...and why he's not the right choice at the top of the draft. At least, it's exactly my reasoning why we shouldn't :)
Good news! Now to re-sign him for a reasonable amount, and not let him get to UFA...
@raistlin76 Sorry. But don't forget he's being reevaluated tomorrow. But team officially says it's not bad
12 minutes ago via Mobile Web in reply to raistlin76@MMuzia Sorry about the near heart attack. I reported in real time on that one.
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Stastny day to day at worst17 minutes ago via Mobile Web
Avs dodge a bullet. Stastny not bad after all. Still stiff, reevaluated tomorrow and may not play tomorrow. But he might! Sorry f false alrm
19 minutes ago via Mobile WebI'm hearing stastny hurt worse than first thought. Working on more word
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Yaaaaaaaaaay. Didn't think Bowlen would have the balls to do it yet!
You know, I'm glad they're having this out now rather than with a strike/lockout hanging over our collective heads. And I'm glad they're challenging these contracts. Better late than never.
It was a good day, and I'm happy to report the future is looking bright. Please, ask questions here or there and I'll answer them as I can.
It's nice to see that as bad as this organization can be, we're not even close to the incompetence of others. The signing was nuts, trading for it is even crazier. And it'll be even funnier when the Rangers stay true to form and go blow the entire savings on Mike Cammelleri or something. :)
NHL Director of Central Scouting E.J. McGuire: "Matt Duchene is a pure offensive player who also is a great penalty killer. He helps the Brampton Battalion in all facets of the game. A pure sniper, he plays the point on the power-play and is a threat to score on the penalty kill as well. He reminds me, probably most of the new breed of snipers, Patrick Kane, Sam Gagner and Steven Stamkos as he grows into his offensive position in the NHL."
Interesting note I found at TSN -- Duchene plays point on the PP. I wonder if we'll keep him there?
Greetings from Colorado. Normally I'd keep this stuff to HFboards, but we've got a lively discussion going on over at Mile High Hockey concerning a trade for Briere and JvR, and we'd welcome your view on it. Somehow I doubt this is a trade that goes down too well for either fan base -- us because we're giving up a lot of homegrown guys and taking on that nasty Briere contract, you guys because JvR is involved -- but I think it's still an interesting discussion. We'd welcome your input.
Better luck in 2010, at the deadline or draft, I guess. :( What now? Sign a stopgap like Anderson?