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[Signing] Kings re-sign Anze Kopitar
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Absolutely. I would have just expected to wait a little before giving him a sizable extension, to be sure that his play holds up. I'm not claiming it will drop, but it's not unreasonable to think it could happen. For a team that is close to the cap (I think they were about 1M under last year), this fairly high contract could hurt them. Team is showing some strong faith in him, for sure. -
[Signing] Kings re-sign Anze Kopitar
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I was a little shocked about the amount, but as others have said, he is still producing. And, like others have said, I thought maybe it was rewarding for past play. In any case, it seemed decent to me. I went to Capfriendly to see if they were way under the cap, figuring that would justify the contract even more, and that's when my jaw hit the floor. First off, LA is slightly over the cap. No biggie, it's early in the season. Then I saw that Anze's still on a 10M AAV contract this year. He's turning 36 next month, so he will be 38 entering the final year of the contract extension. Unless Capfriendly is wrong with the current contract, WTF would LA be doing giving him an extension now? He's still playing on an 80M contract, so it's not like he's been (or being) underpaid. It's a long season for so many things to could go wrong, it seems nuts to tie up cap so early. Seems like a crazy signing to me with this flurry of facts. -
[Signing] Canucks sign Carson Soucy
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I'd be curious to know how often the hitter loses these fights. Could see it going both ways... jacked up from giving a good hit, or the body is already at a disadvantage from the collision. Hockey Fights is not the best measuring stick. Fan voting at its "best", and yeah in this case it is an easy draw. Hell, even if he loses those fights, if he throws those hits and draws some instigators, bring it on! (just keep the hits clean and cut down on trips to the box) -
[Signing] Canucks sign Carson Soucy
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
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[Report/Rumour] Elias Pettersson Contract Talks
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Lol. I was just referring to the times that EP has come back and saved a goal or made a great defensive play. Wasn't thinking of our other EP. Good catch. -
[Report/Rumour] Elias Pettersson Contract Talks
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Exactly. EP plays all positions so he is worth much more. Just don't tell his agent! -
[Signing] Canucks sign Teddy Blueger
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Sounds like a whale of a guy to me. Welcome aboard! -
[Signing] Canucks sign Carson Soucy
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I'd sure like to see Myers playing playoff hockey for us, though. Felt the same way with Guddy back when we had him. Big D, willing to play tough, and with the whistles stashed a bit, can be quite valuable then. But, that means putting up with the warts during the regular season. Wasn't Myers decent (or even better than decent) back in the bubble? -
[Signing] Canucks sign Carson Soucy
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Yep, I'm not complaining over either pickup. We definitely needed a bigger, meaner D. What we got may not be ideal, but better is better. Fingers crossed the momentum we have with Tocchet is real. -
[Signing] Canucks sign Carson Soucy
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Didnt we have the top PK if you consider the split after Tocchet took over? I know many of us had high hopes going into last year with the BB momentum we thought we had, but I would think the odds of us maintaining a respectable PK l, especially after shoring up the D a bit like we have, are quite good. Sure hope so, since between Myers, Cole, and Soucy it looks like we'll need a good PK -
Completely agree. Also helps if one's 10M AAV goalie doesn't crap the bed too often, too.
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[Report] Travis Green joins Devils' coaching staff
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in General Hockey Discussion
I guess not going to Calgary or TO is a way at getting back at the Canucks org? -
[Report] Flames name Ryan Huska as head coach
Kragar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in General Hockey Discussion
What's the deal with Weekes and his camera placement? Been a couple I've seen from him like this. "Top of my head" is a just a common saying, dude. -
No penalty shot for Karlsson covering the puck in the crease with his hand? Penalty shot is probably the only way Florida can score off a penalty, they way they've been going here. Idiots need to stop taking such stupid penalties, too. And, is it just me or has Ekblad been Ekblawful? Bad penalties, bad decisions, getting caught out of the play too often this series. Maybe playing hurt?