Price is a pretty decent example of that though.

Think about it, 2 seasons ago when he was hurt and they had to go with Condon for most of the season, they missed the playoffs. This year, they led the division at the end of the season.

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- HonkFortheGoose

pretty sure habs had the best record in the nhl when price went down

- homiedclown

is he still playing in the KHL?

I don't know why, but I really just don't like the idea of paying him big money. Maybe I'm a bit gun shy after other big contracts we've handed out to FA's not work out so great. Just doesn't sit well with me right now.
- HonkFortheGoose

but ehrorff was AWESOME

I'm pumped for the new Ray Donovan's. Last season one one of the best ever
- lulags

one of the few shows that gets better each season


ray and the misfits





preview looks great for season 5

I fully expect the sabres to offer a 42 to 45 mil contract for 7 years to shat


and I fully expect him to use that to get a deal done with the rangers
- homiedclown

That's a lot of Shat

If Murray were still at the helm, I'd pretty much expect it. But I'm not so sure Botterill is going to be a guy that does stuff like that.
- HonkFortheGoose

You don't become a "serious suitor" by offering pennies. I think the interest is real and the money is hefty. If he does come to us, I really hope we don't break 6M

You don't become a "serious suitor" by offering pennies. I think the interest is real and the money is hefty. If he does come to us, I really hope we don't break 6M
- TheSabresTaco

i think you gotta break 6 mil to get in the conversation.. if all he wanted was 6 he would have signed with the rags by now

is he still playing in the KHL?
- IndianaSabresFan

no

10-11 was his last but I think he was playing in a smaller czech league

price is the closest to that dominating force.. but i still think i keep him at 7 mil
- IndianaSabresFan

I'd like to agree with that, but Lundqvist and Bobrovsky make more than that. And at this point, I'd say Price is better even if it is just marginally. So I highly doubt he's going to leave like $2.5M on the table (the difference between the $7M you proposed and Lundqvist's cap #).

one of the few shows that gets better each season


ray and the misfits





preview looks great for season 5
- homiedclown

If Liev and JV have not won an award for this series then they should. Great acting all around. Could replace his kids though but the rest of the acting is fantastic!

That's a lot of Shat
- lulags

if you want up tempo, and a 1 -2 punch it makes sense to go as high as that


but you need to commit to up tempo


we could see a lot of 5-4 games this season

pretty sure habs had the best record in the nhl when price went down
- homiedclown

They did. And honestly, Condon wasn't bad for them. The team in front just lacked the ability to be successful without the big time goaltender.

Ottawa made it work with that same goaltender though. That tells me the rest of the team was more an issue than the backup goaltender was.

but ehrorff was AWESOME
- IndianaSabresFan

I think the "tank" broke Ehrhoff to be honest. He really wasn't bad at first. But when it became obvious to him that the team had no intention of being competitive, he quit basically. I can't really say that I blame him though.

If Liev and JV have not won an award for this series then they should. Great acting all around. Could replace his kids though but the rest of the acting is fantastic!
- lulags

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/awards

they each won one in the past

if you want up tempo, and a 1 -2 punch it makes sense to go as high as that


but you need to commit to up tempo


we could see a lot of 5-4 games this season
- homiedclown

I don't disagree at all and I still think Buffalo is attractive to him because he becomes a top guy right out of the gate. But, he will get better offers from the stupid teams like TO and the Ranger dangers

They did. And honestly, Condon wasn't bad for them. The team in front just lacked the ability to be successful without the big time goaltender.

Ottawa made it work with that same goaltender though. That tells me the rest of the team was more an issue than the backup goaltender was.
- HonkFortheGoose

I hope the habs pay Radulov 7 or 8 per

I hope the habs pay Radulov 7 or 8 per
- homiedclown

They are getting desperate

I don't disagree at all and I still think Buffalo is attractive to him because he becomes a top guy right out of the gate. But, he will get better offers from the stupid teams like TO and the Ranger dangers
- lulags

I think the rumors on the 2 oiler contracts will make the leafs back their offer down a tad

I think the rumors on the 2 oiler contracts will make the leafs back their offer down a tad
- homiedclown

Matthews will want 12mil per if he has a repeat season I bet

They are getting desperate
- lulags

and if you have 17 or 18 tied up in price and rads, they will have minor cap problems

Matthews will want 12mil per if he has a repeat season I bet
- lulags

Marner and Nylander could have huge years as well. Tricky for the leafs. The chould become Chitown JR

Matthews will want 12mil per if he has a repeat season I bet
- lulags

yup

nylander becomes 7

marner becomes 6

50 mil tied up in 8 guys (see hawks)

What happened to the rumors that the Leafs were moving JVR? I want JVR

yup

nylander becomes 7

marner becomes 6

50 mil tied up in 8 guys (see hawks)
- homiedclown

Marner has huge potential and skill. He could even end up higher

I'd like to agree with that, but Lundqvist and Bobrovsky make more than that. And at this point, I'd say Price is better even if it is just marginally. So I highly doubt he's going to leave like $2.5M on the table (the difference between the $7M you proposed and Lundqvist's cap #).
- HonkFortheGoose

yeah i get what you are saying.. i just think as a the GM i would have a general rule to keep them 7 mil or less regardless of performance. but price would be stupid to leave that money on the table.