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Of course, EA had to go and put that beautiful Kessel goal in the latest trailer. I noticed it during my first viewing.

Oh well, he was toxic. He's going to be great in Pittsburgh, but he needed to go.

 

[Quick]

Of course, EA had to go and put that beautiful Kessel goal in the latest trailer. I noticed it during my first viewing.

Oh well, he was toxic. He's going to be great in Pittsburgh, but he needed to go.

Didn't realize Steve Simmons is on GAF.

 

[aidan]

I like Eddie Lacks new mask better

It's going to be awkward as fuck when Luongo and the Panthers beat Eddie and the 'Canes this year.

 

[iLLmAtlc]

Wonder what this is about...

Also this is the problem here. If I pulled something like that my dad would whoop my ass

 

[DopeyFish]

Also this is the problem here. If I pulled something like that my dad would whoop my ass

Yeah... but ROR isn't a kid and probably makes more money than everyone in his family tree

 

[Quick]

Following up on Jack Johnson declaring bankruptcy last year, he might've gotten himself involved in a Ponzi scheme.

I only say "might" because it isn't 100% confirmed it's Jack Johnson, but it's pretty much 90% him.

ALLEN and DAUB also sought to conceal their fraud by falsely telling investors that Athlete 6 was making payments, and that his loan was performing as expected. On or about November 21,2014, for example, DAUB sent an e-mail to investors with the subject, “[Athlete 6] loan.” The e-mail was signed “Will and Sue.” In it, ALLEN and DAUB falsely told investors, “Our loan with [Athlete 6] is performing as expected. All payments have been made in full and on time.” In fact, as both ALLEN and DAUB knew, Athlete 6 had declared bankruptcy and had not made all payments on time and in full.

 

[iLLmAtlc]

Any good deals for you guys? Canada's stink

 

[Marvie_3]

Following up on Jack Johnson declaring bankruptcy last year, he might've gotten himself involved in a Ponzi scheme.

I only say "might" because it isn't 100% confirmed it's Jack Johnson, but it's pretty much 90% him.

He better end up with a few Cup rings because hes going to need something to pawn in a few years.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Following up on Jack Johnson declaring bankruptcy last year, he might've gotten himself involved in a Ponzi scheme.

I only say "might" because it isn't 100% confirmed it's Jack Johnson, but it's pretty much 90% him.

Welp. Guy can't catch a break can he?

 

[imBask]

Any good deals for you guys? Canada's stink

dude we're getting a deal on THe Order 1886 later tod-zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Calamari41]

God damn it, I went to buy 20 Kindle Fires and then it turned out that it's one per customer. Bullshit!

Edit: Never mind, you can just order it alone multiple times.

 

[MetatronM]

The Rangers have re-signed Dylan McIlrath.

Interesting.

1 year, 600k, one-way.

 

[Red_Man]

Starting to fiend for some hockey

Of course, EA had to go and put that beautiful Kessel goal in the latest trailer. I noticed it during my first viewing.

Oh well, he was toxic. He's going to be great in Pittsburgh, but he needed to go.

People speaking about Kessel like this is part of why his return was so low.

 

[Foggy]

He better end up with a few Cup rings because hes going to need something to pawn in a few years.

Considering Papa Saad was the one really pushing for a payday now instead of a bridge deal, maybe there's something rotten in Denmark. Oh well, at least Saad has those rings ready...

 

[Coldnoodle]

Canada has officially been in a recession these last two quarters.

 

[Cake Boss]

Canada has officially been in a recession these last two quarters.

 

[Red_Man]

Mark Cuban just invested in a hockey / sports analytics group based in Montreal called SportLogiq. They analyze the Habs quite a bit, and it seems like a pretty big deal if a guy as big as Cuban is investing in it.

Also:

Oduya has indeed signed a contract with a team. Will be announced at 11 et.

Dallas?

Buffalo?

Stay tuned.

 

[bonesmccoy]

People speaking about Kessel like this is part of why his return was so low.

It sucks, but there are too many stories about Kessel's work ethic and personality issues for them to be ignored.

Unless you run a blog/twitter account, and then every story that paints Phil in a positive light is taken as Gospel.

 

[zroid]

Mark Cuban just invested in a hockey / sports analytics group based in Montreal called SportLogiq. They analyze the Habs quite a bit, and it seems like a pretty big deal if a guy as big as Cuban is investing in it.

The guy who used to run Habs EOTP works for Sportlogiq now I believe

 

[Spl1nter]

Canada has officially been in a recession these last two quarters.

Its too early to tell if we are in a recession according to Finance Minister Joe Oliver.

 

[lamaroo]

Mark Cuban just invested in a hockey / sports analytics group based in Montreal called SportLogiq. They analyze the Habs quite a bit, and it seems like a pretty big deal if a guy as big as Cuban is investing in it.

Also:

The guy who used to run Habs EOTP works for Sportlogiq now I believe

Yeah Andrew Berkshire left EOTP about a week ago to officially work for Sportlogiq.

 

[bonesmccoy]

Canada has officially been in a recession these last two quarters.

Pls expand to our maple-themed petrostate, Gary.

 

[aidan]

Apparently Oduya signed somewhere and it's about to be made official. Spector was projecting it to be Dallas or Buffalo.

 

[zroid]

Stars confirmed

edit: only 2 years x $3.75M. pretty good.

 

[Marvie_3]

Can we trade Daley for Oduya?

 

[calder]

Settle the fuck down, Dallas. I much preferred it when the Stars were just upgrading the forwards and leaving their defense so terrible it wouldn't matter anyway.

 

[ObiDin]

So the last week we added Sharp, Oduya and Johns and all we lost was the combined minus 22 of Garbutt and Daley. Sold.

 

[Parch]

It hasn't been a windfall for the UFA's this season. We've seen gross overpayments in previous years, but UFA contracts have been reasonable this year. Even a few bargains.

All about the cap. If you're handcuffed because of previously giving generous undeserved contracts, you're screwed now. No cap room to do anything and extremely difficult to give away your bad contracts.

 

[MetatronM]

Apparently there's a Nash for Marleau rumor out there? At least one of my coworkers (who is a Devils fan) came by and was like "Nash for Marleau, huh? What do you think?"

And I'm like "huh?"

 

[Fata1moose]

Apparently there's a Nash for Marleau rumor out there? At least one of my coworkers (who is a Devils fan) came by and was like "Nash for Marleau, huh? What do you think?"

And I'm like "huh?"

It's Eklund. :lol

 

[Red_Man]

Apparently there's a Nash for Marleau rumor out there? At least one of my coworkers (who is a Devils fan) came by and was like "Nash for Marleau, huh? What do you think?"

And I'm like "huh?"

It's straight from Eklund's twitter account. Tell your coworker to stop being dumb.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Apparently there's a Nash for Marleau rumor out there? At least one of my coworkers (who is a Devils fan) came by and was like "Nash for Marleau, huh? What do you think?"

And I'm like "huh?"

Pretty good trade for you guys. Finally get some offense in playoffs plus cap dump.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Alright, I know this is premature but who do you think will be in 2016 Stanley Cup Finals?

I'm gonna say Stars vs Rangers maybe Calgary vs Columbus

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Lawson "Worms" Crouse signed his ELC. Don't think he sticks this year but he will get his 9 games.

 

[Calamari41]

Alright, I know this is premature but who do you think will be in 2016 Stanley Cup Finals?

I'm gonna say Stars vs Rangers maybe Calgary vs Columbus

Ducks vs Penguins. Battle of the Aves.

 

[Razorskin]

Alright, I know this is premature but who do you think will be in 2016 Stanley Cup Finals?

I'm gonna say Stars vs Rangers maybe Calgary vs Columbus

Tampa Bay vs. Chicago.

 

[Red_Man]

Ducks sign Kesler to a 6 year contract

Kesler's new deal is huge. Six years, $41.25 million. ($6.875M AAV).

 

[zroid]

That Kesler contract is a monster

I think he's way too old to be getting that much term at that AAV. already signs he's declining, iirc.

 

[Calamari41]

That Kesler contract is a monster

I think he's way too old to be getting that much term at that AAV. already signs he's declining, iirc.

He was by far our playoff MVP this past season. Even if he's not in his absolute prime, he's worth it as far as I'm concerned. If we get a Cup in the coming years, he will be instrumental in making it happen.

 

[aidan]

Yikes @ that Kesler deal. His body's been breaking down for the last couple of years. No way he's worth almost $7 million for the majority of that time.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Tampa Bay vs. Chicago.

Good god please no.

But it would be funny seeing Bishop embarrass himself again

 

[Socreges]

Ducks sign Kesler to a 6 year contract

Oh God it's terrible

Dude is 31 in a month

 

[Simon Belmont]

Ducks signed Brad Richards?

 

[Heretic]

Kesler was a beast all season long and the best player in the 'yoffs.

Kesbae got paid. Deservedly so.

 

[RevoDS]

Alright, I know this is premature but who do you think will be in 2016 Stanley Cup Finals?

I'm gonna say Stars vs Rangers maybe Calgary vs Columbus

Toronto vs Edmonton

Spoiler

I kid. Sticking with the prediction I had this year: Rangers vs. Ducks

 

[Quick]

Starting to fiend for some hockey


People speaking about Kessel like this is part of why his return was so low.

I started going on r/hockey just to get my hockey fix. The place is pretty bad. Pictures of fucking cakes and shit.

Ever since he got traded, he's become an even more polarizing subject.

It sucks, but there are too many stories about Kessel's work ethic and personality issues for them to be ignored.

Unless you run a blog/twitter account, and then every story that paints Phil in a positive light is taken as Gospel.

I acknowledge both sides of how Phil Kessel is painted, but calling him "toxic" is such a hivemind response that comes straight from asshats like Simmons.

 

[calder]

Oh God it's terrible

Dude is 31 in a month

That's the sort of deal a team gives out when they realize their cap is fucked in 3-4 years anyway. They'll either be tearing down a Cup finalist/winner or blowing up a Sharksian never-was before that's half done regardless.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Oduya turned down 3x5 in Buffalo to take 2x3.75 in Dallas? Did he really want to stay in the West or something?

That Kesler deal is like Callahan's: way too much term for an aging physical player. The Ducks are okay cap-wise for now, but what about in a couple years when their young studs need new deals? They're obviously going all-in, with Perry and Getzlaf already 30.

 

[Foggy]

Alright, I know this is premature but who do you think will be in 2016 Stanley Cup Finals?

I'm gonna say Stars vs Rangers maybe Calgary vs Columbus

Hey now. Lumbus' defense won't get them there this year, but I'm hoping at least for a series win in the playoffs.

As the reigning supreme loser in the playoff pick-em, I'll go with Tampa Bay vs Anaheim.

Edit: Oduya only got signed for 2 years/$7 million? So was that 3yr/15mil offer from Buffalo just a rumor?

 

[zroid]

Special Advisor Dave Nonis must have done the negotiations on that one

haha it does feel like a Nonis contract

well like Calamari said if they win their cup in the next 1-2 years I guess they won't mind

aka we're not worried about years 4, 5, and 6