2007 NHL Off-Season Thread

[lleeder]

Not as far as I can see Lleeder....tsn.ca has a live free agent tracker, thats where i'm getting most of my info from

I went to the Islanders website...its really a sad state of affairs. Well, we have ice girls...unless they've signed elsewhere.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Ortmeyer has gone to Nashville. He was my favorite Ranger. There was just something hokey and loveable about him. Godspeed, Jed.


I understand... but some sacrifices need to be made to bring back Shanny and Hank.

You'll always have Colton Orr.

[Kevin]

Lets play a game......









http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20070702/NY_randolph_gomez_drury_71105.jpg Who does not fit in this pic??

[Bossanova]

Lets play a game......









http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20070702/NY_randolph_gomez_drury_71105.jpg Who does not fit in this pic??


Thats the sadest scene these eyes have ever seen

[Kevin]

Thats the sadest scene these eyes have ever seen


The Gomez thing??

[JesterOfSadness]

Drury looks shy or confused.

[Kevin]

Drury looks shy or confused.

WHAT?? I Signed to play with Gomez.. Now your telling me i have to play with the big N??

They should have turned the whacky up a notch.. Have Gomez and Drury wear Knick Jerseys, and have Randolph wear a Ranger.. Boy would that be a knee slapper!!

[Bossanova]

[QUOTE=Kevin;1376693]The Gomez thing??[/QUOTE

Both. Sucks to see Gomez go to the rival, but I love Drury and that makes me sick that he went there. But awesome for you freaks

[HBox]

Lets play a game......









http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20070702/NY_randolph_gomez_drury_71105.jpg Who does not fit in this pic??

I sure hope those crazy kids strike up a close, strong friendship. I won't need to send my Theo Fluery welcome basket.

[Bossanova]

The Devils website basically pretends Gomez never existed

[Kevin]

The Devils website basically pretends Gomez never existed

HA!

And Hbox....














































Sour grapes..

[HBox]

The Devils website basically pretends Gomez never existed

They have the money to run a website? I'm shocked.

I'm sure the webmaster will be running the power play this season.

[Bossanova]

They have the money to run a website? I'm shocked.

I'm sure the webmaster will be running the power play this season.

Weel they could use the D

[TheGameHHH]

i sat at work today and starred at a Devils hockey card set i was given during a game last year, I just looked at Gomez's card and for five good minutes I thought about what we were giving up and it really got me angry. His girl took off from work today, no doubt she was lying at home in a bath full of cash.

[Bossanova]

i sat at work today and starred at a Devils hockey card set i was given during a game last year, I just looked at Gomez's card and for five good minutes I thought about what we were giving up and it really got me angry. His girl took off from work today, no doubt she was lying at home in a bath full of cash.

That blue jersey just looks so odd on him. I honestly am a little more upset about Refalski leaving though. I kinda knew Gomez was leaving, just hurts seeing one of the few defenseman we could trust leave

[Kevin]

That blue jersey just looks so odd on him. I honestly am a little more upset about Refalski leaving though. I kinda knew Gomez was leaving, just hurts seeing one of the few defenseman we could trust leave

Hey he still has some red on him.. no??


I know i know.. How bout them Yankees...

WAKE ME UP IN OCT!!!

[TheGameHHH]

That blue jersey just looks so odd on him. I honestly am a little more upset about Refalski leaving though. I kinda knew Gomez was leaving, just hurts seeing one of the few defenseman we could trust leave

both him and Rafalski anger me. i really dont know what Lou's plan is here, but lying dormant and hoping Marty will bail you out all year is not really something i wanna get behind. the devils have never been about racking up a huge amount of goals every game and thats not what im looking for. its just the defense was so bad last season and to let Rafalski walk with some money to spend really confuses me. Gomez was such a "play-maker", he got goals but he really hurt you with his puck handling skills and his great ability to find the open man. these were guys we needed and while the devils continue to sit around the rangers have spend money like its going out of style, continuing to stock-pile major threats.

[Bossanova]

both him and Rafalski anger me. i really dont know what Lou's plan is here, but lying dormant and hoping Marty will bail you out all year is not really something i wanna get behind. the devils have never been about racking up a huge amount of goals every game and thats not what im looking for. its just the defense was so bad last season and to let Rafalski walk with some money to spend really confuses me. Gomez was such a "play-maker", he got goals but he really hurt you with his puck handling skills and his great ability to find the open man. these were guys we needed and while the devils continue to sit around the rangers have spend money like its going out of style, continuing to stock-pile major threats.

I know, it makes me so furious. I went into this off season looking foward to what Lou would bring in defense wise. I always hope for a scored to be added and yet am never satisfied. I just hoped we could retain Gomez and maybe steal a sniper from someone. It was a pipe dream to get one of the guys from Buffalo, but I just knew Lou wouldn't let this off season go by without making a big change. I was SO WRONG! Lou, you aren't filling the new stadium with this shit D

[Tenbatsuzen]

The Devils website basically pretends Gomez never existed

He killed his wife and son?

[Bossanova]

He killed his wife and son?

HA! thats exactly what I was thinking

[Tenbatsuzen]

Makes you wonder when the Devils are starting playing Newark and they get rid of the only Ethnic guy they had on the team.

White Devils, indeed!

[HBox]

Makes you wonder when the Devils are starting playing Newark and they get rid of the only Ethnic guy they had on the team.

White Devils, indeed!

Hey! The Devils have Johnny Oduya, a black Swede.

I didn't know they existed either.

[Kevin]

1. Devils sign Zubras..(Sorry Weeka)

2. Wfan had Delapina on (Daily News hockey guy) And he said.. Things have changed so much for the Rangers.. Players around the league would love to play for them.. There is such a buzz with them.. Players love Renney, they love his style and system.. Plus the players Love the team, plus some of the players they have coming up... They think the team has a chance to be really good for years.. Esp after Gomez and Drury.. And Shanny is such a good recruiter and is so respected around the league that people really listen to him.. And he has done such a great job recruiting.. He skated with Gomez, Skated with Drury, And people call him and ask, how is it to play for the franchise.. And he loved his year here, So players want to come. In fact he said (Delapina)that Shelden Souray has been desperately trying to find a way for the Rangers to sign him.. He wants to be here bad.. But the Rangers can''t do it.. They want to resign their 3 guys and they won't have enough.. Pruca basically is going to sign for the qualifying offer... He has to bide his time and prove himself more..

Also.. once again, Like with Brier, the sabers played their cards terribly with Drury.. Drury is a Conn kid, and grew up a Ranger fan.. And wanted to be closer to his family.As soon as he hit FA, He was coming here, and Buff should have known that and Locked him up.. I do not get what the Sabers are doing.. They were a piece away from really contending for a cup.. And they took a major, major step backwards.. I understand maybe not signing Brier.. But at least target Drury and get it done.. They had 2 weeks to negotiate with him.. But maybe he wanted to come closer all along.. Who knows.. We don't know what really went on..

[HBox]

1. Devils sign Zubras..(Sorry Weeka)

That's actually a really good fit.

[TheGameHHH]

That's actually a really good fit.

its not a bad fit you're right, but it still doesn't replace what they've lost.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Hey! The Devils have Johnny Oduya, a black Swede.

I didn't know they existed either.

Actually, I'm friends with an Irananian swede, so it is possible.

[lleeder]

We're no longer going to call this the Free Agency Update. That's because as the Islanders practice patience on their way to making the right moves, there are options open to them beyond the scope of free agency.

Thats whats on the Islanders website. They've got to be kidding ,right?

[Kevin]

Thats whats on the Islanders website. They've got to be kidding ,right?

And who can this be?? Your prospects aren't very good except for a Few.. And you need to be at the floor of the salary cap.. Which the Iles are way Below.. Like Delapina said.. They may have to sign your goalie to another 15yr ext just to reach the floor.. Man it must be tough to be a Ilander fan.. This was a once proud franchise.. I remember the hero's welcome Wong and Kumar got when they bought the team.. They have turned out to be disasterious owners.. Even worse than the Dolens.. Its sad.. Hockey here is so much better when all 3 teams are competing..

[spoon]

What, you mean that dirty front-loaded contract offer sheet you gave him in the midst of financial ruin for the company that owned the Avs at the time? Didn't the Rangers steal away enough franchise players back in the pre-strike NHL!? Thank God for the movie "Air Force One" with Harrison Ford! That movie alone (no shit) made enough money at that very instance that allowed the Avs to match that dirty contract offer sheet and keep our boy! Hence some of my disdain for the Rangers and Sather himself. Get a haircut you grey-haired hippie!

You can't use your typical Yankees-style argument with the Sakic thing. Sakic not coming to the Rangers is what set off all those FA signings, NOT in the midst of it. What other "franchise players" did they steal? Lindros? Try again.

Wait what? You're kidding right!? They did this plenty during that timeline, before and after. And who wasn't a top player that they signed back then? They all can't be on Joe's level sure, but most were up there for their teams at that time. Theo, Jagr, Holik, Poti, Kasp, Gretz, Mess, Robitaille and many many more. Looks like I "tried again".

[spoon]

Which is the bigger 1-2 punch signing - Gomez and Drury to the Rangers or Kariya and Tkachuk to the Blues?

Gomez and Drury are still young, there's plenty of upside, IMHO.

As for the preds jerseys... the Jets and Whalers jerseys had some class, some nostalgic value. The Preds jerseys? Not so much.

See that's too easy. The Rangers easily win their bc Tkachuk was really with the Blues last year and Kariya is the only addition. Now factor the age in and you have the win easily. Especially the way Drury simply wins everywhere.

[spoon]

As long as Marty is playing and is playing well.. The Devils will continue to make the playoffs every year.. Won't go that far because the playoffs in a whole different ball game.. But they will be there..

Not so sure here. Let's look at who should be in the mix.

1) Rangers
2) Ottawa
3) Pitt
4) TB
5) Atlanta
6/7/8) Buf, NJ, Tor, Mont, Car, Wash, Philly

As you can see, from 5 on down we could see one hell of a race for the last four spots.

[spoon]

Rangers set to name Sather president/GM
Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 1, 2000

Sakic was 97.. So who is the one that does not know about sports Spoony!!!

So where was Sather? Think about it.

[lleeder]

Spoon your a man of knowledge, are there any free agents left that might sign with the Islanders?

[Kevin]

Not so sure here. Let's look at who should be in the mix.

1) Rangers
2) Ottawa
3) Pitt
4) TB
5) Atlanta
6/7/8) Buf, NJ, Tor, Mont, Car, Wash, Philly

As you can see, from 5 on down we could see one hell of a race for the last four spots.

I def see your point spoon.. But they are kinda like the Yankees.. Until they are officially out of it.. You cant count them out.. But i do see your point..

[Bossanova]

I def see your point spoon.. But they are kinda like the Yankees.. Until they are officially out of it.. You cant count them out.. But i do see your point..

I will admit that the Devs have had a shit off season, but with their system and their net minder I do not worry about making noise during the season. They have a GM who we trust and a goilie that doesn't lose. Kevin is right, do not shit on them yet

[Kevin]

So where was Sather? Think about it.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/e/ed/Edmonton_Oilers.gif??

[cougarjake13]

Lets play a game......









http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20070702/NY_randolph_gomez_drury_71105.jpg Who does not fit in this pic??

its nice to see that arvid from head of the class is still getting work

[El Mudo]

Major, MAJOR drama going on right now between the Caps and Oilers concerning Michael Nylander...


Oilers claimed they had Nylander signed before he signed with Washington...this could get ugly....


Kings make another good move and get Brad Stuart...watch out for them next year


And i was never impressed by Dainius Zubrus

[El Mudo]

Penguins are also working on a long term extension for El Sid

[Kevin]

Major, MAJOR drama going on right now between the Caps and Oilers concerning Michael Nylander...


Oilers claimed they had Nylander signed before he signed with Washington...this could get ugly....


Kings make another good move and get Brad Stuart...watch out for them next year


And i was never impressed by Dainius Zubrus

Yea.. I kinda thought that was weird.. I saw on TSN that morn that he signed with Edm.. In fact Snoogans was talking about how he would be a decent signing for Jersey.. And i told him, too late, he already singed with Edm.. Then i see caps.. I thought it was just a typo..

[El Mudo]

The Oilers are also claiming that the Nylander thing also cost them several other free agents (I guess diverting their attention or whatever)


Stay tuned kids....yikes

[El Mudo]

Good underrated move by the Canucks signing Curtis "Fred" Sanford....if something happens to Luongo, he can step right in

[spoon]

uhhhhhhh....

Not every free agent signing is gonna be like Bobby Holik! Come on!

And let's be truthful here, Holik wasn't the problem. The Ranger brass put him in a role which didn't suit him for shit and they weren't ready for a player like that without a core. That's the dif with this situation here. Granted they keep their goalie and Shannie.

[TheGameHHH]

And let's be truthful here, Holik wasn't the problem. The Ranger brass put him in a role which didn't suit him for shit and they weren't ready for a player like that without a core. That's the dif with this situation here. Granted they keep their goalie and Shannie.

did he ever make noise anywhere after NJ?

[Kevin]

And let's be truthful here, Holik wasn't the problem. The Ranger brass put him in a role which didn't suit him for shit and they weren't ready for a player like that without a core. That's the dif with this situation here. Granted they keep their goalie and Shannie.

Yea if they ever fuck up on Ludqvist.. Then this shit is all for nothing.. And Shanny is important.. Until Drury spends at least a year here and can take over leadership for him.. Shanny is just as or even more valuable in the locker room, as he is on the ice.. Drury can be that, but he needs a year under his belt..

[El Mudo]

Islanders sign Ruslan Fedotenko

[Kevin]

Islanders sign Ruslan Fedotenko

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PHO/AAFV031~Mike-Bossy-with-Stanley-Cup-Posters.jpg

[Kevin]

Report: Nashville group pushes for Preds (http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=212703&hubname=nhl)

The paper reports that a group local to Nashville, headed by health-care executives David Freeman and Herb Fritch and containing nearly 30 investors, put forth its bid to buy the Predators from Craig Leipold and keep them in Nashville.

Encouraging news for you Clint..

[cougarjake13]

Report: Nashville group pushes for Preds (http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=212703&hubname=nhl)

The paper reports that a group local to Nashville, headed by health-care executives David Freeman and Herb Fritch and containing nearly 30 investors, put forth its bid to buy the Predators from Craig Leipold and keep them in Nashville.

Encouraging news for you Clint..

ahh whats the point no one else cares much about them in nash

[Kevin]

ahh whats the point no one else cares much about them in nash

Clints does.. And thats all that matter to me!

[cougarjake13]

Clints does.. And thats all that matter to me!

well if they count 1 person attending as a sell out then they'll be all good

[lleeder]

Islanders sign Ruslan Fedotenko

I never been so happy. :dry:

[Kevin]

Roenick to retire after 18 NHL seasons (http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=212745&hubname=)

One of the Best American players ever..

[weekapaugjz]

Roenick to retire after 18 NHL seasons (http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=212745&hubname=)

One of the Best American players ever..

i always hated roenick, he was a great player, but i still hate him.

[Kevin]

i always hated roenick, he was a great player, but i still hate him.


Which player you hate more?? JR or Hull?? Or are you just Anti American??

[weekapaugjz]

Which player you hate more?? JR or Hull?? Or are you just Anti American??

brett hull by far. i love american hockey players, i just hate those two guys. lafontaine is one of my favorite players of all time.

[Bossanova]

brett hull by far. i love american hockey players, i just hate those two guys. lafontaine is one of my favorite players of all time.

Same here. Hate Hull and Roenick, love LaFontaine

[El Mudo]

JR was my favorite player growing up...I still have my old Blackhawks JR jersey around here somewhere


I was a huge Pat LaFontaine fan too...even though what happened in 87 still kills me, he was a great player to watch


I was pretty much indifferent to Brett Hull

[El Mudo]

Just saw a report on TSN.ca about the Nylander thing


Now apparently, Nylander and his agent had basically agreed upon a contract with the Oilers, but had NOT signed a standard player's contract...they had an agreement on paper, but had not signed an official contract. The Oilers are still REALLY pissed off about this, mostly at Nylander and his agent (thank God not the Caps) because its basically customary that once you have a deal worked out, its pretty much done (its just not legally "official" until they sign the standard player's contract, which Nylander had not done yet for the Oilers). The reporter said Nylander backed out of the deal with the Oilers because he was concerned about the flight times to and from Sweden, and the effects of the weather on his wife and six (six!) children (sounds like the ol' Pronger excuse)

[HBox]

The religious right should get it straight: Gay marriage isn't the biggest threat to the traditional family, it's the Edmonton Oilers.

[Tenbatsuzen]

The religious right should get it straight: Gay marriage isn't the biggest threat to the traditional family, it's the Edmonton Oilers.

Does this mean the Caps are winning the cup this year?

And Nylander just realized NOW that it might be a bitch to get to Sweden? Edmonton is fuckin' six hours away by plane from the East Coast. And it's not a major transport hub. Washington is.

[Kevin]

Just saw a report on TSN.ca about the Nylander thing


Now apparently, Nylander and his agent had basically agreed upon a contract with the Oilers, but had NOT signed a standard player's contract...they had an agreement on paper, but had not signed an official contract. The Oilers are still REALLY pissed off about this, mostly at Nylander and his agent (thank God not the Caps) because its basically customary that once you have a deal worked out, its pretty much done (its just not legally "official" until they sign the standard player's contract, which Nylander had not done yet for the Oilers). The reporter said Nylander backed out of the deal with the Oilers because he was concerned about the flight times to and from Sweden, and the effects of the weather on his wife and six (six!) children (sounds like the ol' Pronger excuse)

There is Precedent over something like this.. In 94 wings offed Vernon a multi yr deal.. He faxed over an acceptance.. Wings Later changed the offer to 1 yr.. He filed a grievance saying since he faxed over the acceptance.. It should be a multi yr deal.. The arbitrator ruled in Det favor.. Saying No standard NHL Contract was produced.. Prob same thing here.. Kevin Collin Quinn Lowe is pissed.. And he should be.. He lost 24hrs thinking he had NYlander and stopped shopping.. Thats huge in this FA yr.. Plus a high profile FA made Edmonton look like shit by saying.. Its too far, the weather is too shitty, and took less money to sign somewhere else.. NHL players take notice of these things.. This is awful for Edm, all around

[El Mudo]

Does this mean the Caps are winning the cup this year?

And Nylander just realized NOW that it might be a bitch to get to Sweden? Edmonton is fuckin' six hours away by plane from the East Coast. And it's not a major transport hub. Washington is.


In two years Matty....two years we'll have that Cup. Deep playoff run this year, then the magic


Also, he was in DC already for a few years, so I'm sure he's familiar with the area already


My thinking is, the Caps and Oilers both offered him deals...he initially accepted the Oilers offer but then thought to himself that the Caps deal looked a lot better (and I bet his agent was behind most of the Edmonton stuff too like "hey Edmonton's offering us this and this" and he said "fine take it" without really thinking about it....and I wouldn't be surprised a lot of this went down in between Edmonton's house cleaning and Washington's acquiring of Kozlov and Poti)

[Kevin]

In two years Matty....two years we'll have that Cup. Deep playoff run this year, then the magic


Also, he was in DC already for a few years, so I'm sure he's familiar with the area already


My thinking is, the Caps and Oilers both offered him deals...he initially accepted the Oilers offer but then thought to himself that the Caps deal looked a lot better (and I bet his agent was behind most of the Edmonton stuff too like "hey Edmonton's offering us this and this" and he said "fine take it" without really thinking about it....and I wouldn't be surprised a lot of this went down in between Edmonton's house cleaning and Washington's acquiring of Kozlov and Poti)

Poti??? You talking about Poti?? I have had years of Poti.. And he is not any good.. He down right stunk with us..

[El Mudo]

Poti??? You talking about Poti?? I have had years of Poti.. And he is not any good.. He down right stunk with us..




He resurrected his career on the Island, he's a decent puck moving defenseman and PP QB (both of which we lacked last year on the back line) and him and Nylander immediately make the PP 10 spots better than it was. At the very least, he gives us depth on a unit that was DECIMATED by injuries last year (which hurt in the short term, but it did give guys like Jeff Schultz more playing time than they would have seen)


In other news, there's whispers going around that Teemu Selanne may be leaning towards retirement

[El Mudo]

Devils sign Kevin Weekes....does that mean Clemmensen's out? I didn't really think he was all that bad

[JesterOfSadness]

Devils sign Kevin Weekes....does that mean Clemmensen's out? I didn't really think he was all that bad

Clemmensen barely ever played, but I think he's better than Weekes.

Edit: Also, I could have sworn that right after the Ducks won the cup, that the media swarmed Selanne asking him if he was retiring, but I could be wrong.

[spadanko]

Rumors the Isles are in the hint for guerin and Comrie... could be 2 nice pick ups

[Tenbatsuzen]

Clemmensen barely ever played, but I think he's better than Weekes.

Edit: Also, I could have sworn that right after the Ducks won the cup, that the media swarmed Selanne asking him if he was retiring, but I could be wrong.

Seriously, how many games did Brodeur play last year? 65?


edit - just checked. 78. Jeez. Does that include playoff starts? I have a feeling Weekes is gonna be the new Ambassador for the Arena.

speaking of Brodeur, look at this:

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/b6/fullj.getty-74562582cp027_2007_nhl_awar_9_42_22_pm.jpg

Trish, what happened?? I know you retired, but... yow.

And also, yes, Selanne was asked as soon as the Ducks won the cup by the NBC commentator if he was going to retire. I think Neidermayer was asked too.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Prucha re-signs with the Rangers, leaving Shanny, Avery, and Hank.

Now, here's a question Ranger fans:

Would you rather have Avery or Sheldon Souray?

[weekapaugjz]

Would you rather have Avery or Sheldon Souray?

is this a serious question?

[Tenbatsuzen]

is this a serious question?

It looks like Avery is going to Salary abitration.

Souray is still available.

The cap will be tight, but possible. I just wince at Souray's -28 last year.

[JohnWC]

Prucha re-signs with the Rangers, leaving Shanny, Avery, and Hank.

Now, here's a question Ranger fans:

Would you rather have Avery or Sheldon Souray?

The Rangers need some D... but Avery was also the spark for them last season. So thats a tough one but I would go with Avery.

Shanny has made it clear he only wants to come back to the Rangers and the Rangers arent crazy enough to let Hank go anywhere.

Now should they bother getting Hossa back too?

Also.. lets just dump Malik on someone else already.

[weekapaugjz]

It looks like Avery is going to Salary abitration.

Souray is still available.

The cap will be tight, but possible. I just wince at Souray's -28 last year.

souray is absolutely devastating on the powerplay. if the rangers still have room to pick him up, i can not even imagine how good their PP would be with him, jagr, and drury.

i think avery is a goon. yes, he brings a lot of emotion and grit to a team, but i see him more of a distraction.

[El Mudo]

souray is absolutely devastating on the powerplay. if the rangers still have room to pick him up, i can not even imagine how good their PP would be with him, jagr, and drury.

i think avery is a goon. yes, he brings a lot of emotion and grit to a team, but i see him more of a distraction.



Souray...in a heartbeat...You can find guys like Avery a dime a dozen (hell...they just let a guy like Avery go in Jed Ortmayer). In today's league that has such a premium on puck moving defensemen, Souray is worth his weight in gold. You'll take his lack of defensive skills in his own end for what he adds to you offensively (which is why a guy like Phil Housley was employed gainfully for something like 20 years, and why guys like Sergei Gonchar still have jobs). And like i've always said weeka...I liked Avery's bit when Matthew Barnaby did it...and how many teams has he been on now?



Isles sign Bill Guerin

Avs re-sign Marek Svatos (he was a RFA anyway, but good for Spoonie)

[cougarjake13]

Seriously, how many games did Brodeur play last year? 65?


edit - just checked. 78. Jeez. Does that include playoff starts? I have a feeling Weekes is gonna be the new Ambassador for the Arena.

.


now it was all reg season he was going for fuhr's record i think he tied it or fell one game short

[weekapaugjz]

And like i've always said weeka...I liked Avery's bit when Matthew Barnaby did it...and how many teams has he been on now?

sabres, penguins, rangers, stars. am i missing any?

the best was when barnaby's first game against the sabres after he was traded fought rob ray. it was fucking awesome.

[HBox]

Two black guys on the Devils. Is that an NHL record?

[JesterOfSadness]

Seriously, how many games did Brodeur play last year? 65?


edit - just checked. 78. Jeez. Does that include playoff starts? I have a feeling Weekes is gonna be the new Ambassador for the Arena.


I think the last couple of seasons he's played like 70-80 games. Plus I think they only used Clemmy against situations that they didn't give a shit about (example: Last game against Isles that boosted them to the final playoff spot). They are one team that I always prayed never got a goalie in the draft, as I know for a fact he'd never play.

[JesterOfSadness]

Two black guys on the Devils. Is that an NHL record?

They gonna need something, since they are moving to Newark.

[cougarjake13]

sabres, penguins, rangers, stars. am i missing any?

the best was when barnaby's first game against the sabres after he was traded fought rob ray. it was fucking awesome.

avery's been on the rangers, red wings and la kings

barnaby been on the Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks

[cougarjake13]

Two black guys on the Devils. Is that an NHL record?

it may have tied a record

wasnt anson carter on the same team with a black goalie

[weekapaugjz]

avery's been on the rangers, red wings and la kings

barnaby been on the Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks

forgot about those. man, he really has been on a lot of teams.

[TheGameHHH]

now it was all reg season he was going for fuhr's record i think he tied it or fell one game short

he broke the record, its martys now

[cougarjake13]

he broke the record, its martys now

yeh i couldnt remember if he tied it or broke it

[Kevin]

yeh i couldnt remember if he tied it or broke it

I don't think he broke it.. He either tied, or fell just short..

[cougarjake13]

I don't think he broke it.. He either tied, or fell just short..

thats what i thought originally but the game hhh said he broke it

im not sure

[cougarjake13]

Goaltending
Most games appeared in by a goaltender, career: Patrick Roy, 1029
Most consecutive complete games by a goaltender: Glenn Hall, 502 (1955-1962)
Most games appeared in by a goaltender, one season: Grant Fuhr, 79 (1995-96)


so i guess he fell short by one game

[El Mudo]

it may have tied a record

wasnt anson carter on the same team with a black goalie




Actually that may have been Kevin Weekes. He's really the only black goalie I can think of other than Grant Fuhr and Winnipeg Jets Legend Eldon "Pokey" Reddick



EDIT: looked it up....I believe Weekes and Carter were in Vancouver at the same time. Plus Weekes was in Florida during the late 90s when they still had Peter Worrell


AND Anson Carter and Georges LaRaque were in Edmonton at the same time too

[HBox]

There was also Fred Brathwaite.

[JohnWC]

Winners and losers of free agency sweepstakes (http://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/1726379/detail.html)

[Kevin]

The New York Islanders continued their busy Thursday, signing forward Mike Comrie to a US$3.375 million, one-year deal. Comrie, 26, had 20 goals and 25 assists in 65 games between Phoenix and Ottawa. He also played 20 postseason games in Ottawa's playoff run and tallied four goals and two assists.

[El Mudo]

Comrie's a career underachiever...he won't do anything there...he's just not a top guy

[El Mudo]

There was also Fred Brathwaite.



Youre right....Iginla and Brathwaite played together in Calgary briefly

This is kinda fun...Jarome Iginla's entire name is

Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla


Now that I think on it more, I think Anson Carter, Georges LaRaque and Mike Grier all played for the Oilers at the same time



EDIT: Confirmed...Carter, Grier, and LaRaque all played for the Oilers at the same time...that's your record

[Kevin]

Youre right....Iginla and Brathwaite played together in Calgary briefly

This is kinda fun...Jarome Iginla's entire name is

Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla


Now that I think on it more, I think Anson Carter, Georges LaRaque and Mike Grier all played for the Oilers at the same time



EDIT: Confirmed...Carter, Grier, and LaRaque all played for the Oilers at the same time...that's your record

On a side not.. David Lee and Dan Dikau will both be playin for the Knicks.. Thats the Knick Record for White guys on the Knicks, at the same time..

[TheGameHHH]

thats what i thought originally but the game hhh said he broke it

im not sure

oh my bad, i guess i misread what you typed......i thought u meant the wins record that marty broke this year.

[Fallon]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- High-scoring Sabres forward Thomas Vanek signed a seven-year, $50 million offer sheet from the Edmonton Oilers, and Buffalo now has seven days to match the offer.

[weekapaugjz]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- High-scoring Sabres forward Thomas Vanek signed a seven-year, $50 million offer sheet from the Edmonton Oilers, and Buffalo now has seven days to match the offer.

mother fucker. the sabres are never going to match that. why the fuck couldn't this management get a fucking contract signed before july 1. FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit: a little hasty in my reply. sabres agree to match the offer
linky:
http://www.wgr550.com/fullstory.php?id=2497

[Kevin]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- High-scoring Sabers forward Thomas Vanek signed a seven-year, $50 million offer sheet from the Edmonton Oilers, and Buffalo now has seven days to match the offer.



Buff better match this or we are going to have to drive to Buff and prevent our boy Weeka from committing a Benoit on the Sabers front office..

[Kevin]

That was fast.. Kevin"Collin Quinn" Lowe... Soooooooorrrrrrrry.. AGAIN.. Sabers matched..

[weekapaugjz]

Buff better match this or we are going to have to drive to Buff and prevent our boy Weeka from committing a Benoit on the Sabers front office..

i was ready to...

[Team_Ramrod]

The only team doing worse in this off season with free agents than the Sabres is the Oilers.

I think I'm going to have a complete transfusion and drain the Oiler Copper from my veins and replace it with Penguins Gold.

What a frustrating off season!

[weekapaugjz]

The only team doing worse in this off season with free agents than the Sabres is the Oilers.

I think I'm going to have a complete transfusion and drain the Oiler Copper from my veins and replace it with Penguins Gold.

What a frustrating off season!

if you become a penguins fan, you officially will become gay.

[Kevin]

if you become a penguins fan, you officially will become gay.

2nded..

[Kevin]

From TSN..

Did the Buffalo Sabres make the right move matching Edmonton's seven-year, $50 million offer sheet for Thomas Vanek?
Yes
52%

No
48%

4 #1 picks is tempting.. But i thought they had to do it, considering who they lost..

Edit.. 23 yrs old.. 43g 84pts.. No brainer.. Why would anyone say no??

[JesterOfSadness]

The only team doing worse in this off season with free agents than the Sabres is the Oilers.

I think I'm going to have a complete transfusion and drain the Oiler Copper from my veins and replace it with Penguins Gold.

What a frustrating off season!

I wonder how Hasegawa is taking all this..

[weekapaugjz]

From TSN..

Did the Buffalo Sabres make the right move matching Edmonton's seven-year, $50 million offer sheet for Thomas Vanek?
Yes
52%

No
48%

4 #1 picks is tempting.. But i thought they had to do it, considering who they lost..

first picks don't always come through and a lot of times if they do, it will be 4 years down the road. the sabres know vanek can play with the best in the league and absolutely had to do this after the whole drury/briere debacle. if the team let vanek go, i know there would have been some extremely pissed off sabres fans.

[Kevin]

first picks don't always come through and a lot of times if they do, it will be 4 years down the road. the sabres know vanek can play with the best in the league and absolutely had to do this after the whole drury/briere debacle. if the team let vanek go, i know there would have been some extremely pissed off sabres fans.

Yea.. You can't let a 23yr old 43g scorer leave, under any circumstances whatsoever..

[Kevin]

I wonder how Hasegawa is taking all this..

With calm stoicism that he takes everything else..

[weekapaugjz]

The only team doing worse in this off season with free agents than the Sabres is the Oilers.

yes, both teams have been pretty retarded, but id like to add the islanders to the list. all the picks they gave up for smyth only to lose him and blake. ahahahahahahahaha. garth snow truly is a genius...

[Kevin]

yes, both teams have been pretty retarded, but id like to add the islanders to the list. all the picks they gave up for smyth only to lose him and blake. ahahahahahahahaha. garth snow truly is a genius...

Don't forget 2 highly rated young prospects.. What a debacle..

[weekapaugjz]

Yea.. You can't let a 23yr old 43g scorer leave, under any circumstances whatsoever..

and he shows a lot of room for improvement. i just hope being thrust into pretty much the #1 go to guy on the team, that he can handle it. and for that amount of money, he'd better fucking produce.

[weekapaugjz]

with buffalo signing thibualt for the backup position, i hope he realizes he isn't going to play much. i bet the sabres ride miller for at least 70 this year, i have a feeling they are going to be depending on him a lot next season.

rangers fans, what is the status of resigning lundqvist? im guessing he is a restricted free agent? have the rangers offered him anything yet? he should be getting a nice contract, he is a top five goalie in the league.

[El Mudo]

with buffalo signing thibualt for the backup position, i hope he realizes he isn't going to play much. i bet the sabres ride miller for at least 70 this year, i have a feeling they are going to be depending on him a lot next season.





They better....since this might be his last year in Buffalo

[weekapaugjz]

They better....since this might be his last year in Buffalo

i doubt that. one of the reasons drury and briere were let go was to be able to afford to keep younger players whose contracts are coming up in the next year or two.

buffalo has him signed through the next two seasons, he becomes an UFA for the 09/10 season.

[Kevin]

with buffalo signing thibualt for the backup position, i hope he realizes he isn't going to play much. i bet the sabres ride miller for at least 70 this year, i have a feeling they are going to be depending on him a lot next season.

rangers fans, what is the status of resigning lundqvist? im guessing he is a restricted free agent? have the rangers offered him anything yet? he should be getting a nice contract, he is a top five goalie in the league.

Yea rist for 2 more years..Last I heard.. Sather sent his agent an offer and he sent a counter offer.. Lundy was quoted as saying it should ge done soon.. It should be in the 5mil range (Geh Geh Geh) or so..

[weekapaugjz]

Last I heard.. Sather sent his agent an offer and he sent a counter offer.. Lundy was quoted as saying it should ge done soon..

after they sign him, are they pretty close up to the cap? or do they still have money to spend?

[Kevin]

after they sign him, are they pretty close up to the cap? or do they still have money to spend?

Even with the signings, their Sal is still 37-38 mil.. They still have 13 14 mil left.. Which is insane..

[weekapaugjz]

from hradek's insider blog:
After talking with a couple of sources with some knowledge of the situation, I get the sense that Souray could be headed for New York to join the Rangers. That scenario makes sense for five reasons (that I can think of).

First, the Rangers figure to add another experienced defenseman.

Second, the Rangers don't have a dangerous offensive presence on their blue line.

Third, the Rangers could deal a roster player (Matt Cullen?) and/or offer less money to their own UFA Brendan Shanahan to create the cap space for another major addition.

Fourth, Souray might be waiting to sign with the Rangers to allow them to pursue a deal to create cap space. By waiting, Souray would allow his future team to make a deal with full leverage. If a club knew the Rangers had to make a deal for cap purposes, that club might offer less in return.

Fifth, Rangers GM Glen Sather has a good relationship with Souray's agent, Paul Theofanous.

Will this scenario play out? At this point, Souray's future plans remain a bit of a guessing game. And, as the Oilers found out, there are no certainties until a player signs a contract. Until he does sign his autograph on the dotted line, Souray remains a free agent. And, until then, we'll keep trying to figure out where he's going.

[JesterOfSadness]

Hasek signs a one year contract w/Wings.

[El Mudo]

i doubt that. one of the reasons drury and briere were let go was to be able to afford to keep younger players whose contracts are coming up in the next year or two.

buffalo has him signed through the next two seasons, he becomes an UFA for the 09/10 season.



I was under the impression he was only signed through this season coming up

[weekapaugjz]

I was under the impression he was only signed through this season coming up

they gave him a three year deal for i think 10 million when he was a RFA last year.

[spoon]

In two years Matty....two years we'll have that Cup. Deep playoff run this year, then the magic




No fucking way.

[spoon]

The Rangers need some D... but Avery was also the spark for them last season. So thats a tough one but I would go with Avery.

Shanny has made it clear he only wants to come back to the Rangers and the Rangers arent crazy enough to let Hank go anywhere.

Now should they bother getting Hossa back too?


Avery over Souray or Shannahan huh!? Ha! Do you guys have a fucking clue as to how much this guy destroys chemistry of any team he's ever been on? He's the complete opp of Shannie and that's no joke. This from a red wing hater, but Avery over the course of the year will cripple the team in the end if anything ever goes wrong. He's a first class asshole. I'm sure he'll continue to be a great pest bc it's his nature of course, and his offensive stats aren't bad. Yet it's the leadership/experience and true grit that Shannie brings that the rangers need most, not an asshole. You have plenty of O talent out there and if you do this right Drury could be set up to be the next big captain for the team and the future. Who will wear the C??

Souray over Avery is easily described in terms of need and the fact that I believe Souray will have more points from the D slot then Avery and not cause so much shit. You have to be nuts not to take him over Sean.

[spoon]

sabres, penguins, rangers, stars. am i missing any?

the best was when barnaby's first game against the sabres after he was traded fought rob ray. it was fucking awesome.

Avs, Ning and Hawks.

[spoon]

oh my bad, i guess i misread what you typed......i thought u meant the wins record that marty broke this year.

And I'd like to add this to that bullshit ( * ).

[weekapaugjz]

leafs signed clemensen to a 1 year deal. i wonder if its going to be raycroft or clemensen as the main back up for toskala. im guessing raycroft because i think he signed last year with the leafs for three years 3 mill. per.

[cougarjake13]

On a side not.. David Lee and Dan Dikau will both be playin for the Knicks.. Thats the Knick Record for White guys on the Knicks, at the same time..



actually no in 05-06 lee, frye and ariza


06-07 lee and frye

03-04 van horn and doleac

02-03 doleac and travis knight

00-01 luc longley and travis knight

[Bossanova]

So the Isles are blaming the facility on not being able to sign guys. Awful management by commity

[cougarjake13]

So the Isles are blaming the facility on not being able to sign guys. Awful management by commity

would you want to be stranded out on the island when ya got manhattan that close ???

[Bossanova]

would you want to be stranded out on the island when ya got manhattan that close ???

I would give my left nut to be on any NHL team. The island isn't that far out of nowhere. Theye are horrible at managing a roster.

[cougarjake13]

I would give my left nut to be on any NHL team. The island isn't that far out of nowhere. Theye are horrible at managing a roster.

thats you as a non hockey player saying that

but compare that to a nhl free agent who knows he'll be playing for some team somewhere so by that rationale why the hell would you want to go out there if the rangers or even devils are interested too ???

or why go there if theres better places to go, like detriot, anaheim,

[Bossanova]

thats you as a non hockey player saying that

but compare that to a nhl free agent who knows he'll be playing for some team somewhere so by that rationale why the hell would you want to go out there if the rangers or even devils are interested too ???

or why go there if theres better places to go, like detriot, anaheim,

Im saying it as a guy who played D1 who just wanted to play in the NHL. Most guys in the NHL play because its a sickness, not because of the city lights. Yeah the money is out there, and who wouldn't want the fame. My point is, there are guys out there who have the talent that will go there. Garth Snow has no clue what he is doing. You think Iginla couldn't go anywhere, but he chooses to stay in CalGary

[Kevin]

actually no in 05-06 lee, frye and ariza both black??


06-07 lee and frye Black...
03-04 van horn and doleac

02-03 doleac and travis knight

00-01 luc longley and travis knight

Huh??

[cougarjake13]

Huh??
i thought he was white

[Kevin]

i thought he was white



http://www.hoopsvibe.com/IMG/trevor_ariza-arton20849-240x240.jpg Ariza..


http://sportsmedia.ign.com/sports/image/article/655/655749/channing-frye-interview-20051004015802717-000-000.jpg Frye


Close enough...

[cougarjake13]

i dont know who i was thinking of

[El Mudo]

No fucking way.



Some of the best young talent in the lig spoon....Pittsburgh gets all the pub, but we've got just as good young players as they do, plus good young players with experience, plus even though Olaf Kolzig has about 120,000 miles on him, he's still better than a lot of goalies in this lig. And, the players love playing for Glen Hanlon...don't discount that either.

We can roll out THREE deep scoring lines right now (Ovechkin, Nylander, Clark Semin, Kozlov, Fehr, Backstrom, Klepis, Giroux). Plus we've got great role players and lockdown forwards like Boyd Gordon (shut down El Sid for most of last year), Ben Clymer, Donald Brashear, Matt Bradley, Brian Sutherby....these guys can check and defend as well as any group of forwards in the lig


And we would have made the playoffs last year (or come very very very close to) if Olie and 90% of the starting defense didn't go down with injuries

[Tenbatsuzen]

I'm kinda surprised Souray hasn't signed yet. He must be really waiting to see how the NYR situation shakes out.

[weekapaugjz]

I'm kinda surprised Souray hasn't signed yet. He must be really waiting to see how the NYR situation shakes out.

im sure he has a bunch of offers and is trying to figure out the best situation for himself. if souray signs with the rangers, that powerplay will be fucking sick!

[Kevin]

im sure he has a bunch of offers and is trying to figure out the best situation for himself. if souray signs with the rangers, that powerplay will be fucking sick!

Might as well throw up a goal everytime they are on it..

[cougarjake13]

Might as well throw up a goal everytime they are on it..

i just hope they do as well as everyones already predicting they're gonna do

[El Mudo]

I'm kinda surprised Souray hasn't signed yet. He must be really waiting to see how the NYR situation shakes out.


He's got nowhere to really go....he really wanted to play on the West Coast, but LA just signed a bunch of people, and SJ just extended Thornton and has a ton of guys that are FAs next year (Matt Carle, Joe Pavelski, a bunch of others)...Maybe he could still go to Anaheim, but i'm not sure what their cap situation is and he doesn't really fit their programme there

[El Mudo]

Ironically...he could have been with SJ LAST year but the Canadiens wanted both Carle and Pavelski in the deal, and SJ (smartly) said no dice

[Kevin]

He's got nowhere to really go....he really wanted to play on the West Coast, but LA just signed a bunch of people, and SJ just extended Thornton and has a ton of guys that are FAs next year (Matt Carle, Joe Pavelski, a bunch of others)...Maybe he could still go to Anaheim, but i'm not sure what their cap situation is and he doesn't really fit their programme there

Not true.. The Devils really want him.. But he is def waiting to see what the Rangers will do.. He See's the potential the Team has.. Don't forget Staal is coming up this year.. And from everything i hear.. He is going to be a stud (What's new for that freaking Hockey factory!)

[El Mudo]

Not true.. The Devils really want him.. But he is def waiting to see what the Rangers will do.. He See's the potential the Team has.. Don't forget Staal is coming up this year.. And from everything i hear.. He is going to be a stud (What's new for that freaking Hockey factory!)



I meant he had nowhere to go in relation to places he really wanted to play at on the west coast

[Kevin]

I meant he had nowhere to go in relation to places he really wanted to play at on the west coast


Oh ok.. Got ya..

[cougarjake13]

clints may have already posted this but a nashville group has jumped into the fray to keep the preds in nash

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/6952814



and the rangers re signed prucha


http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/6994538

[spoon]

Not true.. The Devils really want him.. But he is def waiting to see what the Rangers will do.. He See's the potential the Team has.. Don't forget Staal is coming up this year.. And from everything i hear.. He is going to be a stud (What's new for that freaking Hockey factory!)

Kev, you're hilarious when you talk Ranger prospects! You really should read both the "strengths" and "flaws" categories when you research these picks. As with any prospect, it can go either way but most often somewhere in the middle. I particularly love the little joke in there to make Staal look like a no brainer of course! Ha ha ha!

[Kevin]

Kev, you're hilarious when you talk Ranger prospects! You really should read both the "strengths" and "flaws" categories when you research these picks. As with any prospect, it can go either way but most often somewhere in the middle. I particularly love the little joke in there to make Staal look like a no brainer of course! Ha ha ha!

See God Spoon..

[Kevin]

Kev, you're hilarious when you talk Ranger prospects! You really should read both the "strengths" and "flaws" categories when you research these picks. As with any prospect, it can go either way but most often somewhere in the middle. I particularly love the little joke in there to make Staal look like a no brainer of course! Ha ha ha!

Honestly though.. My baseball team stinks.. And My basketball team is the Knicks.. And My football team's QB is Eli Manning.. Can you please let me have my hopes dreams with my hockey team??

[spoon]

no

[spoon]

Here's my guess on the Av lines in 07-08 based on the roster thus far.

LW Center RW

Brunette Sakic Svatos
Smyth Stastny Hejduk
Wolski Arnason Lappy
(Guite/McCormick/ Parker) Hlinka Richardson


Some possible forward prospects making the team:

TJ Hensick, David Jones, Chris Stewart and Codey Burki.

[spoon]

D pairings: (if fucking Jordan stays healthy for more then 10 games in a fucking row)

Clark / Hannan
Liles / Skrastins
Leopold / (Sauer/Finger/Cuminsky)


Prospect possibles:

Raymond Macias, Nigel Williams and Cuminsky is technically a prospect still but already in the hunt.

[cougarjake13]

Honestly though.. My baseball team stinks.. And My basketball team is the Knicks.. And My football team's QB is Eli Manning.. Can you please let me have my hopes dreams with my hockey team??

he's a dream destroyer

look what he tried to do to stu imprpmptu show on fri

[El Mudo]

Man oh man....the Canucks are really building themselves a great D out there...they resigned Bieksa today, then signed Aaron Miller, and theyve still got Sami Salo back there, who's probably got the best point shot in the game on the PP (I would even say better than Souray's), plus Lukas Krajicek, Mattias Ohlund and Willie Mitchell


That is a DAMNED good D Corps...plus with Luongo? If they can find anyone who can score besides the Sedins, id pick them to win the West

[HBox]

The Islanders named Bill Guerin captain today. They didn't mention that to him beforehand. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2930997)

The Islander Way.

[Justice4all]

The Islanders named Bill Guerin captain today. They didn't mention that to him beforehand. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2930997)

The Islander Way.


Now now let's not crap on the team who were smart enough to let Yashin go bye bye.

[spoon]

Man oh man....the Canucks are really building themselves a great D out there...they resigned Bieksa today, then signed Aaron Miller, and theyve still got Sami Salo back there, who's probably got the best point shot in the game on the PP (I would even say better than Souray's), plus Lukas Krajicek, Mattias Ohlund and Willie Mitchell


That is a DAMNED good D Corps...plus with Luongo? If they can find anyone who can score besides the Sedins, id pick them to win the West

The MVP of the league this year to me was Luongo, not Crosby. Pitt's coach turned that team around, along with a GM that made some nice additions to add some grit, but a little too late to get accustomed to playing together for the playoffs. They've also made some nice moves this year, but still need that grit on the blueline to help out a young, still adjusting goalie and team. Sydor is a slick, smart, puck moving D man who will bring leadership and heart to the D, but he's no banger. They really don't have that overall.

Back to Vanc, Ohlund is a huge possibility for a trade. They now have more then enough NHL ready D, added Miller as a role D man in his late years as he brings grit and leadership to their blueline as well. Sure he's big, but he is slowing down and can't handle high teen/20 minutes a night like he used to. He'll have to play a 5/6 D spot, or at least get paired with one of their D with wheels as he's getting beat much more of late by the better skaters. He relies a ton on position at his size and he's only getting slower quick as the bigger D usually do. (funny, getting slower quick!) If they use him in another role expecting something more of him they'll get hurt by it.

Ohlund may be moved for some offense bc let's face it, they can't win 2-1 or 1-0 every night, even with Luongo. They have very little O, even if Naslund rebounds from his less then normal year. They were hurt a ton by the loss of Bertuzzi's abilities after the asshole ruined Steve Moore's career. Fuck that cunt! They have no power forward to speak of, or even a decent net pressence. In reality, I'm not sold on their D but in fact think their goalie was just that good. Look at the stats just a year earlier with Cloutier. Pretty much the same D with a lesser goalie and the stats show that they can't control the game, it's mainly the goalie that has been the difference. Sure Salo has a shot, so does Bieska and Ohlund for that matter, but they aren't the best in their end and I do see them play a lot being an Avs fan. I also like to check out the Sedins, Luongo and Naslund too so I catch a ton of their games on top of those.

[spoon]

he's a dream destroyer

look what he tried to do to stu imprpmptu show on fri

Now there's a mod quote you bald headed boston fuck!

[weekapaugjz]

buffalo may be getting the outdoor hockey game for the upcoming season. this would be awesome and i would be in attendance for this, most likely drunk out of my mind...

linky:
http://www.wgr550.com/sabres/fullstory.php?id=2504

[cougarjake13]

Now there's a mod quote you bald headed boston fuck!

i'm neither bald nor a boston fan



if you were sayingt that to fallon then i get your post

[El Mudo]

Devils sign Vitali Vishnevski

Caps sign some minor leaguer from Anaheim


El Sid signs 5 year extension

[cougarjake13]

more good news for penguins fans

and to just think a few short years ago there was talk of them leaving pitts


http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/7008664

[weekapaugjz]

shanny signs a one year deal with rangers. this team is going to be good.

linky:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2932057

with lunqvist going to arbitration, he is going to get something in the range of 3-3.5 mil. im guessing. is he still on his entry level contract? if so, he probably only made something like $800,000 last year.

[Kevin]

shanny signs a one year deal with rangers. this team is going to be good.

linky:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2932057

NICE!

[lleeder]

The Islanders named Bill Guerin captain today. They didn't mention that to him beforehand. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2930997)

The Islander Way.

We like lame surprises on the island.

[Kevin]

Penguins sign Crosby to extension (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213216&hubname=)

They settled on US$43.5 million because the annual average is $8.7 million, which corresponds to the No. 87 sweater the superstar centre wears.


CJ beat me too it.. But Fuck it.. I got it from a real hockey page.. TSN!!

[cougarjake13]

shanny signs a one year deal with rangers. this team is going to be good.

linky:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2932057

with lunqvist going to arbitration, he is going to get something in the range of 3-3.5 mil. im guessing. is he still on his entry level contract? if so, he probably only made something like $800,000 last year.



things could be looking up this year at the garden

[Kevin]

things could be looking up this year at the garden

KingHipposbandaid... I beg you.. PLEASE!!!! Do NOT say anything..

[El Mudo]

Penguins sign Crosby to extension (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213216&hubname=)

They settled on US$43.5 million because the annual average is $8.7 million, which corresponds to the No. 87 sweater the superstar centre wears.


CJ beat me too it.. But Fuck it.. I got it from a real hockey page.. TSN!!


And I beat him to it...my post is first


I win

[cougarjake13]

El Sid signs 5 year extension

And I beat him to it...my post is first


I win



ahhh i didnt notice it


http://rndng3rd.com/NYMHall/players/F/Sidfer.jpg

[Kevin]

And I beat him to it...my post is first


I win

KingHipposbandaid... I beg you.. PLEASE!!!! Do NOT say anything..


1... Yea
2... I really am not kidding..

[El Mudo]

ahhh i didnt notice it


http://rndng3rd.com/NYMHall/players/F/Sidfer.jpg



I miss Fat Orioles Sid

[El Mudo]

As one who HATES when nicknames get reused (there was only one LT, and his name was NOT LaDanian Tomlinson) I really should have to find another nickname for Crosby. Too bad Fernandez screwed up El Sid.


I refuse to call him "Sid the Kid" though....that just sucks

[JesterOfSadness]

As one who HATES when nicknames get reused (there was only one LT, and his name was NOT LaDanian Tomlinson) I really should have to find another nickname for Crosby. Too bad Fernandez screwed up El Sid.


I refuse to call him "Sid the Kid" though....that just sucks

How about Cake Eater?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/Jesterofsadness/cakeeater.jpg

(It was hard as hell to find a good picture on Google of this kid)

[weekapaugjz]

rangers sign lundqvist to a one year deal worth $4.25 mil avoiding arbitration.

linky:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2932764

i don't understand why the rangers only signed him to one year. maybe he wants to be able to test free agency in 2 years?

[Kevin]

rangers sign lundqvist to a one year deal worth $4.25 mil avoiding arbitration.

linky:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2932764

i don't understand why the rangers only signed him to one year. maybe he wants to be able to test free agency in 2 years?

Na its not that.. The Rangers want to do somethings this year.. And Lundy was asking for 5 over.. So they will get something done next year..

[cougarjake13]

As one who HATES when nicknames get reused (there was only one LT, and his name was NOT LaDanian Tomlinson) I really should have to find another nickname for Crosby. Too bad Fernandez screwed up El Sid.


I refuse to call him "Sid the Kid" though....that just sucks

well he is canadian so why not

le sid ???

[El Mudo]

My Caps sign Olie Kolzig's eventual replacement, Simeon Varlamov (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213282&hubname=nhl)


There's an article there too about how Alexei Yashin's agent is upset with the offers (or lack thereof) his client's getting....I bet he moves back to Russia, but I dont think Carol Alt will be too keen on that

[El Mudo]

TSN: New coach of your New Jersey Devils.....Brent Sutter? (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213329&hubname=)

[JesterOfSadness]

I'll give him to the middle of the season or the start of the playoffs before Lou decides he's better for the position...again.

[spoon]

i'm neither bald nor a boston fan



if you were sayingt that to fallon then i get your post

Yep, Fallon! That shifty prick.

[El Mudo]

Oilers sign Sheldon Souray

[El Mudo]

Next year's free agent class includes Dany Heatley, Jason Spezza, Patrick Marleau and Marian Hossa....


Good Lord....

[cougarjake13]

Next year's free agent class includes Dany Heatley, Jason Spezza, Patrick Marleau and Marian Hossa....


Good Lord....

and half will be rangers

[Tenbatsuzen]

and half will be rangers

Well, the good thing about New York City - you can't get a Ferrari up to speed.


Too soon?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Oilers sign Sheldon Souray

It was a pipe dream that the Rangers could sign him anyway. Look, we got Shanny, Hank, Prucha, etc. Trying to land him would be insanity.

[MHasegawa]

well there's one positive note this off season. he'll probably be paired with pitkanen




EDIT: Sources say the deal is 5 years at only 27 mil, I would have expected Souray to get a lot more from other teams. I guess Alberta boys wanna play local.

[spoon]

well there's one positive note this off season. he'll probably be paired with pitkanen




EDIT: Sources say the deal is 5 years at only 27 mil, I would have expected Souray to get a lot more from other teams. I guess Alberta boys wanna play local.

No shit, that's a pretty damn good deal on Souray. Things aren't so bad in Oil town with the last few signings but can they contend?? I'm not convinced they'll be strong enough over an 82 game season.

And get on the Rangers all you want but they have the same cap and floor as everyone else. I'm not with the crowd/mob screaming about this year's free agent moves as the Flames were smart and the Sabres weren't. It's that simple and clear to see. Based on your team's location/market and feel, you have to work your contracting differently and waiting until the offseason to contend with WHATEVER team has a lot more room under the cap and big city lures is not a smart tactic.

[MHasegawa]

oh yeah, we're definitely not ready yet. Edmonton needs some high octane offensively-minded fowards, Hemskey could be one of those players if he didnt play so conservatively, I hope he starts taking more shots this upcoming season.

[El Mudo]

No shit, that's a pretty damn good deal on Souray. Things aren't so bad in Oil town with the last few signings but can they contend?? I'm not convinced they'll be strong enough over an 82 game season.

And get on the Rangers all you want but they have the same cap and floor as everyone else. I'm not with the crowd/mob screaming about this year's free agent moves as the Flames were smart and the Sabres weren't. It's that simple and clear to see. Based on your team's location/market and feel, you have to work your contracting differently and waiting until the offseason to contend with WHATEVER team has a lot more room under the cap and big city lures is not a smart tactic.


Thats never good when all your best scorers are on the BACK line....the Caps had that one year when we had 3 20 goal defensemen (Kevin Hatcher, Calle Johansson and Sylvain Cote) and that really didn't work out to well


Theyre too thin up front for me to think theyre going to contend seriously....

[El Mudo]

I was kinda bummed out about Alexandre Giroux signing with Atlanta until i realized that we had another good prospect, Francois Bouchard (http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/francois_bouchard) (brother of Pierre-Marc Bouchard), who we drafted in 2006 and just led QMJHL in scoring last year....there was an article in the paper about him trying to make the team this year, and how well he was doing in camp so



2005-06: Bouchard’s offensive explosion in his sophomore season was quite unexpected, as Bouchard amassed a very impressive 102 points in only 69 games, filling the big hole created on the Drakkar forward line after Edmonton prospect Jean-Francois Jacques graduated to the professional ranks. Bouchard was an integral part of Baie-Comeau’s burgeoning power play, doing more setting up than scoring. He played for Team Cherry at the CHL Top Prospects Game, and was also a member of Canada’s under-18 team.

2006-07: He led the entire league with 125 points (45 goals and 80 assists) in 68 games and was awarded the Jean-Béliveau Trophy for winning the QMJHL scoring title



Bouchard is an adept playmaker, with a quick release and great vision in the offensive zone, but is also an excellent shooter, with a great release and a hard shot, and a strong nose for the net. Bouchard is agile, but his foot-speed needs a bit of work. There is also concern about Bouchard’s consistency, and ability to elevate his play when it matters. He was counted on as being a valuable contributor for the under-18 squad this past spring, but disappointed due to a lack of hard work and bouts of discipline problems, and thus saw his ice-time drastically reduced.


Man I hope this guy can keep his head together...sounds like he has a ton of talent, and its yet ANOTHER reason to be optimistic as a Caps fan

[Kevin]

Cullen returns to Carolina; Rangers gain Hutchinson, Barnes (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2939662)

Matt Cullen was heading out for an offseason workout with some buddies in Minnesota on Tuesday morning. For some reason, he took his New York Rangers red, white and blue gear out of his hockey bag and replaced it with some old Carolina Hurricanes stuff.

The Hurricanes gave up 27-year-old defenseman Andrew Hutchinson, who has one year left on his contract at $500,000, and 21-year-old Joe Barnes, a 6-foot-3, 212-pound center in the second year of his entry-level contract.

[cougarjake13]

Cullen returns to Carolina; Rangers gain Hutchinson, Barnes (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2939662)

Matt Cullen was heading out for an offseason workout with some buddies in Minnesota on Tuesday morning. For some reason, he took his New York Rangers red, white and blue gear out of his hockey bag and replaced it with some old Carolina Hurricanes stuff.

The Hurricanes gave up 27-year-old defenseman Andrew Hutchinson, who has one year left on his contract at $500,000, and 21-year-old Joe Barnes, a 6-foot-3, 212-pound center in the second year of his entry-level contract.

wow

im just waiting for the obligatory spoon rant on how the rangers are like hockeys version of the yankees

[Kevin]

wow

im just waiting for the obligatory spoon rant on how the rangers are like hockeys version of the yankees

Spoony has already fairly stated that the Rangers have the same cap as everyone else.. So i do not think he will change his tune now..

[Kevin]

The space cleared will help the Rangers sign Sean Avery and Marcel Hossa, both of whom are headed to arbitration.

The extra elbow room may also allow Sather to possibly sign a veteran center like Michael Peca to slide into the third line center position

[cougarjake13]

Spoony has already fairly stated that the Rangers have the same cap as everyone else.. So i do not think he will change his tune now..

i was more going with spending that money on cullen last year, didnt work and they trade him and the guys coming back are making less then he was but they signed gomez, drury and the others

more or less i was making the comaprison of how spoon always say the yanks can afford their mistakes and just buy some new guys

[El Mudo]

Oilers to be bought by the Rexall guy? (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213968&hubname=nhl)


Neat story...he keeps getting the heave ho from the Board of Directors when he wants to buy shares, so he's just going to bypass them and go straight to the shareholders

Hope he ends up buying them....it would be good for the city to have a local guy in charge of the team, especially one dedicated to making the team better by spending money (but then again, there's still the problem of no one wanting to go to Edmonton...why has there not been a story anywhere on this...what exactly is wrong with Edmonton?)

[cougarjake13]

Oilers to be bought by the Rexall guy? (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213968&hubname=nhl)


Neat story...he keeps getting the heave ho from the Board of Directors when he wants to buy shares, so he's just going to bypass them and go straight to the shareholders

Hope he ends up buying them....it would be good for the city to have a local guy in charge of the team, especially one dedicated to making the team better by spending money (but then again, there's still the problem of no one wanting to go to Edmonton...why has there not been a story anywhere on this...what exactly is wrong with Edmonton?)

its in canada

[El Mudo]

its in canada


So is Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa....and no one seems to have a problem with playing in those places

[Kevin]

Oilers to be bought by the Rexall guy? (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213968&hubname=nhl)


Neat story...he keeps getting the heave ho from the Board of Directors when he wants to buy shares, so he's just going to bypass them and go straight to the shareholders

Hope he ends up buying them....it would be good for the city to have a local guy in charge of the team, especially one dedicated to making the team better by spending money (but then again, there's still the problem of no one wanting to go to Edmonton...why has there not been a story anywhere on this...what exactly is wrong with Edmonton?)

Could it be the distance?? Nylanders main gripe was that it was too far from Sweden..

[El Mudo]

Woo hoo!!!!


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[cougarjake13]

So is Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa....and no one seems to have a problem with playing in those places

ahh

but what the fuck else is in edmonton other than being beniot's hometown ??

[Kevin]

ahh

but what the fuck else is in edmonton other than being beniot's hometown ??

Maybe thats it... Maybe its like buying a murder house:huh:

[El Mudo]

Yashin's going back to Russia...


Does this remind anyone of when Hakan Loob went back to Finland? I have the same reaction as then...."hooray!!"

[weekapaugjz]

Yashin's going back to Russia...


Does this remind anyone of when Hakan Loob went back to Finland? I have the same reaction as then...."hooray!!"

yashin stinks and i don't like him

good riddance.

[Kevin]

yashin stinks and i don't like him

good riddance.

Its just nice to see a player get paid a shit load by another team not to play......















































aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand that team not being mine..

[cougarjake13]

Yashin's going back to Russia...


Does this remind anyone of when Hakan Loob went back to Finland? I have the same reaction as then...."hooray!!"

who ???


ya know what his name sounds like right ???

[El Mudo]

who ???


ya know what his name sounds like right ???



How can no one remember Hakan Loob???

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/writers/tom_layberger/02/08/nhl.50goals/T1.Loob.jpg


http://www.kasitz.com/hockey/pics/rc-loob-1f.jpg

[weekapaugjz]

How can no one remember Hakan Loob???

http://www.kasitz.com/hockey/pics/rc-loob-1f.jpg

im positive i have that card in my collection somewhere. im sure i have some real gems in there somewhere, i used to have so many fucking hockey cards it was insane.

[El Mudo]

Ray Emery re signs with Ottawa, 3 for 9.5


B's trade Hannu Toivonen to St. Louis

[JesterOfSadness]

Sharks went with a new logo.

Not too bad.

[cougarjake13]

Sharks went with a new logo.

Not too bad.

is it the one in your avatar ???

its looks badass

[El Mudo]

Some signings for you Devils fans (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=214492&hubname=nhl)

[spoon]

i was more going with spending that money on cullen last year, didnt work and they trade him and the guys coming back are making less then he was but they signed gomez, drury and the others

more or less i was making the comaprison of how spoon always say the yanks can afford their mistakes and just buy some new guys

The yanks can and often employ that very tactic indeed, but Kev hit the nail on the head with my feelings on the Rangers in this era. I don't blame the Rangers for how poorly the Sabres handled thier free agents before and after the market opened up. Everyone had their chance, and they went full tilt for these guys, taking themselves out of the race for the next few years worth of top prospects. Just as the new cap took the Avs out of the race for free agents (actually lost a ton of players) the first few years as they had to adjust their strategy. And I'm happy with the way they have changed the team on and off the ice. Oh yah, fuck the yanks.

[JesterOfSadness]

Some signings for you Devils fans (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=214492&hubname=nhl)

The only name that sounds familiar to me is Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre.

[El Mudo]

Staal Brothers arrested.... (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=214589&hubname=nhl)




Both brothers were charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing the legal process, while Jordan was also charged with consumption of alcohol while under 21 years of age. Eric's agent, Rick Curran, said he expected the misdemeanor charges to be reduced or dismissed.

According to a statement released by the Cook County Sheriff's office, after the Sheriff's office received complaints about "screaming, yelling and playing loud music," the group of about 20 was warned "multiple times" before it was ordered to leave the resort by Sheriff's deputies, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper and a U.S. Border Patrol agent at 3 a.m. Monday.

"After leaving the property, the group gathered on Highway 61 and began harassing passing motorists," the Sheriff's office said, at which point 14 members of the group were arrested at approximately 4 a.m. Eric Staal was one of 10 people to spend the night in jail.

[Kevin]

So is that going to... Staal... the growth process for them?? Geh geh geh

[spoon]

So is that going to... Staal... the growth process for them?? Geh geh geh

Kill yourself.

[Kevin]

Kill yourself.

Yea, that may have been the worst joke ever..

[spoon]

Yea, that may have been the worst joke ever..

Why can't you just listen!?

In other news, here's a great article on the Av prospects.
http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=335413

[weekapaugjz]

Why can't you just listen!?

In other news, here's a great article on the Av prospects.
http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=335413

i read that the other day. its nice knowing your team has reliable prospects in the system.

in other news, buffalo re-signed derek roy to a 6 year 24 mil. contract. i like roy but i don't think he is worth that money yet, who knows, he might surprise me. he needs to cut the diving shit though, he gets pretty rediculous at times.

[El Mudo]

Caps locked up Milan Jurcina for the next two years...

Why in the heck did Boston ever just give him away to us? He's a really good defenseman with size

[Kevin]

Caps locked up Milan Jurcina for the next two years...

Why in the heck did Boston ever just give him away to us? He's a really good defenseman with size

You mean those same Bruins that gave us Mara??

[El Mudo]

Brian Burke rips Kevin Lowe over the Dustin Penner offer sheet (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=214854&hubname=nhl)



Patrice Briesbois back to Montreal? (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=214911&hubname=nhl)


Don't understand that move....the fans HATED Briesbois in Montreal...why would he want to go back?

[weekapaugjz]

Brian Burke rips Kevin Lowe over the Dustin Penner offer sheet (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=214854&hubname=nhl)

burkes's pissed at them for a 24 mil. contract? think about how pissed regier is for having to match 50.3 mil. for vanek.

[Kevin]

burkes's pissed at them for a 24 mil. contract? think about how pissed regier is for having to match 50.3 mil. for vanek.

Yea, but this kid no where near a 24mil dollar player.. He is jumping from 490 k to 4mil... Anaheim is 5mil under, and re signing this guy would take a huge chunk.. And not knowing what Nieder and Salani are gunna do, thats big.. At least your kid was worth close to it, if he went on the open market.. This contract is ridiculous.. I think i would be pissed..

[weekapaugjz]

Yea, but this kid no where near a 24mil dollar player.. He is jumping from 490 k to 4mil... Anaheim is 5mil under, and re signing this guy would take a huge chunk.. And not knowing what Nieder and Salani are gunna do, thats big.. At least your kid was worth close to it, if he went on the open market.. This contract is ridiculous.. I think i would be pissed..

regier has never been about giving long contracts though. almost all of the signings in buffalo over the last 6-7 years have almost all been for 3 years or less. hell, miller only got a 3 year contract last year when any team would want to wrap up a goalie like that for longer. he always looks out for a possibility to not get tied with an overplayed player for a long term deal (yashin anyone?) this has hurt the team because if players play well during that short contract with the sabres, other teams come in with more money and sweep away (ie drury and briere). i think regier wanted to get vanek signed to something like 5 years for 28 mil. nothing like a 7 year 50.3 mil. contract. now, derek roy just got a deal 6 year 24 mil. which i was very surprised about. i like roy a lot, he's a lot like jason blake, small, fast, and is a pest. but i don't know if he is worth that much. also, he is a fucking diver, and i can't stand that in a player.

[spoon]

Brian Burke rips Kevin Lowe over the Dustin Penner offer sheet (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=214854&hubname=nhl)



Patrice Briesbois back to Montreal? (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=214911&hubname=nhl)


Don't understand that move....the fans HATED Briesbois in Montreal...why would he want to go back?

Anywhere but Colorado and I'm fine with it. Perhaps the Red Wings should sign him?

[El Mudo]

Michael Ryder re ups with the Habs

[HBox]

So no one is talking about the Avery-Ranger arbitration shenanigans? Talk about fucking around with the wrong guy.

[El Mudo]

Leafs to hire.......Scotty Bowman?? (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=215506&hubname=nhl)

[keithy_19]

So no one is talking about the Avery-Ranger arbitration shenanigans? Talk about fucking around with the wrong guy.

I love it. It was the Post who first reported all that, right? It's great. I hate Avery.

[JesterOfSadness]

I hate Avery.

The man's doing his job then.

[El Mudo]

Rexall guy's offer for the Oilers rejected (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=215639&hubname=nhl)



Group led by ex-coach Doug MacLean buys the Ning (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=215627&hubname=nhl)



Devils sign Arron Asham...sorry Isles fans... (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=215641&hubname=nhl)

[El Mudo]

Kevyn Adams traded to Chicago...


Man the Hawks are really stockpiling some talent there....they could most def be a sleeper


Could it be that Bill Wirtz is finally opening the wallets??


*checks temperature in hell*

[weekapaugjz]

Kevyn Adams traded to Chicago...


Man the Hawks are really stockpiling some talent there....they could most def be a sleeper


Could it be that Bill Wirtz is finally opening the wallets??


*checks temperature in hell*

are you saying kevyn adams is a talent or the other players chicago picked up?

i personally like adams and the way he plays but i wouldn't describe him as a "talent". he only had 12 points last year.

[El Mudo]

are you saying kevyn adams is a talent or the other players chicago picked up?

i personally like adams and the way he plays but i wouldn't describe him as a "talent". he only had 12 points last year.



All the other players mostly...Adams is a good checking forward. And considering how Chicago never signs ANYBODY, its pretty big that theyre signing so many people


Sorry Spoon....Mike Ricci retires... (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=216113&hubname=nhl)

[El Mudo]

Mike Peca to the Rangers (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=216122&hubname=nhl)

[DolaMight]

Henric Alfredsson to the O.P.D.
http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2007/08/14/alfredsson.jpg

Now I gotta worry bout this every I get thrown into the drunk tank. He's so mean looking too.

Younger Alfredsson scores his own uniform
Brother of Sens captain to be sworn in today as Ottawa city cop (http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2007/08/14/4416122-sun.html)

[El Mudo]

Henric Alfredsson to the O.P.D.
http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2007/08/14/alfredsson.jpg

Now I gotta worry bout this every I get thrown into the drunk tank. He's so mean looking too.

Younger Alfredsson scores his own uniform
Brother of Sens captain to be sworn in today as Ottawa city cop (http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2007/08/14/4416122-sun.html)




Its scary how much he looks like his brother

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Mike Peca to the Rangers (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=216122&hubname=nhl)


nice, I like Mike Peca

Hopefully he can have a Kick Ass season , then leave us for more money

:king:

[Kevin]

Mike Peca to the Rangers (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=216122&hubname=nhl)

Good signing.. Basically makes up for losing Cullen.. Rangers are now locked and ready to go..

[DolaMight]

Its scary how much he looks like his brother

Fat Alfie, no relation to fat opie.

[Tenbatsuzen]

While running a search for Mark Messier pictures, I ran across this...

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/2356/2605064082564markmessiesd2.jpg

I can't bring myself to thumbnail it. Just click. Possibly NSFW due to a short towel.

[El Mudo]

He looks like that guy in Slapshot that talked about getting snatch all the time

[keithy_19]

The man's doing his job then.

Yes he is. I'd love him on my team. His wife would replace Melanie Brodeur when they never stopped showing her during the finals that one year.

[NickyL0885]

Anyone see the new Islanders jerseys??? They aren't bad actually. I love the white ones. Now, I know traditionalist will moan an groan but there nothing you can do about it. Every team is getting new ones.

[Tenbatsuzen]

He looks like that guy in Slapshot that talked about getting snatch all the time

Considering Messier's track record, then I guess it's pretty close.