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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jul 1, 2007 23:14:27 GMT -5
Press conference tomorrow at 3 PM to announce both signings, so we'll find out then. I think Gomez lets Drury have # 23...the real question is whether or not he'll be an Alternate Captain. I hope if he is that they announce it tomorrow so I don't have to wait until the season starts to order my jersey. I want to get my Drury jersey before they switch to the new style. In my opinion, Drury should be the Captain. Jagr is a self admitted horrible captain. He reluctantly took the "C." Drury started out in Colorado donning 37, so he may opt for that. I agree that Jagr should give up his captaincy, but I don't think he will. Shanny should have been the Captain last year, IMO, but the Rangers had to offer it to Jagr. I don't see Jagr playing that much longer, anyway. I think once he retires or leaves, Drury becomes the new Captain. I don't see Jagr relinquishing the "C," unfortunately.
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Post by 450punk on Jul 1, 2007 23:29:03 GMT -5
well congrats to the rangers, and chris drury has always been one of my favorite players and its sad day that he is gone from the sabres now. drury is hockey and the rangers imo have one of the best guys on the ice today and will be a very tough team to deal with next year. i will still follow his career his in new york and when the rangers come to buffalo i will be there. but im not going to let this distract me, the sabres have lost a big part of there team today and now its time for new players to step up, drew stafford, jochen hecht, brian campbell, tim connolly, and maxim afinogenov. those guys are the new leaders of the team and these are the guys that us sabres fan will look too to over the odds and bring home the cup. so congrats new york rangers and philadelphia flyers you took our two leaders but now its time to see who can step up and fill there shows. very motivational yes! but i need what i can to hold to for next season cause with us not signing anyone and all and could be losing more guys (stupid regeir).
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Post by bjd on Jul 2, 2007 0:05:24 GMT -5
Gotta love Ken Holland Granted he got us Rafalski but seriously And grossly overpaid for him... the fact that Brian Rafalski is making 6 million dollars quite frankly makes me vomit.
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Post by layzie on Jul 2, 2007 1:12:32 GMT -5
Don't be surprised if I periodically hop on the Avs bandwagon next season im there already, seeing as i grew up with thier 1st round pick. yeah avs
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Post by romulox on Jul 2, 2007 1:34:38 GMT -5
paul kariya to the blues.......yes, the blues.
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Post by Lk™ on Jul 2, 2007 1:51:14 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2007 3:13:09 GMT -5
where were you all day lk
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 2, 2007 8:26:49 GMT -5
Why do I keep reading that Shanahan is listening to offers from other teams? What is the Rangers cap situation now they signed these 2?
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Post by Trypod on Jul 2, 2007 8:30:10 GMT -5
Seeing Shanny in blue and white would be pretty sweet.
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Post by wwewarrior64 on Jul 2, 2007 8:56:45 GMT -5
F*** god damn devils having no f***ing money F***
p.s. why did it have to be gomez and rafalski
F***
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jul 2, 2007 10:01:25 GMT -5
Shanny's not going anywhere else...rumors are that the Rangers will re-sign him in the $3 million range.
I think the biggest joke of the FA market so far has to be Tom Poti getting a $4 million contract.
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jul 2, 2007 10:16:28 GMT -5
Ah..I remember the days of Peca, Rasmussen & Satan. I think we can still go to the playoffs, but it would be alot better if we can sign Souray/DiPenta as we can lose Numminen to FA/retirement.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jul 2, 2007 10:21:45 GMT -5
Michael Nylander apparently to Edmonton. No details on the length/ amount of the contract yet.
I wish Nylander luck. He was one of my favorites while he was with the Rangers, but it's clear there wasn't any room for him with the signings of Drury and Gomez yesterday.
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Post by Trypod on Jul 2, 2007 10:33:19 GMT -5
Yeah, I hope Nylander can do well without Jagr in Edmonton (if it's true.. I read it as well). I always liked 'Swedish Gretzky.'
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jul 2, 2007 10:44:40 GMT -5
The Bruins are apparently close to signing FA defenseman Karl Rachunek to a deal.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 2, 2007 10:49:58 GMT -5
I dunno why I get upset over the Bruins lack of movement, this team has been a joke for almost 20 years. I really hope Jacobs dies so we can get a legit ownership group and maybe a GM who knows what hes doing.
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Post by Trypod on Jul 2, 2007 11:38:42 GMT -5
Leafs re-sign Battaglia for 2-years, $650 k.
Cool. Great fit on the fourth line last year.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jul 2, 2007 11:40:37 GMT -5
I'm amazed that New York Rangers signed Gomez and Drury, and still have tons of space under the salary cap. For sure, they'll re-sign Shanny, Henny, and Avery... I like Avery. :-D
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Post by 450punk on Jul 2, 2007 12:33:42 GMT -5
well there were a few reports that nylander might of been heading over to buffalo but it doesnt surprise me that he isnt and from what you guys are saying going to edmonton. with the rumors of the oilers looking to sign vanek hopefully now they wont be and he stays in buffalo! one last note i agree with mr. peters come on souray! he would fit in great on our team!
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Post by Trypod on Jul 2, 2007 12:58:36 GMT -5
According to the Ottawa Sun, Tom Preissing is an L.A. King for 4 years at $11 mil.
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