With 38 words, Ryan Whitney set the internet abuzz Sunday night. Almost 24 hours later, the Spittin’ Chiclets co-host’s tweet had generated almost one million views. Any time someone suggests the rumour that the Senators are mulling the possibility of trading their captain, Brady Tkachuk.
If the Sens get a good draft pick this spring they can thank Korpisalo, and to a certain extent Forsberg.
Personally, I think this summer is too soon to consider a buyout. It stretches too long and costs too much. I'd keep Korpisalo as the backup for next season and if he still stinks then maybe he plays a chunk of the year in Belleville. Sogaard is looking good in the AHL, but not quite ready for the NHL. Maybe mid-season next year, he will be there.
I suppose this could be some kind of 4-D chess move where Brady is putting pressure on management or something. That said, it was more likely from a moment of frustration before the team started turning things around. Also, we can't rule out the possibility that this is just hot air based on more or less nothing.
The Sens would get $1.150 million in cap relief if they buried Korpisalo in the minors next year. So, what's better eating $2.850 million in wasted cap space for four years, or an average of $1.333 for eight years. I'm thinking it might be better to get it over with asap. An additional advantage with the burying option is that you still control the player in case they miraculously start playing well.
Brady's such a heart and soul guy. I pray it's not true. I like your explanation that it was a moment of frustration before the team turned the corner. The goalie's were brutally bad last night. Not sure if it's buyout time just yet though.
If the Sens get a good draft pick this spring they can thank Korpisalo, and to a certain extent Forsberg.
Personally, I think this summer is too soon to consider a buyout. It stretches too long and costs too much. I'd keep Korpisalo as the backup for next season and if he still stinks then maybe he plays a chunk of the year in Belleville. Sogaard is looking good in the AHL, but not quite ready for the NHL. Maybe mid-season next year, he will be there.
I suppose this could be some kind of 4-D chess move where Brady is putting pressure on management or something. That said, it was more likely from a moment of frustration before the team started turning things around. Also, we can't rule out the possibility that this is just hot air based on more or less nothing.
The Sens would get $1.150 million in cap relief if they buried Korpisalo in the minors next year. So, what's better eating $2.850 million in wasted cap space for four years, or an average of $1.333 for eight years. I'm thinking it might be better to get it over with asap. An additional advantage with the burying option is that you still control the player in case they miraculously start playing well.
Brady's such a heart and soul guy. I pray it's not true. I like your explanation that it was a moment of frustration before the team turned the corner. The goalie's were brutally bad last night. Not sure if it's buyout time just yet though.