Around the League 2019-2024 Edition

[Hoss]

Boston is in need of defense...I knew Boston had to step in and do something

 

[MindzEye]

We're going to end up paying more for Foligno and Rittich than Hall and Ullmark would have cost.

 

[hockeylover]

That is really annoying. Jesus Dubas, you better win.

 

[MindzEye]

Go **** yourself Dubas.

Yeah, that's about how I feel right now. Time left on the clock still, but I'm not sure what he's going to do with it of any use.

 

[LeafOfFaith]

I hate to build myself up like I often do, but if Dubas let Hall go and paid that for Foligno, I have to believe he’s got something better than Hall lined up. He’s paying all these picks for retention, and no word yet on what they’re going to do with Freddy. Something is up.

 

[Artnes]

I want to believe Hall had no interest in crossing the border in a deal. No way the Oil or Leafs walk away from that deal if it was on the table

 

[worm]

I want to believe Hall had no interest in crossing the border in a deal. No way the Oil or Leafs walk away from that deal if it was on the table

Did the bruins have more cap space?

Only other thing I can think of

 

[LeafGm]

I want to believe Hall had no interest in crossing the border in a deal. No way the Oil or Leafs walk away from that deal if it was on the table

I have a really hard time believing Hall wouldn't spend seven days quarantining to come to the city he owns a house in. Or that he wouldn't want to play in the Leafs top-6 before he takes another crack at unrestricted free agency.

 

[CH1]

Well, that's the last time I don't take Dubas at his word...He was indeed transparent earlier this week (emphasis mine)

"If we can do something that we think is going to be a good fit in the locker room and on the ice, I think we would still very openly explore that,’’ Dubas said.

 

[Volcanologist]

yeah I can't believe Edmonton didn't get on this if Hall was that cheap. they need him a lot more than we do, as did Boston.

 

[MindzEye]

yeah I can't believe Edmonton didn't get on this if Hall was that cheap. they need him a lot more than we do, as did Boston.

I can see Hall dropping the NMC bomb on Edmonton. Because, well, Edmonton.

 

[worm]

I can see Hall dropping the NMC bomb on Edmonton. Because, well, Edmonton.

I can also see that. But Holland probably never even asked

 

[MindzEye]

 

[CH1]

I can see Hall dropping the NMC bomb on Edmonton. Because, well, Edmonton.

even then EDM is >> BUF if you want to pump up your stock

 

[Volcanologist]

so basically, Hall was worth fuck all to other NHL GMs.

that's the best the Sabres could do...with multiple teams bidding. the other offers must have been fugly if that's the case.

he's been so bad this year I guess even getting more than the 2nd was an accomplishment.

will be interesting to see what his next contract will be.

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

One thing here. They signed a guy like Simmonds to be harder to play against, and or edge and he kinda looks like a ghost. I assume Foligno is in part addressing that.

 

[hockeylover]

So... what the heck are we doing with 3.2 million tomorrow

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

So... what the heck are we doing with 3.2 million tomorrow

Sami Vatanen

 

[zeke]

Iafallo

 

[LeafGm]

Iafallo

It is Dubas's tradition to do a deadline deal with the Kings.

Iafallo at 50% retained would only be $1.2M though.