receiving death threats. justifying his decision I guess. bunch of gutless cowards sending an anonymous death threat on social media because a 19-year old kid doesn't want to play for a team you cheer for.
receiving death threats. justifying his decision I guess. bunch of gutless cowards sending an anonymous death threat on social media because a 19-year old kid doesn't want to play for a team you cheer for.
receiving death threats. justifying his decision I guess. bunch of gutless cowards sending an anonymous death threat on social media because a 19-year old kid doesn't want to play for a team you cheer for.
Players have so few years to grow and develop, get chances, and maximize earnings (or overall enjoyment of their careers, whether that's money, winning, location, whatever). Use whatever leverage you have when you have it.
My understanding in this case is that he told him he wanted to be a Flyer before the draft and then told them he didn't after last year's WJC (January, about seven months after he was drafted). Do I think he handled this well? No. Do I think he should have provided an explanation and met with them? Or course.
But teams ship guys out all the time, so even though Gauthier was an asshole here, I support him asking to be traded. There's ways to do it appropriately, of course.
Also, I'm curious on what's wrong with the Flyers specifically. They seem to be trending in the right direction, Philadelphia seems like a fun city, etc. It's a little confusing to me. Kravtsov and Lundkvist's trade requests made sense (particularly the latter's), but I don't really remember the circumstances surrounding Lias's ask.
I'd like to know what the change of heart was regarding Philly.
He is no longer dead last in the NHL in goals saved about expected. Vitek Vanecek now holds that honor with a -13.42 GSAE. Vanecek was a +5.1 last season.
He is no longer dead last in the NHL in goals saved about expected. Vitek Vanecek now holds that honor with a -13.42 GSAE. Vanecek was a +5.1 last season.
But last night was at least the 5th game or so that we lost pretty much solely because of goaltending. We outplayed Tampa, out high danger chanced them and lost only because Vas clearly outplayed Vanacek. The more I think about it they should just make the rumored 1 stop shopping trade with Calgary for Markstrom and Tanev. Would shore up the goaltending and defense and add some well needed physicality on the back line. Markstrom is signed for big $ through next season. That would work. We could see if he is the answer the rest of this year and if he isn't there is only next year left on the deal.
But last night was at least the 5th game or so that we lost pretty much solely because of goaltending. We outplayed Tampa, out high danger chanced them and lost only because Vas clearly outplayed Vanacek. The more I think about it they should just make the rumored 1 stop shopping trade with Calgary for Markstrom and Tanev. Would shore up the goaltending and defense and add some well needed physicality on the back line. Markstrom is signed for big $ through next season. That would work. We could see if he is the answer the rest of this year and if he isn't there is only next year left on the deal.
They need to just waive Vanecek at this point. The other option is to try to trade him straight up for another struggling goalie like Samsonov or Raanta.
Breaks the Panthers 9 game winning streak. He has to have the crease for the time being. Ruff has this annoying habit of going with a guy until he loses one game then goes back to the other guy. Unless it's a back to back Daws has to be the guy for now till they go outside of the organization.
Breaks the Panthers 9 game winning streak. He has to have the crease for the time being. Ruff has this annoying habit of going with a guy until he loses one game then goes back to the other guy. Unless it's a back to back Daws has to be the guy for now till they go outside of the organization.
You and BH are absolutely right. It is so obvious that Vanecek should not start anymore. Fitzgerald has to bring in someone else even if its a cheap veteran FA at this point. They can't play worse than Vanecek has this season.
just set the longest win streak in team history with an OT win at Bell Center last night.
MTL outplayed them but an OT high stick led to a PP they couldn't hold off.
So many chances for the Habs. Montembeault is turning into a legit starting goalie.
I think MTL could trade Monahan and Matheson or Savard at the deadline. All should be in high demand if they stay healthy. I think they could look to move players like Gallagher (unlikely - contract), Armia (likely) and other role players.
They have nice young pieces and should get another good pick this year. If Montembeault is the answer in net that's a huge piece and they extended him very affordably for the next 3 seasons. They play hard every night. Never an easy 2 points.
Are you surprised? It’s Philly fans.
Welcome to modern times.
Terrible.
My understanding in this case is that he told him he wanted to be a Flyer before the draft and then told them he didn't after last year's WJC (January, about seven months after he was drafted). Do I think he handled this well? No. Do I think he should have provided an explanation and met with them? Or course.
But teams ship guys out all the time, so even though Gauthier was an asshole here, I support him asking to be traded. There's ways to do it appropriately, of course.
Also, I'm curious on what's wrong with the Flyers specifically. They seem to be trending in the right direction, Philadelphia seems like a fun city, etc. It's a little confusing to me. Kravtsov and Lundkvist's trade requests made sense (particularly the latter's), but I don't really remember the circumstances surrounding Lias's ask.
I'd like to know what the change of heart was regarding Philly.
Devils need to make a move before it's too late
They need to just waive Vanecek at this point. The other option is to try to trade him straight up for another struggling goalie like Samsonov or Raanta.
I mean if it's painfully obvious to us, at what point does Fitzgerald force the issue?
You and BH are absolutely right. It is so obvious that Vanecek should not start anymore. Fitzgerald has to bring in someone else even if its a cheap veteran FA at this point. They can't play worse than Vanecek has this season.
MTL outplayed them but an OT high stick led to a PP they couldn't hold off.
So many chances for the Habs. Montembeault is turning into a legit starting goalie.
I think MTL could trade Monahan and Matheson or Savard at the deadline. All should be in high demand if they stay healthy. I think they could look to move players like Gallagher (unlikely - contract), Armia (likely) and other role players.
Canada won bronze over Finland. USA playing Czechia who knocked out Canada in the semis.
2-0 USA after 1.
A lot of the top few rounds US prospects will be playing.
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Canada won bronze over Finland. USA playing Czechia who knocked out Canada in the semis.
2-0 USA after 1.
US women won the gold, 5-1 over Czechia.
I think this price is fair.
The questions on Monahan have never been talent, just health. I think Savard and Monahan get moved from MTL.
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According to the Fourth Period, here’s the Habs asking price for Sean Monahan.