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Alflives

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  1. Well, that SUCKS! There must be something JB can use as a carrot to get these guys to sign.
  2. I don't get why we don't get the kid out now. We could dangle the concept that if he comes now he would be finished his ELC when the rest of his class is just graduating. What do you think?
  3. I'm hoping that happening has ZERO chance. But that little pr*^k Vessey just won the HB and went UFA. So it's not Zero.
  4. Like I said all along, I love Boeser, but he's not ours until he signs. I think us getting rid of vets, opens more spots for him, which could be attractive enough to get him out early. I'm hoping anyway.
  5. Hopefully, this stupid rule gets changed fast do it stops being an option for the kids.
  6. You are still cute. However my opinion on these rules for the college kids is pretty much fact. They can become UFAs if they choose to. I love Boeser, and would like him here ASAP.
  7. You are cute. Alf has a different view on these college kids than you. Alf sees all these college kids as pretty much UFA's. Where all other guys have to go through being controlled by the team that drafts them, these college guys don't. They can become UFAs, and pick their own organization, at 22. Sure they are limited by contract rules for their salary, but they can pick the organization that they feel provides the best opportunity to get an NHL contract. Boeser is a great player, and I hope we can sign him, but until we do get him signed he's pretty much a UFA. IMHAO, of course.
  8. I see. Both look like great prospects. ABSOLUTELY. Boeser sure stepped up his game in the championship game. that in him.
  9. Boeser yes, but Demko has not signed, do how can you like what you are hearing about him?
  10. Alf like how you suggest that Boeser is a "smart" skater. He has excellent timing and anticipation for both offence and defense. He also has extremely quick hands, as indicated by the release on his shot, and his face-off success. His feet are quick too, but - like you say - he needs to improve his skating, but he has the talents to do so.
  11. Alf appreciates Spector's view on. Our team. Boeser has to sign!
  12. Alf is not trolling. Alf is presenting an alternative POV. At what point does Demko's not signing become worrisome to WSM? (That's you ). He had a chance to sign, and go play for Utica in their coming playoffs - He said NO! alf is not trolling.
  13. Yes, but whether Demko is a UFA this August (which he's not) or next August (which he is) the point is: JB didn't get the kid to sign. That is a HUGE indication Demko is going to stay in school, graduating, and PICKING HIS DESTINATION. Alf expects this path will become the norm for these college kids, especially goalies and other guys who need more development.
  14. I'm tipping one back as I type, in toast to you.
  15. There is an award named after Mike Fricken Richter? . Now there's something to go on the mantle.
  16. 800,000 over three seasons is millions, no? You really should keep on that helmet the doctor prescribed.
  17. So said college player, after being drafted, could go to the KHL for three seasons, make millions, and come back to be a UFA - even though limited to the ELC restrictions?
  18. If JB misses out on Demko, he should be the one dying on his sword.
  19. It's a solid two cents, that's for sure. JB should have gotten a second for Shink, instead of an average (fringe) NHLer. The pick would have more value, and have been more fair.
  20. Then we should get Boeser out now! Get him to the A for one season, and BOOM, we have our top line finisher to go along with Matthews. (We are winning the draft lotto)
  21. Is not the problem with the current CBA is those college kids are in the position to call their own shots? Why would the ELITE level college guys, who are clearly going to be top NHL guys not choose to go the UFA route? What is the incentive, unless they actually prefer the team that drafted them - Larkin, for example?
  22. Will you agree that if JB comes back without signing Demko, that's BAD for us keeping him?
  23. There seems to be a correlation between Boeser, Demko, and other future college guys, and what we used to see out of parts of Europe: Even if you draft a player, will he sign? Will this question begin to affect where these potential UFAs are drafted?
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