There are alot of other players getting paid more than that that aren't as good.
- Cptmjl

I say if you can pay a top 6 forward less than 5 a season on a long term deal, you did a pretty good job with that contract.

Right up there with passing on Kassian for Dehurt
- Vukota

I was really hoping Snow would pick Kassian on that draft day. Dehaan was a surprise and with his injuries his one NHL game last year may be the only one he plays.

All FA's get overpaid and with our payroll a 67 point guy who is 26 and was a FA is worth 4 mil. Losing those 67 points is going to have a negative effect. Sorry but I'm a bit skeptical about Acoin or Boyes reahing that number.
- Cptmjl

I agree with you that I dont think Boyes will reach that point total either... But just cuz the Isles have cap room, doesnt mean you over pay a player. Escpecially a player like PA... IMO he just hasnt done it long enough or even consistent enough. Id over pay a player liek Suter or Parise.

The kid is goign to be soild one day, I wanted to the Avs to trade up that draft year to get him.

Parenteau and Duchene are dynamite together, the guy has some talent and wasnt all just bc of him playing with JT.
- DDM-Coga

Parenteau is solid. Didn't get a lot of credit here because everyone said his numbers were inflated playing with JT. He my not hit 67 points for you guys, but he'll be productive. I wish we would have kept him.

I LOVE when he does that!!!!! Can you imagine what's going through said Dman's mind when he does that???? I have this feeling they secretly hate the guy. Of course he has Goring's endorsement. Remember when he blamed Nielsen for not letting DP know when the draw was happening??? Classic!
- Cptmjl

Goring tried to blame interference on the first goal against nabby last night until he saw the replay and then still tried to make a half ass excuse for the bad goal

Also anybody here Rose say Okposo was knocked off balance when he fell at one point. Only problem was there was nobody within 10ft of him. Just Okposo being Okposo and that's falling over the place

I agree with you that I dont think Boyes will reach that point total either... But just cuz the Isles have cap room, doesnt mean you over pay a player. Escpecially a player like PA... IMO he just hasnt done it long enough or even consistent enough. Id over pay a player liek Suter or Parise.
- Bags502

I hear you. The thing is he had success with us, you have to reward that success IMO just like in any job. This may sound crazy to you but I actually think he's worth it especially given the fact that the guy was a FA. We have the cap room, we struggle to reach the floor for God's sake. It's going to be like that for a while at least, don't fool yourself thinking Wang is going to start spending freely when we move to Brooklyn. To me it was a complete total blunder on Snow's part to not sign the guy and even more so not to trade him for something.

Goring tried to blame interference on the first goal against nabby last night until he saw the replay and then still tried to make a half ass excuse for the bad goal

Also anybody here Rose say Okposo was knocked off balance when he fell at one point. Only problem was there was nobody within 10ft of him. Just Okposo being Okposo and that's falling over the place :lol:
- Vukota

I caught that, I was cracking up

I caught that, I was cracking up
- Cptmjl

I knew you would catch that

I was thinking the same thing when I read that and then thought about who we were talking about and decided not to post it
- Cptmjl

my head might explode if DP only allows one goal tonight.

I was really hoping Snow would pick Kassian on that draft day. Dehaan was a surprise and with his injuries his one NHL game last year may be the only one he plays.
- Isles_since_6

Especially with how small they are up front. Facking snow Yet people still support him

I hear you. The thing is he had success with us, you have to reward that success IMO just like in any job. This may sound crazy to you but I actually think he's worth it especially given the fact that the guy was a FA. We have the cap room, we struggle to reach the floor for God's sake. It's going to be like that for a while at least, don't fool yourself thinking Wang is going to start spending freely when we move to Brooklyn. To me it was a complete total blunder on Snow's part to not sign the guy and even more so not to trade him for something.
- Cptmjl

See I dont think Wang will keep the teams payroll around the minimum when we get to Brooklyn... I honestly think, when he offered Smyth, Martin and Volchenkov more money then what they signed... He was embarrassed and really stopped going after the big names. This is why besides the simple fact that they need a new arena... Why he is/was stressing a new arena so much.

Obviously, time will tell (and it prob wont be the first year cuz the players arent going to see the arena until after a full season) but I think he will spend money on the payroll.

Parenteau is solid. Didn't get a lot of credit here because everyone said his numbers were inflated playing with JT. He my not hit 67 points for you guys, but he'll be productive. I wish we would have kept him.
- Jethro09

I still think PA is overrated and won't come near his points with JT. I could be wrong, and have been before, but I still think he's Jason Blake 2.0 and will score less than 30 points this year.

I also don't think Boyes is going to be what we need to replace what PA did with JT, and I don't think KO is our best choice on the first line but until Nino is ready he'll have to do

Goring tried to blame interference on the first goal against nabby last night until he saw the replay and then still tried to make a half ass excuse for the bad goal

Also anybody here Rose say Okposo was knocked off balance when he fell at one point. Only problem was there was nobody within 10ft of him. Just Okposo being Okposo and that's falling over the place
- Vukota

I can't believe KO has as poor balance as he does. The guy can't skate. 7th overall in the draft and he can't help but trip over blue and red lines. Why don't they send KO to JT's skating coach? JT skating now is leaps and bounds better than he was at 19, and JT skating at 19 is better than KO's skating now.

my head might explode if DP only allows one goal tonight.
- Isles_since_6

So when he throws a shutout... It will explode?

In Boston? Not since the Soviets chanted "Rocky!" have we seen an athlete win the opposition's fans' hearts in such a way. If anyone can do it, surely it's DPesus.
- UIF

This brought a tear to my eye!!

Im going to go into storage and get out my USA DP jersey & wear it during the game tonight.. then Im going to wrap myself in an American flag!!

DP wins tonight!!

XxNYIxX

I still think PA is overrated and won't come near his points with JT. I could be wrong, and have been before, but I still think he's Jason Blake 2.0 and will score less than 30 points this year.

I also don't think Boyes is going to be what we need to replace what PA did with JT, and I don't think KO is our best choice on the first line but until Nino is ready he'll have to do
- Isles_since_6

The point is, for whatever reason, PAP was scoring on the Isles. He had two productive seasons. Why let a guy who obviously produces for you walk away for nothing, especially when the money to keep him wasn't THAT bad? You could have had PAP AND signed Boyes and created some depth. Instead, you let PAP walk for nothing. Doesn't make sense to me...

See I dont think Wang will keep the teams payroll around the minimum when we get to Brooklyn... I honestly think, when he offered Smyth, Martin and Volchenkov more money then what they signed... He was embarrassed and really stopped going after the big names. This is why besides the simple fact that they need a new arena... Why he is/was stressing a new arena so much.

Obviously, time will tell (and it prob wont be the first year cuz the players arent going to see the arena until after a full season) but I think he will spend money on the payroll.
- Bags502

You're right, he'll continue to keep it below the minimum with BS buyouts and cap hits that are larger then the actual salary

The kid is goign to be soild one day, I wanted to the Avs to trade up that draft year to get him.

Parenteau and Duchene are dynamite together, the guy has some talent and wasnt all just bc of him playing with JT.
- DDM-Coga

Oh god, dont say that around here!!!

XxNYIxX

I LOVE when he does that!!!!! Can you imagine what's going through said Dman's mind when he does that???? I have this feeling they secretly hate the guy. Of course he has Goring's endorsement. Remember when he blamed Nielsen for not letting DP know when the draw was happening??? Classic!
- Cptmjl

That was wonderful

The point is, for whatever reason, PAP was scoring on the Isles. He had two productive seasons. Why let a guy who obviously produces for you walk away for nothing, especially when the money to keep him wasn't THAT bad? You could have had PAP AND signed Boyes and created some depth. Instead, you let PAP walk for nothing. Doesn't make sense to me...
- Jethro09

99% of the things they do don't

That was wonderful
- mighty13duck

When David booth is over 4 mill a season, I think I would rather pay PA that 4 and day of the week
- DDM-Coga

XxNYIxX

He's due!
- PeteM

Goring tried to blame interference on the first goal against nabby last night until he saw the replay and then still tried to make a half ass excuse for the bad goal

Also anybody here Rose say Okposo was knocked off balance when he fell at one point. Only problem was there was nobody within 10ft of him. Just Okposo being Okposo and that's falling over the place
- Vukota

I gotta say, I thought Butchie was uncharacteristically down on the team after the first...I thought he would get fired on the spot for the dreaded reason of not being "positive enough." He was calling them lazy and everything.

You're right, he'll continue to keep it below the minimum with BS buyouts and cap hits that are larger then the actual salary
- Vukota

Can't do that anymore with new CBA