An Open Letter to Dan Ellis
by SkinnyFish on Jun 30, 2010 7:00 AM EDT
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I am so sorry for you. When I heard the news that your rights had been traded to Montreal for those of Little Tits, I was breathless and in a state of shock, unable to comprehend the news I had just heard. Through Twitter and the Predators website, us fans were given an inside look at your life and to be quite honest, you seem like one hell of a good person. You're a devout family man; a kind soul; and just the right amount of mellow. I really wanted to see you get picked up in free agency by a good team and maybe even make a run at The Cup because I couldn't see it being won by a nicer guy.
But then you got traded to Montreal. And if you happen to sign there, then I have but one choice; I must hate you. It will pain me to do so, but if you ever put on that damned jersey I shall shout nothing but obscenities in your general direction and hope for you to fall flat on your face. I don't want to do that Dan, but if you sign in Montreal you will have tied my hands.
Please for all of us fans out there, please please don't sign with Montreal.
Signed,
Everyone who hates Montreal
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And that fuckin dick gorges. I really don’t like him
by jmobes on Jun 30, 2010 7:21 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Josh Gorges?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRgN0NYq1cY
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2010 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Hell yeah
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
What’s with all the trading of rights the last couple of years? Does it mean teams really do wait until July 1 to start negotiating deals with UFAs? Seems unlikely, and it seems unlikely a player would sign with a new team without at least hearing offers from everyone else.
by Leaf in Habland on Jun 30, 2010 7:27 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
yep, Burke said it himself las year about the Pronger deal (IIRC). A deal that complicated couldn’t have been completed in 10 minutes
Toronto Maple Leafs: Looking at next year since 1967
It was Ohlund. Pronger was dealt at the draft.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
They did.
Tampa signed Ohlund at around 12:03 and it was an extremely complicated contract.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus the whole, you know, cup finalist thing.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
i still think the flames got the worst of the 1st round trade offs
they got the right to waive Kotalik for brandon Gormly
at least the Leafs got Kessel for 5 years
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
On a team that needs some prospects as well. Could they be more like the JFJ Leafs?
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
they also traded Lombardi and a 2nd away with the first I believe
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions
It was with Prust and a 1st for Jokinen.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
huh, coulda swore that Lombardi was involved in that deal
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Nope, it was Prust and Jokinen for Kotalik and Higgins
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
2009/03/04 Phoenix Coyotes traded Olli Jokinen and a 3rd round selection in 2009 to the Calgary Flames for Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust and a 1st round selection in 2009 or 2010.
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Miscommunication. I said he was included in the Jokinen deal. I thought your response meant you were talking about the Kotalik deal.
You mis-read me.
It was with Prust and a 1st for Jokinen.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
LIES
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
That seems like the more logical answer.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Terrible deal.
On par with Staois.
yet, still better than the Phaneuf deal, which (God willing) could go down as one of the most lop-sided deals since Gilmour. We can only hope.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Flames sooo look
like the Leafs right before Mats left… still clinging to the hope that with 1 or 2 more pieces can put them over the top… even though they’re on the downswing.
How many more years you think Kipper has in him?
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
without kiprusoff they miss the playoffs by a whole helluva lot this last year.
Because some player nicknames just make sense.
by Sergei Puckizin on Jun 30, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Without Kiprusoff the Coyotes would’ve been the ones drafting Tyler Segiun.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
when did Kipper go to Phoenix?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he meant
Flames
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The Flames did miss the Playoffs.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
That wasn't the comment
I was referring to.
Without Kiprusoff the Coyotes would’ve been the ones drafting Tyler Segiun.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh.
I get it.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
holy investigatory journalism batman
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, 2 prospects as well i think? Sbisa and some one else?
We don’t hear anything about it is because Pronger is a proven, elite, high-end athlete who was supposed to put Philly over the top.
Kessel’s 2 first rounders were for a team that was supposed to be rebuilding… for an young scorer with high potential, but only had 1 season of great scoring.
Plus… it’s Toronto. Everyone shits on us for anything we do.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
lupul, Sbisa and 2 firsts
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
John Moore (ducks traded pick to CBJ) + Luca Sbisa + Lupul + Emerson Etem vs Tyler Seguin+ Jared Knight + unknown
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Mirtle
Re: 30+ Goal scorers
An incredible 24 of those 29 top scorers, meanwhile, are still with the teams that drafted them, making Kovalchuk an anomaly in that he is one of the few to turn down a lucrative, long-term offer.
One of them is obviously Kessel. Kovy might not be the be all and end all but if we want a player capable of putting up at least 30 each season this is the only way it’s happening.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 7:41 AM EDT reply actions
We should get Kaberlae to talk to the guy. He obviously knows why its awesome to play for the leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Looking at next year since 1967
Seriously
It’s like Kaberle thinks the Leafs are Hotel California.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought....
that the guy in the song wanted to get out of that Hotel….but was told he kill himself, but couldn’t leave. =P
He was hooked, in much the same way Tomas is hooked on the Leafs. In also much the same way we all are hooked on the Leafs!
Because some player nicknames just make sense.
by Sergei Puckizin on Jun 30, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Dan Ellis, the next 24 hours shall forever dictate your future. If you sign with the Habs… well we all know what will happen. Every goal let in will mean booing, and if he doesn’t put on a miracle run like Halak he will be shamed by the media.
Do the right thing Dan. Test free agency. Philly & SJ could both use you. You deserve a cup run, not to be mocked by the montreal media for not speaking french.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
He tweeting something about looking forward to all the options he would have, I think he’s going to FA.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Some one
forward a link to this article to twitter (I can’t access it at work).
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions
From the Star
"It can’t come soon enough," impending free-agent goalie Dan Ellis tweeted to his followers. "Exciting to think of the possibilities! I just want to win!"
Don’t actually know when he tweeted that.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea, but I don’t think MTL satiates his desire to win.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
If Ellis signs in Montreal I will be a sad panda
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions
i hope its micheal leighton
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions
My thing is, how much are Ellis and Price gonna cost?
by WendelMadeMe on Jun 30, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Hold out Ellis!
You’re worth $4M+! (ok not really, but it’d be funny to see montreal have 2 $4m goalies)
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
"for not speaking french"
Even the chinese know the importance of speaking english. Someone should remind our frenchys that Napolean failed to conquer the world and that France is pretty much irrelevant today.
Heh
I only say that because the Montreal media was so harsh to Koivu for their captain not being bilingual.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha
Dan pre=emptively warns Montreal about his french:
@dellis39: Hello and Bonjour to all my recent followers! Have not taken French since 9th grade so please give me some leeway!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions
All he needs to know.
How do you say “No Deal” in French?
by WendelMadeMe on Jun 30, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
if Ellis actually signs with Montreal
can we send him a nice letter and a dollar for every game losing goal he gives up? I’m thinking that expanding the No Habs No campaign to include goalies giving up goals couldn’t likely cost Chemmy more than abot 40 bucks tops.
"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy
by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Jun 30, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Mike require
More Labatt Blue Duo Trio ads frontpaged though.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Argh
*Might not mike
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope they got more than $40 for that.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, last day before FA. Will something snap today and a trade will be made? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
Probably not
The only things I can see being traded today are either salary dumps or exchange of pending UFA rights… let’s hope we see a Kulemin signing today. Dreger said on AM640 last night that they’d heard negotiations were improving.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea, I would think Burke wants the deal done before tomorrow to shore up his cap situation.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
McKenzie was reporting yesterday that the sides were getting closer … that is a positive
"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy
by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Jun 30, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m not expecting anything today. GMs are going to be too busy getting their offers ready and/or completed to worry about swinging a conditional pick for rights to move up their negotiating window by 8 hours.
Resident Capologist
I'm glad
that no one traded for Kovy’s rights (cross fingers). At least we’ll get a fair shot at making him an offer.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Not if Burke sticks to his dumb plan we won’t.
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by Chemmy on Jun 30, 2010 9:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I love how angry you are already at Burke hypothetically not trying to sign Kovalchuk
Resident Capologist
I don’t know if Burke has any interest in Kovulchuk
Toronto Maple Leafs: Looking at next year since 1967
of course he does, he’d have to be mentally retarded not to have intrest in a perennial 40-45 goal scorer who could easily reach 50 in a good year
Burke has no interest in a bidding war where he ends up paying league max
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
so...
he’ll just make an offer to pay league max from the start! WOoo! No bidding needed!
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
FRONT LOADED!
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I know. I’m worried.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I like my $7.5m signings to be able to play D thanks.
"My country is the world, my religion to do good" - Thomas Paine
Yikes
you must not be happy with the Phaneuf deal then. (Okay $6.5M, whatever)
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
At least he knows where the defensive zone is.
"My country is the world, my religion to do good" - Thomas Paine
Your negativity
is a nice balance to all this unbridled optimism.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Based on last year, I’d love to have my D play D too.
by WendelMadeMe on Jun 30, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I like mine to give the team a ridiculous 1-2 punch and a total cannon on the PP
I still hope for the terribly front loaded deal with a 6.5 cap hit
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Kovy’s demand for a big contract before the UFA market opens is a shrewd PR tactic in the sense that when he finally signs for well below , he will become an instant hero, conveying a sense of dedication to winning the Cup, and loyalty to his team.
Great way to enhance his image and reinforce credibilty.
That's possible
But I don’t know if he’ll sign “well-below”
Anything around $7m right now would be considered low based on media speculation.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I think a lot of this speculation is due to him turning down the Thrashers’ insane offer and also refusing to sign with the Devils. He wants to get paid no doubt, but he also wants to win and play in a big-market.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
he probably wants some symmetric of getting paid and going to a team with a future.
The Leafs offer about middle of the road on both (ignoring endorsement possibilities), It probably comes down to if he thinks this team is on the up swing
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
He wants to get paid no doubt, but he also wants to win and play in a big-market.
I must remind our viewers, we don’t know this for sure. I don’t think he’s ever publicly stated it, we’re just inferring it since he has turned down huge contracts from shitty places. (Atlanta, possibly the KHL offer)
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Obvs
I think it’s a logical inference.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Just saying, if he signs with a team like, St. Louis or something, then obviously our assumptions were wrong.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think the size of the market has anything to do with it
Does the team have a plan? are they looking to win in the next few years? are they on the upswing?
things Atlanta was stagnant on and the Devils are on the revers (it seems) with the decline of Brodeur
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea, winning is obviously the most important part of if.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think the size of the market has anything to do with it
Does the team have a plan? are they looking to win in the next few years? are they on the upswing?
They’re all good questions he should be asking and thinking about. But at the end of the day, everyone has their own reasons for doing things and all the logic and rationality in the world won’t change that.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, thats why i think its some sort of combination of all factors. I mean cash is a big part of it, same with term, i doubt very much he signs for less that 7.5 mill (avg) or less than 5 years
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Burke may not want to optimize the cap-circumventing 20 year deals, but a 7-year deal within the speculated range (6.5-8.5M) frontloaded should at least satiate his appetite for being paid. That would take him until he’s 34 and he can get 1 more sweetheart retirement deal if he’s still a great player then. (and not be in the +35 thing if the future CBA agreement is anything like the current one)
After that, it’s all the intangibles. Is the team competitive, how is the city, will my family like it here, will I get along with my teammates.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah, freedom 35. If only I had the slightest modicum of athletic ability…
Because some player nicknames just make sense.
by Sergei Puckizin on Jun 30, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
...Just imagine
Kaberle is FINALLY traded. There are three signings and one unexpected. We have a top flight centre and can all move on… We can dream
We can dream
And we do here on a daily basis.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s the favourite part of my day.
I like to get banged.
by Phaneuf's Rock Collection on Jun 30, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
We can dream
Im sure you’ve been reading the past few days of threads and their 1000+ comments worth of dreaming.
That was more like nocturnal emissions.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I have a dream!
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Thank God
RealKyper
Confirmed; David Clarkson 3 year deal with New Jersey is done. 2M-2M/ 3M the final year. Deal pending Doctor approval.
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
DAVID CLARKSON WAS SUPPOSED TO BE OURS THIS YEAR!.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
glad we can throw that crap away now.
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
thank fucking christ
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
isn’t he a 3rd line winger???
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
yup
but he is such a brian burke type player!
he hits things!
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
what an overpayment.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
2nd or 3rd line winger who was getting serious powerplay time before he was injured last year … not the best of hands but could score 20 and will hit and fight … Toronto lad who scored 11 G with 85 PIMs in 46 games last year, scored 17 w/ 164 PIMs in his 2nd season the year before. I’d love to have him on the team.
"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy
by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Jun 30, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
His age, point-per-game production, and ability to hit
are very very similar to Nik Kulemin.
Godamnit Nik, sign the damn contract.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
THAT
is the exact amount I predicted a few weeks ago when we were guessing his cap hit and term!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, per McKenzie/Dreger it’s 2/3/3, not 2/2/3
by The '67 Sound on Jun 30, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
His only regret is that he has…..boneitis.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
so our top 6 this year is….Phaneuf, Komi, Schenn Beauch, Gunnar and Whoever’s left
Toronto Maple Leafs: Looking at next year since 1967
by LeafFan1989 on Jun 30, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Holzer at some point. It would surprise me at all Burke made a 3rd pairing d signing tomorrow
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
Finger
"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy
by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Jun 30, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
That's assuming
We don’t land any deals where we’d need his cap space.
If not, then ya for sure Finger is our 6th/7th
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Heh
some guy on twitter says “MVR to sit out next season… Leaf fans rejoice that he is finally healthy enough to sit.”
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
@DownGoesBrown Leafs announce that Mike Van Ryn will sit for entire 2010-11 season. This is a major improvement on previous years, when he had to lie down.
"My country is the world, my religion to do good" - Thomas Paine
Ya I saw that… not sure who copied who… or maybe silly minds think alike.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
HAHA
TSNBobMcKenzie Interesting rumour, and I stress rumour at this point: EDM possibly moving Souray to STL with Brewer coming back the other way.
It’ll almost be like the Pronger trade never happened!
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 10:41 AM EDT reply actions
haha, hilarious
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
What the hell is wrong with Columbus?
The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed veteran winger Ethan Moreau on waivers.
So much for him being bought out.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
If
they had just waited until EDM bought him out… they could have gotten him for much much less than his current contract.
So silly. Now they owe him $1.75M ($2M cap hit) next year.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
i wouldnt be surprised to see a deal between edm and clb that favours the jackests coming
possibly a Souray for less than market deal
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
this would be excellent for CBJ
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Just read that if Moreau goes to UFA, he might be looking for a 2 or 3 year deal. If CBJ just wants him for one, they just got him for one.
by Bower Power on Jun 30, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
who the fuck is going to sign Moreau for 3 years?
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
Maybe the same one
That will make Toskala their #1 goalie.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Glen Sather would like a word with you.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
i hold out hope that these were re-entry waivers.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
wouldn’t make sense, you don’t need to be on re-entry waivers to be bought out
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Subbing for PPP
In other news… FTB FTB FTB.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
this is the FTB
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Bingo.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
silly Sabres fan.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
OH NO IVE CAUGHT THE WRONG WINDOW DISEASE TOO!
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
That sounds
contageous and life-threatening.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
you should probably go make sure that’s the only thing you’ve caught….
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Columbus said they were looking for a 4th line centre. They just got one in Moreau for the price of a waiver claim. They can also likely dump him for a pick at the trade deadline.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
Howson says he’ll be a third liner for them.
I don’t know much about Moreau but the fact that Oilers bloggers were desperate to be rid of him does not bode well for CBJ.
by The '67 Sound on Jun 30, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Oilers bloggers are some of the most well-informed, educated hockey bloggers out there. I tend to trust their judgement, so I, too, find this a confusing situation.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed on all counts. Just trying to provide some sort of rationale as to why CBJ made the move.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
This is nice to see
Shows how much of a good guy MVR is.
Tsn comment:
HabsfanSince84
1 hour ago
As a Habs fan you can imagine there isn’t much I like about the leafs however I have to say I am a little sad about this news. A great player who showed a lot of heart. I say hang in there get the leg better and come back and when the leafs play the habs make me wish I never posted this comment!! Good luck Van Ryn and speedy recovery!!!
He better write that. His piece of shit player is why Van Ryn is out.
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by PPP on Jul 1, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Heh
Real_ESPNLeBrun Am told by a source Patrick O’Sullivan also not bought out by Oilers because he was traded to Phoenix for Vandermeer. Checking into it
First CBJ claims Moreau, now O’Sullivan traded to Phoenix…
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
What the
how the hell do we trust all the media “sources” who said all 3 were bought out?
Seems like the just presumed it would happen… so they reported it did.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess they should’ve said “with the intentions of being bought out”.
Jumping the gun, they were.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
uhhhh
@Real_ESPNLeBrun: update on O’Sullivan/Vandermeer: traded for each other but both players then bought out according to a source. Strange
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
That is possibly the silliest thing i’ve ever heard.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
this is madness
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Shoalts is guessing it’s about cap hit and/or internal budgets.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
What's their cap difference?
Seems pretty penny pinching, the cost to do the paperwork for that trade probably cost more than the cost-savings of the trade.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
@capgeek So, the #nhl #oilers would pay more for the Vandermeer buyout, taking on less of a cap hit in 2010-11 and more of a cap hit in 2011-12 than they otherwise would have by buying out O’Sullivan.
I have to think
this has something to do with CLB doing EDM a favour by claiming Moreau on waivers.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait
I screwed that up. Forgot the trade was with PHX
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid internet theory:
so if O’Sullivan and Vandermeer were bought out by their new teams, does that mean they could resign with their old ones?
Yes, it does, and that would be…. odd…
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
If that doesn’t violate the letter of the CBA, it definitely violates the spirit.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course, we all forget that considering who the Oilers used on defense last year, they might actually play Vandermeer as opposed to buy him out (Ryan Potulny, worst defensemen evar)
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
let's see
PATRICK O’SULLIVAN BUYOUT FROM CAPGEEK.COM
2010-2011: $935,417
2011-2012: $397,917
JIM VANDERMEER BUYOUT FROM CAPGEEK.COM
2010-2011: $766,667
2011-2012: $766,667
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
How is any of this legit?
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
huh?
why wouldn’t it be?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
You know if the Leafs did it we’d lose a 1st round pick or something ridiculous.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
the bigger question
is why is a team owned and operated by the NHL being allowed to pay players not to play?
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
They have to be seen as being operated as any other team.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
says who?
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
Me.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Imagine the complaints if they weren’t.
How many teams over the years have been temporarily owned by the NHL?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
They have to put these guys on waivers first before buying them out (unless they have NMCs). Generally when guys are on waivers now, buying them out is usually the team’s intention, but sometimes stuff happens…
Truculence...starting 10/1/09
Yes but
There were literally 2 sets of reports yesterday – the first was that the 3 players had been put on waivers and cleared. The next said all 3 were bought out by Edmonton.
So confusing.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
@TSNBobMcKenzie
OK, Oil are keeping Vandermeer to play him. Makes sense now. PHX saves money on buyout (O’Sullivan cheaper than Vandermeer)
he
this kinda make sense.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Marek and Steve Dangle are having a convo over twitter about impregnating Dangle’s girlfriend.
This has been a slooooow day.
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
um
ew
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
YYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Higgins agent Matt Keator: “We’re going to the open market”
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
Dear God.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I was really hoping Calgary would save us from this.
I will now counter with
RIBEIRO!!!1
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
NEW PREDICTION.
Okay, so now burke is not only getting Armstrong and Torres, but Higgins too.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
it’s sad but i actually think that Higgins might be signed.
aren’t him and komi best buds?
Who wants to hear a funny ass joke?
wait, when did “signing a player’s best friend” become a good team building strategy?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Sakic. I think that was the only time it worked… ever.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
who was his best friend?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Supposedly was instrumental in acquiring Ray Bourque, as well as a number of other players that year and later years.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Hrm. But is that due to emotional bond or just because Sakic was awesome and super nice and everyone probably wanted to play with him?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
The second one. But still, closest thing i can think of.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
yeah.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
also probably tampering.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
not if they’re a UFA
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
when we signed Wallin?
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Jun 30, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Selanne & Kariya were best buds and took cheap deals to sign with the Avs that one year. Not exactly analogous, but similar?
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Jun 30, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
similar
but it didn’t work for them
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
ie
the Avs didn’t do so well that year
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
All the 3rd line talent out there!!1
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Soon you will have ALL the third liners and then everyone else will have to overpay you for them!
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Oh my yes.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That strategy did in fact work. And it landed us Dion Phaneuf.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
BAM!
Rec’d.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Avs will not make offer for Kovalchuk
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
ok
now, someone get LA to say this.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It will be
extremely boring if he goes exactly where he’s expected to.
It will officially ruin Free Agency Day for me. I’ll be pouting the entire day.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
New Jersey
3 Down.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
….
….
…
..
.
Toronto and LA are the only ones left.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
It’s all falling into place.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
As soon as you said that I feel like he’s going to go off-the-board now.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Toronto is off the board.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
Apparently not
Top 5 most likely NHL destinations for Kovy.
I was surprised to see Vancouver there and was looking for maybe some bias. Then I looked at their cap numbers closer… if they can dump Bieksa and maybe 1-more D-man they can make it work… assuming the remaining signings come fairly cheaply.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
doesn’t make much sense, goal scoring wasnt vancouvers problem last year
but i guess if they think they can win 6;4 every game
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It doesn't make sense
except from maybe the “competitive” standpoint, or the “hockey market” standpoint. Can’t argue they aren’t both.
First i’ve heard of it. I really don’t think Kovy heading to Islanders has any credence though.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah, i dont question Kovy choosing Van, but i do question van pursuing Kovy
the islanders neither, they need all the cap space they can have to sign their kids when they come along
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Vancouver still thinks Luongo can cover up their defense’s mistakes.
They have obviously not been paying attention to the teams that have won the cup the past few years.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
indeed, if they could sign Michalek or Volchenkov it would go a long way to making them legit
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I do question Kovy choosing Van, if there’s any truth to the notion that Kovy wants to be a team’s superstar. He’d be competing against established franchise players Sedin 1, Other Sedin 1, and Luongo.
Still
A top line of Sedin-Sedin-Kovalchuk would be rediculous.
40000 points.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
not really.
The Sedins have a very specific way of playing and seem to do best when you can find a player who will follow their lead, instead of giving them another creative player to play with.
If Kovalchuk is in Vancouver, I see him playing with Kesler.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
scoring…. depth?
I don’t understand what that is.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean like, play Kessel on 2 of our lines or something?
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe it’d be like having Sundin and Kessel at the same time?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
/checks pants
Now look what you made me do.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting:
http://www.icethetics.info/blog/2010/6/30/caps-sued-over-weagle.html
"...sometimes I wake up cradling a gourd."
Why’d he wait three years to sue?
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
That’s what I’m wondering.
Also I think that he’ll have a hard time proving anything.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It happens all the time, especially in musical copyright infringement, but also in books/novels.
The damages that are paid out are based on the net benefit that the defendent gained or WILL gain by using the copyrighted image/song/story characters.
If we wait a few years until the song is extremely popular and has great sales, when you sue your damages will be higher. It happened with a number of Coldplay songs I believe.
In books, the biggest example is the guy who sued the Author of the Harry Potter books, who said the concept and characters were stolen from his original books from like 10 years prior.
They wait until the profits reach astronomical levels then sue… and mostly likely settle for huge amounts.
I imagine the concept is the same here with the Caps logo.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The more you know…
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
@RealKyper:
Source says even though Kulemin has dropped asking price of over 3M per/ from Leafs, they aren’t closing in on new deal. Talks are ongoing
The neverending journey continues…
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Also
Brind’Amour is retiring. Finally.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
yeah seriously
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Michael Leighton re-signs in Philly
$1.5 million in 2010-11 and $1.6 million in 2011-12 according to McKenzie’s twitter
Truculence...starting 10/1/09
Not bad. I don’t think Leighton’s the answer, but you can’t be too mad about those figures.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
and they have Boucher signed for next year too.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t believe they’re going to roll with those 2 again, really?
Poor Emery is done. Maybe the Isles will sign him.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I expect Philly will get another goalie, and just swallow Boucher’s salary in the AHL.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Possible… they also signed their prospect Backlund. So they already have 3 goalies signed. Just sayin’.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
LeBrun and Bob McKenzie claim San Jose wants Turco.
Either Bobby Clarke has an advisory role with the Sharks or they must be addicted to losing.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
Or they feel their defense is good enough to make up for his flaws?
Look how good they made Nabokov look this year.
That said, if I was them, I’d still go after Ellis or Mason.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
A guy I work with is friends with one of Elli’s best friends, I’m trying to get the scoop on where he will sign.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I really do not think Chris Mason is the answer to anyone’s question.
I’d love to see Ellis in SJ.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Mason is a solid goalie, why do you think he wouldn’t be a good signing?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw him at the World’s I guess? His #s from the past few years have been pretty OK, around league average.
Still… 34 years old. Ellis is 30, both probably command similar salary demands. I’d take Ellis.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s been around .915 the past three years.
I’d take Ellis first too, but would go Mason LONG before I even look at Turco.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh
I don’t think Turco is the answer for anyone either.
Unless some one needs a backup for their young starter or something
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
DarrenDreger Leafs are still waiting for Kulemin’s agent to accept their final offer. Kulemin’s car costs more than the gap between the two sides.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
Haha
quick, what car does Kulemin drive?
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
he must be leasing it
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you seriously know this? I bow before your Leafs knowledge.
I took this to mean they were very, very close.
by The '67 Sound on Jun 30, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure if serious…….
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Via Twitter
I wonder how many people are searching the Internet to find out was Kulemin drives, as per @DarrenDreger’s update. #leafs
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no idea what Kulemin drives. I just googled, “Most expensive car” and that’s what came up.
I do know that Larry Tanenbaum drives a Maybach.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
if he drives a Maybach, he should have no problem paying Kovalchuk $10 mill/year
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
He likely got the Maybach by not paying for potential.
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by mf37 on Jun 30, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha, rec’d
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I am seriously not a car guy. Until last week, I don’t think I’d driven a car in nearly a year, maybe longer.
I was at an event with Tananebaum a couple of years ago and his car literally drew a crowd. I had to ask what it was (I had NO idea) and was told it was a Maybach. I thought they were making the car name up and actually googled it on my bb to check.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
Ah yes, the Mayback. That’s a big baller car right there. Kulemin more than likely drives a Mercedes G Wagon, because literally every rich Russian guy in their mid-twenties owns one of those.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
I hate those.
Why not just buy a Land Rover?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
you cant be a G without a G wagon
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
not following
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
not following
That’s what about 5000 Habs fans said to @dellis39 after Bob MacKenzie’s last tweet.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybachs are awesome cars
If you hae someone to drive you, they are a pain to drive because they are so long and heavy, very little road feel
you want a drivers car, buy a bently or a rolls
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
my guess is its about 100K
I cant see Kulie driving anything more ostentatious than a Benz SUV
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope he signs, sigh love this pic
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is there a carpet and staff on the ice?
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
shoot out goal?
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Tried to look it up on the MTO but was told I could lose my job if I did so, sorry.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
This is good news!
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
The only word I don’t like in there is “final”… but it looks like they’re trying to get this all sorted out before noon tomorrow. Burke wants to know the dollars he has available to spend.
ALL ON KOVY BURKE, ALL ON KOVY.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
YESSSSS I guess!
TSNBobMcKenzie All indications are that goaltender Dan Ellis will be going to market tomorrow. Doesn’t preclude MTL as a destination but opens it up.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
Please Dan, snub the Habs! DO IT DO IT DO IT!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan Tolensky’s last tweet actually made me laugh out loud
One quick note for stats guys. During his brief time in Phoenix, Patrick O’Sullivan was a -3.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
Bahahahaha
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Elliotte Friedman's 30 thoughts
& thoughts on Kovy destinations. Yup, we’re on there, but not as a likely candidate.
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A drinking team with a hockey problem.
I thought this part was interesting:
Kovalchuk reportedly turned down offers of $70 million US (over seven years) and $101 million (over 12) in Atlanta, which eliminates many teams who have the cap space, but not the will, to go there.
“He’s not going to get that,” one GM said. “I don’t even see a team offering $8 million a year for eight years.”
Also, I like not being the “likely” candidate. Who thought Hossa was going to the Hawks last year?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
OOOOOH
It’s been reported that Savard must submit a list of five teams he will accept a trade to on July 1. That’s not true. He has a full no-trade clause until July 1, 2011 – when it becomes limited. Right now, he’s only agreed to go to Toronto and Ottawa.
So right now, only Toronto and Ottawa.
Bruins have to wait a year if they want to trade him elsewhere.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotta believe
That if ANYTHING Is going to happen between BOS and TOR, Burke has got to slow play it…. make them wait until later in the summer when their “salary dump” options are very limited. Change the whole dynamic of the leverage pressure to move him.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah this does make the most sense.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I really think that the “big market” and “superstar” lines are a lot more important to him than people are thinking. I like this because it rules out St Louis. I hate this because it doesn’t rule out LA.
I really think that the "big market" and "superstar" lines are a lot more important to him than people are thinking.
I hope you’re right, but there’s no way of knowing.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
@DarrenDreger
@dillonTg. I believe it will get done at around $2.25 per year…maybe a hair more.
Music to my ears.
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JUST FUCKING SIGN ALREADY
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Kulemin went to
the Mats Sundin school of decision-making. He’s top of his class.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I think nik kulemin’s agent realized they have no leverage
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
Burke:
I hear Edmonton is beautiful during the winter.
Kulemin:
$2M it is.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
If Kulie signs for 2.25 or a hair more I will be estatic
if he signs for that for over 3 years i will attempt a backflip
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I doubt Burke would sign him longer than 3 years, 4 years takes him to UFA I think
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but word was burke wanted to lock him up long term, so its probably one of two options, he signs 3 years so he can get his pay day before UFA or he gets locked up for a bit more cash for a few years more
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Burke will want a 3 year deal. Kulemin might take less money for a 4 year deal. Maybe thats why its 2.25
"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"
i want him locked up for 5 damnit!
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
AHHHHHHHHHH
KULE-AID JUST SIGN IT ALREADY
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
EARTH SHATTERING TRADE
@TheFourthPeriod
Flames trade LW/C Jason Jaffray & a 2013 7th RD pick to Ducks for LW Logan MacMillan & a 2013 7th RD pick
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ZOMG
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Versteeg a Leaf
@Mirtle:
mirtle Leafs acquire Versteeg and Sweatt for Stalberg, DiDomenico and Paradis
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