Surly called me up from wherever the fuck he is with his fiance to tell me he has a transcript of a call between Dean Lombardi and Don Meehan. So I asked him… Me: What, from the summer? What the… Read More ›
Tag Archive for ‘Don Meehan’
“It’s Not About The Money”
First, watch: So, for him “personally, it’s not about the money.” I quote that because the video presents the statement as if that came directly from him. There are several ways to take this: 1. The “personally” part renders the… Read More ›
Is The Drew Doughty Impasse Really About Don Meehan’s Ego?
Don Meehan is one of the most successful sports agents out there. In the hockey world, he is “The Don”. He has likely made enough money to last him 5 lavish lifetimes. When you make that kind of money, you… Read More ›
So Much For The No Public Comments About The Drew Doughty Negotiations
Today, we got this Q&A between Rich Hammond and Dean Lombardi. I was thrilled to read all of that. Rich asked some good questions. It helped get some insight into Dean’s thinking. I found the whole 275 days of work presumption to any offer… Read More ›
5 Years, $32.5 million, For A $6.5 Million Dollar Per Season Cap Hit…
THAT is what I would offer Dean Lombardi if I am Drew Doughty’s agent. Why? When I do a balancing test of what is most important to Drew, contract length becomes more important as the gap in dollars becomes less relevant…. Read More ›
Dean Lombardi Talks With Don Meehan
When inspiration strikes, Surly & Scribe bring you skits. Warning: This contains some R rated language and may be offensive to those without a lighthearted sense of humor. [Dean Lombardi calls Don Meehan] Don: Hello? Dean: Hey jerk off. Don:… Read More ›
Same 5 Year Question For You On Drew Doughty, With A Few Twists
We said before that Drew wants 5. We asked before how much would you pay Drew Doughty on a 5 year contract? We got some great responses. Now, I am going to add a few factors to the same question…. Read More ›
So, “We” Does Mean Something Other Than…
Do you all remember the discussion we had over the word “we” and what Dean Lombardi meant when he stated the following? “I think it’s fair to say that in the last conversation, we set the parameters, as to where we… Read More ›
Do Not Read This Drew Doughty Update
While in bed and reading about the merits of the slow motion practice method to the golf swing, I diverted my attention and checked my emails on my phone. Our source sent me an email at 10:57pm tonight…I read it… Read More ›
Nearly One Year Ago, Dean Lombardi Declared…
On September 11, 2010, at the L.A. Kings’ Fan Fest I asked Dean Lombardi about the CBA’s impact on his decision-making process. He answered: You give anybody too much to chew, that person is not going to be the same… Read More ›
Dissecting The Dean Lombardi Quotes About The Drew Doughty Negotiations
It’s lab time boys and girls. Time to break out those frogs. The always efficient Helene Elliott gave all of us a Drew Doughty update along with quotes from the Dirty Harry of NHL GMs (full props to Greg Wyshynski for that beauty). From Helene:… Read More ›
The Imagined Actions Of The Real Middle Man
Donald Meehan talks to his client Drew Doughty. DM: “Hey Drew, how’s the offseason treating you?” DD: “Fine. Would be better with a contract.” DM: “I know, but don’t worry, we’re almost done.” DD: “Describe.” DM: “Well that pain in… Read More ›
If Drew Doughty’s Contract Was For 5 Years, What Would You Pay Him?
So, Drew wants 5. He sure as hell doesn’t want 9 and has balked at 7. I would prefer 7. Actually, I would prefer as many UFA years taken away as possible, but we will put that on the “want but… Read More ›
7 Years, $50 Million, Not $52…Thank Goodness
At 6:27 pm, I heard Dean’s offer is not 7 years, $52 million but 7 years, $50 million. That is a cap hit of $7.14. Still don’t know if there is an NMC or NTC in it. That is better… Read More ›
More Drew Doughty Update
Nothing new on the 7 year, $52 million dollar offer. None of us still want to believe it is that high and, quite frankly, I hope we are wrong. Our source and I talked today and we agree it is… Read More ›
