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tim1_2 wrote:Hoffman always came across as a smug a-hole.  Rumours were swirling yesterday that Florida were trying to deal him.

Did he ever

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:

Lagoon wrote:

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:

PTFlea wrote:

Flo The Action wrote:Seems like mixed results. I hope we get a good development coach. They’ve tried developing him without luck but who knows. Cheap to resign for a year, maybe he finally understands this is his last chance and puts it together. If he doesn’t you waive him, and send him straight to the ECHLim unsure if you can do that, anyone?)if he clears. Don’t keep him with your prospects, or loan him to some other team.

Mixed?  No, he was fast and creative.  Not great defensively though and I can see why someone like Torts would go nuts on him,  but he's worth the icetime for us right now.  Thumbs up.

Skill-wise he's one of our better forwards now. Sigh. Defensively he's no worse than Hoffman. If he can score some goals we'll quickly forget about his defensive woes.

Why couldn’t some forget about Hoffman’s than? Therefore, I disagree with your assertion.

No one wanted Hoffman traded except for Karlsson's wife.

And him and Karlsson both left so diddle that whole situation.

Looks like they failed to reach a deal for Lebreton.

Who knows what happens now. I don't see how Melnyk can survive now. For our sake he needs to go ASAP.

Ev wrote:Looks like they failed to reach a deal for Lebreton.

Who knows what happens now. I don't see how Melnyk can survive now. For our sake he needs to go ASAP.

I thought the deadline was the 28th?

PTFlea wrote:

Ev wrote:Looks like they failed to reach a deal for Lebreton.

Who knows what happens now. I don't see how Melnyk can survive now. For our sake he needs to go ASAP.

I thought the deadline was the 28th?

It was must they must have ended it short knowing they couldn't reach an agreement.

The NCC will meet on March 7 to table the next steps. They should just give it to Devcore.

I don’t think he goes anywhere until he gets money from Seattle.

Tickets need to stop being purchased. Now.

Lagoon wrote:I don’t think he goes anywhere until he gets money from Seattle.

Tickets need to stop being purchased. Now.

Believe me, there's many of us who aren't going to spend a dime until Melnyk is gone.

Lagoon wrote:I don’t think he goes anywhere until he gets money from Seattle.

Tickets need to stop being purchased. Now.

The 13 people we're averaging a game have already put that plan into motion.

I am speculating but I am assuming that the repayment and reshuffling of his debt was tied to a deal at LeBreton. I am not sure how he can forecast better revenue streams given the state of the franchise and the state of the fan base. I think he's on borrowed time at this point. All he can do is continue to refinance which just means deferring interest payments at higher rates.

Hard to believe this isn't the final straw. DevCore should be licking their lips right now. Go in low with this dung-hole and buy him out.

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:I am speculating but I am assuming that the repayment and reshuffling of his debt was tied to a deal at LeBreton. I am not sure how he can forecast better revenue streams given the state of the franchise and the state of the fan base. I think he's on borrowed time at this point. All he can do is continue to refinance which just means deferring interest payments at higher rates.

Hard to believe this isn't the final straw. DevCore should be licking their lips right now. Go in low with this dung-hole and buy him out.

I think there’s a lot of truth to this. The future isn’t looking very bright for anyone analyzing the future of the team’s finance. No way he can keep this team afloat without better revenues. Can he even wait out till Seattle? Isn’t that a full two years away?

If Devcorr gets awarded the development I, sure they will make a statement about wanting to build an arena and we’ll see what tune the NHL will sing. Especially if they wind up propping Melnyk up.

I think by Melnyk’s statements it’s pretty obvious he’s starting to clutch at straws.

There is no concrete plan for the team.
The is no concrete plan for the arena.
There is no concrete plan to pay for anything if the team fails to make money. Or for debt payments...
At one point does the creditors move in and force a sale of assets even? (I mean, I inopiné of know the answer to that and we’re not there yet)

This whole debacle makes the Isles look like a well oiled enterprise.

Batherson recalled since Balcers is sick why bother since he is only going to get 8 minutes of ice time

Hockeyhero22000 wrote:Batherson recalled since Balcers is sick why bother since he is only going to get 8 minutes of ice time

I don't have a clue how many guys they are currently carrying because I'm not paying much attention. They probably need an extra guy, and Belleville doesn't play until Saturday, so he can be called up, get his 8 minutes, and then be sent down tomorrow to play for Belleville on Saturday.

I'm not pumped that the next season or two will be terrible but I'm pumped to get a better coach. I think Mann would do quite well from what I've seen. Hopefully it's a junior/AHL coach who works well with young guys, or a legit NHL vet with proven track record of winning (unlikely)

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Hockeyhero22000 wrote:Batherson recalled since Balcers is sick why bother since he is only going to get 8 minutes of ice time

I don't have a clue how many guys they are currently carrying because I'm not paying much attention.  They probably need an extra guy, and Belleville doesn't play until Saturday, so he can be called up, get his 8 minutes, and then be sent down tomorrow to play for Belleville on Saturday.

Belleville plays tomorrow. I know because I’m going.

Lagoon wrote:

tim1_2 wrote:

Hockeyhero22000 wrote:Batherson recalled since Balcers is sick why bother since he is only going to get 8 minutes of ice time

I don't have a clue how many guys they are currently carrying because I'm not paying much attention.  They probably need an extra guy, and Belleville doesn't play until Saturday, so he can be called up, get his 8 minutes, and then be sent down tomorrow to play for Belleville on Saturday.

Belleville plays tomorrow. I know because I’m going.

Right, my bad. So Batherson can be returned tomorrow and still play. Doesn't change my point.

Lagoon wrote:

tim1_2 wrote:

Hockeyhero22000 wrote:Batherson recalled since Balcers is sick why bother since he is only going to get 8 minutes of ice time

I don't have a clue how many guys they are currently carrying because I'm not paying much attention.  They probably need an extra guy, and Belleville doesn't play until Saturday, so he can be called up, get his 8 minutes, and then be sent down tomorrow to play for Belleville on Saturday.

Belleville plays tomorrow. I know because I’m going.

I expect an extensive scouting report on Erik

Ev wrote:I'm not pumped that the next season or two will be terrible but I'm pumped to get a better coach. I think Mann would do quite well from what I've seen. Hopefully it's a junior/AHL coach who works well with young guys, or a legit NHL vet with proven track record of winning (unlikely)

it's gonna be a someone that wont cost an arm and a leg and pretty much be at minimum salary you can bet on that.

Dorion already played the part of hiring an NHL coach with Boucher and he can fall back and say "it didn't work out"

i'd like someone with a track record of development and i'm not sure if Mann is that guy but continuity might not be a bad idea. anyways, i'll be surprised if anyone hired lasts a full three years in ottawa.