That’s the opposite of how it works for guys like Fiala. Longer term, higher AAV. Shorter term, lower AAV.
I know. THat is what I had in my head, but for some reason I didnt type it that way. Shorter term, lower dollars cuz he is getting to FA faster.
Decent game last night, most notable thing to me is that somehow, someway, the Wild came out in the first period all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and actually played hockey in the first 10 minutes of the game. Wow. It usually requires a 20 minute “wakeup call” (aka the entire first period), followed by hitting the espresso bar conveniently located adjacent to the dressing room, and then 5 minutes into the second they are finally up and running. Wonder what got into them last night?
Delauries. You doomass. Stop dropping the gloves with @ssclowns on going-nowhere teams. You’re one bad fight away from watching the playoffs from the press box. Save it for a time that matters, just tell Seeler you just heard this crazy rumor that the Flyers are in last place in the Met so he can go pound sand.
It’s hilarious that McKinnon hurt himself fighting Dumba. He must feel like the leading candidate for the Tool of the Year Award.
One more thing. If we could get Greenway to score on a breakaway…
It’s hilarious that McKinnon hurt himself fighting Dumba. He must feel like the leading candidate for the Tool of the Year Award.
And the Avs fans were going nuts all over twitter about Dumba’s “incredibly dirty hit” that led to MacKinnon fighting him. They are an insufferable bunch.
No one here has defended Fiala harder than me. I love the player and would love to see him here long term. But with the history and the math, I just don’t see how he’s on the team after this season. At least not without making major trades, more than simply moving Dumba.
How much fun is Fiala having on the PK right now? He and Freddy Hockey have been starting the PK and I think they’re getting more shots and chances than the other team.
Decent game last night, most notable thing to me is that somehow, someway, the Wild came out
I know you didn’t ask, but my most notable thing from that game is something you’ll for sure agree with. The Flyers are terrible and Chuck Fletcher has completely devastated that franchise. Wild are lucky they made it out of 8 years with Chuck without getting relegated to the AHL. I know I shouldn’t slam the man who drafted Kaprizov, but he also tried to trade Kaprizov. What he’s done to Philli in 3 years is just unreal.
interesting story on keeping your draft picks vs trading them for established players – https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/gear-why-keeping-draft-picks-can-be-as-risky-as-trading-draft-picks/
A lot with Fiala is going to depend on how hard both sides want to make something work. Say the Wild make a strong run and maybe get to the Cup but no cigar and Fiala is a big part of it BG may have a bit more motivation and incentive to keep Fiala around and maybe Fiala thinks there may be another run left with most of the core group intact. A short term deal may be reached. That may look better to Fiala than going to Ottowa.
Same with Fluery but I don’t think the money is everything Fluery is out for and he may be a much easier autograph to get on a contract. Lots can happen in the next weeks and months and everything will be fluid until the season is over but it’s fun to watch.
What he’s done to Philli in 3 years is just unreal.
Much of that started with Hextall though no? I think he kind of came into a situation in Philly much like Fenton did here with very little draft capital and a crappy prospect pool (which was caused by Fletcher).
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>tswoboda wrote:</div>
What he’s done to Philli in 3 years is just unreal.Much of that started with Hextall though no? I think he kind of came into a situation in Philly much like Fenton did here with very little draft capital and a crappy prospect pool (which was caused by Fletcher).
When covid hit in March 2020, they were the hottest team in the league. They had like a 13 game unbeaten streak going.
When the playoff pod resumed in August 2020, they ended up as the top seed in the east because they went 3-0 in round robin play. They beat Montreal 4-2, then lost to the Islanders 4-3 in 7 games.
The following season resumed late and they stunk it up. Not sure what happened there either because it was essentially the same squad. They’ve been terrible since too. I think Mike Yeo is a decent coach.
Much of that started with Hextall though no? I think he kind of came into a situation in Philly much like Fenton did here with very little draft capital and a crappy prospect pool (which was caused by Fletcher).
The good Flyers team in the Bubble was basically built by Hextall. Hextall’s biggest critique in Philly was being too conservative. He was always acquiring picks and drafted pretty well, but never made player trades to put the team over the top or go all in at the deadline. Fletcher took over a decent team with a top 10, maybe top 5 prospect pool and all of their draft picks plus more. He’s since run it straight into the ground with moves like trading a 1st, two 2nds, and Ghostisbere for Ristolainen and then extending him on a contract that’s already terrible.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>TheFamousGrouse wrote:</div>
It’s hilarious that McKinnon hurt himself fighting Dumba. He must feel like the leading candidate for the Tool of the Year Award.And the Avs fans were going nuts all over twitter about Dumba’s “incredibly dirty hit” that led to MacKinnon fighting him. They are an insufferable bunch.
Clean hit by Dumba. I can’t believe no other Av player didn’t step in after the hit. Not smart for elite hands to get into a scrap this late in the season.
interesting story on keeping your draft picks vs trading them for established players – https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/gear-why-keeping-draft-picks-can-be-as-risky-as-trading-draft-picks/
So basically there are two sides of a coin…
Meeting in HR after this? LOL Darby find somewhere else to stand at ends of games.
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Meeting in HR after this? LOL Darby find somewhere else to stand at ends of games.
I love Evason behind the bench if for no reason other than to read his lips, see how big he can make his eyes bulge out of his head and watch his body language and of course slugging all his assistant coaches behind the bench after a win. 
I know you didn’t ask, but my most notable thing from that game is something you’ll for sure agree with. The Flyers are terrible and Chuck Fletcher has completely devastated that franchise. Wild are lucky they made it out of 8 years with Chuck without getting relegated to the AHL. I know I shouldn’t slam the man who drafted Kaprizov, but he also tried to trade Kaprizov. What he’s done to Philli in 3 years is just unreal.
As I’ve said before, the fact that the Wild have been as good as they have been is a minor miracle considering the useless GMs we’ve had. The team has done it in spite of the GMs, not because of them.
If Fletcher is some kind of hockey genius for drafting Kaprisov, why did he give other teams 134 chances to grab him first? The blind squirrel getting the nut.
He won’t be in Philly long.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>CaptainMusky wrote:</div>
Meeting in HR after this? LOL Darby find somewhere else to stand at ends of games.I love Evason behind the bench if for no reason other than to read his lips, see how big he can make his eyes bulge out of his head and watch his body language and of course slugging all his assistant coaches behind the bench after a win.
We’ve been blessed to have two very animated coaches behind the bench: Boudreau and Evason.
Watching Boudreau always kind of scared me. He had that imminent heart attack at any moment look.
ANother big game tonight for the Wild to show they can play with the best
The next at least 7 games are all against playoff teams. This is going to be a tough stretch. After this we will really know if the Wild are true contenders or not.
another night off for Gologoski…
another night off for Gologoski…
It seems so strange to me the extend a guy who has been healthy scratched.
The next at least 7 games are all against playoff teams. This is going to be a tough stretch. After this we will really know if the Wild are true contenders or not.
I look at the remaining games as more of a survival test rather than a where do they stand test. Outside of the Wild, Rangers and 1-2 other teams pretty much everybody else has been playing .500 or worse hockey the last 10+ games. With the condensed schedule, some nights you’ll get a teams best effort, other nights they look terrible…
It’s all about staying/getting healthy the last month and having some momentum heading into the playoffs…
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>JoeMX1825 wrote:</div>
another night off for Gologoski…It seems so strange to me the extend a guy who has been healthy scratched.
The Wild could have done him a solid and just said he’s nursing a nagging injury vs he’s being healthy scratched for 3 games…
Outside of the Wild, Rangers and 1-2 other teams pretty much everybody else has been playing .500 or worse hockey the last 10+ games. With the condensed schedule, some nights you’ll get a teams best effort, other nights they look terrible…
Yeah I was watching that the last few weeks too. Around the league everyone is faltering but the Wild are playing some of the best hockey of the year. I think its pretty impressive that they have racked up 3 winning streaks of 6 or more games.
Stay healthy is most important now like Joe mentioned. Play 500 hockey work on some the small parts of your game and get ready for playoffs..
They are one of the three best teams in the west, by default that makes you a contender…cup favorite probably not but that’s why they play the games.
Gotta think that everyone is a little beat up and tired right now. While I agree it’s odd to scratch a guy that’s just been extended I’m fine with him getting as much rest as needed. He looked like he needed it the last month.
Gotta think that everyone is a little beat up and tired right now. While I agree it’s odd to scratch a guy that’s just been extended I’m fine with him getting as much rest as needed. He looked like he needed it the last month.
I agree. I’m guessing they are going to let Goligoski recharge his batteries for the playoff run. They have now found out he’s good out of the gate but doesn’t have the stamina. If we lose a D man to injury down the road or somebody is just playing crappy a rested Gologoski is a nice option to put out there.
I’m trying to convince myself that his two year extension is signalling a blue line shake up in the off season. Only way it makes sense to me.
Goligoski will most likely be in most playoff games. Agree with Joe he has something going on that can use some rest. Was pretty good first half…
Has anybody been paying attention to Kevin Gorg’s betting segment on Wild pregame? The few times I’ve paid attention to his “Guaranteed lock” picks they ended up not working out, curious what his success rate has been since they keep doing the segment???
Oh man, D Lo looks like he took a mack truck to the face tonight.
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