[News] Panarin declares he won't discuss re-signing with the BJs until after this season

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Lots of talk they will be signing with the Panthers. It's probably a good thing for them to let their intentions known so other teams can move on to other free agent options.

I think this could be very good for Florida. I hope so.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I hear Assad went to play for the Oilers.

No that was half-Assad

[Hockey Fan #751]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

It was $6M in and $6M out.

I think Stan Bowman went down the “we need to change up the mix” and prioritized Saad due to Toews/Kane relationship with him.

At the time, their reasoning was they wouldn't be able to afford Panarin when his contract expired and Saad had more term left.

[flamesforcup]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

input from your vets is important but it's also important not to cater to them.

Sometimes what players want isn't what's best for the team, and it can be easy to confuse the two things.

I dont think it was the vets who wanted the trade to happen. Kane was reportedly unhappy they traded Panarin who he had great chemistry with.

[TheOnlyBilko]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

I feel bad for Columbus having to deal with the pair of Russian circus clowns they have. It’s hard to understand why anyone in their right mind would want to bring this gong show to Calgary. I don’t care how great they are. They’re a cancer to any team that gets them.

Probably the most ignorant comment Ive ever read on here

[TheOnlyBilko]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

I highly doubt either of them would play in Calgary either. They want big cities or destination hot spots. For some reason, Swedes and Finns don't seem to have a problem integrating anywhere in North America, but Russians like to be surrounded by expats. This fussiness about where they'll play is part of the Russian factor in the NHL.

"They"? Please tell who is "they"? It sounds like you are lumping all Russians into one category because Panarin, mostly do to his model wife, wants to be in a big city so she ca further her career. What other Russian players are demanding big cities? There's Canadian players that don't wanna play in Canadian cities, but you don't go and lump all the Canadians into oe category like that.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by TheOnlyBilko

Probably the most ignorant comment Ive ever read on here

Is it ever.

UFA’s have the right seek the best contract available. Calgary has signed many players who are just the same.


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[TheOnlyBilko]

Originally Posted by Toonage

For the costs being demanded for either player, its too much for a rental. Therefore if neither player is in your long term plans, yeah if I were a GM that's a pass.

Well then you are foolish if you pass when a player like Panarin could put ur team over the top and possibly win a Stanley Cup. The Flames are in a position like they haven't been in 15 years and might not he again for 20 years. I would easily give the Flames late 1st rounder and a prospect for Panarin

[TheOnlyBilko]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Is it ever.

UFA’s have the right seek the best contract available. Calgary has signed many players who are just the same.


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Yup exactly and atleast Panarin is being totally 100% up front and is telling Columbus his intentions. He's not promising nothing unlike what John Tavares did to the Islanders last year at the trade deadline, telling them not to trade him and implying he would be returning to New York. Now THAT was/is Sleazy and low class. What Panarin is doing is being honest and upfront and by doing that it gives Columbus lots of time to get the best assets possible for him if they so choose to.