Ongoing NHL thread - Part III

[Puck082]

Looks like the NHL DOPeS gave a lifetime achievement award to Gudas - I mean, no way this hit is worth a 6 game suspension, but when you look at his cumulative rap sheet, it's long overdue.

Was thinking the same thing....6 games was pretty brutal for an 'interference' penalty. While the hit wasn't all that clean, his prior BS antics probably warranted this. Guy is entering Raffi Torres-ville.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

One of the two are staying for a full season. My guess is they'll both get their 9 games. Problem with sending Barzal back to juniors is that he's got nothing to prove there anymore. 100 point season would be likely....

They wont burn an ELC year in the AHL either...wouldn't make sense.

Dropping PAP to me says they're ready to keep a few young guys.

You get both. Both!

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Needs to get in game shape and hopefully he can come back with some offensive confidence.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Rakell, Lindholm and Rastolainen appear to be the 3 big remaining RFA's (notwithstanding Trouba).

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Leafs gonna claim Pulkkinen and waive Leivo? (leivo apparently not at practice today??? )

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Leafs gonna claim Pulkkinen and waive Leivo? (leivo apparently not at practice today??? )

Leivo is likely IR-bound if anything. Would give them a chance to see Pulkkinen if they so desire.

Find out shortly.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Rakell, Lindholm and Rastolainen appear to be the 3 big remaining RFA's (notwithstanding Trouba).

$2M cheaper than Johnny hockey but it doesn't buy any UFA years. Decent deal for the Ning.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

$2M cheaper than Johnny hockey but it doesn't buy any UFA years. Decent deal for the Ning.

Methinks it would be higher if he played in, say, Calgary.

The next CBA is really gonna have to look at the tax situation in relation to the cap.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

thats the guy benning wanted

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Okay, waivers went wild today lol:

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

thats the guy benning wanted

There was some talk yesterday that he was a better fit for the Leafs than Pulkkinen.

Surprised nobody lower than Minny claimed Pulkkinen.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

There was some talk yesterday that he was a better fit for the Leafs than Pulkkinen.

Surprised nobody lower than Minny claimed Pulkkinen.

I think Griffith is a better fit for the Leafs than Pulk as well. Still has the skill to fit their new style but is less of a perimeter guy than Pulkkinen. Toronto already has marner and Nylander to fill the role of perimeter, highly skilled forward. Pulk is just an inferior version of those guys.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I think Griffith is a better fit for the Leafs than Pulk as well. Still has the skill to fit their new style but is less of a perimeter guy than Pulkkinen. Toronto already has marner and Nylander to fill the role of perimeter, highly skilled forward. Pulk is just an inferior version of those guys.

If they're planning to stick him on the 4th line with Martin and Holland it'll be nice to give that line a bit of offensive help in case Brown isn't NHL-ready yet.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Dahlbeck is a nice pickup for the Canes, too.

 

[Puck082]

You get both. Both!

Oh baby! Halak is already hurt, so maintaining 3 goalies has already paid off and the season hasn't started yet. Amazing.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I'm assuming Parenteau is insurance for when Camm/Beau Bennet eventually get hurt.

 

[Puck082]

I'm assuming Parenteau is insurance for when Camm/Beau Bennet eventually get hurt.

Guy just moved into a house on Long Island...at least he doesn't have to move his family again. I hope PAP does well for you guys. Just not against us......

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Guy just moved into a house on Long Island...at least he doesn't have to move his family again. I hope PAP does well for you guys. Just not against us......

You don't think he wants to move to Newark? Oh, right...

 

[KennyBanyeah]

You get both. Both!

That's some serious talent that could end up being unavailable for Team Canada at the WJHC.