The #flyers have placed Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination, citing a material breach.

I had no idea that guy was on the Flyers now. 8 million still owed (between Flyers and Preds). Let's see if they get away with it

did they "mike richards" hiim? wild how quick teams can locate a material breach of contract as soon as a guy becomes completely washed

Richards is on Kings cap for another 4 years at 600k

The Oilers process here makes little sense. If you aren't matching Broberg, why trade Ceci?

Just look at this defense depth chart for a supposed Cup or Bust team

Ekholm-Bouchard - very good, can stand with just about any top pair
Nurse-Stecher/Edmonson - big yikes. Nurse is a mess right now, and your partners for him are a 30 year old making league min, or a 24 year old who was on waivers less than a year ago.
Kulak-Stecher/Edmonso - I mean...ok this should be a pairing that doesn't see the ice that much, and Kulak is ok.

What if one of the top pair guys gets hurt? Season over?

Going to have to outscore a lot of mistakes this year.

Yeah when they traded Cici I thought they were matching Broberg . Cici logged 20 minutes a night last year

I think the hope is Nurse figures it out.

My take on Nurse is he is a young guy that got a ton of money enjoying life and shows up sometimes. He has the size and the skill to be an elite player just not the drive . BUt never blame him for taking all that cash

i doubt anyone in the org is even holding out hope for that, but rather they realize they're stuck with him


Born: February 4, 1995 (Age: 29-200d)

he is what he is, and actually he's probably moving into his decline era. enjoy

nurse is still one of the best fantasy contributors for a non pp1 d guy

I was going to mock this, but always doing things based on hope that unlikely things work out certainly would be in line with the Oilers management philosophy

I mean they don't have much choice. Nurse has gotta be one of the most untradeable guys in the league. I know we've said this about many guys who did end up being traded, but it typically doesn't happen in August or September. May as well hope against hope.

It is pretty puzzling though that they ended up again with no RD that can mitigate his flaws a bit. If you have a guy like that you'd want someone to play with him who is at least secure in his own role, if not able to babysit him. Instead they've got a slew of guys who'll have to fake it as a 2nd pair dman themselves. Gotta hope they can outscore their problems in the regular season (should be fine) and then get someone legit at the deadline.

Habs should take Nurse as a reclamation project.

LOL'D

Askarov to Sharks and or extension already signed.

Johnny Hockey dead. God that is tragic. RIP legend

He was home to celebrate his sister's wedding, which was supposed to happen today. So terrible for the whole family. His brother also died in the accident.

Just horrible. RIP

He was my son's favorite player when he was with the Flames and my son was just getting into hockey. Just sad and tragic for his family and the blue jackets organization.

We are in shock here in Leafs land.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news/n...e-hit-by-a-car


couldn't believe it when i heard, horrible. rest in peace

Tragic I guess the cars ahead pulled over to the left to pass the cyclist safely and the guy tries to pass on the shoulder said he had 6-7 beers .

On the night of his sisters wedding as well so sad

When I was a little kid, I always heard a story about a wedding day disaster. It must have happened 20 years before I was born, but the Gaudreau accident brought it out again.

That's a scar that will last generations.

Leafs currently 9th for Stanly cup odds at +1600

Hopes aren't that high for them, so maybe they'll do well