MillionDollarCam

Regardless of the opinions of Waddell, rumors are that Tkachuk was headed to Carolina before Florida stepped in at the last minute… the deal had even progressed to Tkachuk indicating that he’d be willing to go to Carolina. However, Florida stepped in at the last minute. I for one am glad that we didn’t try to go toe to toe with the package that Florida sent to Calgary. There are other options out there like Tarasenko and Kane which will be less expensive.

If Huberdeau signs an extension in Calgary and it’s comparable to Tkachuk’s new contract in Florida then Florida got absolutely fleeced. Huberdeau is arguably a better player than Tkachuk and Weegar is a very good top four defenseman and is a fringe top paring defenseman. I’m not familiar with Schwindt but he looks to have bottom six capability. Not to mention Calgary got a first round pick out of the deal as well.

Tkachuk to the Panthers for Huberdeau, Weeger, a prospect, and a first.

Was thinking that, similar to the Ray Rice case, but wasn’t sure if the fact that it’s three felonies maybe changes things.

Hell of a moment for the youngster.

Can’t wait for the #69 Labar jerseys next year.

Unfortunately, there just wasn’t a way. In order to fit Nino under the cap the Canes would have needed to unload all of Gardiner’s contract which probably just wasn’t possible. Cap space is at a premium and most teams weren’t going to take back Gardiner without a large incentive (think Drury or even Morrow). A late first isn’t as valuable as cap space so attaching just a first for all of Gardiner’s cap hit probably wasn’t going to cut it. The Canes could still have something planned. They could upgrade on Necas for someone like Tarasenko (or another top six forward) by attaching Gardiner and retaining 50% which would open about $6M in cap space. Necas, Gardiner (@ 50%), a first rounder, and a B prospect like Koivunen, Rees, or Suzuki should be able to bring in a really solid top six forward to complete our group.

Bear’s arbitration is set for August 8th, just get a third or fourth for him before the case and let’s just move on.

Going to miss Nino and Trocheck. Hope they perform well, except when they play us.

Noticed that as well, he did pretty well there. Also think it may have just been a scenario of getting a new 11 in and since they have more wingers than CM’s they stuck Jozwiak at CM.

I’d do Necas, Koivunen (or a first rounder), Gardiner (50% retained), and a second rounder for Tarasenko. Svech - Aho - Jarvis Paccioretty- KK - Tarasenko Turbo - Staal - Fast Marty - Drury - Kase Noesen

I’d be all about Tarasenko as well. We were in on him last year.

I’d do that and throw in an extra first if they take Gardiner.

Ortiz, like Franco, is on his way out of Charlotte. The writing was on the wall last night when he wasn’t included in the team. Both Ortiz and Franco were supposed to be a big part of Charlotte FC’s success but things didn’t work out. If I’m not mistaken, Charlotte now has two international slots available. The MLS summer transfer window closes on August 4th.

The team defense was superb last night. There were certainly times when Chelsea was dinking the ball around a lot but our boys stayed calm and didn’t lose shape. I still think overall we had just as many dangerous opportunities as Chelsea, though Chelsea certainly had more possession overall. Anywho, Chelsea will be fine as they were obviously missing some guys but it was still a big night for our group. On a different note… what the hell happened to Everton.

The boys showed what they are capable of, need this type of cohesiveness every game.

Give us a point on the EPL table!

The DA stated that he will pay the price for his actions, he could certainly be facing jail time.

IT’S OVER!!! CHARLOTTE FC DEFEATS CHELSEA FC CHARLOTTE FC 1 (5) - CHELSEA FC 1 (3) on PK’s Rios has been named Universal’s Man of the Match.

In PK’s and Rios just pulled out the panenka… lol.

RIOS!!!! LEVEL’S IT IN THE 92’

Wow… and Romero wins a penalty.

Romero in for Vargas, that’s everyone.

Now Hegardt in for Jones and Santos for Afful. Only Romero awaits.

Sisniega in for Marks and Alcivar in for McNeill. Just waiting on Santos, Hegardt, and Romero.