Berglund on Waivers with Purpose to Terminate His Contract

[Brawndo]

For purpose of contract termination 

per Sabres 

https://twitter.com/sabrespr/status/1075436523573731328?s=21

Goodbye Cap Hit!!

Edited December 19, 2018 by Brawndo

[Sabel79]

 

[jsb]

That didn't take long...... Brawndo is king in new news also

[Sabel79]

Beat me by that much.  @Brawndo you have your finger on the pulse and what plants crave. 

[PASabreFan]

3 minutes ago, Sabel79 said:

Beat me by that much.  @Brawndo you have your finger on the pulse and what plants crave. 

Don't feel bad. I am Brawndo's GDT ragdoll.

[Wyldnwoody44]

That escalated quickly 

[Brawndo]

Nurse:Doc-Mrs Johnson is a Code Blue!!

Me: Hang on, I need to post something first! 

[darksabre]

[GASabresIUFAN]

Where is David Spade when you need him?

 

Good on Jbot for taking the hard line on this.  Waivers is the first step.  Termination the second.  Buh-Bye.

Edited December 19, 2018 by GASabresIUFAN

[Andrew Amerk]

No goodbye video with highlights and thanking him for all of his service?

Not a good look. 

[erickompositör72]

My read is that Berglund was screwed by his agent and the STL GM. He probably intended on staying in STL for the duration of his contract, planned life accordingly, and his agent dropped the ball on the deadline. 

Then, rather than being understanding, STL GM just took advantage. Big middle finger to Bergy. JBott probably not privy to any of this.

If this is true, STL GM is a POS, IMO

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1 minute ago, erickompositör72 said:

My read is that Berglund was screwed by his agent and the STL GM. He probably intended on staying in STL for the duration of his contract, planned life accordingly, and his agent dropped the ball on the deadline. 

Then, rather than being understanding, STL GM just took advantage. Big middle finger to Bergy. JBott probably not privy to any of this.

If this is true, STL GM is a POS, IMO

If this is true, this is not the end of it, for Berglund, at least.  There's at least one lawsuit there.

[Brennan Huff]

Big gulps huh? Welp, see ya later...

[Taro T]

... and there was much rejoicing!

Surprised the NHL & NHLPA were cool with that happening this quickly.  But probably best for all involved to be done with it.

[GASabresIUFAN]

Just now, erickompositör72 said:

My read is that Berglund was screwed by his agent and the STL GM. He probably intended on staying in STL for the duration of his contract, planned life accordingly, and his agent dropped the ball on the deadline. 

Then, rather than being understanding, STL GM just took advantage. Big middle finger to Bergy. JBott probably not privy to any of this.

If this is true, STL GM is a POS, IMO

I’m going to have to disagree.  The agent or Berglund are to blame.  They had an obligation under the contract and they failed.  Why is that the GM’s fault?  The GM also did him a favor by giving him to a team that actually needed his services.  He had the opportunity to win the 2nd line center job on a young up and coming team.  That seems like a golden opportunity. Berglund failed.  

[TrueBlueGED]

Quick, someone get Okposo to quit on the team and our cap situation will morph into spectacular. 

[That Aud Smell]

I'm glad they're all moving on from the situation.

I am curious to know what actually happened here.

[PASabreFan]

Just now, That Aud Smell said:

I'm glad they're all moving on from the situation.

I am curious to know what actually happened here.

We'll never know. We never do. Disclosure agreements or something or other.

[Mustache of God]

6 minutes ago, erickompositör72 said:

My read is that Berglund was screwed by his agent and the STL GM. He probably intended on staying in STL for the duration of his contract, planned life accordingly, and his agent dropped the ball on the deadline. 

Then, rather than being understanding, STL GM just took advantage. Big middle finger to Bergy. JBott probably not privy to any of this.

If this is true, STL GM is a POS, IMO

In my opinion, the GM was doing what was best for his team. Hockey is a business and that side can be ugly. If anyone is a piece of doodie it's clearly Bergland's agent for dropping the ball on submitting his no-trade list. 

Anyways, good riddance. When the ROR trade happened, his contract had me worried because of the length. Problem solved. This opens a spot for a kid to make an impression. 

[PASabreFan]

4 minutes ago, Taro T said:

... and there was much rejoicing!

Surprised the NHL & NHLPA were cool with that happening this quickly.  But probably best for all involved to be done with it.

But I take it you're not happy about losing 10-22-28.

[Brawndo]

 

[Sabel79]

4 minutes ago, Taro T said:

... and there was much rejoicing!

Surprised the NHL & NHLPA were cool with that happening this quickly.  But probably best for all involved to be done with it.

Fairly certain the player has to sign off on this prior to hitting waivers.  Shrugs all around.

[Doohickie]

5 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Surprised the NHL & NHLPA were cool with that happening this quickly.

Who said they are?  This is just the opening salvo, there may be objections from the NHLPA.

[Doohickie]

2 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

The Sabres tweet doesn't say "mutual."  I'm not sure this is over.

[That Aud Smell]

4 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

We'll never know. We never do. Disclosure agreements or something or other.

I'm not so sure in this instance. This ain't a FO position. My guess is that someone will talk.