It's astonishing, really.
- Pacificgem

STFU. 🖕

Ty Yorkie

Good to see EK fed the hamsters on the wheel to get HB back up & running.

Thanks Yorkie!

I hope Lekkerimakki can step up this year, but I also hope we do not rush the kid. Watching him in the Young All-Stars tourney was inspiring, and I hope he takes a massive step in the right direction regarding his development.

I wish DJ and Demko a speedy recovery, as well!
- Bakwas

I hope Leki shows well & takes another step but still goes down to Abby to further up his development.

I’d be happy if Demko progresses well & isn’t over worked. Need the back up to perform & allow him rest. On Dak his absence will allow another somebody to step in & provide energy & depth. That’ll be needed in the long haul.

I like it, low risk, high reward scenario....hopefully.

https://www.prohockeyrumo...nen-to-one-year-deal.html
- Pacificgem

👍🏻

I like how GM Alvin doesn't seem to overspend on how much they budget for a player.
eg letting Zadorov walk and not over spending on Lankinen.
- dbot

Desharnais a good value signing to replace big Z & save on the cap. 👍🏻

Desharnais a good value signing to replace big Z & save on the cap. 👍🏻
- Nighthawk

Agreed on Dessharnais is good value and a big body, but i don't think he replaces what Zadorov brings (speed, puck carrying, swagger, etc).

just my .02

Agreed on Dessharnais is good value and a big body, but i don't think he replaces what Zadorov brings (speed, puck carrying, swagger, etc).

just my .02
- dbot

It’s a $ ball signing like the majority of their contracts. He will replace 75% of what Zadorov did at a 3rd of the cost

ok ok.
bring him back after the tdl.
plenty of runway there.
- dbot

I think my hockey knowledge is a lot better than your knot tying ability
- Reubenkincade

True, a little is a lot more than zero.

It’s a $ ball signing like the majority of their contracts. He will replace 75% of what Zadorov did at a 3rd of the cost
- CanuckDon

They were willing to pay Z 2/3rds more for 25% more of what Dessharnais does then... but Z took the exact same $$ to play in Boston.

They were willing to pay Z 2/3rds more for 25% more of what Dessharnais does then... but Z took the exact same $$ to play in Boston.
- boonerbuck

Yes, correct. They pivoted to greater depth and value signings when they couldn’t come to terms with Zad/ Lind. Pretty intelligent strategy

Should secure them the option to trade Demko later in the season if they like depending on how Silovs is playing.
- boonerbuck

This whole Demko situation is bizarre.

I think we all can agree that nobody in these parts has a bigger shovel than you. You need it for your giant steaming pile.
- Load Management

8 Coho between 12-15 and not one of them a hatchery fish, at least I out fished my partner 6 to 2. We'll give it another go tomorrow. It was a beautiful day out there for the last day of summer.

I never said I thought the GM was an idiot, and for the record I'm not against paying young guys early to get ahead of the curve. But with Guenther specifically it feels like an overpay to me.

I can't see him raising his value much higher than 7-8 mil over the lifetime of the deal, so I just don't see it saving the team money, even in the long run. I think if you bridge him for 1 or 2 years, there is very little danger of having to pay him more than they already have. But hey, maybe I'm wrong and he scores 40 goals this season
- NorthNuck

This whole Demko situation is bizarre.
- LordHumungous

Not really. There is no conspiracy going on. He has a weird injury and is recovering slowly

Agreed on Dessharnais is good value and a big body, but i don't think he replaces what Zadorov brings (speed, puck carrying, swagger, etc).

just my .02
- dbot

Not bad speed but agree & not the puck carrying for sure. As for swagger remains to be seen imo. Has a different kind of swag.

It’s a $ ball signing like the majority of their contracts. He will replace 75% of what Zadorov did at a 3rd of the cost
- CanuckDon

Good way of pegging the value 👍🏻

STFU. 🖕
- Reubenkincade

Thank you.

Yes, correct. They pivoted to greater depth and value signings when they couldn’t come to terms with Zad/ Lind. Pretty intelligent strategy
- CanuckDon

You are talking about their plan B though. What would the team look like right now if plan A had come to be? Z and Lindholm actually signed for 10-12 or more mil combined?

So far their plan A's that failed have been a blessing. Remember they tried to trade Miller while they were trying to sign Horvat? Miller and PA both talked about tryin to find a trade partner for him. They couldnt find a favorable return and Horvat wouldnt budge on his 8mil so they went with plan B and signed Miller and traded Bo.

Not really. There is no conspiracy going on. He has a weird injury and is recovering slowly
- CanuckDon

The way they are addressing the media is very goofy. Why bother with having a 20min press conference about it if all they are going to do is dodge answering questions about it, the one's you do answer are vague af... and everyone in the end knows no more about wtf the injury is. I get it... it's a rare injury. What I don't get is why it's such a secret injury. Playoffs were over 2.5 month ago.... they don't feel obligated to just be straight about it, then just come out and say that they think it's best that we don't know... for what ever reason that may be.

At least Demko finally confirmed it has to do with his knee. A muscle attached to his knee I'm assuming.

Good way of pegging the value 👍🏻
- Nighthawk

They planned on going a completely different direction in reality. Glad it failed on them.

Hopefully Dakota Joshua isn't out long, but it does open up a spot for someone else on the opening night roster.
I wonder if Blais has the inside track so far.

Heinan-JTM-Boeser
DeBrusk-Fredo Petersson-Hoglander
Blais-Suter-Garland
Sherwood-Blueger-Sprong
- dbot

Sprong, JL and Sherwood (all right shots) seem to be more favored to ride the right side for Petey over left shot Hogs. Who will likely play with Suter. Keeping Bluegar with Garland. RT has to fit in a lot of new players so he will likely keep familiar lines together.

Good signing. Apparently the goalies have looked a little rusty, so maybe this provides more stability/competition
- NewYorkNuck

Yeah it’s amazing how management is supporting depth in needed positions, on a budget, without over spending.

Good way of pegging the value 👍🏻
- Nighthawk

?

You are talking about their plan B though. What would the team look like right now if plan A had come to be? Z and Lindholm actually signed for 10-12 or more mil combined?

So far their plan A's that failed have been a blessing. Remember they tried to trade Miller while they were trying to sign Horvat? Miller and PA both talked about tryin to find a trade partner for him. They couldnt find a favorable return and Horvat wouldnt budge on his 8mil so they went with plan B and signed Miller and traded Bo.
- boonerbuck

Who cares? They have been phenomenal. Stop whining, you sound like Pouty