Did Stee recover?
- WaterBoy

Are lobotomies still performed?

I really don't know what he sees about him. Eller is a perfect example to take what he says with caution.
- LeafMan

eh, as is the case with most scouting reports...

Some players are sure shots, but very few.

That would be something, another drafting win banner to put up in the rafters.
- LeafMan

Seeing the blue jays become popular is a good reminder of how good fans can be in this city, with a winning team. Even if they aren't playing a real sport.

nah.

it will be a regular buy out or they'll settle on amount $$ and be done with it.
- zazzle

that would be CBA circumvention.
LA Kings normally don't have an option for a regular buyout after hearing, and there is nothing about a 'settlement' in CBA.

It's either Richards back on their roster, or NHL agreeing with the termination of contract.
Only if Richards was already various times in a NHL/NHLPA substance abuse program while on LA Kings, with LA kings supporting him in those past periods, they might have a chance to win the hearing. If not, can't see them win the case.
Drug dependence / abuse by definition is an illness, so I guess that would be the way to go for them and have him on LTIR. They have to pay him full contract value, but have 0 caphit on the contract then. (and they could even trade Richards who could then be 'declared' healthy again by another team if they feel the urge to do so).

It's probably the best solution for all involved (Richards, LA Kings, NHL and NHLPA) - should probably write Gary and Donald a quick email

that would be CBA circumvention.
LA Kings normally don't have an option for a regular buyout after hearing, and there is nothing about a 'settlement' in CBA.

It's either Richards back on their roster, or NHL agreeing with the termination of contract.
Only if Richards was already various times in a NHL/NHLPA substance abuse program while on LA Kings, with LA kings supporting him in those past periods, they might have a chance to win the hearing. If not, can't see them win the case.
Drug dependence / abuse by definition is an illness, so I guess that would be the way to go for them and have him on LTIR. They have to pay him full contract value, but have 0 caphit on the contract then. (and they could even trade Richards who could then be 'declared' healthy again by another team if they feel the urge to do so).

It's probably the best solution for all involved (Richards, LA Kings, NHL and NHLPA) - should probably write Gary and Donald a quick email
- MaximusAurelius

Why wouldn't they have the option of buying him out? (Not familiar with the CBA)

GCHonda Appreciation Thread

that would be CBA circumvention.
LA Kings normally don't have an option for a regular buyout after hearing, and there is nothing about a 'settlement' in CBA.

It's either Richards back on their roster, or NHL agreeing with the termination of contract.
Only if Richards was already various times in a NHL/NHLPA substance abuse program while on LA Kings, with LA kings supporting him in those past periods, they might have a chance to win the hearing. If not, can't see them win the case.
Drug dependence / abuse by definition is an illness, so I guess that would be the way to go for them and have him on LTIR. They have to pay him full contract value, but have 0 caphit on the contract then. (and they could even trade Richards who could then be 'declared' healthy again by another team if they feel the urge to do so).

It's probably the best solution for all involved (Richards, LA Kings, NHL and NHLPA) - should probably write Gary and Donald a quick email
- MaximusAurelius

I think the NHL already agreed to the buyout.

The NHLPA's greivance might not affect that... Just force LA to compensate him.

Why wouldn't they have the option of buying him out? (Not familiar with the CBA)
- markmark

There's generally only one buyout period at the end of the season, and another based on arbitration results.

that would be CBA circumvention.
LA Kings normally don't have an option for a regular buyout after hearing, and there is nothing about a 'settlement' in CBA.

It's either Richards back on their roster, or NHL agreeing with the termination of contract.
Only if Richards was already various times in a NHL/NHLPA substance abuse program while on LA Kings, with LA kings supporting him in those past periods, they might have a chance to win the hearing. If not, can't see them win the case.
Drug dependence / abuse by definition is an illness, so I guess that would be the way to go for them and have him on LTIR. They have to pay him full contract value, but have 0 caphit on the contract then. (and they could even trade Richards who could then be 'declared' healthy again by another team if they feel the urge to do so).

It's probably the best solution for all involved (Richards, LA Kings, NHL and NHLPA) - should probably write Gary and Donald a quick email
- MaximusAurelius

Nhl not making the decision, so no it's not either of these choices.

I think the NHL already agreed to the buyout.

The NHLPA's greivance might not affect that... Just force LA to compensate him.
- Feeling Glucky?

Not that im aware of. How would they agree to the buyout if it hasn't happened?

The Jays will win the World Series the same day the Leafs are eliminated from the playoffs. Oct 28th.
- BingoLady

Does anyone else look at the Bruins roster and think they will be any good or will compete, their system has to be perfect for them to have any chance.
- LeafMan

They have Rask, Bergeron, a healthy Krejci and hopefully Chara and Seidenberg healthy. So still better than us

Are lobotomies still performed?
- Feeling Glucky?

Magically...by cheering for the Maple Leafs.

Seeing the blue jays become popular is a good reminder of how good fans can be in this city, with a winning team. Even if they aren't playing a real sport.
- Feeling Glucky?

FU Gluckster...FU!!!!!!!!

GCHonda Appreciation Thread
- BingoLady

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- LeafMan

where did he go?

GCHonda Appreciation Thread
- BingoLady

He creeped me out. Seriously.

Magically...by cheering for the Maple Leafs.
- Woderwick

Stupid is as stupid cheers

They have Rask, Bergeron, a healthy Krejci and hopefully Chara and Seidenberg healthy. So still better than us
- AdamFrench

It's the rest filling out the roster

where did he go?
- BingoLady

He came back briefly in February I think after his wife passed but I haven't seen him since.

where did he go?
- BingoLady

Still trying to park his car

He came back briefly in February I think after his wife passed but I haven't seen him since.
- LeafMan

He came back briefly in February I think after his wife passed but I haven't seen him since.
- LeafMan

They have Rask, Bergeron, a healthy Krejci and hopefully Chara and Seidenberg healthy. So still better than us
- AdamFrench

and some solid wingers in Pasternak, Erickson, Marchand and even Belesky and Hayes.

Some other solid D also.


If anything they will be a good defensive team, that's hard to score against. Not sure they have the firepower to make the playoffs....but they'll be close.