll have to replace his production, which would probably cost most of the $3 million in cap savings. Better to just grit their teeth and be done with him in 2022, unless his play falls off another cliff. Edited February 2, 2016 by TrueBlueGED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Probably just don't think it's worth it long term. He's still good for 30-35 points, so while he's grossly overpaid, he's not Leino either. If they buy him out, he'll cost $1.8 million until 2028 (!!!!), and they'll have to replace his production, which would probably cost most of the $3 million in cap savings. Better to just grit their teeth and be done with him in 2022, unless his play falls off another cliff. That's......absurd. That's just beyond absurd. How the hell could LA ever even think of handing out that contract? Jesus Oh, and, rumors! - Oilers could have at least 6 players moved at the deadline (###### yeah) - Leafs considering keeping Reimer. - At least a year until the NHL moves on expansion (edited) - NJ not willing to make 'win-now' moves - MacKinnon contract affected by Barkov's http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-feb-2-expansion-oilers-maple-leafs-and-more/ Edited February 3, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I read that somewhere a couple of weeks ago, Buying out Dustin brown looks really bad. Atleast murray knew what he was doing with moulsons contract, buying moulson out doesn't hurt so much. That's......absurd. That's just beyond absurd. How the hell could LA ever even think of handing out that contract? Jesus Oh, and, rumors! - Oilers could have at least 6 players moved at the deadline (###### yeah) - Leafs considering keeping Reimer. - At least a year until the NHL decides on expansion - NJ not willing to make 'win-now' moves - MacKinnon contract affected by Barkov's http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-feb-2-expansion-oilers-maple-leafs-and-more/ Don't know about that, barkov signed pretty cheap, don't they have a nice tax excemption in florida ? That seems like an edge that most teams won't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Again, fact checking WildCard's rumor roundup: the link does NOT say it will take the league at least a year to decide on expansion. It says that the teams will need a year to "get the ball rolling" after a decision is made... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Again, fact checking WildCard's rumor roundup: the link does NOT say it will take the league at least a year to decide on expansion. It says that the teams will need a year to "get the ball rolling" after a decision is made... "I've always said the earliest we would expand is '17-18 and whatever we do the clubs need at least a full year," Commissioner Bettman said. "As long as there is at least a year lead time, we could make '17-18, but if we don't make '17-18 we don't make '17-18." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 You realize that doesn't say what you're saying it says, right? The decision will come sooner than 2017-18. He's saying that's the soonest the teams would begin play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 It's fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Enroth, McNabb and McBain Not worth Buff, IMO. He was joking you hoser. What will Buff command, $5-6m/year? They have $6.5 coming off in Lucic (UFA), $1.5m off in Ehrhoff (UFA), and $3.35m off in Schenn (UFA). Still, all that combined barely covers the $7m increase in Kopitar, and not too mention Toffoli who turns RFA next year, and McNabb who is RFA this year. I think pi is right though, McNabb likely goes to the Jets (huge mistake by Winnipeg there, but they'll know that eventually). And I don't know what Lecavlier is doing yet, he currently has a $3m hit for next year I'd guess $7.5MM per year and I wouldn't be shocked if it gets to $8MM. I can't see Buff getting less than Phaneuf. He's better at everything. I was also assuming a Lucic extension, but who knows on that. Obviously they need to get Dustin Brown addicted to Oxy and terminate him. I was listening to a hockey podcast hosted by a pretty knowledgeable Kings fan recently and he said the working assumption is that Lucic is gone and that the Kings aren't going to try to keep him (for cap reasons -- they like his play but can't afford to keep him). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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