Comments on: BRISSON: JT CONTRACT TALKS TO START SOONBut he used a scary word with Greg Logan http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan Independent, Daily Coverage Of The New York Islanders Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:55:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mike http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-81119 mike Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:46:33 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-81119 Calm down people! There are plenty of non-monetary things that can be explored, and you can't blame Tavares or his agent. 1. Perhaps Tavares can demand housing provided by the Islanders like a suite at the hotel or housing for parents, since he is only 18. 2. Perhaps Tavares has some specific marketing demands...so what. 3. Perhaps Tavares wants grapes peeled for him in his hotel room when the Isles are on the road. Who cares? This is no concern at all. Calm down people! There are plenty of non-monetary things that can be explored, and you can’t blame Tavares or his agent. 1. Perhaps Tavares can demand housing provided by the Islanders like a suite at the hotel or housing for parents, since he is only 18. 2. Perhaps Tavares has some specific marketing demands…so what. 3. Perhaps Tavares wants grapes peeled for him in his hotel room when the Isles are on the road. Who cares? This is no concern at all.

]]> By: James http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-81055 James Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:25:29 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-81055 I really think people are reading too much into this, you guys this isnt Mad Mike. I understand the last 15 years of frustration, but the assumptions of bad thing happening is ridiculous For months everyone kept saying Garth would screw it up and pick someone else other than JT. Some even guaranteed it. In the end he picked JT, now you are all looking for something else to complain about *sigh* I really think people are reading too much into this, you guys this isnt Mad Mike. I understand the last 15 years of frustration, but the assumptions of bad thing happening is ridiculous

For months everyone kept saying Garth would screw it up and pick someone else other than JT. Some even guaranteed it. In the end he picked JT, now you are all looking for something else to complain about

*sigh*

]]> By: JKP in Halifax http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-81046 JKP in Halifax Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:20:25 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-81046 I think this is overblown. People are just interpreting way too much into what is just common lawyer/agent speak when talking to the media. This is how those people talk full-time regardless of the specific circumstance. We're looking to leverage our synergies to maximize a win-win scenario for our client and the team. We'll be exploring a number of ways to increase the value-add we bring to the table. Blah blah blah... Chill, folks. I think this is overblown. People are just interpreting way too much into what is just common lawyer/agent speak when talking to the media. This is how those people talk full-time regardless of the specific circumstance.

We’re looking to leverage our synergies to maximize a win-win scenario for our client and the team. We’ll be exploring a number of ways to increase the value-add we bring to the table. Blah blah blah…

Chill, folks.

]]> By: stevedepot http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-81015 stevedepot Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:43:34 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-81015 My guess is that it's a media curveball designed to amp up the hype only to find out that he signed. Garth Snow should also be exploring this Versteeg situation in Chicago. My guess is that it’s a media curveball designed to amp up the hype only to find out that he signed.
Garth Snow should also be exploring this Versteeg situation in Chicago.

]]> By: Mike from Oceanside http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-81011 Mike from Oceanside Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:21:19 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-81011 Could the "exploring" relate to the a one-way or a two-way contract (as I'm not savy with the verbage used in an entry-level deal)? Could the “exploring” relate to the a one-way or a two-way contract (as I’m not savy with the verbage used in an entry-level deal)?

]]> By: Oren http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-81008 Oren Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:06:29 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-81008 Heres what needs to be explored Brisson; sign the contract like every other 1st pick does because guess what....we have JT's rights till he's 26!! No advertising rights to share with Isles, no special glam-boy rights or private jets or this or that. This could get ugly. PS: I was in the Hedman camp. Heres what needs to be explored Brisson; sign the contract like every other 1st pick does because guess what….we have JT’s rights till he’s 26!! No advertising rights to share with Isles, no special glam-boy rights or private jets or this or that. This could get ugly. PS: I was in the Hedman camp.

]]> By: GPMD http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-81005 GPMD Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:48:00 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-81005 #23 And if I was the General Manager, I would tell you and your client to enjoy playing in Russia. #23

And if I was the General Manager, I would tell you and your client to enjoy playing in Russia.

]]> By: IslesSay.blogspot.com http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-81002 IslesSay.blogspot.com Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:28:47 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-81002 As Smitty (and CB) points out there are restrictions on length and money under the current collective agreement between the NHL and the NHLPA. Thus, you quickly must realize that by "exploring" the agent must have been referring to other areas of the contract (appearances, philanthropy, a bigger commitment to LI and the community, etc., ???) I would suggest, for us Isles fans, it is an exciting word for him to have used. Chris any ideas what areas might allow for exploration under the CBA? As Smitty (and CB) points out there are restrictions on length and money under the current collective agreement between the NHL and the NHLPA. Thus, you quickly must realize that by “exploring” the agent must have been referring to other areas of the contract (appearances, philanthropy, a bigger commitment to LI and the community, etc., ???) I would suggest, for us Isles fans, it is an exciting word for him to have used.

Chris any ideas what areas might allow for exploration under the CBA?

]]> By: The PolishPrince http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-80984 The PolishPrince Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:51:52 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-80984 What worries me is the fact that Brisson did say before the draft that since it's an entry level deal it would take "like 15 minutes" to work up. The draft was two weeks ago so why can't a contract have been put in place before the presser today? Is it stupid to worry about? Probably. But given the team's history can you blame some of us for being a little concerned? What worries me is the fact that Brisson did say before the draft that since it’s an entry level deal it would take “like 15 minutes” to work up. The draft was two weeks ago so why can’t a contract have been put in place before the presser today? Is it stupid to worry about? Probably. But given the team’s history can you blame some of us for being a little concerned?

]]> By: Smitty http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-80981 Smitty Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:46:07 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-80981 Sigh! 1. Entry level deal can only be 3 years. 2. There is a maximum for bonuses. 3. When he becomes a restricted free-agent Islanders can match any offer for him. Some of you people are shell-shocked by Mad Mike, I guess. Sigh!

1. Entry level deal can only be 3 years. 2. There is a maximum for bonuses.
3. When he becomes a restricted free-agent Islanders can match any offer for him.

Some of you people are shell-shocked by Mad Mike, I guess.

]]> By: Jonesy http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-80980 Jonesy Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:45:33 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-80980 Stop worrying I don't think garth would be that stupid and not get something together. He's going to prospect camp and is getting introduced as an islander stop bashing garth he's doing it right. Next year is the year we make a big spalsh. I deff agree we need an enforcer though. But Reich is a tough bastard so maybe he can be that guy Stop worrying I don’t think garth would be that stupid and not get something together. He’s going to prospect camp and is getting introduced as an islander stop bashing garth he’s doing it right. Next year is the year we make a big spalsh. I deff agree we need an enforcer though. But Reich is a tough bastard so maybe he can be that guy

]]> By: doug http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/07/brisson-jt-contract-talks-to-start-soonbut-he-used-a-scary-word-with-greg-logan/#comment-80979 doug Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:25:53 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=13768#comment-80979 CB, When Brisson said exploring, is he looking for an "out" clause in JT's contract so if the Islanders move out of the NY area JT can become a free agent? CB,

When Brisson said exploring, is he looking for an “out” clause in JT’s contract so if the Islanders move out of the NY area JT can become a free agent?

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