Zach6668 513 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Backstrom is pretty awesome at pretty much everything. His stats may be inflated slightly from having Ovechkin, but then again, Ovechkin's might be inflated because he has Backstrom!He's definitely a top 5 center in the NHL, I'd say. Maybe top 5 forward. Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 39 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 either way (numbers below according to nhl numbers)4 guys with cap hit 8+ mill17 guys with cap hit 7+ mill44 guys with cap hit 6+ millnow this includes D and goalies so there's thatI'd buy him being in the 7+ mill range but in the lower end. I think capitals match that. obviously they're hoping to give him more like sedin money. maybe they can do that with a longer deal Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yeah, I agree. He's definitely 7+, for the Caps.I don't think it would be a bad decision for a team to try to sign him for $9M though to be their franchise player. He's that good. Giving up 4 1sts is a LOT though, so that would probably be the difference maker. Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 39 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 exactly my point. sure you can get him but you're making it really hard on yourself to surround him with young cheap guys needed to win the cup. funny because he's exactly that guy right now.oh vancouver has some life. too little too late I think Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Backstrom is rumoured to be looking for 7.5 per season. Link to post Share on other sites
Jason12 0 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Backstrom is rumoured to be looking for 7.5 per season.Any chance he gets moved? I see him as the 2nd most valuable player on the team but I guess with the cap, playoff failures you never know. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Any chance he gets moved? I see him as the 2nd most valuable player on the team but I guess with the cap, playoff failures you never know.Tough for a team to pay 23 million to three players, but you never know. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Tough for a team to pay 23 million to three players, but you never know.how about some team making an offer?4 1st rounders is a lot but if any player is worth it, it might be Backstrom... Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Eberle has a goal and 5 assists in today's game so far. Almost a full period left. On TSN>Just announced that he actually has 1 goal and 4 assist. He needs 1 more point to tie Eric Lindros' record. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Breaking news: Devan is going to Germany today. He got invited to play for Canada in the World Championships. Vegas trip is postponed, but oh well! Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Breaking news: Devan is going to Germany today. He got invited to play for Canada in the World Championships. Vegas trip is postponed, but oh well!WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeThat is awesome news..Congrats Devan and to the Dubey brothers.. Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Limit 0 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Breaking news: Devan is going to Germany today. He got invited to play for Canada in the World Championships. Vegas trip is postponed, but oh well!haha awesome. Tell him to bring back some German chocolates, perhaps beer as well. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Breaking news: Devan is going to Germany today. He got invited to play for Canada in the World Championships. Vegas trip is postponed, but oh well!Cool! Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Dubey,Has he given you any indication what his plans are? I believe he is an RFA, have the Oilers expressed interest in signing him.Hopefully he signs a contract soon... Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Breaking news: Devan is going to Germany today. He got invited to play for Canada in the World Championships. Vegas trip is postponed, but oh well!Very nice. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 he doesn't know yet. Oilers haven't tipped their hat. With Khabbi's uncertain future, they are more than likely going to sign both him and Deslauries and try to trade one of them in the offseason. Both would have to clear waivers next year and they have zero goaltending depth, so it would be a risky move to try to send either to the minors. Especially with teams like Calgary, Dallas, New Jersey etc.. with equally shallow Goalie pools who might be interested in snagging a young goalie on the waiver wire. Link to post Share on other sites
mrdannyg 274 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Breaking news: Devan is going to Germany today. He got invited to play for Canada in the World Championships. Vegas trip is postponed, but oh well!That is absolutely fantastic. A Team Canada jersey with your name on the back...very cool. Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 thats great news Dubey! congrats to him and your family. That is absolutely fantastic. A Team Canada jersey with your name on the back...very cool. Congratulations!man, I didnt even think of that at first. so cool.Zach: EBERLE BABY!!!!!!! you in FCHL, me in AHL.....I cant wait for this mofo to play some real games! Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 That is absolutely fantastic. A Team Canada jersey with your name on the back...very cool. Congratulations!Well, I've already got a few of those. He played in the U18, WJC, and Spengler cup, but he can add one more to the Resume! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Vegas trip is postponed, but oh well!Posponed til like 1st/2nd week of June? Zach, Ray and I will be there if the Team Canada goalie needs a bigger entourage for a night or two. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Posponed til like 1st/2nd week of June? Zach, Ray and I will be there if the Team Canada goalie needs a bigger entourage for a night or two. We are going June 3-7th now Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Zach probably has like 17 copies of your brother's rookie card, so bring a sharpie. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 We are going June 3-7th nowstill staying at the skylofts? I'll be checking into MGM late on the 5th. If you want to hook up for a drink, let me know. I'm sure we could convince Zach+Ray to have a drink (or 12) with us. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Wayne, the NHL alumni are holding their own golf tournament today at Royal Woodbine. I was just there, it's a 1 PM shotgun start, and it looks like a good turnout of players... Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 still staying at the skylofts? I'll be checking into MGM late on the 5th. If you want to hook up for a drink, let me know. I'm sure we could convince Zach+Ray to have a drink (or 12) with us.we should be, as long as it is still available for thsoe dates. That could be a good idea, we'll figure something out in the next couple weeks. Link to post Share on other sites
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