frankgrimes

Do you honestly believe anything we discuss here is going to impact the organization? If so I really don't know what to say. Fact is WE as fans don't matter, even if players and owners are saying otherwise because in the end even in Detroit the bottom line seems more important than everything. Personally I've accepted reality and gone into a whatever state, to me the real rebuild will start next year, hopefully with Rasmus Dahlien or that that big Russian kid. Looking at it this way is way better than getting worked up over ufa, non trades like last year

Holland is not wrong Howard has proven more and till his injury he had an outstanding season

Used to be a grear site but nowadays it's a collection of trolls, know it all wanna be experts which is sad. Yes it's a lot of money but usually your best player is paid like it so it does make sense. Yes if he gets hurt they are done but so would the Oilers if McDavid gets hurt no one can replace their best players Price basically means Montreal is starting with a 1:0 advantage

Well it's hfboards so... every other fanbase would be over the moon to have Price

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Wanting: Guys on show me contracts that can easily be flipped for picks. Hopefully the Wings aren't going for Shattenkirk

I fhink people are forgetting something because an extension doesn't mean he can't move up or get fired. Personally I think the Wings are running the risk of becoming the Leafs, Oilers pre Shanahan and Nichelson., so if he leaves I want the captain to come home and do what he did for Tampa. If that doesn't happen give me Lombardi or Jason Botterill just don't promote someone like Draper it's time for fresh voices with new ideas.

YESSSD! my favorite wing

Yeah that sucks and at some point there will have to be changes made. The enforcers are almost faced out, next up will be the grinders and bottom 6 guy. I honestly believe we'll see a lot of players sign in the KHL,Sweden or Switzerland if this trend continues. That being said even at his young age McDavid IS the Edmonton Oilers, Katz will laugh out loudly on his way to the bank this kid will make him an even richer person than he already is. The thing is, Eichel will now for sure get 10, Matthews maybe even more than that if he has another stellar season which means it's very unlikely that the Leafs can keep their big 3 (Matthews, Marner, Nylander) together. Said it before and I'll say it again if the Oilers can get McDavid and Draisaitl under 24 mill combined that's still great and very workable. Man I wish I was McDavid, young rich and the best player in the NHL must be nice to be him.

Honestly it would be nice if there's an extra section for bad news. 2 days 2 dead guys not the stuff one wants to read on a hockey board RIP to the great ones bodyguard guy was as feared and tough as they come.. way too soon and early

Why should he? It's not the job of a player to manage the cap, period. Players give hometown discounts and then a few years later they are traded, asked to lift their nmc/ntc clauses and what not. Also to put things in perspective Crosby's contract is worth 114 million, McDavids would be 106 million... don't like it add things like franchise tags for players

People can bet that Yakupov can make mich more in the KHL and play in front of friends and family

My bad in terms of working out I mean a decent season for a third line player, nothing crazy but not too shabby either (kinda Vanek like).

Wouldn't be against it because if it doesn't work out you only lose a bit of money and if it works out you can flip him for picks.

Horrible condolences to his friends and family

On a 1 year contract hell yes, more than that no because you could flip him for picks at the trade dead line.

Well with the new lockout coming and new rules of course young guys especially ones this good will ask for the moon now. Some may think it's high or too early but the guy is so worth it. Man the Oilers: Gretzky, Messier and now McDavid and Draisaitl wow

Soon the best player in the game, not even 20 years old and will be the next Crosby. Katz and the Oilers will get back way more than what they are paying the guy. Crosby signed a contract that's been made illegal under the new CBA, plus his contract is worth 114 million $. Mathews, Eichel and Laine have to love this because their deals will now also be massive.

Dylan McIlrath would instantly make this team fun to watch, hope it's true

Good luck there I hope he knows that Barroway likes to interfere a lot and Chayka lags experience

Brace yourself guys told ya the real rebuild will start next year. Just hope none of the Veteran contracts is longer than a year. Chris should veto every contract that's longer than that

He wasn't the right fit for the Wings but for Dallas he is perfect. Gets to play in front of Big Ben and with Klingberg plus Seguin, Spezza and Benn are there to score AND the advantage of privacy outside of the rink. Nice to see that more and more people realize how good of a coach Babs is, best one in the game for sure. But it's not like there aren't any good choices out there Suter, Tippet... and maybe even Trirz after this season. Hopefully Chris is using this as an evaluation year

Steal for the Stars Methot doesn't get enough respect although the guy is the reason, why Karlsson can play his offensive style. A second and rights to a goalie is just great. Guy brings leadership and stability to their blue line well done Nil

Biggest winner: LA Kings with Vilardi and Flyers with Patrick that's for sure at least Wings went for size for the most part.

Judging by all the off topic crap the stuff you guys are using is much better so pass it through or name it