Bo.Horvat53 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 If Pedan said that I think we should package him up too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 5 minutes ago, Bo.Horvat53 said: If Pedan said that I think we should package him up too lol Because rash, emotional decisions always work out well in sports..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Wild Sean Monahan said: Any word on the validity of this? Anybody know anything about this Igor guy? I'm skeptical here Whenever I see (') as opposed to (") I take it as an instant indication that it's very likely a paraphrase as opposed to an actual quote. And further, anything written - claimed to be sourced - is different than audio, where you have a word for word that is not manipulable. Good call to reserve judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 8 minutes ago, oldnews said: Whenever I see (') as opposed to (") I take it as an instant indication that it's very likely a paraphrase as opposed to an actual quote. And further, anything written - claimed to be sourced - is different than audio, where you have a word for word that is not manipulable. Good call to reserve judgement. He probably has to use (') as opposed to (") because the interview was conducted in Russian. Its virtually impossible for direct translations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 35 minutes ago, Tre Mac said: Except Daniel and Henrik whined and everyone not named Horvat, Hutton or Tanev dogged it at some point this season. So it doesn't work if you only go after the youngings. They've never "whined" about their roles. Calling out guys is something pretty extreme for these guys, I think I'd take them at their word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 11 minutes ago, Down by the River said: He probably has to use (') as opposed to (") because the interview was conducted in Russian. Its virtually impossible for direct translations. Probably, maybe, who knows, I don't know. Which is why I reserve judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just seems funny cause Virt was the one taking all the heat about the supposed divide between young and old in the locker room but now we're told McCann was apparently a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 BREAKING NEWS: "Not everybody likes everybody else. We have it by a reputable source that sometimes some people don't like another person or don't get along. More at 11..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazin! Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 2 hours ago, NUCKER67 said: McCann always seemed a little intense, played with a big chip on his shoulder. I sensed when he was drafted that he felt he should've been picked higher, maybe drafted by a better team, etc. Maybe he's a bit of a primadonna and Benning will have none of that. This is also why we won't get Drouin. Getting drafted higher means you're going to a worse team for the most part. Also Benning should've done his homework as a scout...if this guy has character issues why take him? For example, Pastrnak was taken one spot behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just noticed, Jared McCann turned 20 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 1 minute ago, kazin! said: Getting drafted higher means you're going to a worse team for the most part. Also Benning should've done his homework as a scout...if this guy has character issues why take him? For example, Pastrnak was taken one spot behind him. Maybe to later leverage him into a stud RHD from an overeager and overconfident analytic guru who doesn't understand how intangibles are actually a thing in pro sports? Just a guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 4 minutes ago, theminister said: Maybe to later leverage him into a stud RHD from an overeager and overconfident analytic guru who doesn't understand how intangibles are actually a thing in pro sports? Just a guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just now, Squeak said: I really don't know what that reaction gif means! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 1 minute ago, theminister said: I really don't know what that reaction gif means! And I just spent 10 minutes looking for that one! (well one like it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Wonder what Benning would have done if he was managing Tampa this season. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 2 minutes ago, Squeak said: And I just spent 10 minutes looking for that one! (well one like it) This is not the information I was looking for. Don't keep me in suspense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just now, theminister said: This is not the information I was looking for. Don't keep me in suspense... I don't usually wade into here - it was just a 'I see this' I guess I should ask - are you suggesting that when they drafted him that was their intention? Or was that they planned on using McCann in some sort of deal this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 6 minutes ago, Squeak said: I don't usually wade into here - it was just a 'I see this' I guess I should ask - are you suggesting that when they drafted him that was their intention? Or was that they planned on using McCann in some sort of deal this summer? Neither really... it was a retort to the suggestion that Benning failed as GM for taking McCann. Or trading him. Or not. However, I would suggest that sometimes players are drafted as trade fodder, yes. If you believe you are getting a player that will later be valued more than at the position you selected him at then it makes sense to take him even if he doesn't fit into your plans. I'm certain there have been instances when players were taken because they were early bloomers and showed well right off of the hop, and this is more common in the late 1st and 2nd. I'm not saying that's what happened with McCann at all but when he fell to us at 24th, in management's view, and he had a breakout year the next season then it's imaginable that they didn't believe he would take it to another level in junior so they kept him up on the team and made their deliberation of his value on the market from that point. Really, when you grab a faller they may not be your preference but the best asset value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 17 minutes ago, Squeak said: I don't usually wade into here - it was just a 'I see this' I guess I should ask - are you suggesting that when they drafted him that was their intention? Or was that they planned on using McCann in some sort of deal this summer? And, personally, I would have used this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 3 minutes ago, theminister said: And, personally, I would have used this one... Don't tell me how to reaction gif! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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