Re: David Backes is on waivers
4Nopejfbop37 wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:35 pm If the Bruins buy him out, do you make him a min. salary offer?
Re: David Backes is on waivers
6Still nope...he left here on his own accord.... or maybe it was an Odyssey
Re: David Backes is on waivers
7Yeah, he fucked up. I'm sure he regrets it. Ego can be a bad thing.Turk Sanderson wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:53 pmStill nope...he left here on his own accord.... or maybe it was an Odyssey
Re: David Backes is on waivers
8I don't bring him back because honestly, I don't think the guy should be playing hockey anymore at this point. Take care of that brain man, you only get one.
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Re: David Backes is on waivers
91) he definitely should retire. Way too many concussions. Not worth it.
2) it also shows that Army is pretty smart when it comes to this stuff. He wouldn’t go the extra year and Backes walked......turned out to be a great move for the Blues. I feel very comfortable with what Army decides with respect to Petro. I just can’t see him going 8 years unless the dollars are right, but I’m good with whatever he decides.
2) it also shows that Army is pretty smart when it comes to this stuff. He wouldn’t go the extra year and Backes walked......turned out to be a great move for the Blues. I feel very comfortable with what Army decides with respect to Petro. I just can’t see him going 8 years unless the dollars are right, but I’m good with whatever he decides.
Re: David Backes is on waivers
10His coach mentioned in a PD article that it was challenging to walk the line of playing him regularly with his concussion history, especially as it would likely be in a 4th line roll.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:07 pm I don't bring him back because honestly, I don't think the guy should be playing hockey anymore at this point. Take care of that brain man, you only get one.
Re: David Backes is on waivers
11Does Army get credit for being smart because Boston was even dumber than him in offering 5 versus the 4 Army wanted to give him?Matangama wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:15 pm 1) he definitely should retire. Way too many concussions. Not worth it.
2) it also shows that Army is pretty smart when it comes to this stuff. He wouldn’t go the extra year and Backes walked......turned out to be a great move for the Blues. I feel very comfortable with what Army decides with respect to Petro. I just can’t see him going 8 years unless the dollars are right, but I’m good with whatever he decides.
That's like giving someone credit for also giving the wrong answer, but it was just slightly less wrong. Save that for the Price is Right
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12Dread, the answer would be “yes”. No, there is some truth in what you’re saying, although I think Army knew Backes wasn’t going to accept that offer. But kind of like the whole Pujols thing, the Cardinals got credit for passing on him when he very easily could have accepted their offer. Finally, I was the Valedictorian of summer school back in the day, so yes, being “less wrong” makes it right!Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:22 pmDoes Army get credit for being smart because Boston was even dumber than him in offering 5 versus the 4 Army wanted to give him?Matangama wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:15 pm 1) he definitely should retire. Way too many concussions. Not worth it.
2) it also shows that Army is pretty smart when it comes to this stuff. He wouldn’t go the extra year and Backes walked......turned out to be a great move for the Blues. I feel very comfortable with what Army decides with respect to Petro. I just can’t see him going 8 years unless the dollars are right, but I’m good with whatever he decides.
That's like giving someone credit for also giving the wrong answer, but it was just slightly less wrong. Save that for the Price is Right
Re: David Backes is on waivers
13Backes' time in the NHL is over. He was a warrior when he was here and I appreciate everything he brought but zero interest in seeing him involved with the Blues at all really other than some alumni stuff.
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14Dont get me wrong, I agree, 10 years is still 10 years. I'm for a 1 day contract and retirement. Everyone is always for" you have to do what's best for you and your family" and he did, hockey is a business , it doesn't take away from what he did here for years.ratonmono wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:28 pm Backes' time in the NHL is over. He was a warrior when he was here and I appreciate everything he brought but zero interest in seeing him involved with the Blues at all really other than some alumni stuff.
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15Once they leave here on their own, the door should be closed... same as with Pujols, I don't ever want to see him back here again for anything. Greed and ego can bite them both in the ass,BlueinNy wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:42 pmDont get me wrong, I agree, 10 years is still 10 years. I'm for a 1 day contract and retirement. Everyone is always for" you have to do what's best for you and your family" and he did, hockey is a business , it doesn't take away from what he did here for years.ratonmono wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:28 pm Backes' time in the NHL is over. He was a warrior when he was here and I appreciate everything he brought but zero interest in seeing him involved with the Blues at all really other than some alumni stuff.
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16I'm one who likes to have it both ways. I enjoyed beating him for the Cup, but don't mind welcoming him back. I've never said no to an extra $6 million. Besides I think he probably legitimately thought Boston was closer to a Cup. Oops!
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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17Yeah he did, he was quoted saying "They get it" when talking about Boston after the signing.Dave's a mess wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:55 pm I'm one who likes to have it both ways. I enjoyed beating him for the Cup, but don't mind welcoming him back. I've never said no to an extra $6 million. Besides I think he probably legitimately thought Boston was closer to a Cup. Oops!
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18Honestly him leaving was a huge blessing for this team anyway. If he's still here, one of Schenn or O'Reilly isn't here and we have 0 cups still.
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19That's the truth.ratonmono wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:17 pm Honestly him leaving was a huge blessing for this team anyway. If he's still here, one of Schenn or O'Reilly isn't here and we have 0 cups still.
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20Please no. He's a good guy, and I want him to hang it up before he becomes a vegetable. Too many concussions.jfbop37 wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:35 pm If the Bruins buy him out, do you make him a min. salary offer?
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22We could bring him back like we did to Chris Thorburn...Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:07 pm I don't bring him back because honestly, I don't think the guy should be playing hockey anymore at this point. Take care of that brain man, you only get one.
Now now, the Canadian Government has apologized for Bryan Adams on SEVERAL occasions!
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23Does hockey jesus have a long history of concussion issues? I honestly don't remember that storyline about him?Ozzies09tc wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 6:43 pmWe could bring him back like we did to Chris Thorburn...Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:07 pm I don't bring him back because honestly, I don't think the guy should be playing hockey anymore at this point. Take care of that brain man, you only get one.
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24Fuck this shit... he wasn't some second or third liner who walked away from a very fair offer from the Blues. He was the team captain who quit on his team.
He had his acknowledgement night, that's enough. No more Kumbaya moments. He moved on, and the Blues moved on... any more will just be an attempt to sell out the EC, which they don't really need any help with anyway. We are in a new era now.
He had his acknowledgement night, that's enough. No more Kumbaya moments. He moved on, and the Blues moved on... any more will just be an attempt to sell out the EC, which they don't really need any help with anyway. We are in a new era now.
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25For the record I meant welcome him him back if he wants a non-player job. Loved his game back in the day but he's totally washed now.BillP. wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:59 pmYeah he did, he was quoted saying "They get it" when talking about Boston after the signing.Dave's a mess wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:55 pm I'm one who likes to have it both ways. I enjoyed beating him for the Cup, but don't mind welcoming him back. I've never said no to an extra $6 million. Besides I think he probably legitimately thought Boston was closer to a Cup. Oops!
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!