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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2007 21:03:11 GMT -5
cant wait for the free agent frenzy to begin
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Post by romulox on Jun 27, 2007 19:57:22 GMT -5
SI sucks.
They did a thing on recent first overall draft picks in the NHL and what success or lack-there-of they have had in the post-season.
They have that Vinny Lecavailer and Modano as winning the cup (04 and 99), then they have a list of players who have never even made it to the post season. They have Bryan Berard, Erik Johnson (who hasn't even played an NHL game), Rick Nash, Alex Ovechkin, Patrick Stefan (although his team made it last year, he didn't play a game, and last but not least they have Eric Lindros, who has played 6 years in the playoffs, and a total of 53 games, so...
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Post by Trypod on Jun 27, 2007 20:05:32 GMT -5
So, apparently Carolina and Philly have made a deal that's not 'official' yet..
To Philly - Wallin To Hurricanes - Pitkanen
... ? Little unbalanced, if it's true.
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Post by romulox on Jun 27, 2007 20:37:10 GMT -5
That's just proof that Phili wants to "win now." Because with Nic Wallin you get a guy with years under his Swedish belt. He has plenty playoff experience, and has been pretty consistent throughout his career.
Although trading Pitkanen is a bit of a suprise, I mean he's still only 23. I understand he struggled mightily last season, but who on the Flyers who isn't Simon Gagner didn't. If I'm Paul Holmgren I hang onto Pitkanen as long as he proves he can stay healthy and consistent.
Don't really understand this one.
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Post by Trypod on Jun 28, 2007 16:39:30 GMT -5
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jun 29, 2007 8:34:33 GMT -5
supposidly Briere turned down our 5 year 25 million dollar offer and that sucks for him. they said Drury is about to sign a 4 year 6 million a year deal
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Post by Trypod on Jun 29, 2007 12:06:47 GMT -5
I don't think Drury or Briere are returning to Buffalo.
And I don't like what I'm hearing about Toronto being interested in Jason Blake. I just don't like this guy at all. And he's not that much of an upgrade from Tucker. They're practically the same. Players that no one likes to play against, and that have had their goal production increase over the last two seasons. I just don't think it's necessary to go out a player that's basically another Tucker. They shouldn't just settle on Blake, just because it's the best thing they can afford under the cap.
If they can't go after the Smyth's, or Drury's, then consider Paul Kariya.
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Post by romulox on Jun 29, 2007 15:43:47 GMT -5
that, and he has no eyebrows.
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Post by Trypod on Jun 29, 2007 19:50:14 GMT -5
Word.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jun 30, 2007 13:03:17 GMT -5
Bruins are gonna sign Drury, Kariya, Briere, Gomez and punch Forsberg in the face
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Post by Trypod on Jun 30, 2007 13:05:06 GMT -5
Bruins are gonna sign Drury, Kariya, Briere, Gomez and punch Forsberg in the face And then send an offer sheet to Emery. Actually, a lot of teams are apparently considering that, and Boston is one of them.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jun 30, 2007 13:10:04 GMT -5
The amount of picks/cash the Bruins would have to give up for him is ridicolous, considering they have this kid Rask waiting in the wings.
Just deal Hannu, get Fernandez and open up that wallet and sign Kariya.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2007 16:17:32 GMT -5
I just want Smyth in Detroit, all Im worried about. Sign him, get Schneider back, maybe get Aebischer or Markkanen. Aebischer could be #1 with Ozzie backing up, if we get Markkanen, have him back Ozzie. To Fill Markovs spot bring up Quincey. Lang, I dunno we could replace him with a Grand Rapids kid like Bootland, or Meech. I just want Smyth dammit!!!!!
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jun 30, 2007 16:19:49 GMT -5
The Red Wings are going to sign Chris Benoit
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Post by Trypod on Jun 30, 2007 17:26:46 GMT -5
Yeah, they won't get Schneider back. Way too pricey.
I'd say.. Montreal? Maybe. Edmonton? I dunno.
But most definitely not a return to Detroit.. especially if they want Smyth. They couldn't afford both.
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Post by romulox on Jun 30, 2007 19:58:25 GMT -5
It's been reported that the Fernandez deal finally went through.
Wild get: F Petr Kalus and a future 4th round pick.
Bruins get: G Manny Fernandez
This deal could work out great for both teams. Ever since Raycroft's lightning in a bottle year, the thorn in the Bruins' side has been goal tending. With Fernandez they get a top-notch goalie to alleviate the pressure on Tukka Rask and bag them some W's.
The Wild get a player who I think is a future stud. Kalus had 5 points in only 9 games in his brief stint with the Bruins. The guy is just oozing scoring potential, and playing with guys like Marian Gaborik and Brian Rolston, that potential could be met.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jun 30, 2007 20:03:23 GMT -5
Whered you get that information? Link?
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Post by romulox on Jun 30, 2007 20:29:20 GMT -5
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jun 30, 2007 20:37:39 GMT -5
The Bruins now have very little cap space, 3 goalies, and still...Glen ing Murray
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Post by bik100 on Jun 30, 2007 21:51:16 GMT -5
canucks have $8 freaking milliion dollars and their not making a move!!!!!!!!!!!OMG
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