~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[disneyspy]

the teams in the eastern conference stand no chance against teams like the red wings,vancover or SJ,this wont even be close,i say vancover wins this 4 games to maybe 1,sorry bean town fans but dump and grind doesnt work against a team from the superior conference

[OGC]

the teams in the eastern conference stand no chance against teams like the red wings,vancover or SJ,this wont even be close,i say vancover wins this 4 games to maybe 1,sorry bean town fans but dump and grind doesnt work against a team from the superior conference

Wanna make a wager ? Maybe a 6 pack of a fine local brew to the winner ?

[Dan 'Hampton]

Detroit produces beer? They can't even produce jobs.

[OGC]

I may have to rethink this.

[Dan 'Hampton]

He dosnt deserve MA microbrew.

[disneyspy]

MA microbrew? what the hell,you want me walking around yelling "THATS WICKED RETAADED"

[DOHO@HOME]

Here we go Bruins, the last three times Thomas has faced Vancouver 1 out of 98 shoots went in he is 3-0.
Right now is perfect for the Bruins to be here it is going to be a awesome Stanley cup.
Bruins in six no way Vancouver is going to sweep no way.:clap:

[El Mudo]

Thrashers are moving to Winnipeg. Press Conference is scheduled for 11am Mountain Time.

They'll stay in the Southeast Division next year, and then the league will realign.

[A.J.]

Welcome back Winnipeg Jets!

[disneyspy]

Welcome back Winnipeg Jets!

can the whalers be far behind?

[A.J.]

can the whalers be far behind?

Oh if only...

[DOHO@HOME]

can the whalers be far behind?

That would be sweet how about the Ave's move to Conn.?:thumbup:

[Jujubees2]

That would be sweet how about the Ave's move to Conn.?:thumbup:

No, the Coyotes

[El Mudo]

Oh if only...

Maybe they can get more than 400 people to show up this time? (http://news.google.ca/newspapers?id=xMoPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=V44DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2526,2867991)

But seriously, this is a really dumb move for the NHL. The Thrash didn't fail because the fans didn't care about hockey, the Thrash failed because of (a) shitty owners and (b) complete and utter mismanagement. They've been to one playoff series in 11 years, and had blunder after blunder (letting Kovy walk for a bag of beans, drafting Patrik Stefan, letting Hossa walk for a bag of beans, trading Braydon Coburn for Alexei Zhitnik), and terrible tragedies (Dany Heatley).

Fans don't go to see losers. They didn't in Pittsburgh, DC, or Chicago in the early 2000s, and now they're three of the league's "signature" franchises. Look at how the place rocks in Carolina or Tampa or Nashville (or even Florida in 96) when the team's winning and doing well. You're leaving a top ten US market for a place that no one wants to play (Winnipeg), with a tiny corporate base that isn't anywhere close to Atlanta's, whose building will be the smallest in the NHL at just over 15k (smaller than Nassau, which the NHL has been trying to flee for decades). It's beyond stupid to me.

Here's Winnipeg's average attendance from 90-96:

12,931 12,931 13,550 13,297, 13,013 11,316

[A.J.]

Maybe they can get more than 400 people to show up this time? (http://news.google.ca/newspapers?id=xMoPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=V44DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2526,2867991)

At the time, the state was more eager to get the Patriots. They offered to build a stadium along the CT River in Hartford. They came close but the deal fell through when Foxboro made some concessions to Rober Kraft.

[El Mudo]

At the time, the state was more eager to get the Patriots. They offered to build a stadium along the CT River in Hartford. They came close but the deal fell through when Foxboro made some concessions to Rober Kraft.

They were playing in a shopping mall for the love of Mary.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Xl center (the mall) is out if date. They've finally got their act together for the ahl team. The NHL is a long way off.

[El Mudo]

Xl center (the mall) is out if date. They've finally got their act together for the ahl team. The NHL is a long way off.

Can't see them ever coming back there. Market's too small (third horse in a two horse race between NY and Boston), and there's too many other viable places they could put a franchise (Kansas City would be where I would go, also some talk of Seattle or Portland, even though they don't have a building and the Canucks would raise holy hell, and the Toronto people were even screaming today about why there should be a team in Hamilton, and I haven't even mentioned Quebec, which would be an even worse option than Winnipeg).

There's three franchises, IMO, in real big trouble. Buffalo and Ottawa are off the danger list because even though they've both gone bankrupt, their ownership is stable, but I'd be super-worried about the situations in Florida (where they haven't made the playoffs since 2000, longest drought in league history, and their TV numbers are south of cheese), CBJ (where the franchise needs to win, and badly), and the Isles (who probably are going to move if they don't get the lighthouse project).

[Dan 'Hampton]

How is QC worse than Winnepeg? Up until the team left they packed the house. It was simply the weak Canadian dollar, and the fact they weren't going to get a new arena that led the team to leave. Both those places are better than FLA, ATL and PHOENIX.

[El Mudo]

How is QC worse than Winnepeg? Up until the team left they packed the house. It was simply the weak Canadian dollar, and the fact they weren't going to get a new arena that led the team to leave. Both those places are better than FLA, ATL and PHOENIX.

Winnipeg at least has a half-assed building in MTS Centre. Quebec has NO building, unless you count Le Colisee, which was built over 60 years ago, and the place from which the Nords fled in 96. Quebec is the smallest market in North America outside of Green Bay. It's also unwaveringly French, which scares off a lot of English-speaking players (see Lindros, Eric).

The Panthers, while being unbelievably shitty, at least have stable ownership. Phoenix is owned by the league, which has made clear it will not sell to parties interested in moving the team out of Arizona, as is its right, and I've pointed out why moving the Thrashers to WPG is unbelievably stupid. All three of those markets are much better options than WPG or QUE due to their relative sizes, populations, and, most importantly, quality and quantity of corporate sponsors.

[TjM]

Fuck This Fucking Shit.

Bruins Are Winning This Mother Fucker!

[A.J.]

They were playing in a shopping mall for the love of Mary.

STOP BRINGING UP PAINFUL MEMORIES!!!!

[Dan 'Hampton]

No one shows at the sunbelt games besides Tampa bay. QC is building an arena. 15,000 in 'peg or QC is better than 10,000 in fla or phoenix. And don't even start on tv ratings. Lindros was a bitch pussy.

[El Mudo]

No one shows at the sunbelt games besides Tampa bay. QC is building an arena. 15,000 in 'peg or QC is better than 10,000 in fla or phoenix. And don't even start on tv ratings. Lindros was a bitch pussy.

No one shows at the sunbelt games besides Tampa bay.

They show up when teams are winning (and no one showed up in TB during the Koules/Barrie/Lawton/Melrose era). See Florida in 96. See Nashville and Carolina. See Atlanta in 06 (and by the way, the Thrashers averaged more attendance during their time in ATL than Winnipeg did in their last six years).

Like I said, no one goes to see losers. No one came to DC, Pittsburgh, or Chicago when all three teams are shitty. And franchise issues aren't just "Sun Belt" problems. The Sabres and Senators both have gone bankrupt and had ownership issues in the last few years, as did the Penguins (who came thisclose to moving). The Isles have a ton of issues. Last time I checked, none of those franchises are in the Sun Belt.

QC is building an arena.

"Building an arena" and actually "having an arena" are two completely, massively different things. It usually takes years just to get the whole funding issue sorted out, namely, whether the taxpayers of the local province/county/state want to pay the necessary taxes to build and maintain it.

15,000 in 'peg or QC is better than 10,000 in fla or phoenix.

No, it's not. Market size-wise, QC and WPG have nowhere near the advertising muscle and corporate base of any team in the Sun Belt. There are 633k people in the WPG area, which puts it somewhere in the US between Baltimore and Memphis, which is just shy of El Paso. Phoenix has close to a million and a half people in the city proper. Miami-Dade County has over two and a half million people. Besides, Canadian viewers don't count in the US ratings, so you're essentially cutting your audience in half, which is why you don't see Canadian teams on NBC unless they "have" to be on there (see the 07 Cup Finals between Ottawa and Anaheim for how ugly that can get).

Lindros was a bitch pussy

Bullshit. Dude had like six concussions (in a two year period), and Bobby Clarke was such an absolute crazy asshole he questioned Lindros for not flying home with a COLLAPSED FUCKING LUNG which would have killed him. Fuck that guy.

[NickyL0885]

Can't see them ever coming back there. Market's too small (third horse in a two horse race between NY and Boston), and there's too many other viable places they could put a franchise (Kansas City would be where I would go, also some talk of Seattle or Portland, even though they don't have a building and the Canucks would raise holy hell, and the Toronto people were even screaming today about why there should be a team in Hamilton, and I haven't even mentioned Quebec, which would be an even worse option than Winnipeg).

There's three franchises, IMO, in real big trouble. Buffalo and Ottawa are off the danger list because even though they've both gone bankrupt, their ownership is stable, but I'd be super-worried about the situations in Florida (where they haven't made the playoffs since 2000, longest drought in league history, and their TV numbers are south of cheese), CBJ (where the franchise needs to win, and badly), and the Isles (who probably are going to move if they don't get the lighthouse project).

That project is DEAD. Has been for a year now. County Exec. Mangano unveiled a new plan with New arena and a minor league ball park across from it. $400 million to do it all($350 for a new arena). Vote is August 1st. Public vote too. People feel it will pass due to Isles fans and union workers wanting it. Plus, it's during summer and who wants to go to the polls on a summer day? If it passes, shovel in ground 2012, arena opened for 2015 season. Isles would sign lease until 2045. Yesterday the legislature voted on when to have the Arena Vote. Mangano wanted Aug. 1st and it won by a 11-7 vote. 10 repubs and 1 dem votes YES. The 7 Dems who voted No claim they still need details. I'm sure they will get something out of this to get a YES later on. If the Aug. 1st referendum passes, then they vote again and need 13 votes for Super majority.

Mangano says taxes won't go up if this passes. If not, then Coliseum is knocked down, taxes go up. Wang is offering to cover any dollar amount that goes over the $350 for the Arena. He is also offering to pay the election costs if he wins. It's $2 million to have the vote Aug. 1st.

[El Mudo]

That project is DEAD. Has been for a year now. County Exec. Mangano unveiled a new plan with New arena and a minor league ball park across from it. $400 million to do it all($350 for a new arena). Vote is August 1st. Public vote too. People feel it will pass due to Isles fans and union workers wanting it. Plus, it's during summer and who wants to go to the polls on a summer day? If it passes, shovel in ground 2012, arena opened for 2015 season. Isles would sign lease until 2045. Yesterday the legislature voted on when to have the Arena Vote. Mangano wanted Aug. 1st and it won by a 11-7 vote. 10 repubs and 1 dem votes YES. The 7 Dems who voted No claim they still need details. I'm sure they will get something out of this to get a YES later on. If the Aug. 1st referendum passes, then they vote again and need 13 votes for Super majority.

Mangano says taxes won't go up if this passes. If not, then Coliseum is knocked down, taxes go up. Wang is offering to cover any dollar amount that goes over the $350 for the Arena. He is also offering to pay the election costs if he wins. It's $2 million to have the vote Aug. 1st.

Hope it passes. I really do. Do they have the option to play in Brooklyn with the Nets if it doesn't go through?

[NickyL0885]

Hope it passes. I really do. Do they have the option to play in Brooklyn with the Nets if it doesn't go through?

Nope. The team can leave whenever if the Arena vote fails.

[DOHO@HOME]

Can't fucking wait four more hours and the puck drops yee haw:clap:
Go Bruins fuck Vancouver:thumbup:

[Jujubees2]

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2011/06/01/kreiter_bruins-statues9_met__1306950767_0000.gif

Statues around Boston in Bruins' gear (http://www.boston.com/yourtown/boston/backbay/bbgallery/statues_bruins/)

[cougarjake13]

and there's too many other viable places they could put a franchise (Kansas City would be where I would go, also some talk of Seattle or Portland, even though they don't have a building and the Canucks would raise holy hell

well you could always piggy back on the basketball arenas in seattle and portland

[disneyspy]

i dont know if anybuddayelse is watching this but boston is giving vancover a game on NBC,its 0-0 with 4 and half left in the 3rd period

[TheGameHHH]

ive been watching, its been a great game so far

[disneyspy]

ive been watching, its been a great game so far

i hope this shit goes to at least double OT,love playoff hockey without commercials

[disneyspy]

wow,to give that up so late in the game

[TheGameHHH]

Wow, that was just incredible. 18.5 seconds left

[OGC]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

[Fallon]

Fuck.

[disneyspy]

do you guys sometimes post as paulo?

[OGC]

do you guys sometimes post as paulo?

I don't take too kindly to being mentioned in the same breath with Paulo.

[keithy_19]

Kind of an offsides play. It was close, but still.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Vancouver wasn't anymore impressive than anyone else the B's have played.

[DOHO@HOME]

god damit that was a good start but ended up being a shit end to the game.
I liked how the bruins were not letting vancouver take over the game.
Now I'm feeling better with the bruins play going forward, I think vancouver is a really fast team and the bruins are going to have to mix up their third and fourth lines a little.
Enough with Recci already to old to slow put the kid out more!:nono:

[El Mudo]

well you could always piggy back on the basketball arenas in seattle and portland

Sonics left Key Arena because it's a dump (built in the early 1960s, even though it was renovated in the early 90s). Highly doubt they'd put an NHL team there (it only seats 11k for hockey). The Rose Garden would be a pretty good option, but then there would still be the issue of the Canucks throwing a shit fit, although I think they'd throw less of a shit fit about Portland than they would about Seattle.

[El Mudo]

Ratings for Game One best in 12 years (http://puckthemedia.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/oh-canada-game-1-draws-best-overnight-ratings-in-12-years/)

Up 14% from PHI/CHI Game One last year.

[Misteriosa]

that ending broke my heart. im on team B just cuz of hats. i dont dare to bring it up to him :o

[Jujubees2]

Ratings for Game One best in 12 years (http://puckthemedia.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/oh-canada-game-1-draws-best-overnight-ratings-in-12-years/)

Up 14% from PHI/CHI Game One last year.

Yeah but NBC didn't know that the Canucks were playing the Bruins. Check out the promo they ran before the game

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[disneyspy]

Yeah but NBC didn't know that the Canucks were playing the Bruins. Check out the promo they ran before the game

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ha,thats great

[cougarjake13]

Sonics left Key Arena because it's a dump (built in the early 1960s, even though it was renovated in the early 90s). Highly doubt they'd put an NHL team there (it only seats 11k for hockey). The Rose Garden would be a pretty good option, but then there would still be the issue of the Canucks throwing a shit fit, although I think they'd throw less of a shit fit about Portland than they would about Seattle.

it wouldnt be long term just to get team there then maybe have a plan for a hockey only building

[hanso]

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C'mon Bos. don't lose to these guys.

[WhistlePig]

Yuck. Bruins vs. the Canucks. I couldn't care less about the finals.

Well I'll eat my words. It's been exciting to watch so far!

[DOHO@HOME]

Wow nice game last night big hit on Horton and Bruins answer with a shooting spree.
They need to push forward and take it tied up back to Vancouver.
Come on B's hand those cock suckers another beat down.:clap:

[cougarjake13]

Wow nice game last night big hit on Horton and Bruins answer with a shooting spree.
They need to push forward and take it tied up back to Vancouver.
Come on B's hand those cock suckers another beat down.:clap:

they shot their load

[TripleSkeet]

http://phillysportsdaily.com/flyers/2011/06/07/flyers-acquire-rights-to-ilya-bryzgalov/

[Dan 'Hampton]

Laviolette already pulled him.

[cougarjake13]

Laviolette already pulled him.

hahaha nice



i think hextall is warming up

[weekapaugjz]

tim thomas is the man.

[OGC]

getting a little chippy out there wouldn't you say ?

[ihaveabadmonkey]

didn't Vancouver used to have twins on their team. I wonder what they are up to.

[Jujubees2]

getting a little chippy out there wouldn't you say ?

The last ten minutes of the game was ridiculous. I was waiting for the Hanson Brothers to take the ice.

[cougarjake13]

didn't Vancouver used to have twins on their team. I wonder what they are up to.

at the national gathering of twins playing sports symposium in manitoba

[OGC]

that's what it takes to get one by Thomas.

[Crash]

1:35 left...Boston all over Luongo...he hasn't buckled yet.

[Crash]

What's the saying? "You haven't lost a series until you lose one at home".

Great series.

[TheGameHHH]

this Finals has been amazing

[disneyspy]

i have to give it to boston,their street fighting has kept them in this and i agree,what a series,even tho the canucks wins haven't been as dominating as the bruins' i still think their the better team,their passing is freekin red armyish

[OGC]

i have to give it to boston,their street fighting has kept them in this and i agree,what a series,even tho the canucks wins haven't been as dominating as the bruins' i still think their the better team,their passing is freekin red armyish

Unlike like you, you Red Commie fuck, I prefer the North American, pound your way to the win style.

[disneyspy]

i can't believe you called me red,thats low man,low

[keithy_19]

i have to give it to boston,their street fighting has kept them in this and i agree,what a series,even tho the canucks wins haven't been as dominating as the bruins' i still think their the better team,their passing is freekin red armyish

And as European players go, they sure like to embelish things.

[disneyspy]

And as European players go, they sure like to embelish things.

tsss ssss you sayin they got relish on their hotdogs or sumpthin? tss ssss

[cougarjake13]

tsss ssss you sayin they got relish on their hotdogs or sumpthin? tss ssss

woulda been funnier if you said sauerkraut

[disneyspy]

bruins bein bruisers,fucked up raymond real good there,there will be blood

[disneyspy]

woulda been funnier if you said sauerkraut

your post would've been funnier if you tried to tag it not "correct " it,that never works




see?

[disneyspy]

i have a feeling alot of canucks fans will be turning this game off early,1 zip already and theyve been punked out

[disneyspy]

damn 2 zip that quick,this will be a long night for luongo

[NickyL0885]

NHL Finals are always better than the NBA Finals. This series proves it.

[disneyspy]

cya luongo

[disneyspy]

4 zip already,this is fuckin unbelievable!

[Dan 'Hampton]

The west sucks a big euro diving dick.

[disneyspy]

The west sucks a big euro diving dick.

you B's fans are LUCKY the wings aren't in this

[cougarjake13]

4 zip already,this is fuckin unbelievable!



wow

i just cant believe how horrible theyre playing in bean town



guess good for them theyre playing game 7 in vancouver

[Dan 'Hampton]

you B's fans are LUCKY the wings aren't in this


Det was the only west team we didn't match up with.

[disneyspy]

Det was the only west team we didn't match up with.

dammit i hate when someone makes my point

now i got nuthin

[disneyspy]

wow

i just cant believe how horrible theyre playing in bean town



guess good for them theyre playing game 7 in vancouver

that first half of the 1st period by the B's was one of the most dominating performances i've seen by a team in the playoffs

[Crash]

I'm not sure why, but Vancouver seems to have decided that leaving their defensemen at home when they travel east is a good idea.

I'm fairly certain you need defense when you play hockey.




...and yes, being an Islander fan I am a Luongo apologist. But c'mon, he needs SOME fucking help.

[cougarjake13]

I'm not sure why, but Vancouver seems to have decided that leaving their defensemen at home when they travel east is a good idea.

I'm fairly certain you need defense when you play hockey.




...and yes, being an Islander fan I am a Luongo apologist. But c'mon, he needs SOME fucking help.

they play well in cities not named boston


its just a weird anolomy but maybe in their heads now

[Crash]

Canucks just look sluggish. They ring the post on a power play and nobody's there for the rebound. They finally get control of the puck and blow a pass that clears the zone.

What's your deal Wade?

[Crash]

This game's over. Vancouver will mount an effort for the first ten minutes of the third. Then they'll pull back, rest their players, not risk injuries, and look to game seven in Vancouver.

Ten minutes to score two or three goals. This one's over Johnny.

[cougarjake13]

This game's over. Vancouver will mount an effort for the first ten minutes of the third. Then they'll pull back, rest their players, not risk injuries, and look to game seven in Vancouver.

Ten minutes to score two or three goals. This one's over Johnny.

was over a long time ago

[OGC]

that first half of the 1st period by the B's was one of the most dominating performances i've seen by a team in the playoffs



too late too make a bet on the series ?

[disneyspy]

too late too make a bet on the series ?

hell i didnt think the B's would win more than 1 game so dont go lookin at me mister

[Fallon]

Bruins were one of the best road teams all season long, they need to get back to that form tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!

One more win.

[cougarjake13]

too late too make a bet on the series ?

nope


its pretty much one or other



so have at it

[keithy_19]

Triple over time zero zero game tonight would make me giddy.

[disneyspy]

Triple over time zero zero game tonight would make me giddy.

i dont care how tired i am tommorow,i'm staying up to watch this no matter how late it goes

[Jayw]

Go Bruins!!!

Never thought I would be rooting for a Boston team, but seeing Canada's dreams crushed would almost be as great as seeing Lebron lose (wait nothing can beat that).

game fucking 7 BABY

[disneyspy]

i hope the PTPers show up

[cougarjake13]

Triple over time zero zero game tonight would make me giddy.

i would thoroughly enjoy that reality

[TheGameHHH]

Am I the only weirdo rooting for Vancouver?

[sailor]

Am I the only weirdo rooting for Vancouver?

maybe that dirty canadian underdog?

[cougarjake13]

Am I the only weirdo rooting for Vancouver?



nope i am as well

[Tenbatsuzen]

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmuyu40WXI1qbv9upo1_500.png

...hoo boy

[cougarjake13]

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmuyu40WXI1qbv9upo1_500.png

...hoo boy

wow

[sailor]

i dont care how tired i am tommorow,i'm staying up to watch this no matter how late it goes

g'night spy

[Snoogans]

Luongo sucks balls




i havent watched one min of it. Or any playoff hockey for that matter. Just the highlights on SC and i just caught the score on espn.com. what a bum this guy is

[HBox]

That was the best Bettman booing ever. Congratulations Vancouver! I was afraid you might not have it in you after the loss.

[OGC]

No trophy looks cooler than Lord Stanley's cup.

[TheGameHHH]

Man I can't stand Boston, but I get chills every time I watch a player raise the Cup.......unless that player is a New York Ranger. So, congrats to the Bruins

[OGC]

The Bruins are the first team ever to win 3 game 7's in one Stanley Cup playoff.


If only Philadelphia had given them a little more opposition.


:drunk:

[disneyspy]

g'night spy

shit fell out during the nat'l anthem

[HBox]

http://web22.twitpic.com/img/322757205-3bb13edaaf66f09e24b8ec06f8f0a432.4df978b8-full.jpg

Egypt? Iran? Syria? Libya? No.

Vancouver. Right now.

[KnoxHarrington]

Luongo sucks balls




i havent watched one min of it. Or any playoff hockey for that matter. Just the highlights on SC and i just caught the score on espn.com. what a bum this guy is

Honestly, he shit the bed in these finals far worse than LeBron shit the bed in his.

[Tall_James]

Honestly, he shit the bed in these finals far worse than LeBron shit the bed in his.

He is being referred to as "Lubrongo" up here in Mass.

[Tenbatsuzen]

He is being referred to as "Lubrongo" up here in Mass.

Congrats. When do you get your ring for being in the commercial?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Injured Bruins fan in VAN:

http://yfrog.com/khb4ajj

[keithy_19]

Way to go Boston. I wanted the game to be a bit more exciting than it was, but Vancouver seemed to fold at the end.

And the burning of whatever that they were doing in Vancouver...wow. I never got the reasoning for burning things or rioting because a team loses. But I guess Canada just wanted to show they have the same enthusiasm as crazy countries around the world. And LA.

[A.J.]

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[Jujubees2]

He is being referred to as "Lubrongo" up here in Mass.

Q: What time is it in Vancouver?

A: It’s 20 past Luongo.

[disneyspy]

Q: What time is it in Vancouver?

A: It’s 20 past Luongo.

hahahahhahahahaa

[TjM]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5NmGXHEN7k

[Jujubees2]

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[ihaveabadmonkey]

Never Forget Vancouver 6/15/11

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/4938/galleryshockingscenesfr.jpg

[Furtherman]

Damn, they trashed their city. Even in the nicest of places, humans can suck. Pathetic.

Photos: Riots, fire, destruction after Vancouver’s loss (http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/06/16/photos-riots-fire-destruction-after-vancouvers-loss/)

http://nationalpostnews.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/riot1.jpg?w=940

[DOHO@HOME]

FACE YOU VANCOUVER FUCKS..........WHO'S YOUR FUCKING DADDY COCK SUCKERS:thumbup:

[TripleSkeet]

Damn, they trashed their city. Even in the nicest of places, humans can suck. Pathetic.

Photos: Riots, fire, destruction after Vancouver’s loss (http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/06/16/photos-riots-fire-destruction-after-vancouvers-loss/)

http://nationalpostnews.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/riot1.jpg?w=940

WOW. Thats almost as bad as throwing snowballs at Santa Claus.

[Jujubees2]

Two of my favorite photos

http://nationalpostnews.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/riot34.jpg?w=940&h=625


http://nationalpostnews.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/riot5.jpg?w=940&h=1046

[WRESTLINGFAN]

They rioted after the gm 7 loss to the NYR in '94


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Stanley_Cup_riot

[keithy_19]

hahahahhahahahaa

x2. I needed a laugh.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7444/thursdaysdar411.jpg

[cougarjake13]

That was the best Bettman booing ever. Congratulations Vancouver! I was afraid you might not have it in you after the loss.

you know bettman and stern both do this shit before they hand the cup or trophy

we dont need a fucking recap we know get the fuck off the stage you hack fucks

no one wants to hear you


im sure selig and goddell do it too but it doesnt seem to annoy me as much since i dont recall

[cougarjake13]

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7444/thursdaysdar411.jpg




haha fuckin awesome

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Its getting so bad even our rioting is being outsourced

[Judge Smails]

http://i.imgur.com/kmw8M.jpg

[El Mudo]

Rangers won't be able to buy Drury out because he's injured (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/oh_no_drury_duty_SvEySe827jXnaAe8XRQAnK?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=)

It appears as if the Rangers will be unable to buy out the final season of Chris Drury's contract because of a degenerative condition in the captain's left knee that apparently will render him medically unable to play next season, The Post has learned.
While Drury has yet to file the necessary paperwork, sources report he plans to do so. The Rangers, who had been planning a buyout, could file a grievance against Drury, but that is a remote possibility, at best.

[Jujubees2]

http://i.imgur.com/kmw8M.jpg

Now that's funny!

[OGC]

not everyone was happy with the rioting in Vancouver

http://i.imgur.com/E5ccZ.gif

[ihaveabadmonkey]

not everyone was happy with the rioting in Vancouver

http://i.imgur.com/E5ccZ.gif


maybe he just really wanted to rent a car

[MIKEYDAKEN]

On my way up to Boston for the victory parade. Such a long time For a win

[PigShitIrish]

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7444/thursdaysdar411.jpg

This had my whole office laughing. Thank you sir!

[Fallon]

Yeah baby! Just picked up a few shirts and got the parade tomorrow!

[OGC]

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7444/thursdaysdar411.jpg

You gotta love Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy. During last night's Sox game they were talking about the Bruins/Canucks series and he called these guys the Sardine twins.

LOL

[kevcon3]

win!!!:devil2:

[Judge Smails]

Do you beleive in miracles! Fucking Mike Eruzione, amirite! USA! USA! USA!

[Snoogans]

UCLA won the national championship?

[Dan 'Hampton]

Parade was awesome.
That is it.
I miss hockey already.

[keithy_19]

Parade was awesome.
That is it.
I miss hockey already.

I miss it too. I'm trying to keep up on the draft since the Devils have a high pick and could use the talent.

[Fallon]

Parade was awesome.
That is it.
I miss hockey already.

First sports parade I've been too, it was fast but worth it!

[hanso]

First sports parade I've been too, it was fast but worth it!

How many people where there?

[MIKEYDAKEN]

i'm still in my bruins shirt great day yesterday sunburned like a motherfucker and almost got in to a fight on the red line with some trash from quincy which is i'm assuming is the asshole of boston. tell me if i'm wrong cause i don't wanna hate a place on two guys stupidity

[OGC]

How many people where there?


The police are saying it was the biggest celebration parade Boston has had so far with somewhere near a million people there.

[TripleSkeet]

The police are saying it was the biggest celebration parade Boston has had so far with somewhere near a million people there.

Thats kind of embarrassing in my opinion. First that Bruins parade beat The Red Sox, Celtics and Pats parades, and second that almost a million people is the biggest theyve drawn.

[cougarjake13]

The police are saying it was the biggest celebration parade Boston has had so far with somewhere near a million people there.

well the celtics and pats have won a lot recently and all time so that wouldnt surprise me buti woulda thought that the 04 sawx parade woulda had the entire new england population there

[OGC]

well the celtics and pats have won a lot recently and all time so that wouldnt surprise me buti woulda thought that the 04 sawx parade woulda had the entire new england population there

when the Celtics won in 2008 it was there first win since 1986. I don't know why the parade crowd was smaller for that one. But the Sox and Pat's parades were more likely to be on bad weather days .

[cougarjake13]

when the Celtics won in 2008 it was there first win since 1986. I don't know why the parade crowd was smaller for that one. But the Sox and Pat's parades were more likely to be on bad weather days .

well my thoughts were that it was bc the celtics had won 16 titles already so even though it was a long time they still had plenty of titles to look back on



yeh i hadnt thought of the timeframe


late october and jan/feb would be suck ass even if it was to celebrate a first tilte in a long time

[Dan 'Hampton]

Sox 04 was nasty rainy day. Yesterday was amazing. I don't mind the sunburn in the least.

[Jujubees2]

How about the entire team throwing out the first pitch at the Sox game yesterday.

http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2011/06/20/1308543725_3425/539w.jpg

[OGC]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ln26hq6dgB1qdq2bfo1_400.jpg

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ln29e42zmC1qh9wcto1_500.jpg

[El Mudo]

Move of the Thrashers to Winnipeg is now official (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=566567)

They'll play next year in the SE, and then move to the West once they realign.

[disneyspy]

i'm sure nashville goes to the south east but who do you move to western central?

[El Mudo]

Flip Nashville and Winnipeg. There you go.

[disneyspy]

fuck that,my wings already have to do too much traveling,hopefully we get minnesota and bring the norris back

[El Mudo]

fuck that,my wings already have to do too much traveling,hopefully we get minnesota and bring the norris back

That actually would work out really, really well. Send Nashville to the SE, Winnipeg to the Northwest, and Minnesota to the Central. Everyone wins.

Problem is, does the NHL want one division that has 4 Canadian teams in it, as the NW would have?

[El Mudo]

Flyers have reportedly signed Bryzgalov to a deal for 7 at 7 per.

Lots of people speculating that means Carter's on his way out of town. Either way, probably means someone important has to go there.

I don't think it's a good deal for the Flyers. Bryz is a pretty good goalie, but he hasn't been that good in the playoffs, and look at this stat: (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Is-Bryzgalov-worth-7-million-a-year-Apparently?urn=nhl-wp7687#remaining-content)

But let's take a closer look at those accomplishments. Our buddy JP passed along a note about Bryzgalov's even-strength save percentage over the last three seasons in relation to that of his backup netminders:

Bryzgalov: .92587
His primary backups: .92589

I can't see this ending well.

[cougarjake13]

Move of the Thrashers to Winnipeg is now official (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=566567)

They'll play next year in the SE, and then move to the West once they realign.

new name announced yet ??

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I think Atl should stay out of hockey. They lost the Flames and Thrashers

[cougarjake13]

I think Atl should stay out of hockey. They lost the Flames and Thrashers

i cant imagine them ever getting another franchise

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Looks like the blueshirts wont be able to buy out Drury


http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/2011/06/18/2011-06-18_blueshirts_seek_to_ice_drury_pact.html

[cougarjake13]

Looks like the blueshirts wont be able to buy out Drury


http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/2011/06/18/2011-06-18_blueshirts_seek_to_ice_drury_pact.html



yeh i saw that

kinda fucks them but what can u do

the man got hurt

[El Mudo]

new name announced yet ??

I believe that is supposed to come at the draft. I'm guessing they will be the Manitoba Moose, since the current Manitoba Moose (Vancouver's AHL Affiliate) are owned by the same people, and are on their way to play in St. John.

I think Atl should stay out of hockey. They lost the Flames and Thrashers

Killed by terrible management (at least in the case of the Thrashers) more than anything. They were in one playoffs in 12 years, and got swept by the Rangers. No one goes to see a loser, no matter where they play.

[disneyspy]

That actually would work out really, really well. Send Nashville to the SE, Winnipeg to the Northwest, and Minnesota to the Central. Everyone wins.

Problem is, does the NHL want one division that has 4 Canadian teams in it, as the NW would have?

well the northeast has 4 and boston

[disneyspy]

I believe that is supposed to come at the draft. I'm guessing they will be the Manitoba Moose, since the current Manitoba Moose (Vancouver's AHL Affiliate) are owned by the same people, and are on their way to play in St. John.

that'd be awesome if they put a sign out front of the atlanta arena,that way security guards could tell people that show up for a game"sorry folks this franchise is closed,the moose out front shoulda told ya"

[ozzie]

Move of the Thrashers to Winnipeg is now official (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=566567)

They'll play next year in the SE, and then move to the West once they realign.

<strike>Thousands</strike>.. <strike>Hundreds</strike>.. Tens of people in the southeast are devastated by this announcement.

[ozzie]

that'd be awesome if they put a sign out front of the atlanta arena,that way security guards could tell people that show up for a game"sorry folks this franchise is closed,the moose out front shoulda told ya"

Awesome!

[El Mudo]

well the northeast has 4 and boston

They have three. Buffalo is still in America.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

I wonder if the Southeast teams will have to play home and home with Winnipeg. Travel for those teams is going to blow

[ihaveabadmonkey]

NHL just released the schedule

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Triple Post

Robyn Regehr has been asked to waive his no-move clause and accept a trade to the Buffalo Sabres.

[El Mudo]

WPG has 26 of their 41 home games in two stretches. 14 of 16 in Nov and Dec, and 12 of 14 in Feb and Mar.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Jeff Carter just traded to Columbus and the Flyers fire sale begins.

[El Mudo]

Jeff Carter just traded to Columbus and the Flyers fire sale begins.

They need to make room for Bryzgalov and his ridiculous contract

Mckenzie says it's for Voracek, a first and a third.

[TripleSkeet]

Word is Richards is gone too.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Word is Richards is gone too.

Richards sent to LA or Schenn and Simmonds

[HBox]

Why the hell would they get rid of Mike Richards? Who cares if you have Bryzgalov if you have to gut your forwards to this degree?

[ihaveabadmonkey]

They traded away their captain and leading goal scorer to sign a goalie that has 12 career playoff wins. Doesn't make much sense to me.

TSN saying 9 years / 51 million for Bryzgalov

[El Mudo]

As was said on Twitter, all the credit in the world to Paul Holmgren for destroying the Flyers in less than an hour.

[PigShitIrish]

They traded away their captain and leading goal scorer to sign a goalie that has 12 career playoff wins. Doesn't make much sense to me.

TSN saying 9 years / 51 million for Bryzgalov

They didn't have to get rid of both for Bryzgalov. What I heard is that Holmgrem was tired of the old regime and wants to start off fresh. I am sad to see Richards go, but fuck Carter!

[Jujubees2]

They have three. Buffalo is still in America.

Didn't you hear? We traded Buffalo to Canada for a six pack of Moulson

[keithy_19]

Didn't you hear? We traded Buffalo to Canada for a six pack of Moulson

Was it triple x?

[cougarjake13]

Didn't you hear? We traded Buffalo to Canada for a six pack of Moulson

thought it was labatts

[Jujubees2]

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[ihaveabadmonkey]

Brewer resigned with Tampa

Ryan Smyth going to Calgary

Winnipeg Jets are back

[ihaveabadmonkey]

John Michael Liles to the Leafs for a pick.

I wonder if this means that the Avs will be picking Larsson.

[spoon]

John Michael Liles to the Leafs for a pick.

I wonder if this means that the Avs will be picking Larsson.

Highly doubt that with Barrie and Elliot ready to step up into the NHL with a similar skill set to Liles. I think that was the reason for this trade and to get a 2nd rounder to help with a package of picks/players to get J. Bernier from LA since they seem to be going for it this year. I'm holding my breath! I would LOVE it if we got him for the 2nd rounder and some lower level prospect. We'll see. I feel it though, I really do.

[spoon]

My thoughts on the pick is it'll be Ladeskog or Nugent-Hopkins...pending on who the Oilers pick or who they ship the pick to does.

Huberdeau and Larson have outside shots, but I don't see them going after Larson after getting Johnson, not to mention all his injury issues this year in Sweden. And Huberdeau is yet another grit light player the Avs simply have enough of right now. His hands are awesome though so I wouldn't be totally pissed.

My guess is Ladeskog at 2, and a tough/big stay at home D man in the mold of Foote at 11. My hopes are they move the 2nd rounder and more for a GT ready now to step in as a #1 or at least closer than what we've had.

Bernier, Rask, Schneider or a plethora of guys stuck behind Rinne in Nashville.

[hanso]

My thoughts on the pick is it'll be Ladeskog or Nugent-Hopkins...pending on who the Oilers pick or who they ship the pick to does.

Huberdeau and Larson have outside shots, but I don't see them going after Larson after getting Johnson, not to mention all his injury issues this year in Sweden. And Huberdeau is yet another grit light player the Avs simply have enough of right now. His hands are awesome though so I wouldn't be totally pissed.

My guess is Ladeskog at 2, and a tough/big stay at home D man in the mold of Foote at 11. My hopes are they move the 2nd rounder and more for a GT ready now to step in as a #1 or at least closer than what we've had.

Bernier, Rask, Schneider or a plethora of guys stuck behind Rinne in Nashville.

Nugent-Hopkins could go third? Thought that's what my local newspaper story had. My team has that pick then two more from first 47 picks. And seven more overall. Along with 47 Million cap space. Hope this works out for the cats it's been a long drought.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Do they trade for a younger goalie with Pickard a year or two away or do they get an older goalie as a bridge until he is up.

[spoon]

Nugent-Hopkins could go third? Thought that's what my local newspaper story had. My team has that pick then two more from first 47 picks. And seven more overall. Along with 47 Million cap space. Hope this works out for the cats it's been a long drought.

I doubt N-H makes it past the first pick, but I have heard the Oil are shopping that first pick around for more picks. We'll see, bc I bet they still take him or Larson. The big problem with N-H is he's only 150 lbs soaking wet at this point and not exactly safe to bring up immediately without some huge risk. He'll put on weight in time, but 150 in the NHL isn't going to be good if he even comes close to putting his head down.

[spoon]

Do they trade for a younger goalie with Pickard a year or two away or do they get an older goalie as a bridge until he is up.

It's a huge question, but Bernier is a HUGE prospect and has already shown he can handle the NHL game with 22 starts last year in LA.

Perhaps they will bridge, but since Roy I'm pretty fucking sick of waiting for a true #1. I say make the move now and be done with it. Pickard is not a sure thing or even close as well.

[spoon]

John Michael Liles to the Leafs for a pick.

I wonder if this means that the Avs will be picking Larsson.

Another thought just occurred to me though, wasn't Lidstrom from Phoenix his D partner in the past? I believe it's his buddy and definitely from Sweden like Larsson (always forget that second S sorry). Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[spoon]

Seriously can't wait for this draft!

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Do you think Stastny will get traded this weekend?

[spoon]

Do you think Stastny will get traded this weekend?

Lots of rumors out there about it no doubt and I'm torn. However, on his current year he's simply NOT worth that contract and I truly think he's a soft player too. You have to be much closer to 100 pts (especially in this new NHL) to play so light.

It all depends on the take from it so I'll reserve judgement on it until then but do see the reasoning. If they do another Hunwick for Cohen I'll fucking go nuts! :furious:

I WANT AN NHL ready goalie now!

[spoon]

No surprise there.

Now the HUGE decision!

[spoon]

Smyth rumored to be heading back to Edmonton real soon.

Not confirmed just yet, but the Versus reporter tried to pull a fast one on Tambelini! No dice!

[spoon]

Love this kid!

Now let's get that physical D man with the 11...Murphy, Siemens I'm looking at you!

[spoon]

How about a move up to get Larsson too? Still there at #4!

[HBox]

How about a move up to get Larsson too? Still there at #4!

That wasn't gonna happen. I'm surprised Lamoriello wasn't running to the podium the second Huberdeau was picked.

[spoon]

That wasn't gonna happen. I'm surprised Lamoriello wasn't running to the podium the second Huberdeau was picked.

Yah just wishful thinking bc the Devs still need to clear up some space for any kind of flexibility. However, that was the easiest pick of the draft at this point.

Now that the top 4 that separated themselves are gone, here comes a LOT of players with good skill but not quite at the elite level. Hence the reason I see the Avs getting a steal on a d first d man at 11. Might be a little early, but I see Siemens coming to Colorado. The kid has some O upside as well, but the Avs need grit and physicality right now in a HUGE way. Foote was too old last year to fill the need, and pretty much everyone else that plays that way on the team is way too slow to even get the hit.

We'll see.

Only one D gone too after 6 is a good thing for Colorado.

[spoon]

First pick IN YEARS for the Peggers!

[razorboy]

I guess this would be the spot for Couturier. Maybe.

[spoon]

Off the top ten board for the Jets!

[spoon]

It's official, the Avs will get a VERY good D man at 11 since Winnipeg went off the boards for their spot.

[HBox]

I think someone in Toronto is going to stab Phil Kessel in the next year.

[NickyL0885]

Love that the Isles got Ryan Strome.

[spoon]

I think someone in Toronto is going to stab Phil Kessel in the next year.

He's such a douche too. Good for you Leafs! HATE Burke and he's GOT to be the most overrated GM in the NHL.



YESSSS, Minny goes off the board!

Beuileau or Siemens?

Hmmmm.

Murphy is too small, NO MURPHY! Please. We have too much of those type D coming.

[spoon]

It's gonna happen too. I love the kid, but man we have too much like him now.

[spoon]

YESSssSSS!

Avs were smart here and got BOTH the guys I wanted with the picks.

NICE!

[razorboy]

There's your big blueliner.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

YESSssSSS!

Avs were smart here and got BOTH the guys I wanted with the picks.

NICE!

all that is left is the goaltender

[spoon]

Yah just wishful thinking bc the Devs still need to clear up some space for any kind of flexibility. However, that was the easiest pick of the draft at this point.

Now that the top 4 that separated themselves are gone, here comes a LOT of players with good skill but not quite at the elite level. Hence the reason I see the Avs getting a steal on a d first d man at 11. Might be a little early, but I see Siemens coming to Colorado. The kid has some O upside as well, but the Avs need grit and physicality right now in a HUGE way. Foote was too old last year to fill the need, and pretty much everyone else that plays that way on the team is way too slow to even get the hit.

We'll see.

Only one D gone too after 6 is a good thing for Colorado.

There's your big blueliner.

Cheers!

:drunk:


Murphy has to be next!?

[spoon]

all that is left is the goaltender

Way to kill my buzz!

:down:

[spoon]

Now Sherman has until the 3rd f'n round to go get one. Staz for Bernier or Schneider? Obviously more would move around, but you HAVE to think Bernier at least is on the block with the moves LA already made. They are putting it all out there and need to move Bernier to get another piece or picks for more ammo if they really are gonna make a splash. Kopitar, Richards and Staz down the middle is pretty fucking unreal, especially if they add some d first d.

Let's be honest, Quick isn't going anywhere and is young as hell. He'll probably be the US starter 2014 at this point too.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Now Sherman has until the 3rd f'n round to go get one. Staz for Bernier or Schneider? Obviously more would move around, but you HAVE to think Bernier at least is on the block with the moves LA already made. They are putting it all out there and need to move Bernier to get another piece or picks for more ammo if they really are gonna make a splash. Kopitar, Richards and Staz down the middle is pretty fucking unreal, especially if they add some d first d.

Let's be honest, Quick isn't going anywhere and is young as hell. He'll probably be the US starter 2014 at this point too.

Are the Kings going to want to pay their 3rd line center 6.5 mil a season? I'd much rather Schneider but will they trade within the division. I think they will get one this weekend whomever it is.

[spoon]

Are the Kings going to want to pay their 3rd line center 6.5 mil a season? I'd much rather Schneider but will they trade within the division. I think they will get one this weekend whomever it is.

Well let's be honest, Staz can EASILY play the wing and probably should. He seemingly didn't win a faceoff until last year too.

[spoon]

remember the trade rumors out there already with Smyth

I can see a three way trade brewing ... hope :unsure:

[weekapaugjz]

the avs will still suck next year.

[HBox]

Holy shit! Setoguchi to the Wild? San Jose just signed him two days ago! Is Brent Burns worth all that?

[razorboy]

Burns is a great player. The Wild needed to upgrade their scoring badly and Coyle is no throw in, but I think I'd give the edge to San Jose on this trade assuming he stays there after the upcoming season.

[spoon]

Still don't get the Liles move for so little unless it at least helps land a goalie.

Did I mention the Avs need a goalie?

[NickyL0885]

Still don't get the Liles move for so little unless it at least helps land a goalie.

Did I mention the Avs need a goalie?

Want Nabokov? Isles will trade him to you happily I'm sure. Just give us a nice prospect or picks.

[spoon]

no thanks

[keithy_19]

Love the pick the Devils made.

[hanso]

Former Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell took his talents to Sunrise while the draft was winding down.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NHL&id=939&line=136864&spln=1

[spoon]

Still waiting for the Avs to sign an fn goalie. Free agent frenzy my ass tsn!

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[El Mudo]

Still waiting for the Avs to sign an fn goalie. Free agent frenzy my ass tsn!

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Hey hey! They traded for Ol' Wonky Groin, and gave up what's probably going to be a lottery pick for him. Don't understand why they didn't just offer sheet him. Even if WSH matched (which they wouldn't have), he was going to the K.

Paul Holmgren has lost his got-dam mind. First Jagr, then 5 YEARS of Max Talbot.

[HBox]

Still waiting for the Avs to sign an fn goalie. Free agent frenzy my ass tsn!

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I would have thought you'd have heard. They traded for Semyon Varlamov.

No I'm not joking.

[TheGameHHH]

Hey hey! They traded for Ol' Wonky Groin, and gave up what's probably going to be a lottery pick for him. Don't understand why they didn't just offer sheet him. Even if WSH matched (which they wouldn't have), he was going to the K.

Paul Holmgren has lost his got-dam mind. First Jagr, then 5 YEARS of Max Talbot.

I am LOVING what the Flyers have been doing so far

[El Mudo]

I am LOVING what the Flyers have been doing so far

Well, yeah, I love what they're doing too. It's just batshit crazy.

I am really hoping someone offer sheets Wayne Simmonds. No way they can afford it.

[Fallon]

Aves get Giggy! I wonder who will start.

[spoon]

I would have thought you'd have heard. They traded for Semyon Varlamov.

No I'm not joking.

Well it didn't happen at the time I posted it. I'm still shaking my head bc Vokoun couldn't have been much more or much longer and now we lost two picks. I'm sorry, could Bernier or Schneider been more costly overall? I doubt it highly and can't figure out why a fa signing at this point isn't enough. Now I have to hope I was wrong thinking Varlamov was the worst of the three in Washington and he responds to number one time.

Oh and Fallon, if they gave up that much HE BETTER BE the #1 goalie. If he falters terribly Giggy steps in I'm sure (or injuries), but I think it's a good depth pickup and a guy of similar build who can probably help V's development.

[spoon]

RASK and BERNIER, at this point the hope is all but diminished.

[El Mudo]

Rangers have signed Brad Richards. 9 and 60.

[TheGameHHH]

Rangers have signed Brad Richards. 9 and 60.

Ahhhh New York, where free agents go to die

[hanso]

Former Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell took his talents to Sunrise while the draft was winding down.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NHL&id=939&line=136864&spln=1

And 3 more former teammates (of the 2010 Stanley Cup-winning team) followed. This is shaping up nicely under Tallon.

Panthers have opened the wallet outspending everyone. Here is a rundown of the players.
http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/nhl/fla/?r=1

[NickyL0885]

And 3 more former teammates (of the 2010 Stanley Cup-winning team) followed. This is shaping up nicely under Tallon.

Panthers have opened the wallet outspending everyone. Here is a rundown of the players.
http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/nhl/fla/?r=1

And still, no one in Florida cares.

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And still, no one in Florida cares.

Ouch!

Hanso does!

perhaps they'll throw rats at opposing teams again when they lose

[keithy_19]

Ahhhh New York, where free agents go to die

He's going to be playing under Tortorella which seems like a good move for him. And the give and go he can have with Gaborik should get him points.

I think he'll have a good year, but as you pointed out, big name free agents who go to the Rangers haven't translated into cup runs for the team.

[hanso]

Ouch!

Hanso does!

perhaps they'll throw rats at opposing teams again when they lose

Yes I do. They look bigger with more offence on all lines now. I may even stay awake longer watching the games now.

And the rats? Ed Jovanovski is back so who knows. Not that he will be a huge boost. But he can mentor the many new young daft picks that were obtained (10 picks overall 3 in the top 43. )

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Yes I do. They look bigger with more offence on all lines now. I may even stay awake longer watching the games now.

And the rats? Ed Jovanovski is back so who knows. Not that he will be a huge boost. But he can mentor the many new young daft picks that were obtained (10 picks overall 3 in the top 43. )

You don't remember the rats from the 1996 season and the Beezer?

Oh and Jovo is OLLLLLD and SLOOOOOOOOOWW. I'm really not big on that move if any your team made. Wasn't it 4 f'n years too?! If so he MAY get to help the kids from this years draft with his walker, but man most won't even touch the NHL for years buddy. Even Hru isn't ready this year, and he's a forward.

[keithy_19]

Vokoun to the Caps with a 1yr/1.5m deal.

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Wow they did a good job with little space and seemingly moves to be made. They moved a goalie not coming back if not moved for a first and second, destroyed vokouns market and got him at a 2 million dollar discount at least, and finally have a vet to lock down that position and help teach neur and holtby. Oh and it's 1 year! Unreal!