whats more likley, torst gets an ext or he is fired/contract runs out?

I say he demands and gets an ext next summer. he won't go into next season without one.
- hello it's me 2050

Torts ext slam dunk lead pipe lock

https://x.com/charlieo_conn/status/1804904725151727825?s=19

Game on, apparently. Michkov is coming over. The most hyped prospect since Lindros, wow
- Trox88

Omfg. I hope this is correct.

Omfg. I hope this is correct.
- Hextall271

It is correct

Omfg. I hope this is correct.
- Hextall271

I just read about it on the athletic and PHLY podcast confirmed it

I just read about it on the athletic and PHLY podcast confirmed it
- Bob Habib

but won’t be here for development camp because of visa issues

but won’t be here for development camp because of visa issues
- Dkos

I'm curious to see what management allows torts to do with this kid. If Torts messes with him I can see MMs side threatening to return to the KHL.

This is going to be interesting

Is the MM WiLl NeVeR CoMe HeRe crowd in shambles today?

Yall doin okay?

Go up and get Demidov- throw convential team building in the trash- it would be an interesting experiment.

Is the MM WiLl NeVeR CoMe HeRe crowd in shambles today?

Yall doin okay?
- Bob Habib

I had my doubts. But I am very happy to hear this.

I'm interested to see what experts project his scoring line to be in year 1. 20 goals? 50 points?

I just read about it on the athletic and PHLY podcast confirmed it
- Bob Habib

You could have just listened to me.

Yes. Get your popcorn ready
- StepfordSam

Yup.

You could have just listened to me.
- landros 2

Did you say it first? I'll do better to listen to you from now on!!

I was so excited I just ran here to share the good news! I was surprised to not see anybody talking about it.

Maybe I am wrong but didn't torts make a comment about the hockey gods being good to us for not purposely tanking?
Did he say that or something similar?

Did you say it first? I'll do better to listen to you from now on!!

I was so excited I just ran here to share the good news! I was surprised to not see anybody talking about it.

Maybe I am wrong but didn't torts make a comment about the hockey gods being good to us for not purposely tanking?
Did he say that or something similar?
- Bob Habib

I’m kidding….I got it from X at 11:30….I just forward stuff.

Not sure about Torts….sounds like something he’d say.

Omfg. I hope this is correct.
- Hextall271

Athletic and NBC Spirts reporting it too.

but won’t be here for development camp because of visa issues
- Dkos

That’s ok. Just please no arrests and no Siberia

I'm curious to see what management allows torts to do with this kid. If Torts messes with him I can see MMs side threatening to return to the KHL.

This is going to be interesting
- Bob Habib

I predict Torts will lose that one. MM is the face of the franchise. You thought he treated Owen Tippett nice… MM is gonna be the teachers pet

Is the MM WiLl NeVeR CoMe HeRe crowd in shambles today?

Yall doin okay?
- Bob Habib

I know the Montreal fans are having a meltdown 😂

I know the Montreal fans are having a meltdown 😂
- mikeyo27

I doubt MM would have wanted to play there anyway

Hey... at least they got reinbacher 🤷🤣🤣🤣🤣

I predict Torts will lose that one. MM is the face of the franchise. You thought he treated Owen Tippett nice… MM is gonna be the teachers pet
- mikeyo27

I'm predicting this as well. Torts isn't going to like a player having more power than he does.
This is going to be a first for him.
MM is the new face of this franchise and I love it!

They still have a week or two here to prove it is a rebuild.
- coffee junkie

Signing ns and rp to extensions says it is not a rebuild. Reporting that there is interest in signing ej says it is not a rebuild

I will be surprised if tk or anyone is traded at the draft

I'm predicting this as well. Torts isn't going to like a player having more power than he does.
This is going to be a first for him.
MM is the new face of this franchise and I love it!
- Bob Habib

It will change nothing about his approach. The guy is a complete ass. What is the over/under on Michkov being healthy scratched in the first 20 games? How about by Xmas? How about end of year?

I predicted prior Torts wouldn’t make it through the year. I’m sticking to that.

Signing ns and rp to extensions says it is not a rebuild. Reporting that there is interest in signing ej says it is not a rebuild

I will be surprised if tk or anyone is traded at the draft
- corduroy

Reports of interest in a player mean nothing. NS is a nothing burger (1-2 years too long, just making me concerned the GM can’t negotiate contracts well). RP is looking like a steal. They can’t trade literally everyone. Trading Walker was a big deal as it probably cost them the playoffs (along with a lot of other things). Taking on all of those terrible contracts is also part of a rebuild. They have weaponized their cap space instead of signing a bunch of older vets.

As of today, I am fine with the current direction. But, I full agree, if TK is extended I’m also calling BS. That guy has to go. He will be a colossal noose around their necks when they are ready to compete.

If they trade TK and Laughton next week, I’m happy.

Never had a doubt about MM. This all but guarantees TK is staying.

Never had a doubt about MM. This all but guarantees TK is staying.
- MBFlyerfan

Are you sure? They both play the same position.

Are you sure? They both play the same position.
- coffee junkie

Yeah, I can't see them trading away talent now.