meh, never got why it was so bad, if offersheets weren't meant to be used then they shouldn't exist.
- Pat1993

Maybe they would happen more often if general managers and owners wouldn't act like hurt babies afterwards.

I remember Brian Burke saying that Kevin Lowe challenged him to a fist fight after the Dustin Penner offer sheet

As I said it's an unwritten rule between GMs ... it's considered tampering with another team's lineup. If I was a GM and someone else messed around with my players, I would be mad too. You can't blame Carolina for protecting their interests, the extra $20 was a clear message to Bergy.

Among other reasons, Bergy got fired because Molson knew that Bergy would be blackballed by other GMs and would no longer be able to do his job effectively.
- Garfield512

yeah, Bergevin did fail with his offersheet, but I don't really buy in that "unwritten rule" argument, that's just BS. if it's there to be used then it's fair game.

Maybe they would happen more often if general managers and owners wouldn't act like hurt babies afterwards.

I remember Brian Burke saying that Kevin Lowe challenged him to a fist fight after the Dustin Penner offer sheet
- stinger67

oh yeah, good times

Maybe they would happen more often if general managers and owners wouldn't act like hurt babies afterwards.

I remember Brian Burke saying that Kevin Lowe challenged him to a fist fight after the Dustin Penner offer sheet
- stinger67

You have it reversed.

Lowe offer sheeted Penner and Burke wanted to fight him.

Maybe they would happen more often if general managers and owners wouldn't act like hurt babies afterwards.

I remember Brian Burke saying that Kevin Lowe challenged him to a fist fight after the Dustin Penner offer sheet
- stinger67

was that the "rent a barn" one? that was pure gold. good times.

You have it reversed.

Lowe offer sheeted Penner and Burke wanted to fight him.
- Scabeh

I hope they faxed each other a fist or something at least.

yeah, Bergevin did fail with his offersheet, but I don't really buy in that "unwritten rule" argument, that's just BS. if it's there to be used then it's fair game.
- Pat1993

You wouldn't last long as a GM ... it takes 2 to Tango when trying to make a deal. Good luck trying to make a deal if no one wants to deal with you.

Whether you think it's BS or not, it's a fact that offersheets are a very bad idea for one's reputation.

You wouldn't last long as a GM ... it takes 2 to Tango when trying to make a deal. Good luck trying to make a deal if no one wants to deal with you.

Whether you think it's BS or not, it's a fact that offersheets are a very bad idea for one's reputation.
- Garfield512

oh whatever dude, as if you'd do any better, come on now

You have it reversed.

Lowe offer sheeted Penner and Burke wanted to fight him.
- Scabeh

Did Burke offer sheet Kessel? Or was it a trade in the end

oh whatever dude, as if you'd do any better, come on now
- Pat1993

I'd last longer than you for sure ... if you can't understand the simple concept of tampering then there's no hope for your longevity as a GM.

I'd last longer than you for sure ... if you can't understand the simple concept of tampering then there's no hope for your longevity as a GM.
- Garfield512

ok, cool, whatever you say bruh.

Did Burke offer sheet Kessel? Or was it a trade in the end
- Fredo

It was a trade.

He basically said "we could offer sheet him but let's give you too much in a trade instead".

He's a smart guy.

You have it reversed.

Lowe offer sheeted Penner and Burke wanted to fight him.
- Scabeh

https://www.hockeyfeed.co...ist-fight-between-nhl-gms

In this, Burke says that it's Lowe who wanted to fight him, but I'm sure Burke was mainly responsible for the escalation

That offersheet was a dumb ass move from Bergy ... you just don't do that. it's an unwritten rule between GM's.

Bergy then panicked when Carolina retaliated and had to settle for Dvorak.

I'm happy we got rid of Bergy & Cie.
- Garfield512

The offer sheet is part of the rules, but you can't be stupid about it, like MB was... and MB got played by Aho and his agents.

I don't mind Dvorak, but he was never going to be the answer and certainly not for the cost of the acquisition. Most people knew that from the moment the trade was made, but some still wanted to believe.

Also, MB got played by Arizona there too.

https://www.hockeyfeed.co...ist-fight-between-nhl-gms

In this, Burke says that it's Lowe who wanted to fight him, but I'm sure Burke was mainly responsible for the escalation
- stinger67

Sup Stinger did you find another job?

The offer sheet is part of the rules, but you can't be stupid about it, like MB was... and MB got played by Aho and his agents.

I don't mind Dvorak, but he was never going to be the answer and certainly not for the cost of the acquisition. Most people knew that from the moment the trade was made, but some still wanted to believe.

Also, MB got played by Arizona there too.
- Mashadar

I never really thought it was a good trade but I'll admit I "wanted to believe" lol... a decent 3rd line center finally blooming on a better team. I had a dream.

How about a player that can play both C and W, produce offensively and will be rested for the playoffs?


- Symba007

Nah, I have their guy that can play BOTH center and Wing

F U then Stinger

F U then Stinger
- Fredo

no stinger first

F U then Stinger
- Fredo

I guess he did and he's now too good for us.

F U then Stinger
- Fredo

harsh but fair

and all the fucks were given

and all the fucks were given
- WaterBoy

butts were filled too

butts were filled too
- kicksave856