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As long as they leave the Martyman alone, I'm cool with it. Losing Nino would hurt too, but I just think Martinook is more important to the team than people give him credit for.

I honestly think a deal gets done. Dumdum already caved to Chancellor Brind'Amour once this offseason. And, I hope he's not dumb enough to let a talent like Ned walk out that door. Ned is not gonna get $10million per like Vas or Price. I don't know what my ceiling would be as a GM, but if I was Ned, I'm not taking less than 5.

The way I see it, we won the trophy. RBA just refused to accept it...

With Dundon, it's always about being a cheap ass... Sent Kaiton packing to save a nickel. Lowballed Forslund straight to NBC. Sent the Checkers packing to make a few bucks. Picking fights with Centennial Authority bc he doesn't want to pay his rent. Got into a public pissing match with a beloved head coach and former player bc he didn't want to pay the assistant coaches and trainers. Make no mistake, it's definitely about the $$$, first and foremost, when it comes to Mr. Slumlord. Don't be surprised when Tripp's contract comes up and they replace him with some freshman intern from Wake Tech. Hell, I'd bet money that Stormy is just a handful of stray cats stuffed into the costume at this point.

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We are a perennial playoff team. I agree that we haven't seen what Ned can do in a full season yet. But, if you don't want to pay market rate, don't let a guy hit free agency.

I count 2 goalies on that list that had better years than Ned last season. He's hitting the market at the right time. Can't hate on that. But, make no mistake, someone will pay him what he is worth if we don't. If Dundon penny pinches a Vezina level netminder out of town, I might have to tap out on this team for a bit. This new money MFer would send Gordie Howe packing if it saved him a nickel.

I don't understand this thinking at all. We finally find a franchise goalie. And we found him while we have a relatively stable front office and a young talented roster. Why would we possibly entertain letting him get away is beyond me. Mrazek is not and never will be a #1 goalie. We've been riding the mediocre goalie go round for damn near a decade now. I, for one, am ready to get the hell off that damn ride. Is Ned the next Vaselessski? Probably not. But, he was good enough as a rookie to drag us to a President's Trophy. You don't let that type of goalie walk out the door for nothing. Especially when your organization has invested as much time developing them as we have with Ned.

I understand the thinking. I just don't agree with it. This team is too soft as it is. Hurricanes without Marty = Cold runny cream of wheat. Hurricanes with The Candyman = Thick ass grits!

I would be pissed if we let the Martyman go. His vocal leadership is a huge part of this team and their success!

Yes.

But, what about the girth of his penis?

I never had any doubts...

I'm leaving Gardiner, Nino and Tro exposed if it's up to me; hoping that they choose Jake the Gardiner Snake. Sorry man, I like my Jake's with 2 c's and an A on their chest. And Brett, Brady and Paa all play to the important Sara Civian sorority girl demographic originally courted by shirtless Dougie. One of these guys is gonna have to bite the bullet and lose the shirt postgame if Hamilton walks. Nino or Tro would both hurt to lose. However, both have recent injury histories that might make them unattractive targets. I also believe that both are at or near their ceilings talent wise which makes them less attractive as well. Aho, Turbo and El Capitan are too important. And, Fast still has a lot of untapped potential both on the ice and for memes. He might even be a boat!

Funny you should mention that... lol Been looking into custom stickers for other dumb "digital pop art*" that I make in my spare time. I wanted to test some companies out and check the quality. Who wants some free Svech stickers to plaster in random public spaces in homage to Shepard Fairey's original? Message me your address and I'll snail mail you some stickers like we were young tikes back in Mayberry.

That's an awesome tribute idea. Would've loved to be a part of it.

I still think there's a chance Dougie ends up staying home in Raleigh. I know we don't want to give him what he wants. However, we are not the only ones who watched him play this season. If he really wants $8.5m, he might find a team desperate enough to overpay for his services. But, it would probably be somewhere miserable like Buffalo or Detroit. If he's willing to come down to around $7-ish million, I think we work something out.

May God fug your whore mother you pathetic excuse for a troll! I hope your ambulance flips on the way to the hospital!

Not only do we have a young, talented core to build around and a great front office, we have finally found our goalie. The most important position in hockey. Arguably, the most important in all of sports. Only a QB has the kind of impact on a game that a shutdown netminder has. And we found ours. He was drafted here. Worked his ass off in training camp year after year. Cut his teeth in CLT. Worked on his craft and won the only professional championship the city of Charlotte has ever seen. Even with all that, it looked like it might never happen for him in Raleigh. Hell, after passing through waivers, it looked like it might not happen at all. But, Ned is a gamer. Always has been. When the bright lights came on, he was ready. When he finally got his shot, he never looked back. Whether he adds the Calder Trophy to his Calder Cup, he's got a bright future in Carolina! If you start to think of this season as a disappointment, just remember... video_1623202918810.mp4

Brind'amour is a great coach. He is off to a historic pace as far as regular season wins go. The only negative has been his decisions in net. And to be fair, Rod hasn't exactly had the best goalie situation since he became head coach. A lot of chances to second guess yourself. As a player he always trusted his instincts. And, he definitely has the feel for lines and call ups as a coach. But streaky net minders will drive anyone crazy. As a player he always trusted his instincts. And, he definitely has the feel for lines and call ups as a coach. But streaky net minders will drive anyone crazy. I think a full season with Ned will ease a lot of RBA's anxieties when it comes to goalie choices. video_1623203061414.mp4

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