[GT] Garbage Bag Day - Player Availability starts at 10:15 am

[Kolsch]

Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper

Just heard Lindholm and Backlund’s media presser and man, it doesn’t sound like these guys would be too thrilled to re-sign this summer. This organization has to absolutely explore trading these 2 if they can’t extend them. Mikael and Elias absolutely drive this team especially on the PK and I can’t imagine this team being even remotely competitive with out Backs. He was the team’s MVP this season in my opinion.

Backlund is probably unreplaceable. Has a player ever got worse when playing with him? Normally he's been the reason the Colbornes and Boumas of the world get paid more than they ever could have without him. Every year his line seems to be our most consistent, and the perfect place to put a rookie to help them succeed. I remember when analytics started first hitting the scene, Backlund was always considered one of the best play drivers in the league. I have a hard time seeing this team competitive without him as well.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Tempted to GIF Yall right now but I won't - Update in a few hours. Need to go to OJ's to compare notes. Update soon.

This should be good

[Lanny'sDaMan]

[Johnny Makarov]

Good riddance to Lindholm. He was always overrated in here. People complain about how the dweeb and chucky cheese never brought it in the playoffs... Lindholm was worse than both of them.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Good riddance to Lindholm. He was always overrated in here. People complain about how the dweeb and chucky cheese never brought it in the playoffs... Lindholm was worse than both of them.

Everyone said Lindy always made Chucky and Johnny look better and did the heavy lifting.

Tkachuk was the best player on that line, and got the least credit for it.

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Spill the Julius.

Originally Posted by Sec214

Tempted to GIF Yall right now but I won't - Update in a few hours. Need to go to OJ's to compare notes. Update soon.

Yep
Eric Francis

[FlamesAddiction]

I am starting to get 1990's anxiety the way good players are wanting leave. Hopefully the club doesn't need to go through another dark ages.

[Classic_Sniper]

Originally Posted by Kolsch

Backlund is probably unreplaceable. Has a player ever got worse when playing with him? Normally he's been the reason the Colbornes and Boumas of the world get paid more than they ever could have without him. Every year his line seems to be our most consistent, and the perfect place to put a rookie to help them succeed. I remember when analytics started first hitting the scene, Backlund was always considered one of the best play drivers in the league. I have a hard time seeing this team competitive without him as well.

Yep. Pretty much everyone he played with saw a noticeable uptick in play. Hubderdeau’s overall game improved vastly playing with #11. Backs fixed Mangiapane’s game as well after that rough first half. He and Lindholm are spectacular on the PK together.

I think a lot of teams will be knocking on the door to acquire Backlund and Lindholm. I could see teams offering up an absolute bounty for both these guys at 50% retention and/or extended.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by All In Good Time

Yep
Eric Francis

You got me. I suggest you can go follow my twitter handle @EricFrancis for these updates.

[Geeoff]

Is it just me or was the media trying to create an issue between Huberdeau and Sutter that isn't even there?

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Really wouldn't mind having Stecher fill out the D and running with

Weegar - Andersson
Tanev - Kylington
Hanifin - Zadorov
Stecher

just drop Hanifin ans his 5+ M salary and you still have Zadorov-Stecher as your third pair

[tvp2003]

Is the new Ryan Leslie eyes on Twitter?

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by Geeoff

Is it just me or was the media trying to create an issue between Huberdeau and Sutter that isn't even there?

You can see a direct connection to those questions from one inexperienced journalist. Salim Valji, he’s trying to farm drama because he’s on the outside and wished to be on the inside.

I could go even deeper and suggest that media relations has suggested tsn replace him but I won’t… but did I?

[memphusk]

Yeah he is no good.

[Classic_Sniper]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Everyone said Lindy always made Chucky and Johnny look better and did the heavy lifting.

Tkachuk was the best player on that line, and got the least credit for it.

I always thought Lindholm strengths were his terrific positioning in all 3 zones, as well as his checking game, competitiveness and down low in the defensive zone. But outside of his shot, I don’t think anything else about his offensive game really stood out.

He does a lot of things well, but in terms of god given skill/talent/instincts, Gaudreau and Tkachuk are well ahead of Lindholm and that’s harder to find, making those 2 more valuable IMO.

They Matrix’d the opposition on a regular basis and the team missed those easy goals this season especially against the bad teams. Gaudreau and Tkachuk destroyed bad teams last season and I think that’s a big reason why the team this year struggled to replicate that same success.

Sometimes, just for the sake of your physical and mental wellbeing, you just need your stars to have a big game where you easily cruise to victory as opposed to fighting tooth and nail for victories every night against every single opponent.

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by Sec214

You got me. I suggest you can go follow my twitter handle @EricFrancis for these updates.

You need to know, I’m joking.
I trust your insight
And
I respect you need a few hours to get to your information
I’m just making a bad joke about my previous comments about my displeasure with how Francis constantly says “I got something good, not gonna tell you now”

[FlamesAddiction]

I am going to just take a wild guess. Treliving decided to leave, and Conroy will be interim GM and a candidate to be the next actual GM, but the team is going to consider other options as well.

[mile]

Originally Posted by Sec214

You can see a direct connection to those questions from one inexperienced journalist. Salim Valji, he’s trying to farm drama because he’s on the outside and wished to be on the inside.

I could go even deeper and suggest that media relations has suggested tsn replace him but I won’t… but did I?

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Tempted to GIF Yall right now but I won't - Update in a few hours. Need to go to OJ's to compare notes. Update soon.

Say hi to your uncle OJ for us.

[Pickle Juice]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I am going to just take a wild guess. Treliving decided to leave, and Conroy will be interim GM and a candidate to be the next actual GM, but the team is going to consider other options as well.

I’m thinking you’re right, but I don’t want you to be right about this one!