11/25/2023 0 Comments 31 thoughts elliott friedmanThe Players’ Association in particular would play a significant role in any termination conversation, with five seasons and $29 million remaining on Kane’s contract. His filing was a Chapter 7 (liquidation) as opposed to a Chapter 13 (restructuring/renegotiating debts). (Kane and the Sharks’ organization declined to comment.) The opt-out deadline for San Jose players was Christmas Eve. Kane’s document, indicating liabilities of almost $27 million, was filed last Saturday. San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng reported that Arkansas-based Centennial Bank is suing the forward for more than $8 million. Should he terminate his contract or opt out at a point in the season, (Kane) will not receive his salary.” In his 73-page bankruptcy filing to the Northern District of California, the Sharks’ winger suggested he may “terminate his contract and may opt out of the season, as allowed under current rules, because of health concerns given the recent birth of his first child. It’s a fluid situation and may develop over time, but neither the NHL nor the NHLPA was aware Monday night of any plans for Evander Kane to not play this season. The hotter he gets and more he increases his value, the better Winnipeg does during the season and the more the market opens up. ![]() This is a business relationship between Laine and the Jets, but there’s no reason it can’t be mutually beneficial. Patrik Laine (+2500 to win Rocket Richard) But would anybody be shocked if he won it this year? As for Provorov, those huge odds are generally suckers’ bets. Zdeno Chara’s departure makes McAvoy an even more high-profile piece on a high-profile team. Those types of performances elevate contenders in voters’ minds. The first two got the “playoff bump.” Heiskanen led Dallas to the Stanley Cup Final, while Jones never left the ice in multiple overtime games against the eventual Stanley Cup champions. Miro Heiskanen/ Seth Jones (+2000 to win Norris Trophy) Charlie McAvoy (+2500) Ivan Provorov (+5000) He’s going to win one, sooner rather than later. It doesn’t change the overall philosophy, though. (I’m 50, although I look 25.) I didn’t take that wager, because, as a voter, it’s not the right thing to do. Last year, someone bet me that Pettersson wouldn’t win a Hart by the time I turn 55. Besides, the Canadiens say they want to rest him, but, as my grandmother always said, “You plan, God laughs.” We’ll see. Price had the 11th-best odds at one site. Fine, we can all decide what we like or don’t like, but it’s not impossible for either win the 56-game rush to the playoffs. The Flames and Jets were the least respected among that group. Toronto is the oddsmakers’ beauty queen, but six different teams could win it. If you’re Canadian, and you refer to this as the North Division, your citizenship is revoked. But a couple of sites had them behind Boston, Philly and Pittsburgh, and even with the Rangers.Īt least two very good teams are going to flunk this test, but… the Capitals? I find it hard to believe.Ĭalgary/Winnipeg (+750 to win Canadian Division) I thought Washington would be a favourite in the league’s toughest division, figuring the value would be with the Islanders, Rangers or Philadelphia. Washington (+600 to win East/+1800 to win Cup) These futures bets stood out (but don’t wager anything you’re uncomfortable losing): Finally, North America is escaping the puritan anti-gambling shackles to join the rest of the planet. I twist myself into enough of a mental pretzel while on the job - why add to it? Plus, no player/agent/coach/GM/whoever needs to wonder if my questions about a groin injury are really about an extra $50 on the moneyline.īut I do look to see what’s out there. I’m not much of a bettor when it comes to hockey.
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