Comments on: A nothin’ Sunday

By: Rick Carpiniello

Rick Carpiniello — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:47:19 +0000

new post. And, yes, CCCP, a nothin’ Monday.

By: oleosmirf

oleosmirf — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:46:03 +0000

Wildcard

no cap room…

By: Wildcard

Wildcard — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:37:48 +0000

William: I dont think Dubi was eligable for arbitration, but maybe Im wrong. Anyway, he may have made it clear he wants to stay in NY, and maybe he wont leave for a few hudred grand just because someone throws it at him. He wont get any huge offer sheets, so I dont see a problem. He will re-sign soon, so will Callihan, and maybe Z will be back in the fold, if his number is close to the 3.25 that he is qualified for than I tihnk Sather agrees, than he can be traded for a center. Heck, even if he is given a 4 mill or a 4.25 mil contract he can still be traded for a center.

By: CCCP

CCCP — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:32:51 +0000

A nothin’ Monday?

By: Cakewalk

Cakewalk — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:26:48 +0000

Zherdev has a chance to become what Cherepanov could have become. unlimited upside potential, realized. About 20 players I would trade from this organization before even considering letting him go. Star players form the core of championship teams. He has not yet sunk to the level or “journeyman,” or “Grinder.” A keeper if ever there was one. Wish we could dump Dreary, and Redden, for starters.

By: Cakewalk

Cakewalk — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:22:18 +0000

Those who are not “first” and feel dumpy about it, you can always just post here – “Thanks for taking my call, Dr. Laura,” like all the other house-honeys with nothing better to do.

By: UKRanger

UKRanger — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:02:08 +0000

Cally and Dubi should get about the same – 3 or 4 years at an average cap hit of about $1.5-2m. Dubi has strung together 2 40 point seasons and Cally has had 1 – these guys are not scoring at the rate Higgins was 2/3 years ago and he was getting $1.7m from the Habs. If it goes to arbitration remember both sides can only reference previous RFA contracts, any UFA deals are not used as examples. So in this case if it gets there the arbitrator may award Cally $1.2m a year. Dubi has less leverage as he is a year younger and may have to settle for less.

I like Korpedo too, but 14 points and -10 in 68 games does not translate to a $1.5m a year contract. He was on a good deal previously (due to old CBA) and should get the same again, until he gets a 20-goal or 40 point season himself.

By: ZzZz 13 ZzZz Arbitration saga continues... says Greg L.

ZzZz 13 ZzZz Arbitration saga continues... says Greg L. — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:02:16 +0000

Talent should play with talent . Gaborik should play with Zherdev!!

By: MikeA

MikeA — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:23:47 +0000

I like Nicky Z. I know he had a horrible playoffs but I still think he’s a good kid; everyone forgets about him fighting Stamkos, or that back check when he saved a breakaway early in the season, or his performances against the Flyers when Palin dropped the puck, the Pens shoot out game, etc.

He was rushed into the NHL to be the face of the Jackets at 18 and spoke no English, etc. He’s still a young buck. Be patient, let him mature. I wanna give him at least one more year wearing the Blue jersey.

By: mike in ia

mike in ia — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:09:25 +0000

zherdev is one of those players that you either sign because you believe he can get to the next level and become a star, or dont resign because hes had so many chances and still hasnt shown he has the will or desire to. it wouldve been a non issue if he wouldve just shown up for the playoffs. he was brutal. that doesnt mean his 58 points didnt mean anything. its just that nobody else wanted the kid becaue of his lazyness and inconsistent play. we couldnt even trade him to ottawa because they wanted dubi. whats that say about point totals?