“Vinny and I had a long conversation prior to our even talking about this … I know, I’ve coached him for so many years — my question was, Does he want to play? Is life too good? Because he’s made a lot of money. He’s been successful. He’s a good person. But I just wanted to make sure that he wanted to play. He’s ticked off. He was bought out. He has something to prove here. I think it’s a good situation on a one-year deal, and show us maybe for when another contract comes around. Some other people in the organization need to understand that too.”Brandon Dubinsky, you've been put on notice.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tough Talk From Torts
John Tortorella spoke to Jeff Z. Klein over at the Times today and had this to say about the signing of Vinny Prospal:
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I also read torts's comments as a veiled threat to Dubinsky. I hate the way they're playing hardball with the kid. He bleeds Rangers blue.
what is dubi after? a long term deal or big $...or both?
Sunny I think you can change that avatar now ;)
Sunny, I would say both.
he wants a real contract, but he has no arbitration rights so he's up to the mercy of sather. i don't think management has high expectations for him, if they did, they'd give him a new deal now instead of waiting until next summer. the reasoning being if he plays w/ gaborik he might put up big numbers which would mean a bigger contract.
him not having a new deal could be interpreted as them not having high expectations for him.. i guess.
I think it's a sign that SATHER SUCKS AND SHOULD DIE IN A FIRE.
And you guys say I am too harsh ...
Dubinsky has played 2 yrs and averaged 40 pts and less than 15 goals. How is that worth a nice raise? He has to decide what he's about. A payday or about what's best for the team.
I know it might not be fair but if he is so intent on getting that contract, he can earn it.
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