The 2009 NHL Free Agency Live Thread
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 8:21 AM MDT
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As I muddled through my agonizing .7 mile commute this morning, I took note of the dark grey storm clouds hovering threateningly close to the earth. That's not them in the picture above, but it's the closest representation I could find on Google. In a way, I feel the storm clouds are brewing for the Avalanche as we head into free agency today. We've already been told that some of our heart and soul players (Ian Laperriere and Ben Guite) will be jettisoned along with the unwanted junk (Andrew Raycroft, Tyler Arnason). On an even more depressing front, the Avs are rumored to be looking to cut payroll. It sounds unlikely that they'll be in play for much today other than one of the myriad of veteran castoff goaltenders flooding the market. Yeah, today should just be a sunshiney day.
At any rate, here's the thread to discuss the signings (if any) by the Avalanche and the other NW teams. You can actually discuss all the signings, but I'll just be updating this post with NW signings, along with the landing point of beloved (and not-so-beloved) former Avs.
Mile High Hockey free agency cheat sheet.
The Avs have roughly $9.5 million in cap space after signing Peter Budaj, but still need a goalie
- G Peter Budaj (Col): 1 year / $1.25 million
- G Craig Anderson (Fla): 2 years / $1.8 million
- F David Koci (TB): 1 year / $575K
Copper And Blue free agency cheat sheet.
The Oilers have about $10 million in cap space and are likely itching to spend it after getting spurned by Dany MegaDough Heatley.
- G Nikolai Khabibulin (Chi): 4 years / $3.75 million
- D Jason Strudwick (Edm): 1 year / $700k
Matchsticks & Gasoline free agency cheat sheet.
The Flames had about $11 million in cap space, but that was before signing Jay Bouwmeester to a 5 year deal at $6.6 million per season.
- D Jay Bouwmeester (Cal): 5 Years / $6.6 million
- F Fredrik Sjostrom (NYR): 2 years/ $750K
- F Martin Havlat (Chi): 5 years / $6 million
Nucks Misconduct free agency cheat sheet
The Canucks have abour $23 million to either re-sign the Sedins or buy a new first line.
- F Daniel Sedin (Van): 5 years / $6.1 million
- F Henrik Sedin (Van): 5 years / $6.1 million
- D Aaron Rome (CBJ): 1 year / $550k
Notable Ex-Avs
- F Ian Laperriere: Philadelphia 3 years / $1.17 million
- F Ben Guite
- F Tyler Arnason
- G Andrew Raycroft
- F Stephane Yelle
- F Alex Tanguay
- D Patrice Brisebois
- D Derek Morris
- F Bates Battaglia
- F Chris Gratton
- D Greg de Vries
- D Ken Klee
- F Dan Hinote
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Typo.....
You called the flames the oil, just FYI.
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Fixed.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 8:29 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yikes. thanks.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 8:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
NHL Radio is reporting that the Oilers and Avalanche are the top two players in a possible trade for Huet. Take that for what it’s worth
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
and there were a ton of rumors last year that we were interested in Huet. Also to be taken for what it’s worth.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interest doesn’t mean much unless you are willing to open your pocket book.
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 8:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I don’t know if the Blackhawks would take our garbage, but hey, Q did love Clark didn’t he? :)
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosses fingers...
Take Clark for Cam Barker or Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook!
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2009 8:44 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Keith and Seabrook are going to be Hawks for a LONG time…Barker may be the odd man out. Especially if they re-sign Havlat
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they do.
Havlat has been fun to watch in Chicago, and I really think that if they can keep it all together they’ll be replacing detroit at the top of the central in years to come.
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2009 8:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
COL looooooooooooooooves ex-Montreal goalies
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 9:08 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just interested where Tyler Arnason (and Alex Tanguay) will end up. I have a feeling Mr. Arnason might have a very lonely day ahead of him.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 8:30 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Arnason may have a very lonely “the rest of his life” ahead of him….
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 8:32 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the words of System of a Down “The most loneliest day of my (his) liiiiiiife”
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bates Battaglia
it’s been how many years, and I was STILL grumbling when I added him to the list of ex-Avs
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 8:38 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
why?
Whats wrong with Bates? He has one of the coolest names ever!
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bates
Grew up right down the road from the radio station I work at in Chicagoland…as did Craig Anderson
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a resident myself....
What station would that be?
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2009 8:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I work up in the northern burbs in Waukegan. I know Anderson was a Barrington boy, I think Bates was more Chicago-proper
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hated the Vrbata trade, hated Bates Battaglia. not sure that that’s at all justified, but I did.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 8:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, he’s old and he’s not the same player he used to be, but I bet the Avs could pick up Yelle for pretty cheap and get some decent use out of him. At least he’d provide some veteran guidance to the youngins.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 8:41 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
But the organization doesn’t appear to make good choices.
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2009 8:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m cautiously optimistic, as always, and much to my own detriment.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 8:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really liked him. According to Mike that’s why he was traded. I’d love to see him back!
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 9:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
if duchense is ready i wouldn’t go for it or if joe isn’t coming back, if they are going to go with wolski as #2 center, then I’d defiantly go for it.
I'm Mr. Positive
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point
after getting rid of lappy and guite and trying to shed salary, I don’t even know if I care if we get a goalie. We should almost just start Budaj again and call up a back up. No sense spending the money if we’re gonna suck anyway. Maybe my give-a-shit meter is broken.
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2009 9:03 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you. Budaj is serviceable and the Avs don’t need to drop a ton of salary on any of the available goalies. Why not toss a youngin’ in the fire and see what they can do as backup?
Besides, does the addition of Huet or Biron really make the Avs a contender for the Cup? Or even the NW division?
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 9:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but it would give you (to play devil’s advocate) some stability in goal for the next few years, instead of the “promote the guy in the minors we THINK is ready, and see what happens” approach. At the same time, I’m not a big Biron guy, and Huet is just another Theodore to me (can be spectacular at time, but always tend to give up that back breaking softy)
And I am not a big Budaj guy either…I can’t settle on a goalie really :)
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 9:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sedins re-sign
5 years / $6.1 million each
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283415
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 9:19 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The ’Nucks still have about 20M left for a Mats Sundin signing.
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 9:21 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is, of course, where I marvel that Daniel and Henrik each have the exact same number of points in their career.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 9:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, each making less than SOS
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
the more i look at that deal, the more I think we overpaid. Stastny is great and all, but 6.6, geez. our negotiations really suck.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 9:34 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I dont know…if they resign Luongo for 5+ mil a year, that’s already 17 mil for 3 players with a cap poised to go down over the next couple of year. If they do sign Sundin again, he’s going to take a large chunk too. We’ll see, but yes, everyone seems to be making better deals than the Avs these days…although that’s not hard to do
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 9:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the time i don’t think it was an overpayment. I think teams have been pretty conservative since the financial meltdown, and I think players have been more receptive to their conservatism, because everyone understands the money situation. I mean at the time Stastny was signed people were talking up Hossa and Gaborik for $9M/year deals.. there’s no way that happens now.
That said, it is what it is and Stastny needs to play better than last season for it to be justified.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 9:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also think the Sedins were made to understand that they had to make a choice. Take a pay cut or don’t play together anymore.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brothers?
There is a rumor that the Wild are trying to bring in Saku Koivu to play with his brother Mikko.
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 9:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s get the other SOS. It’s a NW Brother-Fest!
by smoky201 on Jul 1, 2009 9:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duchene
Wants to play this year
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283348
Of course, I fail to see how he couldn’t make this roster.
In other news,
Pracey said that defenseman Gus Young, taken in the seventh round, would return to
high schooljail this season, and possiblyattend Yalebe selling crack for more than $20 in 2010.
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2009 9:25 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He must be
taking tips from Brandon Marshall
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 1, 2009 9:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s see how well he does @ training camp first. I still remember the Stamkos debacle.
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 9:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What time does the frenzy start?
Noon Eastern?
by AaronHawn on Jul 1, 2009 9:29 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
noon eastern? im going to miss the early stuff, but i’ll be around to bitch and commiserate about our signings a little later.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 1, 2009 9:38 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
One thing becoming apparent
Other teams in the NW appear to be competently run. Other teams in the NW.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 9:44 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Yes I do as a matter of fact. As a matter of fact I do. Shaken, not stirred.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 9:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heatley
some folks are tweeting that Heatley taking the deal after all
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 9:47 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t mind Heatly and his cap-friendly salary (now that his first 10M year is over) in a unipron.
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 9:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, now edmonton needs to reneg, just for completeness!
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 9:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d love it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 9:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again? This would be the 3rd or 4th time in the last few weeks that he died…dangit!
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 9:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe I just looked that up. I hadn’t heard that rumor. I guess my sarcasm detector is working slowly this morning.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 9:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was on Colbert Report 2 nights ago giving himself an eulogy. LoL.
by Pookie on Jul 1, 2009 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor fellow.
The guy formerly known as "Where is Bob Hartley?". Because it's never going to happen. And no one knows where he is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 9:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you recovered from your bender?
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 9:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a hell of a headache...
And my Poker Stars account is missing some money. So to answer your question… maybe.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor poor Vancouver..
The Sedintwins are really gay, and they don`t deserve those contracts.
by AvsSweden on Jul 1, 2009 9:58 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll trade them for Tyler “I’m jobless” Arnason and Darcy Tucker any day!
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 PPG players for 6.1m per? what’s wrong with that?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sedintwins are really gay, and they don`t deserve those contracts.
Why do you think they insisted on signing together? Brotherly love ya know!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just dislike them, and wanted to share it with someone.
by AvsSweden on Jul 1, 2009 10:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and they`re gay….not that there is anything wrong with that.
by AvsSweden on Jul 1, 2009 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy formerly known as "Where is Bob Hartley?". Because it's never going to happen. And no one knows where he is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woops
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/148996/953155
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
kopted blockquote!
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this
We need a mocking/celebratory photo for this, like his avatar.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allow me to correct your spelling:
“kopfed blockquote”
I may be an idiot at the internets, but I insist that appropriate grammar be utilized when I am belittled!! ;)
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 10:11 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine good things happening today
1. After losing Hossa, Red Wings sign Tyler Arnason to the same 10-year, $4M per year cap hit contract they were offering Hossa.
2. Avs trade Tucker, Clark and Hannan to Vancouver for Luongo and ink Luongo to a long-term deal.
3. Super Joe announces he is coming back for one more year at $1M.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 10:07 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Does FG have 1/2 brothers as GM’s we don’t know about?
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allow me to expand upon this:
4. Foppa announces that his foot/groin/wrist issues have been cured through the miracle application of used coffee grounds and signs a 6 year, $3M per year cap hit contract. He, by the way, will take the C when Joe is done next year and after we’ve hoisted the Cup again.
5. Vernace wasn’t given a QO, but that’s because his rights were swapped to MIN in exchange for Harding’s. Harding signs a 4 year, $2.5M per year contract.
6. Hensick is traded to ATL straight up for Klingenberg.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 10:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, don’t underestimate the curing power of used coffee grounds!
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dreger:
Roloson is testing the market. Oilers need a starting goalie.
balls.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 10:16 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
They need to roll that Rolo to someone else.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only.
Gustavsson would spit it out.
by AvsSweden on Jul 1, 2009 10:17 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear he swallows. Umm…yeah, that’s what I mean to say
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny one from SecondCityHockey
11:06 Eklund reporting the Rangers have offered Barack Obama five years at 3.4 per
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 10:22 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
first signing!
Ohlund to Lightning: http://www.fromtherink.com/2009/7/1/933324/lightning-sign-ohlund
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 10:23 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
7 years 22.5m, 3.75m per. doesn’t that seem a little long? regardless, great mentor for hedman.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 10:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
24.5, excuse me. 22.5 in the first 5 years. that makes more sense.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Öhlund joins Hedman at Tampa.
smart move by the Lightning
by AvsSweden on Jul 1, 2009 10:23 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, i win! although i didn’t take the time for those cool dots. :)
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 10:26 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no failure in trying.
The guy formerly known as "Where is Bob Hartley?". Because it's never going to happen. And no one knows where he is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know why this infamous TSN tracker is so slow to post things? If I wasn’t following their blog as well I’d be way behind.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 10:36 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
FG got himself a new job, that might be why.
by AvsSweden on Jul 1, 2009 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
dunno. the way to follow this is puck daddy chat though, it’s like 10 twtter feeds plus wysh snarking/sharing rumors.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Mirtle
Chicago in talks with Marian Hossa
I thought he only joined teams he lost too. Strange
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 10:41 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
how in the hell are they ever going to fit him?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 10:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess that means that Havlat is out of the question for them.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 10:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now they are saying he’s very close to signing in Chicago….
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if the Red Wings fans’ll feel the same way about him signing in Chicago as Pens fans did about him signing in Detroit after all the talk of him wanting to stay long term and willing to take a paycut to do so.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they sign Hossa, there’s no way they have room to take some of our salary in exchange for Huet. Not that I really expected such a transaction to be for real.
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we know Chicago wont be winning the cup.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 10:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know who their coach is, right?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Florida re-signs Radek Dvorak 2yrs 3.4 mil
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 10:46 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Total
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
numbers coming in a hell of a lot lower than past years.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol @ DGB
My daughter just made a poop on the potty. Good times in the DGB household. Bob Gainey rumored to be trying to trade for it.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 11:00 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s a funny guy
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2009/07/01/flames-a-possibility-for-lappy/
I could see that.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:01 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take it over the wings.
plus, we’d see him more often
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just so he can beat the shit out of Phadouche and Bertha EVERY game?
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Bertha staying with the flames? I don’t think they’ll have the cap space for him even if they wanted to keep him.
by smoky201 on Jul 1, 2009 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right. But as always, when it comes to the Flames, I don’t care.
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If this happens,
I’m joining al-Qaida.
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Jul 1, 2009 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Er- Lappy to the Flames, that is
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Jul 1, 2009 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
gee, it’s like Dater was talking out of his ass about the avs interest in Conklin. shocking.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 11:16 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be funny…I collect odd jerseys, and I just nicked a Conklin Pens jersey from 2007 off E-bay. Premonition?
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conklin is a funny name.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conk Block is an even funnier nickname.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey DDC…how is Patrice Briesbois “notable?” :)
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 11:21 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
not in a good way; it was “noted” that he was horrible (like Clark these days)
sorry, i’m answering DD’s question. i wasn’t used to seeing such bad, sad, lame defense on the avs — back then….
by Pookie on Jul 1, 2009 11:25 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll go with Pookie’s answer
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whose job
was it to wake up "The Schrute " today?
by smoky201 on Jul 1, 2009 11:21 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What this place really needs
is the “Ultimate Fake Hockey Name” competition.
The guy formerly known as "Where is Bob Hartley?". Because it's never going to happen. And no one knows where he is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
This is perfect. Peter Budaj will get all the road starts where teams have ice girls.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I think that he performs well for the ice girls. Between the posts that is.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there any other place to be?
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
To that end, I propose a nickname for Anderson (borrowed from a goalie BB): The Shermanator.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I approve.
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wanted to be a #1
And knew Budaj wouldn’t give him stiff competition because of his weak 5-hole.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 11:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
what’s the ice girls reference?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Boots was more interested in ice nuns.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 11:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Boods was sleeping with everything of the female persuasion.
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only coach’s wives.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this guy already.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, why don’t the avs have hot girls do that at our games. It might just be the best idea ever. I’m not lying, the idea to invent penicillin? A Distant 2nd.
I'm Mr. Positive
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Technically Penicillen was a discovery, not an invention, so it may just be #1
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we do have hot girls at our games. they’re just in the stands.
/blatant suck up
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
ok, I’ll give you that. So, what would you take? Scantily clad women shoveling ice or the steam engine? To me it’s a no brainer. To me it’s a push with the wright brothers.
I'm Mr. Positive
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
also confirms avs are in full cost cutting mode.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's ok
I don’t mind the avs being thrifty, but they still need to smartly fill out a roster.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take it.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s for $6 million a year
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
you’re joking, right? ‘cause this is on the level of BiBBy’s practical jokes
by Pookie on Jul 1, 2009 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, my “just kidding” reply is down the page a bit
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It comes from an “AD Source”. Let’s wait until this is confirmed.
by smoky201 on Jul 1, 2009 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
When we met Anderson at 24 Hours of Hockey
I told my husband he might be looking at the new starting goalie for the Avalanche. It seemed like a bit too much of a coincidence that he was there.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 1, 2009 11:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d love it, if true. As I said in the Huet thread, Anderson is a local boy for me here in Lake County…from Barrington, IL
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you met anderson at 24 Hours of Hockey
He was totally checking you out.
(If nothing else this signing has comedic potential)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hockeymom, was he the only non-Avalanche there?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There were Colorado Rage players, but the only other non-Avs NHL player, yes.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 1, 2009 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
(just kidding)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:33 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
jibble’d it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now let’s just hope they didn’t blow $5 mil on him.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.. both being number 31 is going to be interesting…
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the picture Dater has up it looks like Anderson is wearing #29, though in the above pictures it #31?
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dater goofs….he is showing a picture of Vokun, not Anderson. LOL
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dater has a picture of Vokoun up. Anderson is defintiely #31, Vokoun is #29.
Budaj, Anderson. Rock, paper, scissors for #31?
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
take #1, since that’s what he’ll be
I'm Mr. Positive
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like they are out of the Gustavsson running. But, I am happy with Anderson. Anderson should’ve been invited to Team USA camp as well. Let’s hope that he uses that snub as a motivator and has a huge season with the Avs
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty excited, too bad we don’t get the Monster tho…
by Avalanche318 on Jul 1, 2009 11:45 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Given the fact that he won’t actually sign until February 2009 or play for 6 weeks after that…
Mats taught him well!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad we didn’t get him. I hate that Nickname. I came up with my own, but it was way too freaking long.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Florida faced a league high 34.7 shots per game last year
Anderson went 15-7 in 31 games. 2.71 GAA and a Sv% of .924
Not bad
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 11:46 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
had him on my fantasy team for a short while. There was a good stretch where he was pushing Voukon very hard – they were splitting games and for a while, it even looked like Anderson had beat out Voukon. But, Voukon finished out the season.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw the possible number 1.8 mil per for 2 years
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 11:47 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Per Darren Millard’s twitter (Sportsnet)
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful!
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
AD says he is hearing the same number
by smoky201 on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Anderson will make $1.5 million this season, and $2.125 the year after. So, two years and $3.625 million.
Go AD go!
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If true, I’m pretty sure that I like Greg from Accounting!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can back this.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell yeah, finally we got a good contract.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, kudos to AD on being the first with this. very rare for him.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, that would give us enough money to...
PAY LAPPY!!!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frickin’ sweet.
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per TSN: Dreger is saying Hossa/Chicago deal is done…
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 11:50 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What about Havlat?
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Havlat has said much about the Hossa deal
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think that will put havlat…not in chicago.
also, chicago is nuts.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! I hear Havlat to Kings earlier in the day
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahahahahaha!
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Just you wait.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But wait!
Per TSN: Dreger is saying Hossa/Chicago deal is done…
Bill over at Excluding Zetterberg is saying the Hossa will stay in an ugly winged wheel for an unprecedented $2M per year 30-year contract with marbles and sea shells.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions 3 recs
LOL
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
(you can’t do that stuff to me when I’m on the phone)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago seems a lot deeper on the wings than they do at the center position. Although, both Sharp and Versteeg spent some time at center last season.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 11:53 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
time will tell, but i don’t think that’s very good team design. centers + #1 D + goalies = championships.
one uber line = semis
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
one uber line = heartbreaking game 7 loss. and the rest of the world rejoices.
fixed
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit, i’m hugely upset anderson’s going to you guys. he’s been an unholy force when he’s played the last few years; i think he’s going to be very very very good for you.
by passive_voice on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 PM MDT reply actions 7 recs
Yup
I just rec’d your disappointment because I like this.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty harsh crowd
oh heck, I rec’d it too. In this case passive’s pain is our schedenfreud.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 12:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
schadenfreude
Can I have a spell check on aisle 3?
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
It’s not really Sheadenfreude, since we aren’t happy passive is sad, we’re happy that he thinks Anderson is good.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
story up for Anderson
http://www.milehighhockey.com/2009/7/1/933469/colorado-avalanche-signs-goalie
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
here
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prett happy
with this even though I’ve been on the Biron-bus. And the $ is good. Yeah!
by From the Point on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any one else hearing that Conklin is going to St Louis?
It was posted over at AvalancheDB
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hossa
Rumor is 12 years…62 mil. Dale Tallon needs help…OUCH!
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 12:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Oww.
I just read the Post page and the Muppets are making my head hurt.
Example: Trade Stastny & Hannan to ATL for Lehtonen.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 12:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, you can’t do that. wonder what they are saying on the official boards
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need some of what they’re smoking….
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correction...
Tucker & Conditional 7th round pick to CHI for Kane, Toews & Barker.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should be here with the smart people.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They wouldn’t fit in.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conk-block
Avs didn’t call so he’s got the Blues (via Mirtle twitter)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 12:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the Blues…and that’s better than Legace. They still going to have Ellis this year?
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just like anyone whose a Detroit Rival don’t you…
(this is not a bad thing)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not all of them…not a Columbus fan. Ha!
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that it was BiB who said...
they’re my second favourite team!!!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
now it’s everyone
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Mason? Ellis and Rinne are the tandem in Nashville.
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would
pay Matt Walker 6.8M for 4 years?
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 12:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Umm, he is going to the Hawks, not Detroit
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 12:15 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Man
I can’t believe not one of these signings have been broken by Eklund
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 12:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What are you talking about, he called the signing of Barack Obama by the Rangers. (One of the best jokes I have seen this morning)
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was quite a chance he mentioned the Walker deal somewhere in the past (couple of years back).
He’s so far ahead of us, he mixes up the years.
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
e-5
I am hearing Havalat will sign with one of 29 teams. Probably not the Blackhawks.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to long ago I happened to see a RT of him touting HB writer Andy Strickland breaking a big extension.
Andy Strickland, of course, being the guy who had Pronger traded to the Kings a couple of weeks ago.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago
also reportedly has signed Kopecky
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anybody tell them that there’s a cap???
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They need this guy to stop their spending.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
NO whammy. no whammy!
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roloson to the Islanders 2yr – 5mil?
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
guess he wants to win a cup.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess they aren’t counting on Ricky staying healthy huh?
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hm with Roloson and DiPietro maybe they’ll have 2 healthy hips.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just signed him for the transplant.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every time I see his name I start singing that damn Rolo jingle.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean… who in the hell really ever rolled a rolo to one of their friends? Seriously.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit. Gota go, But I will be watching on my phone. You just won’t get my childish comments for a few hours.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, you can roll a Rolo to your pal
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love our deal with Anderson,
but I’m gonna be mad if EDM gets Harding, Lehtonen or Pavelec!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hossa Numbers
Hossa’s deal heavily front loaded. 53 mil for the first 7 years of the 12 yr deal. TSN
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Taking a page from the fetroit playbook, as well as the locker room
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2009 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've always liked
signing guys away from your division rivals (assuming they’re good guys). Especially for the young-upstart Blackhawks against the Evil Empire of Detroit.
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Jul 1, 2009 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Montador to Buffalo 2yr-1.55per
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Saw a rumor on another twitter feed that Colorado is talking to at least a few forwards… Blair Betts and Dan Hinote…
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
we SHOULD be looking at them… dont know if we ARE….
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 1, 2009 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t mind having Mr. McCarthy back in the line up…aka Dan Hinote
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t we have cheaper versions of the same guy?
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But maybe his wife will be one of our Ice Girls?
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donald Brashear to New York
Knuble signs with Washington @ 2ys – 2.8per
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
For anybody who cares, I’d be happy with Knuble at that number…
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brashear gets 2yr-1.4per
Knuble is a good deal there.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fun Trivia
Craig Anderson’s first AHL season was with the Norfolk Admirals in 2001-2002. Who was the leading scorer for the team that year?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
without looking, I should add
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
nicely done.
in a similar vein, who was the Admirals leading scored the following year?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
terrible guess. and wrong too.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yours or mine?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
im going to guess it’s on my end, the hensick guess was a joke.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
as was my response
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit, that was a total joke guess, as in “Ha ha Tyler Arnason a leading scorer anywhere.. don’t make me laugh.”
I don’t know whether to laugh or mourn for Admirals fans
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Consequently, the Admirals have no fans.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Guite? That guy was all over the minor leagues. Wouldn’t be surprised if it were him.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but it is a former Avalanche
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bates Battaglia?
(If i get it again with a joke guess i’m getting on a plane to Vegas)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s a good guess. but no
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enough of this tomfoolery
Brett McLean.
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! HOW can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love Brett McLean
He is the opposite of Arny; he brings it every night!
by Pookie on Jul 1, 2009 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he got bought out too, which i found strange.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
19 points in 80 games
down from 37 the previous season. No idea what his contract looks like, though.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
arny money, iirc. i was pissed we let him go and kept arny.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
just this year? that is weird.
maybe the avs can sign mclean!
by Pookie on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for ending that
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cheated.
It was a year after a big season with the Aeros, so I was inclined to keep tabs on him.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arny was actually good for a bit…right up to that strip club incident with Theo Fluery.
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arny is terrified of boobies.
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
They’re soft, just like him.
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a strip club, the titties there were DEFINITELY harder than Arny.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And worth more for that matter.
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
A stripper
asked if he wanted a full contact lap dance. Arny pissed his pants, started crying and ran home.
by smoky201 on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the rumors at the time, ole Theo got into an altercation with some guys at a Columbus strip club, and got his anus kicked in. Arny and a couple of other guys were with him, and apparently got into quite the scrum.
Later, I believe it was Sutter who was the coach, allegedly beat the tar out of them after a bad practice
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok next
Pahlsson, Dominic Moore, or Manny Malhotra please Mr. Schrute
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 12:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I will accept Blair Betts (AKA Super Guite) as well.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
as would I, which of course means he’ll sign with Detroit.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d definitely support a signing like that. I’ve enjoyed watching him at Bruins games.
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just got here.
I suck. Craig Anderson? That does not suck.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 1:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree on both.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re both fired.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also just saw the Booth deal. And by deal I mean DEAL. Florida’s GM did himself some good with that one.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
$6 for 1 year for Neidermayer in Anaheim says Puck Daddy. Wow!
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry. Meant $6 million. Got excited at the stupidity…
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm,
Hannan and Clark are becoming progressively more attractive in the trade market.
Hey ATL, Clark for Klingenberg straight up?
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They need defensemen badly.
(and he’s bad) ly.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No-one would take Clark after this last year.
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 1:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But it’s okay, cus he’ll have a 70 pt season in 09-10
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
in Poland
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now, now...
I think Clark is perfectly capable of giving up 70 points against!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN: reporting Scott Niedermayer is staying in Anaheim. 1 year, 6 mil plus bonuses
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2009 1:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s Sakic money!!!!
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope that Sakic money this year is like $2M
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
except Scotty might play more than 15 games, and those at a high level.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that joke just isn’t funny. Sakic is gonna have another 100pt season in 09-10
by Tommelot on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo-hoo! Preds re-sign Ward for 2 years at $1.5 per!
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel Ward?
Personal fan favorite in Houston for a couple of seasons before being exiled? I’m totally happy the guy has found a place in the NHL.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Rome?
who?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
this twitter feed
is remarkably on target and fast: http://twitter.com/sportsuncut
who is this guy? and apparently we’re no longer after hinote and we ARE after betts still?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s also reporting cammalleri to edm, which makes me happy. love tiny one dimensional players going to rivals.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy’s saying that there are Eastern conference teams looking at Salei.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please let it be ATL for Klingenberg!
No, I’m probably not gonna let this go anytime soon.
Sorry.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
apology NOT accepted…
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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not so sure
Rob Neidermayer is now looking at staying in Anaheim as well, as he’s an RFA and was likely witing to see what Scott did.
Niedermeyer is 34… i doubt he’s an RFA
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
No team will offer Lappy more than the Avs offfered (even though he deserves more) and will stay here.
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Chaaa!
and maybe monkeys will fly out of my butt!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I should quit taking acid. First thinking there is a small chance of Lappy coming back and then I swear you put a purple elephant on the page.
by InYoFace on Jul 1, 2009 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope my boss didn’t expect me to do any work today. Luckily less than 2 hours left to kill before I’m out of here.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 1:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
3rd day on the new job… that’s a decent amoutn of time before spending a whole day on the net right?
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
better sooner than later....
that way you find out early if they’ll tolerate it or not
by jd21 on Jul 1, 2009 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, get a job like me, in at 3:30 AM…out by noon. Sure the morning wake-up call sucks, but you get used to it………….
After 6 years
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So long as you’re billing those hours Joe, they won’t care!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
flyers sign Boucher to back up Emery, oh man. that’s like signing friggin Raycroft.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait till Emery beats the crap out of him
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boucher didn’t play alot for San Jose. But, he put up some very respectable numbers.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Boucher
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
but it was SJ, facing the worst teams. Still, the funny part for me is that this is what the Flyers do: trade the farm for Pronger, and sign 2 giant question marks in goal. what are they thinking?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
against the worst teams? Nabokov missed over a dozen games with injury and Boucher gave them a chance to win everynight. Boucher paid his dues and worked hard in the minors to get back to the NHL. I’m not saying that he’s the solution. Just that he’s a solid back up.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe I’m wrong, but last I saw Boucher he didn’t belong on a NHL roster.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd time around
he was a Philly draft pick originally right?
by jd21 on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Cammalleri to Edm entice Heatley?
Would it entice you to go to the frozen corner of the known world and play for an insane GM (HOW much did he pay for Penner?), likely expending some young talent to get you, just so you could make sure you travel halfway across the US for every other game and regularly try to score against Luongo and Calgary’s defense? Don’t get me wrong, Heatley is being a bitch, but I wouldn’t want to play in EDM either.
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
just saw that too. if true, should really help them fix that “we have tons of talent but no work ethic or character” problem.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
worst. possible. fit. ever.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
(but Thornton and Heatley will be LIGHTS OUT in the regular season)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
65 goals for Heatley, no doubt about it.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed, it’s just an awful idea.
speaking of fits, Lappy to SJ might be the best fit ever.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and one I could certainly live with.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 1, 2009 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would enjoy this, as I got to be familiar with the Sharks while I lived there.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
you left SJ?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s back in the motherland, soon to join me at dev camp…right jibble?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he betta.
Dev camp is going to turn into a party
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
depends on work and timing.. if I’m off i’ll be there (what days are they?)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
theres a couple weekend daus, that’s when I’m planning on going — the 11th or 12th. probably the 11th.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Last week. That’s why Doc covered the draft for me, i was packing and driving across the country
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
SJ to Denver = “accross the country”?
jibblefail at geography?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
SJ to Denver
is the same distance as Denver to Columbus, OH, and that was across the country when I did that move.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
still no.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Those are some pretty big moves! We’ve just done the one from MS to OK and that was tough enough. And yes DD is right, that’s still not ’cross country…
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but
he comes with the added benefit of having proven himself able to choke against Anaheim in critical playoff games. No training required!
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Jul 1, 2009 1:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Spacek to Montreal. $11.5 for 3 years.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yep. If they keep it up, they’ll be handcuffed just like we are with our D
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of, with all the major players settled, what about a Budaj + Svatos + pick offer for Harding now, with a threat to offer sheet him for 3m (2nd rounder compensation) preceding it?
Minny is so, so vulnerable and I’d love to have Harding AND Anderson as a cheap young goalie tandem.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd do that deal in a heartbeat
from the Colorado side, of course. Then I’d sign Gaborik to a “prove you can stay healthy and deserve big money” 1 year contract.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Intriguing….
Pretty sure I’d do that.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha
Desperation move GET
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha wow, 4 years, 15m. that won’t haunt them, lol
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but NW goalies are now Luongo, Kipper, Khabibulin, Backstrom…and Anderson / Budaj
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best goalie in league, fading overpaid star, fading faster less overpaid star, system creation about to be exposed, and um, us.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much how I see it
Of course, Kipper could always bounce back with the defense that’s been put in front of him now…
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umm,
I could “always bounce back with the defense that’s been put in front of him now…” with that D.
Of course, having Iginla and uhhhh, right, Iginla. On offense, that D may need to be just crazy good. Kipper too.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bulin is due 2 to 3 injuries a year…but always comes back and plays his best games against the Avs
by chiavsfan on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured on him bolting from Coach Q if he could.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...Toronto sings Colton Orr
and has an offer for Chris Neil?
Typical Brian Burke, eh?
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
that twitter dude
saying Lehtonen maybe on the way to Toronto… Odd move if true.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
TSN saying Lappy is a Flyer for 3 years and $3.5mill
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
the Avs offered him less than what he made last year ($1.15) AND just one year.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s true, but Dater (repeating Lappy’s agent) said they were offering 50% of the money he wanted on one year and that they were way way off.
I find it very hard to believe that we wouldn’t offer similar money long term. I bet Lappy got stoned on the open market today, but wouldn’t return to the Avs to renegotiate as a pride thing.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Quite
3.5/3 = 1.16667. Lappy made 1.15 last season.
Nevertheless, I don’t think he was returning as soon as the Avs offered him less than he made this season.
The extra year probably helped too.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless of the contract
that’s a city that is going to love him to death.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad to see him go though. Wonder how Philly is going to handle the cap issue?
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It does suck to see him leave
but the cap issue is a serious wtf for them. I have no idea how they keep signing people and trading for big contracts. I have no idea what they’re going to do.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheap, Plays hard, gets in people’s faces, and shows a multitude of exuberance.
Yeah Philly’s going to love him
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
THANK GOD!!
it’s not Detroit!!!
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by hockeymom on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have killed me.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philly
Just became my second favorite team (even with Pronger)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still will hate them with a Pronger Passion
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
Pronger got a lot of his suspensions elbowing Red Wings… i can live with that (I do dislike Pronger though).
Still I like Mike Richards and Simon Gagne a lot too.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Richards
is real hard not to like.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lappy to Philly
At least it’s an east coast team
by jd21 on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Montreal signs Hal Gill
2 years, $4.5 million
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i have never understood the fascination teams have with hal gill. it it seriously just that he’s huge?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no clue
but I know Darren Pang and Pierre McGuire are about to get into a fight on TSN.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not hair products, I bet
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pang talks
and McGuire just CANNOT keep his mouth shut. It’s really too bad he didn’t get the GM job for Minnesota. That would have been super interesting.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm
Philly fans don’t look to be too bright. They are upset by this signing (at least after a couple comments
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 3:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 3:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Maybe they’ll change their minds after a few games.
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 1, 2009 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are too fucking stupid to stop and think
“so what do we do? add 100 more penalty minutes to our team.”
Yeah you stupid fuckheads. Add 100 more penalty minutes, you fucking stupid heads.
The guy formerly known as "Where is Bob Hartley?". Because it's never going to happen. And no one knows where he is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol holy hell
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
EVEN BETTER
The poll result in the poll below shows they are happy to have Boucher back.
Get that, happy for Boucher, but upset over getting Lappy. That’s mind -boggling right there.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, see
I did post up above that Flyers fans are really evil, as bad as Wings fans. The only good thing is that they don’t leave Philly and contaminate other cities/arenas with their douchebaggery. I remember somebody on MHH once saying that “Flyers fans make rioting Wings fans look classy.” Poor Lappy.
by Pookie on Jul 1, 2009 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone think the Avs
will make anymore moves today?
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
they have to don't they
Don’t they have at least 1 roster spot they need to fill?
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
The guy on TSN just said “Big monies”
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The guy formerly known as "Where is Bob Hartley?". Because it's never going to happen. And no one knows where he is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN saying Avs sign Dave Koci (who?) to 1 year $575K
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t know who this guy is. Do you?
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
goon, I guess
2 points, 18 shots and 297 penalty minutes in 64 NHL games. waived twice last year.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll echo the “who?” comment
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough guy from Tampa Bay
37 GP, 2 points, and 141 PIMs.
That’s a huge PIMs number for the number of games played, right?
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what do we do? add 100 more penalty minutes to our team.
The guy formerly known as "Where is Bob Hartley?". Because it's never going to happen. And no one knows where he is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 3:16 PM MDT up reply actions 3 recs
6’6" 238. okay, I guess.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 3:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, this explains getting rid of Lappy and McCormick? we didn’t exactly have an answer for big enforcers last year…
bizarre that we consider this a priority though.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 500K pricetag
was probably more of a priority.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just gonna say the same thing…
The guy formerly known as "Where is Bob Hartley?". Because it's never going to happen. And no one knows where he is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
true enough.
I do think we’re seeing a bit of a shift in the Avs thinking on line construction. the last 3-4 years, we’ve rolled 4 lines pretty regularly, with talent spread out between the 4 as well. during our good years, the team was much more oriented towards 3 lines + a 5 min a night goon/energy line with one PKer on it. if you look at succesful teams in the playoffs as well — detroit, pittsburgh, etc — they also roll 3 better lines.
Shedding Lappy, McCormick, Guite and signing a goon like Koci really point to this direction, and I think it’s a the right choice. There’s no need to have 6 roughly equivalent bottom 6ers. I could see the Avs rolling Stastny, Duchene, and Wolski lines for 55 min a night for a long time.
That said, I’m still bummed to see Lappy and Guite go. Guite is still a great choice for a 4th line center that PK specialized and Lappy was worthy of a 3rd line spot.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did hypothesize that the Avs would go after an enforcer…
I suspect that this means that the Avs may use McCormick’s roster spot and salary try to sign a designated fighter in the off-season. While McLeod participated in the occasional bought – and was good at it, he seemed to be pretty selective. Laperriere still did most of the fighting and McCormick chipped in here and there as well.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/davidkoci.JPG
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
There are some decent forwards still out there.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
none of which will be playing in a unipron next year, most likely.
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely not
Just that I’m surprised this much talent is still on the board so late into the day.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
surprised Malhotra and Pahlsson are still out there.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pavel Kubina traded to ATL
Interesting, I suppose.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s like a Sauer type, iirc. little smaller.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just read he’s an original Thrasher. Seems pretty sad to let him go if that’s true.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 3:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally got the details. Toronto gets Exelby and Colin Stewart. Thrashers get rights to Tim Stapleton.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 1, 2009 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol Cammy to Mtl, 5y 6m per
we let Koivu and Higgins go because they were soft, so we sign…Gomez and Cammy?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I have no idea what some of these teams are thinking.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gainey is trying to get fired...
‘Cause if you quit, you can’t claim unemployment!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was saying the same thing to some friends yesterday after the Gomez deal. Either that, or the pressure of being in Montreal, especially after this past anniversary year disaster, is finally making him crack.
by Pookie on Jul 1, 2009 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would not be surprised...
…If the Avs are done signing forwards and plan to “let the kids play.” But they need a depth defenseman at the very least.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to “Tank it for…. whoever will be the top pick next year!”
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Sakic will be back and they want to leave enough cap room for him and Duchene on the roster.
Hey, a guy can dream.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't think tanking is a reality
this team will probably be better than last year’s, by sheer virtue of the law of averages with injuries and the better goaltending. I’d expect a 5-10 draft pick finish.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Maybe one more bottom 6 signing and a 7th D.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to think Sakic's coming back.
If he is the avs have 5-6 centers (Sakic, Stastny, Wolski, Hensick, and Galiardi, Stoa, or Duchene). Sakic is decent at face-offs. They can roll:
Smyth – Stastny – Hejduk
Wolski – Sakic – Jones
Stoa/Galiardi – Duchene/Galiardi/Stoa – Stewart
Tucker – Hensick – Koci
And let youth come through. Without sakic this lineup ihas too many Q’s, with him it’s not too bad.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would have to sign for about $2-2.5 million.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 3:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
why?
With the Anderson & Koci signing they are up to 48M cap. Duchene could be up to ~$2.5M ($50.5M) Stoa and Galiardi are $850k apiece (52.2M) That leaves $4.5M for Sakic…
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 3:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pass the crack pipe,
or, $2.25M each for Foppa AND SuperJoe!
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 1, 2009 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Galiardi’s at .875. Stoa is at .85.
The Avs are at $48.445 million with Koci and Anderson and without either RFA Cumiskey or Jones. Add in their minimum QO’s of .605 (Jones) and .522 (Cumiskey), Duchene at $2.85 million (I think that your estimation is a little low when you consider what other 3rd overall picks have made in the past 5 years.), Galiardi at .875 and a 7th defenseman…I chose Ray Macias and his .585 cap number for the sake it things.
That leaves $2.916667 in cap room and one forward spot remaining. Consider that Jones and Cumiskey may earn more than their minimum offer. How does that leave $4.5 million for Sakic?
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m also expecting a higher cap number from the team’s 7th defenseman. O’Neill’s is .815. And who knows what a free agent 6th/7th guy would sign for.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 4:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still
I don’t think there’s room for Stoa, Galiardi, Sakic AND Duchene.
I think there’s a way to make $3.5M work for Sakic, but it means holding Galiardi and Stoa in the minors for one more year.
Of course, there will be injuries and they will be called up and get spot duty, so they will still be playing.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 4:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the excellent training staff we have
I can’t see why you’d predict we would have injuries.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUCHENE
has to make the team first! lol
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by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cannot wait to see him play
Hopefully he’s at Dev camp so I can get a glimpse of our future stud.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
DENVER IS TO FAR FOR ME TO DRIVE
from KC, and my best friend who coaches high school hockey in st louis invited me out there to watch the blues prospect camp, id rather be in denver though
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by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 4:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and
by too far to drive, its only 3 hrs to st louis for me where i grew up. no cheap room and board in denver
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by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gimme a few months
to get settled in after JUST moving here and you’re free to come crash on my couch (assuming you aren’t a murderer or anything).
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOT AT
all lol, im father of one with my gf and im 23, not crazy, just a bruiser in my adult hockey league lol
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by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're cool then.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be a fun lineup to watch
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if Svatos isn't in it q_q
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew someone else was missing!
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
top of the head.. my bad.
But that’s even better:
Smyth – Stastny – Hejduk
Wolski – Sakic – Jones
Stoa – Duchene – Stewart
Tucker – Galiardi – Svatos
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put Tucker in the minors
and have McLeod in his place and I am all for it.
=D
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Svatos is wasted on the fourth line, IMO. I don’t think he could crack the top 6, but he’s wasted on the fourth.
by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
the more I look at that and add McLeod, I think Sakic isn’t returning:
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the idea of a Stoa – Wolski – Stewie 3rd line. Big, skilled, touch of nasty and hitting. I think you’re right though about youth.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That twitter feed
totally called Komisarek to Toronto…
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 3:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
im freaked out by how accurate it is.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 4:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
It’s really kind of bizarre. Nothing has happened for 30 minutes, though. I’m totally bummed.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So would you rather have Komisarek or Hannan at 4.5m per year?
I think i’d pick Komisarek for his hitting ability, but Hannan is right there and probably less penalty and error prone.
A lot of people dog on the Hannan signing, but it’s still pretty close…for a UFA.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 4:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd take Hannan
I’m not a real big Komisarek fan. He’ll lay a dude out, but I’m not sure he’s better in the other areas of defense than Hannan. Then again, I like Hannan and think he gets a bad rap.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather Komisarek. I do agree that I think that Hannan gets a lot of unwarranted grief. And yeah, takes a lot less penalties than Komisarek. But Komisarek is younger, bigger, one of the best hitters and shot blockers in the league, a right handed shot, and has a a cannon of a slapshot.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Oh come on. The balance of power in the West shifting because Hossa went to Chicago? Silly TSN.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I find it fascinating
that no one has breathed Paul Mara or Alex Tanguay’s names.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
would love to see tanguay back for the right price
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by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 4:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
im not a huge fan of the gayer. i don’t think we’d be able to bring him back regardless, i think the team is strapped for cash.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 4:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
like i said at the right price lol
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by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno.
For the money, I’m thinking he would have to be brought in as a replacement for Hejduk, and I really don’t wanna see Hejduk go =/
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
there goes sullivan back to the preds
no surprise there.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 4:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
and THERE'S some Malhotra news, finally
talks with Columbus break down, he’s now taking offers.
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 4:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Malhotra won my fantasy championship for me. I won the championship by 2 faceoffs wins. And Malhotra won 28 face offs in one game after I had picked him up for just that reason.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Columbus gets Pahlsson
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
musta offered it to malhotra, he turned it down and they went to pahlsson
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 4:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Contract details
Sami Pahlsson – 3 years @ $2.65M per season
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 4:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you’re the avs, would you have paid that?
by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not in the salary cap era.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
that’s a little too much for me in this era. Not that he’s not worth it (Mirtle had him going for $4M, which I thought was insane)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo
I have Friday the 10th off. Might go to Dev camp that day instead
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 4:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
See you there.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2009 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I might bring my nephew (3 years old) so that my wife sees me as being a good uncle, not a lunatic…
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Signing
Phoenix Coyotes try and sign Free Agent Owner Jim Balsille to a 20 $(-212)M deal with “bonuses”.
NHL voids the contract.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 5:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs