I wonder if the Flyers were hoping, maybe not hoping is the right word, but were very interested in this back stiffness. Like was it something that would force him to retire. Not sure if the CBA allows for injury waiver like NFL. LIke come to a settlement. Vinny retires due to back injury but gets some amount of contract.
- J35Bacher

See: Dupuis, Pascal

How many years?
- Scoob

2 years, which gives him pretty much the same cash he'd get from a buyout.

I'm thinking of a word that rhymes with... um... splirkumvention

I'm thinking of a word that rhymes with... um... splirkumvention
- BulliesPhan87

ROFL!!!!!!!!!

It sounds nice, but he won't be able to play if he retires and/or has a job with the Flyers off-ice staff. See my idea above.
- jmatchett383

I think the Vinny Lecavalier Contract Termination Award would end up costing the Flyers significant cap and draft pick penalties for circumvention

Lecavalier's option all result in him not getting paid & having no guarantee at a NHL job.

If he retires, he's out of the NHL, and the Flyers don't owe him a cent. If he terminates, he's a UFA with no guaranteed NHL job and the Flyers don't owe him a cent.
- Jsaquella

If he waives his NMC and plays his ass off in the AHL, he has more of a shot at playing in the NHL consistently than he does as a constant healthy scratch.

If he retired, for non-medical reasons, he stops getting paid. Guaranteed money only exists if you're fulfilling your side of the deal. You retire, cash stops
- Jsaquella

Thought so

(frank)ing Philly Voice

Lecavalier's option all result in him not getting paid & having no guarantee at a NHL job.

If he retires, he's out of the NHL, and the Flyers don't owe him a cent. If he terminates, he's a UFA with no guaranteed NHL job and the Flyers don't owe him a cent.
- Jsaquella

I bet you he ends up back with the Lightening in some FO position. So I don't agree with this whole he retires and out of the NHL. He'll be getting a new job and money.

I think the Vinny Lecavalier Contract Termination Award would end up costing the Flyers significant cap and draft pick penalties for circumvention
- Jsaquella

How so? Totally unrelated move.

I get HBO and watched when the Flyers were on. It was pretty good, I thought.

I actually feel like the concept is kinda played out, though. The first couple provided some neat moments and had interesting personalities. Ever since the first few (and this goes for that training camp show that HBO does too), it seems like the players are a little too self-aware of the cameras and play a bit to them.
- johndewar

Yeah, I still go back and watch Pens/Caps and Rangers/Flyers from time to time... such good TV. I'm not surprised they quit after Wings/Leafs... man that one really missed the bar.

The stuff that Epix/NHL has done since has been unwatchable -- it's like a parody of a pale imitation.

I bet you he ends up back with the Lightening in some FO position. So I don't agree with this whole he retires and out of the NHL. He'll be getting a new job and money.
- J35Bacher

I think he meant as a player.

I bet you he ends up back with the Lightening in some FO position. So I don't agree with this whole he retires and out of the NHL. He'll be getting a new job and money.
- J35Bacher

I think this is all about wanting to be an NHL player.

what's the announcement?

I think this is all about wanting to be an NHL player.
- BulliesPhan87

someone needs to tell him

Epix
- Tomahawk

I don't even know what that is.

If he waives his NMC and plays his ass off in the AHL, he has more of a shot at playing in the NHL consistently than he does as a constant healthy scratch.
- jmatchett383

And if he goes and continues to suck...I'm not sure I'd agree to go ride busses, play 4 games in five nights in a league known for its physical nature and numerous fights.

And if he goes and continues to suck...I'm not sure I'd agree to go ride busses, play 4 games in five nights in a league known for its physical nature and numerous fights.
- Jsaquella

[VL] frank that! [/VL]

And I'd agree with him.

I don't even know what that is.
- Scoob

I bet you he ends up back with the Lightening in some FO position. So I don't agree with this whole he retires and out of the NHL. He'll be getting a new job and money.
- J35Bacher

Out as a player. He'd have to officially retire as a player, file his papers and close the door on that side of things. I'm sure he'd get a job in the league, either in a front office or on camera

And if he goes and continues to suck...I'm not sure I'd agree to go ride busses, play 4 games in five nights in a league known for its physical nature and numerous fights.
- Jsaquella

Then he can continue to rot in the press box and collect his millions of dollars and I will continue to envy his life of luxury and not feel bad for him as a player.

what's the announcement?
- 2Real

Vinny went Christmas shopping in Tampa....I dont care how much money one has because there is always need for more and why would Vinny want to take buses in the AHL to prove himself

I think he meant as a player.
- jmatchett383

I know that. But people always say if he walks away he won't get money. He'll get another job. Plus it would probably be a nice thing for the Lightening, bring back an old hero into the FO.

Especially if they lose Stamkos.

Then he can continue to rot in the press box and collect his millions of dollars and I will continue to envy his life of luxury and not feel bad for him as a player.
- jmatchett383

I think that's what he's decided to do




He's actually never played in an AHL game

I know that. But people always say if he walks away he won't get money. He'll get another job. Plus it would probably be a nice thing for the Lightening, bring back an old hero into the FO.

Especially if they lose Stamkos.
- J35Bacher

Yes, but he wants to play.

I think that's what he's decided to do




He's actually never played in an AHL game
- Jsaquella

Variety is the spice of life.