i think he had to be feeling a bit of the pressure. i didnt realize the canucks have never missed the playoffs 5 years in a row so it would be a terrible look if he set the new record for playoff drought so miller happned
- johnnykarate

It was a chance to make his team better and in the future making that trade.

What are the Wild going to do with 6 more years of Parise and Suter! They are both in their mid 30s already. After Luongo retiring and seeing the cap recapture. Wild are (frank)ing Screwed. Those two are in negative value already.

It was a chance to make his team better and in the future making that trade.
- manvanfan

not disagreeing. i like miller a lot and the timing seems right to acquire him

only observing that setting a franchise record for missing the playoffs while trying to remain competitive/preaching playoffs isnt good optics and might come with a little added pressure

not disagreeing. i like miller a lot and the timing seems right to acquire him

only observing that setting a franchise record for missing the playoffs while trying to remain competitive/preaching playoffs isnt good optics and might come with a little added pressure
- johnnykarate

Look at the graveyard he took over though

What are the Wild going to do with 6 more years of Parise and Suter! They are both in their mid 30s already. After Luongo retiring and seeing the cap recapture. Wild are (frank)ing Screwed. Those two are in negative value already.
- manvanfan

parise had a pretty good year last year but their decline will be steep and ugly very soon

not disagreeing. i like miller a lot and the timing seems right to acquire him

only observing that setting a franchise record for missing the playoffs while trying to remain competitive/preaching playoffs isnt good optics and might come with a little added pressure
- johnnykarate

I always think actions speak louder than words. Everything he has done has been for the future good of this team. Mistakes will be made. Only Gorton and Dubas are immune.

parise had a pretty good year last year but their decline will be steep and ugly very soon
- johnnykarate

He did and even if he doesn't decline. Imagine paying a 40 year old 7.5 per season.

Look at the graveyard he took over though
- Nucker101

and they changed their course part way through his tenure. there is context obviously to the situation but it wont change the record book which is what most will remember/see years down the road

He did and even if he doesn't decline. Imagine paying a 40 year old 7.5 per season.
- manvanfan

yep the cash hes being paid the next 2 seasons before it drops off is still too absurd. i bet they get the ltir treatement

yep the cash hes being paid the next 2 seasons before it drops off is still too absurd. i bet they get the ltir treatement
- johnnykarate

Yup


Praise already has well documented back issues so that one will be easy to pass, and Suter, I believe, had ankle surgery.

Yup


Praise already has well documented back issues so that one will be easy to pass, and Suter, I believe, had ankle surgery.
- Nucker101

Canuck luck.

Canuck luck.
- manvanfan

Luongo had groin issues, no? I wonder if the Panthers/Lu could’ve agreed to take a fringe prospect or late pick for Lu just so the Canucks could LTIR him.

Luongo had groin issues, no? I wonder if the Panthers/Lu could’ve agreed to take a fringe prospect or late pick for Lu just so the Canucks could LTIR him.
- Nucker101

I thought it was Lou who said if he couldn't play anymore that he was the one who wanted to retire.

I thought it was Lou who said if he couldn't play anymore that he was the one who wanted to retire.
- manvanfan

Too bad FA is a fake Italian multi-millionaire

A real one would have someone “discuss” things with Lu and his family and potentially get him to change his mind

Too bad FA is a fake Italian multi-millionaire

A real one would have someone “discuss” things with Lu and his family and potentially get him to change his mind
- Nucker101

- manvanfan

I think it's a good extension overall. The term doesnt give him immunity, he can be fired at any time, but it gives him a vote of confidence, which I'm good with. I'm not a hater of benning or a pom pommer, I form a new opinion with each individual move, and what he did this summer is something I can 100% get behind. Hes had a heck of a summer imo. The team is ready to compete.

Too bad FA is a fake Italian multi-millionaire

A real one would have someone “discuss” things with Lu and his family and potentially get him to change his mind
- Nucker101

My uncle called him an A-hole. Said that when he worked for the Gov. that they investigated him twice for tax fraud.

I bet that's why there's no plans for Lou to get his jersey retired. FA is probably mad about the cap recapture.

My uncle called him an A-hole. Said that when he worked for the Gov. that they investigated him twice for tax fraud.

I bet that's why there's no plans for Lou to get his jersey retired. FA is probably mad about the cap recapture.
- manvanfan

Tax fraud by those of companies is like jaywalking for pedestrians, they almost all do it. It's just how much you try to get away with that can (frank) you over.

I think it's a good extension overall. The term doesnt give him immunity, he can be fired at any time, but it gives him a vote of confidence, which I'm good with. I'm not a hater of benning or a pom pommer, I form a new opinion with each individual move, and what he did this summer is something I can 100% get behind. Hes had a heck of a summer imo. The team is ready to compete.
- Codes1087

I'm not a believer in the lame duck GM title. GM's are professionals. I also think that because of what Jim says in the media is a bit different than his overall plan.

I hope the team makes the playoffs this season. I'd like to see some post season hockey and Van not to pick at the draft in MTL.

Too many amazing players in this draft according to DCT.

Tax fraud by those of companies is like jaywalking for pedestrians, they almost all do it. It's just how much you try to get away with that can (frank) you over.
- Nucker101

The rich treat fines as a business tax.

I'm not a believer in the lame duck GM title. GM's are professionals. I also think that because of what Jim says in the media is a bit different than his overall plan.

I hope the team makes the playoffs this season. I'd like to see some post season hockey and Van not to pick at the draft in MTL.

Too many amazing players in this draft according to DCT.
- manvanfan

I dont think DCT is wrong. I'm no scout, but from a few prospect guys I follow and who have done early prospect articles, it seems to be a deep draft

Sundin smoking and hanging with a porn star . Living the dream

Sundin smoking and hanging with a porn star . Living the dream
- VANTEL

He probably didn't even know who she was

He probably didn't even know who she was
- Nucker101

I bet mats knew EXACTLY who she was lol

He probably didn't even know who she was
- Nucker101

I bet he didn't know that was a cigarette in his hand also. He congratulated her on the Caps win so I am guessing he knew exactly who she was.