Pleasantly surprised
- Michael Pachla

Yes

We should be all over this

Hurricanes examining trade options for Jake - 10-14-2020
https://www.prosportsdail...jake-gardiner-654461.html

We should be all over this

Hurricanes examining trade options for Jake - 10-14-2020
https://www.prosportsdail...jake-gardiner-654461.html
- Mentalorgasm5

LHD and a good one at that. Not sure how I feel about him, I guess it depends what you have to trade an if you can offset by trading Miller or Montour elsewhere

LHD and a good one at that. Not sure how I feel about him, I guess it depends what you have to trade an if you can offset by trading Miller or Montour elsewhere
- turbo044

Isn't he rotten, defensively?

Figures we would sign Hall, the season gets canceled, then he walks.
- Powerslave

I'd be more worried about his injuries

I didn't watch him in Arizona but when he came back from his knee injury he didn't seem to have that edge he had before, not sure if he was holding back and wasn't comfortable at first but when he is on he is on

Not sure if was talked about but the knights GM said that he doesn't see next season starting until Feb 1st and not a full 82 games, probably 48-56 games and said only if fans are allowed in because the NHL is a gate revenue league where if people aren't there teams won't survive.....and bubbles won't work for regular season


If there is no season what happens to contracts? Will the be rolled over? But what happens to those older players like marleau who may not have it in them a year older
- dmarsden2988

It's an excellent question, and my guess is there is no answer right now.

I'm not even sure what happens to guys getting payments if there is no season - do they give the money back?

Probably an epic fight between the NHL and NHLPA is coming.

that's why i'd prefer him away from jack with staal and, probably (i hope,) cozens
- Michael Pachla

While I am sure Krueger was a big selling point, and as you mentioned in your very well written and informed thread, eichel was another selling point. I am sure hall had discussions about playing with eichel knowing that his points will increase just by having a top center so his next contract will be one he can comfortably live with

I think he will play with eichel and if things don't work out move down to staal

He was able to do his thing more with Nico because Nico even as a rookie has a good 2 way game and helped cover Hall's lapses on defense

that's why i'd prefer him away from jack with staal and, probably (i hope,) cozens
- Michael Pachla

I'm also guessing that he was given assurances that he would play with Eichel.

Of course, promises are made to be broken.

We should be all over this

Hurricanes examining trade options for Jake - 10-14-2020
https://www.prosportsdail...jake-gardiner-654461.html
- Mentalorgasm5

"Sabres should definitely sign him!" said the Leafs fan.

All the tools, hockey brain of a toolbox.

"Sabres should definitely sign him!" said the Leafs fan.

All the tools, hockey brain of a toolbox.
- Atomic Wedgie

So, million dollar skills, ten cent head?

Dadanov signed 3yrs 15mill in Ottawa, pretty good signing for them
- Buff36

I’d have done that here for sure if we could’ve made it work with the Cap

So, million dollar skills, ten cent head?
- Powerslave

My theory on Gardiner is that growing up, his skating skills were always better than the kids he was playing with. So whenever he got into trouble, he could always just skate himself out of it. He never learned how to actually play hockey.

And then he got to the NHL.

He seemed like a nice guy, I don't want to pile on him (because he took far too much abuse in Toronto), but good lord, sometimes he would just do stuff that would make you shake your head.

He was especially fond of hanging onto the puck for too long while skating out of the zone, running of out options, and making a panic pass to his d-partner that would absolutely frank him.

But hey, doesn't count as a turnover for ol' Jakey, right?

I'd be more worried about his injuries

I didn't watch him in Arizona but when he came back from his knee injury he didn't seem to have that edge he had before, not sure if he was holding back and wasn't comfortable at first but when he is on he is on
- dmarsden2988

He actually mentioned that in his introduction presser. How for the first time since his injury he is completely healthy.

He actually mentioned that in his introduction presser. How for the first time since his injury he is completely healthy.
- Stripes77

He also said that going into the season

He may be, but athletes will always say that, and I hope he is

While I am sure Krueger was a big selling point, and as you mentioned in your very well written and informed thread, eichel was another selling point. I am sure hall had discussions about playing with eichel knowing that his points will increase just by having a top center so his next contract will be one he can comfortably live with

I think he will play with eichel and if things don't work out move down to staal

He was able to do his thing more with Nico because Nico even as a rookie has a good 2 way game and helped cover Hall's lapses on defense
- dmarsden2988

Thx. I believe Hall/Eichel will a thing as well.

Yea, 7 mill.
- SABRES 89

I am guessing that is a hard 7 .... that they dont want to get off that number

He also said that going into the season

He may be, but athletes will always say that, and I hope he is
- dmarsden2988

a knee injury like his always takes that 2nd year to feel "normal" again.

We should be all over this

Hurricanes examining trade options for Jake - 10-14-2020
https://www.prosportsdail...jake-gardiner-654461.html
- Mentalorgasm5

Why?
He was questionable with the Leafs
And he was worse with the Canes

I'm also guessing that he was given assurances that he would play with Eichel.

Of course, promises are made to be broken.
- Atomic Wedgie

It’ll be interesting to see how they gel,
bc Eichel & Hall BOTH like to carry the puck

Might make sense to split them up,
and have each of them be the focal point of their own line

It’ll be interesting to see how they gel,
bc Eichel & Hall BOTH like to carry the puck

Might make sense to split them up,
and have each of them be the focal point of their own line
- jdfitz77

Skinner Jack Skunk
Hall Staal Cozens

Looks real good to me as Staal can certainly play the distributor role

It’ll be interesting to see how they gel,
bc Eichel & Hall BOTH like to carry the puck

Might make sense to split them up,
and have each of them be the focal point of their own line
- jdfitz77

Think hall is looking for what will make him the most on a long term contract and playing with eichel will maximize his points potential

I am assuming other teams didn't offer long term contracts due to flat cap and uncertainty with covid so figured his best shot at a big payday is to get through next season with Max points

There weren't many long term deals handed out this year and he could have gone to a team that has shown they are or at least have been a playoff team

He took a gamble so time to see if it pays off

Skinner Jack Skunk
Hall Staal Cozens

Looks real good to me as Staal can certainly play the distributor role
- Michael Pachla

They have options that’s forsure.

Hall-Eichel-Cozens
Skinner-Staal-Reinhart

Hall-Eichel-Olofsson
Skinner-Staal-Reinhart

We are all having fun wondering who Hall wants to play with, but I think we also need to ask who Eichel wants to play with.

They have options that’s forsure.

Hall-Eichel-Cozens
Skinner-Staal-Reinhart

Hall-Eichel-Olofsson
Skinner-Staal-Reinhart
- Pegullaville

Skinner eichel cozens
Hall staal tage
Olofsson Eakin Reinhart

Spread it around. To me that’s the best way to roll 3 scoring lines.

We are all having fun wondering who Hall wants to play with, but I think we also need to ask who Eichel wants to play with.
- Atomic Wedgie

I don’t care who wants what. I want what is best.