I just look at teams like the Leafs and Rangers with all kinds of money being able to manipulate the situation. Therefore there will be buyouts.
- golfingsince

I wonder how many free agents are going to want to live on the North East area this year especially NY or Mass

I just look at teams like the Leafs and Rangers with all kinds of money being able to manipulate the situation. Therefore there will be buyouts.
- golfingsince

i think there will be buyouts too but when is the question. i believed they would happen this summer but i'm not so sure now.

getting back to the markstrom discussion, if the cap is flat, i don't think his ask comes down too much. i'm not sure jb will say "sure the cap is $80m but i'm not spending to that." he may but other teams won't so he'll have to compete with those other offers.

this summer might not be the best time to be a UFA but it might be a LOT better than being one next summer. at least this summer, the cap will be the same for next year because there is no modelling to predict next year's revenues.

I wonder how many free agents are going to want to live on the North East area this year especially NY or Mass
- VANTEL

it would be hilarious if the small town teams eg edmonton, columbus, winnipeg etc., become desired places to play because they are less densely populated cities with less chance to get the Rona.

i think there will be buyouts too but when is the question. i believed they would happen this summer but i'm not so sure now.

getting back to the markstrom discussion, if the cap is flat, i don't think his ask comes down too much. i'm not sure jb will say "sure the cap is $80m but i'm not spending to that." he may but other teams won't so he'll have to compete with those other offers.

this summer might not be the best time to be a UFA but it might be a LOT better than being one next summer. at least this summer, the cap will be the same for next year because there is no modelling to predict next year's revenues.
- RealityChecker

Tons of that going around league wide.
- Nighthawk

Why lay any blame on the other sh!tty league GM's when you can hang it all on Benning lol

i think there will be buyouts too but when is the question. i believed they would happen this summer but i'm not so sure now.

getting back to the markstrom discussion, if the cap is flat, i don't think his ask comes down too much. i'm not sure jb will say "sure the cap is $80m but i'm not spending to that." he may but other teams won't so he'll have to compete with those other offers.

this summer might not be the best time to be a UFA but it might be a LOT better than being one next summer. at least this summer, the cap will be the same for next year because there is no modelling to predict next year's revenues.
- RealityChecker

Players will get offered 1 year deals, by teams that can afford to pay it.

it would be hilarious if the small town teams eg edmonton, columbus, winnipeg etc., become desired places to play because they are less densely populated cities with less chance to get the Rona.
- RealityChecker

I could see Vancouver benefiting if it does. Our numbers are good and climate is great and of course the city

I wonder how many free agents are going to want to live on the North East area this year especially NY or Mass
- VANTEL

Good point. Maybe they'll have more clarity when it's time to sign FA's.

I am willing to bet a 20.00 donation to the charity of your choice that next year they are a top 10 team and cap compliant.
- VANTEL

They'll improve but top 10 might be a stretch. 10-16 Should be the case. I thought 16-21 this year and we were right there in it. Regardless of what happens to the season this year they will be a PO team next season.

Leave the cap 'issues' to #teamwhiner

Why lay any blame on the other sh!tty league GM's when you can hang it all on Benning lol
- LordHumungous

why lay any blame on benning when you can deflect and talk about others' mistakes. lol

i think there will be buyouts too but when is the question. i believed they would happen this summer but i'm not so sure now.

getting back to the markstrom discussion, if the cap is flat, i don't think his ask comes down too much. i'm not sure jb will say "sure the cap is $80m but i'm not spending to that." he may but other teams won't so he'll have to compete with those other offers.

this summer might not be the best time to be a UFA but it might be a LOT better than being one next summer. at least this summer, the cap will be the same for next year because there is no modelling to predict next year's revenues.
- RealityChecker

Poor Taylor Hall, kid is cursed, he’s always in a losing situation

They'll improve but top 10 might be a stretch. 10-16 Should be the case. I thought 16-21 this year and we were right there in it. Regardless of what happens to the season this year they will be a PO team next season.

Leave the cap 'issues' to #teamwhiner
- LordHumungous

Pick a side then and donate

FYI right now they are 2 wins out of 10 th

I could see Vancouver benefiting if it does. Our numbers are good and climate is great and of course the city
- VANTEL

Dr. Bonnie just said on the news, today was our highest one day case increase at 71

Players will get offered 1 year deals, by teams that can afford to pay it.
- golfingsince

they'll get offered 1 year deals but they'll still want long term ones. there's always going to be some gm's offering longer term deals. and thus you (JB) has to compete with them too.

plus, if you (in the general sense) foresee an x% clawback on all salaries in the next couple of seasons or through the new CBA, it doesn't hurt to offer longer term deals since you know they'll get discounted as well.

i still think markstrom gets a longer term deal this summer.

I personally don't expect you to match each individual bet. This is fun and a win/win.
You pay your $20 and we remind you everyday that you were wrong.
- Marwood

😂

i think there will be buyouts too but when is the question. i believed they would happen this summer but i'm not so sure now.

getting back to the markstrom discussion, if the cap is flat, i don't think his ask comes down too much. i'm not sure jb will say "sure the cap is $80m but i'm not spending to that." he may but other teams won't so he'll have to compete with those other offers.

this summer might not be the best time to be a UFA but it might be a LOT better than being one next summer. at least this summer, the cap will be the same for next year because there is no modelling to predict next year's revenues.
- RealityChecker

The expansion draft next summer might make it appealing for some players to become UFA then. It gives them the option of where they want to play and not have to sweat whether or not they will be protected.

Dr. Bonnie just said on the news, today was our highest one day case increase at 71
- Pacificgem

i didn't see but doesn't that largely have to do with the meat plant in vancouver that had a lot of new cases (20+). they were reported but not listed in yesterday's briefing.

either way... fcuk!

Dr. Bonnie just said on the news, today was our highest one day case increase at 71
- Pacificgem

Someone said her voice cracked when she was talking today so I assumed it was bad news

i think he'll get 5 years at 6m. risk/reward but that seems like a deal that jb would do.

edit: lefty beat me to the numbers. he's pretty fast for a fat guy.
- RealityChecker

Is that only JB or his worth in a new world after covid?

i didn't see but doesn't that largely have to do with the meat plant in vancouver that had a lot of new cases (20+). they were reported but not listed in yesterday's briefing.

either way... fcuk!
- RealityChecker

Yes

i didn't see but doesn't that largely have to do with the meat plant in vancouver that had a lot of new cases (20+). they were reported but not listed in yesterday's briefing.

either way... fcuk!
- RealityChecker

That chicken plant in East Vancouver they said every one had it there

Just gonna put it out there, $5M a year might seems like a really large number by this time next year.
- golfingsince

Agree

they'll get offered 1 year deals but they'll still want long term ones. there's always going to be some gm's offering longer term deals. and thus you (JB) has to compete with them too.

plus, if you (in the general sense) foresee an x% clawback on all salaries in the next couple of seasons or through the new CBA, it doesn't hurt to offer longer term deals since you know they'll get discounted as well.

i still think markstrom gets a longer term deal this summer.
- RealityChecker

Just out of curiosity if a player accepts a 1x4.5 deal vs 3x3 does a rollback affect his actual dollars year 1?

I mean you still would have 2 years to collect another 5+

The expansion draft next summer might make it appealing for some players to become UFA then. It gives them the option of where they want to play and not have to sweat whether or not they will be protected.
- Load Management

but next summer, the revenue picture will be a lot clearer. if revenues go down significantly next season, next year will be the worst time to be a UFA.

if that happens, i could see players wanting 1 or 2 year deals hoping that revenues go back up.

so, i still say that this summer is better than next summer to be a UFA.

It really does sound like a great project.


I hope guys like Nightie and Neem jump on board maybe even LH
- VANTEL

Once I decide if top 10 or not. I’m mulling it over & hard to choose atm.