Free Agent Day Thread

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 5:26 AM MDT in News Comment 537 comments

[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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Time

what time does the carnage start? noon EST (9am here?)

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

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 @ MHH 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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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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH 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?

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- 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

Avs sign Hossa!

Link

by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 10:43 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

For real? ..... and Hossa? ;)

by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 10:47 AM MDT up 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

Says who?

by Rather Dashing 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 @ MHH 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

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- 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 @ MHH 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

sign CuJo

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- 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 @ MHH 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 @ MHH 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 @ MHH 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

Whatever

They could get Ovietime and “Hockey Jesus” (he’s no better than Saint Pat) and still manage to NOT make it a winning combo.
/Insert random Barcelona (Football team) joke

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 12:33 PM 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 @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or…

What a rumor.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH 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 @ MHH 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.

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- 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 @ MHH 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

ZINGGGG

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 12:34 PM 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 @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 11:37 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Wellwood

Isn’t this the guy they are banking on replacing Morrison?

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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 @ MHH 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

I’ll really miss him…

by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:03 PM 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

Where’d you hear that?

by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 11:54 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

that’s disgusting…

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM 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

: (

by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 12:10 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

Vancouver reactions

Hockey Rants

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:04 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

So he’s Leoprone Light?

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:16 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 @ MHH 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 @ MHH 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 forgot to throw in “eh.”

by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2008 12:17 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 @ MHH 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

uh…...

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t you mean “ugg”?

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:41 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

Is it the expansion draft for TB?

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where did you see this?

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:04 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

Swedes

They need to fill up the potential “Foppa hole” with plenty of Swedes. If he doesn’t resign, you’re likely to find the Avs signing a lot more of them

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:04 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

Me too.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 years, 4.5 mil per sportsnet

by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:08 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

Theodore a CAP!

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=242180&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_main

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne 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

Hahaha

That’s ridiculous…

by cantbebetter on Jul 1, 2008 1:08 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

Raycroft is an Av

by Rather Dashing 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 @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

OYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

by Mike @ MHH 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

as a backup

by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

also, man, Huet is screwed

by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2008 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where’d you find this?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:07 PM MDT 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

It’s on TSN’s tracker.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like Raycroft

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Last year

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:08 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 @ MHH 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

Best.Post.Ever.

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:24 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

it IS!

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2008 1:24 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

Crosses finger

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:27 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

buh dum tis

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Jul 1, 2008 1:18 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

Going to the Wings

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck the wings.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:28 PM MDT up 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

got me there!

xD

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2008 1:30 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

Finger a Leaf

according to TSN

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT 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

4 years at $3.5 mil per

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2008 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sadness.

by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2008 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Finger to Toronto.

by cantbebetter on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 PM MDT 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

ugh. with Toronto.

by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2008 1:27 PM MDT up 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 @ MHH 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