NHL Thread

[Frag]

I feel like people don't realize how good Nazem Kadri actually is at hockey. Fantastic player.

 

He's a fantastic player who rubs fans/players of other teams the wrong way. Also, draws penalties like a boss. I like that.

[Frag]

Would we not be able to get a haul for him + help fuel the tank for this year? It just seems like bad roster management to have high priced star vets on your team when there's really no chance for a solid post season this year or next.

 

You trade him when a solid offer comes along. Otherwise, you keep him. That's how it should be.

[burlingtonbandit]

You trade him when a solid offer comes along. Otherwise, you keep him. That's how it should be.

 

This should be used for every player. I hate the term "untouchable". If a trade makes the team better overall you should do it no matter who the players are.

[Spanky99]

Would we not be able to get a haul for him + help fuel the tank for this year? It just seems like bad roster management to have high priced star vets on your team when there's really no chance for a solid post season this year or next.

 

It would have to be worth it, he's reasonably priced and only 27, top 5-10 goal scorer yearly. It better be a massive deal

[Frag]

Last night's Coach's Corner was quite possibly the worst from Grapes in a while, which is saying something:

 

"Leafs need Colton Orr and Frazer McLaren right now!"

"You're a jerk, Evander Kane! Don't use your fake shoulder surgery on me!"

"You're eating seal, Ron? What are you, some kind of savage or barbarian?"

 

I mean, wow! The trifecta:

 

- Stupid comment on managing a team

- Call out someone in a stupid manner

- Xenophobia

[Spanky99]

Oh c'mon, it wasn't that bad, it's his TV persona/character...the McLaren/Orr comment was egregious, but he was bang on about Kane, the kid needs to wise up and be a professional. Here's the segment for people who didn't see it.

 

http://www.google.ca/url?q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DiTLGPd6R4sI&sa=U&ei=sLHXVNKWG8yyggSy-4K4AQ&ved=0CBkQtwIwAQ&usg=AFQjCNFr6ut4kO_BGO9QAmIS1BeF-aeBIg

[Frag]

Oh c'mon, it wasn't that bad, it's his TV persona/character...the McLaren/Orr comment was egregious, but he was bang on about Kane, the kid needs to wise up and be a professional. Here's the segment for people who didn't see it.

 

http://www.google.ca/url?q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DiTLGPd6R4sI&sa=U&ei=sLHXVNKWG8yyggSy-4K4AQ&ved=0CBkQtwIwAQ&usg=AFQjCNFr6ut4kO_BGO9QAmIS1BeF-aeBIg

 

You don't think his seal comment was bad?

[Spanky99]

You don't think his seal comment was bad?

 

Grapes loves animals, he was just joking with Ron, about eating a baby seal. *sad eyes*

[Spanky99]

You don't think his seal comment was bad?

 

I think Xenophobia is over the top here mate.

[jays_fever]

It would have to be worth it, he's reasonably priced and only 27, top 5-10 goal scorer yearly. It better be a massive deal

 

Of course. Wouldn't a team like the Jets have a need for him and lots of young talent to trade off??

[Spanky99]

Of course. Wouldn't a team like the Jets have a need for him and lots of young talent to trade off??

 

Yeah, they'd have some pieces to make a deal worthwhile.

[Frag]

Yeah, they'd have some pieces to make a deal worthwhile.

 

Kessel for Kane, Ehlers, Morrissey and a 1st or Petan?

[Spanky99]

Kessel for Kane, Ehlers, Morrissey and a 1st or Petan?

 

Sounds good to me, lol.

[burlingtonbandit]

Kessel for Kane, Ehlers, Morrissey and a 1st or Petan?

 

LOL. That would never happen. Maybe Kessel for Kane and Petan + a filler. Even that would be a pretty damn good haul for the Leafs.

[z3r0s]

I wouldn't trade Kane+ for Kessel... not a fan at all.

[Dylan]

I wouldn't trade Kane+ for Kessel... not a fan at all.

 

Who needs a top 5 in scoring over the last few years playing with s***.

[GD]

Who needs a top 5 in scoring over the last few years playing with s***.

 

If Randy Carlyle couldn't coach him, who possibly could?

[Laika]

Does Kessel's contract hurt his value? I don't remember exactly how big it is / how it stacks up relative to others in the league.

[havok24]

If Randy Carlyle couldn't coach him, who possibly could?

 

Kadri is fat, lazy, and a diving crybaby.

 

Kessel is fat, lazy, and soft as kleenex.

 

Tyler Bozak is an unselfish player who always puts the team first (AKA I handle the puck like a grenade, so I always look to pass to Phil!)

[GD]

Does Kessel's contract hurt his value? I don't remember exactly how big it is / how it stacks up relative to others in the league.

 

8/56? Considering what Bobby Ryan got it's probably a bargain, lol

[havok24]

8/56? Considering what Bobby Ryan got it's probably a bargain, lol

 

Close (8x8).

[Laika]

Bobby Ryan is actually a decent comp for Evander Kane, lol.

[Spanky99]

Kadri is fat, lazy, and a diving crybaby.

 

Kessel is fat, lazy, and soft as kleenex.

 

Tyler Bozak is an unselfish player who always puts the team first (AKA I handle the puck like a grenade, so I always look to pass to Phil!)

 

lol

[canadiansportsjunkie]

I don't see them moving Kessel, JVR, Kadri, and Rielly,

[Spanky99]

I don't see them moving Kessel, JVR, Kadri, and Rielly,

 

I wouldn't, unless it's a clear win.

[Dylan]

I don't see them moving Kessel, JVR, Kadri, and Rielly,

 

I really hope they don't, unless it's for a good return. They can make some nice moves trading Franson, Winnik, Santo, Lupul etc.

[Laika]

Think I'm done fiddling with my valuation system and projections.

Player/Goalie Projections

2014 Teams

2014, 2013, and 2012 Player/Goalie stats all available here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11hOH37TCFEIA5TRB_M5IPQhyUC6sL6slhlTDKLCe2DY/edit?usp=sharing

 

Found a bug. This website explains it well:

 

http://statsattack.projections.edu.ca/723ghj22798

[GD]

I automatically assume any NJH link is going to be that

[Laika]

Reusing jokes doesn't work!

 

agree to disagree

[Dylan]

Cross-check to Mcquaid's neck by roussel, vicious!