tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post2819818450961946381..comments2023-09-10T00:44:30.408-07:00Comments on FAUXRUMORS: July 9th ObservationsFAUX RUMORShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-47462918786953468012007-07-09T19:29:00.000-07:002007-07-09T19:29:00.000-07:00thanks for the update on Souray. That's the close...thanks for the update on Souray. That's the closest I've heard to anything resembling news about his situation.thedopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333088000950434921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-23741656195090328662007-07-09T17:47:00.000-07:002007-07-09T17:47:00.000-07:00For all the dumb moves GM makes, you can't blame S...For all the dumb moves GM makes, you can't blame Souray's agent for asking for $7M/per, but let's give credit to the GM's of the league for not signing a 1-dimensional player to superstar money.Jibblescribbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833352311064492403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-47965005497586126032007-07-09T14:50:00.000-07:002007-07-09T14:50:00.000-07:00Was it a PR stunt? Of course it was. The Isles fan...Was it a PR stunt? Of course it was. The Isles fan base is still very fragile right now and I'm sure season ticket subscription renewals haven't exactly been flooding in since July 1.<BR/><BR/>I know Guerin said he was surprised by the announcement, but I'd be willing to bet that the possibility of the captaincy was discussed during contract negotiations.<BR/><BR/>I fully expected Sillinger to be named captain. The guy is just so easy to talk to and encouraging to the younger players. Witt has certainly paid his dues, but he's a little more on the introverted side, and the Islanders have had their fill of that type of captain.<BR/><BR/>I'm not unhappy with the choice of Guerin. And knowing how Snow tends to operate, I wouldn't be surprised if he had discussions with both Witt and Sillinger about the decision. Guerin has the numbers behind him to back up the things he might say in the lockerroom. Contrary to you I do see him as a leader-type and, considering the players that were lost, the team is quite different from the one on the ice in the playoffs and presents Guerin a unique opportunity to promote his work ethic into the team.Cincyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896450802228164676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-12264719626974623732007-07-09T13:58:00.000-07:002007-07-09T13:58:00.000-07:001) BTW Sauce question: How are Islander fans takin...1) BTW Sauce question: How are Islander fans taking the Guerin as captain news? We wrote on a few Isles blogs today that naming Guerin captain on the surface sounds great, BUT:<BR/>a) He wasn’t informed until he was about to walk up to the microphone this morning!<BR/>b) The older guys who slugged it out last season(Silinger/Witt) were probably more deserving. An ‘A’ for Guerin would probably have been appropriate. Its not like he has had the persona that Smyth had, of a natural leader.<BR/>c) From someone afar and not a fan of the team, seems like a PR stunt more than anything. Guess if a goalie could accept it another Mass native would be the captain right now!FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-9399102362905714802007-07-09T13:55:00.000-07:002007-07-09T13:55:00.000-07:001) Thinking about NEXT summer may be getting a bit...1) Thinking about NEXT summer may be getting a bit too far ahead of ourselves BUT its likely the cap will continue to rise. Probably not as much as this year.<BR/>2) As for the Rangers. Next summer they may have a bigger headache than Shanahan's incentives. It'll be Jagr's "option" year. Its a player option so he could decide he'd either like to test the FA waters or retire. It will be difficult to get a forward to replace his production for the amount the Rangers are paying him (4 mil)(4 or so mil still being paid by the Caps) Another reason the Rangers probbaly would like to get Lundqvist under contract long term NOW!FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-13317925472876986132007-07-09T13:45:00.000-07:002007-07-09T13:45:00.000-07:00Avery's deal will definately be an interesting one...Avery's deal will definately be an interesting one to watch. And you're probably right about Shanahan. But this all is clealy illustrating that the Rangers victory in obtaining BOTH Drury and Gomez might end up being pyrrhic. Shanahan's incentive comp can be deferred against next year's cap, but if that cap doesn't rise significantly, how might the Rangers expect to sign Mara and Rozsival?<BR/><BR/>Certainly one of the most interesting off-seasons in a long time.Cincyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896450802228164676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-25552350239768357462007-07-09T10:56:00.000-07:002007-07-09T10:56:00.000-07:001) If he goes to arbitration (and we don't see tha...1) If he goes to arbitration (and we don't see that happening) his agent may very well ask for 5. The Rangers will probably counter with 3 ad he'll get 4 for 1 year.<BR/>2) Will be equally interesting to see what Avery asks for/gets. Meanwhile Shanahan is going no where. He will take whatever is available/left. <BR/>3) As a 35+ yr old he can sign for a lower salary as well as easily achieved incentives that will push his salary to almost double the initial outlay and that can be deferred to the following ear's cap if the team chooses.FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-30972666834146937982007-07-09T10:50:00.000-07:002007-07-09T10:50:00.000-07:00Miller's contract is indeed a good comparison for ...Miller's contract is indeed a good comparison for Lunqvist. But Miller signed his extension on september 2006. Things are surely a whole lot different since then. A player who signed for 3.5 million a year ago would command a bunch more today with the same stats. In Miller's case, he signed that puppy before his excellent showing in this year's playoffs. I think you've given justification for to lift Henrik's salary close to the 5+ million range.Cincyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896450802228164676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-72053807158749924552007-07-09T09:04:00.000-07:002007-07-09T09:04:00.000-07:001) As we mentioned, 3.5 would be a bit of a home t...1) As we mentioned, 3.5 would be a bit of a home town discount, BUT wouldn't be far from what his peers are receiving. Giguere was to become a UFA, so his contract isn't comparable<BR/>2) More usable would be Ryan Miller of Buffalo who will make 3.5 next season. Cam Ward who will make 2.5(and has a Cup ring) DiPietro's 15 year deal is quite an anomaly.<BR/>3) We don't see this going to an arbiter anyway, but in the end 3.5 isn't a HUGE savings, when he's compared to his peersFAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-836531399179741812007-07-09T08:21:00.000-07:002007-07-09T08:21:00.000-07:00Lundqvist would have to be an IDIOT to sign for on...Lundqvist would have to be an IDIOT to sign for only 3.5 million. Giguere signed for 6.5, and even DiPietro's 15 year deal nets him 4.5 million per. NYC endorsements certainly can't be worth that much to make up the difference each year.Cincyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896450802228164676noreply@blogger.com