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[Quick]

World Cup of Hockey really crammed the schedule.

Was there any reason why they couldn't start in August, like the last World Cup?

October 19th, Leafs at Jets. Laine will score 3.

But for which team!?

The salt mines will be empty.

 

[Smiley90]

Poland and Germany through too now.

Hope Croatia can get 3 points against Spain

Switzerland-Poland as our elimination matchup. Mhmmm.

 

[MultiJhonny]

Switzerland-Poland as our elimination matchup. Mhmmm.

I think Poland goes through. Sorry Smelly

 

[Quick]

https://twitter.com/KevinWeekes/status/745245410281787392

Keep an eye on @AnaheimDucks potentially moving one of their good young D. Plenty of market interest esp on Fowler. @NHL @NHLNetwork

 

[Calamari41]

I mean, I'm not against using Fowler in a trade in principle, but we'd better get something really good out of it. None of this "for picks" bullshit.

 

[MetatronM]

Just noticed our "bye week" is only January 8-12. WTF, guys? That's not a week.

 

[Smiley90]

I think Poland goes through. Sorry Smelly

I wouldnt be surprised. It will all depend on whether we actually manage to score a goal. I say whoever scores first wins. We can be defensively sound but if we go down 1-0 we have to open up and will likely lose higher. If we somehow manage to score one we can win. We dominated Romania and deserved a win but couldnt score more than one. We played well against France and had much higher possession than them and could have won (and deserved a penalty kick...) but just couldnt score. Bane of our existence.

 

[MultiJhonny]

I wouldnt be surprised. It will all depend on whether we actually manage to score a goal. I say whoever scores first wins. We can be defensively sound but if we go down 1-0 we have to open up and will likely lose higher. If we somehow manage to score one we can win. We dominated Romania and deserved a win but couldnt score more than one. We played well against France and had much higher possession than them and could have won (and deserved a penalty kick...) but just couldnt score. Bane of our existence.

I could easily see it go to extra time too but I think Lewa finally wakes up. Not that he is gonna score 5 or whatever but I see a 3-1 win for Poland.

With that being said I wouldn't be surprised if Switzerland win. I just think Poland has been playing a little bit better and have the better team overall. Should be an interesting game nonetheless.

Now I am hoping for a Croatian win over Spain.

 

[Smiley90]

I could easily see it go to extra time too but I think Lewa finally wakes up. Not that he is gonna score 5 or whatever but I see a 3-1 win for Poland.

With that being said I wouldn't be surprised if Switzerland win. I just think Poland has been playing a little bit better and have the better team overall. Should be an interesting game nonetheless.

Now I am hoping for a Croatian win over Spain.

My money would be on am extra time Poland win too. Here's to hope!

(Shades of 2014, where Argentina eliminated us by breaking the 0-0 tie in the 118th minute ._.) ARGENTINA.

 

[Holiday]

These Spain jerseys are glorious.

 

[Pikma]

What's this? FootballGAF?

 

[Cake Boss]

Steve Zipay‏ @stevezipay

Hearing Blackhawks seriously kicking tires on Evgeni Malkin. Will be interesting to see how they create cap space...
Jun 21, 2016, 2:48 PM

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745327502357372928

Wut

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745327502357372928

Wut

pens trading malkin is hilarious. in the current climate hes a steal at 9.5mil

 

[imBask]

Yuros talking about their dumb tournament when the only player that matters is playing the only tournament that matters, Copa America

 

[Smiley90]

What's this? FootballGAF?

Dude you're in Europe, watch what you say or you might get stoned.

Also, football/soccer is the second-best sport on the planet so I don't see anything wrong with it.

Yuros talking about their dumb tournament when the only player that matters is playing the only tournament that matters, Copa America

POR QUE NO LOS DOS

 

[imBask]

POR QUE NO LOS DOS

I don't understand, speak freedom

Copa America > MLS cup > Euro

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

I guess if it comes down to it, I'd rather have Lindholm than Fowler. But it better be a helluva return for Fowler who has been pretty great the last couple seasons and grown to be a leader for the D corps. Plus we keep pairing him up with the likes of Lovejoy, Bieksa, and Despres and he basically carries his unit.

 

[demosthenes]

How the hell could the Blackhawks afford that.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Got an Elntra as well. Team Korea.

Wooooo

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

How the hell could the Blackhawks afford that.

the bigger question would be, why would the pens trade a centerpiece player immediately after winning the cup.

These malkin trade rumors happen every offseason, and immediately after a cup win they are more ridiculous than ever.

 

[Smiley90]

I don't understand, speak freedom

Copa America > MLS cup > Euro

you're so wrong

Worlds > Euros/Copa > Major european leagues (England, Spain, Germany, maybe France/Italy) > rest of world leagues

 

[DopeyFish]

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745327502357372928

Wut

Who needs depth?

 

[imBask]

you're so wrong

Worlds > Euros/Copa > Major european leagues (England, Spain, Germany, maybe France/Italy) > rest of world leagues

yeaaaah I know i'm playing around, I only follow MLS because we have a team and I have no binding with any of the euro team, being 100% canadian

 

[MultiJhonny]

you're so wrong

Worlds > Euros/Copa > Major european leagues (England, Spain, Germany, maybe France/Italy) > rest of world leagues

The Serie A is still fun to watch. I love it. So put that league in there.




Also with these trades happening... Anyone want Schultz, Andy Mac n' Cheese or Streit?

 

[Socreges]

Alright this thread is interesting with all the trade talk but I'll have to bow out diring the day to avoid Euro spoilers 😓

 

[Cake Boss]

I guess if it comes down to it, I'd rather have Lindholm than Fowler. But it better be a helluva return for Fowler who has been pretty great the last couple seasons and grown to be a leader for the D corps. Plus we keep pairing him up with the likes of Lovejoy, Bieksa, and Despres and he basically carries his unit.

Give you Hoffbae for Lipbalm. 😘

 

[Smiley90]

Alright this thread is interesting with all the trade talk but I'll have to bow out diring the day to avoid Euro spoilers 😓

How so? Do you watch all the games in the evening?

 

[MetatronM]

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745327502357372928

Wut

Weird that it was Zipay who started it, but seems to be gaining steam, including people from the Penguins side of things confirming.

That said, sounds like it's just doing due diligence at this point rather than any real deal.

I don't see how Chicago could possibly pull it off with their cap overage situation.

 

[Solo]

All these trades and trade talk and, as usual, Habs stand pat.

"We call it addition by doing absolutely nothing at all"

 

[CreeperBlocks]

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745327502357372928

Wut

THE STOVE IS HOT MAGGLE

 

[Yawnier]

@mirtle

Leafs cap situation is tight with Andersen in mix. They're dedicating 25% of salary to Lupul, Bernier, Bozak, Robidas right now.

There have to be more moves coming for Toronto. Especially if they want to make another big addition.

By "tight' I mean about $6-million or so in space. It's not nothing, but it's not enough to add an elite free agent centre.

Fucking Dave Nonis, man

 

[imBask]

he'll end up in Chicago and they'll win yet another cup, meanwhile here we """"""""don't have the cap space"""""""" for Stamkos

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

Give you Hoffbae for Lipbalm. 😘

Tell me more!

 

[MultiJhonny]

I really hope that sexy Hexy is workin them phones. I want him to do something so sexy and naughty for us.


AYYY Croatia!

 

[Zombie James]

Leafs close the season against Columbus? On a Sunday? What is this garbage.

edit: And the last Canadian team they play against is Montreal on Feb. 25th.

 

[Cake Boss]

he'll end up in Chicago and they'll win yet another cup, meanwhile here we """"""""don't have the cap space"""""""" for Stamkos

Yea but Timmins

 

[Smiley90]

Fucking Dave Nonis, man

How are the Leafs planning to sign Stamkos with 6 mio?

 

[Foggy]

Leafs close the season against Columbus? On a Sunday? What is this garbage.

How else is Toronto supposed to win the Presidents Trophy?

 

[Line_HTX]

How else is Toronto supposed to win the Presidents Trophy?

Ahaha... AHAHAHA

 

[imBask]

Yea but Timmins

"remember the 2007 draft? don't worry boss, I got this"

 

[Yawnier]

How are the Leafs planning to sign Stamkos with 6 mio?

Well yeah that's basically what Mirtle just said. Would have to move a contract or two, which good luck with that since most teams are also trying to clear cap space as well.

But I don't think Stammer is coming here anyways.

 

[Socreges]

How so? Do you watch all the games in the evening?

I record and watch what I can after work. I'll speed watch most but try and watch the entirety of the games I care about, like Spain. And probably whatever elimination games I can make time for.

Spoiler

I ventured back in and will leave unscathed.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Fucking Dave Nonis, man

Trade Lupul and Bozak. Robidas is probably going to Retire and Trade Bernier to Calgary for Orito.

 

[MultiJhonny]

Trade Lupul and Bozak. Robidas is probably going to Retire and Trade Bernier to Calgary for Orito.

 

[imBask]

Trade Lupul and Bozak. Robidas is probably going to Retire and Trade Bernier to Calgary for Orito.

Robidas signed after 35, so they'd have to pay him anyway

get rekt

 

[DopeyFish]

Trade Lupul and Bozak. Robidas is probably going to Retire and Trade Bernier to Calgary for Orito.

Robidas is a 35+ contract meaning his cap stays forever

Lupul trade would require retention... and pronger isn't in the league anymore

Bernier has negative value

Bozak can probably be traded and is likely to be moved if the Leafs are targeting stamkos.

Edit: ahaha MLSE is fighting with snoop dogg over is his cannabis brand

 

[Zombie James]

Well yeah that's basically what Mirtle just said. Would have to move a contract or two, which good luck with that since most teams are also trying to clear cap space as well.

But I don't think Stammer is coming here anyways.

Robidas is a 35+ contract meaning his cap stays forever

Lupul trade would require retention... and pronger isn't in the league anymore

Bernier has negative value

Bozak can probably be traded and is likely to be moved if the Leafs are targeting stamkos.

After trading Stanley Cup Kessel, Captain Pylon, and Lemon Clarkson, anything is possible.

 

[Yawnier]

Robidas signed after 35, so they'd have to pay him anyway

get rekt

and the reason he signed in Toronto is because Nonis was the only GM willing to give him a 3 year contract instead of 2 year contract back in 2014.

Ughhh kill me now

 

[Marvie_3]

I mean, I'm not against using Fowler in a trade in principle, but we'd better get something really good out of it. None of this "for picks" bullshit.

You can have Seabrook for him.

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745327502357372928

Wut

lol. No.

How the hell could the Blackhawks afford that.

Simple. Pens retain 99%.

 

[Merguson]

Fucking Dave Nonis, man

Time for Lupul to be mysteriously affiliated with a long-term injury.