Lecavalier?

[canaan]

I still don't understand how some players want to sign with them after some of the crap they pull.

because Philly isn't afraid to overpay and they are sensible enough to know its a business

[MRandall25]

VL4 also realizes they won't have an opportunity to use a compliance buyout on him.

[sil]

I still don't understand how some players want to sign with them after some of the crap they pull.

because Philly isn't afraid to overpay and they are sensible enough to know its a business

It is a business, but rushing to use amnesty buyouts, as well as consistently attempting to sign other team's RFA's, is legal, but...well, I can't think of better term than 'slimy.' But hey, everybody does some slimy things, so....

[slappybrown]

I still don't understand how some players want to sign with them after some of the crap they pull.

because Philly isn't afraid to overpay and they are sensible enough to know its a business

It is a business, but rushing to use amnesty buyouts, as well as consistently attempting to sign other team's RFA's, is legal, but...well, I can't think of better term than 'slimy.' But hey, everybody does some slimy things, so....

This isn't really directed at you sil, but more the general attitude the NHL, GMs, and fans have towards offer sheets: I think complaining about offer sheets or calling it "dirty" or whatever is **** outrageously dumb. It's part of the rules! I will never understand it.

[canaan]

Its not slimy. The phantom "gm respect" is so asinine. If they all agreed it was slimy, they would get rid of it. If gms are going to be loose with their player assets, other gms would be stupid not to take (or try) advantage of it.

[slappybrown]

Its not slimy. The phantom "gm respect" is so asinine. If they all agreed it was slimy, they would get rid of it. If gms are going to be loose with their player assets, other gms would be stupid not to take (or try) advantage of it.

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[canaan]

I love the police

[columbia]

You guys don't have any respect for the game.

[taz71]

I love this contract for the PENS

[sil]

Its not slimy. The phantom "gm respect" is so asinine. If they all agreed it was slimy, they would get rid of it. If gms are going to be loose with their player assets, other gms would be stupid not to take (or try) advantage of it.

I used slimy to try and display it as something you can do...but not something most would prefer to do...which is kind of how I feel about it. I just plain don't like it...and would feel the same if Shero were the one doing it.

[sil]

I still don't understand how some players want to sign with them after some of the crap they pull.

because Philly isn't afraid to overpay and they are sensible enough to know its a business

It is a business, but rushing to use amnesty buyouts, as well as consistently attempting to sign other team's RFA's, is legal, but...well, I can't think of better term than 'slimy.' But hey, everybody does some slimy things, so....

This isn't really directed at you sil, but more the general attitude the NHL, GMs, and fans have towards offer sheets: I think complaining about offer sheets or calling it "dirty" or whatever is **** outrageously dumb. It's part of the rules! I will never understand it.

Understood about where it's directed.

To your point though, what Holmgren did with the offer to Weber last year was 100% a dirtball move, and one he didn't even care to deny. It was a deal that was orchistrated as best as possible to prevent Nashville from matching because of the capital they'd have to put up in one season being a small market team. Nashville could've very well foundered had they lost Weber to Philly for 4 mid-late first round picks. And the GM's did get together and change things in the new CBA to prevent this from happening again.

EDIT: I guess it was canaan's point about GM's getting rid of it. Still...I'm not trying to convince anyone to agree with me...just stating where I'm coming from on the matter.

[Idoit40fans]

I still don't understand how some players want to sign with them after some of the crap they pull.

because Philly isn't afraid to overpay and they are sensible enough to know its a business

It is a business, but rushing to use amnesty buyouts, as well as consistently attempting to sign other team's RFA's, is legal, but...well, I can't think of better term than 'slimy.' But hey, everybody does some slimy things, so....

Why would a player be afraid to go to a team willing to use buyouts? You realize Lecavalier is still going to get paid $50+ million the rest of his career due to those buyouts?

Players must love a team like the Flyers, they inflate league salaries.

[sil]

That's a good point about why one would want to.

[slappybrown]

I still don't understand how some players want to sign with them after some of the crap they pull.

because Philly isn't afraid to overpay and they are sensible enough to know its a business

It is a business, but rushing to use amnesty buyouts, as well as consistently attempting to sign other team's RFA's, is legal, but...well, I can't think of better term than 'slimy.' But hey, everybody does some slimy things, so....

This isn't really directed at you sil, but more the general attitude the NHL, GMs, and fans have towards offer sheets: I think complaining about offer sheets or calling it "dirty" or whatever is **** outrageously dumb. It's part of the rules! I will never understand it.

Understood about where it's directed.

To your point though, what Holmgren did with the offer to Weber last year was 100% a dirtball move, and one he didn't even care to deny. It was a deal that was orchistrated as best as possible to prevent Nashville from matching because of the capital they'd have to put up in one season being a small market team. Nashville could've very well foundered had they lost Weber to Philly for 4 mid-late first round picks. And the GM's did get together and change things in the new CBA to prevent this from happening again.

EDIT: I guess it was canaan's point about GM's getting rid of it. Still...I'm not trying to convince anyone to agree with me...just stating where I'm coming from on the matter.

Paul holmgren doesn't owe Nashville anything. Paul holmgren should only be interested in making his team better.

Gross, I just defended Paul Holmgren

[johnnews]

Anyone else think his numbers the last few years would be even lower had he not had Stamkos hammering 20 PP goals a year?

[pfim]

I still don't understand how some players want to sign with them after some of the crap they pull.

because Philly isn't afraid to overpay and they are sensible enough to know its a business

It is a business, but rushing to use amnesty buyouts, as well as consistently attempting to sign other team's RFA's, is legal, but...well, I can't think of better term than 'slimy.' But hey, everybody does some slimy things, so....

Why would a player be afraid to go to a team willing to use buyouts? You realize Lecavalier is still going to get paid $50+ million the rest of his career due to those buyouts?

Players must love a team like the Flyers, they inflate league salaries.

Not with escrow and 50% HRR.

[taz71]

Lecavalier will be Philly's richardson

[sil]

Paul holmgren doesn't owe Nashville anything. Paul holmgren should only be interested in making his team better.

Gross, I just defended Paul Holmgren

There's a reason you feel gross about it...and it's not because he's the flyers GM.

[slappybrown]

Paul holmgren doesn't owe Nashville anything. Paul holmgren should only be interested in making his team better.

Gross, I just defended Paul Holmgren

There's a reason you feel gross about it...and it's not because he's the flyers GM.

If Shero did the same, I wouldn't care. If I thought the move made sense for our team, I'd be happy he used every tool he's authorized to use by the CBA.

While Nashville's ability to match shouldn't matter to Holmgren or anyone else (beyond making a determination if an offer sheet is worth it in the first place, since why do it if you know they will match), I do note that despite it being front-loaded, they still matched.

[sil]

Just because something is legal or within the rules doesn't make it right, but that is also for each individual to view and decide on.

[sil]

Lecavalier will be Philly's richardson

or Palfy?

[slappybrown]

Just because something is legal or within the rules doesn't make it right, but that is also for each individual to view and decide on.

I don't understand, this isn't like abortion or the death penalty. Two parties got together -- the league and the union -- and negotiated the terms of how they will handle their private contracts. But fair enough, I know many people have the same view you do, so you're certainly not alone.

[DesertPenguin]

Tampa now has a gaping hole at the 2nd line center position. Do you see anything you like on that team we could get from them in exchange for Jokinen? JJ Looked good for us in the top 6 when Sid went down. It's not a bad audition.

[Kraftster]

Tampa has a ton of young forwards. Not high pedigree guys necessarily but all very productive this year in the AHL and in their NHL stints.

[pcm]

I expect they'll aim higher than Jokinen. Though would love to get Richard Panik...