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.

8 minutes ago, Mike said:

Jones signed for 5.4 a year

No way the Jets match 7+ at this point, if the trade off is 4 first round picks. No way.

Jones signing is great news for the Jets. Hopefully, this will close the negotiations with Trouba for around the same price.

If it's $6.4 which I believe is as low as Boston can go, Jets match.  Its tough because Boston can over-pay but then they still have to live with that contract. 

How long do the Jets have to think about it?  Isnt it a week?  Which is another hindrance to Boston during free agency.

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

Not a chance jets match if it's 7 million a year.  They take the 4 1st Rd picks and move on. 

And think, with Sweeney leading the Bruins, those four picks might be lottery picks!!

On one hand, if we knew Trouba didnt want to be here and demanded a trade and the Jets made a trade for 4 first round picks, we'd say Chevy is a genius.  So there's that.  But it puts the Jets in a hole and says "Winnipeg cant retain their stars".  On the other hand, a presser that reveals "we did not match the Trouba offer-sheet but we just signed Scheif to an 8 year deal" would soften the blow.

It would also look like a rich franchise who's owner is chairman of the board attacking a small franchise and driving up salaries. 

Boston doesn't have the picks to offer anything other than the equivalent to 4 first round picks. Trouba is good but he's not worth 4 1st Rd picks. Jets take the 4 1sts easily. 6.4 is a huge overpayment also. 7 x 6 let's say = 42/5 = still 4 first round picks. Jets take it and run. Why match stupidity 

Edited June 29, 20169 yr by Goalie

Just now, The Unknown Poster said:

On one hand, if we knew Trouba didnt want to be here and demanded a trade and the Jets made a trade for 4 first round picks, we'd say Chevy is a genius.  So there's that.  But it puts the Jets in a hole and says "Winnipeg cant retain their stars".  On the other hand, a presser that reveals "we did not match the Trouba offer-sheet but we just signed Scheif to an 8 year deal" would soften the blow.

It would also look like a rich franchise who's owner is chairman of the board attacking a small franchise and driving up salaries. 

I think if the Bruins give the Jets four-first round picks and pay way over market rate for Trouba, the Jets come out looking like winners.

Buf decided he wanted to play here.

Seth Jones for less than 5.5 per......almost unbelievable. I'd personally take him over Trouba, I think. No way Jets can go more than 6 per on a guy like Trouba. If Boston wants to go full-***** and give him 50 mil over 7 years and hand us 4 great picks, I'm all in...

This rumor is also from the Boston equivalent of Eklund so take it for what it's worth. Most bruins fans think it's bs 

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Seth Jones for less than 5.5 per......almost unbelievable. I'd personally take him over Trouba, I think. No way Jets can go more than 6 per on a guy like Trouba. If Boston wants to go full-***** and give him 50 mil over 7 years and hand us 4 great picks, I'm all in...

And, who could fault Trouba for signing an offer sheet like that? Even if he wants to play here, he would be foolish to leave that money on the table.

Can't saddle the franchise with a bad contract for 7 years for optics.

Now, Trouba could turn out to be a stud and the contract warranted, but I don't know if the odds of that happening are even 50/50.

5 minutes ago, Goalie said:

This rumor is also from the Boston equivalent of Eklund so take it for what it's worth. Most bruins fans think it's bs 

That is where I saw it first.  Others have said the source is a good source.  Boston hasnt denied it yet, as far as I know, which is telling to a degree.

Trouba should get around 5 long term. Anything more is a massive overpay. Reilly signed 5 million.  Jones 5.4 

If someone wants to be dumb and overpay him that much... bye bye Jacob 

3 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Trouba should get around 5 long term. Anything more is a massive overpay. Reilly signed 5 million.  Jones 5.4 

If someone wants to be dumb and overpay him that much... bye bye Jacob 

Well I guess the Jets better sign Trouba today then!

9 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

That is where I saw it first.  Others have said the source is a good source.  Boston hasnt denied it yet, as far as I know, which is telling to a degree.

It's telling that they don't want a fine for talking about players under contracts with other teams.

Rfa = can't say much until July 1st. All this is pointless if trouba signs today or tomorrow 

57 minutes ago, JCon said:

It's telling that they don't want a fine for talking about players under contracts with other teams.

You dont get fined for saying there is no truth to rumors.  They'd get a fine for saying there is truth.

For reference...

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/1050/scott_stevens_trade_revisited/

Edited June 29, 20169 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

37 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

You dont get fined for saying there is no truth to rumors.  They'd get a fine for saying there is truth.

You get fined for discussing a player under contract to another team, period.

You would get fined for saying you liked the pink golf shorts he wore at a recent charity event.

37 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

For reference...

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/1050/scott_stevens_trade_revisited/

Thanks for the link. That was quite an interesting article.

There are two factors in play that were not around in 1990, though. The salary cap, which adds incredible value to entry level contracts and the expansion draft next year.

 

 

 

Not the best written article but some good points. 

 

5 hours ago, Rich said:

II’d seriously consider taking the picks, and that would continue the curse that every Jets Jersey I buy, ends up getting traded away (hello Ladd, Bogosian, and Trouba).

 

Can you buy a Pavs and Thorburn jersey asap please and thank you!