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Orlov was Pesce’s replacement. EK would be for defensive goals.

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lol, canes country definitely refreshing Twitter every 30 seconds or so.

Orlov is the difference, trust me on this one. He could still go with Ottawa, but they have to clear up DeBrincats, first, which is also adding to the delay. I still think Orlov here makes the difference, even if it is a 2 year deal going for the cup.

I think it is the same verbal agreement that TDA has at the moment, could it change absolutely. However, Don has done exactly what Dundon ask him to do, push the chips in. We are about all in. Let’s see how this shakes out. I’m excited just for Bunting, Orlov, and extending Aho. Everything else is cherries on top.

The silence is regarding cap, remember Ahos extension, sprinkle in that EK is still possible, and TDA. There are still several moving parts, but I think it is a done deal. It may be a day or so, but things will unwind soon.

I’m hearing you can remove the rumor tag, I believe this is a done deal. I can’t wait to see the numbers, and how we shuffle this around.

I know, but please let me enjoy this signing. It is the one I wanted most. Huge upgrade, even if it is to replace Pesce.

Doesn’t matter if the other team can’t score.

Absolutely awesome signing. He is in my top 5 of all defensemen . Huge addition, wow!!!!

Resigned Fast, 2 years 2.4 Million.

Pool party had double hip surgery and did not receive a qualifying offer from Carolina which makes him a UFA. This could explain why he was built like a monster yet boarded like tiny Tim, “please Sir I want some more.”

It applies because Philly is retaining 50% of the contract. If we were paying the full amount it would not apply, it only applies because we are getting him at a discount less than one year after trading him.

The NHL is blocking this trade due to possible cap circumvention. This will probably drag out until July 9th cause that is the date the 12 month rule expires.

Yes but the article states he will be traded if an extension is not reached.

In my opinion, Chatfield is the better defender with more upside, especially speed. Brady faded hard at the end, not sure if he had an undisclosed injury. Pesce, to me was our weakest defender. Ghostbear will command a large payday, so I am not sure we can retain his services. We could be down 2 defenseman.

As physical as this series is, we need some bigger bodies.

It is this more than anything. We could not maintain a net front presence in game 1, it’s why we didn’t have many high danger shots. This makes Bob look unbeatable, he is not. I expect Rod to make some adjustments.

Sometimes Pesce looks clueless. He missed the puck in the offensive zone, then got lost in the defensive zone. Bad hockey.

We may have to put Chatfield on Duclair, I suspect we will see some shifting matchups as the game comes to an end. All goals will need to be up, period.

My only gripe about all this, is that we finished with the second best record in the NHL. It’s really hard to tinker with what has worked. Other than Timo, Tarensinko, and O’Reily who could have made instant contributions with our style of play (tight defensively)?

Priority numbero uno in the off-season, re-sign this man asap.

Can confirm, yes

I was actually against bringing in big names at the TDL. I will admit it would be nice to have a scoring forward, but MackEachern has been serviceable. This team will go as far as the goaltending will allow. If we can get average goaltending, I see us in the finals. If Andersen drops off, all bets are off. The only team that worries me is Vegas, they are a matchup nightmare. I do not think Mier, Kane, or O’Rielly would have made a huge difference on our team. I do think Dmitry Orlov would have been a big get for us. However, it is about chemistry and those big name players, I believe, would have been detrimental to our team. If we are on, no one in the league can beat us, period, especially at home, and who has home field advantage?

Yeah it’s more than likely a unicorn, but the entire panel was giving credit to the team.