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Holy. I wasn’t paying much attention, but I was quite surprised at how much talent was available. Great job! I’m guessing in the West that is already a playoff team.

Then he wouldn’t have been available in the 2nd round.

One reason Schmidt wanted to come to Vancouver was he thought they were close to contending. After last season, it looks like they’re still a few years from it, after which Schmidt may be regressing. So if it’s true, I don’t blame him for thinking about a fresh start. After the year from hell the team just had, wouldn’t you?

Agreed. He’s not overly skilled, but is effective because he’s got willpower and a motor that won’t quit. But age will kill that motor, and a big contract might even kill some of that willpower.

The problem for Chicago isn't next season, it's the season after. At the end of next season, they have to extend: Kubalik Dach Boqvist Lankinen Strome Kurashev These 6 players combined make less than $10.5M right now. In 2022-23, it will be considerably higher.

There are actually a few reasons why Keith coming to the Canucks, beyond the potential fan backlash, makes a lot of sense. Consider this potential deal as an example: To Vancouver: Keith + Subban To Chicago: Holtby + Virtanen (who would then be bought out by Chicago) For one, it saves the Canucks a ton of actual cash. Keith only makes $3.6M in salary over the next 2 seasons, and Subban makes $950K (which is almost the minimum you'd have to pay a decent backup anyways). Contrast that with Holtby's $5.7M salary, and the $1.4M to buy out Virtanen, and there are considerable cash savings. There have been indications that real dollars are a concern to the Canucks right now, so a few extra million could be a real incentive. Secondly, Benning has gone on record saying how important it is to have veterans who know how to win. Keith is definitely that. He also has played the type of defensive game that a guy like Hughes would do well to emulate. Having him on the team could be a good influence on Hughes. And lastly, he's still not a bad defenseman. He's nowhere near what he was in his prime, but he can still play. Problem is Chicago is relying on him too much - he still averages over 23 minutes a game for them (more than any Canuck). Putting him in Edler's role would be an improvement (Keith nearly doubled Edler's points, and took half the penalties). Edler has been a great Canuck, but he's starting to run out of gas. If it makes sense for Keith (due to his family ties), then it is a good fit for the Canucks too (on the ice and in the books, anyways). And it also makes sense for Chicago, as their cap situation is dire in the season after next (have to re-sign Kubalik, Dach, Lankinen, Boqvist, etc, with 1 more year still left on Kane/Toews/Keith). The 2nd year of Keith's deal is the problem for them, but it isn't much of an issue for Vancouver, who have lots of cap room in 2022-23. The only real problem for Vancouver is potential fan backlash. That might be why this story was leaked in this way. There's enough in the tweet to suggest it could be Vancouver, and prompt a reaction from the fans. But it's also vague enough to explain it away if the fan reaction is too harsh. Myself? I think the deal would improve the team, and saves them money. So I'm willing to park any negative feelings from the past to get it done. I mean, if Daniel Sedin is willing to do that (which he must be if the rumor is for Vancouver), then why wouldn't us fans?

I actually wonder how much longer he plans to play. Only slated to earn $2.1M in salary next season, and $1.5M the following - with big escrow on each. If he retires though, there will be some big recapture penalties for Chicago - around $4M per year (whether it's 1 year or 2). So this might be a case of Chicago trying to appease the player to make sure he doesn't decide to retire before his contract is done.

If that's all past him, doubt St Louis would be selling low on him.

As for cap space, I expect Oilers to buy out Neal and Koskinen this offseason. Neither contract has any bonuses, so it will be a <$3.5M hit for 2 years for both (saving $6.8M this year, $2.3M the following), and another <$2M for 2 years for Neal. They're going to have to clear some room to extend Nurse after next season. If he has another year like last season, it won't be cheap. But that will still leave room to go after some more larger 1-year deals to fill out the roster to hopefully improve this year.

Stylistically, a team that makes a lot of sense is Minnesota. Hartman and Bjugstad are the only RH-shot forwards on their roster. Tarasenko could ride shotgun with Kaprisov. Perhaps a trade for Dumba? Blues are already rumoured to want to move Dunn though, because of the expansion draft. But if I were them, I'd trade for Dumba and protect him, Parayko, and Dunn, then expose Faulk and Krug. Think they'll be better off getting out from under one of Faulk or Krug's contracts - they probably won't age well.

Man, when he was popping in 30 goals a season, that contract looked like such a steal. But he does look like his best days are now far behind him. Still is probably a 20-goal guy though, and 3 years left on his deal. Could be a good fit on an Eastern team, where he might get a bit more space.

Was just going to post this. They need to improve now to keep McDavid and Draisaitl happy. They are UFAs in 5 and 4 years respectively, so that is their window to win. The back-half of this contract will likely see the Oilers rebuilding anyways. Although I'm not a huge RNH fan, he's a good player who wants to be in Edmonton. It's a good idea to hang onto those.

My parents lost twins due to an illness, within a week of their birth. I was really young at the time (pre-school), and don't remember anything at all. But I'm told that, despite not knowing our understanding much of what was going on, the experience changed my childhood demeanor, and it likely has affected my whole life. I can't even imagine what it would be like as a parent. My mom still gets depressed every year around their birthday, and it's been almost 40 years. Major condolences to the Pastrnak family, and families everywhere going through something similar.

Sure, you can say "PLAYER was a 20 goal scorer (one year)". But we're talking about projecting what they'll score for you now. Thinking it's 20 goals because they did it once before is just plain dumb.

#1 - You need an army Depth, depth, and more depth.

If anyone needs a goalie to expose still... Carolina places Collin Delia on waivers. @Nail

Weber will definitely play next year, for $6M in salary. He may play the following one as well, for $3M (think that will ensure Montreal has no cap recapture as well). But there's no way he's playing past 2023, for $1M/year. So $8.2M x 3 hit for Nashville seems most likely. I think they'll be rebuilding at that point anyway, so the hit may be no big deal for them.

Sensing a theme here... And was just listening to this yesterday...

Hurricanes are likely standing pat for the expansion draft. Expect to lose Jeremy Lauzon, which sucks a bit, but not sure if we'd get enough for him in a trade to justify losing him AND the player Seattle takes instead. After the draft though we'll be looking to gain more depth, primarily in free agency, but will talk trades as well.

My wife and I did the same. Neither of us felt anything from the first dose of AZ, but we've both been feeling crappy for a couple of days from dose 2 of the Pfizer.

I've heard from a reputable source that Spanish Influenza is estimated to have been only slightly more deadly than COVID. The difference is medical treatment. This becomes apparent when the medical system gets overwhelmed in a particular location (like Italy at the beginning of the pandemic, and India most recently), and deaths rise dramatically.

I think the Weber for Subban trade is one of the best examples of how the hockey nerds don't know better than NHL GMs. They universally lauded it as an enormous loss for Montreal, but time has proven them completely wrong.

This song is about a young girl, Georgia Lee Moses, being found dead. It really captures how people try to understand and deal with tragedy. At the same time, telling the story of many other lost and broken children. "Close your eyes and count to ten I will go and hide but then Be sure to find me I want you to find me And we'll play all over... again" To this day, Georgia Lee's sister continues to try to find answers: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/woman-refuses-give-fight-justice-1997-murder-sister-georgia-lee-n1253649

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