tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post7724226531407053690..comments2023-11-03T09:15:38.743-04:00Comments on The Daily Hab-it: Oh Captain, my Captain?Arpon Basuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11896844844557916169noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-21977299128645380702010-01-09T09:40:45.737-05:002010-01-09T09:40:45.737-05:00Indeed, it is two thirds of the remaining salary f...Indeed, it is two thirds of the remaining salary for twice as many years that are left on the contract. So, for instance, if Spacek were to be bought out, it would be two thirds of his remaining two years of salary spread out over four years. But since Hamrlik will only have a year left on his deal, it would be two years.Arpon Basuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11896844844557916169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-46114471880028307732010-01-07T16:29:27.365-05:002010-01-07T16:29:27.365-05:00I see what you're getting at. The buyout can o...I see what you're getting at. The buyout can only happen for a few weeks at the completion of the season (I didn't know that, thanks). <br /><br />What happened to Avery was what I was talking about, the Rangers picked him up for 50% of his salary (The Stars pay the other 50%) off of recall waivers. Avery's situation was a bit different because of the mental health treatment aspect. <br /><br />Even for a buyout I think you have to put the player on waivers first and he has to clear before the buyout can happen.<br /><br />Olivier, my understanding is for the buyout it would be for two-thirds of his salary spread out over two years - one third each season.john deerenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-13218780740698390182010-01-07T16:27:22.882-05:002010-01-07T16:27:22.882-05:00Red Fisher said that Brian Gionta of our Canadiens...Red Fisher said that Brian Gionta of our Canadiens should be the team's next captain. Many in the media, (meaning those who have complete and full access) agree. So until someone proves Red (and the others) wrong, Brian gets my vote.Garyhttp://www.negroleaguelegends.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-28826691204957644452010-01-07T16:24:35.656-05:002010-01-07T16:24:35.656-05:00Didn't knew the Buyout implied a 1.8mil cap hi...Didn't knew the Buyout implied a 1.8mil cap hit over two years, I tought it was 2.75 over two years. So they are allowed to buy his last year of contract at 2/3 of the total value? Wow...<br /><br />So basically, you hamper 2011-2012 by 2.3 millions, but if you buy out both Laraque and Hamrlik, you go up to 4.8 millions less under the cap for 2010-2011.Olivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280119238261445564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-79758752693891756842010-01-07T15:41:26.861-05:002010-01-07T15:41:26.861-05:00Actually, the best outcome for both parties would ...Actually, the best outcome for both parties would be the buyout. The Habs would get that much more room under the cap, and Hamrlik would be free to choose his next team while still being paid by the Habs. I don't know if you saw Sean Avery's quote after lighting up his former team last night, when asked what was different about that game, "I was being paid by both teams." Besides, there's a pretty short window in June and July where teams can buy players out, so the Canadiens would have to move on this rather quickly after the playoffs finish.Arpon Basuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11896844844557916169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-59101375506579167482010-01-07T12:08:33.442-05:002010-01-07T12:08:33.442-05:00To me, it depends on what Hamrlik wants to do next...To me, it depends on what Hamrlik wants to do next season. <br /><br />If he wants to play in the NHL wouldn't it be better, if he can't be traded to put him on waivers and then if no one picks him up then put him on recall waivers (for 50% of his salary). If no one in the NHL claims him then buy him out.<br /><br />If he doesn't want to play then let him retire.<br /><br />Is this feasible or is my understanding of the waiver rules still wrong? Sure 50% leaves us with less cap space but it seems to me like the better option for both parties.john deerenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-56937441474688618152010-01-07T11:58:12.578-05:002010-01-07T11:58:12.578-05:00I think that Hamrlik could be expendable, given th...I think that Hamrlik could be expendable, given the progress of PK Suban in Hamilton. PK should be in a position to hold down a full time job on the Habs' blue line next season. It's nice to see at least one draft pick coming along nicely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-77419887141434963622010-01-07T08:39:25.587-05:002010-01-07T08:39:25.587-05:00While some contracts seem "immovable", t...While some contracts seem "immovable", teams struggling to meet the cap "floor" are often good places to move them (as noted above). I think Gomez is movable in the last two seasons of his contract for that reason (he's especially attractive as his cap hit is significantly higher than his salary in years 6 and 7 of his contract). Hamrlik, so far, has shown that he's far from finished, even if he's not "elite" and I'm sure he'd be attractive to some teams looking for a veteran presence for a year (or a year and a bit) to stabilize a young D-corps. Nashville could be a conceivable destination, for example.<br /><br />I've not given up on Gomez (though I'd not be heartbroken if he were traded) nor do I want to see Hamrlik leave anytime soon. However, if the options are keep Hamrlik (the most immediately tradable player with big money) and sacrifice Plekanecs and/or Price--sorry, Roman, it's time to go (even if my wife thinks you're the best looking hockey player she's seen, LOL).<br /><br />I guess, though, the only way the Habs can keep Plekanecs, Price, AK and Markov over the next few years is to play the VERY long contract game that others have done (though I loathe such an approach in sports, at least if contracts are guaranteed). It will be interesting to see how Bob (or his successor) manages all this.Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-27568843987897607612010-01-07T07:35:47.260-05:002010-01-07T07:35:47.260-05:00With three good prospects in Hamilton, moving Hamr...With three good prospects in Hamilton, moving Hamrlik makes sense and timing will be key factor. None of the prospects can fully replace what Hamrlik brings to the team, so moving him will open a hole regardless of who tries to fill it. <br /><br />If the team pulls together and starts winning, expect Hamrlik to go after the season - if it doesn't, expect him to go at the trade deadline or before.Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-69442408896954915002010-01-07T04:51:16.663-05:002010-01-07T04:51:16.663-05:00Hammer would be a big loss, but there's a line...Hammer would be a big loss, but there's a lineup down on the farm. Room has to be made pretty darn soon.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145547529399446289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-69779971564159294142010-01-07T00:09:05.229-05:002010-01-07T00:09:05.229-05:00My guess is Hamrlik is pretty tradable. Take the I...My guess is Hamrlik is pretty tradable. Take the Islanders. As of today, they have 31 millions commited to payroll in 10-11. They have 2 goalies, 5 Ds and 6 Forwards under contract, plus 6 other forwards as RFA who among themselves make a bit over 3 millions. Say they sign them all for 6 millions, that leave them what, 4, 6 millions *under* the floor?<br /><br />If if he has a front-loaded contract, a useful but old guy can be even easier to move to a low-salary team *cough*Gomez*cough*.<br /><br />We'll see.Olivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280119238261445564noreply@blogger.com