WildCard Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 That Yandel move is really confusing to me. Does Florida actually have any shot at signing him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 That Yandel move is really confusing to me. Does Florida actually have any shot at signing him? Why wouldn't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Why wouldn't they? Seems like he wanted a big market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Seems like he wanted a big market I don't think I've ever heard this. Source? There were rumors he would consider a return to Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I don't think I've ever heard this. Source? There were rumors he would consider a return to Arizona. Didn't he resign in NY, and he wanted to play for Boston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Didn't he resign in NY, and he wanted to play for Boston? Nah. His contract is the one he signed in Arizona and was traded with. He wants big money, not necessarily big market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Nah. His contract is the one he signed in Arizona and was traded with. He wants big money, not necessarily big market.Is money really the driving factor for him? Can Florida pay that like we can anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Is money really the driving factor for him? Can Florida pay that like we can anyways? Florida is also a winning team right now who could be a contender with an addition like him and progress from youth. They've got everything you could want. He'd be on a pair with Ekblad, too. Didn't he resign in NY, and he wanted to play for Boston? He hasn't signed any contracts outside of Arizona yet. And the rumors about him signing in Boston come from him being from Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Can they pay him though? We have all of those same things but we can afford him and have a better foundation. Florida has the weather and a year of development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Can they pay him though? We have all of those same things but we can afford him and have a better foundation. Florida has the weather and a year of development Idk if I would argue too strongly we have a better foundation than Florida. That's very debatable at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Idk if I would argue too strongly we have a better foundation than Florida. That's very debatable at this stage.It is? I'm curious how people rank the foundations of Buffalo, Toronto, and Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 It is? I'm curious how people rank the foundations of Buffalo, Toronto, and Florida They have Barkov, Huberdeau, Trochek, Bjugstad, Ekblad, Kulikov, compared to our Eichel, Reinhart, ROR, Kane, Ristolainen and McCabe. While I think ours is better, I wouldn't really think Florida's is worse. Especially when you look at some of the depth they have at defense with Matheson and McCoshen in line and Lawson Crouse waiting in the wings. They are a team on the rise. Toronto is a mess even with Matthews. Reily is good but then their defense is just questionable and I think their supporting cast is weak. Nazim Kadri is an okay 2nd line center but he doesn't impress me much. All in all Yandle could totally be a good piece for Florida and they have a solid foundation he could be added to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 It is? I'm curious how people rank the foundations of Buffalo, Toronto, and Florida1 playoff team2 team with back to back 2nd overalls 3 team who has no 1 overall pick. Stamkos changes 2 and 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I have a lot of interest in Soupy on a short deal. Really depends on the other pieces. I too would take Soupy as a stop gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) They have Barkov, Huberdeau, Trochek, Bjugstad, Ekblad, Kulikov, compared to our Eichel, Reinhart, ROR, Kane, Ristolainen and McCabe. While I think ours is better, I wouldn't really think Florida's is worse. Especially when you look at some of the depth they have at defense with Matheson and McCoshen in line and Lawson Crouse waiting in the wings. They are a team on the rise. Toronto is a mess even with Matthews. Reily is good but then their defense is just questionable and I think their supporting cast is weak. Nazim Kadri is an okay 2nd line center but he doesn't impress me much. All in all Yandle could totally be a good piece for Florida and they have a solid foundation he could be added to. Fair enough. Though I will put Eichel head and shoulders above their young forwards, yet Ekblad is similarly dominating our blue line. That supporting cast still has Marner and Nylander. Not in better shape, but they're 1 ROR signing away from a decent roster. Then again, how often does that happen, and do they have the culture/vets to groom those young players like we do. Also, Toronto media will be ruthless on them 1 playoff team 2 team with back to back 2nd overalls 3 team who has no 1 overall pick. Stamkos changes 2 and 3. No offense but only one of those is relevant Edited June 21, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 one of what is relevant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 one of what is relevant? Fixed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Retweeted by McKenzie @garylawless 3h3 hours ago paying the price of a draft pick, expect @FlaPanthers to make a push for a long-term deal on Yandle - six years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Can they pay him though? We have all of those same things but we can afford him and have a better foundation. Florida has the weather and a year of development I think you are seeing Florida is a team with a plan that it is executing. It has a foundation and a new(ish) ownership group that wants to win. They have calculated what was missing from a good team and ar making moves accordingly. This is a team that looks at players like Blue does and are building it according to a plan. They will pay Yandle what he wants and show him they are committed to winning. They are going to be a thorn in our side for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 This twitter is no doubt 100% bs, but it is hilarious to think about the what-ifs https://twitter.com/TheHockeyPress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 This twitter is no doubt 100% bs, but it is hilarious to think about the what-ifs https://twitter.com/TheHockeyPress It's not even worth the what-ifs, WC! Wow, that's bad. Worse than Eklund bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Rumor Hall to NYI for Travis Harmonic http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/taylor-hall-for-travis-hamonic-deal-being-discussed-reports-boston-hockey-writer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Jimmy Murphy @MurphysLaw74 46m 46 minutes ago Regarding Isles-Oilers talks, don't be surprised if Johnny Boychuk is discussed. Chiarelli knows him and he's from EDM so may waive NMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Is money really the driving factor for him? Can Florida pay that like we can anyways? Can they pay him though? We have all of those same things but we can afford him and have a better foundation. Florida has the weather and a year of development If they're not paying Soupy and we are doesn't that alone give them all they need to sign him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I'm highly skeptical of Murphy. He's been throwing out some pretty shaky stuff for a long time. He also reported he was hearing that the NHL was putting off Vegas until Carolina figures themselves out despite the news breaking that day that Vegas was the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.