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NHL 2011-2012 Offseason thread of Cash Rules Everything Around Me
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Lone_Prodigy
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What do you expect Yzerman to say? "We need a goale badly, preferably a good one"? It's bartering 101: say you're not interested to lower the demand. Gillis said he could go with both Luongo and Schneider next year, which makes him look less desperate to trade one of them.
yankeehater
Member
TB should trade for Bryz. I heard he would play humungous good for them.
Quebecor has already said the team would be renamed the Nordiques.
The Avs couldn't care less about the Nordiques history. They don't count any of the Nordiques records, statistics, or retired numbers. It'd be easy to get the Nordiques history from the Avs.
Great move for the Habs.
yankeehater
Member
That is such great news. I hope they dont change the logo at all. I was set to get a Jets jersey when they came back but I didnt like the new logo as much as the old ones. Did the team used to have the same hiring deal as the Habs where they mostly only hire people who are bi-lingual?
The new Jets jerseys look a lot better in person.
Nordiques almost always had French coaches but I don't know if they were douches about it like the Habs.
SuperSonic1305
Member
Everyday I wake up and wonder "how the fuck did we get Lupul and Gardiner for Beauchemin?"
I don't even wonder. I just nod to my wall-sized picture of Brian Burke.
Pretty much. Rule of thumb: never take a GM at their word.
Here's a bit more Leafs related news:
Nonis did a radio interview this morning. He mentions that management is still actively seeking a veteran goaltender. They are very happy with Scrivens' performance in the AHL playoffs, and Nonis guaranteed that he will be given every chance to come into camp and play his way onto the team.
He also said that the Leafs will not be looking very closely at the free agent market. While they will be submitting offers, he doesn't like the idea of entering into bidding wars for players that will most likely end up overpaid. From this point forward, the Leafs will primarily use the trade market to improve.
Lastly, he mentioned that there are a lot of great talents in the first round of the draft, so he expects more trading up/down than previous years. With the combine happening next week, the Leafs are on the verge of finalizing their draft strategy
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Dudley also had some interesting things to say about the Leafs. In a short interview he gave after his move to the Habs became official, he mentioned that acquiring a good goaltender is exactly what the team needs in order to become "a really, really good hockey organization."
Here are a few other quotes:
Defencemen on the Marlies: "I think people don't understand when you look at some of these kids like Gardiner, Blacker, Holzer, Percy,” Dudley said. “They are all going to play in the league and they're going to be good.”
Joe Colborne: "He is such a big horse, if his cardiovascular fitness is elite and he improves his quickness just a bit, he can become a top-two centre in the NHL for sure,” he said. “If Barb (recently hired skating coach - has worked with Boyle and Tavares) can give Joe Colborne a step, then I think he becomes a bona-fide top-two-line guy in the NHL.”
He also mentioned that he expects Frattin and Kadri to be big-time offensive contributors for the Leafs very soon, and that priority #1 for Luke Schenn in the off-season should be skating, and trying to enhance his quickness and agility.
Nonis did a radio interview this morning. He mentions that management is still actively seeking a veteran goaltender. They are very happy with Scrivens' performance in the AHL playoffs, and Nonis guaranteed that he will be given every chance to come into camp and play his way onto the team.
He also said that the Leafs will not be looking very closely at the free agent market. While they will be submitting offers, he doesn't like the idea of entering into bidding wars for players that will most likely end up overpaid. From this point forward, the Leafs will primarily use the trade market to improve.
Lastly, he mentioned that there are a lot of great talents in the first round of the draft, so he expects more trading up/down than previous years. With the combine happening next week, the Leafs are on the verge of finalizing their draft strategy
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Dudley also had some interesting things to say about the Leafs. In a short interview he gave after his move to the Habs became official, he mentioned that acquiring a good goaltender is exactly what the team needs in order to become "a really, really good hockey organization."
Here are a few other quotes:
Defencemen on the Marlies: "I think people don't understand when you look at some of these kids like Gardiner, Blacker, Holzer, Percy,” Dudley said. “They are all going to play in the league and they're going to be good.”
Joe Colborne: "He is such a big horse, if his cardiovascular fitness is elite and he improves his quickness just a bit, he can become a top-two centre in the NHL for sure,” he said. “If Barb (recently hired skating coach - has worked with Boyle and Tavares) can give Joe Colborne a step, then I think he becomes a bona-fide top-two-line guy in the NHL.”
He also mentioned that he expects Frattin and Kadri to be big-time offensive contributors for the Leafs very soon, and that priority #1 for Luke Schenn in the off-season should be skating, and trying to enhance his quickness and agility.
Man I hope so, I didn't join NHL-GAF until after the lockout so I never really experienced the Leafs in the playoffs. I've been sitting on this playoff avatar for years now!
SpectreFire
Member
Justin Schultz just fired paperwork to quit school, confirming his process to enter the summer as an UFA.
LET THE JUSTIN SCHULTZ LOTTERY BEGIN
LET THE JUSTIN SCHULTZ LOTTERY BEGIN
Has Schultz made any indication as to where he would like to play at all?
Dudley was just on TSN 990 and said that Habs D prospect core is very strong and we need more scoring (obvious) and he says this is the most interesting draft he's ever seen.
Dudley was just on TSN 990 and said that Habs D prospect core is very strong and we need more scoring (obvious) and he says this is the most interesting draft he's ever seen.
SpectreFire
Member
Imagine if leafs were forced to select a d-man at the draft and then somehow got Schultz
I would cry because we'd be like an extreme case of Nashville with D prospects so good that we'd be leaving so many legit top 4 d-men in the minors
Unless they decide to try something new, dress 9 D... 5 forward pairs (and 1 float (goon))... One offensive D-man replaces the centerman
2-3 instead of 3-2
I think that could be comical and interesting... Perfect for a trap
I would cry because we'd be like an extreme case of Nashville with D prospects so good that we'd be leaving so many legit top 4 d-men in the minors
Unless they decide to try something new, dress 9 D... 5 forward pairs (and 1 float (goon))... One offensive D-man replaces the centerman
2-3 instead of 3-2
I think that could be comical and interesting... Perfect for a trap
Might as well, nothing else is working
I kid, Dudley actually said today he expects Toronto to surprise a lot of people soon, and they have some big pieces coming up so that should be encouraging for Leaf fans.
KernelPanic
Member
We'll sign or trade for some this offseason and we've got Wiercioch and Borowiecki on the way. We'll be OK.
Can't wait for the experts to predict us to miss the playoffs again
We'll sign or trade for some this offseason and we've got Wiercioch and Borowiecki on the way. We'll be OK.
Can't wait for the experts to predict us to miss the playoffs again
If the kids make progress in the summer and everyone is healthy then Division title or bust.
Pretty excited! Is it next season yet. Just give the Kings the cup already.
Beaulieu just had a great outlet pass that led to a goal in their game, Hamilton should have a great chance at the Calder next year with the likes of Ellis, Beaulieu, Tinordi, Holland, Gallagher, Kristo, Bournival and others going there. A lot to look forward to. Bournival just got a goal or an assist as well.
I think the trade worked well both ways. We got a lot of mileage out of Beauch and even extended his contract.
I'm hoping Schultz signs with the Ducks. I remember Dastardly mentioning that he factored in the Gardiner trade. If Schultz doesn't join the Ducks the fuck him and fuck the queens.
I hope we get Dumba too. Schultz would be the bigger signing though.
devils will win
hope we get a good coach
if larry robinson is still interested in assistant coach position, bring him in
"Robinson enjoys working with young defencemen," Cape said. "I'm sure he would be able to bring a player like P.K. Subban to a new level. "
SuperSonic1305
Member
Frattin has been beasting in the playoffs. I predict 20 goals next season in the NHL.
If that were to happen I'd hope we'd be able to move 1 or 2 of them for some sexy talent up front.
Hmm this could happen, Leafs-GAF we may need to come up with an image macro/nickname for him post haste.
Schultz won't sign with a team if they have a backlog of D prospects, just common sense.
I really really really hope we can bring him in, he's wanted to come for a while but Gautheir being the waste of life he was never called him back. Especially with our influx of great D prospects, it could be on of Bergevins best moves.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Everyone in here should be talking about how amazing Huberdeau is. Just sayin'.
Until he shaves that awful hair cut no one should be talking about him.
Well no dah they are a seperate organization. The do own the rights so they could only be called the Nordiques if the avs gave up the right or sold it to them. I bet the Avs would make them pay as the Knonke owners do not seem to care about the sport of hockey as much as making a profit. A Quebec buyer would have to pay so there is no gurantee.
Nah, all expired marks become property of the NHL
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Anyone want a goalie? Hasek wants to come back to the NHL!
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/former_red_wings_goalie_domini.html
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/former_red_wings_goalie_domini.html
BigJonsson
Member
Marlies!!!!!!!!
Toronto vs Norfolk for the Calder Cup!
Fuck yea
Toronto vs Norfolk for the Calder Cup!
Fuck yea
SuperSonic1305
Member
MARLIES!
Take the conference title in 5 games without 5 of their top players. Norfolk has their work cut out for them.
Take the conference title in 5 games without 5 of their top players. Norfolk has their work cut out for them.
BigJonsson
Member
Are they getting those top 5 players back? If not it's the Marlies who have their work cut out for them....
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Bettman needs to force that brah to go to Anaheim, its bullshit that he can pick his team.
KernelPanic
Member
They'll make progress, but we'll still need to sign someone to hit the floor even with EK's massive contract extension. Unless the cap drops a lot with the new CBA. No point in spending a ton until we're ready for the big push.
BigJonsson
Member
June 1 and 2 in Norfolk
June 7, 9, 10 in Toronto
June 13, 15 in Norfolk
Love the 5 days off between game 2 and 3 =/
June 7, 9, 10 in Toronto
June 13, 15 in Norfolk
Love the 5 days off between game 2 and 3 =/
ZeroGravity
Member
Don't see the Marlies stopping Norfolk's magical season. Something something destiny...
BigJonsson
Member
sazabirules
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I'll be out of town for the first two. Maybe I'll catch game 6 or 7 if it gets that far.
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