What's Next For The Leafs?
by JP Nikota on Jun 30, 2011 7:01 AM EDT
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PrintLike other days this week, there are lots of small moves being made to prepare for the big show on Friday. In this morning's FTB we've got news on Jagr, Erhoff, Varlamov, Dupuis, and Ian White, among several others.
Naturally, we're more interested in a Leafs-centric point of view around here, and Jonas Siegel wrote an article today for the first time in a while, echoing a lot of the commonly-held hopes and thoughts around here on PPP on what could be in store for Brian Burke & Co.. (Frankly, it sounds like he's been reading our posts for a while.) That said, he does raise an interesting point that hasn't been given much attention lately: what about moving Kessel to centre and then then looking for a winger?
The wild card might well be Phil Kessel. While he resisted a shift to the middle in the past--a brief stint last season offered muddled results--his skill, hockey smarts and underrated (and under-utilized) passing ability might make his defensive liabilities worth the trouble. Additionally, acquiring a top-line winger would prove considerably less challenging.
This and more, after the jump.
Leafs Links:
Can we just let Jonas Gustavsson play?
Michael Langlois wants to hand the backup job to Gus.
Other Hockey Links:
Ian White is "Comfortable on the Coast" - Fear The Fin
Sounds like Ian White would like to stay put for a while, after being a part of four different teams in two seasons.
Why Semyon Varlamov chose KHL over Washington Capitals
Interview with Varly's agent from Dmitry Chesnokov at Puck Daddy.
After Isles rebuff, Ehrhoff’s rights sent to Buffalo
We'll see if Erhoff's interested in some Pegula dollars. He probably wants to test open waters at this point, but I can also see why the Sabres would be a good fit.
What, no Jagr? Agent, teams baffled on Jaromir decision day
UPDATE: Late word from Rob Rossi of the Tribune-Review, who is all over this story: "Longtime acquaintances of team co-owner Mario Lemieux and NHL agents told the Tribune-Review an agreement [with the Penguins] was in place even as Jagr flew from the Czech Republic to the United States." Related: Detroit Red Wings
Habs trade Wisniewski’s negotiating rights to Columbus
Montreal lands an unspecified draft pick and future considerations in a deal with the Blue Jackets.
Chad LaRose stays with Hurricanes
Veteran forward signs two-year deal with Carolina worth $3.4M over two years.
Sharks make several moves
Reached agreements on new one-year contracts with forward Andrew Desjardins and goalie Alex Stalock.
Penguins re-sign Pascal Dupuis
Pittsburgh winger inks new two-year deal worth $1.5M per season.
Montreal police to question Chara soon about Pacioretty hit
Police tightlipped about when, where meeting will take place, as probe nears completion into hit last March that sidelined Montreal forward. Story from Sidhartha Banerjee at the G&M.
Paul Kariya announces retirement and has a few choice words for the NHL
"The thing that I worry about," Kariya said in an interview, "is that you’ll get a guy who is playing with a concussion, and he gets hit, and he dies at centre ice. Can you imagine what would happen to the league if a guy dies at centre ice?"
NHL enters hazy, crazy days of summer
I know this gets said every year, but Eric Duhatschek also raises an eyebrow at how much players are getting paid.
Shot Counting, In Pictures. - Arctic Ice Hockey
BN uses some visuals to show shot-recording bias over the last ten NHL seasons.
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WHAT'S NEXT?
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 7:04 AM EDT reply actions
Everything is, and will continue to be, happening.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 30, 2011 7:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Friends don’t let friends move Kessel to C.
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One reason it might work is that he can come deeper to get the puck and will have more ice to pick up steam.
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and get shit kicked on the dot against the crosbys and Richards of the world every game
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions
And that’s one reason why it wouldn’t work.
Face-offs are a learnable skill so if they did it they better be serious about it and not make it a 5-10 game experiment. Which is why it most likely won’t happen.
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also, Kessel, while not as horrible defensively as some would make out, is not up to snuff for taking on the other teams best lines with the responsibility that comes with the top center gig
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 7:29 AM EDT up reply actions
If Kessel were moved to C, who would we go after to play on his wing? (please not Semin). Are there rumors floating around or anything of a top line winger being shopped?
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Semin was already signed by washington awhile ago.
LTWW
by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I was referring more to acquiring a winger via trade. Not sure what his availability is, I just seem to recall that his name comes up in trade rumors relatively often.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought/toyed/suggested the idea of Kessel at C last year too. I think he can hack it out at C if needed, but at the end of the day his skills are best suited to play wing. No need to bog him down with the increased defensive responsibilities of playing C
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by MapleLeafMole on Jun 30, 2011 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Gustavsson bounces back
unfortunately it will be with another team if Burke listens to the constant calls for him to be thrown into a trade package. Only saving grace might be that his value is so low.
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 7:30 AM EDT reply actions
Wow, Burke is going to be in Kandahar, Afghanistan when free agency opens
I guess trusting in long distance communication and Nonis & Co. to get shit done.
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
when was the time last year he went on his fishing trip? like right after July 1st?
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I thought it was the last week of July and 1st week of August…
Also Burke gets to start negotiating at midnight Kandahar time right? If so we have like a 12 hour head start, BOOYAH!
/notserious
Kandahar is 8.5 hours ahead, so 8:30pm Friday night in Afghanistan for realsies though.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Glen Sather’s readying his cashzooka and aiming it at Richards.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 30, 2011 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions
is he taking out some taliban?
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Uh oh, Ehrhoff bullet isn't dodged quite yet
@DarrenDreger Darren Dreger
Leafs interested in a number of UFA’s. Richards, Ehrhoff (if free),Upshall, Talbot, etc. Won’t get them all, but will inquire on most.
Can some one fill me in on the desirability of Upshall? 15-20G guy, 27 years old… anything else? I feel like we have that kind of potential on our 3rd line already with Kadri, Armstrong, Bozak, marlies… nothing wrong with depth I guess, but these Free Agents have been cashing in huge lately….
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
Kopecky getting $12mill for 4 yrs is nuts. If that helps set the market it’s not surprising the other free agents are drooling at the possibility of bidding wars.
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Ehrhoff?
"I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I'm afraid i have something of a mess on my hands."
"There's just so many poorly chosen words in that sentence."
by PKSube on Jun 30, 2011 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Why not? He hasn’t been traded to you yet.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon!
Sabres took the scenic route, but they still MADE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!1
Just say no to Erhhoff. We picked up Liles on a short-term deal specifically so we wouldn’t over-spend on a guy like Erhoff. Don’t ruin the plan now, Burke/Nonis!
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Shh
he’s a Buffalo fan.
Let them sign Ehrhoff for 7 years, 45M
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’d rather not pay 3+ million dollars to add depth in the form of a third line winger.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions
From what 67 Sound has been saying, he has the potential for more, he just doesn’t get a lot of ice time. A guy who might be undervalued.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
22 goals on 15 minutes a game isn’t that bad.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon!
Sabres took the scenic route, but they still MADE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!1
Exactly. I’d love to run 3 lines that can all score.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Undervalued? maybe.
About to get overpaid? Most likely.
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s the kicker.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
What about compared to someone like Bergfors? Upshall seems like more of a Burke kind of guy, but I’d think Bergfors could be had for a fair bit less, no?
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I dunno, I’ve heard about a dozen fanbases clamoring to want him as soon as it was learned that he wasn’t being qualified.
If GMs interest reflects that at all (it likely doesn’t), there will be a few bidding for his service. He’ll get a decent pay.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Ehrhoff?
Heeheehee
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Okay I think you guys might be safe then
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Ehrhoff agent Rick Curran: he wants to go to a team where he can win.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Ouch
Buuuuurrrrnnnnn
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL ISLANDERS
On the Mike Weber bandwagon!
Sabres took the scenic route, but they still MADE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!1
Probably means you guys are out too ;)
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Big talk from a fan of a team he just spurned... but then again
he wants to go to a team where he can win
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, he wanted more than the Canucks were willing to give him. I don’t want him for more than 4.5. He’s not worth it
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
he wants to go to a team where he can win
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I get it
The joke is the Canucks won’t win
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
by Semi_Colon on Jun 30, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s raining cliched Canucks jokes!
"I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I'm afraid i have something of a mess on my hands."
"There's just so many poorly chosen words in that sentence."
somethintg something something….RIOTS!
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Biting diving whinging classless fucks!
"I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I'm afraid i have something of a mess on my hands."
"There's just so many poorly chosen words in that sentence."
I know, I'm rubbing it in because of this:
Okay I think you guys might be safe then
@ChrisBottaNHL
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Ehrhoff agent Rick Curran: he wants to go to a team where he can win.
“Playin hurt, baby that don’t faze me. I don’t got time for pain. The only pain I’ve got time for is the pain I put on fools who don’t know what time it is!”
by Semi_Colon on Jun 30, 2011 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
That’s the truth, right?
:)
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
LOL
Ehrhoff should just say he wants money rather than saying it’s about winning. He turned down the team that was one good game away from the Cup!
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thank you. everyone jumped on me yesterday for calling him ‘Chrisian Jehrkoff’ for this very reason.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
ha!
That’s funny.
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I think it was more people thought that you were calling him that for not wanting to sign with the Islanders.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I think it had more to do with him not signing with the Isles
Guy has every right to test FA instead of signing with a basement team just because VAN wanted a 4th for his rights.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
He may not have liked Vancouver for other reasons though. I just don’t like judging a players integrity when we know only small pieces of information.
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by BCapp on Jun 30, 2011 10:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah, if he signs with detroit for decent money, i’ll take it all back. if he signs with the rangers or edmonton at an inflated contract, i’ll scorn him smugly.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
What if he signs with a contender / possible contender at an inflated contract?
THEN WE’LL NEVER KNOW
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
then i can still call him a Jerkoff and you can say otherwise. neither of us will be right.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Or we’ll both be right. And wrong. And neither.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Wanting money doesn’t make you a jerk.
This is where a witty signature might go.
This is where a witty signature might go on drugs.
I’m sure it’s a little bit of both. Plus he sees the deals other UFA D are getting and I’m fairly certain he knows that the Red Wings have a vacancy on their blue-line.
He’ll sign for reasonable money in Detroit. What an asshole.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
After how the media turned on VAN players in the playoffs (some deservedly so), there is more than 1 reason to not want to play in VAN.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, the media everywhere BUT Vancouver
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
If outside media forced him away then I probably don’t really want him anyways
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Media is apparently a big problem for players in T.O. so it isn’t a reach to suggest it might have been a problem.
That being said, I honestly don’t know anything about his situation so I can’t speculate that it had anything to do with it.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, a team that can win.
LTWW
by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
WOW, love it.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Okay, that’s pretty good.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Sure beats my idea of just replacing the B with a smugface.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
oh my god you did it, you crazy bastard you did it.
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by thenumber14 on Jun 30, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
AHHHHHH
Smug overload.
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Sorry I enjoy good music
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by leafer1984 on Jun 30, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
been waiting for you to use it too, didn’t want to steal your thunder
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every time
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
And he wasnt to get paid, or else he would’ve stayed in VAn
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by MapleLeafMole on Jun 30, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m deleting WizardofNaz’s comment. Refresh and it’ll disappear.
Wizard; I’m not mad at you or anything, no need to apologize, but there are plenty of places on the internet to find pictures of hot chicks and for those of us in professional offices it’s easy to get away with a bunch of text on screen but hard to explain why a hot chick suddenly pops up.
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by Chemmy on Jun 30, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Especially when he actually says NSFW in the subject line.
Thanks man
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I know it's not the point,
I’m at an ad agency so as long as it’s clothed it’s fine by me, I refuse to refresh.
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by thenumber14 on Jun 30, 2011 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
okay i’ll refrain from posting like that again,
But I’ll still ask the same question… Is Upshall’s GF hotter than our captains… I think not
by WizardofNaz on Jun 30, 2011 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
At first, this was the comment directly under the pic…made me chuckle.
Shame
It would be really cool to do a photoshop of where’s Waldo and put Jagr in there instead but I’m to lazy to do it right now.
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"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, and again I’m not mad or anything, I deleted it so my boss doesn’t yell at me.
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NAKED GIF PARTY!!!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
well did you resign or quit? I like to differentiate because Quitting can be fun, but resigning is more formal and not bridge-burny.
"He should be wearing a Sens sweater" - describing someone acting less than sane or competent. Use it.
I once walked out on an owner right before the lunch rush at a restaurant. The guy was a giant prick and deserved it
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I did the exact same thing working in the kitchen of a Montana’s. Felt great.
"You can't always get what you want, the Rolling Stones song was right"
Brian Burke
Felt awesome
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I did it at Kelseys on new years day. didn’t want to work so i just changed and left, never looked back.
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by thenumber14 on Jun 30, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Kitchen manager was a huge douchebag during our grand opening week. Week two during a supper rush he came onto my station and said he could do it faster and told me to go wash dishes, I told him to go do something else and left.
"You can't always get what you want, the Rolling Stones song was right"
Brian Burke
Man you guys are terrible. Let Jared make the italian jokes, you guys really all suck at them
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by leafer1984 on Jun 30, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It was Ricci’s wasn’t it?
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by thenumber14 on Jun 30, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
If you’re talking about Ricci’s in Woodbridge, man that place is awesome. I was so sad when work moved out of Woodbridge, only for that reason.
Oh it’s amazing, I did some summer work a few blocks from there. The best.
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by thenumber14 on Jun 30, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
That place fuckin rules, great veal
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leave the italians alone, I agree
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I know, if anything you would bail right in the middle of something important at a German restaurant called Kaiser S’aucys.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Just remember to grab Das Boots before you leave.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Resigned. Boss is sad to see me go, I thanked him for the opportunities.
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Upshalls GF
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.athleteswives.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Scottie-Upshalls-girlfriend-melanie-collins-1.jpeg&imgrefurl=http://www.athleteswives.com/2009/08/melanie-collins-scottie-upshalls-girlfriend/&usg=hSCVaY698oz6Bjoivj7VLCkQM3E=&h=571&w=380&sz=220&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=je3nCbi4DkzdEM:&tbnh=139&tbnw=104&ei=1p8MToCjCNCAsgL5oYzjCQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmelanie%2Bcollins%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1R2GGLLenCA424%26biw%3D1117%26bih%3D623%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=885&vpy=233&dur=1641&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=120&ty=214&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:17,s:0&biw=1117&bih=623
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UPSHALL WINS!! UPSHALL WINS!!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm tough call… I’m still a big Elisha fan.
by WizardofNaz on Jun 30, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m allergic to peanut butter so if it were those crackers with peanut butter I probably would have to kick them out of bed so I wouldn’t die…
/notactuallyallergicjustwantedtomakethejoke
by WizardofNaz on Jun 30, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
You live your whole life trying to bed a supermodel, finally get there, and die 5 seconds before making whoopie.
I’d have my tombstone read “FUUUUUUUUUUUUU…”
I’d put “died with the biggest erection he’d ever had”
by WizardofNaz on Jun 30, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like a line from an Alanis Morissette song
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by Bullets on Jun 30, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
mrs hagman will always have a special place in my heart….
Congratulations Tomas!
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Jonas Gustavsson’s girlfriend is my personal favourite.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Jun 30, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Shame
It would be really cool to do a photoshop of where’s Waldo and put Jagr in there instead but I’m to lazy to do it right now.
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Gotta use those Habs Waldo uniforms
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions
So, if my understanding is correct contracts all expire at 12 am EST tonight, but free agency officially opens at 12 pm EST tomorrow. What’s the deal with the 12 hrs in between? Technically the contracts are expired, so why can’t all the free agents talk to teams tonight, even if the contracts can’t be signed until noon?
Some background info, the language in the CBA says that SPC’s are valid for a certain number of “League Years” and defines a League Year as ending June 30. I did a quick perusal but did not find any direct clause relating to the timing of the free agency market opening.
I’ve never heard of that rule before… Maybe it’s new just so one team can’t swoop in and say “here is a big ol’ bag o’ money now sign.” Before the rest of the teams get a chance to talk to them. It makes the players actually take a few hours to think about their offers.
Am I the only one that would be interesteda more NBA style of Free Agency? Negotiations can begin on July 1st but no signings until July 4?
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that’s 3 days too long of waiting. NHL fans are impatient.
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yeah but it’ll completely get rid of tempering claims (so canucks fans will lose a hobby), and it could give players a better feel for whats out there
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Maybe it’s so that agents/GMs/fans dont have to start worrying about signing contracts at midnight and instead, you know, a more sane hour.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Except they all probably are up at midnight anyway. But i still like it.
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A good portion of them have wives/families by the time they hit UFA status. Likely they’re asleep, unless they’re too nervous or whatever.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t be shocked if they were in discussions starting at midnight and can’t sign ‘til noon. It was reported earlier that RFAs could start discussing contracts as early as Tuesday, but couldn’t sign until July 1.
Contracts that are signed 5mins after FA starts are sometimes way too complicated to have not been discussed at some length beforehand.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t mean that GM’s should sign contracts at midnight. What I meant was, it seems they should be ok to start negotiating at midnight but can’t file new deals until noon. However, this flies in the face of Burke waiting patiently until noon to speak to the Sedins while Gillis signs them to new deals at a quarter to twelve.
by Bobby Paradise on Jun 30, 2011 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t that happen last year with Martin Biron. He signed a contract with the Rangers not long after the free agency window opened.
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jun 30, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
PEGULADOLLARS!
Though im not really sure i want Christian Erhoff if he wants more than what the other two teams reportedly offered him… but whatever. It’s not my money.
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Not sure I want him in my division, but if you guys overpay for that guy rather than Richards i’ll be happy.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
We couldn’t really afford richards anyway.
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Meh I had BUF rated at somewhere between “interested” and “tire kickers on price”
A lot of people are saying TOR isn’t even in the running and it’s a 1 horse race to NYR, but I’m hoping that’s not the case.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions
They could probably spend around 6 million on an overpriced free agent… so Erhoff. The only problem with long-term deals is it makes it harder to sign Myers to 6 million dollars next year.
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There was no sophomore slump. Really, he actually played better than his rookie season.
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Guess I have to take your word on that but wasn’t he fucking up all over the ice last season? Plus a significant drop in numbers?
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From what I saw he just started slow for the first month or two. Then picked it right back up.
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by BCapp on Jun 30, 2011 11:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Myers
will have to have a big season to get 6M as an RFA.
Don’t you remember CGY’s mistake giving Phaneuf that massive contract?
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
He’ll probably make a little less, but do you want to be the one to say “I’m sorry we didn’t save enough money to re-sign Myers” to the fans?
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Me personally?
Yes. Because those tears would be delicious.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don’t know if anyone has brought this up yet but per Bob McKenzie Rosehill’s contract appears to be a 1 one-way deal, why?
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if they gave him a QO they are always one-way.
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Really? I’m at work so I don’t have a copy of the CBA on this computer, but that doesn’t sound right.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Not sure that’s true..
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry. QOs are only one way if the previous contract was.
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That makes more sense. Gotcha.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I take this as a sign that Orr is significantly more injured then leafs will let on, that or he’s out the door.
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Probably more. Rosehill is a good guy to be able to insert in the line-up for certain games and is cheap. But yeah, let’s hope Orr is okay and everything but has decided to retire.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Rosehill is a good guy
Yeah, but can he score with his ass?
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by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Not necessarily
We’ve almost always had a backup enforcer if Orr goes down.
He can spend time in the Marlies, maybe it’s just for insurance.
600k for an enforcer (if Burke insists on having one) is fine. Especially for only 1 year.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly, Rosehill is what he is and is paid accordingly. Man it’s small but I hate that Colton Orr contract.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think anyone would claim otherwise.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m not sure, honestly. Rosehill takes more dumb minor penalties than Orr.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
They’re pretty comparable actually.
This season Rosehill had 8 Minors in 26 Games.
Orr had 14 in 46.
Orr PIM/GP= 2.8
Rosehill PIM/GP= 2.7
Rosehill has speed and can play hockey.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
19 goals in 328 AHL games says he’s pretty lousy. If he didn’t fight he’d be out of a job.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Right, but the idea that he takes more penalties than Orr is obviously not true.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
the thing with guys like him though is I expect the goals would be roughly equivalent in the NHL.
this is because he’s not using any talent to get his goals, even in the AHL,
its mostly right place-right time or crappy rebounds, maybe a tip here and there
the same chances will occur in the NHL, so maybe we can expect 19 goals in 4-5 seasons
by Ben Schnell on Jun 30, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m fine with $600000 for Rosehill if he’s actually in the lineup, I guess, but it strikes me as dumb that Burke is letting Brent (and seemingly Boyce) leave but gives Rosehill a deal that pays him even if he plays in the minors. At least Brent and Boyce can play more than 5 minutes a night.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
So can Jay Rosehill.
Rosey is Mike Brown without the great facial hair.
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I like Brownie’s speed a bit more.
His hands… not so much.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel like he’ll score more next year, he goes hard to the net often enough, or at least get some assists. Put someone on his line to fish for loose pucks to bang in.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
If we’re looking to our 4th line for more offense than the problem isn’t our 4th line… it’s the other 3.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
True, but it doesn’t hurt to have not useless players on the 4th line. Brown could see 3rd line duty in case of injuries is all.
Kadri-Bozak-Brown would be a decent 3rd line.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Right, but the point is Rosehill is a more complete player than just someone who fights Lessard roughly 12 times a year.
He can play a high-energy forecheck game. Think like what guys like Oreskovich were doing for Vancouver in the playoffs.
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I disagree. Rosehill is a goon with slightly better skating abilities than Orr. Otherwise he’s useless.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
He can keep Tyler Biggs’ spot warm for him for a while?
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hendrick said he’d be at training camp for what it’s worth.
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Sakic and Shanny shoo-ins for HHOF in 2012. Sundin and Roenick are on bubble. No to first-timers Joseph, Roberts, C. Lemieux and Palffy.
Really? Shanny is a shoo-in but Sundin is only on the bubble?
Except for the Olympics.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
2002
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I meant Sundin won Gold at an Olympics, so he did win something…
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah it’s not a very good one.
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but thats the first thing someone would think of. you’d like to hope that the HHOF voting committee would be smarter than that but….
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They’re pretty close. Shanny got 1,354 points and 656 goals over Sundin’s 1,349 points and 564 goals, but in about 200 more games. Winning a Cup, even if it was on a stacked Detroit team, will put him slightly ahead. But I think both have enough of a pedigree that they will get in first-ballot.
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Dont forget Shanny also works for the NHL, politics will be a huge part of it
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Politics in hockey? Bullshit.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah next someone will say that the House of Commons would debate on whether Shane Doan should be captain of Team Canada…
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Man lets not get into that
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it’s ok, the following year they’ll do Sundin and Joseph for another epic Leafs HOF night.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I like this!
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#StamkosMania has everyone's attention, but other than obviously the size of the offer, is Schenn in much different a position?
His agent is might be waiting until July 1 to see the offers before going to the Leafs brass to get a much better deal than he is getting offered today…
Toronto general manager Brian Burke is confident a deal will get done with the 21-year-old defenceman who becomes a restricted free agent on July 1 but Schenn wants to first see how the economic landscape unfolds this summer.
"There doesn’t appear to be any urgency from their side," said Burke Thursday. "They’ll probably wait and see if other teams sign contracts that they think will help them. He’s obviously an important player for us and it will get done at some point but I don’t see any urgency to do it here."
http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/article/1014287—no-deal-yet-for-leafs-blueliner-luke-schenn
Offer sheet would make me so sad.
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Don’t worry, Doughty is going to take all those offer sheets instead.
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He's the big prize... but GMs sometimes throw you the misdirect.
Imagine Philly offer sheeted Doughty instead of Stamkos?
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
They can’t afford them any more than Stamkos but they need a young defensemen a lot more than a forward.
Plus, they hate their own first round picks and never keep them so it’s all but guaranteed.
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Philly both can and can’t afford anything they do.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions
HEY PHILLY IS ONLY 1 PEICE AWAY FROM WINNING THE CUP! you guys are HATERS!
I BET YOU 5 GAJILLION DOLLARS THE FLYERS OF THIS YEAR ARE 10x better than the Leafs of 1934
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Pfft. 5 Gajillion american dollars isn’t worth shit anymore
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by PKSube on Jun 30, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fucking inflation.
you can only buy like $4.96 Gajillion CDN with that much.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
So I was reading what I missed yesterday
I assume there was no Parise for Hodgson, Schneider? That was bullshit?
Yeah
Talk radio BS. Sounded too good to be true even though it seems like a good deal to make for both sides.
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I don't think it was even that
No one actually heard it on the radio, just heard that someone else heard it on the radio
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Who the hell would break a trade on the radio. What is this, 1932?
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
If Orson Wells read the announcement it’d be War of the Worlds all over again.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Very much so
it’s not even possible to trade Parise until after his hearing.
Thank the Lord.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m sure there could be some scenario where NJ would allow team that agreed to trade a window to negotiate a contract with Parise, then sign-and-trade based on the deal negotiated with the other team, which would nullify arbitration.
by Bobby Paradise on Jun 30, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t want Parise anywhere near VAN.
One of my fav players.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed and rec'd.
Just wanted to make the point that I don’t believe the arbitration status is a factor in negating a trade.
by Bobby Paradise on Jun 30, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Decent price for Oshie
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T.J. Oshie’s one-year deal with the St. Louis Blues is worth $2.35M.
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Lol. Capgeek has that contract listed as of today at 11:14 am est
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by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Will he be UFA next year then?
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Dont think so. He’s only 24… I think he’d need 1 more year before UFA.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Capgeek says no, so i’ll go with he is RFA.
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Smart.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
DAMMIT!
I was looking forward to a 2012/13 top line of Parise – Oshie – Kessel.
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by article1 on Jun 30, 2011 11:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He will still be an RFA after this contract, the blues wanted him to prove what he can do over a full season. Hes been randomly injured the last 3 years and its generally been the practice of the blues management to give guys 2 year extensions early on to prove what they can do instead of just paying out based on potential. Backes and Polak both did this and ended up getting payed, Perron EJ and Berglund are/were signed for short terms as well.
He raged at the world, at his family, at his life. But mostly he just raged.
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I was very sad that Berglund got signed. :(
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
You guys do smart work with the RFAs similar to Burkie, no point in going long term for potential.
This looks like a great comparable for MacArthur.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
What? That’s Kulemin money!
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 30, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I always imagine Burke undoes his tie for the same reason that Bret Hart took the straps off his pink-singlet. Shit got real when that happened.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:29 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I don’t get this need for a lack of transparency. You’re the Hall of Fame, get over yourselves.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 22 recs
hmmm….to put on twitter or not….
Evil is wining this argument right now
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I was uploading to twitpic, I got distracted by work and closed the window.
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You should present the picture without comment.
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yeah, it’s taking a damn long time to upload.
i have 15 followers, so I’ll have to hashtag it. #Leafs #Stamkos #NHL
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
done
elseldo #Stamkos #Leafs #NHL http://twitpic.com/5j3lff
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
thanks, and Twitter shenanigans have begun. go free agency season!
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Chemmy or one of the overlords/princesses will probably RT it.
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Stamkos’ face on the Kessel picture. Cloning to turn the 8 into a 9.
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It’s actually a 9 from Dougie’s jersey
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
He who shall not be named just did a spit-take (e5)
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Why is Stamkos in Phil’s frumpy dad suit?
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by thenumber14 on Jun 30, 2011 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I think the real question is why isn’t Burke’s smile bigger?
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by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
cuz he just sold his soul to the devil to get him
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by LeafFan1989 on Jun 30, 2011 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Burke smiles bigger than that?
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Only when he answers the phone and it’s Calgary calling.
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by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
omg, i just splurted
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s a hell of a photoshop job.
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Only thing missing is fixing the shadow of Kessel.
Also, why is Stamkos so non-plussed?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
That word doesn’t mean what you think it means.
#pedantry.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Why is Stamkos so pissed off?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
WHY ARE YOU SUCH A JERK
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I still haven’t gotten to see the Stanley Cup in person yet, aside from the parade :(
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
You should hang out with Texas Gal.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Fuck you
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by leafer1984 on Jun 30, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Seconded
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
by Semi_Colon on Jun 30, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec.
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I can tell it’s a photoshop because my computer screen isn’t covered in “excitement”.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Seriously? Shadows?
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I was making a joke.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Phil seems distracted.
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I can’t believe he’s had that same suit since he signed here. lol. Pretty sure that’s the same one worn to the ASG draft.
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by thenumber14 on Jun 30, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
He’s looking at different media guys than the ones he’s used to in Boston who beat him up and took his lunch money.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
“there’s no way this could blow up in my face, right? Right?”
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Good timing
I just wrote a fan post about Stamkos: http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2011/6/30/2251988/stamkos-versus-kessel-their-2nd-and-3rd-nhl-seasons
Is it okay to promote fan posts in this thread? If not, I apologize and please delete this comment.
by stevesmith19 on Jun 30, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Its perfectly ok as long as you don’t spam the link every ten minutes.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon!
Sabres took the scenic route, but they still MADE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!1
But every 15 minutes is okay right?
I’ll take your silence as a yes.
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
A Habs fan told me the Leafs traded for Maxime Talbot’s neogtiating rights yesterday.
There is a link on TSN.ca to a supposed story about the same that goes nowhere.
Any truth?
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Bob McKenzie says
OK, my turn for a correction. PIT granted permission for Talbot’s rep to talk only to TOR for 48 hours commencing Sunday.
I assume that was last Sunday.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon!
Sabres took the scenic route, but they still MADE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!1
Apparently the Leafs had exclusive permission to speak to Talbot for 48 hours. That window expired.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Could they have actually singed a contract prior to July 1?
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by MapleLeafMole on Jun 30, 2011 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I think if they came to an agreement with Talbot and they’d officially make the trade and then sign the contract
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I was just about to type that/ask that question? Thanks for saving the keystrokes
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by MapleLeafMole on Jun 30, 2011 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
But now, you just gave them back.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Sure did, different purpose
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by MapleLeafMole on Jun 30, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
As we do.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
everyone got jobbed, a trade was contingent upon the Leafs signing Talbot but that never happened so no trade.
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by LeafFan1989 on Jun 30, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Totally off topic…but, weirdest hockey gif ever?
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
How about this one?
"I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I'm afraid i have something of a mess on my hands."
"There's just so many poorly chosen words in that sentence."
Ooooh. Me likee.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Jun 30, 2011 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
For those who missed it on twitter.
I took the liberty of transcribing Ace’s poem that he wrote on twitter this morning. All credit goes to him I just knew it had to be shared. Everyone follow him on twitter @SuicidePass
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Per Rangers release: The club has agreed to terms with forward John F’ing Mitchell on a contract extension. Terms not disclosed.
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by elseldo on Jun 30, 2011 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
bwahahahaha
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Did I
…just hear a huge sigh of relief throughout the whole room?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Jun 30, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
TSNBobMcKenzie So outside of Drury (bought out already), Sloan, Souray, Commodore and Barker (assuming they all clear, and they will), no other players…
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Thoughts… With Barker (most likely) being bought out what do you think his price will be and are you interested?
I would sign him and then try to move Komisarek. Barker will probably come in around 2mil so we could save an extra 2.5 mil or so for our bottom pairing and Barker is both younger and more talented and will contribute just as much to our bottom pair imo.
Bob Mckenzie is spamming my feed…
I really could care less unless it involves the leafs, bob-o
stick the beiber crap up your arse also :)
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 12:13 PM EDT reply actions
He does tweet a lot. Probably best to temporarily unfollow him during this crazy period. You’ll get all the same info from Dreger but less frequent.
Twitter me!
yes i really don’t need to know Tyler Sloan’s deal info (who is that anyway?)
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
If you don’t like it don’t follow him. He has to report on all 30 teams so if you only want Leafs news wait for Leafs people to retweet him.
by WizardofNaz on Jun 30, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Besides all the TSN guys crosstweet each other anyway. You’re not going to miss anything
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
but, i’m so excited and scared
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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aha, tks
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahahaha, his latest tweet
To guy complaining he doesn’t want T Sloan tweets & guy who said I’m lazy for @capgeek doing B/O #s, never mind, ur blocked. #madwithpower
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heh, i see i wasn’t the only dissenter
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe it was you he blocked.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon!
Sabres took the scenic route, but they still MADE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!1
i didn’t message him on twitter
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
J.P. Dumont bought out by Predators according to tsn.ca…no waivers for him, he had a no-movement clause…
1/1/11: Saw the beginning of the Optimus Reim era. And it was glorious!!!1
Oh...and Phil Kessel says YAAAAAAYYYY!!!1
man that kid was so promising 4 years ago….
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think we can call someone a kid if they were drafted by Mike Milbury.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon!
Sabres took the scenic route, but they still MADE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!1
ah you are correct, sir. i only really remember him taking off a few years ago, so assumed he was much younger than he actually is. turns out he just peaked, then got old.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, that's sketchy from EDM
@TSNBobMcKenzie:
As per @GMillerTSN, LAK not happy to learn Colin Fraser, part of EDM Smyth deal, is apparently “injured.” Not able to be bought out now.
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
yeah he tweeted earlier the Kigns could petition the NHL to reverse the deal.
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Dude they got $6.5M off the cap for Smyth. They won’t petition shit.
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I was getting there!
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I love that Edmonton basically pulled a fast one on LA there
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
What? That’s Kulemin money!
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 30, 2011 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid iPhone. Remove the above.
Now they are even for that Gretzky trade.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 30, 2011 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The Smyth saga
Is the gift the keeps on giving
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I understand why LA is angry, but don’t teams usually request that a player pass a physical before a trade is official specifically to avoid this kind of thing?
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Due diligence fail
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
After holding up the deal beacuse Brule was injured… this is comical
by Bobby Paradise on Jun 30, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this has been the best lead up to UFA day in recent years
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
it does seem much more chaotic than the trade dead line
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
The draft was pretty boring too.
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
On the other hand, the day before the draft was the kind of madness that makes the off-season fun.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully Burkie tops that tonight/tommorow
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I honestly don’t see how that’s possible.
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Fly Stamkos to khandahar..
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s much more likely that signing Talbot to $2M for 5 years will be the highlight of our free agency.
I’m already becoming pre-disappointed before FA even begins.
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
What I read somewhere (cant find the source) that the Leafs tried and were in talks with his agent but never closed the deal. This was since Sunday I think. No Talbot for the Leafs… or at least not for now.
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Ya we’ve already covered that extensively.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
We cover pretty much everything extensively
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
we covered your mom extensively…
/justajokedontkillme
by WizardofNaz on Jun 30, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
HEYOOO
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Depending on the problem maybe he passed a physical?
I am drinking the Kule-aid!
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I wonder if it went down like so:
Lombardi: Hey Lowey Lombi here. Hey listen, uhm you see Ryan over here wants to come back to the Oil, be with family you know, we’ll do him a solid, you in?
Lowe: Hey Lombi sure what are you looking for?
Lombardi: You know I don’t care really. Gimme whoever you want and we can help each other out and look good in the process. I’m just gonna buy him out regardless.
Lowe: Great! I’ll send you Souray will that be ok?
Lombardi: Sure whatever
….about an hour after trade get announced, there’s a problem.
Lombardi: Hey Lowey me again…. Uh listen we cant take Souray… I can’t buy him out, some injured player buyout rule…
Lowe: Oh really? Huh…
Thinks about it for a minute
Lowe: Hey what about Fraser, you can buy him out; that will help us out big time.
Lombardi thinking it will be ok considering what just transpired…
Lombardi: Ok great then. DEAL!
One day later…
Team Dr. : (clears throat) Mr. Lombardi, this guy you just traded for as a replacement of that other player we couldn’t buy out due to injury… Uhm well sir, this player can’t be bought out as well… He’s injured too.
Lombardi: (to self) That motherfu….
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
You missed the part about Brule
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 30, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone mentioned on Twitter that the biggest concern would be if Tambo was unaware Fraser was injured.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought all deals were on condition of a physical. I guess that’s waived in the offseason?
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It’s possible they didn’t notice it. Which just makes them look even more incompetent
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, CopperNBlue just tweeteed that apparently Edmonton didn’t know he needed surgery.
This is where a witty signature might go.
This is where a witty signature might go on drugs.
I’m convinced that Kypreos doesn’t run his own Twitter. He makes too much sense on there for it to actually be him.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe it’s run by those fuckers at TSN.
by Shield on Jun 30, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
this!!
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Becoming a TBL fan is probably the only way that’s going to happen.
Crazy would be NOT overanalyzing everything.
by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Burke should take his camping gear and park outside Stamkos’ house with a sign reading I WANT YOU. Take his entire posse with him and it can count as his annual fishing trip
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I was thinking I should be doing the same thing. If he’s at his parents house, which I believe he usually is in the summer, thats about 10 mins from where I am right now
by ShahofToronto on Jun 30, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Not that I would have the same pull as Burkie and his entourage
by ShahofToronto on Jun 30, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, usually away for school but here during the summers
by ShahofToronto on Jun 30, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
You standing outside Stamkos’ house with a sign saying “I WANT YOU” would probably get the cops called though
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
by Semi_Colon on Jun 30, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was thinking “I WANT YOU, MR. UNICORN”
by ShahofToronto on Jun 30, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
but with a Boombox playing “In your eyes”……Stamkos’ heart will melt and he’ll spurn Tampa to play near him
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Just get him here.
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by GreatKingRat on Jun 30, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Or just print out the Burke-Stamkos picture from above and keep taping it to his front door every morning. Just a gentle push in the right direction
by ShahofToronto on Jun 30, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hell take him on their secret hunting trip where they hunt human game
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Replace the sign with a boombox and we’re set #Cusack’d
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet Dreams are made of this……who is he to resist?
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ll never draft anyone as good as him ever, even if we give up four straight 1st overalls because we’re doomed. We have to do it.
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It would be great if that really even had a chance of happening… lets all live the dream.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
Kyper is reporting a 8.5MM average that Stamkos is looking for, a top 5 in the NHL roughyl similar to Malkin and Crosby, if Tampa doesn’t want that, I really hope Burke goes the way of the offer sheet.
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I hope they have Offer Sheet paper pads in Afghanistan!
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by Future_considerations on Jun 30, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t Tampa lose money last year? That’s some coin to dish out for an organization to be shelling out, no?
please give us Stamkos
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i’d go even more, assuming he’s good till he’s 34, 13 years at 117
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I like anything that combines the numbers 13 and 17.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit just got geeky in here #forealz
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
There will be a new daily feature: every day at 10am I’ll post jizz.gif and we’ll all talk about our awesome new jerseys.
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by Chemmy on Jun 30, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
For a second there...
I read Stamos. As in John. As in Jesse Katsopolis. As in, the greasy dude on Full House.
Guys ang gals, I've got an idea that'll save this organization millions.
Why don’t we just make Phil Kessel wear this all the time?
Oh, you better believe that's a paddling.
here you go.
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I’ll have access to Photoshop in one hour.
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Pseudo Chatty Cathy Content
Sooo my work made a decision today to inform us at noon that we could have half the day off (paid). So basically we only have to work 4.5 hours and get paid for 9. I came in at 7am so I could leave at 4 to go to London (I had already worked 5 hours by that point). My girlfriend dropped me off and went to work in Toronto and isn’t done until 3. I am still at work… fml.
My boss at least told me I can un-make up the time next week by leaving early a few days, but would’ve been nice to leave for London before rush hour.
yeah it’s nice when they surprise you with things like that, but it’s a surprise so some people already have plans, I’m in the same boat, haev to go to the K-Woo so I bought ym train ticket to leave at 5:40 and could have gone at 1.
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Yeah exactly, and even at that point I ended up working for another hour after 12 because I had a lot of stuff I needed to get out to other people so it will (hopefully) be back to me for Tuesday. Ended up taking an hour and a half lunch at a place in walking distance with a co-worker. Now back at my desk waiting to get picked up.
On the bright side for you, at least you have time to get some stuff done before you go. I would’ve loved to have gone home and packed and gone to the bank while I was waiting, but no car.
oh no, I’m stuck in TO until the train, I live in St. Catharines, so stayin’ at work all alone.
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ugh the 401 at rush hour, last day before a long weekend…
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I hear you both; boss just announced it’s half-day summer fridays but I’ve got too much work to do (month-end related stuff) so won’t get out till 4:30-5.
No driving for me though, got a cold case of beer with my name on it as soon as I get done.
I’m heading south through Toronto at 9 tonight, traffic should be gone by then.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
What route are you taking? People will be arriving for Pride weekend downtown; I’d expect road traffic to be much worse than a usual “Friday” night. If you can avoid downtown, do so. If you’re going to partake in Pride festivities, I’d take the TTC.
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At least you’re not taking the Gardiner – I can see from here and it looks horrific.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yay for KW!
I have another 45 min at work then I have the nice easy 15 min drive home and a beer waiting for me
easy drive… KW… does not compute
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hahahaha well in K-W is okay, but getting there? Oh man…Tor-KW is bad enough but niagara-KW: there’s no highway that goes there.
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okay, a Freeway is what I meant 400 series.
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Doesn’t the 410 go most of the way? I drove KW to St. Catherines and I seem to remember taking a 400 series highway.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
KW is a pretty easy drive compared to most cities… it only takes an extra 5 minutes to get where your going around rush hour… except for heading towards the 401 on the expressway
yep it takes 3 times as long… good thing its only a stretch that normally take only 10 minutes (so it takes 30)… its not like the 401 which turns a 1 hour drive into a 3 hour drive
yeah im from kitchener and i know exactly what you’re talking about
the first is when they spend 5 years to do construction around sportsworld, where it could have been in one.
at least they have the express way
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I only ever drove in KW a few times but I really don’t get why it has a reputation for being so awful to drive in. I didn’t think it was so bad at all.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s not hard at all, people are crazy.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I personally have found driving in Kingston more frustrating. One way streets to get to and from downtown, another that is two ways until you get into the core, and then its one way. Still not so bad, especially once you get used to it, but more confusing to me than KW ever seemed.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I’ve heard that too, but I have even less experience driving in Hamilton (only once in town really).
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I literally only drove from the 403 (I think) to McMaster, which If I’m not mistaken isn’t much of a drive at all. I guess I got lucky
by Self Destructive Zones on Jun 30, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve lived here for all of my life (22 years driving for almost 7) and its one of the easiest places to drive…
yeah now St. Catharines’ roads were palnned after last call in a bar that only served homemeade moonshine
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you ready to rock?
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not hard to navigate but it's frustratingly slow
I’ve lived in four different places around the KW region. All of them were suburban traffic nightmares. I drive from west of KW to North York quite often. The worst part of my drive is often getting through Kitchener.
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Driving in downtown Kitchener sucks because most of the roads have only 1 lane and there are a lot of 1-way streets and places where you can’t turn left.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yay for KY!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
So this is what the calm before the storm feels like.
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 5:00 PM EDT reply actions
This is going to be a very thin FA market tomorrow, dont get your hopes too too high.
There’s only 1 main prize out there (in my biased opinion). And I’m trying to imagine the speech it will take to land him.
It better be epic.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
why is burke going to afghanistan?
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he’s showing stamkos the mine field he’ll toss him in if Burkes offer sheet goes unsigned
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
A genius too
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
one man can’t be all those things!
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by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
He goes there at least once a year to support the troops
Strange day to have chosen this year. It was likely intentional I’m just not sure why.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
he didn’t feel like going fishing this year
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if it because he’s pretty sure we wont be getting anyone too exciting and didin’t want to be here for that.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
If there’s only one main prize this year then you must be over Brad Richards, because obviously the crown jewel of this year’s UFA crop is Tomas Kaberle.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like we're safe once again
TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
Sure sounds like Christian Ehrhoff is close to being a Buffalo Sabre. Will update when it’s confirmed.
I continue my stance of potential disapproval on this matter.
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Bob McKenzie
Christian Ehrhoff has agreed to terms on a contract with the Buffalo Sabres.
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by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
didn’t want him AT ALL, another bullet matrix’d
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
5.3 a year looks like
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
and yet people were on me for questioning his integrity….
0.o
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by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
to be fair, Buffalo is a good hockey team.
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by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jun 30, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Awaiting confirmation on this, but hearing Ehrhoff’s deal in Buffalo is 10 years, $40 million. No clue yet on structure within that.
BAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
If I was drinking coffee
I would have spat it out hard when I saw that.
I made the noise and everything
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
i mean, a 4 million dollar cap hit is nice and all, but 10 years? holy fuckballs
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
People thought I was crazy when I said Kaberle would get $5 million a year from someone. I’d be amazed if he doesn’t get that much at this point.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, 4M is a very reasonable cap hit, but that length is just ridiculous.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
it’s probably crazy front loaded too
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It would have to be
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
most expensive turnstyle ever
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You guys are going to have fun with his defensive lapses for A DECADE
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too bad they still have Miller
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
We can use long-term front loaded contracts now?
This is all new to me… bear with me for a second.
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Opinion: it won’t matter how bad he is when he’s 38 because we’re going to use peguladollars to send a 35-year-old Erhoff to Mars.
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Whoa, peguladollars also make you reverse age by 3 years? amazing!
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re going to have a $4 million cap hit for a 38 year old Erhoff. At the rate money is being thrown around lately, Brad Richards is going to get $11 million a year.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
$11 million a year for at least 11 yrs for B. Richards
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
lol Stamkos to Philly dead
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RT @tpanotchCSN: Paul Holmgren has confirmed to me: “We’re not submitting an RFA sheet…”
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“…because we’ve talked to Burkie and there’s no way we can match his…”
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Hey! That's not a real quote!
This guy’s a phoney! A big, fat, phoney!
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know if anyone’s really going to offer a huge offer sheet to any RFA’s. Doing this causes inflation on other salaries. Just because we think Stamkos is worth 9 milion, that will cause a drag on the salaries for players less than him. the Penner deal was the first to start this.
I think Stamkos is a unique example, in that he probably really is worth whatever you pay him.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, its hard to put a price on a unicorn
LTWW
by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotta think this is the first time in history a #1 overall pick has been eligible for offer sheeting
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
*note Ovi would have probably done it if it weren’t for the lockout.
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Another way to look at it
He is number 3 in goals scored (EVER) by the age of 20.
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So he’s either the second coming of Gretzky or Carson. Are we taking bets on which one?
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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Bob McKenzie
TOR signs goalie Ben Scrivens to a one-year, two-way contract that pays him $600K in the NHL, $85K in the minors.
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by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 7:24 PM EDT reply actions
Acceptable. Glad to see him back
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by T is for Truculence on Jun 30, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
So far Leafs haven`t done anything crazy this offseason…. either a trend in restraint or calm before the storm.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Calm before the storm if I had to guess.
by ShahofToronto on Jun 30, 2011 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Either way I`m not mad...
Used our 1st round picks… didnt trade for expiring rights (almost with Talbot)… Liles for BOS 2nd… we still have all our prospects… rfa signings going smoothly (except maybe MacArthur)… yup definitely something crazy upcoming.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely going to need to start drinking at 11 am tomorrow.
by ShahofToronto on Jun 30, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Schenn isn’t signed and that kinda scares me. I hope he doesn’t like the idea of going close to home because I can see Edmonton offer sheeting him. (those bastards)
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No one seems to be worried about it… my guess it it would take a heck of an overpayment for Burke not to match.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats not really what I mean. I don’t want to get stuck OVERPAYING him. It could fuck with our cap. Do you really want to end up paying Schenn 5.25 or something?
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I dont think it’s Burke’s side that’s holding it up… Schenn is probably waiting to see what the offer sheets say before he negotiates with Burke… wait for a few more comparables to sign… can only help his case.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
What I am saying is if Edmonton/NYI/whoever comes in and offersheets him for 5 mil and Burke does match. We’re not losing him but we do have him for 5 mil.
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I understand
But that’s a risk of every RFA.
I bet Burke wishes he could have signed him by now… Schenn doesn’t have to sign shit yet. Soon he’ll be susceptible to offer sheets but so will lots of RFAs who are holding out… Doughty, Bogosian, Schenn, Yandle, Stamkos….
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course its a risk. I am not saying its the end of the world either. Just concerns me some.
Basically all I was saying is that I would have adjusted your comment to say:
Either way I`m not mad…
Used our 1st round picks… didnt trade for expiring rights (almost with Talbot)… Liles for BOS 2nd… we still have all our prospects… rfa signings going smoothly (except maybe MacArthur and Schenn remaining unsigned)… yup definitely something crazy upcoming.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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Ah gotcha
I only mentioned MacArthur as that one seems like it legitimately might go to Arb… both sides have been referred to as being far apart.
Schenn’s by all accounts is progressing fine.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Islanders are more likely. They could use a great young defender, and I think they’re good enough that they’re out of lottery territory.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but I don’t see Schenn as likely to want to go there. I have no idea if he cares about being close to home but if he does Edmonton and Winterpeg may hold appeal.
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It’s Philly that unites the Schenn bros and not TO. Homer’s writing up the offer sheet right now.
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I expect the Leafs to offer Brad Richards a lot of money tomorrow.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so
At this rate he`s going to be a quadrillionaire.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Scrivens, but would’ve wanted to sign him for two years. either he or Rynas (or an NHL level goalie) will see time this year I think – even if it’s a spot start because Gustafsson isn’t going well.
Rynnas, Gus and Scrivens now all expire next year… if there was ever a time for 1 or more of them to step up their game its this year.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Should create great competition. “You want to be on the Leafs next year? Prove it.”
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
3 goalies enter
only 1 leaves.
And then afterwards the other 2 leave.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Cage matches work...
If they didn’t, everybody would still be in the cage…
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So next season Christian Ehrhoff will be the highest paid defenceman in the league by $2 million. Stop and let that sink in for a minute.
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Checked out the reaction at Die By the Blade, they seem to be pretty happy about the deal.
by ShahofToronto on Jun 30, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
$4M cap hit, and they`re not used to this free agency thing.
or front-loaded contracts.
I`m not sure why everyone is saying they have so much cap space to sign Richards. What are they going to pay him with?
After Ehrhoff signing they have 7M to sign 6 players.
http://capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=8
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless they’re planning to use the cap overage and then offload a big salary, I agree with you.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
If they want to sign Richards
and then trade us Roy I’m very okay with that scenario as well.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Would definitely prefer Roy, depending on what it would cost.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Call me crazy but I could see Boston going after Richards. They have 11 forwards, 5 defencemen, and 2 goalies signed with $12 M in cap space.
LTWW
by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
They also have excellent depth at centre. Their biggest need is a defenceman.
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by Draglikepull on Jun 30, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
you don’t need defence when you have Tim Thomas
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by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Bruins will say
We let Kaberle walk to make cap space for Richards. Thankyou Toronto.
by Jack rides ducks on Jun 30, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Gun, meet skull.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
nhlcheapshot all the players they are signing aren’t likely to get much more than 1 million.
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That doesn't make Richards instantaneously cost $2M
6 players, 7M…. even if 5 of those players take $1M or less…
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I swear to god if i have to see Kotalik on the capgeek page for more than 1 year…
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Ugh Tucker for another 3 years…. godamnit.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
That means they have about 13 mil including hte overage. So they can still sign him then move some salary.
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So can every other team in the league… i dont know why that’s a valid argument.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Because most teams don’t have the actual MONEY to do it. Forget cap. Buffalo has money and is ready to use it however necessary and frankly with one or two moves have the room. Move Hecht and buy out Kotalik and there is 4.5 mil or so.
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Meh
I get that they’re rich now with cash, but I dont see how they makes them more likely destination than TOR or NYR…
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not trying to say they are MORE likely, jus tthat they are POSSIBLE. I think Buffalo and Winnipeg are the dark horse teams and I have been saying it for about a month.
I think Winnipeg is less so just because I don’t think Richards would want to live in Winterpeg.
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Kotalik’s buy out would leave a 1 million dollar cap hit so I have dropped the cap by 1 million to accomodate this
CAPGEEK.COM CAP CALCULATOR
FORWARDS
Thomas Vanek ($7.142m) / Brad Richards ($7.000m) / Jason Pominville ($5.300m)
Drew Stafford ($4.000m) / Derek Roy ($4.000m) / Brad Boyes ($4.000m)
Paul Gaustad ($2.300m) / Tyler Ennis ($0.875m) / Nathan Gerbe ($1.433m)
Patrick Kaleta ($0.907m) / Mark Parrish ($0.600m) / Matt Ellis ($0.625m)
/ / Cody McCormick ($0.500m)
/ / UFA ($0.500m)
DEFENSEMEN
Robyn Regehr ($4.020m) / Jordan Leopold ($3.000m)
Christian Ehrhoff ($4.000m) / Tyler Myers ($1.300m)
Marc-Andre Gragnani ($1.100m) / Andrej Sekera ($1.100m)
/ Shaone Morrisonn ($2.075m)
GOALTENDERS
Ryan Miller ($6.250m) / Jhonas Enroth ($1.100m)
BUYOUTS: Tim Kennedy ($0.166m)
CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $63,300,000; CAP PAYROLL: $63,295,357; BONUSES: $425,000
CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $4,643
7 mil cap hit beacuse he is signed to a 9 year 63 mil contract.
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Again
I’m not saying it can’t be done.
I just don’t know why suddenly it makes them the favourite.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Important note: Pommenville is out until december
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Ellis cap handle being on the third line and Gerbe/Ennis on the second and Boyes on the first.
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It means he’ll be on LTIR once the season starts.
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I don’t believe it matters though because I think the team needs to be cap appropriate before LTIR at the end of September no? (I am not 100% on this one).
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You can put on LTIR as soon as camp starts, if i remember correctly.
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Yes
But the LTIR player still counts towards that mysterious 10% overage in the offseason
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
So yeah you should be good then.
It would require the moving of guys like Hecht, Morrison, Boyes, Kotalik (prob buy out). Not the end of the world but they are paid a little more than they bring.
Same with Gaustad but I believe I have heard that he brings a lot more to the table than his box score stats.
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All wrong
Roy to the Leafs.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
He brings about 1 million worth of intangibles but he’s still overpaid.
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I hate Christian Ehrhoff because he should have been Tomas Kaberle.
I didn’t mean to imply that they were the favourite at all. Just that they are in the race.
I think an edge they may have on Toronto though is that they are clearly willing to give those cap circumventing retirement contracts which Burke is against (I am sure Sather would give one though)
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Luckily for you such contracts would be harder to sign because Brad Richards is old.
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Ehrhoff is only 26 months younger.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid Burke and his morals.
I’m going to be pissed if Burke offers a nice 5-year, $10,9,8,7,6 structure and BUF offers 9 years, $60M or some shit and we lose him that way.
Ugh.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would you be pissed?If Buffalo want to fuck themselves by offering Brad Richards 9yrs 7mil cap hit let them do it. That becomes an anchor pretty quick.
Remember premier playmaker Scott Gomez?
Not every UFA will become Gomez.
It’s a possibility. But another possibility is Briere. Big contract, but living up to it.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Briere is living up to it because he was playing pillow soft minutes behind Richards and Carter.
Also, Briere will be 34 next season, is signed for 4 more seasons, and will be done @37. How long do you think he’ll last?
Brad Richards is 31. Nine years, 7mil cap hit takes him until he is 40 years old??!! Yeah nothing can go wrong there.
Please God let Buffalo/Montreal/Vancouver/Ottawa/anyone else sign him to that kind of contract.
Disagree
I just think the Gomez comparisons are getting out of control.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 1, 2011 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I would to. If they don’t care about the cash the cap hit is good and he’ll probably either (a) retire near the end and/or (b) the cap will be pushing 80 mil so it won’t be so bad.
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If it's a)
Then it’s a problem because that’s circumvention. Even though it falls within whatever the hell they decided with Kovalchuk
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So far
Wiesniewski and Kaberle haven`t signed yet.
Although I do expect Ehrhoff to be the biggest one.
Lidstrom`s probably wondering why he didn`t hold out….
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
On that note
I’ve made my judgement on the Ehroff signing. See sig.
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I hate Christian Erhoff because he should have been Thomas Kaberle.
I fixed erhoff and not that. i fail.
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
S’ok. Hopefully no one opens this FTB and tomorrow it will be nice and purrty for everyone.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
10 years, $40 M contract
That’s a lot of years and cash.
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So that’s like what, 2.75 cap hit? Not a bad deal
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Compared to all the other craziness maybe, I don’t recall Montador being especially good.
That’s like 2 Lebdas.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
He is a solid number 4 defender. He does everything decently and nothing spectacularly.
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Spot on, chum.
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh, I wouldn’t have minded him on the Leafs to be honest. He’s a solid defenseman, good at what he does, nothing flashy.
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
He was on my “pick up at a reasonable price list”. But once we got Liles I wasn’t interested.
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Yeah, Liles was a real nice pick up.
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Found a new comparable for Tyler Biggs…
Can you say Brad Winchester? /welp
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Dear god no. All he has ever been able to do is score against us in the preseason.
/WhatATalent
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BUT WE BEAT OUT BOTH THE RED WINGS AND PENGUINS FOR HIM, he’s an all-star in the making
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
ADMIT THE COMPARABLE IS PRETTY SPOT ON SO FAR. LOW EXPECTATIONS = PLEASANT SURPRISE
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=49463
Similar stats on the US U-18 team, especially points and pim. Then on to 4 years of college… Similar ways of developing, not to mention Biggs will most likely be around the same size when all is said and done.
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah , if Biggs shrinks a couple of inches.
by Jack rides ducks on Jun 30, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
What? Biggs is 6’3 and Winchester is 6’5…
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
HOLY SHIT
NYP_Brooksie Larry Brooks
Per Bill Daly email: There are NO restrictions on 1yr over-35 bonuses.Floor team could sign Kovalev to 1M base w/6M bonus for 50=$7M cap hit
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Jason Arnott is getting a shit load of bonuses from Florida. Book it.
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UFAs who are 35+
Jovonovski
Hamrlik
McCabe
Kovalev
Nylander
Arnott
Selanne
Sullivan
Stillman
Rivet
Salo
Langenbrunner
Chris Clark
Prospal
Todd White
Brunette
Moreau
Modano
Draper
Hedberg
Grier
Osgood
Ruutu
Conklin
Shane O’Donnell
Turco
Rob Neidermeyer
etc
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol just saw that, bahahaha it’s a good day to be old and desired by Florida.
#retirementcommunity
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Can some one tell me what's wrong with Anton Khudoben?
BOS didnt qualify him
http://capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=956
His numbers are great, seems like a legit goalie prospect (okay, 25 now, not exactly a youngin’, but UFA now)
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was he the goalie that was on the ice with the Bruins when they won the cup. Dude took up a pretty good spot in the team photo for a guy who didn’t play a game.
No that was Rask wasn’t it? Goalies are ALWAYS lying in the front.. You ever played hockey?
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Every team picture I’ve ever seen have the goalies lying front center, it just always happens that way, although I haven’t seen the Bruins cup picture… And yes I have :)
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03/19/2011 - Watched Kadri's 1st NHL goal from the West Bank
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Richards new slogan is gonna be “Call me what you want hater just don’t call me broke!”
LTWW
by Tickle Me Aulie on Jun 30, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
eklunds “all but done” tag
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
his hockey senses are tingling…
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
nah, that’s just the meth
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 30, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
you sure it’s not crack? i hear eklund smokes crack.
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03/19/2011 - Watched Kadri's 1st NHL goal from the West Bank
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by happiergilmore on Jun 30, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Starting to feel like a group of Canucks fans in here waiting for the worst to happen tomorrow. Leafs sign ………someone really really shitty for far too much
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jun 30, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
THEN WE’LL FUCKING RIOT IN THE STREETS AND BURN THIS CITY DOWN!
or probably just bitch about it on online forums and on talk-radio call-in shows.
Congratulations Tomas!
I was kind of hoping something would happen at the stroke of midnight…then I realized that it doesn’t start til noon tomorrow. I am disappoint.
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Jul 1, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Then where are we gonna get our unicorn from?
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Jul 1, 2011 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
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