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NHL 2011-2012 Offseason thread of Cash Rules Everything Around Me
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SpectreFire
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Interesting moves from the Canucks today. Gragnani, Rome, Ebbet, Duco and Oreskovich will not be returning to the team.
Oreskovich was the obvious one to go, he played himself out of the organization basically, but the rest are more interesting. I thought Ebbet was going to be offered a slight raise so they could keep him as an insurance for that top six role in Kesler's absence, but I guess Gillis thought otherwise. This is also a very good sign for Schroeder, as I pegged Ebbett as one of his competition for that temporary 2nd line center job during the early part of the season.
The two defencemen leaving are more interesting. This leaves the Canucks with only 6 dmen heading into the season: Hamhuis, Bieksa, Edler, Tanev, Alberts and Ballard. I think this signals that they're either trying to clear space to appeal to Schultz, or to accommodate Garrison in a potential trade with the Panthers. As for Gragnani, well I'm surprised, but not too surprised by it. On one hand, he was a big piece coming over for the Hodgson trade, on the other hand, I've always thought he was a poor man's version of Kevin Connauton, who ought to compete for a spot this season, and Gillis might've thought the same.
Oreskovich was the obvious one to go, he played himself out of the organization basically, but the rest are more interesting. I thought Ebbet was going to be offered a slight raise so they could keep him as an insurance for that top six role in Kesler's absence, but I guess Gillis thought otherwise. This is also a very good sign for Schroeder, as I pegged Ebbett as one of his competition for that temporary 2nd line center job during the early part of the season.
The two defencemen leaving are more interesting. This leaves the Canucks with only 6 dmen heading into the season: Hamhuis, Bieksa, Edler, Tanev, Alberts and Ballard. I think this signals that they're either trying to clear space to appeal to Schultz, or to accommodate Garrison in a potential trade with the Panthers. As for Gragnani, well I'm surprised, but not too surprised by it. On one hand, he was a big piece coming over for the Hodgson trade, on the other hand, I've always thought he was a poor man's version of Kevin Connauton, who ought to compete for a spot this season, and Gillis might've thought the same.
brucewaynegretzky
Member
Claude Lemieux? Really?
800 points, 150 playoff points, 3 Stanley Cups. Yes.
Mhmmm... Surprised we're not holding on to Rome and Ebbet... Also or D-depth is poof now, that means we'll hopefully see some moves on July 1st
Actually, Claude has 4 cups and 1 Conn Smythe.
Whoops! Even better. Of-fucking-course he's a first ballot HOFer. Oh, he was a dirty player? Guess what? Future first ballot HOFer Sidney Crosby is a dirty player too. Big deal.
Someone whose career ends at 27 due to consecutive injuries is a first balloter? Uuuuh....
Real talk: Crosby was a first balloter at the age of 23. He could have retired in 2010 and still been a first ballot HOFer. MVP, Cup, Conn Smythe, Olympic winning goal all under his belt. Everything he has done from the Olympics onward is just gravy.
Do they consider the Olympics? Really?
Who knows. I'm just saying. Crosby is already a hall of famer, 200% guaranteed.
Absolutely.
It's the Hockey Hall of Fame. Not the National Hockey League Hall of Fame.
SuperSonic1305
Member
They didn't have a goalie in 2010-2011 and still finished higher than the Sens.
Ummm then what happened last season. Plus our injuries and shitty goaltending were the reason for that season.
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
It'd be nice to stick it to Anaheim after 2007 as well
You already stuck it to us by not letting us sweep you.
They said the same about Ottawa last year, Lisa (that's your new name since you drink like a 14 year old girl).
Coldnoodle
Member
Crosby doesn't have a Conn Smythe.
No? My bad. He ain't gonna get one either!
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
He can dive with the best of them!
Just kidding. I think he is a great player, but he needs to hold it in and stop whining it up like a little baby. He will forever be immortalized for me for the golden goal. But man...dude needs to get some composure.
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
About as many tears as you cried when you found out Brad ticked the 'N' box on the 'DO U LIKE ME' note you sent him in gym class last week.
A similiar situation between Schultz and you.
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Dastardly Jerks
Banned
Just putting it out there, but finding out that Schultz is about as loyal as a golf pro in a strip club is actually seeming more and more like dodging a bullet.
I mean, *ahem*...
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That took way too much effort to do, how the hell do you do it with ease Lisa? I need 2 blue bacardi breezers, stat.
brucewaynegretzky
Member
Hey guys! Look over there!
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
Man, waking up and seeing a stab at Anaheim before I've had a coffee really is a sure fire way to bring out the dick in me :lol
Sorry CB, you know I'm only playfully jabbing.
Sorry CB, you know I'm only playfully jabbing.
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Awesome :lol
But he does drink like a 13-year-old girl, though.
I agree that he still has some maturing to do. While he is a captain and supposed to talk to officials, he takes a bit far from time to time.
As a Pens fan, I'm more concerned about Letang's composure.
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
What about Neal? I don't understand why he decided to headhunt during that game.
Seems like the Pens box stretching the playoffs has humbled your opinion on some of the players and the team overall :lol good to see....both Crosby and Letang are world class players anyone would want on their team, but they both do whine a bit. Every team has those kind of players though, I do wish Subban would take some boxing lessons or something so he could fight better, but I don't want him really fighting in the first place, he's too valuable to the team.
The atmosphere in this thread has definitely suffered from the kind of playoff hockey/non-involvement of most our teams
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
The atmosphere in this thread has definitely suffered from the kind of playoff hockey/non-involvement of most our teams
Call Anaheim a shit team and you can have your fire back :lol
Ha.
Also, I actually feel kinda bad for Anaheim this offseason, I like the team (mostly because of Hiller and Sbisa being fellow Swiss). Just so many unfortunate events that happened/might happen.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Fuck the Ducks.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...lorida-panthers-0625-20120624,0,1892346.story
Along with Garrison (offer on the table unlikely to sign) above UFAs are not being offered contracts by the Panthers. 3 wingers, 1 center, 1 D, and 1 back-up goalie. 1 winger will be replaced by Huberdeau. The others though are yet to be filled.
Along with Garrison (offer on the table unlikely to sign) above UFAs are not being offered contracts by the Panthers. 3 wingers, 1 center, 1 D, and 1 back-up goalie. 1 winger will be replaced by Huberdeau. The others though are yet to be filled.
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
Did Vancouver just get a free David Booth?
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Dubbedinenglish
Banned
We'll be fine
i hope
I'm hoping the interviewer kind of blew smoke in his ass and he kind of let his emotions get the best of him.
Fuck your team, you dirty hippy!
You can have Lou back, for the simple price of... Uh.. I dunno... Who do you guys have?
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
For Lou you'll a hefty return of cap dumps.
Supposed Van asking price is Bjustard our big C prospect.
Rats.
Vincent Lecalvier
Are you drunk again?
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