Andrew Amerk

I’d agree. I’d say Vanek was a first line player, Roy a second or third liner. Max could slot anywhere in the top three lines.

Correct. An article about 06-07: ”Miller ended up with 40 wins that year and the team was also led by co-captains Briere (95 points) and Drury (37 goals), and a formidable third line consisting of Vanek (43 goals), Afinogenov (61 points in 56 games) and center Derek Roy (42 assists).“ 43 goals on the 3rd line. That’s just insane.

That contract is fine though, because if he gets hurt in 2 years, they can void the remainder, correct?

IIRC, Vanek-Roy-Afinogenov was a 3rd line Ruff deployed to create mismatches.

I could be wrong, I’m just not seeing what others are. Asplund looks to me ready for a 4th line spot.

This sounds like the family of 6 that was behind me at Dollar Tree tonight. None of them had masks, and they were all standing within inches of me at the register - despite a sign at the door that said everyone is required to wear a mask, and signs showing where to stand at checkout. They clearly didn’t care, and the poor teenager cashier wasn’t gonna enforce anything. When I said something to them, I was ignored.

I guess the question is, what are we targeting for that 8th pick? Someone we hope turns into a Selke contender, when we might be able to grab one now who is only 21? I think he’s very available. We lament not getting JT Miller. Let’s make a serious move if it makes sense. I guess it’s up to Kevyn and Kym.

This would be fun. We could all argue on zoom instead of on here! I am in if @john wawrow is in.

That’s the inherent problem here. If he IS available, other teams can probably offer better than Mitts, 1st, Ryan Johnson (I honestly don’t even know who he is or heard much about him). STL really paid out their butt to get ROR, so what do we need to give up for Rocco?

It’ll be interesting to see which NHL players opt out. The new agreement guarantees players who opt out will still get their playoff bonuses, correct?

I’d have to think with only 7.8 mil to play with, only 15 current contracts and only 3 D-men for next season, they’d be looking to sign both Cernak and Sergachev and trade Cirelli, or only keep one of Cernak or Sergachev and move one and also Cirelli. If anything, maybe they’d be asking for Mitts, Joki, and a 1st.

I agree that Risto has a fair contract. My point was that TBL isn’t in a position to take on a contract like his - they’re going to need to shed money, not take more on.

Id have to think if TBL was going to consider a trade, a Risto contract isn’t something they’d want to take on. They’d want prospects, picks, cheap players.

The Lightning only have $7.8 million in cap space as it stands for next season. With only 15 players under contract for next season, and only three of them being defencemen, the Lightning have some work to do. They will need players on entry-level deals to step up. However, that does not solve the issues they will have signing key free agents in Sergachev, Cirelli, and Cernak. I’m not sure how they’re gonna make it all work, it’ll be interesting to see. I also don’t think they’d view trading Cirelli to Buffalo as a problem - they traded Drouin to Montreal, and TBL probably doesn’t view the Sabres as any immediate threat to their dominance. The presence of Cozens on the Buffalo roster shouldn’t be an issue either - having “too many” good centers is a good problem to have. My main curiosity is what we would have to give up, as it’s been pointed out that we do have a lack of depth as it is.

For a comparison: Cirelli - .56 PPG first 3 seasons (.65 this season) ROR - .45 PPG first 3 seasons (.57 at the time we obtained him) Aside from whether or not he is realistically obtainable, it boils down to whoever is in charge of these decisions choosing whether a Selke-contending building block for the future like a Cirelli is a better option than a “cheaper alternative” (such as a Haula) for 2 years while we hope someone else develops into the 2C role. Also, I hope those brilliant minds in charge are aware of the frustrations of the fanbase, and realize if they want people at the rink buying overpriced La Nova pizza slice and/or seeing La Nova logos behind the net on TV, a player like a Cirelli is going to help the hope tank more than a player like a Haula.

I have a hunch that this tidbit doesn’t matter. It would appear from that TBL Return To Play video, that he lives in Tampa during the off-season working as a waiter at a restaurant, and rides jet skis with jeans on.

1. Can we realistically obtain him? 2. What will he cost to obtain?

Made my daughter a Bacon BBQ Cheddar Burger, a white hot, brown sugar baked beans, deviled mac salad, and potato skins. Brought her great grandpa the same items. Didn’t even have to use my AK. It was a good day.

Exactly. Just say it’s Rick Dudley, president of Rick Dudley operations.

Bondra was another favorite of mine. Gave me one of his sticks after a Sabres game when I was a kid. Would’ve won the Rocket Richard in 97-98, but the award didn’t exist until 98-99. 500 goal scorer.

If Warrener had been covering Straka on the GWG... Not sure to this day why he went into the corner by himself leaving Straka all alone in front.

I’m still shocked to this day that the Kasparaitis puck toss doesn’t hold a bigger place in our lores of misery.

Oh well. It’s a 4th line. Everyone on it should be easily replaceable. If only we didn’t have someone making $6 million on it.

I watch a lot of Amerks games. No, he doesn’t have it. Just my opinion based on what I’ve seen.