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That’s really ballsy. He’s expensive, but he’s elite. I know they will be paying him $10M for next 5 years, but it’s not like they’ll be paying a goalie nothing during this time. So, this should be viewed as how much extra money would this be costing the Kraken.

The reason he’s unhappy is because the Avs haven’t ponied up his money quick enough. He wants to stay in Colorado, but just wants them to hurry up and pay him his due. Sounds familiar to a squabble they had with a former player who we all used to know.

I don’t know which side did it, but I believe bridges haven’t just been burnt, but rather have been nuked. Why do I think this? Both parties are acting very strangely. Jack is not fussing like a player trying to get traded. No temper tantrums on Twitter, no trade demands. And when he does speak, he acts like he’s been traded already. Like it’s a done deal and he’s care-free Our GM…when GMs are trying to get maximal value for a player, they pump them up in the media. They say stuff like “Jack is an extremely important part of our team. We expect him to be professional and be an indispensable part of our run at the Stanley Cup in 2022.” But, no, we get “We only want players who want to be here.” But, we’re hearing none of the usual verbiage. We are getting the exact opposite.

If he has no intention of signing with us, I would leave Ulmark unprotected. He would be a good decoy to avoid losing someone else, like Borgen, Asplund, or Bjork

Seems like an appropriate person to trade for Jack then. They both have health issues.

There’s nothing to stop acquiring team from flipping him after next season before it kicks in. Or, for them to ask Jack to rescind it (which he may go for to play for a contender). His future NMC should hold little influence in trading him now.

Must be a decent one if they just bothered to clear $10M. And even better that this is being leaked for other teams to take notice.

“Alex, I’ll take things reporters do to get future scoops for $1000 please”

It’s amazing we could’ve had Jake Allen for a 3rd and a 7th. Instead, we sat on our hands. Could’ve used him this past season.

Then why do you act like there was some kind of subterfuge with the reporter? She asked him whether he would like to play for the Bruins some day. A legitimate question for any home town reporter. No reporter tricks there. He didn’t just say, “yes, that’s every kids dream”. He said maybe “now”. This is fine, and an important part of the interview you seemed to have omitted. Instead, you’re main take was that he was “led”.

You’re leaving out a very specific piece of information. This is the quote ““Every kid grows up dreaming of playing for their hometown team. Whether that happens now, later in my career. Who knows if it ever happens….” I really don’t care about the playing for the hometown team bit. It’s every kid’s dream. But he’s under contract for the next 5 years on a team not named the Bruins. So why did he say the bolded? Why would he want that “now” given he’s the Captain of the team that owes him $50M for the next 5 years?

I don’t doubt this happened (because Botterill), but I can find any evidence this happened. How did this play out? Was it multiple trades? https://www.capfriendly.com/trades/staff/jason-botterill

If we make the playoffs, this would mean that we improved by trading Eichel. So, moving on from Jack would be looked at in a positive light and KA will be known as the one who realized this and pulled the trigger. For better or worse, this will be his defining moment.

For better or for worse, Adams will be forever be known as the GM who traded Eichel. He better win (or at least break even) this trade or history won’t be kind on him. Even for Botterill, his defining moment was trading ROR. You can’t discuss Botterill without bringing up the ROR trade.

I’m starting the 5-year countdown today for when he loses his love for the game.

https://youtu.be/X8Ow1nlafOg

I’m less than concerned about Columbus. If I’m going to trade in the Eastern Conference, it’ll be to the CBJ. I agree, let’s see what they can get for Jones that they would be willing to flip to us. Would be nice to have 3 possible top 10 picks.

Nope. No team should be full on analytics and I don’t think there are any teams out there that are. They should be viewed as a tool to help guide decisions, not make decisions. For example, Risto. I mostly agree, but who is on the roster that will step in and eat all his minutes?

I’m completely fine with this. But, in order for this to happen, contracts cannot be guaranteed. They may not matter to players, but they sure as heck matter to teams, who are the ones getting stuck paying them. If owners took the attitude that contracts don’t matter and aren’t guaranteed, then I’m sure the players would immediately start thinking they indeed do matter.

Why would we trade a 24 year-old for a 26 year-old when KA has made it all too clear we are going with youth?

https://www.tsn.ca/report-eichel-won-t-sign-extension-if-bylsma-remains-sabres-coach-1.728316

Depends how old they are. Seth Jones wouldn’t fit into our plans given his age. Should be acquired and flipped.

Got. Still an incredibly steep price to pay in order to avoid having the Kraken select of the best worst player on the NHL’s last place team. Would be a good idea if we were gonna keep the band together and wanted cap space to add another player. But, there’s currently 3 players we may not need to protect. What if we don’t even have enough roster players to protect?

If the Sabres are going to dictate which player they take, then I don’t see the point in even moving up. It’s not like they are leapfrogging a team.

Interesting you should bring the Bills into the conversation. Unlike the NHL, the term “analytics” isn’t as buzzworthy in NFL. In fact, I didn’t even realize it was thing for the Bills. Here it what I found: https://billswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/17/buffalo-bills-investing-analytics-sean-mcdermott/ There’s a good Tweet in their. The Jags lead the way, which makes me think NFL go the route of analytics when success on the field isn’t going so well. And I partially agree. Analytics usually take a backseat when you are poor at drafting or don’t have enough talent on the team. When you do, analytics seem to be more of a marketing term.