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Sep 4 @ 8:37 PM ET
I personally can't wait for the day when TK matures and wastes less energy yapping and stick slamming. He should let his skill do the talking. - Tomahawk
I’m right there with you. He has a number of personality traits on the ice I can’t stand. During his rookie season he uses to tap his stick on the ice calling for the puck, which clearly gives away his position on the ice. The coaches must have talked to him about that. That’s one trait I’m glad is long gone.
In my opinion his trade value is next to nothing. If you look at just the player, teams may well be willing to take a chance. But given the very high uncertainties that skew negative (healthy scratch forever in favor of guys like Hagg), who will want to take on a contract like that in a flat salary cap, unless they are trading like for like? - PT21
I agree it’s low. I always think some teams with lower cap hits would take a chance. Change of scenery is good for players at times. Unless the third line is him and Haag. If Braun isn’t retained. I could see him resigning. But if not I still wouldn’t be opposed as I like cap space. Sign another for cheaper.
I agree it’s low. I always think some teams with lower cap hits would take a chance. Change of scenery is good for players at times. Unless the third line is him and Haag. If Braun isn’t retained. I could see him resigning. But if not I still wouldn’t be opposed as I like cap space. Sign another for cheaper. - Peter Richards
You have to let Braun walk at this point. He served his purpose and was a good addition.
Really hope they trade Hagg as well ; sell while value is high!!
You have to let Braun walk at this point. He served his purpose and was a good addition.
Really hope they trade Hagg as well ; sell while value is high!! - login
All teams need role players like Haag. Not saying he’s off the table. Just think he won’t take much more to stay.
I believe he will resign, and will sign for about 2.25 a year. I think they like him here - PT21
And that will be a complete over payment. cant afford to over pay the low end players. It is going to be a tight free agent market. Many vets will be available looking for work.
Hagg is a dime a dozen dman. I fear is the gm resigns him for 2 mill per for a few years - login
I could see 1.5 to 2.2 depending on the season end and length. Imo that’s about the going rate for 3rd d pairs. Myers has to sign and Egor in the wings.
I agree it’s low. I always think some teams with lower cap hits would take a chance. Change of scenery is good for players at times. Unless the third line is him and Haag. If Braun isn’t retained. I could see him resigning. But if not I still wouldn’t be opposed as I like cap space. Sign another for cheaper. - Peter Richards
I dont think its inconceivable that Braun walks and they play the lottery of Hagg + Ghost/Friedman/Sam/Zamula and see how things shake out.
Way things are going, I would be pretty surprised if there is Hockey again this calendar year after the playoffs, so it will likely be a while.
And that will be a complete over payment. cant afford to over pay the low end players. It is going to be a tight free agent market. Many vets will be available looking for work. - login
We will see. That's my prediction, and it is based on the fact that I think the big brass value Hagg more than you do.
Shayne Gostisbehere had a 65 point season in 2017-2018. I do not remember very many young defenseman that skilled having a career path like this. He doesn't even play anymore. Very odd. I think everyone knew he'd never be a shutdown type. Pretty disappointing.
Shayne Gostisbehere had a 65 point season in 2017-2018. I do not remember very many young defenseman that skilled having a career path like this. He doesn't even play anymore. Very odd. I think everyone knew he'd never be a shutdown type. Pretty disappointing. - PLindbergh31
Yes. One of the reasons I think he needs a change of scenery.
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Sep 4 @ 9:46 PM ET
Shayne Gostisbehere had a 65 point season in 2017-2018. I do not remember very many young defenseman that skilled having a career path like this. He doesn't even play anymore. Very odd. I think everyone knew he'd never be a shutdown type. Pretty disappointing. - PLindbergh31
Del Zetto fell off a cliff but even still he didn’t get benched this much as I recall.
To me you either gotta run with him in a top 6 spot next year or you move him.
Who ever would’ve guessed Dallas would make it to the conference final this year. Nuts. - hereticpride
If Grubauer did not get injured, I think Avs would have won in 6. Also, there is quite a drop off in the talent level from their forwards to D. Though Makar may bridge that gap.
Also, there was well over 8 total goals a game on average in that series.