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Is Pronger coming back next year?

Maveo

With or without Pronger they will be a great defensive team. They allowed a lot of goals but will lock down with the crop of guys they have, Pronger with Schenn/Weber will be deadly if he comes back healthy.

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ogorodnikov

highly unlikely.

Rockstar

Agreed.

Weber's contract offer is VERY front loaded, HUGE money goes out in the first couple of years. There is no way Nashville pays him that if they aren't planning on keeping him for a long time.

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X-Spot

Chances are very slim, but he is helping the Flyers as a scout as he works through his post-concussion syndrome.

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Fandango

It's not retarded, it's called managing assets.

Yeah, it's a huge blow for Nashville to dish out 26M for one year of Weber, but how the hell are you going to explain to your fans that you lost the two best players in franchise history within 3 weeks?

Not only that, but like I stated before; A signed Weber is arguably the most valuable player in the league. He is the best dman in the world; a perennial Norris candidate that does everything and is a leader.

He does not have a no trade clause in his deal so he would be available for all 29 other teams. And all 29 other teams would be lining up for his services, making huge offers.

26M is a tough pill to swallow and is a lot of money to us, but are we forgetting that the owners of these teams are millionaires? They want to make money long-term don't they? 26M is an investment that can turn into more money a few years down the road.

Four low first round picks is not nearly enough compensation for a player like Weber. If they held onto him for one year, they would be able to get any prospect, more (better) draft picks, and almost any player in the league.

Weber would get a king's ransom in a trade and since 26M of his 110M deal is already paid in his first year, his value goes up even more.

Fucking retarded my ass

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ogorodnikov

*sigh*

no, it's not. it's retarded. Nashville makes 24 million in ticket sales. they'd have to pay Weber 26 million for one year. the amount of money wrapped up into Weber and Rinne if they matched is staggering.

because Suter wanted to play in Minnesota for less money. that's one thing explained. Weber is going to get too much money for a market like Nashville, that's another one. there are also ways to sell the fact that you still plan on being contenders, like trading back some of the picks to Philly for an RFA like Voracek or Meszaros or something. fans at first might like the idea of having Weber locked up, but in the long run it's not going to work at all.

clauses in offer sheets don't carry over, by the way.

26 million, followed by 26 million, followed by 26 million, followed by 26 million. the way the contract is structured is too much for Nashville to handle. it's different because Philadelphia could pay 110 million tomorrow if they wanted to, Nashville can't. not to mention the fact that they have a fucking assload of free agents to sign after next year. it's just not worth it.

he's either a Flyer for life (more than likely) or a Predator for life. Nashville's not going to pay 26 million for 1 year of Weber for the intent of trading him. that's a LOT for them. that is, again, fucking retarded.

Fandango

This is a moot point because Nashville is still 15M under the cap floor with pretty much everyone signed minus Weber. They are still going to have to spend no matter what and they will most likely lose money either way. But with Weber on the team ticket sales won't decrease as much as they would without him.

Nashville first offered Suter a deal for around 90M. When he signed with Minny, Poile later stated that he did not have the opportunity to match Minny's offer. Suter clearly wanted out as not only did he not sign with the Preds, he left for more money too.

Guys like Voracek and Meszaros won't make you contenders. The Preds didn't have trouble scoring goals last year seeing as how their PP was #1 in the league and Meszaros is just another top 4 dman that Nashville already has an abundance of.

Where did I say they did?

Another moot point because I suggested that they trade Weber after a year (when he is eligible for trade), not after three or four.

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ogorodnikov

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they make less in ticket sales than the potential ONE year of Weber. if they don't have Weber, they might lose ticket sales but at least they won't be spending a fucking assload of fucking money for one year of a player that probably doesn't want to be there.

okay? what's your point? there's your explanation for Suter leaving. he wanted out. what the fuck is Poile going to do about that? you don't think the fans have already accepted him leaving? there are valid reasons as to why both of their defensemen could potentially be leaving. it still won't be as much of a blow as them matching the offer sheet and paying Weber 26 million for one year. it's funny how you hilariously dismiss 26 million dollars in a year for Nashville because "we're forgetting these owners are millionaires." it could potentially cripple the franchise you fucking moron.

i said SELL the fact that they still WANT to be contenders. i didn't say Voracek and Meszaros make you contenders. 2 late firsts for those 2 players are a good deal for Nashville which could be agreed upon between Poile and Holmgren. learn to read.

so do you actually have an answer for how Nashville would pay him 26 million for one year of his services yet? or are you going to keep beating around the bush like a complete and total numbskull?

you are literally the only person i've seen on the internet right now that's adamant about Nashville trading him after one year. that's one of the last things they want to do.

ogorodnikov

say Alim, you really should check out hfboards.com. you'd fit in well there. i mean, who knew it would be so easy to deal with this Weber offer sheet? even Poile isn't as smart as you. they'd appreciate your infinite wisdom.

it's just that simple, just easily pay off the 26 million (because they're all millionaires, don't forget), trade him for prospects that might not work out and some picks and a few roster players and everything's fine! holy fuck, who knew?