And he also might be able to bring Grubauer into the mix as well.not sure how much credit to give to Lou for the quick turnaround in Toronto, but he really will help stabilize that terrible franchise if he helps them sign Trotz and keep Tavares.
while that's likely an upgrade, I think the bigger issue with the Isles last year was how atrocious their defense was. they scored a ton but didn't care much about their own end. dumping Weight and upgrading to Trotz will probably make any goalie look a ton better.And he also might be able to bring Grubauer into the mix as well.
Not a ton of great options on D via free agency so trading may be the best option for them at this stage.while that's likely an upgrade, I think the bigger issue with the Isles last year was how atrocious their defense was. they scored a ton but didn't care much about their own end. dumping Weight and upgrading to Trotz will probably make any goalie look a ton better.
D was very bad but goaltending was just, if not bigger poop in a diaper.while that's likely an upgrade, I think the bigger issue with the Isles last year was how atrocious their defense was. they scored a ton but didn't care much about their own end. dumping Weight and upgrading to Trotz will probably make any goalie look a ton better.
they seem to have a lot of young guys ready to contribute like Pelech, Pulock, Aho, and Toews.Not a ton of great options on D via free agency so trading may be the best option for them at this stage.
If Carlson follows him to N.Y. I will puke.
trading away Hamonic and possibly losing De Haan to free agency and the fact Boychuk is 34 years old and likely not able to handle top-pair minutes much longer does create some problems there for sure.Adding 1 more good vet would certainly help but I get your point here and agree.
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which is interesting for the team that went 9 instead of 11 so they could protect more D. then they gave them 15th overall, a 19 2nd, and Bischoff to take Grabovski off their hands and Berube instead of Bailey who had a great year.while that's likely an upgrade, I think the bigger issue with the Isles last year was how atrocious their defense was. they scored a ton but didn't care much about their own end. dumping Weight and upgrading to Trotz will probably make any goalie look a ton better.
I just chalk all this up to Garth Snow being pretty bad at his (former) jobwhich is interesting for the team that went 9 instead of 11 so they could protect more D. then they gave them 15th overall, a 19 2nd, and Bischoff to take Grabovski off their hands and Berube instead of Bailey who had a great year.
Can someone give me the cliffs on how all this happened with him leaving wash and suddenly going to ny?official..just announced by islanders twitter
His contract expired and both sides planned to move on after this year.Can someone give me the cliffs on how all this happened with him leaving wash and suddenly going to ny?
You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.His contract expired and both sides planned to move on after this year.
Team made a surprising run to win the Cup.
Winning the Cup triggered a clause in his contract that gave him a 2yr extension with a $300k raise for $1.8MM/year.
Caps had no interest in paying him market value because they have a head coach in waiting already.
So he walked away and signed for $4MM/yr with the Islanders.
You can make a case that all of it was worth it to keep Bailey (if Tavares returns and carries him to 70+ points again).I just chalk all this up to Garth Snow being pretty bad at his (former) job
They could have just protected him, no?You can make a case that all of it was worth it to keep Bailey (if Tavares returns and carries him to 70+ points again).
Yep, depends how much of it was about ridding themselves of Grabovski's deal but you'd think they could have LTIR'd him anyway, I don't remember his circumstances at the time.They could have just protected him, no?
I don't understand why his game fell apart so much. Was a really good player early in his career on some bad Sabres teams. Was hoping he could bounce back in a better situation.I think Ennis has gotten a bad wrap in Minnesota too though. he's not nearly as bad as Boudreau thinks he is but the guy hates him.
Why would you ever have to do that for a perennial Hart Trophy candidate?sell low on ... Coyle.
he was never given any rope. he gets bumped off one puck and he's back in the press box. was never allowed to make a mistake. I don't think that did much for his confidence either.I don't understand why his game fell apart so much. Was a really good player early in his career on some bad Sabres teams. Was hoping he could bounce back in a better situation.
How do Canes fans feel about Skinner?Looks like Skinner is close to being traded.
Looks like Skinner is close to being traded.
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The Hurricanes have not yet asked Skinner to waive his no-trade clause to a specific team.
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Meeting between Elias Lindholm camp and Hurricanes' brass did not go well today, I'm told. Still far apart on a contract. A trade now is very much possible.
Most like him and accept he is defensive liability. Put talent around someone like him and watch out. Peters should have been fired for how he used Skinner.How do Canes fans feel about Skinner?
This Bruins thing could be bigger than I originally thought. Hearing Krug and maybe even Heinen.
Assume this gives them a great chance to keep Carlson.@Capitals 37s37 seconds ago
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TRADE | The Washington Capitals have acquired a second round pick, 47th-overall from the Colorado Avalanche in the 2018 NHL Draft in exchange for defenseman Brooks Orpik and Philipp Grubauer
Yeah, I saw both of those reports. I think the B's still are trying to figure out a way to get Hanifin from Carolina.Further to @HackswithHaggs report on #NHLBruins and #Oilers trade talks regarding Torey Krug and Oscar Klefbom, I am told right now one of Danton Heinen or Anders Bjork and 10th overall pick could be involved. Lots happening!
6:51 PM - Jun 22, 2018