To be fair, Barkov was never much of a gamble. Tallon was no doubt fixated on MacKinnon and wanted his 1st line C either way. I'm also thinking Drouin would have flourished in an organization that would give him good minutes and linemate, like the Panthers. Passing on Jones was smart in hindsight, though, considering you guys got Ekblad the next year.
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NHL January 2016 |OT| Road to the Matthews Draft Pick
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When I look at how they're playing, it makes me think of last year's Flames. If you told me they'd be upset in Round 1, I'd say "well, duh." Limited experience combined with low expectations means they're going to get to a point where they can't swim anymore. You can talk about Jagr and Luongo mentoring and holding down the fort, but it's only going to take you so far. In the Playoffs, those numbers you talked about are going to be their downfall because the entire game changes, whether people like it or not.
MultiJhonny
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I could only read the first page with that dude. Holy fuck that had to be some of the stupidest shit I have ever read.
that user got banned :lol
Also he was a junior so isn't that a perma ban?
banned deservedly
CreeperBlocks
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Dude got so much shit in the thread, then tried to bait people into a discussion of skills without acknowledging stats.
It would be funny as hell if he was banned for having a shit opinion.
Can't say I'd see why the Blues would make that deal.
Not a surprise, but "no way" Mike Richards plays tomorrow for the Caps, even if Johansson is suspended.
Booked my flight tickets the other day for my trip to Philly, and the game I'm going to will be the first game after the All Star break. I'd love to see Price, but I doubt they start him on the road.
Yeah, doesn't make much sense from Tampa's angle, unless it was part of a bigger deal involving Paraynko or something like that.
CreeperBlocks
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At least we have an ETA on when Price will be back
Yeah. I know beyblade has been mentioned in nhl-gaf before. Probably several times.
"Before FFXV is released."
Yep. That is a Strike three YERRRR OUT!
ShadowSoldier89
Member
no hockey list, and only one hockey player on the top 10...the only one who truly dominated their game the way gretzky did was jordan (and mario)
Robbie Fabbri of the Ontario Hockey League!!!!!!!!!
that sounds a million times better than Yeezus
Follow-up from McKenzie:
I've wanted Etem in Vancouver ever since seeing him play in the Dub, and wished he was part of the Kesler deal. Reuniting him with Shinkaruk, both of who played their best hockey together for Medicine Hat, could be interesting.
EDIT: False alarm:
Erdrick
Member
Agreed 100%.
I've never, ever seen a post more wrong than that one. I hated Gretzky because he slaughtered us so badly in the 80's but I sure as hell acknowledge him as the greatest hockey player to have ever played the game. You could argue Lemieux might have approached him if he had been healthier but damn... That dude is so wrong about Gretzky, it's laughable. His passing wasn't that great?! Wtf? Is that poster from a parallel universe or something and saw stuff the rest of us didin't?
Just... Wow.
I enjoyed Yeezus, but yea this is some throwback Kanye
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Rangers have no cap space, right? I can see Etem for a 2nd rounder.
My favourite part that at the same time he's trying to tear into Gretzky, he's also pointing out that his 2,800 points appeared effortless. Proof for, not against, his reputation.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Fabbri for Drouin?
That would be something I guess. I wonder if the trade could get bigger and include a guy like Shattenkirk or something?
That would be something I guess. I wonder if the trade could get bigger and include a guy like Shattenkirk or something?
MultiJhonny
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2016! Believe!
AV was asked how many more chances Etem will get to be with the Rangers, and AV's response was "we're sorting that out." So, yeah, he's definitely being traded. I presume the conditioning assignment is just to give him something to do in the event that nothing gets completed today.
This is some of the stupidest shit I ever read.
I mean I could understand if someone was arguing that Lemieux was better (though I disagree) but to say that Gretzky was an okay player who scored a lot is absurd.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Seems like a lateral move to me. One prospect for another.
MultiJhonny
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we need to get a zroid chart in here asap
MultiJhonny
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Other than seeing the game what are you doing in Philly? Or is that the only reason why you are goin?
Simon Belmont
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I don't know, he probably generated a fuck ton of shots. His Corsi would be through the roof.
I have family in the area, just going to visit for a few days. Usually try to schedule it around the time the Habs play in the area whenever I'm down. First time I'll be at Wells Fargo though.
Not to mention that when he was on the ice the other team really didn't have the puck much. He was a great possession player (obviously). He was, like, the Canadian Sedin.
CosmicQueso
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Gretzky, once and always, a Coyote.
(This was not taken during a game. I swear. Well, maybe not at least).
(This was not taken during a game. I swear. Well, maybe not at least).
yeah but what about his turnover percentage in the faceoff circle in 5 on 3, in the 2nd period, between the 4th and 6th minute when he's eating gum?
like, do you guys even watch hockey?
MultiJhonny
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Oh nice!
You will be there one time more than me then. I have never been to a home Flyers game. Been to a couple games in Dallas when they played the Flyers. But every time I go back to Philly is either after the season or they have been away.
That's only because all the other players sucked. If there had been better players, his numbers wouldn't have been so high. Geez.
Yes. Deservedly so. He was fantastic in the playoffs at both ends. He obviously hasn't adjusted well to the pro game in his first 26 games, but it looks like he's gotten very little TOI (might be wrong). He's pretty low on the depth chart so maybe they're embracing his mediocre start
MultiJhonny
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NOOO GHOST BEAR!!
he isn't going to play saturday
he isn't going to play saturday
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Shinkaruk sucked in his first year in the AHL as well.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Wut?
I had no idea. I'm interested too. Should we get a gaf group going? who else has it?
I got it, but I have no idea how to play
which means I could probably pick the Oilers?
I also have it but haven't played online in it before
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Definitely took me a while to get a hang of it. Like, several hours' worth. And then I realized I set up my game wrong and had to start over. Three times. Like 20 hours down the drain.
But I have no regrets. I love that game. 93 hours played according to Steam right now. And if I wasn't trying and failing to get a hang of CS:GO, that number would be higher.