Then why do people want to re-sign him? LA is the one place I could see him taking less money due to family circumstances.
- Pacificgem

I want him here if the price is right and term is not too long.

Again teams will be moving contracts because this is a special year. GMs have to do their homework.

If you can get a Fluery for 3.5 -4 mil or Johnson from the Leafs then go that route . Signing long term costly contracts to UFAs should be the last resort.

Off topic, but just heading up to Renny for an overnight. The Northern's have been poking around the mouth. Starting to show pretty good around Secretary as well. FYI
- Load Management

Good luck

Good luck
- Pacificgem

Thanks. Talk at you boys tomorrow. Keep it civil.

Thanks. Talk at you boys tomorrow. Keep it civil.

- Load Management

That’s no fun

Horvat said bubble hockey was hard, he probably wouldn’t do it again.
- Pacificgem

Then how do you think hockey starts in Dec?

Do you think the borders will be open then?

Buffalo have 10 roster players next year and the owner wants internal cap of 70 mil

Buffalo have 10 roster players next year and the owner wants internal cap of 70 mil
- VANTEL

I guess we're not sending Loui there.

Buffalo have 10 roster players next year and the owner wants internal cap of 70 mil
- VANTEL

Boston also looking at cutting, or at least letting go of some high-priced free agents

I guess we're not sending Loui there.

- VanHockeyGuy

He would fit perfectly in there . Brings them close to the floor and actual cap hit is 5 mil for the two years.

Boston also looking at cutting, or at least letting go of some high-priced free agents
- Reubenkincade

Truthfully it is about time. You look at TORs contracts it is nuts.

I have heard Buffalo's name as one of the teams trying to sell. You look at their roster and it looks like they are trying to move all contracts and come in with an AHL roster.

Then how do you think hockey starts in Dec?

Do you think the borders will be open then?
- VanHockeyGuy

Your use of the winky-face emoji is out of control.

Take control of it before it controls you.

Your use of the winky-face emoji is out of control.

Take control of it before it controls you.
- bloatedmosquito

Duly noted.

I have heard Buffalo's name as one of the teams trying to sell. You look at their roster and it looks like they are trying to move all contracts and come in with an AHL roster.
- VANTEL

Look at their football team wanting to split home games with Toronto; WTF? Now their hockey team is in shambles. Buffalo is doomed.

Duly noted.
- VanHockeyGuy

That was not the response I was expecting. I was looking for a bit more salt tbh.

Look at their football team wanting to split home games with Toronto; WTF? Now their hockey team is in shambles. Buffalo is doomed.
- bloatedmosquito

At least they can find comfort in their beautiful city

At least they can find comfort in their beautiful city
- VANTEL

Most of those northern US industrial cities have taken a beating. Have you ever been to Baltimore? From Philadelphia to Washington DC it’s basically a wasteland.

Most of those northern US industrial cities have taken a beating. Have you ever been to Baltimore? From Philadelphia to Washington DC it’s basically a wasteland.
- bloatedmosquito

Been to many places in NY. Vermont Conn Atlantic city Mass and West Palm Beach Fla

So no

I have heard Buffalo's name as one of the teams trying to sell. You look at their roster and it looks like they are trying to move all contracts and come in with an AHL roster.
- VANTEL

They would love to be playing their home games in Hamilton.
I wouldn't mind seeing another team in Ontario.

They would love to be playing their home games in Hamilton.
I wouldn't mind seeing another team in Ontario.
- Reubenkincade

I don't know if he has the money for Transfer Fees. I think he is ridding all contracts to sell.

I don't know if he has the money for Transfer Fees. I think he is ridding all contracts to sell.
- VANTEL

https://www.nhl.com/player/sam-reinhart-8477933

Buffalo have 10 roster players next year and the owner wants internal cap of 70 mil
- VANTEL

And Eichel takes up 10 million so they have 60 million left!!! We are going to have to see some serious player movement for sure and teams will want to make deals as you have stated a few times with and eye on actual money vs. cap hit. This off season will be super busy for all teams.

I also think that JB has learned to use the media to set early parameters for future negotiations ( "Marky has earned the right to test free agency") Basically saying we won't be backed into a corner. and he has manged to get players signed to lower contracts than originally speculated(Boeser, Myers-I still don't love it but most expected him to be 7+) I feel like they will have to give the ELC's of Hoglander, OJ and even Lind fill out the lineup.

I guess we're not sending Loui there.

- VanHockeyGuy

Or maybe they are ideal? $6M cap hit with only $2.5M/year owed in actual dollars for the last two years.

Serviceable, defensive vet who could play on the third line - pretty much exactly what that sieve of a team needs.

$70M budget with an official cap of $73.5M - looks a little better PR wise. Canucks should get their Ashley Schaeffer pants on and sell it

Then how do you think hockey starts in Dec?

Do you think the borders will be open then?
- VanHockeyGuy

No bubble if border closed Canadian Division probably Jan tho

Or maybe they are ideal? $6M cap hit with only $2.5M/year owed in actual dollars for the last two years.

Serviceable, defensive vet who could play on the third line - pretty much exactly what that sieve of a team needs.

$70M budget with an official cap of $73.5M - looks a little better PR wise. Canucks should get their Ashley Schaeffer pants on and sell it
- CoolerHeads

Figure a way how to get Reinhart from them. JV, Gaudette +.