Official Hockey UFA thread

[The Answer]

A big defenceman is off the free agent market.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Adam Foote to a three-year, $13.5 million ($4.5 million per season) contract on Monday.

The 34-year-old scored eight goals and 22 assists with the Avalanche in 2003-04.

The two-time Stanley Cup winner also was a key member of Canada's 2002 Olympic Gold Medal hockey team.
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Foote, who was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques 22nd overall in 1989 spent his entire career with the Nordiques/Avalanche franchise.

[MoRcHeEbA]

he deserves his money... he was under-paid his whole career.

[KleptoKlown]

Columbus is gonna do a lot better then most people will give them credit for I think.

[The Answer]

Philly has signed Derian Hatcher, Chris Theiren and Mike Rathje to boost their defense. Adrian Aucoin signed a 4 year/16 million dollar agreement with the Hawks

[MoRcHeEbA]

Holik to the Thrashers

[MoRcHeEbA]

looks like Modano to the Bruins

[The Gooch]

Anyone going to provide a wish list for their own team?

I'm hoping Ottawa makes a pitch for Rafalski and Jason Allison. Nothing too dramatic, but I've been a fan of both of those guys for a while.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

I hope the Wild can get a big name signed up... or two.

[The Gooch]

I hope the Wild can get a big name signed up... or two.


Your Wild drafted a good one in Benoit Pouliot. As a native Sudbury boy and a fan of the Wolves I've watched as many games as I could on TV this past year and caught a playoff game while I was last home visiting. This kid has the goods to be a great NHLer. The Rangers moving up to draft Staal was another good move.

My bro, a die hard Habs fan was so pissed he wasn't available.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Your Wild drafted a good one in Benoit Pouliot. As a native Sudbury boy and a fan of the Wolves I've watched as many games as I could on TV this past year and caught a playoff game while I was last home visiting. This kid has the goods to be a great NHLer. The Rangers moving up to draft Staal was another good move.

My bro, a die hard Habs fan was so pissed he wasn't available.

True, and before the lockout we aquired Rolston from the Bruins, who should help bolster the offense this season. And we have some good players in the waiting like, Thelen, for the future.

But with the prospect of big names and solid players being released and floating about for the taking, it is a chance for smaller teams like the Wild to add more depth to their lines.

[weather vane]

OH MY MURRAYYYYY!!! Not to mention Shawn Mceachern. Bruins are actually making decent pick ups.

[weather vane]

looks like Modano to the Bruins !!! Where did you hear this???

[MoRcHeEbA]

OH MY MURRAYYYYY!!! Not to mention Shawn Mceachern. Bruins are actually making decent pick ups.

The Leafs called, they want their age back :rofl:

[MoRcHeEbA]

!!! Where did you hear this???


http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=132175

[Zen v.W.o.]

The Bruins will still be our bitches.

[MoRcHeEbA]

Amonte to the Flames :heart:

[YOUR Hero]

I'm liking Phillies direction so far. And yes, KK, the Blue Jackets are going to surprise the casual hockey fans.

[weather vane]

Eh Dave Scatchard ... another not bad pick up. Too bad about Modano though. So third line Scatchard-Isbister-McEachern. I can live with that.

[asphyXy]

Straka to the RANGERS.

[Lara Emily]

Edmonton acquired Pronger from St Louis for Eric Brewer, Doug Lynch and Jeff Woywitka.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=132273&hubName=nhl

I don't think I would have given up Brewer personally.

[MoRcHeEbA]

why he's no where near as good as pronger ... I wouldn't have given up both Brewer and Woywitka though. Woywitka is an amazing skater.

[Lara Emily]

why he's no where near as good as pronger ... I wouldn't have given up both Brewer and Woywitka though. Woywitka is an amazing skater.


Brewer is also near half a decade younger then Pronger and he was also (with Pronger) on the Canadian Olympic team. It's gonna be exciting to see Pronger on the Oilers but I think they may have given up to much, I really really like Brewer.

[MoRcHeEbA]

he has no where near the offensive upside pronger has though. Edmonton has good defense and just got better there. I think it's a great move. The only way they gave up to much was to include Woywitka.

[Lara Emily]

he has no where near the offensive upside pronger has though. Edmonton has good defense and just got better there. I think it's a great move. The only way they gave up to much was to include Woywitka.

I'm not saying it's a bad trade, I just personally like Brewer. That and I worry about Pronger's health and wonder how many more good years he actually has left.

[Gertner]

looks like the Leafs are close to signing Jason Allison. At least he isn't 39 yrs old

[MoRcHeEbA]

yeah just hassn't played for 3 years :D

Canucks resigned Nausland
Flames resigned Iginla
Canadiens resigned Kovalev
Conchar to the Pens

and it looks like Neidermeier will sign today with either the Devils, Canucks, Wings, Flames, Pens

[KleptoKlown]

Since the pens just got Gonchar, I doubt they'll get Nieds, and the Canucks just tied up a chunk of change with Naslund. Love to see the Flames get him though. Fuck det and nj.

[weather vane]

Hahaha! LEETCH! Modano might still be coming to the Bruins!!! Or Blackhawks. :n:

[Arashi Kage]

Dissapointed that the Pens didn't get Kovy, but I was hoping that the Habs would retain him if he didn't return to the Pens.

Good to get Gonchar, the Pens need more help on the blue line than they do up front.

[KleptoKlown]

Oilers just traded York for Peca...

wow Lowe's getting some big guys, gonna be a great season.

Satan signs with the Islanders, guess the cap room left by peca left Milbury with a couple extra bucks. Hope they have fun paying 7.8 million for Yashin :roll:

[Joey Slugs]

Blackhawks sign blue-liner Adrian Aucoin and reports are they could be close to signing superstar center Peter Forsberg and goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin.

If this goes down, I'll be proud to don my Hawks jersey once again.

[KleptoKlown]

good ol fairweather fans, only cheer for your team when their is something to cheer about.

[VonErich Lives]

Wow, really like he Bruins moves.

Especially if they land Modono, there word is if they don't they're going after Forsberg.

I also keep hearing Scott Young wants to play here, but have no idea his contract status.

[KleptoKlown]

doesnt matter if the go after forsberg as the Flyer just signed him to a 2 year contract.

FLyers are now over the cap, but its being reported or whatever that they'll ship Roenick to the LA Kings...

Great, Roenick back in the west :roll:

[Zen v.W.o.]

Fuck the atlantic division is pretty stacked when it comes to the big talents. Jagr, Mario and Forsberg in the same division.

[VonErich Lives]

doesnt matter if the go after forsberg as the Flyer just signed him to a 2 year contract.

FLyers are now over the cap, but its being reported or whatever that they'll ship Roenick to the LA Kings...

Great, Roenick back in the west :roll:

Well, Modono turned down the stars offer, his agent said there's about 9mil between the Stars offer and the "other teams".

The agent said Boston, Atlanta & Chicago but Modono has only spoken of Boston.

with or without, still should be a fun season to watch, for all the teams.

[KleptoKlown]

I dont see why the Bruins would go after Modano for that much money, when they seem to be playing tougher with Thorton. They should be trying to lock him up for years to come. If they're going to be paying too much money for a player, why not go after someone like Niedermayer, especially after loosing Gonchar.

[YOUR Hero]

I'd take Brewer over Pronger IMO. Brewer is younger faster and does have an offensive side to his game. It's not as good as Pronger's, but Pronger is older, slower and injury riddled. Peca, OMG. I'm happy for the Oil, that makes two Captains from other teams they just acquired, BTW.

[KleptoKlown]

Think they stick with Conklin/Markkanen in net? I could see Lowe going after someone like Thibault if the Hawks sign Khabibulin likes its being said...

[YOUR Hero]

The Oil's back baby. I think you're on to something, KK. I can see them going after a higher quality goalie. Not sure if they could afford say, Theodore, but Thibault is a steal. Man, he's real good, surprised the Hawks wouldn't want to hold on to him.

[KleptoKlown]

yeah, i'd take Thibault over Khabibulin any time. Khabibulin is a great goalie, but only when he wants to be. He's the type of player that would sign with one team because their contract offer was 100,000 dollars higher, instead of showing some loyality or going to a better team. Thibault has never really been on a good team. Too much pressure with the habs, being the goalie that was traded for Roy and all, and Chicago hasnt been any good in years. Moog version 2.0?

[Y2Ant]

holy shit @ all these moves

Ducks need to sign Niedermayer FFS

[BlackRavyyn]

he has no where near the offensive upside pronger has though. Edmonton has good defense and just got better there. I think it's a great move. The only way they gave up to much was to include Woywitka.

I would have to agree with you on this one Cheebs. I liked this offer, but it was a bit much adding in Woywitka...

[Lara Emily]

great trade for the Oilers, they got Peca for cheap, York is good but Peca is awesome. The Oilers are going to be a kick ass team to watch this year.

[YOUR Hero]

One thing about The Oilers though, they're very good at assesing talent. They had to be.

[BlackRavyyn]

Think they stick with Conklin/Markkanen in net? I could see Lowe going after someone like Thibault if the Hawks sign Khabibulin likes its being said...

KK, I think there's going to be another trade/signing. Lowe is looking for a first line centre and I heard Zhamnov's name being talked about. We only had Smyth for big bucks on our team so we have room for signing. Or we'll trade some of our younger talent which is sad to see, but it's nice to see our team building up once again.

As for goalies, I have no issues with the two we have - they're amazing. But I would love to see a big name come in.

As for the rest of the league, I like that the teams are going out there and grabbing players like Forsberg to Philly, Panthers getting a few and whatnot. This is going to be a great year to watch hockey...

[Zen v.W.o.]

Peca is over-rated now. He's on the decline, big time.

[asphyXy]

Damn, this is crazy.

[Arashi Kage]

Peca is over-rated now. He's on the decline, big time.

As much as I don't like it, I'm going to have to agree. Well, hopefully Peca can have a positive impact for the Oilers.

[YOUR Hero]

Oh Peca will. He's nowhere near done.

IMO, there are some players that are being overpaid, Peca isn't one of them.

[KleptoKlown]

yeah, peca is still the shit. doesnt get much better of a pickup than that. Isles are paying yashin what the could be paying for 2 other guys who would do more for the isles

[VonErich Lives]

I dont see why the Bruins would go after Modano for that much money, when they seem to be playing tougher with Thorton. They should be trying to lock him up for years to come. If they're going to be paying too much money for a player, why not go after someone like Niedermayer, especially after loosing Gonchar.

Word is they want to lock up Thorton also.

I like that they have gone after some hard nosed "blue collar" guys.

The old Bruins teams (that were good), were always made up off a bunch of blue collar type players and 1 maybe 2 "stars" but they worked there butt off as a team and always over performed.

That and what really hurts thorton is the lack of muscle, everyone takes runs at him, then he defends himself, gets in a fight and gets tossed. Now looks like the Bruins will have some people to take the heat off him or atleast hit back for him.

[VonErich Lives]

I dont see why the Bruins would go after Modano for that much money, when they seem to be playing tougher with Thorton. They should be trying to lock him up for years to come. If they're going to be paying too much money for a player, why not go after someone like Niedermayer, especially after loosing Gonchar.

Word is they want to lock up Thorton also.

I like that they have gone after some hard nosed "blue collar" guys.

The old Bruins teams (that were good), were always made up off a bunch of blue collar type players and 1 maybe 2 "stars" but they worked there butt off as a team and always over performed.

That and what really hurts thorton is the lack of muscle, everyone takes runs at him, then he defends himself, gets in a fight and gets tossed. Now looks like the Bruins will have some people to take the heat off him or atleast hit back for him.

[KleptoKlown]

I think Ant is going to need a change of panties. Ducks signed Niedermayer to a 4 year deals. 6.725 million. Ozolinsh and Nieds...thats some pretty talented offensive dmen.

Blackhawks pick up Martin Lapointe

Pengiuns got Andre Roy, they were after a tough guy, and had links to Domi. They made a better move here as Roy > Domi.

Sabres signed Teppo Nummimen as well. He's getting older, but he can still play, He's now the Sabres #1 dman...

and VEL...cant really blame the B's for wanting to get Thorton long term. Although Thorton doesnt seem to be bitting. If the B's choke this year, and don't look good for the playoffs, watch for them to trade Thorton, as im sure he'll be testing the FA market next season.

[VonErich Lives]

I think Ant is going to need a change of panties. Ducks signed Niedermayer to a 4 year deals. 6.725 million. Ozolinsh and Nieds...thats some pretty talented offensive dmen.

Blackhawks pick up Martin Lapointe

Pengiuns got Andre Roy, they were after a tough guy, and had links to Domi. They made a better move here as Roy > Domi.

Sabres signed Teppo Nummimen as well. He's getting older, but he can still play, He's now the Sabres #1 dman...

and VEL...cant really blame the B's for wanting to get Thorton long term. Although Thorton doesnt seem to be bitting. If the B's choke this year, and don't look good for the playoffs, watch for them to trade Thorton, as im sure he'll be testing the FA market next season.

Everyone expected him to be delt now, but doesn't seem to be happening.

I think if they get some bodies around him, which they seem to be doing, all should be fine.

[MoRcHeEbA]

I would bet the B's will be trying to trade him all season, They just need someone to bite. Rumor in the Winnipeg paper today was him to the Av's for Tanguay and a conditional pick.

[MoRcHeEbA]

Thornton isn't mad at the team. He's said he likes the team. He's pissed at management and the city press for no one backing him up in the playoffs last time.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

holy shit @ all these moves

Ducks need to sign Niedermayer FFS

Done, chief.

Can't believe Wild aren't getting in with the action at the mo. Yeah, we've resigned Manny and Chouinard, but goddamnit we are missing out.

[VonErich Lives]

Thornton isn't mad at the team. He's said he likes the team. He's pissed at management and the city press for no one backing him up in the playoffs last time.

It was more to do with the press, he got pissy that when he didn't play great in the playoffs they wrote about it. It came out later that he was injured and no one knew.

That being said, the Bruins the last few years have said they wouldn't sign big or long contracts because they knew there would be a new agreement a teams would be cutting players and salary...

Well, looks like they were right. I also find it intersting they seem to be spending top money on older guys, who only may have a few years if that, maybe they think a lot of teams are going to max their cap quick and be stuck with aging over salaried players and they'll be able to scoop up some young guys?

Still looking at season tickets, flipping between 2 season tix or 4 1/2 season tickets...

[Yashamaga]

http://www2.sportsnet.ca/nhl/free_agent_tracker.html

Incase anyone wants it, that site has all of the signings and is updated hourly.

[Yashamaga]

Leetch
Murray
Zhamnov
Scatchard
McEacheran


nice signings there IMO

we still need either one more winger or one more D man. They should look into getting Kariya or Hamrlik

I was really hoping they'd sign Rafalski, but he went back to NJ.

The probable lines are this:

Isbister-Thornton-Murray
Samsonov-Zhamnov-Bergeron
Axelsson-Scatchard-McEacheran
Huml-Hilbert-Fitzgerald

Leetch-Boynton
Gil-Girard
Moran-Stuart/Dallman/Alberts/Jurcina

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I'm LOVING the B's 2nd line. Sammy, Zhammy, and Patrice are gonna light shit up.

[Yashamaga]

Also, if Sergei Zinovjev decides to come over from Russia and get in Camp, that kid will be something special. He reminds me of Samsonov.

[Yashamaga]

Posted on MapleLeafs.com Forums:

Chicago Sportsradio (ESPN 1000) is reporting a three-way deal between the Hawks, Boston, and Toronto. Chicago sends Eric Daze to Boston; the Bruins send Thornton to Toronto; Leafs send Belfour to Chicago. Chicago Lapointe signing cleared way for the deal; adding Belfour returns him to his original team.

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fuck that.

and it was posted on the Leafs forum, so I doubt there's any truth to it.

MOC isn't retarded enough to send Thornton for Eric fucking Daze

[weather vane]

I say the line up will look more like this

Samsonov-Thornton-Murray
Axelsson-Zhamnov-Bergeron
Isbister-Scatchard-McEacheran
Huml-Free Agent-Fitzgerald

The defence is too hard to call because they have one signed. Two if Moran plays defense. Add Raycroft on defense and it should be an alright year. Looks about the same as last year. Just new third line and Zhamnov for Nylander and Leetch for Gonchar.

[Yashamaga]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to The Hurricane again.



bleed Black and Gold, brother :cool:

[weather vane]

You know what I wouldn't even mind that. Daze is pretty decent and if they sign another top forward and Samsonov its all good. Thornton is pissing me off.

[Yashamaga]

Nah, Sully's gonna pair Isbister with the Joe/Muzz combo and try to make a Knuble out of him. There's no reason to waste Samsonov on that line when he can be doing amazing things with Zhammy and Bergeron.

[Yashamaga]

By waste Sammy I mean that the scoring is mostly going to be Joe feeding Muzz for the goal.

[weather vane]

Isbister is not a top line player in any right but either was Knuble. I dunno.

[Yashamaga]

I forgot Boyes too, replace him w/ Hilbert and send Andy back to Providence.

Thornton is going nowhere. Murray talks to him everyday and his signing is what will keep Joe locked up for the long term. We just need to get it official and then do the same for Sammy.

[MoRcHeEbA]

I wouldn't be shocked to see them move Bergeron to the first line if Thornton stays. The new rules makes the game way faster and Begeron has speed on Murray.

[MoRcHeEbA]

Posted on MapleLeafs.com Forums:

Chicago Sportsradio (ESPN 1000) is reporting a three-way deal between the Hawks, Boston, and Toronto. Chicago sends Eric Daze to Boston; the Bruins send Thornton to Toronto; Leafs send Belfour to Chicago. Chicago Lapointe signing cleared way for the deal; adding Belfour returns him to his original team.

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fuck that.

and it was posted on the Leafs forum, so I doubt there's any truth to it.

MOC isn't retarded enough to send Thornton for Eric fucking Daze

it would save them a ton of money and Daze is better than nothing if they can't sign him long-term. Fuck the leafs though

[MoRcHeEbA]

also don't forget that the Flyers had to throw in a 3rd round pick just so they would take Roenick.

[road doggy dogg]

Pittsburgh gonna win the Cup this year :rant: Lemiuex, Crosby, Gonchar, Recchi, c'monnnn gonna be like the best PP in the league

[McDoogle]

Yea but they're a one line wonder and thats comming from someone who loves Pittsburgh. I doubt they'll even make the playoffs. Same with the leafs, the way things are shaping up the Panthers have a friggin better chance to make the playoffs then the Leafs.

[road doggy dogg]

Yeah but the Leafs are gay

[McDoogle]

Nah they aren't.

[DaveWadding]

Yes, they are,

Tanguay/Forsberg/Hejduk >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tanguay/Turgeon/Hejduk

Blakie/Footer >>>>>>>>>>>>> Blakie/Brisebois

:( Foppa :(

:( Footer :(

[McDoogle]

Philly is going to be HUGE this year. Either Philly or Ottawa is goin to win the cup.

[Lara Emily]

Posted on MapleLeafs.com Forums:

Chicago Sportsradio (ESPN 1000) is reporting a three-way deal between the Hawks, Boston, and Toronto. Chicago sends Eric Daze to Boston; the Bruins send Thornton to Toronto; Leafs send Belfour to Chicago. Chicago Lapointe signing cleared way for the deal; adding Belfour returns him to his original team.

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fuck that.

and it was posted on the Leafs forum, so I doubt there's any truth to it.

MOC isn't retarded enough to send Thornton for Eric fucking Daze


Unless the Leafs then plan on signing a goalie they'd be fucking nuts to make that trade, it would make Trevor Kidd their starting goalie lol.

[Lara Emily]

Yea but they're a one line wonder and thats comming from someone who loves Pittsburgh. I doubt they'll even make the playoffs. Same with the leafs, the way things are shaping up the Panthers have a friggin better chance to make the playoffs then the Leafs.


As it stands the Pens will probably finish either just in or just out of the playoffs. If they manage to sign a top golatender like The Bulin Wall or Cujo and maybe Kariya (he's apparantly conisdering the Sharks or the Pens according to some reports), then it's a different story. Esecially if they can get Malkin and Morozov over from Russia.

[Lara Emily]

Philly is going to be HUGE this year. Either Philly or Ottawa is goin to win the cup.
Their defense is gonna be brutal for the oppsition for sure, adding Forberg was great for them too but they did give up: Roenick (for peanuts), LeClair and Amonte (not to mention losing Recchi already last year). So I think it's hard to say how much better than normal they will be. I think they will probably finish near the top of the Eastern Conference but hardly a lock for the cup at this time. Their Goaltending is still a question mark as always, especially if they lose Burke.

Edit:

There are reports (from FAN 960 in Calgary and Team 1260 in Edmonton) that they are trading Handzus to the Oilers for Marty Reasoner and a draft pick.

Edit2: Seems the rumour has been quashed. So no trade at this time

If that's true they have gutted their offense

[BlackRavyyn]

All I know is Lowe still has 5 million to play with and he's not done shopping just yet...

Come on Kariya... :shifty:

Okay, maybe not that but it's worth a shot.

[Lara Emily]

All I know is Lowe still has 5 million to play with and he's not done shopping just yet...

Come on Kariya... :shifty:

Okay, maybe not that but it's worth a shot.


http://hockeyrumors.blogspot.com/

Rumour there lists Kariya possibly going to Edmonton. Of course in the past few days he's said he was going to Montreal, San Jose, possibly Pittsburgh and now Edmonton so *shrugs*

[CNM]

Kariya is a bum

[Lara Emily]

Kariya is a bum

Ok. Whatever you say.

[CNM]

If you watched him in 03-04 you'd know what I'm talking about

[MoRcHeEbA]

when the AV's got him for a free season and he injured his ankle? OH YA!

[Lara Emily]

If you watched him in 03-04 you'd know what I'm talking about

An off season due to injury does not meen Karyia is washed up and a bum.

[CNM]

He was dogging it before he got hurt and when he got healthy again. I don't know if was pissed that Selanne wasn't playing on his line or what but it was obvious the guy wasn't giving full effort. Maybe he'll return to posting 30 goals a season again with the rule changes but I doubt it.

[YOUR Hero]

Kariya, if he can stay healthy could be a big time goal scorer and point producer in the "new NHL" Unfortunately, he could be concussed from a run in with a butterfly.

[Y2Ant]

FDASKLFSDKLDAFSKL

Niedermayer and Ozolinsh > your team's top d-man tandem

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Nikolai Khabibulin has signed with the Blackhawks. Maybe they won't suck so much this time round.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Kariya is now a Nashville Predator!

[KleptoKlown]

Jason Allison with the maple laughs. lets see if he cans stay healthy

[YOUR Hero]

LO fucking L

Brad MAy was just signed by the Avs.

Why LOL?

Well for those of you who might have fogetten, Brad May is one of the main players being sued by Steve Moore (sucker punchee ala Bertuzzi) So what does this say about how the Avs feel about Steve Moore.

[Yashamaga]

Come on MoC, GIVE ME HAMRLIK! :mad:

[Bricktop]

Kariya is now a Nashville Predator!

He's gone from the Avs to the Predator's, now he's really going places, what a waste. :roll:

[Lara Emily]

He's gone from the Avs to the Predator's, now he's really going places, what a waste. :roll:

The Preds has a nice core of awesome young players, sadly they play in a dead market with hidieous uniforms

[CNM]

Brad May? WTF is Lacroix thinking? Why not just trade for Bertuzzi himself?

[KleptoKlown]

LO fucking L

Brad MAy was just signed by the Avs.

Why LOL?

Well for those of you who might have fogetten, Brad May is one of the main players being sued by Steve Moore (sucker punchee ala Bertuzzi) So what does this say about how the Avs feel about Steve Moore.

LO f'n L indeed.

of course now that steve moore has ruined his own career by suing everyone, no one is going to sign that 4th liner, even if he recovers enough.

bad part is, he has no reason to hold back on the suing spree now.

[KleptoKlown]

Brad May? WTF is Lacroix thinking? Why not just trade for Bertuzzi himself?


yeah, because trading for bertuzzi would be a lot easier than just signing May.

If the Canucks do trade Bertuzzi, do you really think its going to be to a division rival? Especially the one that always seems to do better than the Canucks?

I didnt think it was possible, but we have someone who thinks of stupider ideas than Yash...

[KleptoKlown]

The Preds has a nice core of awesome young players, sadly they play in a dead market with hidieous uniforms

you can rent this cd player in the gaylord center that explains how hockey works, and listen to it before the game starts :rofl:


Learn hockey in 20 minutes or less....or Willie Nelson will personally autograph a picture of you and himself.

[Y2Ant]

Kariya :( :( :(

[Yashamaga]

I didnt think it was possible, but we have someone who thinks of stupider ideas than Yash...

...

Oh, good one


:?: :wtf:

[road doggy dogg]

Palffy to the Pens!! :eek:

[BCWWF]

I've actually heard that Nashville has been pretty good about attendance etc.

[McDoogle]

Their defense is gonna be brutal for the oppsition for sure, adding Forberg was great for them too but they did give up: Roenick (for peanuts), LeClair and Amonte (not to mention losing Recchi already last year). So I think it's hard to say how much better than normal they will be. I think they will probably finish near the top of the Eastern Conference but hardly a lock for the cup at this time. Their Goaltending is still a question mark as always, especially if they lose Burke.

Amonte is washed up, so is LeClair. Giving up Roenick for nothing is tough but i'll take Forsberg over Roenick anyday. I thought Esche was their goalie anyway and he's pretty solid.

Hahah I :heart: the PENS! They're goin to be unbelieveable to watch.

[Gertner]

I think Ant is going to need a change of panties. Ducks signed Niedermayer to a 4 year deals. 6.725 million. Ozolinsh and Nieds...thats some pretty talented offensive dmen.

Blackhawks pick up Martin Lapointe

Pengiuns got Andre Roy, they were after a tough guy, and had links to Domi. They made a better move here as Roy > Domi.

Sabres signed Teppo Nummimen as well. He's getting older, but he can still play, He's now the Sabres #1 dman...

and VEL...cant really blame the B's for wanting to get Thorton long term. Although Thorton doesnt seem to be bitting. If the B's choke this year, and don't look good for the playoffs, watch for them to trade Thorton, as im sure he'll be testing the FA market next season.


ya klown that 1 goal, 1 assist was pretty impressive by Roy:roll:

[Gertner]

Unless the Leafs then plan on signing a goalie they'd be fucking nuts to make that trade, it would make Trevor Kidd their starting goalie lol.


naw Micheal Tellqvist. Kidd isn't on the Leafs anymore

Where's Allan Bester when we need him?

[Zen v.W.o.]

The Penguins are trying to recapture some of that offensive magic of the early to mid 90's they once had. They can never cry poverty again, that's for fucking sure. Damn man...offensively they'll be the shit. They'll still be shit defensively though. Maybe they have Hamrlik next in line?

[YOUR Hero]

I've actually heard that Nashville has been pretty good about attendance etc.

Yes, actually. Great hockey atmosphere, great entertainment feeling at the Nashville center. If a buddy of mine hadn't moved to Nashville (since moved back) and told me how fun it was to go to the games down there and how the fans really got into, I'd never have believed it. Thing is, will it be the same after a year off? Hope so.

[YOUR Hero]

ya klown that 1 goal, 1 assist was pretty impressive by Roy:roll:

Me thinks they signed him for a differnt purpose.

[YOUR Hero]

Ray Whitney for 1.5 million a year? Come on Canucks, you could have afforded that. Nice pick up by the Hurricanes.

[KleptoKlown]

Ray Whitney for 1.5 million a year? Come on Canucks, you could have afforded that. Nice pick up by the Hurricanes.

I was thinking the same thing, especially since he was linked to the nucks in trade rumours a while back.

[KleptoKlown]

ya klown that 1 goal, 1 assist was pretty impressive by Roy:roll:


lol, what kind of shit logic is that?

Kasparaitis only had 1 goal in 03/04 as well...i'd take him over Domi.

[YOUR Hero]

I was thinking the same thing, especially since he was linked to the nucks in trade rumours a while back.

A few years ago, the Nucks and Red Wings were after him, the Wings got him signed @ 3-4 million per. The Canucks were close money wise then. Can't see why they'd shy away at the paltry sum if 1.5.

Ah well. I guess Nonis knows what he's doing... can't blow your load all at once, unlike some other GMs

[BlackRavyyn]

Damnit, first Kariya and now Whitney. Both were players the Oilers were thinking of. I think I read today that they are also thinking of another trade and wanting to get someone but it slips my mind who.... :wtf:

[CNM]

yeah, because trading for bertuzzi would be a lot easier than just signing May.

If the Canucks do trade Bertuzzi, do you really think its going to be to a division rival? Especially the one that always seems to do better than the Canucks?

I didnt think it was possible, but we have someone who thinks of stupider ideas than Yash...

LOL. What? Read it again. I was saying the only thing worse than signing May would be trading for Bertuzzi.

[Y2Ant]

:eek: @ Palffy, pens are gonna be so stacked this year

[McDoogle]

The Pens aren't even close to being stacked bud.

[Yashamaga]

Crosby,Mario,Ziggy,Recchi,Malkin,Gonachar,Tarnstrom,Malone

It's a great offensive club with no defense.

They're the Orioles of the NHL.

[YOUR Hero]

you realize some of the guys you made mention of are Dmen, correct?

[BCWWF]

Yeah Gonchar is a defender. Also, you have to take into consideration that Crosby might not be a superstar, I mean he's like 17. They should at the least be an exciting club that can draw fans again, and at the most a decent playoff team. I'm looking forward to them.

A guy I completely forgot about was that Rick Nash guy (I think its Rick). I remember he was like tearing shit up in Cleveland in 03-04. He's one of those guys who is amazing but doesn't get any publicity. The other guy I forgot about, who was that young guy on the Red Wings who had tonns of points? I remember part of it was because he was on some sweet line, but he's another one of those guys who is going to be really good now too (not that he already wasn't, but now they will be taking over kind of).

[KleptoKlown]

LOL. What? Read it again. I was saying the only thing worse than signing May would be trading for Bertuzzi.

Next time be a little more clear :rant:

Honestly though...im relieved that we don't have someone stupider than Yash.

[KleptoKlown]

you realize some of the guys you made mention of are Dmen, correct?


Gonchar isnt there to block shots though.

[BCWWF]

There was a bunch of rumor at the end of the 2004 season that Manny Fernandez would be traded, possibly to the Av's or something. Anybody know if there are teams still interested?

[Gertner]

lol, what kind of shit logic is that?

Kasparaitis only had 1 goal in 03/04 as well...i'd take him over Domi.

and Domi is a better player,fighter, skater

[Gertner]

lol, what kind of shit logic is that?

Kasparaitis only had 1 goal in 03/04 as well...i'd take him over Domi.

and Kaspar is one of the most over-rated players in the league

[YOUR Hero]

Gonchar isnt there to block shots though.

Not many guys do that to begin with. Gochar, Tarnstrom are Dmen. They'll get the puck out of their zone fast, quick first pass or as in Gonchar's case be able to move it out himself. That counts as something more than just "offense"

[road doggy dogg]

Yeah Gonchar is a defender. Also, you have to take into consideration that Crosby might not be a superstar, I mean he's like 17. They should at the least be an exciting club that can draw fans again, and at the most a decent playoff team. I'm looking forward to them.

A guy I completely forgot about was that Rick Nash guy (I think its Rick). I remember he was like tearing shit up in Cleveland in 03-04. He's one of those guys who is amazing but doesn't get any publicity. The other guy I forgot about, who was that young guy on the Red Wings who had tonns of points? I remember part of it was because he was on some sweet line, but he's another one of those guys who is going to be really good now too (not that he already wasn't, but now they will be taking over kind of).

What, he tied for the lead in goals last year and won the Maurice Richard trophy, I don't consider that "not getting publicity"

[BCWWF]

Which one are you talking about?

And just because he was good doesn't mean he got publicity, whichever one you are talking about. You still here more about JR, Yzerman, and all of the old established players. Nash was in a smaller market so he barely got any exposure, and Datsyuk (is that his name?) was playing on a team with Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brendan Shanahan, Chris Chelios, Nicklas Lindstrom, Darrien Hatcher, and Luc Robitaille, some of the biggest names in hockey. I can assure you that he didn't get great national exposure in the U.S.

Maybe he did in Windsor, but Pierre Marc-Buchard gets good exposure in the Twin Cities, so thats not saying much.

[MoRcHeEbA]

Rick Nash was all over the news up in Canada, of course he's got a huge offensive side but his +- rating was terrible.

[KleptoKlown]

and Domi is a better player,fighter, skater

Fan like this is why Domi signed with the Leafs :yes:

[KleptoKlown]

Not many guys do that to begin with. Gochar, Tarnstrom are Dmen. They'll get the puck out of their zone fast, quick first pass or as in Gonchar's case be able to move it out himself. That counts as something more than just "offense"

He'll join the rush leaving their zone, leaving only 1 dman back, if the puck is turned over, you now have a possible 2 or 3 on 1.

With no red line, watch more for longer passes, cross ice up the middle....perfect for interceptions. This is why you'll still need the big stay at home dman, which the pens are missing.

[MoRcHeEbA]

watch for more cherry picking with no red line :D

[KleptoKlown]

the hell with being a coach, lets watch Gretzky come out of retirement :o

[Gertner]

Fan like this is why Domi signed with the Leafs :yes:


hardly. I hate Tie Domi. He's not worth the money. But, he's still 10 times the player than Andre Roy

[Kapoutman]

I like Andre Roy. I'd take him over Tie Domi.

[Yashamaga]

you realize some of the guys you made mention of are Dmen, correct?

Gonch and Tarnstrom are primarily offensive minded though

[Yashamaga]

As far as Gonchar's defensive skills go, lets just say he won't win a Norris trophy anytime soon.

[Yashamaga]

Next time be a little more clear :rant:

Honestly though...im relieved that we don't have someone stupider than Yash.

Wow you really do have some of the best "burns" around, what with Heart-piercing words such as "stupider" and "dumber idea"

[Zen v.W.o.]

Andre Roy sucks. He takes a dumb penalty every single time he steps on the ice, and oh yeah, he sucks as a fighter for a pretty big guy too.

Domi serves well in what he does best, and can play the game.

[Gertner]

I like Andre Roy. I'd take him over Tie Domi.


you're retarded then

[weather vane]

Osgood back to the Red Wings, I like to see that.

[Nervous Ferret]

Bertuzzi got reinstated motherfuckers

[MoRcHeEbA]

I don't understand why people like Andre Roy so much he's brutal. Domi is a way better all around player. Plus he used to be a Jet :cool:

[Zen v.W.o.]

Well Bert got a mere slap on the wrist. 13 games and a few hundred grand lost. Wow.

The system used in this league for punishing infractions on the ice is a joke. Hunter attacks Turgeon years ago, and gets 21 games for taking him out. Turgeon came back in less then 3 weeks. And therein lies my major problem with this whole ordeal. The fact the league will severely punish a player with less name value as compared to a marquee player. Happens all of the time.

If that injury was caused by any player without name value..and not some marquee player like Bert, the punishment would have been much more severe.
Bert got the star treatment, plain and simple.

[MoRcHeEbA]

ummmmm you do know if there was a season last year he wouldn't have played once. I don't think his punishment should have been withheld just cause the season stopped. 17 months the guy hassn't played hockey. He wassn't allowed to play in the world cup of hockey.

[Zen v.W.o.]

ummmmm you do know if there was a season last year he wouldn't have played once. I don't think his punishment should have been withheld just cause the season stopped. 17 months the guy hassn't played hockey. He wassn't allowed to play in the world cup of hockey.

Nobody played last year(Well some) Certainly Moore hasn't.. Secondly, you dont lose anything by not playing in the word cup. Thirdly, in the end, the punishement, no matter what was handed out, would not bring Moore back, granted. But a stiffer penalty would perhaps set a precedent to possibly cause players to think on the ice before they jump off the handle with their thuggish antics.
Again, I'm not really pissed at Bert for coming back, I'm kinda miffed by the way the league handles shit like this.
Bert got the star treatment. The league brushed it under the carpet so that the whole situation could be forgotten about for the season. They want their league to star off fresh.

[MoRcHeEbA]

again the point is if there was a season last year he would have sat out. It's not HIS fault there wassn't a season and shouldn't be forced to miss two full seasons instead of the one which it would have been.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Why miss a full season? Why not give another 20 or so games? Dont just let him walk due to the lock-out, that is a copout.
Where's the conviction?


Bertuzzi got off light.

[weather vane]

Bertuzzi will do what he wants when he wants. Steve Moore is a bum.

[Yashamaga]

Fuck Steve Moore

he sucked, his kids suck, and his kid's friends suck

[YOUR Hero]

Bertuzzi missed the playoffs also, don't forget. Who knows what might have been had he been in the playoffs.

[Yashamaga]

Yeah maybe the Canucks would have been eliminated even earlier because of the stupid penalties he takes

[MoRcHeEbA]

or maybe they would be up 3 games to 1 and then lose the series.

[Yashamaga]

Yeah maybe their Captain was playing with spaghetti for ribs

[YOUR Hero]

That's a QED, Yash

[Yashamaga]

A WHAT

[YOUR Hero]

QED!

[Yashamaga]

WTF

[BlackRavyyn]

And here I thought there was something significant going on in the free trade signings and there's a discussion on Bertuzzi? Who cares? Take it to another thread!

[Yashamaga]

Let's all talk about the Oilers guys

[MoRcHeEbA]

they're better than the Bruins

[Zen v.W.o.]

^who are the Habs personal bitches...

[Kapoutman]

you're retarded then

I like Domi too, but I like Roy better. That's all I'm saying. But liking another player doesn't make me a retard.

Trying to have a conversation with you must suck.

[MoRcHeEbA]

HE IS A LEAFS FAN

[BCWWF]

Lol, I forget the exact situation, but I remember Bertuzzi getting some penalty that killed any chances of them winning one of those games when the Wild came back from 3-1. Lol, I've always thought he was a dumbass since.

[KleptoKlown]

Wow you really do have some of the best "burns" around, what with Heart-piercing words such as "stupider" and "dumber idea"

yet I can still mumble more about hockey in my sleep than you could read off from "fact sheets" that come in opeechee hockey cards.

[KleptoKlown]

zen is right, Bertuzzi is getting star treatment, and getting off light. He would have sat out more games in a lockout. But i'll be happy to see him back.

The NHL is going for a brand new look, and a fresh start after the lockout, might as well get everything delt with so you really can have a fresh start.

[The Gooch]

Back to Bert and last season(sorry guys and gals). I believe he wasn't allowed to play for any international teams last year because of the suspension. So yes he was penalized for 13 games, playoffs and all of last year should he would have wanted to play.

I feel terrible for Steve Moore and the injury he suffered, but I do believe that there are more than just Bertuzzi to blame for that incident.

1) Tony Gronato. Given the circumstances of the game (a blow out) Moore shouldn't of been on the ice. He was a marked man and the only marked man on the Avalanche line up. I believe this was a very arrogant move on Gronato's part rubbing salt in the wound of the Canucks.

2) The refs. If they would have been smart they would have given Moore a match penalty when he fought earlier in the night to avoid it becoming ugly as he was obviously from the outset a marked man.

3) The media. It reminded me of the hype of the Domi/Probert fight so long ago when Domi was playing in New York.

4) Crawford. You can't tell me he didn't send Bert out there to take Moore out.

5) The League Officials. I don't care what you say. Moore should have been penalized after the fact for the hit on Naslund. If there would have been a suspension perhaps the Canucks wouldn't have been so pissed off and the incident possibly averted.

6) All the players who decided to pile on Bert after the hit. Certainly it looked like Bert knocked him out with the one punch, however the players piling on Bert on a unconcious Moore didn't help Moore's condition. I can't say it caused any injury, but it certainly may have.

My take anyways....

[Gertner]

I like Domi too, but I like Roy better. That's all I'm saying. But liking another player doesn't make me a retard.

Trying to have a conversation with you must suck.

no, saying that a guy who contribute nothing offensivly, takes dumb penalties, can't skate, and isn't even a better fighter than Domi is retarded

[BlackRavyyn]

Let's all talk about the Oilers guys

That's not what I meant Yash. :roll: I meant if you want to talk about Bertuzzi, start a thread. This is a free agent thread. And how about them Oilers - Peca N Pronger... :D

And Cheebs... :love::kiss:

[KleptoKlown]

Back to Bert and last season(sorry guys and gals). I believe he wasn't allowed to play for any international teams last year because of the suspension. So yes he was penalized for 13 games, playoffs and all of last year should he would have wanted to play.

I feel terrible for Steve Moore and the injury he suffered, but I do believe that there are more than just Bertuzzi to blame for that incident.

1) Tony Gronato. Given the circumstances of the game (a blow out) Moore shouldn't of been on the ice. He was a marked man and the only marked man on the Avalanche line up. I believe this was a very arrogant move on Gronato's part rubbing salt in the wound of the Canucks.

2) The refs. If they would have been smart they would have given Moore a match penalty when he fought earlier in the night to avoid it becoming ugly as he was obviously from the outset a marked man.

3) The media. It reminded me of the hype of the Domi/Probert fight so long ago when Domi was playing in New York.

4) Crawford. You can't tell me he didn't send Bert out there to take Moore out.

5) The League Officials. I don't care what you say. Moore should have been penalized after the fact for the hit on Naslund. If there would have been a suspension perhaps the Canucks wouldn't have been so pissed off and the incident possibly averted.

6) All the players who decided to pile on Bert after the hit. Certainly it looked like Bert knocked him out with the one punch, however the players piling on Bert on a unconcious Moore didn't help Moore's condition. I can't say it caused any injury, but it certainly may have.

My take anyways....

Steve Moore was a victem, but he's playing it up way too much.

The Avs signing Brad May should be enough to tell anyone what the AVs and hockey world thing of Moore's lawsuit.

[BCWWF]

Wait, is Chris Pronger on the Oilers? Or is there a different one?

[Lara Emily]

Wait, is Chris Pronger on the Oilers? Or is there a different one?

You didn't know about Pronger's twin brother also named Chris Pronger?

[Zen v.W.o.]

Pronger was traded to the Oilers, yes.

[BCWWF]

Damn, when did that happen, and for who?

Brett Hull back to the Blues damnit :mad:

[Lara Emily]

Damn, when did that happen, and for who?

Brett Hull back to the Blues damnit :mad:


Read this thread :|

[Zen v.W.o.]

We should change the title of this thread to just the "Official NHL off-season" thread or something..this title makes Adam Foote seem all too important.

[YOUR Hero]

Shawn Burke is going to do well on the Lightning. The guy's a good goalie, eh.

[Lara Emily]

And the Pens have a proven starter

they got Jocelyn Thibault from Chicago for a mere 4th round pick in the 2006 draft. Nice job!

He can play started while Fleury develops and he can help Fleury adapt too given that they are both French-Canadians

http://pittsburghpenguins.com/team/press/arts/1286.0.php

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=133011&hubName=nhl

So now all they need to get is maybe another foward (Stumpel would work) and a decent but inexpensive defensive defenseman and they'd be wicked playoff contenders.

[Gertner]

Leafs get Khavanov. Time to plan the cup parade!

[MoRcHeEbA]

I think it's been planned since 1967

[Gertner]

nope. all those other years were just practice parades

[Gertner]

We should change the title of this thread to just the "Official NHL off-season" thread or something..this title makes Aadam Foote seem all too important.


yeah like Official Off Season Thread Eric Boulton signs with Atlanta

[BCWWF]

Foote is important.

Wild resigned Pierre Marc-Buchard and Willie Mitchell, and signed Todd White. I want Richard Park back though.

[YOUR Hero]

The Canucks re-signed the Sardine twins.

[The Gooch]

Hossa is going for arbitration. It will be interesting to see what he receives in the new NHL enviroment. You can bet it will be a couple million less than what he would have before.

Anyone else catch the talk on the people going to arbitration. Seemed like all the players had career highs in points going in to the arbitration process. That is one reason why I like that the owners can take the players to arbitration for non-performance. They always seem to play well when a new contract is on the line, then disappear, and then resurface when it is time to re-negotiate.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

I want Richard Park back though.

Have they traded him?

Also, what has happened to Brunette?

[Gertner]

park got signed by Canucks

Brunette got signed by Colorado

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

park got signed by Canucks

Brunette got signed by Colorado

Sad times.

[BCWWF]

Yeah they were both dropped after the new CBA was signed. Those two were classic Wild, Brunette was the absolute man in the playoffs in '03. Thanks LL, I wasn't aware where they had signed.

What are the Av's going to be like now? No Forsberg, Kariya, or Foote. They still have Sakic, Hejduk, Tanguay, and Blake, do they still have Selane or any other superstars? Looking back its kind of rediculous how the Avs and the Wings didn't completely dominate the league.

Also, Hossa should sign with the Wild. He is my favorite player, but since he isn't going to the Senators are still my fav team.

[The Answer]

http://mattbcomic.com/mattbmedia/doodle-lindros-cover.jpg

:y: :y: :yes: :yes:

[Yashamaga]

Thornton FINALLY re-signs

3 year/20 million

[Yashamaga]

and I heard Lindros is really out of shape and up to 275 lbs now

[The Answer]

and I heard Lindros is really out of shape and up to 275 lbs now

He stated he was 250 at the press conference and usually plays at 244. No problem

[YOUR Hero]

the extra weight is the neck brace.

[Yashamaga]

or the metal in his head

[Gertner]

You guys are alllllll jealous

[BlackRavyyn]

Hmm, Lindros to the Leafs...

And the Calgary Flames continue to go free agent shopping - wow...

[YOUR Hero]

I bet Lindros plays @ 50 games.

[weather vane]

Bruins need a top tier defenceman right now, then we are perfect.

[KleptoKlown]

Lindros to the Leafs might be exactly what he needs to start producing again. If he stays healthy...and thats a big if, I seriously wouldnt doubt him being amoung the leauge leaders in points.

Of course we all know a big sneeze is enough to kill him, so its gonna be interesting.

Allison and Lindros...Leafs are taking some gambles

[Y2Ant]

Bertuzzi can take them both out in one go :shifty:

[KleptoKlown]

so could a windy day....

[Yashamaga]

B's signed Jiri Slegr.

I liked Slegr when he was here for a short time in 03-04. Seemed like he QB'd the PP just as good as Gonchar did but he falls under the radar.

[Yashamaga]

http://www.bostonbruins.com/images/featurepics364322/large_thornton_signs.jpg
NIGGAZ

[Yashamaga]

In an interview on WEEI (Boston Radio) Joe said that he wants to hammer out a longer deal after this one ends, to make him a lifetime Bruin.

He also said that the rumors of him EVER wanting to leave are 100% false and they were started "in Canada by people that wanted me to play for the Leafs"

[Yashamaga]

I'm officially PUMPED up for this season.

I feel that this team is the most solid one that we've had since those early 90's Neely/Bourque/Moog teams. I can't wait for October 5th!:D

[MoRcHeEbA]

wow the Flames are gonna be good this year. Keeping Iginla,Kipur,Warriner to all long term deals will keep them stacked. They added both Amonte and McCarty while only losing Gelinas. I would honestly put them as the team to beat in the west. They're young and fast and have two Defenseman who could easily be on team canada for the olympics next year. crazy.

[BlackRavyyn]

wow the Flames are gonna be good this year. Keeping Iginla,Kipur,Warriner to all long term deals will keep them stacked. They added both Amonte and McCarty while only losing Gelinas. I would honestly put them as the team to beat in the west. They're young and fast and have two Defenseman who could easily be on team canada for the olympics next year. crazy.

Who do you think is going to succeed in the East - Ottawa perhaps?

[road doggy dogg]

Pittsburgh, even if it is just a one-shot deal

[Gertner]

Not that big of gambles. If they don't work out they are only on 1 year contracts, so if they do well, sign them for longer, if they get hurt, no problems.

[Yashamaga]

Calgary signed Hamrlik too

[MoRcHeEbA]

Rumors got it that the "future considerations" for Roenick that LA offered will infact be Roenick back to Philly at the trade deadline if the kings aren't doing well in the standings.

[Yashamaga]

Is that even possible?

I mean that's pretty much trading JR for JR

[MoRcHeEbA]

yup

[Yashamaga]

Or like a loan

regardless, I doubt it goes down because the Flyers will still probably be over the cap. I suppose Roenick makes quite a few bucks and I don't think they'll be able to clear the space they need to retain him.

[Yashamaga]

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sp...ey/12376818.htm



Regarding the trade of Jeremy Roenick, the "future considerations" likely will be based on his performance in Los Angeles and become a draft pick. However, don't be surprised if the Kings are out of the playoff picture come March, and the Flyers need a center because of an injury, to see Roenick come back as those same "future considerations." By March, J.R.'s salary would be down to about $1.8 million. It's a wild theory, but plausible.

[asphyXy]

LeClair = Pens.

Glen Sather: "Hello Last-place-in-Atlantic. Nice to meet you."

[Yashamaga]

Is that official?

[road doggy dogg]

Yes.

[road doggy dogg]

LeClair signing is also official

[road doggy dogg]

See what I did there? :rofl:

[Lara Emily]

Hopefully he can still go at a top level. Hope they didn't overpay him either.

[Yashamaga]

yeah haha

[Gertner]

lol. Friggen Rangers. Get fucked in the draft, have no young talent besides Jessiman

[samichna]

I bumped into Eric Lindros yesterday, actually.

He seems to be in pretty good shape. Not too far off his game weight.

[Zen v.W.o.]

The Pens will score goals, but can they stop them? Well improved, but too many questions.

[MoRcHeEbA]

lol, get off the pens nuts, They're a bottom half playoff team MAYBE at best.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Yeah, instead we should just talk about the Habs, and how they will be slapping the B's around this season like the bitches they all are.

The big bad Bruins, and the fact they cant beat the "smurfs" is always amusing to me. Not cuz they should be beating them that is. Of course not.
Just that they actually think they should be.

[BlackRavyyn]

I bumped into Eric Lindros yesterday, actually.

Did he get a concussion? :D

*sorry, that was way too easy*

[Yashamaga]

Did he get a concussion? :D

*sorry, that was way too easy*

Damn, you stole my joke:(

Yeah it was way too easy.

[Gertner]

You'll all be kissin my ass when lindros scores 50 goals this year

[BlackRavyyn]

You'll all be kissin my ass when lindros scores 50 goals this year

And you'll be crying in your beer when on his first shift, in his first game...someone lines him up for a hit and Domi is nowhere to be found...

[KleptoKlown]

Moginly back to the Devs
Cujo looks to be signing with the Coyotes
Canucks picked up Anson Carter.

[weather vane]

Travis Green bitches! FUCKIN RIGHTS!

[Gertner]

And you'll be crying in your beer when on his first shift, in his first game...someone lines him up for a hit and Domi is nowhere to be found...


Belak bitch

[MoRcHeEbA]

holy shit.

TEAM 1040/MOJO 730 (VANCOUVER) : reported the following rumour has been making the rounds involving a major deal between the Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks. Apparently first reported on a South Florida sportsradio station, the trade (in its various incarnations) would the Canucks ship a combination of Ed Jovanovski, Dan Cloutier, Jarkko Ruutu, Matt Cooke, and either prospect Ryan Kesler or a high draft pick to the Panthers in exchange for Roberto Luongo, Jay Bouwmeester, Khristian Huselius and a conditional pick.

insane if the Panthers do that.

[MoRcHeEbA]

also has to the JR back to Philly thing appearently it can't be done.

"I don’t believe that is possible. I believe Winnipeg once traded someone away for future considerations at the trading deadline back in the late 80’s and then in the off season received that player back. After that season, the NHL put in a rule that a player could not be traded back as the “future considerations”. I had thought it was Brent Ashton, but I don’t remember exactly."

[MoRcHeEbA]

Winnipeg :cool:

[YOUR Hero]

Vancouver basically did that with Geoff Sanderson a couple years ago. Them and Carolina.

[YOUR Hero]

holy shit.

TEAM 1040/MOJO 730 (VANCOUVER) : reported the following rumour has been making the rounds involving a major deal between the Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks. Apparently first reported on a South Florida sportsradio station, the trade (in its various incarnations) would the Canucks ship a combination of Ed Jovanovski, Dan Cloutier, Jarkko Ruutu, Matt Cooke, and either prospect Ryan Kesler or a high draft pick to the Panthers in exchange for Roberto Luongo, Jay Bouwmeester, Khristian Huselius and a conditional pick.

insane if the Panthers do that.

If the Canucks weren't in a position to contend for the Cup, that wouldn't be a bad trade. I believe however it would be foolish on Vancouver's part at this time... I'd have to see the final player's involved to be completely sure of my opinion.

[Kapoutman]

Luongo is all over the sports channels. He seems to be unhappy with Florida sending him in arbitration.

There was the Canucks rumour, a rumour sending him to Montreal along with Bouwmeester against Ryder, Theodore and a draft pic as well as an unspecified Carolina rumour.

[BCWWF]

Loungo is a 96 on NHL 2005.

[Y2Ant]

Loungo is a 96 on NHL 2005.
ok alphabean

[BCWWF]

Seriously though, WTF I didn't know he was that good.

[YOUR Hero]

Roberto is one of the best young goalies in the league.