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right from my OP What was holding Hughes back was he was not scoring goals

don't half quote me and yes he was struggling to score goals he was stuck at 4 for a long time He has had 4 goals in the last 4 games

I would be the last person to deny this is one hell of a race to the end. Very tight

well put

I don't know if I should give this a haha or a confused

He still has to beat out Makar who has played 10 less game but I can put a spin on that, How many games was it before Hughes got on the 1st unit PP and when he did just look at the PP record before and after Hughes this alone should give him the upper hand

not my point at all

1st in points by rookie as of today 8th in the league scoring for Defenceman, 7th in assists for defenceman with 30 and tied for 26 in league assists What was holding Hughes back was he was not scoring goals he has increased that stat in the last little while and now sits 16th in goals by league defensemen at 8 8g 30a 38pts

That was never my point

You point out something very important, if Boeser can give more this season (which no one should expect from him) this team becomes that much more deadly to play against If they get into the playoffs Boeser could go beast mod for his father

It is also a possibility that Green and Boeser have talked about it and that they decided by placing Boeser on the 3rd line where he would naturel get less min but also face lighter competition would help boost his confidence and focus and at the same time not hinder the team. Further, giving me greater appreciation of Boeser maturity and dedication to this team, and the fans of this city It is also a fair assessment to make that he hasn't lost his spot on the 1st unit powerplay and if Green was just solely trying to motivate him he would move him down to the 2nd unit.

fair point I did just check the stats and realize that, However 12mins is still low cause there was very few PK as well there was only 2 penalties called, Which means he averaged 4 mins a period

I went back to check the stats and also did notice the Canucks did not get a powerplay this is one reason today his TOI got that low

Absolutely a fair point

As I have pointed out I am not using this to ruffle feathers and I chose my words carefully not to, it would be in bad taste to use this situation to due so, I just wanted point it out, as based on the way it could look to fans, Furthermore, if Green is using TIO to motivate Boeser then it is also time for someone else in the organization to step in (Benning or Aquilini) and have a sit down with Green, Boeser and his agent

Honestly these are fair points, and I Hope that this is all it is, I also hope that Green and Boeser have talked about the situation and that Boeser and Green are on the same page, which honestly could have happen and Boeser is perfectly find with his position on this team As I said I am a TG supporter and am not trying to ruffle feathers I just hope that Green fully understands the bigger picture going on here and is not just treating this thing as another Virtanen issue using TOI as a means to motivate

I have been noticing Boeser's time on ice the last 5 or so games since his demotion to the 3rd line. Todays game is the lowest it has gotten @ 12:23 mins I do not think this is the proper response from a coach in this circumstance and I believe this is being poorly handed, and this comes from a TG supporter. This is not the best way to motivate Boeser if anything in this circumstance I would argue it is only making things far worse So what am I talking about, Boeser is dealing with one of the worse things a young man can be going through especially at his age, the deterioration of his father and his likely future passing. This is most likely weighing on this young man and is something that is far more important then this game. I also refer to the Minnesota game where Boeser played one of his best games well his father was in the stands. This further shows the importance of this circumstance to Boeser. In Boesers defence he is averaging .31 goals a game which translates to 25 for the season, and I would make the arguemet, if Boeser wasn't dealing with this those numbers would be far higher and he would be tearing up this league and be on pace probably closer to 40 or more goals. My point here is that Green is acting as if Boeser is just in a slump and needs to be motivated, like he did with Virtanen, it does not look like he is seeing the bigger picture. I am not going to argue that I know how to make Boeser feel better or how to make him more focus on the game, I don't even think it is something Green or anyone can expect, but I do feel it is being dealt in the wrong message, maybe they should offer him a chance to take a week or so off so he can have some time with his father, but as a true hockey player Boeser probably wouldn't want to leave his team mates even though it might be the best for him. Another option might be, the Team finds a way to bring His family to Vancouver for a while so Boeser can be close to his family. The team does own a private plan and if he his father can not fly there are other means of travel. I just hope that the Organization Benning and the Aquilini family are doing everything possible to accommodate Boeser and his family in this time of this young mans live and that the only response is not the one by Green and what we can see.

Yes I work in contract law and the firm I work for is often asked to give opinions on arbitrations, when we deal with sport issues we cite Nicolau often, this guy truly influenced the business and legal side of sports. He gave Hockey the principals and guidelines for average league salaries When he made his ruling on this issue in 1995, the NHL now follows these rules, and are the bases of NHL cap system, you could almost say he gave the NHL the cap era. He is mentioned in th NHL CBA in the definition section under Average league salaries

https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2020-01-10/george-nicolau-mlb-collusion-drugs-dodgers-dead I just came across this He worked with all the Major league sports including NHL and NHLPA so it is slightly Hockey based Any one that works in sports arbitration, or sport contracts knows who he was. Read the Article he lived a very interesting live. RIP

Individual "B" Bonuses - League-wide Awards/Trophies and League Performance Bonuses Paid by League and/or Club Every Player party to an Entry Level SPC shall automatically be deemed eligible for the Individual "B" Bonuses listed below, which, if earned, shall be payable by the League in the amounts set forth below. There is no limit on the number of League-wide Awards/Trophy Bonuses and League Performance Bonuses that an individual Player may earn in a League Year that are payable by the League. For example, if a Player finishes 2nd in the Hart, 3rd in the Selke and 1st in the Lady Byng, he will receive all bonus amounts associated with each such Leaguewide Award/Trophy Bonus. In addition, if he also finishes 3rd among NHL forwards in goals, 2nd in points, and 4th in points per Game, he would also receive all bonus amounts associated with such bonuses. A Player and Club may also negotiate individual bonuses payable by the Club for the League-wide Awards/Trophy Bonuses and League Performance Bonuses set forth below, except where specifically stated otherwise, in amounts to be individually negotiated between a Club and a Player (the Club and Player could agree to pay more, or less, than the amounts payable by the League, set forth below). The maximum aggregate amount that a Club can pay a Player (in addition to any amounts paid by the League to such Player) on behalf of a Player's Individual "B" Bonuses is $2 million per season. There is no limit on the quantity (as opposed to the dollar amount) of League-wide Awards/Trophies and League Performance Bonuses a Player may receive from the Club. (a) League-wide Awards/Trophies. The following are the only awards or trophies for which Clubs and Players may negotiate bonuses: the Hart Memorial Trophy ("Hart"), the "Rocket" Richard Trophy ("Richard"), the Vezina Trophy ("Vezina"), the William Jennings Trophy ("Jennings"), the Norris Trophy ("Norris"), the Conn Smythe ("Conn Smythe"), and the Frank J. Selke Trophy ("Selke"). In the event that the National Hockey League creates additional award(s) of like stature in the future, Clubs may award bonuses to Players in connection therewith. (iv) A Player who finishes among the top three (3) in balloting for the Calder shall receive the following bonus amounts (no individually negotiated "excess" allowed): Winner $212,500 2nd $150,000 3rd $100,000

For those who want to see it for themselves, From the NHL CBA Page 326-327 Forward and Defenceman (A) bonuses. Each category max is $212,500 and the Absolute total max per season is $850,000 or 4 $212,500*4=$850,000 Individual "A" Bonuses Paid by Clubs The maximum amount payable for any single category of Individual "A" Bonuses identified below is $212,500 per season. (For example, an Entry Level SPC may not contain bonuses of $212,500 for 20 goals and an additional $212,500 for 30 goals, provided, however, it may contain a bonus of $100,000 for 20 goals and $112,500 for 30 goals). An Entry Level SPC may contain any number of Individual "A" Bonuses; however, a Player may not receive more than $850,000 in total aggregate Individual "A" Bonuses per season. Individual "A" Bonuses are payable by the Clubs (as opposed to the League). (a) Forwards (i)Ice time (aggregate and/or per Game). Player must be among top six (6) forwards on the Club (minimum 42 Regular Season Games played by Player and comparison group). (Note: an Entry Level SPC may contain bonuses for both aggregate and per Game ice time; however, the maximum aggregate amount the Player may receive on account of the ice time category is $212,500.) (ii) Goals: 20 Goal Minimum (iii) Assists: 35 Assist Minimum (iv) Points: 60 Point Minimum (v) Points Per Game: .73 Points Per Game Minimum (minimum 42 Regular Season Games played) (vi) Plus-Minus Rating: Among top three (3) forwards on the Club (minimum 42 Regular Season Games played by Player and comparison group). 327 EXHIBIT 5 (vii) End-of-Season NHL All-Rookie Team (viii) NHL All-Star Game (selected to play or plays) (ix) NHL All-Star Game MVP (b)Defenceman (i) Ice time (aggregate and/or per Game). Player must be among top four (4) defensemen on the Club (minimum 42 Regular Season Games played by Player and comparison group). (Note: an Entry Level SPC may contain bonuses for both aggregate and per Game ice time; however, the maximum aggregate amount the Player may receive on account of the ice time category is $212,500.) (ii) Goals: 10 Goal Minimum (iii) Assists: 25 Assist Minimum (iv) Points: 40 Point Minimum (v) Points Per Game: .49 Points Per Game Minimum (minimum 42 Regular Season Games played) (vi) Plus-Minus Rating: Among top three (3) defensemen on the Club (minimum 42 Regular Season Games played by Player and comparison group). (vii) Blocked Shots: Among top two (2) defensemen on the Club (minimum 42 Regular Season Games played by Player and comparison group). (viii) End-of-Season NHL All-Rookie Team (ix) NHL All-Star Game (selected to play or plays) (x) NHL All-Star Game MVP

I commended the writer this post written a year ago could easily be written today and still have the same relevence

Because of my silliness I will not clear any of my posts feel free to give me your best shot Humiliate me at will especially those that I quoted Free shots for everyone

I type pretty fast that part doesn't matter