Samifan Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 On the plus side he should be two years slower than he was last time he was here. 2 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I said this in the UFA thread. I didn't hate him the first go 'round. I did think he played too much and was played in situations where his shortcomings were exposed by high skill players. He's a pro and should be a good influence, if a young guy takes his spot, he'll deal with it and be ready when his time comes again. I don't mind this, I'm not excited by it either, have strong neutral to okay vibes on this. Certainly better than I feel about rolling the dice with Mr .896 in the back-up role. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: Mr .896 This is now how I expect to see Jones referred to the entire season, classic! #mr896 Edited July 28, 2021 by Samifan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: Certainly better than I feel about rolling the dice with Mr .896 in the back-up role. Hey at least it's only one year. WTF did Bernier sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Hey at least it's only one year. WTF did Bernier sign? New Jersey and for 4+ aav. I'm sure Chuck bowed out at 3.5 or less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: New Jersey and for 4+ aav. I'm sure Chuck bowed out at 3.5 or less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: New Jersey and for 4+ aav. I'm sure Chuck bowed out at 3.5 or less. Wow. Hell no. Too much for a backup. I guess we get the guy who came thru L.A. behind him. I hope Jones can help. I will not hold the past against none of these guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 All these one-year deals reinforce what I said after Risto. It has the feel of 2008. Our GM wants to change things up. Yes, maybe we get a shot in the arm. But are we building a core taking up the Cup. We hope Risto works. Jones--a reclamation project who has been sub. 900 the last three seasons. Ellis isn't one year but pray he doesn't lose it. Signing Thompson keeps a youngin off the squad. It worries me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Howie58 said: Signing Thompson keeps a youngin off the squad. It worries me. This exactly Howie. I don't understand it really unless they think nobody is ready yet. I guess he can serve popcorn until injuries happen? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Digityman said: This exactly Howie. I don't understand it really unless they think nobody is ready yet. I guess he can serve popcorn until injuries happen? IMO, he's an insurance policy. For $800K, he won't block anybody that's able to play their way onto the roster. It's definitely an underwhelming signing, but I think they're expected to use much of the rest of their ~$8M cap space on Sanheim and Hart. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Digityman said: This exactly Howie. I don't understand it really unless they think nobody is ready yet. I guess he can serve popcorn until injuries happen? Being charitable, they don't want to waste a top prospect with fourth line time or sitting out. That said, maybe the team motto should be: "2021-22 Anytime, Anywhere in One Year or Less" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Digityman said: This exactly Howie. I don't understand it really unless they think nobody is ready yet. I guess he can serve popcorn until injuries happen? Bobbie brought up a good point Laczynski had hip surgery so not sure how long it could take for his recovery so as rad said insurance. I hope he doesn't play over Bunnaman though. But AV loves him some Nate. Guess we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: I hope he doesn't play over Bunnaman though. Dude - Cates Jackson is a UMINN-Duluth product and you think they're playing Bunnaman or Laczynski before him? He's from Minnesota. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, radoran said: Dude - Cates Jackson is a UMINN-Duluth product and you think they're playing Bunnaman or Laczynski before him? He's from Minnesota. Haven't noticed Cates much last year. So give me the Bunny man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Haven't noticed Cates much last year. Those four games didn't make a big impression? I'm not sure you understand - he's from Minnesota. Ask some of our Wild friends about the implications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, radoran said: Those four games didn't make a big impression? I'm not sure you understand - he's from Minnesota. Ask some of our Wild friends about the implications. I would think he is a Phantom. But we'll let Chuckles and AV duke it out. They can be on the undercard for Morin vs Risto!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: I would think he is a Phantom. I would think so, too. That's how they get ya. I would certainly prefer Echo if only for the mild amusement of the nickname. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, radoran said: I would think so, too. That's how they get ya. I would certainly prefer Echo if only for the mild amusement of the nickname. I won't hold my breathe on it especially after I seen how much they used Nate last time. Injuries always change things. Off topic so when are you trading JVR I have been waiting all morning for the news to break and you've done nothing... ....my popcorn is getting stale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poconono Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Howie58 said: All these one-year deals reinforce what I said after Risto. It has the feel of 2008. Our GM wants to change things up. Yes, maybe we get a shot in the arm. But are we building a core taking up the Cup. We hope Risto works. Jones--a reclamation project who has been sub. 900 the last three seasons. Ellis isn't one year but pray he doesn't lose it. Signing Thompson keeps a youngin off the squad. It worries me. 37 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: I won't hold my breathe on it especially after I seen how much they used Nate last time. Injuries always change things. Off topic so when are you trading JVR I have been waiting all morning for the news to break and you've done nothing... ....my popcorn is getting stale. Chuckles is making sure we get a great shot at Wright or Bedard in future drafts. That is, unless he trades the picks away to bring in someone from the Wild instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, Poconono said: Chuckles is making sure we get a great shot at Wright or Bedard in future drafts. That is, unless he trades the picks away to bring in someone from the Wild instead. Going to have to work hard to catch up to Seattle, Calgary and Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Samifan said: On the plus side he should be two years slower than he was last time he was here. There has been a flood of phone calls to the ticket office asking about season tickets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Can't wait to see Nate shadow Barzal again...so he can break Gretzkys playoff points record. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Can't wait to see Nate shadow Barzal again...so he can break Gretzkys playoff points record. thanks FC, just sprayed my drink all over kitchen table 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, RonJeremy said: There has been a flood of phone calls to the ticket office asking about season tickets asking for refunds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 54 minutes ago, CoachX said: asking for refunds? That will happen 20 games into the season. God forbid if Hart or one of the top dman gets hurt , Fletcher will do anything to save his job and make even more horrible trades . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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