Catch all thread for discussing other NHL teams/news.

 

Up first:  Pittsburgh Penguins, my secondary team to cheer for.

 

I guess their worst start since Sid's rookie year could be because of their lousy defense.  Or bad coaching.  Or Kessel.

 

But in reality its because I took Fleury in my pool every year for 10 years until last year when I was fed up, he has his best year ever and then I took him this year and now he sucks. 

 

But really, whats the deal?  They might be the first to can their coach.

26 minutes ago, Ducky said:

He is on an ELC so Chevy will wait like he did with Bogo and Kaner.

I think it's more likely Trouba gets an offer sheet. That will throw a wrench into any negotiations.

7 hours ago, Goalie said:

Dreger reported that trouba wants to stay but tge issue is cash. He wants a bunch. Jets not sure if he's worth what he wants. 

 

TSN 1290 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Darren Dreger reports Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba is “absolutely willing to sign and stay in Winnipeg.”  Trouba’s a restricted free agent this summer and the center of recent trade speculation. Dreger doubts Trouba will accept a bridge contract. “I believe that that number, term and dollars, is prohibitive from a Winnipeg Jets perspective”, said Dreger, adding that’s what fueling the trade chatter.

Clearly looking for more then Maatta else he be signed asap like Maatta.

6 hours ago, JCon said:

I think it's more likely Trouba gets an offer sheet. That will throw a wrench into any negotiations.

If it's 5 or 6 million jets match. 7 or more they take the 4 first round picks. Offer sheet unlikely 

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

If it's 5 or 6 million jets match. 7 or more they take the 4 first round picks. Offer sheet unlikely 

If it's 5 or 6 million, he won't sign it. I think he's looking for 7M, long term.

1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick, if it's under $7.3M. Has it changed for 2016?

Jacob Trouba has not justified an asking price of 7m+ yet.....I'd be passing on that, too.

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Jacob Trouba has not justified an asking price of 7m+ yet.....I'd be passing on that, too.

I agree. I would more comfortable with a bridge deal or long term - $5.5M average deal.

41 minutes ago, JCon said:

If it's 5 or 6 million, he won't sign it. I think he's looking for 7M, long term.

1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick, if it's under $7.3M. Has it changed for 2016?

depends how long he signs for too.

Just don't see how Trouba can justify asking for more than Reilly?  Six years at $5 mill AAV is the going rate...  

Maata at $4m for 6 was a bit of a deal imo...

 

7 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Just don't see how Trouba can justify asking for more than Reilly?  Six years at $5 mill AAV is the going rate...  

Maata at $4m for 6 was a bit of a deal imo...

 

He may feel he's been held back by Stuart.

7 minutes ago, JCon said:

He may feel he's been held back by Stuart.

Pretty sure Rielly can out-do Trouba in terms of defensive partners 'holding him back' ha

On ‎6‎/‎8‎/‎2016 at 0:39 PM, The Unknown Poster said:

 Even had Chipman's daughter take him to Swift concert. 

Does this mean that they actually went to a Taylor Swift concert or is this one of those new hip innuendos that I don't get like "Netflix and chill"?

Offer sheets in the NHL just don't work  with today's salary cap plus big money offers cost you dearly and Troubas not worth that kind of coin,  at least not yet.

If we hadn't turned the page on this guy already we can now (if this is true)

 

10 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

If we hadn't turned the page on this guy already we can now (if this is true)

 

He's not the daddy.

I would watch a KHL reality show.  Absolutely.

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

I would watch a KHL reality show.  Absolutely.

The Real Housewives of the KHL.

Go Sharks. Game 6 coming up.

Something wrong about the NHL starting and finishing earlier then the NBA.

Honestly. It was plus 35 with humidity today..nhl should be over by June 1st. 

1 hour ago, Goalie said:

Honestly. It was plus 35 with humidity today..nhl should be over by June 1st. 

Heck it was 35 without humidity more then a month ago.

Season should start in September. 

a buddy and I talk all the time about how the NHL would be a lot better if they cut back to about 65 games, and a best of 5 opening round series. I know it'll never happen because $$$$$ but for the quality of the game, the health of the players, etc....it would be so much better with less hockey but higher QUALITY hockey...

...Oh, and cut it back to 21 teams.......

 

 

Makes sense. Jets could definitely use another winger.