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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yikes. thanks.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 8:37 AM MDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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
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.
COL looooooooooooooooves ex-Montreal goalies
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 9:08 AM MDT up reply actions
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!
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
Bates
Grew up right down the road from the radio station I work at in Chicagoland…as did Craig Anderson
I work up in the northern burbs in Waukegan. I know Anderson was a Barrington boy, I think Bates was more Chicago-proper
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
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!
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
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?
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!
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 :)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
He must be
taking tips from Brandon Marshall
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
yep
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions
One thing becoming apparent
Other teams in the NW appear to be competently run. Other teams in the NW.
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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
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
I wouldn’t mind Heatly and his cap-friendly salary (now that his first 10M year is over) in a unipron.
I’d love it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 9:49 AM MDT up reply actions
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.
Poor fellow.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 9:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Have you recovered from your bender?
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 9:57 AM MDT up reply actions
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
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!
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions
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
kopted blockquote!
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions
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
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!! ;)
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.
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
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.
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
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
There is no failure in trying.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
he’s a funny guy
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
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
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
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
Conklin is a funny name.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
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….
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
What this place really needs
is the “Ultimate Fake Hockey Name” competition.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:28 AM MDT reply actions
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
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
Is there any other place to be?
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 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions
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
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
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
I thought Boods was sleeping with everything of the female persuasion.
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 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
(just kidding)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:33 AM MDT reply actions
jibble’d it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions
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
In the picture Dater has up it looks like Anderson is wearing #29, though in the above pictures it #31?
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 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
Dater goofs….he is showing a picture of Vokun, not Anderson. LOL
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 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beautiful!
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions
*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
Frickin’ sweet.
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
Per TSN: Dreger is saying Hossa/Chicago deal is done…
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.
What about Havlat?
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
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
hahahahahahahahaha!
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 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Haha. Just you wait.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2009 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions
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
(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
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
time will tell, but i don’t think that’s very good team design. centers + #1 D + goalies = championships.
one uber line = semis
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
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
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
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
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
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
here
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:09 PM MDT up reply actions
yes
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions
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
Oww.
I just read the Post page and the Muppets are making my head hurt.
Example: Trade Stastny & Hannan to ATL for Lehtonen.
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
We need some of what they’re smoking….
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 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
They should be here with the smart people.
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 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
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
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
now it’s everyone
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions
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
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.
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
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
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.
They need this guy to stop their spending.
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 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
NO whammy. no whammy!
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 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Roloson to the Islanders 2yr – 5mil?
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.
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
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
They just signed him for the transplant.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Every time I see his name I start singing that damn Rolo jingle.
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 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
I mean… who in the hell really ever rolled a rolo to one of their friends? Seriously.
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 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions
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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