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[Pikma]

I watch all of E3 despite not giving much of a shit about most of it for the last 5-6 years. I used to write for a few different sites and had to cover it but at this point it's just kind of an old habit. I wonder what new inventive ways Nintendo will let everyone down with this year.

You're not fooling anyone, you used to write E3 fan fictions while eating ten different kinds of Doritos and drinking your own piss because you didn't want to miss a moment of it

ah what a fucking waste, it's going to be that kind of year isn't it?

 

[Calamari41]

I... Dunno. Never heard or read or saw anything. It was all so quiet on that front.

Maybe we were just so healthy that our performance was embarrassing on its own merits instead.

Horrifying.

The "people" on the HFBoards were talking about it as though it were confirmed, but like you, I haven't seen or heard anything officially out of the Ducks on the topic of injuries.

 

[gaming_noob]

Dean Blundell

Dean Blundell– ‏ @ItsDeanBlundell


#Leafs are up to something very big. Maybe two things. Like Louie Anderson big.

1:10 PM - 9 Jun 2015

oh yeah. E3 and big Leafs news...

 

[zroid]

It's Dean "I said Babcock is going to Detroit Buffalo Toronto -- see I was right!" Blundell

 

[Syph Medwes]

Probably the norm in youth hockey leagues in Canada, too.

Maybe not to the level of bribery, but it's definitely political in minor hockey, something that's embarrassingly apparent living in BC.
I just find the story doubly funny given my friend just signed a contract with that team lol

 

[DopeyFish]

Blundell originally said Leafs trying to trade for Canes pick

Which was something like (roster player) + 24th for Semin + Skinner + 5th OA

Roster player is likely kessel or JVR but potentially phaneuf or kadri

 

[Red_Man]

Since when does Blundell have any connections to the NHL in any way? Being polite when I call him a hack.

 

[dr.rocktopus]

Thanks, good games! Got tired of losing in Ranked Play, don't think I'll ever reach B.

That one roller guy was lagging really bad.

Yeah was the same reason I went to regular, feeling Queenville level salty

That guy was terrible :/

 

[DopeyFish]

Since when does Blundell have any connections to the NHL in any way? Being polite when I call him a hack.

He probably has sources with the Leafs and only the Leafs

Kinda like Eklund with Philly... you know he has them, you're just reluctant to trust him when he opens his mouth

 

[Pikma]

Guys stop talking about hockey pls, this is not the thread for that

 

[Smiley90]

Blundell originally said Leafs trying to trade for Canes pick

Which was something like (roster player) + 24th for Semin + Skinner + 5th OA

Roster player is likely kessel or JVR but potentially phaneuf or kadri

:looooool

I mean, even Roster player + 24th for Semin OR skinner +5th would be a stupid trade for the Canes

 

[DopeyFish]

:looooool

I mean, even Roster player + 24th for Semin OR skinner +5th would be a stupid trade for the Canes

The idea is... carolina wants to bury those contracts badly. They can't exactly afford them. Skinner is one concussion away from retirement and Semin was a healthy scratch near the end of the year and they make like $13 million between them

Thing for the Leafs... if we take both of those poisonous contracts and Horton comes back... loooool

We'll be beyond cap hell

 

[Calamari41]

Guys stop talking about hockey pls, this is not the thread for that

What are you guys gonna eat during the big Leafs announcement?

 

[Red_Man]

NHL doesn't have a player even close to LeBron

:looooool

I mean, even Roster player + 24th for Semin OR skinner +5th would be a stupid trade for the Canes

Seriously, anyone who's not familiar with Blunden should completely disregard anything he says. He's an idiot until proved otherwise.

 

[lamaroo]

What are you guys gonna eat during the big Leafs announcement?

This is my favourite part of Leafs announcements.

 

[zroid]

NHL doesn't have a player even close to LeBron

Lemieux maybe

but even so a single hockey player can only influence the game so much (except goalies). you can easily be a one-man show in basketball.

 

[Samyy]

Reminds me of when Bergevin took over and how many new people he brought in, and how many new hockey ops positions he created within the organization. Regardless of how the season goes for the Leafs this year, it looks like they're going in the right direction anyways.

I can only hope man
Gonna wait and see what they do this FA before being satisfied.

 

[Red_Man]

Lemieux maybe

but even so a single hockey player can only influence the game so much (except goalies). you can easily be a one-man show in basketball.

The NBA definitely lends itself to being carried by a single player, but even still not even Crosby comes close to having the impact on the sport that James seems to be able to have. It's like he's playing with cheat codes in an EA game.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

That Matthew Dellavedova Guy. Holy Shit , the dudes like a Australian Tyler Johnson.

 

[Calamari41]

The NBA definitely lends itself to being carried by a single player, but even still not even Crosby comes close to having the impact on the sport that James seems to be able to have. It's like he's playing with cheat codes in an EA game.

A lot of that has to do with the fact that you're not allowed to touch another basketball player.

 

[Red_Man]

Battlebots is coming back? Fuck. Yes.

I can only hope man
Gonna wait and see what they do this FA before being satisfied.

There's too many smart people in that group now to pull another Clarkson. Shanahan surrounding himself with a lot of smart people which is how you become successful.

 

[Kave_Man]

NHL doesn't have a player even close to LeBron

Seriously, anyone who's not familiar with Blunden should completely disregard anything he says. He's an idiot until proved otherwise.

Even then.

 

[Pikma]

What are you guys gonna eat during the big Leafs announcement?

I'll be on set that day so will end up eating whatever the caterers bring

 

[zroid]

I'll be on set that day so will end up eating whatever the caterers bring

god dammit lol

 

[Plinko]

Red Wings beat writer Ansar Kahn says Holland appeared 100% certain he would re-sign Cleary.

This freaking guy.

 

[Samyy]

Battlebots is coming back? Fuck. Yes.

There's too many smart people in that group now to pull another Clarkson. Shanahan surrounding himself with a lot of smart people which is how you become successful.

Yea it's looking good, waiting to get better is gonna be painful though.

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

I like this Hampus Lindholm kid... He wants to be the best.

"I want to be the best defenseman in the league," the normally soft-spoken Lindholm said without hesitation. "If you don’t have that as a goal, I don’t know why you’re playing.

"I want to be the best one every night, I want to be the best one on this team, and that’s what I’m working for. I’m going to work this summer to be in the best shape I can be in, then come into camp and be as good as I can be."

 

[Red_Man]

Yea it's looking good, waiting to get better is gonna be painful though.

At least it's leading to something positive, where as before you knew it was going no where. I'm actually jealous of all the Leafs coaching and stats hires, they seem to be ahead of the pack right now. So far Bergevins biggest weakness has been his ignorance regarding coaching which could end up costing us.

 

[zroid]

I kind of hope the Cavs win this just so we can make it official that Toronto is the most pathetic sports city in North America

 

[Quick]

I'll be on set that day so will end up eating whatever the caterers bring

It's called craft services, you fucking pedestrian.

You're clearly not in with the industry and that's just sad. You're probably in one of those independent film sets.

 

[Pikma]

I kind of hope the Cavs win this just so we can make it official that San Diego is the most pathetic sports city in North America

FTFY

 

[Calamari41]

I like this Hampus Lindholm kid... He wants to be the best.

"I want to be the best defenseman in the league," the normally soft-spoken Lindholm said without hesitation. "If you don’t have that as a goal, I don’t know why you’re playing.

"I want to be the best one every night, I want to be the best one on this team, and that’s what I’m working for. I’m going to work this summer to be in the best shape I can be in, then come into camp and be as good as I can be."

I love it! With the (rightful) focus on Getzlaf, Perry, and Kesler, it'd easy to forget just how young our team really is. The future is promising.

 

[Red_Man]

This tiny white guy for Cleveland is basically the NBA version of Johnson

 

[CreeperBlocks]

This tiny white guy for Cleveland is basically the NBA version of Johnson

Ahem

That Matthew Dellavedova Guy. Holy Shit , the dudes like a Australian Tyler Johnson.

 

[Merguson]

Teams talking to Leafs about Kessel.
Teams talking to Leafs about Phaneuf.

Hence, Leafs are up to something very big! Maybe.. two things!

 

[Red_Man]

Ahem

Inception

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Inception

But yeah he does remind me of Tyler a lot. Maybe a tiny bit of Gallagher too

 

[Pikma]

It's called craft services, you fucking pedestrian.

You're clearly not in with the industry and that's just sad. You're probably in one of those independent film sets.

You're telling me you're one of those guys Uwe Boll's been talking about lately? What a fucking dirty piece of shit

 

[Samyy]

I still remember that draft when the Ducks took Lindholm, the reactions were pretty funny, same with the Rielly pick.

I think Trouba is still the best D from that draft for now.

 

[Red_Man]

LeBron just dropped the word "grit" to describe that Australian guy. Somewhere in Montreal Bergevin is picking up his phone trying to trade for him.

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

I wanted Trouba if available but not unhappy at all with Magnus. Love Hampy.

 

[lamaroo]

I still remember that draft when the Ducks took Lindholm, the reactions were pretty funny, same with the Rielly pick.

I think Trouba is still the best D from that draft for now.

I think the reactions to Rielly were more to do with Burke's comments than the player himself. Anyone paying attention knew he had serious talent.

 

[ZeroGravity]

So, uh, what the hell is going on in Arizona? Apparently the City of Glendale is trying to void their agreement with the Coyotes? Possibly even tomorrow?

 

[Kave_Man]

So what's this about Glendale and the Coyotes?

GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- In response to the posting issued this evening by the City of Glendale of a special meeting of council tomorrow to explore the possibility of canceling the professional management services and arena lease agreement between the City of Glendale and IceArizona, Nick Wood, of the Law Firm Snell & Wilmer, outside counsel for the Arizona Coyotes issued the following statement:

“This is a blatant attempt to renege on a valid contract that was negotiated fairly and in good faith and in compliance with all laws and procedures. In the event the City Council initiates any action to revoke, repeal or otherwise rescind the agreement, the Coyotes will immediately take all actions available to them under the law against the City of Glendale.”

Coyotes Co-owner, President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc added, “This action by the City of Glendale is completely ludicrous, especially in light of the fact that myself and Andrew Barroway visited with the City yesterday and the particulars of this were never raised. In fact, we to this moment have not been advised of this other than the notification on the City website. The City of Glendale is displaying a complete lack of good faith, business acumen or an understanding of a business partnership. We want to reassure our great fans that the Arizona Coyotes are committed to Glendale and playing at Gila River Arena.”

 

[lamaroo]

Happy Birthday Marvie!

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Eetu Selanne just got drafted to the NAHL.

What's the NAHL?

What are you guys gonna eat during the big Leafs announcement?

A big Leafs Lunch I assume.

 

[dem]

Cmon Las Vegas Coyotes

 

[DopeyFish]

One day there will be a movie made about the coyotes and the complete lack of insanity displayed by all parties involved.

 

[Pikma]

We want to reassure our great fans that the Arizona Coyotes are committed to Glendale and playing at Gila River Arena.

I feel relieved

 

[Samyy]

Eetu Selanne just got drafted to the NAHL.

What's the NAHL?



A big Leafs Lunch I assume.

Another junior league in the US.