Fenxis 99 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Radulov rumoured to have signed a 3-year deal. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I hope all the bastards that wanted the Salary cap are happy now..We will lose more players to other leagues..Bettman you suck, ******* Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 I hope all the bastards that wanted the Salary cap are happy now..We will lose more players to other leagues..Bettman you suck, *******Radulov's situation was more about playtime / Trotz than money imho. They are well under the cap in Nashville. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I heard about the possibility of this happenning a few days ago. I thought it was unlikely he would leave especially after the NHL and Russia agreed to honour each other's contracts. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Also Mike York (PHX) / Joseph Stumpel (FLA?) Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawa_Biatch 288 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 That sucks for Nell! I think he has him for 4 years at $5.00 Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 That sucks for Nell! I think he has him for 4 years at $5.00Do you guys have an exempt list? He'd lose the player but at least he'd gain the salary. Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawa_Biatch 288 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 No, he can buy him out though for half the price. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Do you guys have an exempt list? He'd lose the player but at least he'd gain the salary.I lobbied for it but people didn't think it was worthwhile ~oops. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I never believed the rumours. wow. Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawa_Biatch 288 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Nell, I'll take on his contract for your 1st round pick this year Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 40 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Nell, I'll take on his contract for your 1st round pick this yearwhat a horrible deal you're offering Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafs 142 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 what a horrible deal you're offeringThat's generally what Biatch does. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 That's generally what Biatch does.Yet somehow, people still take the deals. Link to post Share on other sites
Jason12 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Didn't they just agree to honour each leagues contracts? Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Didn't they just agree to honour each leagues contracts?Yes! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Yes!I have a feeling this story is nowhere near over, and will get MUCH bigger soon.The timing is ridiculous, and the fact that its such a young star signed to a contract will force the NHL to really fight this one.Am I the only one getting worried about the NHL starting to lose its monopoly over the best players in the world? The Russian economy is booming at a time when N.America is really floundering....still way too soon, but who knows how this plays out going forward. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I have a feeling this story is nowhere near over, and will get MUCH bigger soon.The timing is ridiculous, and the fact that its such a young star signed to a contract will force the NHL to really fight this one.Am I the only one getting worried about the NHL starting to lose its monopoly over the best players in the world? The Russian economy is booming at a time when N.America is really floundering....still way too soon, but who knows how this plays out going forward.The guy with the big bucks running the KHL says the Radulov signing is a violation of the new agreement and will not allow the contract to stand. This battle will probably go until training camp when they decide to force Radulov to honour his one remaining year to Nashville thus prolonging his departure for one season.As for getting worried...I'm no expert on Russian economy but I would imagine there are quite a few guys with plenty of (possibly dirty) cash to spend but the bottom line is the fans still need to come out and buy tickets. Maybe they'll come out in the beginning but eventually the thrill of seeing 'that goalie from the Cup finals' or 'that York guy who sat on the Phoenix Coyotes' bench' will wear off. I'm sure the league will continue to "steal" young players who would otherwise be forced to sign entry level contracts in the NHL and older players with a name that draws who are looking for one final big contract. I can't see a little competition being bad though. Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Am I the only one getting worried about the NHL starting to lose its monopoly over the best players in the world? The Russian economy is booming at a time when N.America is really floundering....still way too soon, but who knows how this plays out going forward.according to the CIA factbook (2006):russia's GDP: $1.75 trillionusa's GDP: $13.13 trillionstate of california's GDP: $1.72 trillionwe've got the cash, we're just short on interest. I blame bettman. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 The guy with the big bucks running the KHL says the Radulov signing is a violation of the new agreement and will not allow the contract to stand. This battle will probably go until training camp when they decide to force Radulov to honour his one remaining year to Nashville thus prolonging his departure for one season.As for getting worried...I'm no expert on Russian economy but I would imagine there are quite a few guys with plenty of (possibly dirty) cash to spend but the bottom line is the fans still need to come out and buy tickets. Maybe they'll come out in the beginning but eventually the thrill of seeing 'that goalie from the Cup finals' or 'that York guy who sat on the Phoenix Coyotes' bench' will wear off. I'm sure the league will continue to "steal" young players who would otherwise be forced to sign entry level contracts in the NHL and older players with a name that draws who are looking for one final big contract. I can't see a little competition being bad though.lots of cash.......lots of dirty cash......lots of young guys with ridiculous amounts of money they never had before. Not millions, billions.I'm not suggesting this league will compete with the NHL, but I am a little perturbed as a fan to see players I do like to watch, Jagr/Radulov, not playing in the NHL. And while its only a handful now, I don't like the possibility of it getting much larger in the future, maybe up to 20/30 names next year, and names of significance to some degree. I can live with the Mike York's who could be AHL bound for all I know....but when guys like Jagr+Radulov go, hmmm, not so sure the competition is a good thing. Here's hoping there aren't more Radulov's to come. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 according to the CIA factbook (2006):russia's GDP: $1.75 trillionusa's GDP: $13.13 trillionstate of california's GDP: $1.72 trillionwe've got the cash, we're just short on interest. I blame bettman.hate to burst the US economic bubble (oh wait, too late!) but you don't have the cash either.your too busy trying to pay it back to those who hold your lines of credit. (probably Japan, Saudi Arabia and China) Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawa_Biatch 288 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Canada should try to form some type of super league. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Maybe they'll come out in the beginning but eventually the thrill of seeing 'that goalie from the Cup finals' or 'that York guy who sat on the Phoenix Coyotes' bench' will wear off.take a look at a current matchup of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. York and Emery would boost the star power on either side! Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 hate to burst the US economic bubble (oh wait, too late!) but you don't have the cash either.your too busy trying to pay it back to those who hold your lines of credit. (probably Japan, Saudi Arabia and China) oh, you canadians. Link to post Share on other sites
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