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Old 01-26-2021, 03:10 PM   #21
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Schmaltz got injured right after they traded for him but he's been healthy and their leading scorer since...

Strome isn't nearly as effective a player, IMO.
64 points in 93 games for Schmaltz
93 points in 122 games for Strome

Both players are flawed- If this is "win" for Chayka it's not exactly a ringing endorsement .
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Old 01-26-2021, 03:16 PM   #22
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So it's not entirely clear what Chayka is being suspended for. I'm sure there's more to it than looking for another job while under contract.

There's something juicy there, I'm sure.
Not only what he was suspended for, but suspended from? Does the guy have an NHL job?
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Old 01-26-2021, 05:22 PM   #23
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I'm sure the reason he was suspended is pretty basic - he breached his contract by being shady and attempting to jump ship despite having a non-compete clause, but he tried anyway. So now to make it official that he can't have any dealings with the supposed new team (NJ), and the fact that his trust is breached with the Coyotes, Bettman is making it official.


As to why owners would be interested in the guy, I get it. He has business acumen according to his ownership of the Wendy's franchises. Plus he has the tactical fundamentals down (I assume) when it comes to statistics, added together with analysis in hockey. Being young and having that background doesn't grow on trees and those qualities in a package would be cha-ching to owners hearing about the guy.


Personally, he seems like a d-bag. As for those who say his statistical modelling may be BS, quite possibly. But I'm torn. Just because something may not stand up to scientific rigor, it doesn't mean it's complete bs. I'm sure whatever he's selling passes the litmus test, and probably is much better than the classic scouting by looking at a guys body type. I'm sure it's however, very consultanty, and you always have to be skeptical of those young BS types. This guy seems like he came from money though, and has that aforementioned package which seems more than just a complete snake oil salesman.
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Old 01-26-2021, 05:40 PM   #24
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Arizona probably told him to take his spreadsheets and cram them with walnuts man.
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Old 01-26-2021, 06:06 PM   #25
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Just read LinkedIn profile of Xavier Gutierrez. What a weird appointment. Can't be any further away from hockey than he is.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviergutierrez
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Old 01-26-2021, 07:08 PM   #26
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Just read LinkedIn profile of Xavier Gutierrez. What a weird appointment. Can't be any further away from hockey than he is.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviergutierrez
Must be an ego thing. Real estate broker is a dead giveaway.
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Old 01-27-2021, 06:22 AM   #27
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Just read LinkedIn profile of Xavier Gutierrez. What a weird appointment. Can't be any further away from hockey than he is.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviergutierrez
Gutierrez is the former President and Chief Investment Officer of a management company called "Meruelo Group."

Well, the new owner of the Coyotes is, you guessed it, Alex Meruelo. So he's probably just very familiar with Gutierrez as a professional from their history working together.
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Old 01-27-2021, 09:29 AM   #28
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Chayka made some good moves, like trading for Schmaltz, but a lot of his UFA signings and trades for veterans were questionable at best. Not a great GM tenure and it ended as poorly as I've ever seen.

Armstrong is already doing a better job in AZ.
and gave Schmaltz a horrible contract long term.

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and gave Schmaltz a horrible contract long term.

No thanks
? I think that contract is more than reasonable for the team's top centre.
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