If you guys really want to fill out a full list of teams I'll sign up. How do we go about paying?

If you guys really want to fill out a full list of teams I'll sign up. How do we go about paying?
- Pelle31Forever

We have 6 already signed up. Looking to have at least 8 teams, preferably 10, but open to 12. There's a site called league safe that holds money in it, so no one has to worry about someone taking the money. I could say clearly im not a scumbag and wouldn't but you guys don't know that, so i think thats prob the easiest way.

We have 6 already signed up. Looking to have at least 8 teams, preferably 10, but open to 12. There's a site called league safe that holds money in it, so no one has to worry about someone taking the money. I could say clearly im not a scumbag and wouldn't but you guys don't know that, so i think thats prob the easiest way.
- sjk540

Feel like we need 10-12 but obviously we have time to fill it.

I love the reply from Provy's agent. If they aren't that far off why doesn't Provy have a deal when were this close to September? They're still not close.

Feel like we need 10-12 but obviously we have time to fill it.
- ClaudeFather

yeah, I would like to get at least 10, we still have over 5 weeks, there is time for sure.

We have 6 already signed up. Looking to have at least 8 teams, preferably 10, but open to 12. There's a site called league safe that holds money in it, so no one has to worry about someone taking the money. I could say clearly im not a scumbag and wouldn't but you guys don't know that, so i think thats prob the easiest way.
- sjk540

I would love to join but Im in 2 already. I have done 3 for the past 2 years and I find it a bit too much. Tend to forget to attend to one of my teams a couple times a week because I think I have already set my lineup for the day

Signings like AMac are a lot easier to avoid now, with analytics guys easily warning their GMs off of players with severe underlying issues.

Gotta cut Homer a break since the movement was still getting off the ground at the time, but signing a guy like that to a long term deal today would be indefensible.

To Amac's credit, he was the consummate professional and a steady influence here. But on the ice, he left a lot to be desired.

I love the reply from Provy's agent. If they aren't that far off why doesn't Provy have a deal when were this close to September? They're still not close.
- hereticpride

Not really surprising.Also Boston and Columbus are in the same situation.
And they managed both play-off last season Boston even going all the way to final

Signings like AMac are a lot easier to avoid now, with analytics guys easily warning their GMs off of players with severe underlying issues.

Gotta cut Homer a break since the movement was still getting off the ground at the time, but signing a guy like that to a long term deal today would be indefensible.

To Amac's credit, he was the consummate professional and a steady influence here. But on the ice, he left a lot to be desired.
- Tomahawk

I can't help but wonder though - how many FAs could we potentially have attracted without AMac's hit hampering our cap space? Maybe last offseason we can out-bid Vegas for Stastny; I'm not anti-Hayes, but I can easily say I'd rather have Stastny at 6.5 or greater for two more years than Hayes at 7.14x7.

Signings like AMac are a lot easier to avoid now, with analytics guys easily warning their GMs off of players with severe underlying issues.

Gotta cut Homer a break since the movement was still getting off the ground at the time, but signing a guy like that to a long term deal today would be indefensible.

To Amac's credit, he was the consummate professional and a steady influence here. But on the ice, he left a lot to be desired.
- Tomahawk

Defensive defenseman like MacDonald are still going to have a role in the NHL today. Not enough talent to go around. Veteran defenseman who can eat tough minutes are still a need. You're still going to see signings like that. MacDonald has some injury issues and some ups and downs but he gave the Flyers what they were looking for in most of his time here. He was given way more criticism than he deserved. Better player than given credit for. Like a lot of UFA signings, one year or so too many. Unfortunately they compounded that with the buyout.

Defensive defenseman like MacDonald are still going to have a role in the NHL today. Not enough talent to go around. Veteran defenseman who can eat tough minutes are still a need. You're still going to see signings like that. MacDonald has some injury issues and some ups and downs but he gave the Flyers what they were looking for in most of his time here. He was given way more criticism than he deserved. Better player than given credit for.
- MJL

I think the definition of what it means to play effective defense has changed since that time. The desired traits have shifted more toward preventing entries, active sticks, quick retrievals and triggering exits with possession. There's a new breed of defensive dmen.

I think the definition of what it means to play effective defense has changed since that time. The desired traits have shifted more toward preventing entries, active sticks, quick retrievals and triggering exits with possession. There's a new breed of defensive dmen.
- Tomahawk

For the most part, I agree but there aren't always enough of those players to go around. Coaches still value "situational" defenseman. Teams still have need for that kind of player. There are certainly a lot fewer jobs for that kind of player and may be even less in the future but still a need right now. There just aren't that many Nik Hjamalrsson's around.

For the most part, I agree but there aren't always enough of those players to go around. Coaches still value "situational" defenseman. Teams still have need for that kind of player. There are certainly a lot fewer jobs for that kind of player and may be even less in the future but still a need right now. There just aren't that many Nik Hjamalrsson's around.
- MJL

Sure, but you wouldn't sign any situational guy to a long term deal taking up 8-10% of your team's cap now, right? That's all I'm saying.

Signings like AMac are a lot easier to avoid now, with analytics guys easily warning their GMs off of players with severe underlying issues.

Gotta cut Homer a break since the movement was still getting off the ground at the time, but signing a guy like that to a long term deal today would be indefensible.

To Amac's credit, he was the consummate professional and a steady influence here. But on the ice, he left a lot to be desired.
- Tomahawk

Im pretty sure the market was set by Calgary signing Wisnewski(?) to a god-awful overpayment of a contract

Sure, but you wouldn't sign any situational guy to a long term deal taking up 8-10% of your team's cap now, right? That's all I'm saying.
- Tomahawk

It all depends on need. I agree the opportunities are less but the right player at the right time will get paid.

Defensive defenseman like MacDonald are still going to have a role in the NHL today. Not enough talent to go around. Veteran defenseman who can eat tough minutes are still a need. You're still going to see signings like that. MacDonald has some injury issues and some ups and downs but he gave the Flyers what they were looking for in most of his time here. He was given way more criticism than he deserved. Better player than given credit for. Like a lot of UFA signings, one year or so too many. Unfortunately they compounded that with the buyout.
- MJL

Agreed that AMac will find a home still. Just at a much more manageable cap hit.

Agreed that AMac will find a home still. Just at a much more manageable cap hit.
- hereticpride

Have to see what happens. I think he picked a good team. From a cursory knowledge of their roster, it seems as though they have room for a veteran depth defenseman. Have to see if he was affected by injury last season or was it sharp decline.

Defensive defenseman like MacDonald are still going to have a role in the NHL today. Not enough talent to go around. Veteran defenseman who can eat tough minutes are still a need. You're still going to see signings like that. MacDonald has some injury issues and some ups and downs but he gave the Flyers what they were looking for in most of his time here. He was given way more criticism than he deserved. Better player than given credit for. Like a lot of UFA signings, one year or so too many. Unfortunately they compounded that with the buyout.
- MJL

well if thats what the flyers were looking for for 5 million per, shame on them.

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Donald Breashear was a bad man.

Yea until he fought Wade Belak.

Today @ 8:08 AM ET
Donald Breashear was a bad man.

Yea until he fought Wade Belak.
- mattstake

Easy. They’ve fought a number of times.

Today @ 8:08 AM ET
Donald Breashear was a bad man.

Yea until he fought Wade Belak.
- mattstake

The day brash died. Wade killed him and brash was never the same afterwards. I will never forget that fight