Long live the King Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Thank fuck, something new (kind of) to talk about... https://twitter.com/khl_eng/status/1256174523218571264 ---------------------------------------------------- BIO Prime replacement for after you buyout Staal. As a bonus he was an assistant captain on the Finnish gold medal World Championship team on which Kakko played last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 There's no harm in trying to sign him. He's under 27 so he qualifies for an ELC. $925K is pocket change even if he gets the opportunity for maximum bonuses, which I imagine he will also receive. Even if he doesn't work out long-term, he can be a stopgap until one of Miller, Robertson, or Jones is ready to take one of the spots on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Sorry. No room for more D men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I take a flyer. We need an NHL-ready LHD on an ELC - Hajek, Miller, and Rykov aren't there yet, and if they are, well, Staal's on the way out within a year anyway. That's fine by me. Hard to say why he never got drafted - every profile I can find seems to describe him as poised, smart, smooth-skating... He knows Kakko too. They played on the world champ team. Sure, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Sorry. No room for more D men. So you're happy with Smith, Lindgren, Staal on the left next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 He apparently follows the Rangers — and only the Rangers — on Instagram. He's ours. Clearly. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 He apparently follows the Rangers — and only the Rangers — on Instagram. He's ours. Clearly. ;) Sign him immediately to a max contract! Oh, and give him the "C" too. :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Kakko bad? Kakko friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Played with Lias at HV71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I take a flyer. We need an NHL-ready LHD on an ELC - Hajek, Miller, and Rykov aren't there yet, and if they are, well, Staal's on the way out within a year anyway. That's fine by me. Hard to say why he never got drafted - every profile I can find seems to describe him as poised, smart, smooth-skating... He knows Kakko too. They played on the world champ team. Sure, why not? 2 year deal would be fine (with Smith or Staal gone). His numbers werent very impressive going into draft years. He was smaller, and not that physical. Resembled an international journeyman. No stand out traits that would lead to taking a risk with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Kakko bad? Kakko friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 year deal would be fine (with Smith or Staal gone). His numbers werent very impressive going into draft years. He was smaller, and not that physical. Resembled an international journeyman. No stand out traits that would lead to taking a risk with him. The maximum is a one-year ELC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 We're weak at LHD, amnesty buyouts likely target Staal, he's friends with Kakko & Lias. Seems like a solid plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 We're weak at LHD, amnesty buyouts likely target Staal, he's friends with Kakko & Lias. Seems like a solid plug.Per 31 thoughts podcast, owners won't allow amnesty buyouts. They're not going to buy out Staal and Lundquist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 The new Stralman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 So you're happy with Smith, Lindgren, Staal on the left next year? Smith plays forward, but it doesn't matter. My point is that we have too many dead weight contracts and players knocking on the door to take their spots. Where does he fit? I've been calling for them to get a Finnish player since last summer but I just don't know how they fit him in. We have a million D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 We're weak at LHD, amnesty buyouts likely target Staal, he's friends with Kakko & Lias. Seems like a solid plug. Would rather buy out Smith, Staal is off the books at the end of next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Smith plays forward, but it doesn't matter. My point is that we have too many dead weight contracts and players knocking on the door to take their spots. Where does he fit? I've been calling for them to get a Finnish player since last summer but I just don't know how they fit him in. We have a million D. We have a million D, but only 2 LHD at the NHL level. Our LD depth is: Lindgren Staal Hajek Rykov Lundkvist Miller Robertson Jones Six of those players aren't NHL ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 We have a million D, but only 2 LHD at the NHL level. Our LD depth is: Lindgren Staal Hajek Rykov Lundkvist Miller Robertson Jones Six of those players aren't NHL ready. And one of them isn't NHL quality anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 We have a million D, but only 2 LHD at the NHL level. Our LD depth is: Lindgren Staal Hajek Rykov Lundkvist Miller Robertson Jones Six of those players aren't NHL ready. Lundkvist is a RHD. Staal is gone after next season. Miller, robertson and Jones are atleast one year away from NHL level and Hajek/Rykov need to show more in the A. The right side is good with Trouba, ADA, Fox (and Lundkvist), but the left side need help. There?s really no risk in signing him. Worst case scenario he?s not good and he?s gone after a year. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Signed with Leafs. Very good signing for them. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Link: Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Boooooooooo Sent from my SM-G960U using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Not a good sign, Leafs are way better than the Rangers at these signings. We get shit like Rykov and Meskanen, they find gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Not a good sign, Leafs are way better than the Rangers at these signings. We get shit like Rykov and Meskanen, they find gems. He picked the team that has a more immediate need for defense. I don't see how your argument fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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