The difference between the Drouin situation and Turris is that Turris was negotiating his second contract when he was holding out; Drouin is currently under contract and if Yzerman wants to use precedent he could have the contract tolled to next year (Drouin has to play two more NHL games this year for it to count as a season towards contract fulfillment and UFA status). The precedent: Yashin refusing to play when under contract.
Pan said
Jan 21, 2016
Just noticed the Kindl comments. If that's the case, wouldn't it be better if Cowen was sent down? He's not going to get better by not playing. Bingo could use him and he hasn't played since Dec 29th. He needs to work on the basics regardless
Kardinal said
Jan 21, 2016
SensKat wrote:
Drouin has now been suspended indefinitely without pay for not reporting for a game.
But Friedman reports that he is at the arena, with the other scratches. The plot thickens....
From an article on tsn.ca, a quote from Drouin's agent Allan Walsh (who also represents Hoffman, Cowen, 9MM, Methot, Alex Guptil, Nick Paul and Mark Fraser):
“A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning advised that a trade involving Jonathan was moving closer to completion,” Walsh wrote. “We proposed to Tampa that Jonathan not play in the next few AHL games but continue practicing with the club … Unfortunately, the Tampa Bay Lightning refused this reasonable request, however, Jonathan was not willing to accept this risk.
“In light of the latest developments, it is clearly in both sides’ best interests that the Tampa Bay Lightning trade Jonathan as there is no reason for Jonathan to continue with the Tampa Bay Lightning in any capacity. We will have no further comment as we await the Tampa Bay Lightning to conclude a trade that involves Jonathan.”
It seems that Walsh doesn't realize he isn't all powerful and can decide what the employers of his clients do, how, and when.
I'm glad this was resolved and the guy is finally able to captain at the All-Stars game. The All-Stars game is already kind of a joke, and taking away this guy's chance to be there because the fans voted him in was an outrage.
I'm glad he's going as he makes league minimum ($575k) so the $90k the players get for going to the ASG means more to him than someone making $6M a season.
SensKat said
Jan 20, 2016
Drouin has now been suspended indefinitely without pay for not reporting for a game.
But Friedman reports that he is at the arena, with the other scratches. The plot thickens....
I'm glad this was resolved and the guy is finally able to captain at the All-Stars game. The All-Stars game is already kind of a joke, and taking away this guy's chance to be there because the fans voted him in was an outrage.
tjlincoln said
Jan 14, 2016
Agent Orange wrote:
Also, guess which team has the 4th worst record and is trending down towards at least #3 overall?
San Jose
And Boston owns that pick........
Since u wrote this the Sharks have won 3 straight...... Write some more bad stuff about them after Ottawa visits SJ this coming week.
tjlincoln said
Jan 14, 2016
Agent Orange wrote:
Another fascinating move today. Detroit put Jakub Kindl of waivers. They tried to trade him for a pick, but would have been required to take salary back.
Kindl is basically Wiercioch. Soft bodied, offensive minded big D that plays small with good advanced stats that fails the eye test.
So in the past three days you have two Cowen and Wiercioich comparables (Gormley and Kindl) get waived with one clearing so far.
Thx for the analysis AO, I didn't know anything about either player to be honest and you filled in the gaps. If they are anything like Cowen then it's good that Sens wanted no part of that act.
Another fascinating move today. Detroit put Jakub Kindl of waivers. They tried to trade him for a pick, but would have been required to take salary back.
Kindl is basically Wiercioch. Soft bodied, offensive minded big D that plays small with good advanced stats that fails the eye test.
So in the past three days you have two Cowen and Wiercioich comparables (Gormley and Kindl) get waived with one clearing so far.
Agent Orange said
Jan 8, 2016
Also, guess which team has the 4th worst record and is trending down towards at least #3 overall?
San Jose
And Boston owns that pick........
Agent Orange said
Jan 8, 2016
Former 1st round pick mega-D prospect Gormley clears waivers because he is too slow, weak, and not quick enough in his thought process for the NHL.
"Fans'" reactions: Murray sucks, Eug is cheap. There was a piece right there for free to fix our D.
Since 2011 Rundblad has played for Ottawa, Phoenix (including Portland) and Chicago.
I had high hopes for Rundblad when he joined the Sens. This highlight reel from Sweden sure showed signs of promise, but I guess he hasn't found his game at the NHL level.
25 years old and already three NHL organizations (soon to be 4?), that's either a player not playing to his potential or an attitude problem.
showed so much potential. shocked it came to this.
-- Edited by Russell on Tuesday 29th of December 2015 12:50:39 PM
Homer said
Dec 29, 2015
Chicago has put David Rundblad on waivers.
Since 2011 Rundblad has played for Ottawa, Phoenix (including Portland) and Chicago.
I had high hopes for Rundblad when he joined the Sens. This highlight reel from Sweden sure showed signs of promise, but I guess he hasn't found his game at the NHL level.
25 years old and already three NHL organizations (soon to be 4?), that's either a player not playing to his potential or an attitude problem.
Agent Orange said
Dec 22, 2015
Wild re-sign Spurgeon at $5.1875m / 4 years.
I hope Murray is talking to them as that's 4 locked up until 2020 with Dumba, Reilly, and Olifsson still needing new contracts. They are looking to add to their C depth.
If he can pull off a Zibby for Brodin as a base deal, then I'm fine with that. Top 2 shutdown LHD at 22 years old.
The difference between the Drouin situation and Turris is that Turris was negotiating his second contract when he was holding out; Drouin is currently under contract and if Yzerman wants to use precedent he could have the contract tolled to next year (Drouin has to play two more NHL games this year for it to count as a season towards contract fulfillment and UFA status). The precedent: Yashin refusing to play when under contract.
From an article on tsn.ca, a quote from Drouin's agent Allan Walsh (who also represents Hoffman, Cowen, 9MM, Methot, Alex Guptil, Nick Paul and Mark Fraser):
“A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning advised that a trade involving Jonathan was moving closer to completion,” Walsh wrote. “We proposed to Tampa that Jonathan not play in the next few AHL games but continue practicing with the club … Unfortunately, the Tampa Bay Lightning refused this reasonable request, however, Jonathan was not willing to accept this risk.
“In light of the latest developments, it is clearly in both sides’ best interests that the Tampa Bay Lightning trade Jonathan as there is no reason for Jonathan to continue with the Tampa Bay Lightning in any capacity. We will have no further comment as we await the Tampa Bay Lightning to conclude a trade that involves Jonathan.”
It seems that Walsh doesn't realize he isn't all powerful and can decide what the employers of his clients do, how, and when.
I'm glad he's going as he makes league minimum ($575k) so the $90k the players get for going to the ASG means more to him than someone making $6M a season.
But Friedman reports that he is at the arena, with the other scratches. The plot thickens....
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/john-scott-will-play-in-nhl-all-star-game-after-all/article28257605/
I'm glad this was resolved and the guy is finally able to captain at the All-Stars game. The All-Stars game is already kind of a joke, and taking away this guy's chance to be there because the fans voted him in was an outrage.
Since u wrote this the Sharks have won 3 straight...... Write some more bad stuff about them after Ottawa visits SJ this coming week.
Thx for the analysis AO, I didn't know anything about either player to be honest and you filled in the gaps. If they are anything like Cowen then it's good that Sens wanted no part of that act.
Got to love Columbus.
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Kindl is basically Wiercioch. Soft bodied, offensive minded big D that plays small with good advanced stats that fails the eye test.
So in the past three days you have two Cowen and Wiercioich comparables (Gormley and Kindl) get waived with one clearing so far.
Also, guess which team has the 4th worst record and is trending down towards at least #3 overall?
San Jose
And Boston owns that pick........
"Fans'" reactions: Murray sucks, Eug is cheap. There was a piece right there for free to fix our D.
This is gonna grind Kardinal's gears
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Not as sweet as the great Maple Syrup heist from a few years ago.
As long as they leave the bacon alone I won't be too upset about it
Well isn't that sweet.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/ottawa-couple-reports-30-000-honey-bees-stolen-over-christmas-1.2716261
showed so much potential. shocked it came to this.
-- Edited by Russell on Tuesday 29th of December 2015 12:50:39 PM
Chicago has put David Rundblad on waivers.
Since 2011 Rundblad has played for Ottawa, Phoenix (including Portland) and Chicago.
I had high hopes for Rundblad when he joined the Sens. This highlight reel from Sweden sure showed signs of promise, but I guess he hasn't found his game at the NHL level.
25 years old and already three NHL organizations (soon to be 4?), that's either a player not playing to his potential or an attitude problem.
I hope Murray is talking to them as that's 4 locked up until 2020 with Dumba, Reilly, and Olifsson still needing new contracts. They are looking to add to their C depth.
If he can pull off a Zibby for Brodin as a base deal, then I'm fine with that. Top 2 shutdown LHD at 22 years old.
Is this:
The truth?
Stamkos trolling Toronto media?
Something somewhere in between?
Stamkos: I want to stay with the Lightning