NHL 2005-2006 Season / 2006 Offseason Thread

[LoDownM]

:wave: Av's, time to break out them golf clubs.

[Lara Emily]

4 goals. Looked like a superstar tonight with that wristshot of his.

He's got an amazing one that's for sure, in 3 or 4 years I could see him being a candidate for having the best shot in the league

[Fignuts]

2-0 sabres right now.

[Blitz]

Wow, Buffalo 3-0.

[Skippord]

I WANT TO FUCKING STAB LUPUL IN THE FACE

[YOUR Hero]

BIG win for the OIl last night. Holy shit, that was a good game. Don't know if you easterners caught it, but that game was entertaining.

[Blitz]

Yeah, 'twas a good game. Rolo and Toskala were standing on their heads.

[YOUR Hero]

This Ottawa/Buffalo game is high tempo tonight, boiiii

[Fignuts]

chara in the box. Powerplay.

The time is now.

come oooonnnnnnnnn n

[Fignuts]

DIVING!?

FUCK YOIU YOU BLIND FUCKING FUCKS WHAT ABOUTR AFINEGENOV AND THE THE TWO CHEAPSHOTS HE GOT YOU FUCKING NAZI DULLWITTED RETARD FUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!??

[YOUR Hero]

I take it you're not completely happy with tonights result?

:LOL:

[road doggy dogg]

Avs swepttttttttttttt away

[Lara Emily]

Sens stay alive for at least one more night

[Gertner]

Leafs hire Paul Maurice as their coach. Great move IMO

[YOUR Hero]

Maurice has an NHL track record, a pretty damn good one. The Leafs neds to makes player moves too.

[BlackRavyyn]

And nary a mention of the 6-3 game tonight for the Oil against the Sharks. Sharks went up 2-0, Edmonton scored, then San Jose made it 3-1. Then the Oil scored FIVE unanswered goals...

Hmm...what's that I smell? Shark fin cooked in Oil? Oh I hope they take it to them in the HP pavilion and then win it at home. I don't know what they'll do, if they win, against a well rested Ducks team but for now...savour the moment....

[YOUR Hero]

Oilers looked great last night.

[YOUR Hero]

Ottawa, out

Buffalo wins again in OT. Short-Handed no less.

OMG.

Buffalo was definitely the better team in this series.

[Y2Ant]

Awwwww I wanted both the Avs and Devils to both get swept since I hate them :(

Hurricanes-Sabres and Ducks-??? as the finals? I honestly can't pick between San Jose and Edmonton, kinda hoping for the Oilers :o

[Skippord]

The Oilers better fucking win it

[Lara Emily]

Ottawa, out

Buffalo wins again in OT. Short-Handed no less.

OMG.

Buffalo was definitely the better team in this series.

There was no definites in this series. Sens a lot of the time beat themselves and Buffalo took advantage.

[road doggy dogg]

Yeah, like he said, Buffalo was definitely the better team.

[Lara Emily]

Yeah, like he said, Buffalo was definitely the better team.

Right that's why 3 out of the 4 Sabres wins went to OT. That's why each game was decided by one goal, that's why the Sens outshot the Sabres in the large majority of the games. Look I'm not aguing that Buffalo didn't deserve to win this series (the Sens screwed themselves), but to try and make it sound like the Sabres dominated the Sens or something is crap.

[Lara Emily]

Yeah, like he said, Buffalo was definitely the better team.

Right that's why 3 out of the 4 Sabres wins went to OT. That's why each game was decided by one goal, that's why the Sens outshot the Sabres in the large majority of the games. Look I'm not aguing that Buffalo didn't deserve to win this series (the Sens screwed themselves), but I don't think there were any definites in this series.

That being said my hat goes off to the Sabres for taking advantage of Ottawa's implosion and for their amazing work at trapping the Heatley/Spezza/Eaves line in their own zone a lot in game 5.

[McDoogle]

Vintage Sens. Always the team you can count on to fuck up in the playoffs.

[McDoogle]

There is one definitive in the series and that was Ryan Miller played better then Emry. Emry didn't play bad, actually he played well but Miller is unbeatable.

[YOUR Hero]

Lara, the Sabres were the better team. I don't care if 3 of the Buffalo wins were in OT. They were wins. Win = better team. Ottawa was the better team on only one night. Ottawa underachieved once again. Come playoffs they play just well enough to loose. That's not a sign of a great team on the rise.

Enjoy your regular seasons, they do well there.

[Zen v.W.o.]

The ONLY time that a team advanced to the next round this year, that was not the better team, were the Canes over the Habs. The Habs outplayed the Canes in that series, but the refs and bounces all went the Canes way.

[The Miz]

Sharks doing their best 2001 Oakland Athletics impression

[Lara Emily]

The ONLY time that a team advanced to the next round this year, that was not the better team, were the Canes over the Habs. The Habs outplayed the Canes in that series, but the refs and bounces all went the Canes way.

Same can be said (minus the refs) for the Sens/Sabres series.

[RoXer]

Sharks doing their best 2001 Oakland Athletics impression
fuck you. For both comments.

[Lara Emily]

BWHAHAHAHAHA

Oh Man I dunno what Rutherford is trying to do here but man this is a classic quote

(CP) - Eleven teams have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs and Jim Rutherford believes his Carolina Hurricanes beat the best of them.
But the general manager isn't talking about the New Jersey Devils.
"No disrespect to Philadelphia, Ottawa and New Jersey, they're all good teams, but some teams are a little better than others and I think Montreal is one of those teams," Rutherford said from Raleigh, N.C.

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Playoffs/Carolina/2006/05/16/1582729-cp.html

I'll take the Sens or Devils over the Canadiens and hell if his quote expands to the west the Red Wings, Avs, Stars, Flames, right now thanks.

I might even take the Rangers and Flyers too. Not saying Montreal is a bad team but they are hardly the best team to be eliminated from the playoffs.

[McDoogle]

Ottawa has absolutely no heart at all. They'll never win a championship.

[YOUR Hero]

He shoots, he scores.

2-0 Edmonton in the 3rd period. Getting close.

[YOUR Hero]

What Ottawa needs is a guy like Messier was. Someone that's won championships, someone to come in and become the type of leader the Sens have never had.

[Lara Emily]

What Ottawa needs is a guy like Messier was. Someone that's won championships, someone to come in and become the type of leader the Sens have never had.

Sakic would be perfect but that'll never happen.

[Lara Emily]

He shoots, he scores.

2-0 Edmonton in the 3rd period. Getting close.

The second goal was pure hard work by the Oilers, just watching them I said to my dad they deserve a goal here and sure enough 10 seconds later they scored. This Oilers team is a treat to watch, I said they would be at the start of the season.

[YOUR Hero]

Sakic would be perfect but that'll never happen.

If Ottawa gave up on Hasek and didn't resign both Redden and Chara, they could maybe manage to get Sakic in there. If he wanted to play there... From what I understand he's all about The Avs, maybe would consider Vancouver (hometown reasons)

[weather vane]

OILERSSSSSSSSSS

[Blitz]

OILERSSSSSSSSSS
Exactly what I was gonna post.

[Y2Ant]

Naslund-Sakic-Bertuzzi would be sick

[Lara Emily]

Naslund-Sakic-Bertuzzi would be sick

Bert is basically guaranteed gone from Vancouver.

[weather vane]

yeah and I can only pray that he will go to the Bruins

he would make a perfect Bruin

[YOUR Hero]

He'll most likely be moved. It's not a guarantee, but it would be best for both sides if he was.

[The Miz]

Elias-Thornton-Cheechoo

[Blitz]

Elias and Sakic will both go to the Leafs (/no chance in hell)

[Skippord]

If Ottawa gave up on Hasek and didn't resign both Redden and Chara, they could maybe manage to get Sakic in there. If he wanted to play there... From what I understand he's all about The Avs, maybe would consider Vancouver (hometown reasons)
Hes said he wants to retire here so I dont think so

[Skippord]

BTW I will be pissed the fuck off if we lose either Hinote or Svatos

[MVP]

yeah and I can only pray that he will go to the Bruins

he would make a perfect Bruin

I doubt the Bruins will sign him cause of his huge contract.

Plus they're gonna build the team around Patrice anyway. :D

[Fignuts]

3-1 canes right now in game 2.

Expecting a comeback in the third.

[Bazooka]

No Tampa Bay lightning, no Sharks. Only Canadian team I really care for right now is the Flames but they are out. None of my favourites are left so I suppose I will just enjoy the games and not really pick a favourite.

Canes look to be doing all right, nice defensive block into the net. Got close near the end, 4-3.

[MVP]

Bruins had no shot of making the playoffs period so now I want Buffalo to win. I used to hate them, but this year they really turned around and I think they are the overall best team in the NHL, even without anybody that single-handedly stands out.

[Blitz]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8761/edmontonoilers8of.gif VS http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9241/carolina3co.gif

What'd'ya all think? I say Oil in 6.

[RoXer]

I'm for the Red X's

[Y2Ant]

I think the Canes will win in 5 or 6 but I hope not, gogo Edmonton

[YOUR Hero]

The Oil in 6

[MVP]

Canes 4-2
Staal = MVP

[The Miz]

Oil Show in 7

[YOUR Hero]

UNless the Canes can get some proper, stable goaltending, they don't stand much of a chance.

[AareDub]

I don't give a shit about either team, but damn this game has been pretty good.

[The Miz]

Fuck, Roloson is done for the series. Canes in 6

[HeartBreakMan2k]

Canes in 6 bitches.

[AareDub]

Nah, with Rolo out, Canes for the sweep.


... it's a sad day in hockey when the Canes win the Stanley Cup.

[Blitz]

Still sticking with the Oil. I have faith.

[Y2Ant]

Yeah kinda looks like the Oil is gonna get raped

[Zen v.W.o.]

The Canes toughest opponents were in round 1. Odd.

[Skippord]

Edmonton wins a game hoorah

[YOUR Hero]

You guys giving up on the Oil? - for shame.

[The Icon of Elisim]

That game was so much fun to watch. Just an amazing crowd

Anthem gave me chills, dunno about anyone else

[Y2Ant]

come on edmonton

[Zelda]

:mad:

[road doggy dogg]

They've pushed to game 6 at leastttttt so far. Come on Edmonton.

[Blitz]

Jussi Markkanennnnnnnnnnnn

[Skippord]

Hows aboot those Oilers

[ClockShot]

Whalercanes are gonna pull it off tonight.

[Johnny Vegas]

Hows aboot those Oilers getting their ass kicked tonight

It's about time they put the game on NBC...makes the finals mean something.

It's phat how they used "Rock You Like A Hurricane" as their entrance muzik

[road doggy dogg]

Fuckin Hurricanes

[Blitz]

^^^^^^^^^^^^

What he said.

[Johnny Vegas]

What he didn't say

STANELY CUP MOTHERFUCKING CHAMPS LADIES!!

[RaginRonic]

Well, another fixed Stanley Cup Finals, ladies and gentlemen. Gary Bettman's vision for holding the Canadian teams out of Cup possesion continues. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Gary told Carolina to lose Games 5 and 6 on purpose just to screw Edmonton in Game 7(which he secretly did), to give the hicks an opinion on a game they don't really care about(casual fans looking for TV time and false sympathy from NBC). Carolina gets no congratu-fucking-lations from me, because I'm tired of no Canadian dominion over the NHL, where our national image should supersede American money.

I curse all NHL teams in the southeast from NHL existence. I'm through with agreeing with anything you pieces-of-shit want out of Canada, without keeping your hands off the Cup. You are now on my radar-screen for annihilation if I'm ever down there, you cocksuckin' prick in-breeder fag fuck-heads. Get out of hockey, and stop holding OUR trophy hostage for that ungrateful fuck Bettman.

And Bettman, if you're out there, Ragin' Ronic wants to wreck your cheap ass by lynching you. Don't look for me, cause my rage at you is all-encompassing. DON'T LOOK FOR ME, YANKEE HORSECOCKSUCKER!

[CNM]

...

[DaveWadding]

Well, another fixed Stanley Cup Finals, ladies and gentlemen. Gary Bettman's vision for holding the Canadian teams out of Cup possesion continues. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Gary told Carolina to lose Games 5 and 6 on purpose just to screw Edmonton in Game 7(which he secretly did), to give the hicks an opinion on a game they don't really care about(casual fans looking for TV time and false sympathy from NBC). Carolina gets no congratu-fucking-lations from me, because I'm tired of no Canadian dominion over the NHL, where our national image should supersede American money.

I curse all NHL teams in the southeast from NHL existence. I'm through with agreeing with anything you pieces-of-shit want out of Canada, without keeping your hands off the Cup. You are now on my radar-screen for annihilation if I'm ever down there, you cocksuckin' prick in-breeder fag fuck-heads. Get out of hockey, and stop holding OUR trophy hostage for that ungrateful fuck Bettman.

And Bettman, if you're out there, Ragin' Ronic wants to wreck your cheap ass by lynching you. Don't look for me, cause my rage at you is all-encompassing. DON'T LOOK FOR ME, YANKEE HORSECOCKSUCKER!

Did you skip your meds or something?

[road doggy dogg]

Well, another fixed Stanley Cup Finals, ladies and gentlemen. Gary Bettman's vision for holding the Canadian teams out of Cup possesion continues. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Gary told Carolina to lose Games 5 and 6 on purpose just to screw Edmonton in Game 7(which he secretly did), to give the hicks an opinion on a game they don't really care about(casual fans looking for TV time and false sympathy from NBC). Carolina gets no congratu-fucking-lations from me, because I'm tired of no Canadian dominion over the NHL, where our national image should supersede American money.

I curse all NHL teams in the southeast from NHL existence. I'm through with agreeing with anything you pieces-of-shit want out of Canada, without keeping your hands off the Cup. You are now on my radar-screen for annihilation if I'm ever down there, you cocksuckin' prick in-breeder fag fuck-heads. Get out of hockey, and stop holding OUR trophy hostage for that ungrateful fuck Bettman.

And Bettman, if you're out there, Ragin' Ronic wants to wreck your cheap ass by lynching you. Don't look for me, cause my rage at you is all-encompassing. DON'T LOOK FOR ME, YANKEE HORSECOCKSUCKER!

You do realize there are more Canadian-born players on the Hurricanes than the Oilers, right

[The Outlaw]

lol you spaz

CAROLINAAAAAA

[RoXer]

lol

[Skippord]

Well, another fixed Stanley Cup Finals, ladies and gentlemen. Gary Bettman's vision for holding the Canadian teams out of Cup possesion continues. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Gary told Carolina to lose Games 5 and 6 on purpose just to screw Edmonton in Game 7(which he secretly did), to give the hicks an opinion on a game they don't really care about(casual fans looking for TV time and false sympathy from NBC). Carolina gets no congratu-fucking-lations from me, because I'm tired of no Canadian dominion over the NHL, where our national image should supersede American money.

I curse all NHL teams in the southeast from NHL existence. I'm through with agreeing with anything you pieces-of-shit want out of Canada, without keeping your hands off the Cup. You are now on my radar-screen for annihilation if I'm ever down there, you cocksuckin' prick in-breeder fag fuck-heads. Get out of hockey, and stop holding OUR trophy hostage for that ungrateful fuck Bettman.

And Bettman, if you're out there, Ragin' Ronic wants to wreck your cheap ass by lynching you. Don't look for me, cause my rage at you is all-encompassing. DON'T LOOK FOR ME, YANKEE HORSECOCKSUCKER!

What the fuck is wrong with you

[MVP]

So when I said Eric Staal was gonna win the Conn Smythe trophy, I actually meant Cam Ward.

[Johnny Vegas]

Well, another fixed Stanley Cup Finals, ladies and gentlemen. Gary Bettman's vision for holding the Canadian teams out of Cup possesion continues. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Gary told Carolina to lose Games 5 and 6 on purpose just to screw Edmonton in Game 7(which he secretly did), to give the hicks an opinion on a game they don't really care about(casual fans looking for TV time and false sympathy from NBC). Carolina gets no congratu-fucking-lations from me, because I'm tired of no Canadian dominion over the NHL, where our national image should supersede American money.

I curse all NHL teams in the southeast from NHL existence. I'm through with agreeing with anything you pieces-of-shit want out of Canada, without keeping your hands off the Cup. You are now on my radar-screen for annihilation if I'm ever down there, you cocksuckin' prick in-breeder fag fuck-heads. Get out of hockey, and stop holding OUR trophy hostage for that ungrateful fuck Bettman.

And Bettman, if you're out there, Ragin' Ronic wants to wreck your cheap ass by lynching you. Don't look for me, cause my rage at you is all-encompassing. DON'T LOOK FOR ME, YANKEE HORSECOCKSUCKER!


Ronic is on the cronic

[MVP]

Joe Thornton won the Hart Trophy.

Good job Bruins :n:

[Zen v.W.o.]

Jagr won the pearson.:y:

Annnnnnd, Bert is in Florida now, while Luongo is with the Nucks.

[RoXer]

So uh....yeah okay, I don't mind the new Anaheim Ducks colors/logo/etc. Kinda looks like the Penguins but okay.


http://www.anaheimducks.com/images/200606/1304.f.jpg

[Blitz]

Helluva move for Vancouver :y:

[Lara Emily]

And Florida just took about a million steps backwards in development unless they can seriously beef up their and/or pick up a guy like Geber on the FA market cause Auld/Mclennan + 40 shots avg a night = Getting shelled.

[samichna]

A few things:

- The Bertuzzi/Luongo deal is probably the biggest in years. I think it will work out well for both teams. (It might not help Florida as a team actually, because Luungo was their backbone, but the change of scenery will definitely be good for Bertuzzi, and when he is on his game, he is a threat.)

- Rod Brind'Amour signed a new five-year deal with the Hurricanes.

- Chris Pronger has apparently asked to be traded out of Edmonton for personal reasons.

- The NHL entry draft is today.

It's looking to be an interesting off-season, and I'm already looking forward to the start of the 2006-07 season this fall.

[Zen v.W.o.]

So uh....yeah okay, I don't mind the new Anaheim Ducks colors/logo/etc. Kinda looks like the Penguins but okay.


http://www.anaheimducks.com/images/200606/1304.f.jpg


You know what I like about these jerseys? That they arent beeing unveiled in those reebok styled jerseys that the players were forced to wear during the olympics and other international tourneys. The NHL said they might have went with them..thank god they arent. I hope.

I want my jerseys baggier.

[Blitz]

Colorado trades Alex Tanguay to Calgary for Jordan Leopold and some draft picks.

Damn nice deal for the Flames.

[CNM]

What a horrible deal for the Avs. Get Dion Phaneuf or don't trade Tanguay to the Flames.

[Skippord]

WHAT THE FUCK?

[Skippord]

I cut into my forehead with my fingernail reading that

[Blitz]

LA Kings trade Pavol Demitra to Minnesota Wild for Patrick O'Sullivan and the 17th overall pick this year

Demitra and Gaborik= :drool:

[Blitz]

Andrew Raycroft to Toronto for Tuuka Rask

:y: :y: :y:

[Lara Emily]

And the Pens select another centre, they now have 3 guys who can play centre on the first line, kinda of an odd choice, I'd have taken a guy like Toews who has experiance on the wing. Since by all accounts they are going to have to convert Staal into a winger.

[The Outlaw]

Colorado trades Alex Tanguay to Calgary for Jordan Leopold and some draft picks.

Damn nice deal for the Flames.

Pierre/Francois/whoever makes the decisions received a hard dick in the anus on that deal.

[BlackRavyyn]

- Chris Pronger has apparently asked to be traded out of Edmonton for personal reasons.

That's right samichna, Pronger's agent has officially filed a trade request for Pronger. Peca and Roli are the other two top players that appear to want out of Edmonton. But Lowe has offered Roloson's agent a deal as he wants to secure the #1 goalie...

My opinion? Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out Pronger, pretty shitty if you ask me but hey - that's how big time stars get what they want...

[McDoogle]

Apparently the leafs are the top running team for him. It's reported that Edmonton wanted Kaberle and Steen but the Leafs weren't willing to give up Steen but instead offered Stajan but Edmonton refused. There is a good chance that if McCabe doesn't sign that deal by July 1st the Leafs will actually execute that deal because Kaberle's no trade clause doesn't kick in until July 1st.

God I hope the Leafs get Pronger. He's unbelieveable.

[Blitz]

No way they should get rid of Steen OR Stajan.

[McDoogle]

I would for Pronger.

[BCWWF]

I have mixed opinions on the Dmitra trade, as O'Sullivan has put up some huge numbers in the minors so far, but it really is time for the Wild to start winning some games and this move helps that. Also, Peca apparently wants to come back to his hometown club.

As for the Luongo deal, I am kind of out of touch with hockey, but I don't really like it. No doubt Luongo is one of the top goalies out there, but it seems like Vancouver could have gotten a good goalie without giving up a star player like Bertuzzi. I'm just glad to see Bertuzzi gone from the division.

[MVP]

Bertuzzi seems like he's more trouble than what he's worth in Vancouver. We'll see how well he plays with Jokinen and the rest of the Panthers.

[BCWWF]

Yeah, my opinion is definately skewed because the last time I really watched Bertuzzi play was when the Wild beat them in the playoffs a few years back and he was a complete douche but pretty good, so meh.

[Lara Emily]

I have mixed opinions on the Dmitra trade, as O'Sullivan has put up some huge numbers in the minors so far, but it really is time for the Wild to start winning some games and this move helps that. Also, Peca apparently wants to come back to his hometown club.

As for the Luongo deal, I am kind of out of touch with hockey, but I don't really like it. No doubt Luongo is one of the top goalies out there, but it seems like Vancouver could have gotten a good goalie without giving up a star player like Bertuzzi. I'm just glad to see Bertuzzi gone from the division.

You are out of touch with hockey. Bert was all but finished in Vancouver, he had an abysmal year, he just didn't show up at all, to get one of the best goaltenders in the NHL for a guy who everyone knew the Nucks wanted gone is amazing. If Luongo sings long term then the Nucks raped Florida.

[Lara Emily]

I have mixed opinions on the Dmitra trade, as O'Sullivan has put up some huge numbers in the minors so far, but it really is time for the Wild to start winning some games and this move helps that. Also, Peca apparently wants to come back to his hometown club.


Peca wants to play for Toronto?

[Zen v.W.o.]

Peca wants to play for Toronto?


No, Buffalo or perhaps the Islanders.

[Lara Emily]

No, Buffalo or perhaps the Islanders.
I was joking, it just seems like BCWWF was implying that he wanted to go to Minnesota (for whatever reason implying it was his hometown, which it's not, dunno how he can go back to place he's never really been *shrugs*)

[BCWWF]

My bad, I meant Mark Parrish. Didn't those two play together at one point on the Islanders or something? Mixed it up. There was another player who was rumored to want to come back to the Twin Cities, don't know if either will happen though with the Wild's management.

[weather vane]

This off season has been sick so far. TUKKA RASK!!!!!!!!

[weather vane]

I take back that statement. Bye Bye Boynton. :(

[weather vane]

At least we got Mara. He is a good offensive defencemen. Also grew up im Massachusetts so that is also pretty cool.

I'm just really sad to see Boynton go. A really great guy.

[samichna]

The best story of the off-season thus far has got to be Jose Theodore's girlfriend of eight years (and baby mama) dumping him because he banged Paris Hilton.

[Lara Emily]

My bad, I meant Mark Parrish. Didn't those two play together at one point on the Islanders or something? Mixed it up. There was another player who was rumored to want to come back to the Twin Cities, don't know if either will happen though with the Wild's management.
If the Wild are smart they stay the fuck away from Parish, decent offensive upside but he's a defensive liability to the max.

[BCWWF]

I don't know the exact stats, but I would have to assume that Minnesota is the biggest supplier of NHL players among the 50 states, so that puts a lot of guys' names out there. Phil Housley was one that they passed on a few years ago, now it is Parrish and somebody else. The only one that I am really pissed about though was Modano, who apparently would have come back last year but we simply weren't interested.

[Lara Emily]

I don't know the exact stats, but I would have to assume that Minnesota is the biggest supplier of NHL players among the 50 states, so that puts a lot of guys' names out there. Phil Housley was one that they passed on a few years ago, now it is Parrish and somebody else. The only one that I am really pissed about though was Modano, who apparently would have come back last year but we simply weren't interested.

It would be Minnesota vs Massachusetts for the title of Hockey state.

[The Miz]

Rumored trade in the works:

Senators get:
Vesa Toskala

Sharks get:
Martin Havlát

I thought the Sharks would trade Nabokov but this deal might be too good to pass up. Havlát/Thornton/Cheechoo would be ridiculous

[weather vane]

I FUCKIN LOVE THE OFF SEASON!

[Blitz]

Heard a rumour saying Pronger to the Leafs for Tucker, Kaberle, and Kronwall. Bad deal. Any one of those players straight up, I'd say do it, but all 3? I dunno....

[Lara Emily]

Heard a rumour saying Pronger to the Leafs for Tucker, Kaberle, and Kronwall. Bad deal. Any one of those players straight up, I'd say do it, but all 3? I dunno....

Well of course you'd do it straight up one for one but lol, are you going to tell me you think Tucker is worth Pronger, that Kaberle is worth Pronger, that Kronwall is worth pronger. If so you are fucking nuts.

Pronger is one of the best defensemen in the league you gotta give quality to get quality and like fuck Toronto has anyone worth a damn for a one for one trade.

[Blitz]

I never said any of them were worth Pronger, I just said if it was only one of them in the trade, then do it.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Roberts now might want back in with TO. Sometimes you gotta wonder what the players are thinking. He leaves them to sign elsewhere, yet after one season he wants back.

If I'm TO I'd pass anyways, yeah he brings grit and leadership, but hey, he keeps getting injured and he's rather old now. He's not going to help your cause.

[McDoogle]

Id trade Tucker, Kaberle, and Kronwall for Pronger in a second.

[Gertner]

ugh no! the last thign the leafs need is to dump a lot of money on one player. they have alot of wholes to fill.

[Lara Emily]

ugh no! the last thign the leafs need is to dump a lot of money on one player. they have alot of wholes to fill. With the cap going up, Pronger's contract is a steal almost.

[BlackRavyyn]

Lowe is in no rush to trade Pronger, he's more concerned about getting Roloson signed and Pasani signed to contracts. Then he will see what the market holds for him...

Maybe we should see if Ottawa will let go of Havlat for Pronger.... :shifty:

[weather vane]

I hope to God the Bruins pick up Roenick.

[Skippord]

The best story of the off-season thus far has got to be Jose Theodore's girlfriend of eight years (and baby mama) dumping him because he banged Paris Hilton.
Woah Jose banged Paris Hilton what is wrong with him

[BCWWF]

It has been reported in Minnesota a couple times that Roloson doesn't plan to go back to the Oilers. Not sure where he is looking, but that is what he said while back here the other day.

[Blitz]

I hope to God the Bruins pick up Roenick.
Roenick's been reported as saying he wants to play for a Canadian team.

[BlackRavyyn]

Well it appears that BCWWF must pay more attention to what he hears as there are reports that Roloson signed with the Oil for three years. Add in Pasani and that makes two of the 11 unrestricted free agents so it's a start. I believe that Lowe is only going after one more and the rest are off on their own...

Anyone remember the link to that free agent page which showed what team a player used to play for and who they signed with? Always a good laugh to see how many switch teams...

[Blitz]

So, first day of free agency. Boston signs Zdeno Chara, Phoenix gets Ed Jovanovski, and Toronto signed Pavel Kubina and Hal Gill :y:

[Zen v.W.o.]

Elias re-signs with the Devils.

[Ruby]

Jovonaski is washed up. Well not so much washed up, but he's often injured anymore. Here's the rub for Vancouver though, they've just lost 2 more NHL caliber defensemen. After losing 2 last year, this doesn't bode well for them. They better have a game plan in the works for signing defensive free agents.

[Ruby]

I was hoping for Vancouver's sake that they'd land Chara. Chara signed so quickly though, it's almost like he just wanted anywhere but Ottawa. I used to be a big Bruin fan, but after the deals that shipped off Samsonov and especially Thorton last year, I lost any remaining faith in them. Also, if I was a player, I'd avoid Boston like the plague. They have such a poor track record in their dealings with players.

I noticed Ottawa signing Gerber to replace Hasek hasn't got any mention yet. Hopefully Emery gets a shot at platooning for the #1 spot as I feel he earned it.

Another goal tending deal, one that I think is the sleeper this off season is Marc Denis going to Tampa Bay. Denis will be huge down there with the Bolts.

[weather vane]

Today was sickkkkkk. I can't believe there is no replys to this thing. So many crazy pick ups. Fuck TPWW.

[Ruby]

Jason Arnott signed with the Predators. 5 years even. Here's a guy that never played like the big man he is, but he's still a valuable 2ND line player. Good move by the Preds. I didn't read anywhere about what the terms were, but I'll bet they're pretty hefty.
Rob Blake returns to the Kings. Awesome signing for the Kings.
Then there's Bill Guerin. He had his contract bought out by the Stars. I wonder who, if anybody, will gamble on him. He was definetely overpaid, so it'll be interesting to see what becomes of him.

[The Miz]

Blues sign Doug Weight

[Zen v.W.o.]

Looks like Pronger just got traded to the Ducks, according to TSN.

For Lupul, a non roster player and some high end conditional draft picks.

[McDoogle]

Wow, the Ducks now have arguably the two best defensemen in the league. Top 5 forsure. UNBELIEVEABLE.

[BCWWF]

Well it was reported twice in the Star Tribune that Dwayne Roloson was in the Twin Cities and that he said he didn't expect to go back to Edmonton next year, and I posted that comment before he re-signed.

[BlackRavyyn]

Dunno about the possible Pronger deal, any thoughts?

Lupul is a good player but for Pronger? Is this the best Lowe can get?

[BCWWF]

I liked the Wilds signing of Parrish but after reading this board it makes me a little more skeptical. The paper made it sound like he would be a good fit, and it can never hurt to bring a hometown guy back here.

[Blitz]

Wow, I can't believe how little Anaheim had to give up for Pronger. Unbelievable.

[BlackRavyyn]

You're not the only one who thought that. Maybe it was a combination of the best deal out there and what Lowe wanted to play with, salary wise. Unlike some teams, the Oilers have a lot of salary cap to play with still so it's either a saving issue or there is something else in the works and we'll come out with a quality D man...

Either way, the Pronger issue is gone and now we can focus on getting other players...

[Ruby]

Steve Yzerman has retired.
Weight re-signed with the Blues. Just like he said he would when he was traded to the Hurricanes. Just another reason to keep hating on the Blues.

[Skippord]

FUCK LUPUL

[Skippord]

Mr. score 4 goals in one game

[Ruby]

Is the Pronger stuff official? - I haven't seen it reported anywhere.

-edit-

I found something. I'll post what I just read.


LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Star defenseman Chris Pronger was traded by the Edmonton Oilers to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday for right wing Joffrey Lupul, defenseman Ladislav Smid and three draft picks.

Pronger, the 2000 NHL MVP with St. Louis, led the Oilers to the Stanley Cup finals last month. They fell just short of a championship, losing Game 7 to the Carolina Hurricanes.

After Edmonton's surprising run was over, Pronger asked the team for a trade, citing personal reasons. His wife reportedly disliked living in Edmonton.

"At the end of the season I sat down with my family and discussed which way we wanted to go and in what direction," he said during a conference call. "And this was the direction we were going to go in, and whether fans agreed with it or not that's the direction we took."

Anaheim jumped at the opportunity, sending its first-round pick in the 2007 draft, a 2008 second-round pick and a conditional draft choice to the Oilers along with Lupul and Smid.

The conditional draft pick will be sent to Edmonton if the Ducks make the Stanley Cup finals next year. This season, Anaheim lost to the Oilers in five games in the Western Conference finals.

"We believe having Chris Pronger join Scott Niedermayer on our blue line gives us two of the top defensemen in the NHL today," Ducks general manager Brian Burke said. "Players of this caliber don't become available very often, especially when they are still in the prime of their career."

The 31-year-old Pronger had 16 assists in the playoffs and scored five goals. During the 2005-06 regular season, he scored 12 goals and had 44 assists in 80 games.

"This was a deal we had to do despite the high price," Burke added. "He provides offense, he's excellent defensively, he's had a leadership role on every team he's played on. He's the whole package and he's got character."

Pronger signed a $31.25 million, five-year contract with Edmonton last summer.

Lupul, 25, is an Edmonton native. He scored 28 goals with 25 assists for the Ducks last season. He also became the first NHL player to cap a four-goal playoff game with an overtime score, doing it in a 4-3 win in Game 3 of the second round against the Colorado Avalanche.

The 20-year-old Smid played three years in the Czech Republic before spending last season with the minor league Portland Pirates.

[LoDownM]

Mr. score 4 goals in one game
:lol: Best Game Ever :p

[RoXer]

Coyotes got Roenick and Georges Larakquekque

[Y2Ant]

LOLANAHEIM

imagine being a forward playing against anaheim next season and having to play your shifts against either niedermayer, pronger, or both :cool:

it's an awesome one-two punch, would have preferred a top caliber forward tho :(

I just hope they dont end up pulling a pittsburgh and having an awesome team on paper fail miserably.

[weather vane]

Pittsburgh didn't really have a good team on paper. They had a bunch of over the hill forwards and one offensive defenceman. Looking back we should of guessed they would suck.

The Ducks have Scott Niedermayer, Chris Pronger, Teemu Selanne, Andy McDonald, and of course some great goaltending. Not to mention they have some great young talent on that team. They will be a contender, no doubt about it. They would be in my top five to win the Cup next year.

[Skippord]

The Avs are gonna suck this year

[weather vane]

I think they will be about 7th or 8th in the West. They have some young guys like Wojtek Wolski who will help them out a lot. The X factor is how good Theodore is going to play. If he plays well they should be ok.

[Blitz]

Brendan Shanahan signs with New York Rangers. Kinda suprising.

[Ruby]

One word to explain why Shanahan went to the Rangers - Jarg.

[weather vane]

Huge trade between Sharks-Blackhawks-Ottawa.

I think San Jose came up huge in this one. Mark Bell is great.

[weather vane]

Belfour is going to the Wings.

[Skippord]

Just got a JohnMichael Liles jersey

[weather vane]

Why does this thread not have a sticky anymore? What in the fuck?

Montreal made some huge moves btw.

[The Miz]

Because this is the season thread and the season is over

[road doggy dogg]

I guess I could edit it and make it the offseason thread and then re-sticky it /shrug

[RoXer]

Mike Johnson was traded :(

[weather vane]

I guess I could edit it and make it the offseason thread and then re-sticky it /shrug


I guess you could you fuck. Show me some more respect.

[ClockShot]

So the Dallas Stars picked up Eric Lindros.

[Blitz]

Dumb move for Dallas (now that I've said that he'll play every game this season and score a hundred goals).

Big rumours that the Leafs are gonna signe Michael Peca.

[Linkbowler]

For any bandwagon jumper's information: Buy your #6 "JOHNSON" Blues jerseys now. I've been going to training camp for the last couple days, and the guy is a man amongst boys. He's beating forwards that start off with one to two strides on him in the drills, and has been fantastic in scrimmages.

Yeah, I know he won't be with my boys in '06-'07, but once he comes up, watch the hell out.

[Ruby]

He's going to play college hockey. Might be there a couple years.

[Ruby]

What the hell is going on with the New York Islanders?

They've fired Neil Smith, Pat Lafontaine resigns as??? (what the hell was his role again?)
Garth Snow retires as a backup goalie to become the new Gm of the Islander team.

Holy shit.

The owner, Mr. Wang listens, it's reported, to most everything Yashin says.
We are talking about an organization that put together a dynasty.What a shame.

[weather vane]

I'm not understanding why Garth Snow just straight up retires out of nowhere. Then he becomes a GM. What the fuck?

[Lara Emily]

Ha ha ha and to top it off Garth Snow had to retire as a player to take the jon and since he;s over 35, his contract still applies to the Islanders salaary cap so they basically lose 750k to gain an complete moron as GM.

Isles fans can look forward to miss and lost opportunities as GM Garth Snow is too buy hitting on hot girls to make a decision.

[weather vane]

Belfour to Flordia.

[Blitz]

Florida fans must be happy. Lose Luongo, get Belfour.

[Adder]

Florida already had Auld. Signing Belfour is stupid. I know Keenan and Belfour go way back, but still. What I'm saying is Auld is better than Belfour.

[weather vane]

Auld is a Thunder Bay boy and I question how good he is going to be. I think he would be a great back up for any team. As a starter? I don't know.

[samichna]

I think they're going to have the two of them split the duties.

[YOUR Hero]

Belfour is a pretty selfish guy. That's good when you're at the peak of your career, but I don't think it's going to do the team in Florida any good at this stage of his career. Auld won 30+ games for the Canucks last year. Don't discount that, especially given the fact the 'Nucks under achieved.

[RoXer]

hahaha "dooties"

[weather vane]

I hope Auld does great btu at the same time I would like to see Belfour regain his old form.

[Lara Emily]

Belfour is a pretty selfish guy. That's good when you're at the peak of your career, but I don't think it's going to do the team in Florida any good at this stage of his career. Auld won 30+ games for the Canucks last year. Don't discount that, especially given the fact the 'Nucks under achieved.

Yeah but Auld didn't have to face the most shots in the league like Luongo did, Florida's defense has been terrible, it's really no wonder why Luongo wanted out.

[Lara Emily]

I hope Auld does great btu at the same time I would like to see Belfour regain his old form.

Don't hold your breath, Belfour is one more back problem away from retirement, wouldn't shock me if he doesn't finish the year.

[Adder]

Luongo didn't want out of Florida, btw.

[Gertner]

There is no way in hell Belfour will be o.k with splitting the games between him and Auld.

[Lara Emily]

Luongo didn't want out of Florida, btw.
Luongo made it pretty clear he was at very least completely unhappy with the direction of the team. Unless you think it is pure coincidence that he seemingly only wanted to sign a one year deal with Florida yet had no problems signing long term with the Canucks

[weather vane]

Luongo didn't want out of Florida, btw.

Yeah and Thornton didn't want out of Boston.

[YOUR Hero]

Um, Luongo wanted a 5+ year deal fom Florida. He stated that he thought they were close to coming to that agreement when he was traded. He also stated he didn't want to leave Florida. He made these points more than once in interviews.

[weather vane]

He also stated that he wasn't very happy in Flordia. He also said he didn't like the direction the team was going. Also in one interview he said that he didn't want to sign long term with the Panthers. Luongo has said a lot of things. If he really wanted to stay in Flordia it would of happend.

[YOUR Hero]

You've made a powerful enemy today, Helms.

[Lara Emily]

He also stated that he wasn't very happy in Flordia. He also said he didn't like the direction the team was going. Also in one interview he said that he didn't want to sign long term with the Panthers. Luongo has said a lot of things. If he really wanted to stay in Flordia it would of happend.

Precisely.

[weather vane]

You've made a powerful enemy today, Helms.

:kiss:

[ClockShot]

Attention Pittsburgh Penguins fans:

YOU MAY BE LOSING YOUR HOCKEY TEAM!

Here's the info. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2533149

[LoDownM]

Attention Pittsburgh Penguins fans:

YOU MAY BE LOSING YOUR HOCKEY TEAM!

Here's the info. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2533149

No Kidding. It's been known for a few years that they might be moving.

[YOUR Hero]

move them to Winnipeg

[weather vane]

yeah taht would be amazing

[road doggy dogg]

lmao Wings signed Hasek to a one-year deal. Get serious.

[Blitz]

BAHAHAHAHA

Fucking morons.

[YOUR Hero]

Wings need to give their heads a shake and get serious and lock up Legace. Idiots.

[YOUR Hero]

There's rumblings that the Flyers and Canucks might swing a Naslund for Gagne deal. I just don't think Gagne is gifted enough for such a trade. *might* be a cap move by the Canucks though if they do it. They are hurting with only 10Mil. left to spend on 10+ guys.(something like that) That's the only thing I can figure as to why they'd do it.

[Blitz]

Decent deal. Gagne's only going to get better.

[Ruby]

Gagne is the harder worker, Naslund is much more gifted.

[weather vane]

Malkin to stay in Russia. Bad news for Pittsburgh.

[Ruby]

I would bet Malkin ends up in Pittsburgh next year. Didn't the Russians sign a transfer agreement?

[road doggy dogg]

Malkin like changed agents 3x in the past 2 months or something... seems like he's trying to get in Pittsburgh if at all possible, dunno what the current situation with the Russian league is though

[YOUR Hero]

The Russians want more transfer money for their stars. I dunno 2million instead of 200K. I don't know if this is what's holding up Malkin or not though. First I've heard of this newset Malkin saga. He was held up last year because there was no transfer agreement in place between the NHL and the Russian (?)league(s)(?)

[road doggy dogg]

LMAO Legace to the Blues. GFG Detroit, you lose Legace and get Hasek... god. Well I guess with the Tigers doing so well the Detroit karma has to balance

[Blitz]

Man, Blues have added a lot.

They might not have a completely awful season this year.

[LoDownM]

My old boss must be shitting his pants right now. He's such a die hard St. Louis fan.

[Ruby]

Some sports gurus think it'll now be another year before Malkin shows up in Pittsburgh or wherever the team ends up.

And yes, LOL at the Red Wings.

What do you guys think of JP Dumont winning his arbitration case but then being released by the Sabres? These arbitrators are out of touch with the new NHL. Dumont will be lucky to make 2 million next year, wherever he lands.

[Skippord]

Man, Blues have added a lot.

They might not have a completely awful season this year.
But they will because they are the Blues

[BlackRavyyn]

Sykora signs with the Oilers for a One year contract....

:shifty:

[McDoogle]

Haha apparently Malkin has dissapeared.

[YOUR Hero]

I thought I heard something like that, but I was waiting to get that confirmed.

[McDoogle]

TSN confirmed it.

[YOUR Hero]

Pittsburgh says he's safe. LOL. I don't know what to think about this. I mean come on, this isn't the USSR, the Russians signed a deal, granted, but.... well they should have worked it out legally. This 'defection' shit is so 1980's.

[weather vane]

Nolan going to Phoenix. This is huge for them. Some great pick ups this off season in my mind. I like the direction they are going. I see playoffs for them this season.

[YOUR Hero]

I dunno abiut Nolan, he hasn't played in like 3 years. I hope he rebounds, but he's going to get get 1.5 million or something. Seems like a lot of cash for a guy in the cap era that has so much risk. WE'LL SEE.

[weather vane]

If you ask me that is a steal.

[Blitz]

I can't see this working out real well for Phoenix.

[weather vane]

I can. Phoenix is going to be a powerhouse.

Nagy
Doan
Comrie
Roenick
Nolan
Jovo
Boynton

Plus a nice 3rd and 4th line. This team should do real well.

[RoXer]

and Cujo :-\

[weather vane]

yeah but if he even does decent they should still do well

[Lara Emily]

Roenick is all but washed up, Nolan is a question mark, Comrie is overpaid, Boynton is coming off a terrible season (hopefully it was just a fluke), Jovo is great but injury prone

They'll be decent but not a powerhouse, if you want a powerhouse in the west look at the Anahiem Ducks.

[Blitz]

I meant getting Nolan, not Phoenix overall.

[weather vane]

Roenick is all but washed up, Nolan is a question mark, Comrie is overpaid, Boynton is coming off a terrible season (hopefully it was just a fluke), Jovo is great but injury prone

They'll be decent but not a powerhouse, if you want a powerhouse in the west look at the Anahiem Ducks.

Powerhouse was a bad choice of words. I mean that they have a good team and should make the playoffs.

Anahiem would be miy pick to win the Cup right now. I agree with you there.

[Lara Emily]

Powerhouse was a bad choice of words. I mean that they have a good team and should make the playoffs.

Anahiem would be miy pick to win the Cup right now. I agree with you there.

If everything goes well PHX probably finishes around 6-8 or so but there team is high risk, Nolam could flop Roenick could continue to get worse and Jovocop could get hurt as usual.

[YOUR Hero]

Malkin has been found!!!

L.A.'ing it up

[Blitz]

WTF, why was this unstickied?

[YOUR Hero]

It does get enough play really to be sticky anymore. I didn't unsticky it, but yeah.

[MVP]

Bruins sign Patrice Bergeron to a multi-year contract. :cool:

Not that that should come to any surprise.