Dom Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Just now, chaoticmonkey said: Peculiar timing. He waited all year and now a week before the trade deadline he's ready to talk. PA should be focusing on improving the team in the next week and make Petey wait until after the deadline. No he shouldn't. Signing Pettersson now allows them to plan out exactly what they can do at the TDL. The faster the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DexM94 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) if he wants to be celebrated, he takes 10M top. that would show he wants the team to be a real contender, without handcuffing them to sign others high profiles players. Edited February 29 by DexM94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 11 hours ago, Catman said: I get you but how to compare or to gamble on prime/recent production or expectations? Been a huge EP fan up until lately. But it's been a tough stretch cause he's so streaky. Even elite players can be 'steaky' when they start their NHL career. His 1st two seasons showed an increase, but then he was injured in the 3rd. His 4th season took a dip in points, but he still scored 32 goals. His 5th (last year) he hit it out of the park and had the highest points on the team at 24yrs old. This season, he projects to end up with +38g and +100pts. Quite outstanding if you consider the lack of quality linemates he's had. **I don't worry about EP being streaky and would certainly agree with the management signing him long term. I agree that Petey doesn't 'look' as good on the ice, but I don't think it's related to 'lack of interest' or 'doesn't want to play in Vancouver.' Lately, I've been wondering about his offseason training/conditioning and that perhaps, he needs some professional support. I'm just speculating and have nothing concrete to back me up. It was something that Tocc said in the Pitts PGT (that I can't find) that hinted that Petey was tired. Also, the recent practice had Tocc coaching EP on his board work. It's one thing to want to become a physical player, but if you don't have the 'know how' and/or the correct conditioning, your attempts will wear you down. As I recall, the Sedins' struggled in their early years, but matured into being incredibly strong on their skates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_lai416 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 2 hours ago, MJDDawg said: Will be interesting to see how being paid $4MM more than Miller affects any team dynamic. Especially when Petey is giving up pucks, falling down or on the ice for another goal against. If he thinks there’s pressure now, he ain’t seen anything yet. Giving up the pucks lol he’s still country miles away from miller in that category. So where were you last season when miller was on the ice giving up the puck and the play for the goal against last season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoticmonkey Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 2 minutes ago, Dom said: No he shouldn't. Signing Pettersson now allows them to plan out exactly what they can do at the TDL. The faster the better. I stand by my statement but I don't feel like debating which is why I edited my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 (edited) 5 hours ago, JeremyCuddles said: I am always gonna jump to the defence of Nazzy and Bertuzzi, but they played their entire primes during the dead puck era. I don't care that their stats don't jump off the page. Petey would never touch 90 points during that era with his scrawny stick figure. Big Bert and Nazzy are incredible talents for what they achieved during the dead puck era without a Quinn Hughes on the blueline. Put some respect on their names. Guys like Modano, Satan, Kariya, Sakic, Mogilny, Hejduk, St Louis among plethora of player seemed to do just fine in that era despite being small and or physically weak. Modano was 6’3 215lbs and he would literally go tumbling down the ice from as much as a cough. Barely had 100+ hits in his 1500 game career. Edited February 29 by Odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Just now, DexM94 said: if he wants to be celebrate, he takes 10M top. that would show he wants the team to be a real contender, without handcuffing them to sign others high profiles players. Paying your superstars their money doesn't handcuff a team. Paying Sutter, Beagle, and Rousell that same amount of money handcuffs a team. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Just now, DexM94 said: if he wants to be celebrate, he takes 10M top. that would show he wants the team to be a real contender, without handcuffing them to sign others high profiles players. Get real. You're putting him at the same salary level as Johhny Gaudreau and Tyler Seguin. Come on, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 1 minute ago, wai_lai416 said: Giving up the pucks lol he’s still country miles away from miller in that category. So where were you last season when miller was on the ice giving up the puck and the play for the goal against last season? Lol People seem to forget the COUNTLESS of times Miller played like a lazy fucker that was atrocious defensively and would play like an actual bozo. People forget just how good Petey was last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PhillipBlunt Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 12 minutes ago, Jaimito said: eventually we will find out what really happened. I hope this works out well for everyone involved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I'd accept the 12-12.5M cap hit as long as it's for 8 years. With the cap going up, that 10-12M contract range is gonna rise up to 14-16M easily. The contract should age well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 44 minutes ago, Jaimito said: In perspective to current contacts. Can't disagree with this post. That young Lady looks Swedish...mmm, I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Redhdlois Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) 20 minutes ago, higgyfan said: Even elite players can be 'steaky' when they start their NHL career. His 1st two seasons showed an increase, but then he was injured in the 3rd. His 4th season took a dip in points, but he still scored 32 goals. His 5th (last year) he hit it out of the park and had the highest points on the team at 24yrs old. This season, he projects to end up with +38g and +100pts. Quite outstanding if you consider the lack of quality linemates he's had. **I don't worry about EP being streaky and would certainly agree with the management signing him long term. I agree that Petey doesn't 'look' as good on the ice, but I don't think it's related to 'lack of interest' or 'doesn't want to play in Vancouver.' Lately, I've been wondering about his offseason training/conditioning and that perhaps, he needs some professional support. I'm just speculating and have nothing concrete to back me up. It was something that Tocc said in the Pitts PGT (that I can't find) that hinted that Petey was tired. Also, the recent practice had Tocc coaching EP on his board work. It's one thing to want to become a physical player, but if you don't have the 'know how' and/or the correct conditioning, your attempts will wear you down. As I recall, the Sedins' struggled in their early years, but matured into being incredibly strong on their skates. Its not about his points. Edited February 29 by Redhdlois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshrips Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 10 hours ago, Curmudgeon said: With respect, get this one thought through your head: Pettersson is NOT signing for $8M. Whatever you think he is worth is irrelevant. He is worth whatever the Aquilinis are willing to commit, and they love Petey. They also know that Petey puts bums in seats and sells all kinds of merch and ridiculously expensive food and drink at games as well as being a selling point for to persuade corporate customers to spend big. More important, though, is that ownership and management see Petey's obsession with winning and they will pay dearly to keep it in Vancouver. The only thing I disagree with here is that you imply that I believe he might sign here for 8 million. I do not, that's why I posted that I'm fine with him leaving. This is also why we don't have a cup. You nailed it. Petey's obsession with winning a cup is also true imo, he just doesn't have the necessary abilities (physical and mental toughness). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Dregger now reporting it's sounding more like closer to Nylander AAV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 minutes ago, Jaimito said: Damn, who tried to sweep in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 14 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: I hope this works out well for everyone involved. None of us have crystal balls.... But I love that JR/PA are doing everything they can to make us a legitimate contender. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 minutes ago, Jester13 said: Dregger now reporting it's sounding more like closer to Nylander AAV. Under 12M? Please 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 8 minutes ago, Jester13 said: Dregger now reporting it's sounding more like closer to Nylander AAV. Getting more than 2 sources now that they are negotiating. Sounds legit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 8 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Damn, who tried to sweep in? For fun, who do you think? Carolina is my guess. No idea why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 7 minutes ago, Miss Korea said: Under 12M? Please That would be phenomenal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 minute ago, MeanSeanBean said: For fun, who do you think? Carolina is my guess. No idea why. Yep that makes a lot of sense, style wise, asset and cap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PhillipBlunt Posted February 29 Popular Post Share Posted February 29 12 minutes ago, Bob Long said: None of us have crystal balls.... But I love that JR/PA are doing everything they can to make us a legitimate contender. They are a great management group. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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