If it was me you wouldn't be posting. Good to know you had your middle earth serf fluff you up.
- NuckUp

Funny how you victims always turn to homophobia.

I just don't think anyone can convince me that he's going to take a minimum aav 1 year contract and he's going to outperform one of the kids in contribution.
- Codes1087

Benning and the Sedins won't disrespect him like that, if he wants to return for another year or 2, he'll likely be offered a contract at similar AAV.

Core of:
Pettersson (1C)
Boeser (1W)
Miller (1W or 2C)
Horvat (2C)
Hoglander (2W)
Podkolzin (2W? Maybe 1W?)
Hughes (Top PMD)
Demko (Workhorse stud 1G)


Just need to get some parts to round out the roster, a 3C and some reliable dmen.
- Nucker101

That seems like the plan. Now let's hope the next GM can get it done.

I just don't think anyone can convince me that he's going to take a minimum aav 1 year contract and he's going to outperform one of the kids in contribution.
- Codes1087

I doubt they would be trying as hard as they are to get Alex his 100th, if he was going to be playing next season.
Alex has always been 1 to try avoid media etc, so I am almost certain tomorrow is his last nhl game.

Benning and the Sedins won't disrespect him like that, if he wants to return for another year or 2, he'll likely be offered a contract at similar AAV.
- Nucker101

Yeah, that's a major problem. Feelings and friendships need to go out the door. This is a business, and should be handled like one. Edler needs to retire or find another place to play. Everyone wants the defense to change, hughes/schmidt/Myers are all back next year. Signing edler will bring back 4/6 of the same defense that we failed with this year.

Benning and the Sedins won't disrespect him like that, if he wants to return for another year or 2, he'll likely be offered a contract at similar AAV.
- Nucker101

Chara took lower year by year deals, Edler will , he doesn't want to leave , 2 yrs @ 2 with a nmc

I doubt they would be trying as hard as they are to get Alex his 100th, if he was going to be playing next season.
Alex has always been 1 to try avoid media etc, so I am almost certain tomorrow is his last nhl game.
- Reubenkincade

I agree. They are clearly all trying to set him up for his 100th. He looks tired. I think he's done after this year. I hope he's done anyway

I doubt they would be trying as hard as they are to get Alex his 100th, if he was going to be playing next season.
Alex has always been 1 to try avoid media etc, so I am almost certain tomorrow is his last nhl game.
- Reubenkincade

the players don't know either way, they're just trying to do it just in case, and probably because it's become a running joke all season long in the locker room. You really think that management has told the locker room that Edler is done here?

Benning recognizes his value and so do the Sedins, he'll be welcomed back if he wants to return, if he wants to go play for a contender in a warmer city down south, he can do that too.

Chara took lower year by year deals, Edler will , he doesn't want to leave , 2 yrs @ 2 with a nmc
- onesmallleap

sure, something like that might work, give a bit on the AAV since Edler still plays a massive role on this team

Funny how you victims always turn to homophobia.
- Marwood

You're homophobic and battered? Reach out to the provincial mental health hotline before it's too late.

He's a good player, so is Hughes.

I think the fantasy is that they're more than they really are. Comparing EP to Matthews? Insanity.

I sure as hell hope my GM hits on some of his top 7 picks, especially when that's considered his strength. Then again, the title is GENERAL MANAGER not DRAFTING MANAGER so I expect more than a nice prospect every year when you're stuck at the bottom of the league standings.
- golfingsince

lol you are a funny dude...

So for EP's first 32 games in the league since 1993 compared:

Yashin - 38 pts
OV - 38 points
Elias Pettersson - 36 points
McDavid - 34 points
S. Crosby - 34 points
E. malkin - 34 points

No that's not top 10 production at all pretty good company there

So the Matthews comparable isn't that far off. Pettersson with 66 points his rookie year Matthews with 69. Before Covid shut down Pettersson second season was on pace for an 80 point season and Matthews second season he had 63 points lol

Now Petey (3rd season) is shut down due to an injury 26 games into a 56 game sched and he's a bust? Come on man be smart.

Let's see what he can put up in an 82 game healthy schedule before declaring busts you think?

Chara took lower year by year deals, Edler will , he doesn't want to leave , 2 yrs @ 2 with a nmc
- onesmallleap

Chara is soo much better than edler and signed a 1 year 795k contract with a contending team.

Edler and chara aren't really comparable imo. Edler to me won't even be a good bottom pairing next year when competing against juolevi/chatfield/Rathbone.

I agree. They are clearly all trying to set him up for his 100th. He looks tired. I think he's done after this year. I hope he's done anyway
- Codes1087

He has been a solid defenseman for this team, and their best defenseman for a decade, but he has lost a step that he couldn't afford to lose.
Hopefully they can find a defenseman that provides some of what Edler has provided over the years.

I doubt they would be trying as hard as they are to get Alex his 100th, if he was going to be playing next season.
Alex has always been 1 to try avoid media etc, so I am almost certain tomorrow is his last nhl game.
- Reubenkincade

If anything the Sedins will be telling Edler to follow their lead.

the players don't know either way, they're just trying to do it just in case, and probably because it's become a running joke all season long in the locker room. You really think that management has told the locker room that Edler is done here?

Benning recognizes his value and so do the Sedins, he'll be welcomed back if he wants to return, if he wants to go play for a contender in a warmer city down south, he can do that too.
- Nucker101

You think the players would tell fans or media anything that is told or said in the locker room.
There is a code for that is followed in that regard, so there should be.

https://www.tsn.ca/vancou...th-organization-1.1641910

Core of:
Pettersson (1C)
Boeser (1W)
Miller (1W or 2C)
Horvat (2C)
Hoglander (2W)
Podkolzin (2W? Maybe 1W?)
Hughes (Top PMD)
Demko (Workhorse stud 1G)


Just need to get some parts to round out the roster, a 3C and some reliable dmen.
- Nucker101

Big steady top 4 RHD be my priority. 3C next.

If anything the Sedins will be telling Edler to follow their lead.
- NuckUp

So, 2 more years.

Big steady top 4 RHD be my priority. 3C next.
- Nighthawk

Bang-on Nighty!!

Chara is soo much better than edler and signed a 1 year 795k contract with a contending team.

Edler and chara aren't really comparable imo. Edler to me won't even be a good bottom pairing next year when competing against juolevi/chatfield/Rathbone.
- Codes1087

Chara took less in Boston too, I wasn't comparing player to player , more so , each players value to their longtime franchises, Edler is still our best defensemen, he plays against all other top lines every game still. We need to find some help for him and put less pressure minutes on him

Chara is soo much better than edler and signed a 1 year 795k contract with a contending team.

Edler and chara aren't really comparable imo. Edler to me won't even be a good bottom pairing next year when competing against juolevi/chatfield/Rathbone.
- Codes1087

Chara is a pylon with long reach... that’s it

I hope so. That’s a pretty prestigious ribbon to have. Right up there with your Pfizer award 🎉
- CanuckDon

This doesn't sound sincere. I take it you're still salty for being treated like the 2nd rate citizen you are. I tried to get you in the club Don but i'm beginning to regret it.

You think the players would tell fans or media anything that is told or said in the locker room.
There is a code for that is followed in that regard, so there should be.
- Reubenkincade

if you truly believe that management tells the players who's staying or being let go during the season then I don't what else to tell you except that the tooth fairy isn't real.

Chara is a pylon with long reach... that’s it
- Nighthawk

I heard he can hit and throw a punch too.

Big steady top 4 RHD be my priority. 3C next.
- Nighthawk

I can only imagine how scary this team will be once this talented young core gets a stronger support group