tom webster

I hear completely opposite opinion from people close to RaKu. Some people just connect differently.

As I’ve said before, if Casey develops into a legit asset, this team becomes very deep and a lot better then people are expecting.

I think something you might see is a 13-5 line up with Reider as a PK specialist.

Exactly, my only point is there may be no room for on the job training.

The problem this year is that their is no room for on the job training this year. Every point will be even more at a premium then usual.

I’m not sure that’s true. He’s only two years out from his draft class, pretty common for him to be playing in this tourney.

Me too

Somebody named Jake Rudock

Fitz out with COVID

Grier declined to be part of Lindy’s staff which is why I suggested hiring him here.

Nice story but I’d be interested about his plans now that he’s not with Devils. I’d like to see him here, not because he played here but because of his pedigree and how well respected he is.

We disagree, and I’m pretty sure most of the team would too.

You don’t understand how a team is built and functions if you believe how they treat him doesn’t matter. This isn’t Madden. If building a team was just about acquiring the most talented players, it would be relatively easy. Putting a true team together is a lot more complex. The Bills are a perfect example of this. They tore it down, got rid of players that didn’t buy in. Talent trumps everything but players like KO in hockey, Lee Smith in football, they matter.

I’ve said this before, KO is the ultimate teammate and immensely respected. The team will not do anything that appears to be disrespectful. I’m not even sure they will ever buy him out even when it becomes more financially justified. Unless he decides he wants out, I see him playing out the contract.

They seem to be taking a page out of the Bills playbook. Bring in a bunch of veterans and let them compete for a role.

If you are ranking defenses by yards given up, as has been the standard, you are literally using the NFL equivalent to plus/minus.

This has been happening in the NBA for years. It’s a tool for smart people and allows internal cap teams an opportunity as well. One thing I can guarantee, it is almost impossible to create a CBA that somebody isn’t going to be able to manipulate to their advantage.

Yep.

All this talk about GM’s is fine and dandy but I’m here to tell you this is an ownership driven decision. Anyone that thinks any GM is free to make this decision without ownership approval is mistaken. Anyone that thinks that owners don’t engage in some form of collusion, is also mistaken. They want an occasional offer sheet to keep them out of court. They do not want any more then that.

The 56 game season may be one factor working in their favor along with then getting an extra couple of weeks of practice. Get off to a fast start. Boston for one, could be missing a few key pieces early along with counting on a goalie who done think quit on them.

I believe they still have two deals for goaltenders pending different things happening for two other teams. They may not happen but they are trying.

And he’s not done.

The deal is some what team friendly but the structure of both his and Sergachev’s deal puts $7.2 million in third year. Also, for those thinking someone should have done an offer sheet, remember, to entice the player, you would have to offer enough extra to cover three thresholds. 1) enough to cover the difference from no state income tax 2) enough to cover how much you would have to be over their offer, and finally, 3) how much over that offer you would need to be before a player decided it was worth leaving a Cup winning team for the unknown.

On a run, not a pass. The record is for receiving TD's.

Kind of what I expect as well.