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I'm just reiterating what I've heard from someone directly involved in the operations of another NHL franchise, which seems at odds with your assertion EDIT: To expound further: it's entirely possible that JBot is very assertive with TPegs, and maybe even stood up to him from time to time. Let's use ROR as an example. Maybe JBots was on the verge of quitting over it, and insisted on a different course of action, but in the end, coalesced for the purpose of saving his job. Or, he just did what Terry asked, and didn't put up much of a fight. That is the perception around the league.

Additionally, he needs somebody to tell the owner that some of ownership's decisions/input are going to be outright ignored/dismissed, because JBot doesn't have the balls to do so himself (and this is the perception league-wide re:JBot)

A source of mine told me (months ago) that JBot is perceived by other front offices around the league as "in self-preservation mode;" looks like other GM's are just going to have their way with him.

I was assuming it is some sort of procedural thing. First step suspend, then terminate?

Are there any stipulations on a player's status once their contract is terminated? Do they just immediately become a UFA (assuming they meet the other criteria)?

If so, it is perpetuated by exhibits Drew Stafford and Jeff Skinner

Just a personal anecdote- I remember watching Bogo w BUF soon after the trade. I was at a game in Jersey (believe Jagr was playing- every time he touched the puck I was terrified) I remember Bogo skating hard, hitting hard, and having a heavy shot. Sadly that player doesn't exist anymore. I had high hopes for him after seeing him in that game.

Right when we're healthy enough to scratch ERod, he actually starts playing like an almost-NHL player. Despite his contributions, I just don't wanna see him in the lineup anymore. Wonder what RK will do.

That's where I'm at. Open to being pleasantly surprised.

Confident JBot can get it done?

Can we bank on this?

Hutton was channeling me in 8th grade

My brother and I bought tickets for that game from a scalper- something like $30/ea for 4th row (we held out till the game started). Audette was literally right in front of us with that top-shelf slapper.

The point is, it will be their best (read: biggest revenue-generating) players. It's like saying, "we're only taking one player out of the NHL" ...who happens to be Wayne Gretzky. The NHL has all of the leverage. I maintain the only reason the agreement is what it is now is because Canadian GM's want to preserve the CHL's relevancy as a cultural institution, and help bolster it financially.

I'd rather the CHL doesn't get special treatment, which is what it's getting now. Sam Reinhart should have played his draft year in the AHL. Dylan Cozens should have(/should have had) the option of playing this year and next year in the AHL. IMHO But I agree the the rules should be uniform for all players.

People keep mentioning "it would only affect a handful of players," but that's the point- it will affect the leading goal scorers in the league. The CHL knows these players are the biggest draw for their product. This has nothing to do with "what is right for player development." It's a protectionist business policy, and GM's with a soft spot for the CHL (perhaps, as a Canadian cultural institution) have enabled it. I doubt a single non-Canadian GM is in favor of the agreement, as it stands now.

Only way it could make sense is if he wanted Murray to build a scouting dept/prepare for the draft (PLF's aforementioned blind spots), and then when all those things are in place, dismiss Murray and take over. Not saying I think this is the case, but under the original scenario, could make sense.

Great. The one game at MSG I don't go to, they look like they're going to win. This bitterness is me hitting rock bottom in terms of fandom.

I also remember something about his feelings of Reinhart complementing Eichel- I interpret that as Reinhart's presence on the line allowing Eichel to freewheel a little more. It's worked in the sense that Jack's stats are amazing this year. Doesn't help Jeff, though

So much of this is really more a result of specific coaching decisions/philosophy. Analytics cannot be thought of as some sort of tool to optimize a team in a vacuum. There are way too many variables. We rely on coaches because they see nuances in players and utilize them with their visions. In order for analytics to really become a helpful tool, we know we need large sample sizes, and specifics points of comparison. It seems like many analytic-happy posters here would prefer this whole season would just be another experiment for comparing different scenarios they fancy, when the reality is, Krueger is trusting his instincts/experience to do what he thinks will help us win. Analytics are useless in small sample sizes, so they won't be relevant to this team until they've played much longer under Krueger, with poignant comparisons of specific situations/usages.

Knee on knee, wasn't it? Looked pretty bad. If he tore those ligaments, that's pretty serious, I believe

The asking price is believed to be either a draft pick or a bottom-six forward. He’s UFA July 1 and carries a $4.9-million cap hit. -LeBrun

While I agree with the sentiment, is he slower than Jojo?

Anybody who wanted to tank should have realized: what we have now was just as likely as getting what Chicago and Pittsburgh had

You can think what you want, but you're incorrect. Unless you're friends with every GM in the league, I can't see how you'd be so sure...