Rebooted Around the League - 23/24

[Raile]

how the hell is Tanev to age 40 not cap circumvention

[donlever]

I mean good on Tanev for maxing out his earning powers but that contract is, all things considered, ridiculous.

Chris has now been a Flame and a Leave which erases his past Canuck status for all time.

You're dead to us.

[donlever]

Nice get for NJ with Pesce @ 6x5.5

Rumour has the Devils close on Marchessault as well.

Rumour also has Stamkos talking 4 years with Nashville which
is interesting.

[Picker of Cherries]

Montour gets replaced by OEL on the panthers PP signs with the Kraken 7x7.14
Glad the Canucks weren’t in on that.
An initial contender for worst contract given out today.

[donlever]

Yeah...figured Francis would sign him.

[UWSaint]

how the hell is Tanev to age 40 not cap circumvention

There's a non insubstantial case to be made that Tanev could be a somewhat effective player all the way to 40.

Why? Because his game has never been based on speed. Its never been based on his hands. His value is not tied to offense in any way. His game has never involved initiating contact (but by definition, must involve taking hits). His value has always presumed missing time to injury.

A defensive defensemen that relies on defensive IQ, positioning, and patience might be the best "type" to age well.

Having made that pitch, I fully expect Tanev and/or TO have scheduled his career ending injury in 3 or 4 years, and that in the negotiations, as small talk, they told Tanev about all of those other older guys they've signed in recent years and the kind of post-NHL player careers they've been having with TO's sponsorship....

[donlever]

The Leaves keep swinging every year.

Sometimes they pop it up....Klingberg.

Sometimes they get it a bit more on the barrel....Tanev.

But.....the ball never leaves the park and in the end its all the same as striking out.

[Megaterio Llamas]

Everybody loves Nashville...

[donlever]

Yeah...sounds like Marchessault is next up for them Megs.

Preds just got Hella better.

[donlever]

5x5.5 for Marchessault.

Dillon to NJ.

[Megaterio Llamas]

I think James Duthie just introduced Harm Dayal as Farhan Lalji

[donlever]

Steroids....

[Picker of Cherries]

5x5.5 for Marchessault.

Dillon to NJ.

I’m liking what Jersey is doing, Dillon with Pesce and Markstrom should really help them contend for a playoff spot.

[donlever]

Toffoli 4x6 in SJ?

Keeps getting better and better lol.

[Megaterio Llamas]

Sam Lafferty to Buffalo $2x2