Dubbedinenglish
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Staal- Thomas + 2nd rounder.
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NHL 2011-2012 Offseason thread of Cash Rules Everything Around Me
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Doubt it. They aren't desperate to make a trade but it's on the table.
The only Staal you'd get for Thomas + 2nd is Jared.
Agreed. I would drive Thomas to the airport myself if Jordan Staal was offered for that package.
Staal would still be in a logjam of centers behind Bergeron and Krejci if he came to Boston.
Ray Shero interview done a few days after the Pens' first round exit.
http://www.1059thex.com/player/?sta...odcast&program_id=MarkMadden.xml&mid=22035575
He sounds frustrated and disappointed at many points of the exchange, especially when asked about Fleury's performance in the playoffs, and when asked about the defensive play. He makes lots of good points about this being a confusing offseason since...
-This was the top scoring team in the league
-This was a team that finished fourth overall in points
-This was a team with a top 5 PP
-This was a team with a top 5 PK
-This was a team that allowed the fourth fewest shots per game
-This was a team that never lost in regulation when leading after two periods
Brutal. Scary times in Pens land, folks.
http://www.1059thex.com/player/?sta...odcast&program_id=MarkMadden.xml&mid=22035575
He sounds frustrated and disappointed at many points of the exchange, especially when asked about Fleury's performance in the playoffs, and when asked about the defensive play. He makes lots of good points about this being a confusing offseason since...
-This was the top scoring team in the league
-This was a team that finished fourth overall in points
-This was a team with a top 5 PP
-This was a team with a top 5 PK
-This was a team that allowed the fourth fewest shots per game
-This was a team that never lost in regulation when leading after two periods
Brutal. Scary times in Pens land, folks.
Thinking about more, I don't think it makes sense for Boston. It doesn't really fill a need since we have plenty of depth at center.
It's a good return for Thomas' expiring contract but it's just not a good fit.
Doesn't really make sense for the Pens either, unless they moved Fleury.
yankeehater
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Flyers ended the Pens 11 game winning streak by coming back in the 3rd period and winning in overtime.
Elliotte Friedman (paraphrased): Staal has not asked for a trade, but he has made it known that he wants more responsibility with the team, implying that he wouldn't be against moving on to another organization. If he is made available this summer, there will be a long list of teams who would be interested.
SpectreFire
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Keith and Burrows both playing for Team Canada?
He was trying to get Wilson fired for years so it's only natural he would turn his attention to Brian Burke once that happened.
There are going to be a ton of rumors this offseason. The simple answer is, you don't trade Tim Thomas. I would trade Rask 10/10 in almost any sort of trade scenario.
Lone_Prodigy
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Keith and Burrows both playing for Team Canada?
One night, after a game, the team goes to grab a bite to eat. The restaurant they choose is really packed, so there isn't a lot of elbow room.
Foreign Jackass
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If this is what our starting lineup looks like, I'm not watching Habs hockey 'till September 2013.
trade the 25 year old RFA, keep the 38 year old? i dunno man
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
It sucks that the Panthers had to go out after losing in double overtime in game 7, but I'm going to get over it soon enough.
We're going to rest, reload and defend that division title next year.
We're going to rest, reload and defend that division title next year.
SpectreFire
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Seriously? Are you that high on your 3rd tier goaltender right now? Because odds are, two years down the line barring a trade, he's going to be your starter. Seems like the obvious and sane answer would be to trade trade trade Tim Thomas while he's still worth something.
I'm that low on our 2nd goaltender. This is the same kid who choked a three game lead only a few years ago.
Sane answer would be to trade the only successful goaltender in our franchise, who is still playing at a high level? Right...
Rask to Chicago (e5)
Leafs sign raycroft then trade him to Boston for rask
We must undo that trade :-(
I mean, I don't hate Rask. I just don't see him anything more than a second goaltender for this franchise. Personally I don't use the equation, Age = Skill. Just because a guy is in his twenties doesn't mean he will ever reach the same skill level as someone older. That's silly.
I liked Raycroft before he got hurt. :'(
I liked Raycroft before he got hurt. :'(
Foreign Jackass
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One thing's for sure, Fleury's the #1 netminder for the Pens for a long time. Get used to it.
Rask for Malkin and a Bruins themed Sudden Death II.
He'd be an idiot to do that.
SpectreFire
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWgSSAzl1hA
Jesus, now I can see why Gillis was so quick to say Jensen is very close.
Jesus, now I can see why Gillis was so quick to say Jensen is very close.
I was unimpressed until I remembered that those highlights would only be from his handful of games with the Wolves.
The goals are mostly garbage, but I like his skating and (apparent) work ethic. Hopefully that translates. Canucks need fresh blood.
[edit] He's 210+ lbs?? I've seen him listed at 185 before. Hopefully he bulked up and that's not an error.
SpectreFire
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Canucks definitely needed more of that this season. We don't really have that guy who digs around for garbage goals, and we could've used someone like him against Quick.
He also looks like he's got some very strong puck and stick handling skills. And yeah, I agree, the fresh blood element is great too. I really hope him and Schroeder make the roster next season, it might potentially give us back that 2nd PP unit.
'Capable of scoring garbage goals' is not a reliable asset, imo. Depends on bad rebound control, soft defense, and some luck.
But yeah, I like how he carries the puck. Seems to use his size fairly well and good hands, to boot.
alexthekid
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Maybe this has been posted a hundred times but Kuznetsov are signing a two year extension with Traktor and willl therefor not join the Caps for a while. He Is also talking about how much he wants to play in the Olympics. God damn the NHL must make it clear that they get to play!
bonesmccoy
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The league would force a Euro-Schism if they tried to stop player involvement with the Olympics. And rightfully so! The Olympics are to hockey what the World Cup is to Fitba.
True, but it doesn't mean they can't use it as a bargaining chip.
Lone_Prodigy
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There is basically no room for any young players to crack the roster.
Sedin-Sedin-Burrows
Higgins-Kesler-Booth
Hansen-X-X
Malhotra-Lapierre-Kassian
If Weise and Raymond are re-signed (the latter at a discount) that leaves only the third-line centre position open. Put Schroeder there and you're looking at Hodgson 2.0.
SpectreFire
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I would say Schroeder would be a much better position at 3rd line center than Hodgson. Schroeder plays a much more defensively sound game and I don't think having him deployed in defensive situations would give AV nearly as many fits as Hodgson did. Plus, I feel Higgins and Hansen really miss being centered by an offensive minded centreman. They both have above average offensive skills and are capable of putting in 20 goals a season, having Schroeder on their line might help with that, not to mention he's got the wheels to keep up with them speed wise.
I've always said it, Schroeder is like a Raymond 2.0. He's got offensive talents, lots of speed and defensively responsible. I just honestly don't see a place for Raymond on this team if Schroeder's ready to make the jump.
As for Jensen, I feel he has an outside chance of making the second line, he's shown the raw talent to do so and if his play with the Wolves was any indication, he could be very close. Depends on whether or not the Canucks would rather take a chance with him or go out and splurge on a very expensive top six forward.
Heads up, somewhat confirmed that we will be getting a 24/7 with Leafs/Wings this winter!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/hbo-24-7-returning-season-3-red-wings-180321428.html
More at the link
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/hbo-24-7-returning-season-3-red-wings-180321428.html
More at the link
Awkward Kessel! Awesome.
Gillis will aim to fill all roster spots without having to consider guys like Jensen, Schroeder, etc. Depending on how they do in the preseason and camp, though, he could have them start the season with the Canucks and then (likely) go down to the Wolves. If they're good enough to stick around, then you just have to find something to do with the extra roster players. Kassian does not have a permanent position with the Canucks, for example.
MY AWKWARD IS READY.
[c&p'd response from the playoff thread]
YES. YES.
I was worried when I read about the NHL having more of a presence over the production, but reading that there won't be any changes or limitations puts things at ease. Just the matter of getting the NHL production staff more involved and all.
And a Canadian network? TSN? Sportsnet? CBC? I'd imagine it as a rerun of the week's episode censored and/or cut down since there's already HBO Canada that would air it.
BigJonsson
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Yup, the Leafs need to get Luongo and Nash for 24/7
SpectreFire
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