beerme1 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 But but but...fracking! Meddling! Raising ticket prices! Daughter's twitter account! The only explanation is that you're a racist. But how many meetings did TM have with the owner before doing the buyout? As we all know, that's the true meddling litmus test. I guess JoBa must have signed off on this as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I've always said that the most successful coaches and executives in sports have to be kind of crazy. I think we've got our psych ward escapee, and I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 the "zero fu#ks given" meme is apt with respect to GMTM, but not appropriate for posting here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I guess JoBa must have signed off on this as well! Signed off? He was obviously the driving force! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thinking on this, I believe the ultimate judgement will be 3-4 years from now. If we are looking for one more puck moving defenseman to push us over the line, then this move will look like a huge mistake. If we are spending to the cap and the top 4 are strong in both ends, the $4M freed up and removal of potential recapture will be the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 This is a move that might prove once and for all Pegula regrets his first foray into ownership. If he meddled, he just proved himself to be foolish at the time. It's an expensive mistake to admit, but he just did so. And the more I see of Murray, the more it looks like he is the type of loose cannon that can cancel out the other loose cannons hanging around. For some reason I see him getting back to his condo today, putting on Aqualung, and spraying a can of RediWhip down his throat...... Maybe it's been mentioned upthread, but I'll put this here because it'd bear repeating: GM TM apparently persuaded Pegula to spend a boat load of money to jettison Ehrhoff -- a player that Pegula reportedly had a hand in targeting as a UFA. Now, if only we had an owner who would let knowledgeable hockey people run the show, eh? Be careful..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 woah...I picked the wrong weekend to not log in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 woah...I picked the wrong weekend to not log in... "And what was the weather like over at Sabrespace this weekend Ollie?" "Everone gone CRAZY!" "Thanks Ollie." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 woah...I picked the wrong weekend to not log in... Me too. Just now caught up and kinda thinking it was the right weekend to not log in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Me too. Just now caught up and kinda thinking it was the right weekend to not log in. The fun; you missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Me too. Just now caught up and kinda thinking it was the right weekend to not log in. Heh, same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Sayonara, Errorhoff. Edited June 30, 2014 by Jsixspd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 @capgeek Ehrhoff (seventh) and Volchenkov (12th) rank among the #NHL's all-time most expensive buyouts. http://capgeek.com/buyouts/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Murray brought up a great point on Hockey Hotline this AM. The last few years of his deal he makes only one million dollars per year. That may have been enough for him to retire and play in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Murray brought up a great point on Hockey Hotline this AM. The last few years of his deal he makes only one million dollars per year. That may have been enough for him to retire and play in Germany. Maybe. Or if we really were a contending team at that point, he'd play for that little for a chance at a Cup or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I love this quote from the Buffalo News. Awesome!!!!!!!! We've needed a serious, tough-minded hand on the helm for a while - and I think we have it!! :) “The fact that he quite frankly doesn’t want to be here makes it easy,” Murray told The News. “I’ve said at the start that if you don’t want to be here we’ll make it happen. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Shannon's +/- Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Could a trade be made with a promise of a trade back after a specified amount of time? If the NHL changes their rules in regards to recapture I'm going to be furious though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Could a trade be made with a promise of a trade back after a specified amount of time? If the NHL changes their rules in regards to recapture I'm going to be furious though. You can make handshake agreements, sure, but it wouldn't happen. Especially considering there's no guarantee that the guy you made the agreement with is still the GM in the future. As for the second part: won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottosmagic13 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 See article on Google now feed, go to check the forum... Holy Crap 9 pages, did not disappoint Is there a grab the popcorn emoticon? This thread deserves one! With that said, I whole heartedly agree with other posters and would love to see Orpik in our Jersey come the start of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I love this quote from the Buffalo News. Awesome!!!!!!!! We've needed a serious, tough-minded hand on the helm for a while - and I think we have it!! :) “The fact that he quite frankly doesn’t want to be here makes it easy,” Murray told The News. “I’ve said at the start that if you don’t want to be here we’ll make it happen. " Frankly I don't know how that quote makes me feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Perspective is quite an interesting thing. I already see fans of a handful of teams clamoring for the 'Hoff to join their teams, particularly Avs and Wings fans. I've always envisioned him in a Pens uniform. Called it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Called it! Bet you didn't think it'd be a one year deal though :nana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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