Panthers Sunrise Massacre: McLean waived; Stewart and Eminger become UFAs
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 12:46 AM EDT
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"And because, in all the galaxy, they had found nothing more precious than Mind, they encouraged its dawning everywhere. They became farmers in the fields of stars; they sowed, and sometimes they reaped. And sometimes, dispassionately, they had to weed"
Arthur C. Clarke, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Blimey...didn't expect all of this. Not when you're used to a wallowing, vanilla Martin Administration. But Rockin' Randy Sexton is making his presence felt, whether he's still here by training camp or not. I'm applauding most of what occured today. Just the fact that hard decisions were made and executions carried out is enough to provide a glimmer of hope for a brighter future.
Let's look at what was done this afternoon at One Panther Parkway:
RFA QUALIFYING OFFERS MADE TO:
- David Booth. Duh.
- David Brine. Kinda surprised by this one, but someone's got faith in him.
NO QUALIFYING OFFERS MADE TO:
(In English, they're all unrestricted free agents now)
- Anthony Stewart. Anyone, anywhere, shocked by this? Tragic that he's always been on the cusp, never really given the opportunity to stick with the big club. He's not off the hook, either.
- Steve Eminger. Everyone, everywhere is shocked by this. Probably still sign with the club after Wednesday...if he takes a paycut.
- Franklin MacDonald. Fell to the wayside in Rochester.
- David Shantz. Saw this coming a year ago. Or was it two?
- Tanner Glass. Character guy. He'll be re-upped.
- Drew Larman. Stunned. Thought for certain he was a keeper.
PLACED ON WAIVERS:
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Brett McLean. He's such a "nice guy" that you hate to say a bad thing about him. He showed up, played hard, and was simply snakebitten the entire season. Just wasn't his year. Hope he lands somewhere that's a better fit
after we buy him out.
We haven't seen a housecleaning like this within the organization in, well, maybe forever. Do you agree with the moves? Anyone else who should be in the "deadwood" category?
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Would like Tanner Glass to re-up, and while I do feel Eminger would be a nice fit on the club, I do hope his potential pay cut/signing elsewhere gives us the available cap space to bring in a key piece to our top line.
I’ve always liked Glass. Kind of an early-years Wade Belak, with a bit more upside offensively. I see Emmy as a – forgive me – last resort, kind of like Cullimore the past two seasons.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that was a nice start. I’m guessing we see Glass back at around the same money for a couple more years. Eminger will depend on whether he wants to stay or thinks he can make more elsewhere.
We all knew Boynton was gone. Working to bring back Dvorak, Pelts and Skrastins is the right move. And that pretty much cuts most of the remaining team deadwood, what with Jay Bo and Jacques Martin gone already. That just leaves Horton.
LOL, I actually looked up Horts numbers earlier today and was surprised by the fact that he had a 31 goal 31 assist season and back to back 62 point years, yet he is still nowhere to be found on the ice.
Pretty evident on game nights as well. Really needs an attitude shift. Or maybe just shoot.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with Eminger taking a paycut but if he doesnt sign then thats another wasted draft pick this team gave up
Eminger was acquired by way of a trade with TB for Noah Welch and nothing more. Welch was picked up by Florida for 87 year-old Gary Roberts with Pittsburgh at the deadline in ‘07. I don’t recall any picks being involved. One for one. Really kind of a moot issue.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
According to the Panthers web site, they gave up a third round pick as well.
I wonder how much less than 1.2 million Eminger will take? He wasn’t great in Florida, but he was playing a million minutes a night in Tampa and keeping close to the surface at EV and Corsi, which was decent considering how poor the Lightning were.
by Robert Cleave on Jun 30, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
im starting to agree with you more and more on Sexton, whale. All good moves and at the very least, he’s getting rid of dead weight and so open with the media and us people. It’ll be interesting to see if they go for any of the UFA’s you mentioned. I don’t know how many people know Cammaleri, but I personally would be thrilled if he became a Panther. Besides our resignee’s, I don’t expect much on July 1st. Any big signing would have to be at least a day after…no?
At the most, Alter. The good stuff isn’t going to last long.
And I as well am LOVING the openness of this new administration. They speak! They emote! They breathe!
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
You were surprised that Brine was qualified but stunned that Larman was not? You need to watch some more Amerks gams when given a chance. There was no way Larman was coming back. Brine is superb at face offs and the penalty kill. He may not score a lot of goals, but provides a lot more to the team.
You’re right, Keith, based on the numbers. I always had a glimmer of hope for Larman, so that was simply my opinion.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s some breaking news on Twitter Whale – looks like some of my fellow season ticket holders hired Drew Rosenhaus to seek lower ticket prices.
Yormacks responses:
PanthersYormark: Heard drew rosenhaus was hired by some fans to negotiate tix prices. He does not run our business. If he wants to talk, he can call me.
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/PanthersYormark/statuses/2403867797
PanthersYormark: drew thinks we are going to cave in and give him what he wants. Well, we negotiate tougher than NFL GM’s. He better bring his A game!!!!
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/PanthersYormark/statuses/2404142272
Bit of a knee jerk reaction there Yormack, looks like Drew hit a soft spot.
i have no clue what that even means about Rosenhaus being hired by fans. didnt tickets go as cheap as 15 bucks? and wouldnt they be spending more money just to hire him and to pay for all of his hairspray?
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