Barring some yet unknown factor, I have a really hard time seeing this not overturned.
- BulliesPhan87

The question then becomes, if it is overturned, how are the cap issues handled? The Kings missed the buyout window for Richards, so he should then be placed back on the Kings Cap.

Dunno, if this was Paul Holmgren and the Flyers, I might be inclined to think they rushed into the decision and missed some fine print.

Dean Lombardi, tho? Guy was a labor lawyer for christsake. You gotta figure he at least knows to dot those I's and cross those T's.
- Tomahawk

Only on hockeybuzz can the Richards situation be used to take a veiled shot at Paul Holmgren. Well done.

Eric Macramalla on Mike Richards:

http://www.forbes.com/sit...ike-richards-so-what-now/
- Tomahawk

I will laugh my ass off if they overturn it and the Kings have to trade away good players to keep Richards on board.

I'm not sure which I'm surprised most by...how high he ranked Lindblom, how low he ranked Sanheim, or the fact he had Lindblom ranked 22 spots higher than Sanheim
- five4fighting10

He's either a savant...or just an idiot

The Kings have over 6M of available cap space, so they won't have to trade anyone if they're forced to put Richards back on the cap. What would likely happen is they'll waive, and demote him and send him back down to the minors. Which will save some cap space.

He's either a savant...or just an idiot
- TheGreat28

Seemed like Provorov was ranked low also, but prospects aren't my strength.

He's either a savant...or just an idiot
- TheGreat28

Pronman is usually a good read, he definitely has his own takes on guys, not especially surprised to see his rankings.

Ah goody, somebody is busy answering the questions nobody asked...

I'm not sure which I'm surprised most by...how high he ranked Lindblom, how low he ranked Sanheim, or the fact he had Lindblom ranked 22 spots higher than Sanheim
- five4fighting10

Pronman definitely marches to the beat of his own drum with prospect/draft rankings...that's why I like to see his rankings, if only for a bit of a change of pace, a different perspective. I remember he was sky high on Konecny pre-draft, as in top 10, which was a bit higher than most. And he was also down on Provorov compared to most. As for Lindblom, he has a ton of top 6 potential. If Konecny and Laughton are probably our two top forward prospects, Lindblom is probably jockeying with NAK behind them. He has the potential to be one of those late round steals every good team seems to have and depend on. We shall see.

Sanheim ranking though seems way too low. Pre-draft Button had Sanheim number 10 in prospect rankings, but he's always been a giant Sanheim-lover. I also find it hard to believe Morin doesn't make a top 100 list. I mean, my expectations on him are a tad more tempered than most, but gosh that's low. Again, Pronman has always kind of disliked Morin.

Pronman definitely marches to the beat of his own drum with prospect/draft rankings...that's why I like to see his rankings, if only for a bit of a change of pace, a different perspective. I remember he was sky high on Konecny pre-draft, as in top 10, which was a bit higher than most. And he was also down on Provorov compared to most. As for Lindblom, he has a ton of top 6 potential. If Konecny and Laughton are probably our two top forward prospects, Lindblom is probably jockeying with NAK behind them. He has the potential to be one of those late round steals every good team seems to have and depend on. We shall see.

Sanheim ranking though seems way too low. Pre-draft Button had Sanheim number 10 in prospect rankings, but he's always been a giant Sanheim-lover. I also find it hard to believe Morin doesn't make a top 100 list. I mean, my expectations on him are a tad more tempered than most, but gosh that's low. Again, Pronman has always kind of disliked Morin.
- Mononoke

Yeah, Pronman hated Morin before he was drafted and has only inched over to giving him props.

Yeah, Pronman hated Morin before he was drafted and has only inched over to giving him props.

- Jsaquella

Only time will tell with these sorts of things. The thing that sticks out to me with Ghost and Morin is their drive to get better. When they (frank) up on a play, they both show a lot of urgency to get back on the ice and make up for it.

The post I made on the Kings cap situation, concerning what might happen, if the Richards termination is overturned was not answering a question. It was simply commenting on a topic that was brought up in conversation on the forum. What is the problem with that? Did my post violate the code of conduct somehow? Do I need permission to comment on a topic?

I don't have Insider, but I've been snooping around trying to find a few player rankings. I'll list some interesting ones grouped by team. Pronman has Jeremy Roy, 48...so 20 spots above Sanheim. Goldobin 62. Timo Meier at 67.

Kapanen 29.
Bracco 39.
Virtanen 27. Boeser 69.
Panarin 34. Hartman 61. Pokka 64.
Kylington 35. Hickey 85.
Juulsen 83.
Mantha 70.
Tuch ~50. Eriksson Ek ~90.
Barzal 13. Ho Sang 45. Pulock 65. Beauviller 66. VandeSompel 79.

Discuss those who know more than me about prospects! Some of these seem really weird, especially with the Flyers rankings in comparison.

I don't have Insider, but I've been snooping around trying to find a few player rankings. I'll list some interesting ones grouped by team. Pronman has Jeremy Roy, 48...so 20 spots above Sanheim. Goldobin 62. Timo Meier at 67.

Kapanen 29.
Bracco 39.
Virtanen 27. Boeser 69.
Panarin 34. Hartman 61. Pokka 64.
Kylington 35. Hickey 85.
Juulsen 83.
Mantha 70.
Tuch ~50. Eriksson Ek ~90.
Barzal 13. Ho Sang 45. Pulock 65. Beauviller 66. VandeSompel 79.

Discuss those who know more than me about prospects! Some of these seem really weird, especially with the Flyers rankings in comparison.
- Mononoke

His rankings are never close to consensus.

Based on his rankings, he would be willing to trade Provorov for Kapanen

- PhillySportsGuy

Everytime I'm stupid enough to respond.

I don't have Insider, but I've been snooping around trying to find a few player rankings. I'll list some interesting ones grouped by team. Pronman has Jeremy Roy, 48...so 20 spots above Sanheim. Goldobin 62. Timo Meier at 67.

Kapanen 29.
Bracco 39.
Virtanen 27. Boeser 69.
Panarin 34. Hartman 61. Pokka 64.
Kylington 35. Hickey 85.
Juulsen 83.
Mantha 70.
Tuch ~50. Eriksson Ek ~90.
Barzal 13. Ho Sang 45. Pulock 65. Beauviller 66. VandeSompel 79.

Discuss those who know more than me about prospects! Some of these seem really weird, especially with the Flyers rankings in comparison.
- Mononoke

All I care about is the Flyers having a boatload of quality prospects. The future is bright.

Only time will tell with these sorts of things. The thing that sticks out to me with Ghost and Morin is their drive to get better. When they (frank) up on a play, they both show a lot of urgency to get back on the ice and make up for it.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, both of them work very hard, and have shown improvement from year to year. Morin's was very noticeable, he made huge strides.

Yeah, both of them work very hard, and have shown improvement from year to year. Morin's was very noticeable, he made huge strides.
- Jsaquella

3 years away

/ob

Everytime I'm stupid enough to respond.
- Mononoke

3 years away

/ob
- Crimsoninja

Best case scenario, could be 5!

3 years away

/ob
- Crimsoninja

I think he's at least one more, myself. I think Gostisbehere might have been ready had he not been hurt

3 years away

/ob
- Crimsoninja

If I had my way it'd be close to it.

All I care about is the Flyers having a boatload of quality prospects. The future is bright.
- MJL

Shades.

If I had my way it'd be close to it.
- ob18

3 more years?