30 minutes ago, Jimmy Pop said:

Biggest telling 'event' in the Trouba saga for me was when the Sun's Wiebe  Free Press' Wiecek tracked him down at the World Championships World Cup of Hockey- so he's not really in NHL mode at the time, keep it mind - and Weiber Wiecek got printable quotes from him on how little playing his offside mattered to him.  "not my favourite, but whatever helps the team" stuff....  'twas quite the far cry from the statement proclaiming Wpg to be holding back his career b/c Buff & Myers were ahead on the right side depth chart.

Sept.15, 2016  http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/trouba-talks-contract-expects-to-be-in-jets-lineup-opening-night-393553661.html

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But don’t panic, Jets fans, because Trouba does not sound like a guy readying for an imminent holdout when I ask him the only question that really matters right now: Is there any doubt in his mind he will be in the Jets lineup when they open their regular season next month? "Not in my mind," Trouba told me here at Consol Energy Center Wednesday night following North America’s 3-2 loss to the Czech Republic in what was the final pre-tournament game for both teams at the World Cup of Hockey.

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Here’s what Trouba had to say on the issue when I asked him about it Wednesday evening. "I want to have a bigger role," said Trouba. "I want to be a force — more productive offensively and defensively.

"I just want to be more involved and take my game to the next level."

And the whole right-side, left-side issue on a team in which both Byfuglien and Tyler Myers are also right-handed shots?

"I’ve played the right-side my whole life," said Trouba. "I’m obviously more comfortable there. But I understand you have to do what’s best for your team."

 

 

Sept.24, 2016  http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/09/24/trouba-asks-for-trade-from-jets

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Kurt Overhardt, Trouba's agent, fired the first shot on Saturday night – making his first public statement in quite some time in the form of a press release.  It was pleasant and straightforward in nature, pointing out Trouba wasn't going to report to training camp and noting his client had asked for a trade in May.

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“I didn't want it to get to this point,” Trouba said in a telephone interview on Saturday night. “I wanted to keep everything out of the media and keep it professional. Now that we're here, what it really comes down to for me is opportunity.”

 

Edited May 23, 20178 yr by Jimmy Pop
stupid World Cup of Hockey was stupid, & so am I.

 

Two Jets on the list. Gennaro and Karlstrom. Seems the expectation is Jets will sign Gennaro. 

3 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Two Jets on the list. Gennaro and Karlstrom. Seems the expectation is Jets will sign Gennaro. 

Gennaro is looking like a pretty damn good prospect for a 7th-round pick.  He had a great year with the hitmen.

Yup here's a good story about him:

https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/matteo-gennaro-finds-his-groove/c-287942142

Has some offensive upside.  Could be a solid 3LW.  Couple years with the Moose and who knows.  He's 20, would the thought be he'd be signed and play for the Moose this season or can he go back to the Hitmen?

55 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Two Jets on the list. Gennaro and Karlstrom. Seems the expectation is Jets will sign Gennaro. 

Well the Jets let Karlstrom go back home so that question was answered last year. Expect Gennaro to sign.

Can hardly wait for the new Adidas NHL Unis

Holy Hannah, big ouchy's for the Ducks...and possibly teams looking to acquire a D-man. 

 

The National Hockey League will release the protected lists for all 30 of its teams at 10am et/7am pt on Sunday, June 18 in preparation for the Vegas Golden Knights' expansion draft.

1 hour ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

The National Hockey League will release the protected lists for all 30 of its teams at 10am et/7am pt on Sunday, June 18 in preparation for the Vegas Golden Knights' expansion draft.

Remind me on June 17th.

Any truth to the rumour going around twitter that's a Toby has agreed to waive his NMC?

1 hour ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Any truth to the rumour going around twitter that's a Toby has agreed to waive his NMC?

Sure hope so.  I don't hate Toby but I honestly think Vegas wouldn't take him so this would be the best case scenario.

12 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Sure hope so.  I don't hate Toby but I honestly think Vegas wouldn't take him so this would be the best case scenario.

I'd go to Vegas and offer them something to *not* take Toby.  Then go to Toby and offer him a 2-3 year extension to waive.

21 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

I'd go to Vegas and offer them something to *not* take Toby.  Then go to Toby and offer him a 2-3 year extension to waive.

Seems like a little much.  I'd just try to strongly persuade Toby to waive and then count on Vegas not taking him.

we wish you a merry Jetsmas, We wish you a Merry Jetsmas, we wish you a merry Jetsmas and pray for playoffs next year

10 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Seems like a little much.  I'd just try to strongly persuade Toby to waive and then count on Vegas not taking him.

Ideally yes.  Problem is, if you're Toby, there is not a 100% guarantee Vegas wont pick you.  Knowing the Jets, I cant see them framing a discussion as "we dont want you".   But offering him an extension might entice him. 

As per TSN, Golden Knights close to agreement for van Riemsdyk.

13 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

As per TSN, Golden Knights close to agreement for van Riemsdyk.

Are they allowed to sign free agents already?

Now I get it 

The Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks could be working out a deal ahead of the expansion draft in June.

TSN Senior Hockey Reporter Frank Seravalli reports the Blackhawks could allow the Golden Knights to select Trevor van Riemsdyk in the expansion draft, on the condition Vegas also takes forward Marcus Kruger in a trade. 

Edited May 31, 20178 yr by The Unknown Poster

 

4 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Are they allowed to sign free agents already?

They've technically been able to do so since the Mar. 1st trade deadline, IIRC. Their first actual player signing was on Mar. 6th: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/golden-knights-nhl/golden-knights-make-first-ever-player-transaction/

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The Golden Knights made history Monday with their first-ever player transaction when they signed Duke, a junior free agent center, to a three-year entry level contract.

 

 

 

12 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

 

When does he sue his agent and lose?

I never said it was a bad thing, I rather enjoyed watching it, I can still remember the theme music