This was my first thought. Struggling to understand what happened here and wondering if Labanc OK'd this himself to help make the Sharks more competitive since the cap is so tight this season.
Good guy Labanc just making sure there's enough room to bring back Jumbo.The only thing that makes even some bit of sense is Labanc agreed to a cheapass bridge because the Sharks are tight on the cap and he expects to really hit a home run next year when some UFAs leave maybe. Still crazy low, he must want to really stay in Cali.
To be fair, Fletcher handed out a terrible contract. A gross overpayment. Hayes and Labanc are probably $4.5m-6m players.Kevin Hays had 54 points lel.
I wonder if he agreed to this without his agent or something. Huuuuge risk.
The only thing that makes even some bit of sense is Labanc agreed to a cheapass bridge because the Sharks are tight on the cap and he expects to really hit a home run next year when some UFAs leave maybe. Still crazy low, he must want to really stay in Cali.
not even that, what if one of the young guys (or FA's) takes over his spot and he is relegated to 3rd/4th line minutes.But even then is that risk worth it? One bad injury scuttles that whole plan.
Yo why are you aping Don QuickYA KNOW [MISPRONOUNCES PLAYER NAME] IS A GOOD ONTARIO BOY, THE KIND THE LEAFS SHOULD BUILD THEIR ROSTER AROUND. NOT LIKE THESE SOFT EUROPEANS WHO CELEBRATE AFTER EVERY GOAL AND RUN UP THE SCORE. HAVE SOME CLASS YOU BUNCH OF JERKS. YOU CAN'T WIN WITH PLAYERS LIKE [MESSES UP EUROPEAN PLAYER'S NAME THAT'S EASIER TO PRONOUNCE THAN THE CANADIAN ONE].
Thankfully it wasn't William
The unwashed masses in the in the "best team sport" don't deserve to indulge in this, but hockey is the best because it inspires legendary stuff like this
But but he did an offer sheet!So, uh, Habs are really going to go into next season with Kinkaid and Chiarot as our upgrades. Solid work Bergy.
#bergeplanSo, uh, Habs are really going to go into next season with Kinkaid and Chiarot as our upgrades. Solid work Bergy.
And a really reasonable and fair contract at that!
So, uh, Habs are really going to go into next season with Kinkaid and Chiarot as our upgrades. Solid work Bergy.
The only thing that makes even some bit of sense is Labanc agreed to a cheapass bridge because the Sharks are tight on the cap and he expects to really hit a home run next year when some UFAs leave maybe. Still crazy low, he must want to really stay in Cali.
Losing Jokiharju does suck a bit, but there's several other defensive prospects coming up.I like the Hawks strategy in picking up highly talented prospects (or former) in bad situations or with a stranded development. One of the few viable ways to try to rebuild while still having high caliber players on the roster.
Giving up Jokiharju sucks but I still really like the upside of Nylander.
I wouldn't give Ferland half that in term (AAV is... meh?) but a lot of it is worry about his age and playstyle. Probably not a horrible contract for a middle six winger as long as you trust your medical staff.
Ferland sounds perfect for Vancouver