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Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 9:34 a.m.
Thread: Did Val just fix the cap issue
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JeffW</b></div><div>But why would he be suspended and placed in the assistance program for taking a legal drug? Mike Richard's was terminated for driving pain killers over the boarder</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>Nichushkin, as part of exiting the assistance program earlier in the year likely had a plan he had to follow to stay out of the program and one of the conditions was likely don't take drugs and we'll drug test you to make sure you don't, he failed it so he gets back into the program, doesn't have to be anything illegal, just has to violate the conditions of his previous exit of the program</div></div>

To add to this, there is still one more stage of the program. If after reinstatement Nichushkin violates the treatment plan again, then he would get a one year suspension and reinstatement isn't guaranteed once that year is over. So Nichushkin isn't going away soon unless he asks for a termination (unlikely).
Forum: NHLThu. at 10:41 a.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #6: The Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Nope and neither does the NFL, NBA or MLB.

You certainly don't understand the structure of these leagues

The individual teams make or lose money. The league doesn't The "league" is just an "administrator" of the rules.</div></div>

I think perhaps this is more detailed than necessary.

While the league itself is not cashing checks directly from me for my desire to watch McDavid, the financial performance of the league’s various stakeholders is the sum of its parts over the short, medium, and long term. Individual season financials are just as important, dollar for dollar, as 20 year franchise values are just as important as supplier agreements for merchandise are just as important as broadcast rights licensing.

It’s just much easier to say McDavid makes the league lots of money than to actually break down the specific ways that this occurs and who specifically benefits. Ultimately, McDavid is a funnel for many of the ways the stakeholders of the nhl make money. It is in more than edmontons best interest that he is able to play hockey and not recovering from a broken jaw due to face cross check. Some of those interests hit a balance sheet today, others are part of equations used when signing future contracts.
Forum: NHLWed. at 8:03 p.m.
Thread: The scenario that gives the best odds for a Canadian team to win the Cup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sensonfire</b></div><div>1. All 7 Canadian teams make the playoffs



2. The 3 Canadian teams from the Atlantic Division each play American teams in the 1st round and win.



3. The 3 Canadian teams from the Pacific Division each play American teams in the 1st round and win.



4. Winnipeg plays the #3 seed from the Central Division in the 1st round and wins.



5. By the start of the 2nd round, every Western Conference team still in the playoffs is Canadian.



6. By the start of the 2nd round, the last remaining American team in the playoffs, which will be from the Metro Division, is eliminated by a Canadian team.



7. When the Conference Finals get underway, a Canadian team is guaranteed to win the Cup because all 4 Canadian teams in the Conference Finals will be Canadian.</div></div>

Good luck getting all 7 Canadian teams to make the playoffs in a single year lol, and I say that as a Canadian
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 12 at 9:29 a.m.
Thread: From Chaos to Order
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NJTM</b></div><div>This ACGM is about what I’d expect a Brady Tkachuk trade in IRL to look like, especially with no salary retention. OTT fans can complain all they want, but the fact of the matter is they have zero control of the situation. I have zero control of the situation as well, but I’m pretty sure Devils management knows what they have in Simon Nemec. I’d rather pass on it though. These resources are better spent on a goaltender. I’m not convinced that VGK will retain salary on Adin Hill. I’d really just rather find a winger in unrestricted free agency and not part with all that treasure for a winger.</div></div>

I get the Senators fans reactions to all this talk about Brady trades…but their demands have been a bit looney tunes.

Agree on trade price. If it is done at or before 2024 draft so Ottawa could get top-10 pick, Marino is a good bet as roster player since his NTC has yet to kick in. If they want Mercer instead of Holtz, it probably moves to 2025 protected 1st.

Marino, Holtz, 2024 1st, cond pick
Marino, Mercer, 2025 1st

Both fall in line with values from previous trades.
Forum: NHLMay 5 at 10:33 a.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #6: The Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Leafsfan98</b></div><div>I think most people are giving Matthews a pass because it's obvious he was dealing with something from G3-

And when Bissonnette's going on Mcafee (think of the audience watching the games) and saying he was told it's most likely either a concussion (what we are giving Willy a pass for)+food poisoning or an MCL sprain (a very serious injury, arguably take more out of you to play through than a concussion) + food poisoning... He deserves a pass

Especially bc you don't see team doctors taking Willy out of games over health concerns



Matthews was sub 80% G3, G4 and G7... He also gets a pas just like Willy...

MM needed to step it up and he didn't or couldn't or something...</div></div>

why doesn't Tavares even get a mention anywhere? he's the captain but it seems like media never mentions him and jump to the other 3 guys instantly.

the captain is supposed to be taking the pressure off of his teammates, yet he never does it seems.

anyways if Leafs trade Marner, they have to be getting something that's really gonna help them otherwise it will set them back.
Forum: NHLMay 1 at 7:51 p.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #6: The Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>I think you’re underestimating the Brind’Amour -Francis connection and how much money Seattle has</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>Money talks though and if TOR is sitting there with a Babcock or 10m offer idk if Brind'Amour would reject it

Like the main reason he would leave CAR is money thats what were getting from the majority of reports.

Sure he may know Francis but he's not leaving for the sake of leaving there be factors in play and I dont see SEA outbidding TOR if they really want this guy

Plus he gets to coach Matthews big bonus ;)</div></div>

I think relationships, organizational structure and system alignment matter much more than people realize for HC
Forum: NHLApr. 29 at 8:31 p.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #5: The Final Stretch
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>All pending UFA's and all cost less than what EK would have got. Plus younger

Again you keep trying to justify it but its just invalid

Trading for a 34 year old making 10m even with ret would have been an awful move for TOR end of story bye</div></div>
Man I love seeing you just ignore 90% of whay I say then continuing like you’ve made unreal points that are inarguable.

Lmfao. Look at your current team bro. That’s the end of the story because unless the gods got a miracle here the cores over and the story’s done this year.

Cant wait for Brad to keep cooking. If Montour has a good playoffs he will cost 7.5 + for a Canadian team and that further feeds my point of the gamble being just as massive as Karlsson in your eyes.
Forum: NHLApr. 29 at 8:01 p.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #5: The Final Stretch
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>Again your missing the point so wont bother

In the end it = waste of assets and factoring Karlsson's age and history best to stay clear

Smart move to stay clear by management</div></div>

You’re missing the point though. I’m arguing your point and you repeat yourself / move on or ignore statements.

Your assumption / choice :

Trelivings team is a good choice by management ( aka move on from Dubas who wanted to continue being aggressive )

Go after UFA gambles on RD ( yeah the UFA history of successful big signings is shiney clean )

My point :

Dubas ain’t that bad

- Karlsson having a bad year is still better than Skeji’s entire career and Montours almost entirely
- Montour is a regular 30 point guy who boomed last year and returned back in line
- You criticize Karlsson as a massive gamble yet signing Montour and Skeji are going to each be 4-6 year MINIMUM deals at a minimum AAV of 5.5; I would bet Montour and Skeji are both USA players currently (one in the sunshine state) won’t sign in Toronto for less than 6-7.5m
- Karlsson at 8-10m QB vs two UFA gambles at 6-7.5m (for TERM)
- UFA LONG TERM SIGNINGS ALWAYS GOING SWIMMINGLY
{he says sarcastically}
- additionally these signings would take place THIS year, not at the start of the Season like Karlsson. Which means you’re accepting this year is a throwaway and waiting to fix an issue this offseason.


Your point is that of bias and blind criticism of Karlsson and praise of the other two signings yet you fail to actually provide any evidence other than subjective opinion and I just state saying:

Karlsson is a bad choice for the Leafs and smart avoidance
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The same thing as signing Montour and Skeji to 6 year high AAV deals

If you can’t see how signing both those guys to long term, high AAV deals isn’t the same thing as just betting on your core + adding Karlsson: then that is missing the point.

I find my arguments quite fair.