Dougall

Too much money for a 20 goal scorer

The deal is completely legal and follows the current CBA. They would have to wait until January 1st before they can sign the extension, but they can go 8 years at that point since they would own his current contract. They can afford the huge contract for this season upcoming because they will have tons of cap space. The risk is all on JT in this scenario. If he gets seriously injured before he signs an extension then he could be out the guaranteed 6 more years he would have had. Otherwise he can cash in.

Only they can. Everyone else is 7 years hesring he is meeting with 5 teams this week. My Leafs one of those teams...dare I hope against hope on this one.

Just announced Orpik to be bought out or traded

He was the salary dump but still a decent d man. Colorado is looking to move this year building in last so they may keep him

Orpik and Grubauer to COL for a 2nd round pick

I wonder what this does for Tavares re signing with the Isles.

Looks like Trotz to the Islanders is a thing https://www.tsn.ca/trotz-closing-on-agreement-to-become-isles-new-head-coach-1.1119297

How does Hoffman get traded so easily? If his cyberbullying of a teammate and his wife is severely overlooked, I guarantee Voynov's past gets overlooked. Its the standard athlete set of rules. If they perform on the field of play people will disregard and ignore. I don't agree with it myself and it is 100% wrong, but that always seems to be the way.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/interest-slava-voynov-explores-nhl-comeback/

And Voynov is looking to return next season

Surprising that anyone went after Hoffman. Can't believe that Ottawa was able to trade Hoffman before the pending case was resolved. Dorian was in a very tough spot and got a better return than I thought he would. On the other side, San Jose is media anonymity and a perfect place for Hoffman to go. The Sharks get a goal scorer that they need and if he and Kane can stay out of trouble the Sharks could be really good.

Islanders could make sense given its the only one open and if they resign Johnny T there is a superstar. I heard some speculation a couple of weeks ago that if he stepped down he might take some time off this year and surface in Seattle as an expansion coach there. He has ties to the west coast I think and he has experience with expansion teams.

With Lou in town instead of Garth there is a chance. A couple of things need to be ironed out through. A permanent arena that is not the Barclays Center and a goalie. Ilya Sorokin said earlier he wouldn't come over from Russia if Weight was the GM still. That is not the case now and I wonder if there is a chance for him. That guy has been a STUD in the KHL and could stabilize that team moving forward. Hockey players tend to be loyal and not move. My guess is he signs and stays in Long Island. Before June 20th? That we'll have to wait and see.

Was hoping beyond hope for a Leafs trade. Ahhh...pipe dreams...

Players were awesome. We were in the MGM after the game when Brayden Holtby came in with the cup. Unfortunately my cell had died by then so no fun pics :(...although what happens in Vegas...stays in Vegas I believe they say :). Somehow we were able to get some free drinks off their tab which I heard local rumours on Friday that it crept up over $100K that night! On the flight out Friday Kelly Hrudy was on my plane and he was sitting beside us at the gate. One of the nicest men I have ever met. He did not hesitate to chat and was engaged in the conversation. Having said that we treated him with respect and didn't harass for autographs etc.

Weight was removed as coach as well

More caps fans there inside and out than I expected. There were roughly 20K people outside watching on screens as well

Vegas was crazy last night. People were going bonkers everywhere. What an experience

It was electric. Great fans in Vegas. They have completely embraced this team!!!

Crazy atmosphere here in Vegas!!!! Fans are more nuts than anywhere I have ever seen heading to the game. Even Caesar is a fan!!!

Kuznetsov hands down. 4 assists last night helped too

Does it matter? Vegas wins the cup final. All I care about is that I'll be in Vegas for the cup finals and potentially going to a game. Exciting and unpredictable times!!!!

I guess it depends on the cap space you have available. I grabbed him as a rental, but now that the potential is there I will at least consider. While 7 is high, it is less than 2 mil difference from this year. As stated, he is a multi cat guy and being in San Jose he is away from hockey media. It seems like a good fit for him as a player.

I heard that this morning as well. Is that not considered collusion by NHL standards? Lou is only a good move if Johnny T stays. At some point he needs to ride off into the sunset.