Puppies rule
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 7:00 AM EDT
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I did little to nothing this weekend aside from relax, visit family and drink beer outside. It was pretty darned great. All of this was made better by having my puppy with me when we went out to visit family and drink beer. Grandma has a massive back yard that backs onto a park so we had a great time playing out there (on a side note, I also discovered that grandma has an outdoor hot tub that needs tending to... hmmm...). Anyways, puppies are great and make summer weekends even better. So I share a video of a cute shiba inu puppy above. One of these days I'll manage to take video of Keiko doing something cute and post it, but today is not that day. Instead, I just give you what few hockey links I was able to find and plead, again, with Ilya Kovalchuk to sign with the Kings already so that the rest of the NHL can get on with their lives.
- Simon Gagné à Tampa Bay?
Yes, it's in French - but RDS is reporting that the Tampa Bay Lightning are in talks with the Flyers over Simon Gagne. - It was more than "truculence" in the 1970s; before the "Broad Street Bullies" came the "Big Bad Bruins"
VLF gives us a lesson on tough teams from the 70's. - 5 Fighting To Be Leafs
Yakov Mironov looks at Hanson, Caputi, Aulie, Holzer and Irwin, and their chances of playing for the big club this year. - Impending Doom Through the Looking Glass
raskofalltrades tries to think of where the Leafs could be in two years, if the League's owners reduce the salary cap to 48 million, as rumours suggest. - Could Stempniak come back to St. Louis?
St. Louis Game Time reviews the possibility of Stempniak returning to where we got him from. - And now something completely different
Our own sleza brings us a map of Europe, from a Swedish hockey perspective. - Colton Orr wins the Probert Award for Fighter of the Year - HockeyFights.com
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TB makes so much sense for Gagne. Stevie Y is doing a good job. I don’t know if he was lucky to be able to have half his forward corps at the end of their deals or what, but he basically has a clean slate to build that team. He’s got 4 high quality forwards and 5 very good defencemen (Walker and Clark are not necessarily “very good” but they are good depth guys and not overpaid), including two top three picks, and he’s got two good, cheap goalies, plus he’s got $20M to spend on the rest of it. Their prospects are ranked 23rd so he’s got some work to do there, but I’m sure it will come along.
by Leaf in Habland on Jul 19, 2010 7:51 AM EDT reply actions
Gagne, Lecavelier, St. Louis, Stamkos, Downie, Malone, that’s a damn decent top 6
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with that.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
They’d go deep into the playoffs if only they’d stop allowing 4 goals a game.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Dan Ellis!!!
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
His niceness will save 1000s of goals!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
How could you be so mean as to score on Dan Ellis! You’d make him sad!
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
I love the guy. I hope he does great.
But he had pretty good numbers in front of a GREAT defense in nashville.
Tampa’s defense is… less than stellar. I hope he can adjust.
He’s a honorary Leafs hero for not signing with the Habs.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Just think how well he’d do if he played BEHIND that defence.
by not norm ullman on Jul 19, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Smith is no chopped liver either … if he can only stopped getting bonked on the head. Mashed brain maybe, but not chopped liver.
"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 Jul 19, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Looking at last years chemistry/lines
Gagne-Vinny-Downie
St Louis-Stamkos-Malone
Thats WAY more than decent!
Thing is
Considering the talent you mentioned, only Stamkos and Downie had corsi ratings over 1.0 on behindthenet.ca last year.
St. Louis was at 0.71, and Lecavalier was at 0.18. Adding Simon Gagne to that mix won’t help much (0.17). Ryan Malone was even worse at -0.19.
Generally they’ll still only have 1 good line. replacing Tanguay with Gagne won’t improve things defensively in that regard. Tanguay was rated as a 0.42, so the drop off to Gagne is signficant.
Basically their D will still suck. I also don’t think moving Ellis from the shelter of a solid defensive system in Nashville to the lack of anything resembling D in Tampa Bay will help his numbers at all.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
But still
Tampa’s a much better team.
If Vinny can somehow get to even a fraction of what he used to be, this team can go pretty far (at least playoffs this time)
Good job StevieY!
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
They've been saying that for a while...
like long before they dealt away Richards… I just don’t know that the D or goaltending is as good as advertised just yet.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Offense
hasn’t been the problem, it’s been team D.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
They've got 2 legit D, and 1 great prospect in Hedman.
The rest of their D is brutal.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Ohlund
isn’t really legit anymore… he was… before he went to TB.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Ohlund is legit, just mis-cast in the top pairing. He’s a good 3-4 guy, I think
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
Ok
so how does that change next year?
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
oh Kubina
right… the guy that was 5th in minutes for Atlanta last year.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
ATLANTA
and before that the top guy in Toronto… defensive juggernaut say what?
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Im not saying their D is good. Im saying Ohlund is still a very serviceable defenseman. He’s just in the wrong role.
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
They improve a bit
going from Meszaros to Kubina… and that’s offensively.
They also get an uptick from 1 more year for Hedman, and a downtick from 1 more year for Ohlund.
I’d say the D is about exactly as bad as it was last year… with a touch more offense.
They’ll still suck.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Did they get a new coach?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Kubina
He’s a decent upgrade over Meszaros, though that’s not saying very much as he’s not played well.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Just saying
that the team’s still better than it was at the end of the season, and all their issues can’t disappear so fast. They’ll have trouble on D, but they’re still loaded.
I want Vinny back to normal
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
He looks like Greg Keelor.
by Leaf in Habland on Jul 19, 2010 10:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Updated so that we may appreciate the truculence of Colton Orr
Hockey Fighter of the Year as voted by HockeyFights.com
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.
<3 Colton Orr
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
COLTON ORR
he knows what’s up!
Article1: "I WANT HER TO BE A PRINCESS! THIS MAKES HER LOOK LIKE A SLUT!"
Dude it legit.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
That looks like a tinted visor, so i’d guess kopitar.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Colton needs to learn not to take so many stupid minors. Tied for 23rd in the league with 32 (which meant roughly 8 goals against given our dismal PK) and the only “enforcer” with more was Carkner, who actually plays a regular shift.
He was 4th in the league in penalties/60 (which includes majors as well as minors).
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve got eighth in the league in Penalties/60, behind seven enforcers, even, (including Moneybags Boogaard),
(and only 25 penalties taken.)
Also, 10th place? DURNO.
He could do better in this department, though, as he was certainly below average in the “enforcers taking stupid penalties” department.
However, he was far above average in the “beatings +/-” department, and first overall in the “rearranging Carkner’s face” department, so i guess its give and take.
I also didn’t realize Colton Orr played in all 82 games this year. That’s impressive for an enforcer.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
However, he was far above average in the "beatings +/-" department, and first overall in the "rearranging Carkner’s face" department, so i guess its give and take.
You can’t put a value on that.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
oh, i suppose i should link… Orr Stats
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Not surprising (50+ games would do it too), the problem is a lot of “enforcers” play 4ish minutes a game.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Yeah, I like my enforcers to do nothing but intimidate and fight, which is pretty much a 3-4 minute job.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
As distinguished from hockey players who can fight, a much rarer breed (e.g. Probert, Domi).
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Boogaard averages about 5
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m dying.. I need leafs news…
Truncated truclence
by Future_considerations on Jul 19, 2010 11:15 AM EDT reply actions
Not Leafs news
but will affect Kaberle:
Jay_Grossman Ilya Kovalchuk will make his decision today (for sure, this time!).
hahaha
You think we’re the “mystery team”?
I think TBL have a better chance than we do.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Nobody said we’re NOT the mystery team!
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
Is there something wrong with that?
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
No, I’m enjoying the sarcastic optimism.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Darren Dreger will now tweet that we are NOT the mystery team.
You mess with the bull young man, you'll get the horns - Principal Richard Vernon
by Biff Carrington on Jul 19, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I believe that when me shit turns orange and smells like rainbow sherbet.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Srsly
Rainbow sherbet is disgusting
You mess with the bull young man, you'll get the horns - Principal Richard Vernon
by Biff Carrington on Jul 19, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Is Kabbie the biggest name left after Kovi signs?
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
Gagne
Suppose depending on who you believe Savard might still be in play.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
So
two forwards who have concussion and leg issues who played 58 games and 41 games respectively last year are worth more than one of the top 5 scoring D men in the NHL via trade?
I guess that makes sense.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Not saying that, they’re just all in the conversation.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Did you read that Marc Staal is better than Kaberle (via SJ)? It’s insane how badly most fanbases undervalue Kabby
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
Perhaps because he plays for the icky rangers you don’t understand how good Marc Staal is.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
He is
by a country mile defensively.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
yes, he was one of the best shutdown defensemen in the league last year… plus he is 23, with offensive potential that’s only starting to come out.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I think if GMs thought that much of him (especially given his age) he would have already been offer sheeted. SJ probably would have gone at him like they did Hjarlmarsson. Or no?
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
The offer sheet would have to make sense
from a draft pick perspective. What team wants to pull the Kessel exchange
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
If they offered him the same deal they offered Hjarl then it would be the same picks. So why not, in that case?
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
because he's worth more than Hjarlmasson
so I don’t think teams want to give up that many picks,
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s holding out for it, sure.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Quite likely... yes
I wouldn’t be shocked.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I’d be surprised if he got much more than $4 personally. Too many picks, not enough cap space for the team that holds his rights. It just doesn’t add up to me.
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
He's probably going to
based on his projected level of play. He’s a top pairing D man.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
take a look at the company he keeps defensively.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
He had the 3rd highest
QCOMP on that list also.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
insane
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus a lot of people think that the Hjarlmasson offer sheet was also about forcing Chi to move more pieces should they match it.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Fear the Fin theorized that the only way they’d be able to get an offer sheet not matched is the 6M dollar area.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Lose Wade Redden. probably not even a downgrade.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
losing wade redden and signing a pylon is an upgrade, isn’t it?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh of course it isn’t a downgrade, how do you lose redden though?
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
Bury him Finger-style.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
You think they’d actually do that in NY? (I have no idea what their ownership is like)
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
yes
first example: Darius Kasparitis.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Redden is different though, isn’t he? I feel like it would be tough to lure free agents if you buried someone of his (perceived) calibre.
If ‘high end’ free agents start hitting your farm system it might deter some other guys
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
Kasparitis was hugely sought after when he signed with the Rangers as well.
The money will always keep them coming back. That, and being the biggest market in the USA where if you’re amazing, you become a HUGE star.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Where does Redden rank in terms of highest paid D-men? Top 5? certainly top 10
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
He will get paid a LOT more than Hjarlmarsson. I would think some GMs have already tried the offer sheet route, but he wouldn’t sign unless it’s big money – and that’ll cost a LOT of draft picks.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Staal already rejected a 3.5M offer i believe.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Bingo.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
and frankly if the Rangers gave up Staal for $5.5 mill when they could bury Redden to make room for him, Sather is even dumber than I though.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
He may have received offers… but I’m pretty sure he’s holding out for like 4M+, maybe 5M.
We often don’t hear about it if the player doesn’t accept the offer sheet.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait
so what’s happening with him and SJ?
I didn’t have any internet for 2 weeks, so I’m kind of lost…
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
nothing
their fans are just daydreaming about getting him
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I'd say overall
his offensive game is improving at a rate I HOPE Schenn’s does. he’ll put up 30 points this year probably… and he’s a beast defensively.
I’d easily take him over Kaberle… in a heartbeat.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Marc Staal is a defensive-defenseman, and a damn good one.
He was very underrated until the offseason came around, now tons of teams are rosterbating wanting him on their team.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Marc Staal
is usually overvalued because of his last name.
He’s good, but not great
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
Okay
.. so we’ve still got the best Dman out there
But most teams in search of the Gagnes and Savards aren’t looking at Kabbie, and vice versa.
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
Frolov!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Fool me once Jay Grossman…
You mess with the bull young man, you'll get the horns - Principal Richard Vernon
by Biff Carrington on Jul 19, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
well
he said Kovalchuk will make a decision.
There’s no guarantee he signs.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I have decided to take some more time to think about my decision before deciding
aka – The Mats Sundin
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 19, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha ha.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Sundin
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
by LeafFan1989 on Jul 19, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me...
or is this the single worst off season of all time?
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
it could be…. last year was definitely better
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
You should have been around for the summer of 63. What a snoozer.
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.
Things will improve
once Kovalchuk signs. He’s clogging up everything because teams are waiting to see where they need to spend.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Kovulchuk Possibilities:
Devils, Kings, KHL and “Mystery Team”……….I think he goes with the Kings since the dude keeps running back to them.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
He obviously wants one team (99% sure it’s the Kings), he’s just using other teams as leverage.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
IS THIS FOR REAL?
NHLDevils HE’S BACK: Ilya Kovalchuk signs with the Devils. Press conference scheduled for Tuesday at the Rock.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:45 AM EDT reply actions
Is that the devils official twitter or a fake one?
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Weird
Doesn’t make much sense… I’m guessing short term deal.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
today might be busier than we thought though.
If Kovy signs, a lot of other players might be about to follow suit.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
YAY
this is the official Devils twitter account
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Ya but
remember the kind of things that official accounts can say….
EVERYTHING ON LEAFS ROSTER FOR #1 OVERALL PICK
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think the Devils employ Paul Hendricks as well
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I am pretty sure the only team that allows their twitter to be a joke is the Leafs
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
huh?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
DarrenDreger
I have done almost nothing on Kovalchuk, but some think NJ may be the destination of choice. The guessing continues.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
haha
this throws some cold water on it:
CraigCustance According to the New York Post, Kovalchuk has re-signed with the New Jersey Devils.
They said that before.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
OFFICIAL
TSNBobMcKenzie Ilya Kovalchuk re-signs with NJD. More importantly, looks like I’m going to Kid Rock-Jon Bon Jovi concert. :-) Financial terms on both later
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Legitness!
DarrenDreger
New Jersey it is. Thanks to the Devils for ending this saga.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
FINALLY
We can all get around to trying to figure out who will trade for Kaberle and what the return will. This Kovalchuk business has been keeping us from being able to focus on that…
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 19, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
To be honest
I am (and I’m sure many others) are SHOCKED it wasn’t LA.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
so am I
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Indeed. Let’s move Kabby now.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Why Devils though.,……its not like their an up and coming team….if anything they’re on the downhill, they have very few legitimate NHL prospects and Brodeur maybe has one or two good years left.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
by LeafFan1989 on Jul 19, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
win a cup
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
and NJ offers him the best chance???………he could have signed a one year deal with a number of teams who can offer a better chance than NJ
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
by LeafFan1989 on Jul 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
it’s a balance of being competative and being comfortable
I think it’s going to be a long-ish deal, and the Devils are consistently top 3 in the East even without Kovalchuk. It makes tons of sense.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea, but the reason they are is due in large part to having one of the best goaltenders in NHL history, plus the trap.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
sure
and that would make Kovalchuk not sign there because?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well long-term because Brodeur doesn’t have much left in the tank. Short term it’s obviously a good idea.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
regardless of his decision making though…….this is a major coup for Lou if it is a reasonable hit contract
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
by LeafFan1989 on Jul 19, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too.
I bet LA fans are pissed.
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
man are they ever….. they’ve got NO ONE of value this off season
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
by LeafFan1989 on Jul 19, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
They spent the whole offseason waiting on Kovy.
Nothing left but depth and trade opportunities for them. Kovy fucked them good.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Acquiring Kaberle would ease the pain.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Quick! start Kaberle-to-LA rumor mill!
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
That was so a week ago, don’tchaknow Kaberle for Brown? Or Simmonds? We’re way ahead on this.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
But now all off the rumormongering dedicated to Kovalchuk can be redirected to Kaberle trade rumors.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Hooray! I’m totally not sick of talking about them.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Their only hope is that Kopitar can figure out how to be good again, for more than half a season this time.
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
Heh I’m screwed in my keeper fantasy pool…. I bet big by trading for Kopitar at the end of the season in hopes that Kovy would go to LA.
D’oh.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Kopitar can still be a ppg player
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I imagine he’ll do even better this year, assuming his linemate’s don’t break all their bones again.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
I love their D
Doughty+BabySchenn :)
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
Baby Schenn plays forward.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
probably theyir #2 C this year
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope they get Gagne now.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh ya I know, but he would have been a fantasy steal if Kovy was on his LW
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Also,
Capgeek has a new cap and lineup generator, it’s neat!
Let’s see how Devils plan on fitting Kovy.
http://www.capgeek.com/cap_calculator/index.php
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
What wing does Elias play, RW or LW?
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
typically LW. He was used as C for some of last year. NJD LW now consists of Parise, Kovy, Elias so I would almost expect Elias at C again.
"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 Jul 19, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Elias at C? What about Zajac and Arnott? Those are pretty legit #1 and #2
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Arnott will be injured for 30 games as usual.
"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 Jul 19, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
is it that 100 mil 17 year contract?……wow……i’m surprised if he signs with NJ
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
by LeafFan1989 on Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Elias might be up for grabs
Or Zajac.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
/drool
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
I’d love Zajac. Elias I could leave at this point — we just aren’t there yet
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
.. but I’d be surprised with Zajac. Elias: no chance
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
Devils are going to waive Salvador. That’s nearly $3 mil off the books.
In Lou We Trust: Now More productive than a New Jersey Devils Powerplay
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 19, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
To the minors or hoping someone takes that albatross of a contract?
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
Minors probably. Rolston’s probably gonna get forced out of New Jersey, mainly due to the fact that his contract is 100x worse.
In Lou We Trust: Now More productive than a New Jersey Devils Powerplay
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 19, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
How do you get rid of that 35+ contract?
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
sweeting the pot? No idea. Those trades don’t happen that often. Except on HFBoards.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
At least Rolston COULD be a player. He usually hovers around 30 goals.
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
No no no. One of the worst contracts in the league. Stick a fork in him.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
PLEASE
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
haha
Bob Mckenzie Ilya Kovalchuk re-signs with NJD. More importantly, looks like I’m going to Kid Rock-Jon Bon Jovi concert. :-) Financial terms on both later
Truncated truclence
by Future_considerations on Jul 19, 2010 11:51 AM EDT reply actions
This is really the best thing for us (other than signing Kovalchuk obviously), especially given all the rumours about the devils going hard for Kaberle.
NJ is going to be looking to shed lots of salary, and fast.
They’ll shed salary, but it will be similar to Chicago did – try to eliminate their overpaid 3rd and 4th liners before any of their core.
And in case anyone was wondering, yes Zajac is part of that core.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
He is, but still more likely to get traded than Elias.
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
why?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
They love him there, and he had a better Olympics than a lot of people expected
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
I think Lou is too smart to fall into the trap of keeping players just because the fans love em…
Moving Zajac and keeping Elias makes no long term sense whatsoever.
They probably don’t need to move Zajac or Elias. Salvador and Zubrus are the most likely targets.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah I forgot about Zubrus. He’s looked like he’s on his way out since they traded for Arnott.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s the thing…You’re a GM, any GM. You call up Lou because you know the devils need to unload salary and they are dealing from a point of obvious weakness.
They offer you Salvador or Zubrus.
What team is going to look at that and think “Awesome that’s just what we wanted!”. What is NJ going to throw in, and what can they throw in, to sweeten the pot to get rid of those guys.
They don’t. They really shouldn’t be looking for value right now, they should be taking anything to get them under the cap. Which is why teams with cap space are going to benefit and get great deals.
One of the reasons I was a bit upset we wasted our cap space early in the offseason. I knew something like this was going to happen (Van, Philly, CHI, now NJ all need to shed salary from a point of disadvantage)
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I am shocked
that Kovalchuk isn’t even a trending topic right now.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Also, over/under on time until capgeek explodes?
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Let'
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ack
Let’s help out!
http://www.capgeek.com/cap_calculator/index.php
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Too many lunches happening. I’ll give it until 1:05 until the internet ’splodes.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m just happy we can all get on with our lives now
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Not till Kabbie gets traded
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
thats the next step
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
At least we might see an offseason start to happen!
Trades damnit!
Let’s see Frolov and Poni get signed!
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A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Not big
I still think we’re following the same pattern for 25+ years:
a) make trades and sign free agents (mercs) to overhaul the team; zoom up the standings
b) trade prospects and draft picks to get ‘that one guy who’ll get us the Cup’, try and win the Cup
c) trade more draft picks (draft schmaft, my draft is on July 1…) when the team runs out of steam and plans fishing trips instead of next game strategy; fear becoming irrelevant
d) tread water with more trades and mercs while other teams draft and develop and win the Cup….
e) Hire new GM and repeat from a)
Would’ve been nice to see Burke trade to get Skinner, or Puempel/Jenner/Larsson in 2011, but I’ll bet real money that he’ll trade more prospects/picks instead.
Yep, that’s exactly it.
We’re doing the exact same thing every other GM did in the past.
I mean, I remember like it was yesterday when Gord Stellick traded all his prospects to pick up a 24 year old winger. And when Mike Murphy gave up the farm to get that 24 year old defenceman. Or who could ever forget when Punch Imlach traded away draft picks to get a 22 year old who’d just scored 30 goals?
Did you feel yourself getting stupider as you typed that?
Resident Capologist
by clrkaitken on Jul 19, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks for typing that, now I don’t have to.
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jul 19, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
@DNFlyers Flyers source confirms Simon Gagne has been traded to Tampa Bay. Waiting to hear on the return.
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A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Yup. Good pick up for Yzerman. Probably gave the Flyers next to nothing in return.
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.
Lots of speculation Mike Smith going the other way… could be a #1 for Philly.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
gregbrady71
If indeed goalie Mike Smith is headed to Philly to compete w/ Boucher/Leighton, likely Tampa makes offer to Marty Turco to pair w/ Ellis.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
huh?
They trade for another goalie… and then SIGN another one?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
No...
TB would trade Smith (to get Gagne)… then sign Turco as a FA.
Saves Philly from cap hell, and TBL still gets 2 average goalies.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
+Gagne.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
ooooh
I read that wrong.
heh, Turco in Tampa… interesting.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Stevie Y first round leader for exec of the year.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Way too soon.
if they fail to make the playoffs again… which is quite possible… then I don’t see how he’s changed much.
His D is worse for the loss of Foster and the addition of Kubina… his goaltending MIGHT be better… and the offense isn’t drastically improved yet. Adding Gagne helps them score more, but their problem is Defense, not scoring.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Kubina is an upgrade over Foster. Fosters’ stats were pretty because he was often the last touch to Stamkos on the PP.
He dumped two bad contracts in Meszaros and Walker (plus a 4th), and in return got Gagne and a 2nd. He signed Clark to a nice deal. He signed Kubina to a very nice deal. He’s got reams of cap space, an awesome top 6, two solid goalies.
I don’t see how that team’s talent and cap situation is anything but vastly improved.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure, but you can’t hand out the awards before the season is even played.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
frankly, Lamorello has done a fine job in NJ as well.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
mediocre.
Better than mediocre if you count his mid-season trades.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
sometimes the best move is the one you don’t make?
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 19, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully!
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s okay, I have double the amount! So we’re all even.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
My optimism is more tempered than last years, I just want to see these guys play.
by WendelMadeMe on Jul 19, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
sometimes the best move is the one you don’t make?
In that case Burke is doing awesome
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by Archimedies on Jul 19, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, because he totally acquired a team with Lecavalier, St Louis and Stamkos level talent on it.
Me: Any idiot could see that.
Mrs. P: You're not just any idiot, you're the most special kind of idiot.
by Sergei Puckizin on Jul 19, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
True, and well you know, it’s July 19.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 19, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Watch me!
But seriously though, he’d going to have to just add depth or 1 year deals for a bunch of the remaining contracts, they are going to owe Stamkos a shit ton of money next year if he even comes close to the 2010 season.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i like this idea
Cup champs – The Leafs
Richard trophy – Kessel
Art Ross – Bozak
Calder – Kadri
Norris – Jeff Finger (runner up Phaneuf)
Conn Smythe, Jennings and Vezina – Gustavsson
Hart – Phaneuf
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 19, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm not enough going to the Leafs.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
What about the Mark Messier leadership award?
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by Phaneuf's Rock Collection on Jul 19, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Calder Cup – Toronto Marlies (led by Captain Jeff Finger)
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Buh buh BUhhhhhhhh
erlendssontrib
To conflict some reports already starting to surface Mike Smith is not part of the Gagne deal, no goaltenders, in fact, from what I’ve heard
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
who will it BE
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR RUMOURS
gregbrady71
The deal seems to be Matt Walker & a R4 pick for Simon Gagne. Gee, no wonder the Leafs weren’t interested. (This tweet may include sarcasm).
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
huh?
@DNFlyers: Done deal: defenseman Matt Walker and a 4th round pick come back for Simon Gagne.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
As per below, Philly fans are going to be pissed.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
its ok! they have Zherdev~!
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
soon, the only player left to trade for will be Kaberle!
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 19, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
LAK now $16M below the cap, holy hell.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
well
Doughty’s gonna eat up a ton of that next year…
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s almost as if… they need a good defenseman… with 1 year left on his contract…. hmm.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
With Johnson and Doughty both good puck movers (or at least point producers), do they need Kaberle?
Honest question, I don’t see the Kings much.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Who knows, just speculating who is available… I hear they might also be interested in Vancouver’s Bieka since VAN has like 9 defensemen.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahahaha
I laugh at whoever trades for Bieksa.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t you realize that you just guaranteed that Burke will not do it? DAMNIT!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Argh
Don’t you realize that you just guaranteed that Burke will not now do it? DAMNIT!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t see them wanting Kaberle for what they’d have to give up, unless it’s in one of those fabled “mentorship” roles, to give Doughty a little more puck moving upside. I’ll probably be upset with the return if Kabby goes to LA.
I’ll probably be upset with the return if Kabby goes to LA. regardless.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
last night I had a dream that we traded Kaberle to Dallas for Brunnstrum.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh good god.
I like to get banged. Banging rocks together, 140 characters at a time.
by Phaneuf's Rock Collection on Jul 19, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s what they did with Handzus, who is a UFA next year.
they’ve got boatloads of cap space to sign all their upcoming RFA’s to sweet deals.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 19, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
All of this Steve Yzerman love as GM
is a bit premature.
Why would Turco help them at goal more than Smith? He has been declining for years.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
They always have Ellis on the cheap too.
Plus adding Gagne would be a sweeeeeee top 6. (IF HEALTHY)
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
No
I covered that earlier… their top 6 would still be horrible defensively. especially if Gagne plays with Malone and Lecavalier. That line would suck from Corsi Rating terms relative to their competition.
The top line is good… the 2nd line? They need help. they sucked with Tanguay last year, and Gagne would be a drop in defensive ability, as scary as that is. Oh and he’s injury prone.
Their D is weaker… their goaltending isn’t a sure thing as Ellis has never performed without the awesome D of Nashville… I’m guessing his numbers drop just like Smith’s did when he came to TB.
Their D sucks… it still sucks… I can’t see them being a huge amount better next year. Stamkos alone could carry them, and the SouthEast is pretty crap so that helps. But really? Not sure they’re a whole lot better.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya but
Steve, you always take the other side on everything!
I still like their top 6 and I’m stickin’ to it.
Whether they won this trade or not, who knows.. still not sure what’s going back the other way.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes well
I like to try and moderate things with a dose of something different… just think about all the connections is all.
They aren’t a whole lot better at this point, so I don’t see why we’d assume Yzerman is a superstar GM.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't say that, I just like their top 6 personally.
Yzerman has more to prove, but he’s had a decent offseason.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
All I’m saying is I like every one of the moves they’ve made.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Gagne’s corsi rel QoC (straight corsi is almost as misleading as +/-) was second on the team, behind only Richards.
If healthy, he’s an excellent player. And if not, it’s just one year.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s just about having an experienced goalie on a short term contract who you can count on for some soft(er) games. Ellis would be their strong #1 in almost every situation. With a strong enough tandem, back-to-backs should never be concerning. (The perfect version of this is Rask/Thomas, though obviously Ellis is much older than Rask.)
They need to start thinking about young, future goalies, though. I don’t know what their prospects look like.
Saying Ellis is a strong #1
is a huge leap at this point. He hasn’t been a strong #1 anywhere else in the past… he’s been good… he hasn’t stolen the show on his own though.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
so we’re going from saying solid #1, to comparing the turco/ellis tandem to thomas/rask? That’s a vezina trophy winning and GAA/SV% leader combo… they’re NOT the same… not even close.
Oh and Boston has the best D in the NHL… largely thanks to the likes of Chara and Bergeron.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
(The perfect version of this is Rask/Thomas, though obviously Ellis is much older than Rask.)
I wrote in to the post the fact that they would be nowhere near that good. It’s just the same setup when you’re talking about who to play when, and it’d be a similar style tandem (Rask played ONE back-to-back all year).
@DNFlyers: Done deal: defenseman Matt Walker and a 4th round pick come back for Simon Gagne.
Fairweather fans can go to hell
Equal oppurtunity asshole
Follow me on twitter: leafer1984
Philly fans are going to be pissed.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
For the record, I’m more annoyed about this than not signing Ilya
Fairweather fans can go to hell
Equal oppurtunity asshole
Follow me on twitter: leafer1984
I was saying before, it honestly doesn’t matter which team could put together the best package, it’s which team Gagne would waive for.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too.
Down Goes Brown - Unapologetically nostalgic for the past. Brutally realistic about the present. Grudgingly optimistic about the future.
by Down Goes Brown on Jul 19, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t forget Gagne had an NTC.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, you can look it up on capgeek, I’m off to a lunch meeting
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely, and he would only waive for certain teams. see above:
it honestly doesn’t matter which team could put together the best package, it’s which team Gagne would waive for.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Same
I never seriously considered Ilya a reasonable possibility but Gagne for what they gave up would have been amazing. I still don’t understand why Philly makes this deal. With Meszaros and Walker now acquired from Tampa where are the cap savings?
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Walker?
for Gagne? yeah they just got worse on D…
by quite a bit.
More scoring… still no D.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah they’ve gotta sign/trade for a good defenseman now.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Kaberle?
for Downie? PLEASE?
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I could deal with this.
I like to get banged. Banging rocks together, 140 characters at a time.
by Phaneuf's Rock Collection on Jul 19, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
of course
I hate Downie… but he’s very useful.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
a very useful scumbag
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
eggzakly
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 19, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know if you are joking or not
Fairweather fans can go to hell
Equal oppurtunity asshole
Follow me on twitter: leafer1984
I kinda am
I don’t see it happening… at all.
Plus Kaberle sucks on D… which still doesn’t help them.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
but the fabled Kaberle-Kubina pairing!
Also, do not see it happening.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
So we'll put this in the cautious
possible but extremely unlikely category.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
What about… trading them Jeff Finger for a 6th Rounder? They do need some responsible guys back there.
I like to get banged. Banging rocks together, 140 characters at a time.
by Phaneuf's Rock Collection on Jul 19, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That makes more sense
And I guess they’d have a use for him.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s the anti-Burke methodology… build from the top 6 BACK
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Well they already had at least 4 solid top 6 guys on that team (Stamkos, Vinny, St Louis, Malone) so it wasn’t that much of a stretch for them
I like to get banged. Banging rocks together, 140 characters at a time.
by Phaneuf's Rock Collection on Jul 19, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes what's that saying about
Offense taking you to the 1st round and out?… anyone?
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh
I don’t think Yzerman has any playoff guarantees for Tampa this year. But hey, who knows right? Phoenix and Colarado surprised last year!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
… and Montreal and Philly…
Well maybe people thought they’d make the playoffs, but not go that far
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
To be fair, Philly was seen as one of the Stanley Cup favourites last offseason.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Philly had a weird year
and a lot of injury issues between Carter, Briere, and Gagne specifically.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Different times.
Some people thought Phily would be one of the top teams in the East. Then when they fell, they weren’t expected to go very far in the playoffs
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
Oh ya for sure, but let’s just say there will likely be a few “surprise” teams making the playoffs next year that don’t look good right now.
My bet is on St. Louis, Calgary (i know, contrarian!) and Nashville.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
so if Dan Ellis can pull a Bryzgalov or Anderson…
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure that's likely
but we’ll see.
Bryzgalov had more playoff success in Anaheim. Anderson has done it for 1 year with Colorado… he might not repeat (and likely won’t).
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither one should have made the playoffs
Colorado was a completely bizarre case of horrible Fenwick/Corsi numbers being overshadowed by some good goaltending.
Phoenix was mainly their OT record.
Both are great examples of how shitty teams can make the playoffs.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Both are great examples of how shitty teams can make the playoffs.
So…. go Leafs 2011?
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
actually
the Leafs were the opposite… we had great Corsi/Fenwick numbers, but lost because of ATROCIOUS goaltending (Toskala) and special teams.
If we get average goaltending and some improvement in special teams, we’re shoo ins for the playoffs.
We’ll see how it works out though.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The weirdest part is
the Leafs were far better in many areas than Colorado AND Phoenix… except goaltending… and special teams.
If we can improve THOSE two areas… we’re good. Goaltending should be better no matter what. Spec Teams is up in the air still.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Think about it this way:
So far this summer, Yzerman has traded Philly Meszaros, Walker and a 4th for Gagne and a 2nd.
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.
Wow…..Tampa got Gagne for nothing…….regardless of his injuries…..he’s a very talented player. Thats a dangerous top 6.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
Dangerous
at both ends of the ice.
They’re going to give up a lot of shots and probably goals to boot.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
their power play is going to be ball shrinkingly terrifying though
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Sphincter-tightening as well
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jul 19, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it safe to say that Tampa is the biggest winner of this offseason?
Unless something totally crazy happens..
What would we have to do to get Crosby on the Leafs...?
Wishful thinking never ends in Leaf Nation
Well, depending on Kovy’s contract, NJ did alright.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Tempered by the fact that there’s a good chance he fucked up with the 6th overall pick
Resident Capologist
For a guy who got hired a few days before he probably let his TB scouts choose who they wanted. I’m going to wait until 2011 to judge his drafting.
A Nation of Masochists
1967 - Owning the drought since 2010
We won’t know for a few years about his drafting. He’s made some shrewd trades though.
Also love the hiring of Guy Boucher.
A Nation of Masochists
1967 - Owning the drought since 2010
as I said on twitter:
Gagne and a 2nd for Mezaros, Walker, Zherdev and a 4th. THIS MAKES NO SENSE.
Who wants to hear a funny ass joke?
I can’t understand it. Unless Gagne’s injuries are worse than we think.
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1967 - Owning the drought since 2010
or he told them that Tampa was the only place he was willing to go
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
ding ding ding
erlendssontrib
Gagne: "I was willing to waive my no-trade clause only for Tampa Bay, not for other teams’’ Said he had interest from out west (LA???)
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHA
this makes me proud of Gagne
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
he wants to make the new french connection!
Gagne – Vinny – St Louis!
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but then why move him. Did they really need Meszaros and Walker more than Gagne?
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1967 - Owning the drought since 2010
they got a cheapy “replacement” for Gagne in Zherdev, and he is more likely to stay healthy all season
they are in winrightfuckingnow mode
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha
Over at the Philly thread (regarding PHI cap situation)
New T-Shirt Idea
Picture of Holmgren or some reference to Homer
"I was told there would be no math."
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
ELLIS HAPPY
33dellis
Great pick up for TB today with Gagne trade. Pretty sick group of forwards. Best I have ever played with by far!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Well, that settles it then. Burke should just trade teams with Tampa.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Haha
“This was a move to solidify our defense,” said Paul Holmgren #Flyers
Bahahaha
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Next year. Philly is rolling 3 lines and 9 defencemen.
A Nation of Masochists
1967 - Owning the drought since 2010
Or they're trading someone up front.
I dunno… their forwards are still pretty ridiculous.
Briere-Leino-Hartnell
Richards-Van Reimsdyk-Carter
Giroux-Laperriere-Carcillo
Powe-Betts-Nodl/Shelley/Cote
They’ve got at least 10 solid forwards…
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
You forgot Zherdev.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
so 11? That’s fine for a competitive cup challenger.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 19, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
they still have over a mil in cap space too
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah for a team that made a couple of head scratching trades with TBL I’m pretty damn envious of their lineup.
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess we can forget about a Kaberle – Kings deal now.
In loving memory of #21 Chris Higgins......I never even got the chance to say "I Love You"
why? the kings havnt done sweet fuck all
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
They’ll probably resign Frolov now.
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.
Poni!
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for Tampa. Nice pick-up for a GM who wants the team to perform better in his first season as GM. Risk-free addition, very little out the door.
it’s quite amazing how slightly older star players are worth so little right now. Everybody wants that young core of players. .
But no worries, we’re going to be able to pick up a first liner from somewhere…
by The '67 Sound on Jul 19, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Have the King got any player that they’ve been associated with?…….No Kovulchuk, None of the high level UFA D-men, no Gagne?
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nowhere to go but up!
So much in cap space though. They’ll pick up a decent player through a trade or something, even if they have to do it midseason. If that fails they could be the NHL version of the Miami Heat next year.
A Nation of Masochists
1967 - Owning the drought since 2010
Kings have been slowly building through the draft for years, not overpaying for UFAs often… they are extremely cap-conscious, it may eventually pay off big for them…. just not this offseason it seems.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
by nhlcheapshot on Jul 19, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
also
that video is freakin adorable
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 4:28 PM EDT reply actions
about time someone noticed
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 19, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Makes me hungry. Where’s PLAYOFFS! ? We need to cook us up some puppies
A Nation of Masochists
1967 - Owning the drought since 2010
kiss ass!
Me: Any idiot could see that.
Mrs. P: You're not just any idiot, you're the most special kind of idiot.
by Sergei Puckizin on Jul 19, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
what? its not her dog
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 19, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
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