Free Agent Day Thread
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 5:26 AM MDT
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[This post will be updated throughout the day with news of signings and trades relevant to the Colorado Avalanche.]
The very first news of today is that Jose Theodore, Andrew Brunette, Jeff Finger and Kurt Sauer will all almost certainly be wearing new uniforms next season, according to Adrian Dater.
As for individual negotiations:
Not such a priority anymore, by the sound of it, is Theodore. The veteran goalie will test the open market, [Avalanche general manager Francois] Giguere said, and he gave little hope a deal with the Avs would be struck. "It just comes down to trying to reach an agreement, and we couldn't do that," Giguere said. "Anytime you try to sign someone and you don't, it's a disappointment, but we're not going to overpay." Giguere said Peter Budaj would likely be the No. 1 goalie again entering training camp. Giguere also said Brunette and Sauer would not be re-signed, and that negotiations never went anywhere with them. Giguere did make an effort to sign Finger, however, but couldn't come to terms with the defenseman. Looks like Giguere is lowballing everybody, including the two players he's already re-signed, John-Michael Liles and Adam Foote, who both could have gotten more money elsewhere. Hopefully he doesn't get a miserly reputation and hurt future free agent signings. Updates to come throughout the day. UPDATE 1 (7:44 AM MDT): Brian Rolston ( a former Avalanche player) was not satisfied with an offer from the Lightning (who had rights to negotiate with him) and will seek other suitors today. That would conceivably make him a target of the Avs. Also, how strange would it be if Rolston came back to the Avs while Andrew Brunette returned to the Wild? Cue the eerie music... UPDATE 2 (12:07 PM): Andrew Brunette heads back to the Wild, ensuring that he will exact revenge---in one form or another---on the Avalanche for spurning him. Chalk it up to the Avs always giving their divisional foes the tools with which to beat them (Tanguay, Drury, Brunette, etc.). UPDATE 3 (12:59 PM): Jose Theodore goes to Washington for an undisclosed two-year deal, meaning Cristobal Huet is apparently up for grabs. But, he's another former Hab, and the Avs have a soft spot for former Habs. Also, Kurt Sauer has moved on to Phoenix, signing a long-term, four-year deal. UPDATE 4 (1:02 PM): It's not bunk after all. The Avs have announced a contract with Swedish instigator Per Ledin. Why sign Per Ledin? Beats the hell out of me. UPDATE 5 (1:07 PM): The Avs sign goalie Andrew Raycroft to a one-year deal. Peter Budaj needs a backup now with the departure of Jose Theodore to Washington, so this signing makes sense. Unless Granato gives Raycroft the starting job... UPDATE 6 (1:29 PM): Jeff Finger signs a fat four-year deal with the Maple Leafs for an average of 3.5 million a year. Hot damn. A huge payday for a guy that broke into the league late in his 20s and had to fight to keep a regular spot in the lineup. Good work, Jeff. UPDATE 7 (2:07 PM): The Avs have signed Darcy Tucker to a two-year, 4.5 million dollar contract. Uh. That means the Avs now have the following players on their active roster: Ian Laperriere, Scott Parker, Cody McLeod, Per Ledin, Cody McCormick and Tucker. Is that absolutely necessary? Two full lines of limited-potential bad boys? Great. UPDATE 8 (6:29 PM): No Rolston for the Avs. He's going back to Jersey with old pal Bobby Holik.
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what time does the carnage start? noon EST (9am here?)
"A witty saying proves nothing."
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 8:39 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Of course, re-signings can occur at any time.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 8:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
re-sign
i have resigned to use re-sign… I hope you noticed…
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- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 8:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s about time you got on the correct spelling bandwagon.
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by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 9:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
PPPPFFFHHHHTTTT
That’s for those fancy-schmancy “journalists” with their “editors,” “credibility,” and “accountability.”
I bee a lowley blogger. Me not know or nead speling, and gramer, and big werds.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 9:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's 12:00
do you know where your free agents are?
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- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 10:02 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Re-signs
some last minute re-signings:
Red Wings and Brad Stuart
Pens and Dupuis
Ducks and Cory Perry
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 10:18 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
pandolfo re-signed by devils
he was a guy i thought the Avs would go after hard, I’m bummed.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 10:30 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Huet
You guys are getting Huet.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 10:45 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Source?
You have a source Frank, I have been on TSN and haven’t seen anything
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a BiB exclusive
Which is still more reliable than Eklund
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 10:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
just a little more reliable….
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 10:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, and unlike Eklund, I don’t pretend to know what I am talking about.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No source – it just seems to be the super-popular talk at the moment. I’m sorry, my bad. I should’ve clarified.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and Eff Eklund.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No source? Super-popular talk? What do you think this is, a blog?
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well – a light source, as I mentioned in the other Huet post.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Eklund would have made this an e5
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sky is Blue (e5)
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:16 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Former AV Radim Vrbata goes to Lightning.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2008/07/01/vrbata_lightning/
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 10:55 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
another lightning signing huh? I better check my e-mail. I’m pretty sure they just offered me a 5 year deal.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 11:00 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
$3M per year seems a little steep for Vrbata. He’s a nice little goal scorer and all, but he really isn’t much of a two-way forward.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they are signing Huet
I hope it isn’t for too much. The guys on the Fan this morning (on their new pretty much unlistenable in Boulder FM signal) were talking about FG’s approach this year. One interesting point that someone made was that there are so few truly elite goaltenders in the league, that unless you definitely have one of them, you are better off not overpaying for one based on hope. Maybe someone has recently posted that on a blog as well? Anyhow, I’m not 100% sold on Huet being one of those elite goaltender, so I really hope they don’t overpay for him if this is true.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 10:55 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I just heard a bunch of people talking about it, and a buddy of mine is a producer at NHL Radio and said “they’re talking about it here too.”
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shock
That would really shock me.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here. The coverage on NHLN has been ridiculous. They even went and quoted Eklund before, therefore disparaging any interest I had in that topic.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would shock Giguere, too, since he said:
“We won’t be really active like we were last year,” Giguere said. “I don’t think there’s as much quality, top-end guys as previous years.”
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I read that earlier today
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One interesting point that someone made was that there are so few truly elite goaltenders in the league, that unless you definitely have one of them, you are better off not overpaying for one based on hope. Maybe someone has recently posted that on a blog as well?
Didn’t FG say this? Maybe it was in Dater’s blog. I read this in the last few days somewhere (i.e. it’s not an original thought)
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:00 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It could have been that they were talking about what FG had said.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evidently Dater said it on the radio yesterday. From his blog:
But one thing I said on the radio this morning: I like the Ken Holland philosophy on goaltending. Unless you know you’ve got one of the top 5 in the league, you shouldn’t overpay for a goalie (which someone will no doubt do with Theodore) and as long as you have somebody halfway decent, you can get by as long as you have a tight, puck-control defense in front of him.
and maybe the guys this morning were just parroting it.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 11:10 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That explains how Detroit won a cup with Osgood.
by Savage33 on Jul 2, 2008 1:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leafs provide comic relief
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:11 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't get
I don’t get this at all. Toskala is a fine goalie. Toronto seems to be in permanent denial that their defense is porous, that’s why their goalies stink.
Kaberle and Kubina and nobodies (McCabe is a nobody in his own zone). That defense would make Marty Brodeur look terrible.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:28 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN
Is getting their asses handed to them by sportsnet.ca. TSN hasn’t even reported the Vrbata signing yet
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:12 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they have. It’s on their tracker.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally up
It’s finally up.. they don’t have the CuJo signing yet though.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That tracker sucks.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve had it up all morning…it should refresh like the comment threads on MHH.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broken
Their tracker has to be broken
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- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN
They do have Blake Wheeler (who?) to Boston though
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- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:17 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
reply format
strikes again. I don’t know why i have problems with this, but I do.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Sportsnet really blew that one. That’s the biggest signing of the day!
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The oilers are making space for Hossa it seems. It looks like either Oilers or Bruins.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:17 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts
All the Oil’s moves seem to be aimed at signing Hossa.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read somewhere that the Bruins weren’t interested because of his high price…no source though. I can’t remember where I am most of the time.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
or at stealing more RFA’s
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pens, according to http://www.theinsideronpittsburghsports.com/, is that they offered Hossa 7-year $52 mil and he turned it down.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:19 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
An average of just over $7 million a year, and a chance to play with Sidney Crosby (and maybe Malkin, too) for the rest of his career? Yeah, I would have turned that down, too…uh…no I wouldn’t. What a moron.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The WWL?
ESPN has their own tracker, and they just posted news of the Vrbata signing, complete with “Scott Burnside’s instant analysis” a full 30 minutes after TSN and Sportsnet. Leading the world as always.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:27 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t follow that crap at all.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN has a tracker?
And you are wasting your bandwidth on it?
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the problem you see – so many people are on it, all of the signings are delayed a half hour.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
people over at tWWL probably just heard about free agency day this morning. That’s pretty good response time.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
TSN still has nothing on CuJo.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You convinced me. I killed my TSN tracker.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re union and it’s lunch time. Piss off.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the past, I’ve found Sportsnet to be faster than TSN.
ESPN isn’t even an option, even if it wasn’t blocked
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big News!
The ‘Nucks just re-signed Kyle Wellwood! OMG WTF
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:37 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wellwood
Isn’t this the guy they are banking on replacing Morrison?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s very similar in contributions. I’d say that’s accurate.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canucks re-sign Wellwood
1 year, 1 mil. I haven’t even heard of him.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 11:37 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Last year
Didn’t Briere, Drury, and Gomez all sign pretty quickly on July 1st? Its seems Hossa is not going the quick signing route.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 11:44 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
which means...
Hossa is contemplating the Pitt offer. Do you take a deal elsewhere or do you stay in Pitt with Crosby and Malkin and become a HoFer?
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s probably contemplating lots of offers.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
More likely
He’s getting Lowe to bid against himself
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes I know – but I can pretend it’s just the Pitt one, can’t I?
Honestly, I don’t expect him to stay.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, the longer he takes is probably good news for you.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. But they are allegedly extending Malkin to 5-year $8.7 mil a year. Then Crosby is at $8.7 mil a year. If they work out a deal with Hossa for the same amount, keep Whitney (A $4 mil/year drain on the team’s economy), sign Orpik and try to work out something with Fleury, almost 1/3 to 1/2 of the team’s salary will be spent just to keep them.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it me, or does this smell like the Bolts?
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not just you. BTW, what does a lightning bolt smell like? Bored minds want to know…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s fine with me. I’d rather see him there than come over to Edmonton. Keep him in the east!
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild trade for Zidlicky
Don’t think the Avs can keep up with that one...
This is lame.. Where’s Garth snow and a 50-year 25M/year contract, or Kevin Lowe trading Hextall arena for one with a bench on the correct side of the ice.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:45 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard Burke has thrown Lowe on a cargo plain for India, Indiana Jones Temple of Doom style. Thats why we haven’t heard from him.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
plane, not plain. I hate it when I screw up jokes.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brunette
just heard Bruno to Minnesota
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 11:46 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
and that the Wild have traded for Marek Zidlicky
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow big pick up. Zidlicky was awesome last yr.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
a non-hockey board that I hang out on
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Star Tribune has the headline “Wild sign Brunette to multi-year deal” but the link is dead
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha. It’s also up on a Wild blog.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
His BFF
Dater heard it, obviously had to call and tell DD first
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually, I am Adrian Dater
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN has Bruno going to the Wild…
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
A fan on my site posted an unsourced rumor that Rolston was offered 2-year $9 mil from Pitt.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:56 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Rolston really fit with the Pens style of play?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. He should come here instead.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN
now has Wellwood up. Still no Cujo
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone
Has obviously noticed and is now clogging up sportsnet’s site.. it got really slow
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this signing. From a purely “Watch Vancouver miss the playoffs again” point of view…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, it didn’t cost them much. But if they really think he’s going to solve their problems then yes, they’ll miss the playoffs again.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
he’ll replace Morrison.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any signing that contributes to that is a good signing.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pens
re-sign Eaton via TSN
Sportsnet is on the fritz now
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh That guy tore his ACL this year, F’d up the same knee the year before and broke his wrist the year before that…
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s our version. I hope they sign his health this time around.
Bring hockey back to Louisville!
by JDunman on Jul 1, 2008 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for a couple more servers.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 12:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooters-type servers or nerdy computer servers?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
TSN tracker just went down too.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canadian tech. What do you expect?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right. That invalidates the entire joke…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They hit the master switch – it’s back up
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim from accounting tripped over the power cord…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pens also
Make an offer to Jagr
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, the wayback machine worked for the Avs right? Right?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least I can dust off the old jersey!
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i knew they would
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, over 100 posts and the Avs haven’t done a damn thing today except for losing Bruno. Pretty impressive. Denver is hockeytown.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 12:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Comment of the year.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was what we expected, though.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But when do we get what we expect with this club?
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We did get Smyth and Hannan last year. I’d like to think that’s all because FG has MHH as his start-page
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, at least so far, we overpaid for both Hannan and Smyth last year in retrospect. I wonder if that fact is making FG gun shy this year?
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not gunshy. just a poor FA crop, some uncertainty over Sakic, and not a ton of cap room.
I do think he’ll land a couple of decent players still
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
To Dater’s girlfriend:
I think we call those ‘value picks’, right?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. but I have a lot of confidence in FG. The only move I really am not fond of is the Boychuk trade. Generally, I think he’s made a lot of smart moves since taking over and I expect him to do the same this week
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Granato hiring? Without even interviewing other candidates?
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, yes, I had blocked that one out of my mind. that’s a big one to gloss over.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and congrats on dating Dater. I don’t think I’ve chimed in on that yet. He is pretty tall, isn’t he?
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol.
and i don’t even like redheads!
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does the carpet match the curtains?
Did I go too far? I think…maybe?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps a bit…but we don’t judge.
Bring hockey back to Louisville!
by JDunman on Jul 1, 2008 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN speed
seems to be much better. I guess lunch break is over in Canada, eh?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good use of eh. You are a quick learner.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kolzig with Tampa? Any word?
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope they don’t think he can solve their problems
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see this?
The Nucks offered Sundin a contract for 10 mil a year. I think they have lost their minds =).
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 12:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Link
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=242175&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_main
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 12:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sauer to PHX 4 years.
I wish he stayed here.
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 12:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
PHX home of Avalanche cast-offs since 2001.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good move
That’s an excellent move for the Yotes… source?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
OUCH
Apparently his deal is 4 years at only 1.75 million per year. I can’t believe we didn’t sign him for that much. Maybe they are trying to get Finger for a little cheaper still?
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Jul 1, 2008 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he just wanted to go somewhere where he’d actually get to play.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet the Av’s problem with a contract like that was the length.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?? The 4 year thing is GREAT. He’s quite consistent
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
They’ve got major years tied up in Hannan and Liles with Cumiskey and Leopold coming up next year and Clark, Foote, and Salei the year after. I can see hesitency to hitch their wagon to Sauer when he’s only played one full season out of six.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anything, he’d be good traid bait.
They get scratch for him now
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a pity for FG… Not a strong move
But he did get Liles and Foote for pocket change, even though you all seem to think they’re only half a million under market value
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
FG was clear about this
it had nothing to do with money, and everything to do with playing time and opportunity. Sauer was behind 6 players here, he’s behind maybe 3 there.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avs officially sign Per Ledin
Just made a fanpost about it, but Per Ledin is now officially under contract.
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Jul 1, 2008 12:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So the only action for us so far today is that we signed a guy that we’ve known about for two weeks?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I TOTALLY called that they were waiting for July 1st
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ledin
Anyone else completely unimpressed with this move? It seems to have no purpose. We have 2 agitators (Lappy, McLeod) and plenty of grinders/4th liners
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, he’s made of GOLD. there’s nothing not to like about it
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he and Guite can challenge the national quota for handlebar mustaches! Win-Win!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washington signs Theo
Per TSN – no terms yet.
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2008 12:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I really thought they’d get Huet
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 or 4 headed to Washington
Sauer source was TSN
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 12:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Does this open it up for Huet, as I initially predicted?
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surprised
I am surprised he’s a cap, not surprised he left though. Anything’s possible but it would still shock me
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m surprised he signed a TWO YEAR CONTRACT!! WTF?!!?? Surely he wanted more than that when in negotiations with FG.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now he can get a red, white and blue pimp cane.
Bring hockey back to Louisville!
by JDunman on Jul 1, 2008 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhh, man, maybe this gives us a shot at Huet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it does – you all owe me a high five, and a few beers to my NHL buddy.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
deal
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 12:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy shit
4.5 a year? they’re CRAZY.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ha.
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
I thought this sounded right
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s less than I thought he’d get
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
I really thought he was going to get $6M/year again
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theo
Sucky Goaltender and Sell-out.
No sense of moral to a team that grosly overpaid him for 2 years
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, now Budaj has his backup.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't mind
I know i put him in the “DO NOT WANT” category. But he was promising for Boston, and Toronto f’ed him. But as i pointed out earlier Toronto has NO d.
Hacket is a fantastic goalie coach too, so if anyone can rehab him.. i think it’s Hackett
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we signed raycroft.
I have no idea why.
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2008 1:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
Budaj’s job is safe as a #1 even if he plays terribly
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably True, although Raycroft didn’t play that poorly behind the Leaf’s D two years ago. Nobody could have played well behind them.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you, reply box. This is about the raycroft signing
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
depending on the terms, i think it works too
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 1:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year's stats
19g 964min 2w 9l 3.92 gaa .876 sv%
Not impressive.
Sorry for that fluke post. I pressed enter while having my mouse clicked wrongly
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
behind Toronto’s Defense. That makes anyone look bad.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, In my wild mind I forgot for a second Toronto has a defense worse than the Dutch National football team
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad Panda
That makes me a sad panda..
/dutch football fan
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
More stats
Bruins defense, also bad??
2005-2006 Bruins 30 1,618 8 19 – 2 100 824 0 3.71 .879
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Injury probs that year. Pull his numbers from his first season in Toronto.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW Mike, WIKI-god
They look inflated to me, but I like to trust your word on it.
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I meant the pre-lockout Bruins year looks inflated.
First Toronto year looks pretty bad imo:
2003-2004 Bruins 57 3,420 29 18 9 – 117 1,586 3 2.05 .926
2005-2006 Bruins 30 1,618 8 19 – 2 100 824 0 3.71 .879
2006-2007 Maple Leafs 72 4,108 37 25 – 9 205 1,931 2 2.99 .894
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Backup
That’s why he’s now a backup
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don’t see the problem.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAA is not great, S% isn’t horrible, but he still went 37-25-9 behind that horrible team the first year back from knee surgery. Then the leafs threw him under the bus with the Toskala pickup.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was a story about the World of Raycroft. It’s a game where the more you play the more levels you go down. You are immune to arrows because they whiz right past your head and between your legs.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s just too funny.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loser Domi did a thing on it. You should check it out.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL…
Do pucks count as arrows??? Is his weakness all projectile weapons.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Details
1-year $800k
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a value pickup as Dater’s girlfriend calls it…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
$800k
for $800 k i’ll be Dater’s value pickup
Wait! What?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, we’ve got 2 goalies making 800k.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they can afford a new uniform design now?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZING
I think it’s a good thing to see us go from having 2 goalies making 7M to 2 goalies making 2M.
As long as Budaj doesn’t die in play-offs, I like our chances
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
for one year.
seems pretty clear we’re after miller next year.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
crossing your fingers too…
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch, I didn’t notice that typo.
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could have had
Conklin for $750,000 on a one year contract, Damn Wings got him though.
by Savage33 on Jul 2, 2008 1:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad - KONO
I was sifting through some Dater stuff (is it just me or has he become a much better writer since his book was published?), and he mentioned that Steve Konowalchuck has left the Avs organisation to pursue a non-NHL career.
Just makes me kind of sad, i liked him so much.
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Jul 1, 2008 1:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
If this is true, it’s front page material.
He had so much to bring to the game
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
PHX adds Fedoruk
Detroit gets Conklin to backup Osgood, and MTL re-signs Kostitsyn
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
You think Osgood will get Conk-blocked this year?
It had to be said…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN
After taking some early lumps, they are now kicking Sportsnet’s ass
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Canadian tech. What do you expect, eh?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really have learned!
Bring hockey back to Louisville!
by JDunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dreaming
Anyone else here dreaming of Osgood getting hurt and Detroit having to rely on conkblock for an extended period of time. I don’t wish an injury on anyone… but that would warm the cockles of my heart
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It would suck for Conk to play his heart out and still lose the job as soon as the #1 comes off injury…again.
Bring hockey back to Louisville!
by JDunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah – talk about defeat. They could just be setting up a future job for him.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t the main reason they signed him to provide Howard with some competition, plus it’s a 1 year contract so they’ll be after Miller next year as well. Miller better side with the Liles and the Avs than with his home town team or I’ll be forced to hate him and no-one wants that to happen.
by Savage33 on Jul 2, 2008 2:01 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hossa
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck Ho$$a. Someone making any comments about unions during lunch?
I hope the Sheriff kicks his ass next time we play the Wheel, just to revenge the Penguins.
.
.
And to see a red wing player get beat up by Parker
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clever
You guys are clever, or missed this ;)
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s my auto response to all Wings-related news.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s not a more-fitting response.
Bring hockey back to Louisville!
by JDunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang. He made a nice payday. 3.5 mil a year for four years.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I love Finger… but that’s overpaying (especially considering what Sauer got)
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally called Finger making more than Sauer
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finger
Wow he did well in Toronto. I would have thought Sauer would have done better.
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Bye bye Finger
Dang, he made a nice payday with t
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 1:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
3.5 million? fucking A. and you guys thought Clark was overpaid?
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now
I think they are both overpaid
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clark definitely has his value to the team. Not in any way Liles or Foote have, but he has his flair
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, for 3.5 per, I’d sign with toronto- no wonder we couldn’t keep him
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2008 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cujo only making 7K???
I’d rather have him than Raycroft….
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tomm, it’s okay. Raycroft isn’t that bad of a goalie and he’s not 300 years old like Joseph. Raycroft is a backup only and will do just fine in that role.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re probably right. I forgot 2 things just now:
1. I haven’t actually ever seen Raycroft play
2. CuJo was a wing
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and i don’t think clark is overpaid, i might be the only one, but I think hes pretty good at carrying the puck up the ice. Boy’s got some moves, and he’s confident with them. I don’t see him turn it over too much on those moves either.
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2008 1:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Gets in line
Stands in line
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the only one
There has been considerable debate about whether Clark is overpaid. It falls into 2 camps DD’s “He’s at market value” and My “correct” camp
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
AD is going to kick your arse if you continue to take that tone with his gf.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t he Irish? I have a rule to never fight with the Irish…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does the “correct” camp think about the market value when you see Finger making 3.5M?
D have been overpaid lately. Which begs the Question: Why hasn’t Sauer fired his agent yes?
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just guessing, but I bet the correct camp thinks the Maple Leafs are run by fucking idiots.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
Regardless of how anyone feels of the Clark contract we can all agree Finger’s agent just robbed the Leafs.
I don’t think you can use any Maple Leafs contract as a compariosn because they are clearly insane.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who was that Bolts D making about 7M a year now?
No one knows by heart (no factual statement), so he shouldn’t be making that kinda money…
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the Only One?
Who thinks the Avs are either leaving an awful lot of money on the table for Super Joe or that something else must be in the works? AD’s gf, what are our cap numbers now? I hope silent Stan isn’t getting cheap on our asses.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 1:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
No
If the avs don’t sign anyone that’s a lot of money left on the table. I estimated they had $13-$15M (assuming they re-sign the RFA’s). With the Raycroft deal that leaves them with now $12.2M-$14.2M.. so yeah they are leaving a lot out there
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget that SoS is due some moolah next season too.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twenty-two years, $330 million.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Bolts signed their 27th player today with the Adam Hall pickup.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they’re giving stastney a contract like:
Y1: 15M
Y2: 8M
Y3: 4M
Y4: 4M
That would be a sound investment in the future.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see that type of contract if a team has cap left over
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huet to Chicago
didn’t see that coming
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Bulin Wall
crumbled?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One year left on the Wall’s contract.
Lining up for Huet to platoon and then take the reigns?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khabbi and Huet?
Where does Lalime land?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stilman to FLA
3-years (he’s 34) 3.5M/year
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Godard
No more Godard-Sheriff fights, it seems. Pittsburgh just signed the big lug away from Calgary.
Darn.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Chicken-shit didn’t get the memo about everybody playing everybody next year. He’ll still get to slam his face into Parker’s fists repeatedly for two games next year.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was a home-and-home. Did I screw up another joke?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, I hope you’re right, but I thought it was just one game against the teams from the other conference. Someone care to clarify?
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t that last year’s schedule?
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap, my bad… I do however think that we play once per team in the other conference
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2008 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man
I go to lunch and miss alot. Who’s left? Sundin? Jagr? Morrison?
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 1:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
and hossa, and rolston. please god let the avs sign rolston.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
Hossa, Rolston, Demetra, Huselius, Peca, Federov, Hagman,
‘
Oh Satan’s still a free agent too
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just did a quick skim and almost crapped my pants from the Hossa to the Wings post. I went back and clicked the link to avoid the triple bi-pass surgery.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
PWNED!
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way. I didn’t know Satan’s contact with the wings expired yet.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offers
He’s getting offers from the Devils
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad there aren’t any latino nhl’ers named jesus he could play with!
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2008 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I clicked the link went to read something else and could figure out why Rick Roll was playing on my computer….
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
great video
of hradek on espn from yesterday giving “analysis” of FA movement. He literally gets everything wrong. it is amusing.
can’t figure out how to copy the link from their video player thing
by bushwah on Jul 1, 2008 1:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Voros taking an east coast flight too. Headed to the Rags.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve almost completely given up with trying to keep up here. My computer has just about crashed 3 times now…
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s working amazingly well for me. This new platform is really cool as far as automatic updates go.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Works great here as well. More sights should adopt this kind of format.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
She works for a non-profit organization. Everything is slow there.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Part of the problem could be that I’ve got 4 programs and XM radio running at the same time…
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
she works for the Leafs?
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
OUCH!
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZING!
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many of those 4 programs are Yahoo! games?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
None, thank you. I’m very busy keeping up with hockey news today. :-)
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sites, too.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
doh!
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way, Drafty, that’s MY girl you’re talking about.
And Mike’s too, I guess.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
just trying to prove my heterosexuality
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. @ MHH maltreats you, if your PC can’t handle websites.
Or are you browsing with IE7? In that case: switch to FF3, you’ll never be happier.
BTW, quote on a local Kebab shop:
“Try our Donner Kebab, you’ll never get better!”
Just a random thought I remembered, but it’s still the funniest thing.
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Canuck’s desperation continues. They’re trying to poach Backes from the Blues.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tucker?
Colorado signs UFA forward Darcy Tucker to a 2 year deal worth $4.5-million
SERIOUSLY W-T-F?!?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
someone totally called that one
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who?!?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooooooo kkaaaaaaayyyyyy
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he’ll improve our team speed how?
Shouldn’t it bother us that the Avs have only picked up the Make-me-Laughs cast-offs?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only way this doesn’t bother me is if we get sundin too, and that ain’t gonna happen, and if it did it would still bother me
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2008 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avs just upped the Douche quotent by signing Tucker..
Blech…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF FG!
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avs will win
in hate…
Ledin, McLeod, Tucker and Lappy (whom everyone seems to hate).The Avs should just fucking sign Bertuzzi and embrace being the arch-villians
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think something just snapped in the back of my brain…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’d guess that mcleod won’t start the year with the team now.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's it
I’m turning into a Leafs fan the second Joe signs there (HE WILL).
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
NHL Numbers
is updating salaries as quickly as the signings are being reported
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we trying to go the way of the Wild and Beaf up? Well it didn’t work for them …..
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t get it. It’s not the style of the Avalanche. We’ve always been a “proper” team with class. That’s what I liked about this organization.
WHAT IS THIS?
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
is odd that both our signings are guys who got bought out?
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So
We’ll get Finger back in 2 years when the Leafs buy him out?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t want to know that!
You better start mustering up some POSITIVE FACTS about our signings, we all need that now
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t want to know that!
You better start mustering up some POSITIVE FACTS about our signings, we all need that now
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll try
tucker has averaged 23.33 goals a year since the lockout despite missing 32 games in those 3 years. everyone in the east loathes him, yet most of hf is saying it’s a good deal for the Avs…
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That may be an upgrade from Arny and a break-even with Bruno…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s a wing, either side afaik, so not really
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sporstnet
Has a “Good, Bad, Status quo” poll and both of the Avs pickups are tallying in as bad.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upside of Tucker
The avs finally have someone who can go toe-to-toe in the Douche with the duke of Douche himself
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The Can may explode from douchery the first time we play the Flame-outs!
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Helping or Hurting, Jibbles… Helping or hurting
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a day so far! We lose Theo, Finger, Bruno, and Sauer, and get…. Raycroft and Tucker? Oy…...
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 2:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
honestly, although I’d prefer Bruno to Tucker, I’ll take that trade.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TB signs Kolzig
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Kolzig deal to Tampa now on the TSN tracker. 1 year-$1.5 mil
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Vancouver starting the RFA grabass…going after St Louis’s Backes
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s official. I’m referring to all RFA offer sheets as RFA grab-ass from now on…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re welcome…just don’t anyone try and grab DD’s ass or we might all feel Dater’s wrath…
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
this move mystifies me
backe? seriously? he’s ok and all, but the blues have scads of cap space and that’s a low low offer.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tucker?
What did Bruno get in Minny? Anywhere in the same ballpark, or even out of Tucker’s ballpark, this just doesn’t make any sense. Did Bruno fail Granato’s mandatory douche test? Is Super Joe all but gone because he’s the anti-douche?
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 2:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Uhhhhh…....Bruno got about the same. WHAT THE CRAP????
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 for 7
I think thats what bruno got. Can’t believe we couldn’t do that.
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t either. I wonder what’s going on inside FG’s head here…. let one of Joe’s good friends walk, and sign Tucker for about the same price. It doesn’t make any sense at all.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
the problem is that bruno CANNOT play on the bottom 6. he MUST be on a top 2 line, or he’s useless.
tucker averages 23 goals on the 3rd and 4th lines, and he can skate, and he plays D. i’m not in total agreement with this move, but i totally get why we let bruno go.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i buy this reasoning, one of the avs problems has been lack of scoring from the third line. clearly we’d all rather have bruno than tucker, but I doubt we had that choice
by bushwah on Jul 1, 2008 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I choose to buy this reasoning.
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
How old is Tucker? Brunette has to beat him there, right?
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tucker is 33…
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. I could have sworn he was as old as dirt.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i imagine bruno would rather play for the wild if the $$ was the same
by bushwah on Jul 1, 2008 2:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We may still not be able to beat the Wings
But we’ll be able to beat them up.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 2:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s gotta be worth something, right?
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Net improvements?
Are we seeing any at this point? Tucker for Bruno, Raycroft for Theo, bye bye finger/sauer. We’re treading water at best. Something more has to be coming down the pipe?
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 2:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with this 100%. The Avs have to do more than this or they may not even make the playoffs next season.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t seen the Canucks improve substantially, neither have the Wild, Columbus is still Columbus until I see something different, the Preds are shedding salary, Chicago is better than recent history, but haven’t caught the Avs yet IMO, Dallas has stood pat, Edmonton has improved marginally, the Flames haven’t done dick, the Ducks are keeping the team intact, the Blues are rebuilding, and LA is a joke. Phoenix, Edmonton, Detroit, Anahiem, Dallas, San Jose, Colorado, and maybe one other are still the cream of the crop at this instant. Don’t panic just yet.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
I’d like to be closer to the “Detroit, Dallas Anaheim SJ class and not the “Phoenix, Vancouver, Minnesota, ” class
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Sakic + Forsberg treading water?
I think the biggest FA news for the Avs this offseason will be Joe sticking around.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be great, but its still treading water. Without forsberg and sakic we’re sinking.
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
but lets say we get Sakic AND Foppa.. that would be awesome, but still no net improvement over last season. Were is FG going with that..
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hoping that one more year of learning for SoS and Wolski will make all the difference???
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forsberg
I don’t think we can couny on him back at all. Sakic is a probable, Forsberg-not likely
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know for sure Foppa is doing all he can to perform at NHL level with the Avs. He WANTS to play.
Sakic CAN play, but isn’t sure whether he wants to, or not
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
That’s great and all, but he’s almost 40 and not getting any better. Not necessarily bad, but not getting better.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t say it was blockbuster, just that this will be a relatively quiet offseason, outside of Joe coming back.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
this team is MUCH stronger defensively, much tougher, and much faster. there’s a love fest for Bruno around here but he was endemic or a lot of issues around here—slow, can’t play D, not a banger at all.
with the youth and speed coming up in jones and hensick and these agitator signings in tucker and ledin, we’ve done some interesting things. we’ll see how it pans out.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s an upgrade from head-case Emery in the locker-room I guess. He carried the Bruins for a while this year.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least it doesn’t seem that teams are getting out of hand in the amount they are giving goalies…except maybe Theo and Huet.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finger
Huet and Theo seemed right in the ballpark
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 4.5 per is about what people thought the avs would give theo isn’t it? I thought someone else would give him more.
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2008 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
huet is over rated
5.6 is lol for him, he’s a 4.5 guy, theo is a 3 max
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree and so do the avs, as thats what they offered- I just thought he’d get more with the weak goalie market
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2008 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ray Croft, Tucker
I live in Toronto and have been an Ave fan since they were in Quebec. Raycroft is questionable…but TUCKER…... F.G should step down. Ridiculous.
by NO TUCKER on Jul 1, 2008 2:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm....
Seems like most of the big names are still out there, aren’t they? Rolston, Hossa, Jagr, Shannahan…... I wonder when they’ll start to go. How much cap space do we have left?
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 2:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
about 12 million
without sakic or forsberg. im still hoping for rolston.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see it. Not with SoS getting his coin next year, and maybe Wolski and Svats too.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Time to take a break from waiting for stuff to happen and just come back later and review. I’m out for now!
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re so negative all the time! I’m a preds fan so I should know – you have to try and stay positive!
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m getting the feeling the Avs are done for the day.. i hope not.
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
but sakic and forsberg will retire in the next year or two anyway. there’d still be room for rolston + sakic this year and then shifting sakic’s money over to stastny etc, right?
by bushwah on Jul 1, 2008 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sakic’s salary isn’t enough to SoS, Wolski AND Svatos.
Or FG will be robbing these poor kids blind
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but footer might retire too and the cap seems to rise every year, so it could work. hw much do we think rolston will get?
by bushwah on Jul 1, 2008 2:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But no forsberg, no sakic, no foote but adding Rolston still leaves two roster spots. Maybe Jones and Stewart step in, but I’m not sure we get anybody at $3 million to take Foote’s place.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
or at all for that matter.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 3:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Views from a Leafs fan
I figure since our teams did a lot of swapping I should come comment.
1. Darcy Tucker is a pretty good player when healthy. If his knees hold out he’s feisty and can score. If they don’t hold out he sucks, a lot.
2. Raycroft is probably the worst goaltender I’ve ever seen. Blame the Leafs’ defense for being awful if you want, but if they’re so bad he gets two wins in 19 starts with an .875 SV% then you guys should start the “Toskala for Vezina” petition.
3. Jeff Finger at 3.5M per year better be a typo.
Darcy Tucker Fan Club*
* Blog contains less than 2% Darcy Tucker by weight.
by Chemmy on Jul 1, 2008 2:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Discouraging
news about Raycroft. Luckily he’s just a backup
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh man
Sorry to bring up past news, but I just got home and literally said “Why?” when I saw the Avs signed Tucker.
Sorry to hear that guys.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 2:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
And Huet to Chicago? So Washington only has Theo now?
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Black Hawks have like 12 million going to their goalies this year
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeebus. They better hope Kane, Toews and Havlat stay healthy or they’ve wasted every dime.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They pretty much ruined their chances for a cup run with Toews and Kane.
They’re gonna ask a lot of money, rather soon. And The Hawks aren’t gonna be able to afford them.
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 2, 2008 2:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washington has Johnson too. They have a lights-out stud in the system, but he’s 2-3 years away. They hoped Huet or Kolzig + Johnson could be the bridge to get him to the show, but now it looks like Theo + Johnny is the bridge.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other words: 3-5 more years for real contention.
It’s pretty upsetting I’d imagine, considering they locked up Green. Guess he’s going to earn every bit of ice time.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They may be wasting a couple of stellar Alexander the Gr8 years too.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt. I really think Washington is coming out huge losers in this FA period.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not so sure. Kolzig wasn’t going to stick around and be second fiddle. Johnson was happy to be the backup. They needed to have one of the ‘big’ FA goalies in a Caps jersey next season. Huet obviously didn’t want to stay there since he probably would have gotten Theo money for staying. So they had to settle for the other guy in the pool. I think they did ok. It’s not like they took Cujo or Auld as the starter. It’s only two years with Theo and hopefully by then they will have assembled a full crew around Backstrom, Ovie, Semin, and Green.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What now? What about the Maple Leafs?
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 2, 2008 2:19 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are falling apart at an extremely slow pace. This time next year they’ll still be looking for a GM and some fire-power to replace Sundin. Mark my words…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am very satisfied with the moves today
Not blown away, but satisfied.
Perhaps alot of people have forgotten how much we got pushed around some games last year. I don’t see that happening now between Lappy, Ledin, Tucker and Mcleod. Tucker will be good for 20-25 goals, something you don’t get often for a gritty third liner. And I like the Ledin signing; he bringssome fresh European blood, but doesn’t totally lack a physical game like Hlinka did.
Plus, this team has a variety of flamboyant personalities, which could be a very good thing on the ice.
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Jul 1, 2008 2:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
If it results in more physical play from the forward, then I’m all for it. If we can get the top two lines from playing the entire game behind the net, we’ll see an uptick in the offense out of the gate this season.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am too. We still need to get some skill to go to all the great
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The biggest problem for our third line still remains though…Arnason. When we did get scoring chances out of the third line Arnason missed the net more often than not.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
As of right now the Penguins don’t have a fourth line…
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we could field 3 4th lines
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tucker was a consideration around the Pens world, but instead they picked up Godard from Calgary.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Between the two, I’ll take Tucker any day. Godard can’t score like Tucker can.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or keep his eyes straight….
Godard scares me. Good thing the Sheriff has fists of stone.
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 2, 2008 2:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn’t we buy out Arny’s contract?
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 2, 2008 2:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kolzig going to Tampa…1yr 1.5m
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 2:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Meeting time
let’s hope for Morrison while I’m in the meeting
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 3:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Brunette
have the terms of his deal been released?
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 3:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that i’ve seen.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2008 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
our first truly good news of the day:
Joey is telling teammates he’s returning!!!
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15977 (not eklund, andy strickland)
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 3:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
also interesting, we beat out detroit for tucker.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh, maybe Tucker has brain damage?
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
or he didn’t want to live in Detroit. I can’t figure how they get ANYONE to go there, let alone take discounts…
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope it’s true, but I’ve seen Strickland get stuff wrong before (he had all the NHL teams switching to white at home last year, iirc)
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and “He was waiting to see what Colorado would do come July 1st” doesn’t sound like Super Joe, nor does it seem consistent with anything we’ve heard up to this point.
and, are we really supposed to think that signing Tucker and Raycroft is all that Joe wanted to see?
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 3:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s still pretty reliable, easily the best on that site.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This of course, based on the always reliable source “Word is.”
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word is Joe Sakic is telling teammates he will return this season. He was waiting to see what Colorado would do come July 1st.And what is it the Avs have done to make him want to come back???
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder...
If Sakic thought the team was getting pushed around too much last year and waited to see if FG would turn the team into arguably the toughest team in the league depending on who starts.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHOLY FUCK!!!
We’re up to 450 comments boyz and girlz!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 3:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
7.1 a year for 8 years
yeesh, that’s a lot, but really not as high as i heard he might go.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i heard rumors of 70 mil.
Eklund projected Jersey, Atlanta and Vancouver. Looks like the moron is wrong again.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least he is consistent….
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
consistent in his inconsistencies. You’re right. I’ll be more concerned if he gets one right.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Statistically he has to get one right at some point in his career, right?
Right??
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
8yr 56.8mil….Yikes! 7mil a year.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Commodore to BJs
5 years, 18.75m (3.75 a year)
would you rather have foote @ 3m or this guy? lol
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 4:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
this makes sense they aren’t doing anything in the next two years. but in a couple years, they have Commodore and draft picks instead of an aging/retired Foote
by bushwah on Jul 1, 2008 4:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting to see Ossi back in the NHL. I didn’t mind him all that much when he was with us. Didn’t hit enough though.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 4:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
they were going after Finger, reportedly. that’s a TERRIBLE consolation prize
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really was not a fan. I’m fond of pointing out that Ossi does pretty much nothing well – can’t skate, doesn’t hit, won’t defend his teammates, can’t pass, can’t shoot.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn’t surprise me that much. I thought he could play at the NHL level in maybe the 5/6 position, maybe depth. He wasn’t horrible.
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
rolston signed?
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=242195&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl
4 years, 20m. longer than i would have expected.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 4:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
the term had to be what swung the deal. i can’t picture anyone else offering him more than 3 years.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canucks sign Hordichuk
Philly nabs Metropolit
Rangers sign Rissmiller
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 4:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Still not taken back by any single signing
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok – mayyyyybe one
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theo signing?
That’s just hilarious. It’s the next day here, and I’m still cracked up about that one!
It’s sad to see Theo lowball a team that paid him 12M in 2 years, where he deserved 4M in 2 years.
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 2, 2008 2:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
metropolit, 3rd line center, right? good faceoff guy? decent defender? everything arnason isn’t?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
something like that
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that you are correct on all four counts…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm all for dumping Arnason
But who is dumb enough to take him? It’s nice to see them get tougher, but what about the face-off problem they continue to ignore?
by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2008 4:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
not to mention the powerplay
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But how would he play against the Oil?
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The solution to the PP may be in-house. Maybe Granato will open up the O on the man-advantage and let guys like Salei play some minutes at the point and get some shots on net.
Wait. What do you mean Granato was in charge of the PP last year? Shit.
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
although at least the PP is a relatively new thing to be ignoring. It’s the 2nd straight year where faceoffs haven’t been addressed
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 4:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure Granato is to blame for the PP…He was handling those duties previously when we had a darn good PP. I think this last season was just another sign of how much Q was tinkering with all levels.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 4:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leafs get Hadman
I won’t be perfect this year.
4-year $12M (by the way we could have given Darcy Tucker’s money here. Gotten tough AND scoring and Younger…)
Rangers re-sign Roszival
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 4:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hagman*
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m warming up to the Tucker signing as long as he stays healthy. Although I don’t know who would be taking faceoffs, could you imagine a Tucker-Lappy-Mcleod line?
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Face-offs
Doesn’t matter who takes them… no one on the Avs will win them.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah.
Well. I just hope they keep the agitators together rather then some nut-job Stastny-Tucker-Cummisky line.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t think that will happen….Q isn’t coaching our team.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
holik back to the devils
1 year 2.5m. avs should have signed him. :(
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 5:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Redden a Rag
6.5 @ six years
by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2008 5:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So it’s not just over 1M/year?
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s in my “Funniest FA moments list 08” together with Theo and Finger
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 2, 2008 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just when you thought the Rangers couldn’t max out the salary cap four years running…
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 2, 2008 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theo
No one seems to be too broken up about the “Pimp Cane’s” departure. I know I’m not. Do I think we could win a Cup with Budaj? Not likely. But I am happy he will finally get a fair shake at being No. 1. The rest of the signings? /eye brows raised @ Tucker and Raycroft.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on Jul 1, 2008 6:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Budaj isn’t any worse than Theo…
Given the right circumstances he could help us win a cup; you just never know.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2008 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Budaj much better than Theo…
Given the right circumstances he could help us win a cup; you just never know.
Fixed that for ya :)
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on Jul 1, 2008 6:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Dater on the radio
For you out of state fans. Heres a few notes.
1. Basically called Theo a douchebag for signing with Washington for what was only a 1.5 million difference a year despite the Avs rehabilitating his career and being so patient with him.
2. He is not a fan of Budaj, but with the good defence corp, the mediocre goaltending may not be a problem.
3. Not much on the Tucker signing. “The Avs will be hard to play against thats for sure.”
4. And finally, thought Finger’s deal with Toronto is a huge mistake. He laughed at it, literally.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 6:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the finger signing was a joke. Somebody in Toronto was on crack when they pulled the trigger on that one. Either PHX looks really smart signing Sauer at what they did, or Toronto looks like bozos for what they are paying Finger. I suspect its somewhere in between. I think I would have taken Sauer over Finger if given the choice, even though I really liked them both a lot.
by rbj on Jul 1, 2008 6:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
$3 million is a lot to ask…
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 7:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The difference between contracts for Theo over 2 years?
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2008 7:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ladislav Nagy
Why is no one talking about him? This guy is a GOOD player, he was a point-per-game guy with the Coyotes a couple years back. Has had some injuries, but still, he’s only 29. And he’s a UFA. It would make my day if the Avs signed him, because I’m not really sure about the guys we did sign. Tucker, Ledin, and Raycroft? That’s weird….
by Mike the Avs Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Guys!
Wow, not much being done by the Avs, and yet there are over 500 comments here (and it didn’t kill SBnation, like what happened in the playoffs in the Avs/Wild game thread). I completely agree with what Bob in Boulder said quite a number of posts up, except it’s way more than 100 comments now, lol. I do think that this comments thread has reached legendary proportions.
LEGENDARY:
511 comments, this is some kind of record right?
by Mike the Avs Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Seconded
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 2, 2008 4:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thirded. Now if Dater’s Girlfriend would just weigh in, we could make it official!
P.S. – I thought I’d get tired of this Dater’s Girlfriend thing pretty quick, but I gotta say, I’m still enjoying the hell out of it!
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2008 7:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
weird. I’m TOTALLY tired of it already! :)
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure I’d be tired of being Dater’s Girlfriend after about a week too…
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2008 8:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean…fourthed!
hey Joe, maybe it’s just my netvibes getting upset at me, but your RSS feed seems a little wacked. I’m getting feeds that are weeks old
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, don’t know what to tell you. The RSS feeds are through the new platform, and I have little knowledge or control of them. You might shoot a ticket to bugreport at sbnation dot com and let them know.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s gonna start getting super-slow soon. Would you consider an overflow thread when we get up around 750?
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jul 2, 2008 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Thread
I started a Day 2 fan-post, if for no other sake than for clarity.
Joe can start his own and erase mine if he wants. I won’t get mad (I will however hold a secret grudge and passive-aggressively try to undermine this blog with the ultimate goal being bloodless coup) but I thought it would be easier to keep up with day 2.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2008 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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