The Official 2026 Off-Season Thread: Revenge of the Nerds
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LeafOfFaith
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He just looks like a good guy.
Babs was a psycho, Keefe was an arrogant fuck, and Biff was a complete incompetent goon. None of them came off as particularly good people to me. They each had their own different ways of being fucked up guys.
I can see the players liking Hiller and him being a supportive guy who can give them boosts rather than bring them and the whole city down.
Babs was a psycho, Keefe was an arrogant fuck, and Biff was a complete incompetent goon. None of them came off as particularly good people to me. They each had their own different ways of being fucked up guys.
I can see the players liking Hiller and him being a supportive guy who can give them boosts rather than bring them and the whole city down.
zeke
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LeafOfFaith
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I just realized he looks a lot like Mike Santoli from CNBC, who I also have always thought is a good guy.
MindzEye
Wayward Ditch Pig
Looks like "detective #4" in a true crime Netflix movie
CH1
The Artist Formerly Known as chiggins.
My insider sources can confirm
From everything that became public, players generally seemed to like and respect Jim Hiller. There was no wave of public complaints like you’ve seen with some NHL coaches.
Some themes that came up repeatedly:
* Players described him as a good communicator who explained why he wanted things done rather than just barking orders.
* Veterans, including Anže Kopitar, were supportive publicly and never hinted at a fractured room.
* When Toronto hired him, management specifically highlighted that he “connects well with players,” which aligns with what was said about him in Los Angeles.
LeafOfFaith
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thehabhater
Some call me Tim
Unless you are getting a top 5 pick, and one of the defenders, trading Knies is self defeating
axlsalinger
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unless they really love Keaton Verhoeff or Daxon Rudolph
both really interesting and should be available at 7
LeafOfFaith
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If they don't get into the top 4-5, it would be stupid to do any deal because you must end up with one of Reid or Carels.
I'm also getting a bit concerned that Chayka may feel that the endless rumors about Knies might have spoiled the relationship with the player, who, if I were him, would think they're dying to trade me off, and if they don't, it's not for lack of trying. Maybe he doesn't care since he's under contract regardless of feelings, but this is getting ridiculous already. Will be very happy once the 5th pick is made and all this bullshit is over.
leafman101
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Makes sense for Dallas honestly. Solves their cap problem.