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[scissorfight]

While I was hoping he'd sign for a bit less, I guess you can't knock a guy for taking the same salary as last year after winning another Norris. Pronger looks like a damn good deal for one of the top 4 dmen in the league for 6.25...then again, he's going to take assets to obtain as well.

 

[R_GILL]

Chara to test market

Chara's agent Matt Keator has rejected the Senators' last contract offer and says he and his client will try the market as an unrestricted free agent on Saturday.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=170097&hubname=

 

[ForzaItalia]

So the Leafs are interested in Arnott and McKee:

Arnott, 31, informed the Dallas Stars this week he intends to test the free-agent waters. The Wasaga Beach native, who earned about $2.9 million US last year, established career highs with 76 points and 44 assists and is considered by some NHL executives to be the best all-around centre available in this year's crop of free agents.

Sources indicate Arnott would be "intrigued" at landing with the Leafs.

McKee, a Kingston native, has a soft spot for the Leafs.

"When you grow up cheering for a team like I did with the Leafs, you understand they had a lot to do with you reaching the NHL," said McKee, believed to be seeking a multi-year deal worth between $3 million and $4 million.

 

[R_GILL]

I wouldn't mind either. But we need some wingers damn it.

 

[dem]

Sources have told TSN that the Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired Marc Denis from Columbus for forward Fredrik Modin and Finnish netminder Fredrik Norrena. Details to follow...

 

[R_GILL]

Sources have told TSN that the Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired Marc Denis from Columbus for forward Fredrik Modin and Finnish netminder Fredrik Norrena. Details to follow...

Makes sense, Tampa was looking to lose his contract to keep their big 3. Slowly Columbus is becoming quite the team. Now if LeClaire can handle the load of a full schedule and Nash can stay healthy they might be the most improved team next year.

 

[soundwave05]

Makes sense, Tampa was looking to lose his contract to keep their big 3. Slowly Columbus is becoming quite the team. Now if LeClaire can handle the load of a full schedule and Nash can stay healthy they might be the most improved team next year.

Who are they going to have play in net though?

Tampa Bay got the better end of this deal IMO.

 

[Duality]

Leclaire or Martin Prusek.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

leafs just got rid of domi and Belfour!

 

[DopeyFish]

leafs just got rid of domi and Belfour!

Let's start the parade!

 

[R_GILL]

Who are they going to have play in net though?

Tampa Bay got the better end of this deal IMO.

Pascal Leclaire, he was better than Denis this year but that was in limited action.

 

[ForzaItalia]

"We want to thank Tie for his many years of service to the organization," said Ferguson. "He became a fan favourite for a reason and we wish him well in the years ahead."

"Eddie added a lot to the Toronto Maple Leafs and we appreciate all that he did for us," added Ferguson.

"At this stage we are taking a different direction, and we feel privileged to have had one of the game's great goalies play for the Maple Leafs."

FINALLY....FINALLY...FINALLY....DOMI IS GONE!!!!!

 

[Fifty]

This is a great day

 

[GaimeGuy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLARiM9t1eY&search=Minnesota Wild

I love this video. :lol

 

[Kabuki Waq]

it would be a better day if Domi found a way to land in MTL edmonton or vancouver.


I would say maybe calgary too but he might actually be one of the more talented players (offense) there.

 

[ForzaItalia]

I would say maybe calgary too but he might actually be one of the more talented players (offense) there.

:lol

 

[calder]

Kabuki gets a gold star for effort... a D- for the actual attempted troll, but like the Leafs organization I've decided to stop focusing on pesky results and instead celebrate even half assed effort.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Kabuki gets a gold star for effort... a D- for the actual attempted troll, but like the Leafs organization I've decided to stop focusing on pesky results and instead celebrate even half assed effort.

you know you want him. I hope you guys give him a chance as a first line center. HE IS SO GOOD JUST NEVER GETS CHANCE


Trust me.

 

[fallout]

Yay! We did something mildly representative of a competent hockey club! Let's throw a ****ing parade!

 

[bishoptl]

like the Leafs organization I've decided to stop focusing on pesky results

Hey...HEY. None of that! We're all brothers here, united in seeing Domi taken out back behind the ACC and

 

[soundwave05]

So who else now needs a goalie now?

Pretty much just Detroit and Philedelphia (perhaps), right? With Tampa Bay getting Denis, I don't think the Ducks will be able to move Giguere unless Detroit is willing to take on his big salary.

 

[DopeyFish]

Leafs draft domi
Leafs trade domi to NYR
Leafs get domi from Winnipeg
Leafs trade domi to nashville
Leafs sign domi
Leafs buyout domi

even though we think he's gone for good... we're probably wrong

 

[Crazymoogle]

Leafs draft domi
Leafs trade domi to NYR
Leafs get domi from Winnipeg
Leafs trade domi to nashville
Leafs sign domi
Leafs buyout domi

even though we think he's gone for good... we're probably wrong

likely so. Let's peer into the crystal ball...

Leafs wait for domi to retire
Leafs sign domi out of retirement
Leafs buyout domi
Leafs wait for twentieth anniversary of 1994 season and sign domi out of retirement
Leafs buyout domi
Leafs sign domi as head coach
Leafs fire domi
Leafs sign domi as general manager
Leafs fire domi
Leafs reanimate domi's body
Leafs sign domi

 

[calder]

If Leaf fans are smart, they'll start sending MLSE faxes and letters NOW demanding that Domi not be given a front office job of any kind after he retires... and hey, didn't he say he wouldn't play for any other team? We'll see if he has a tearful retirement ceremony next week or if he decides to sign on with whoever will take him. Shit, hope JFJ was smart enough to have Domi's parking pass revoked and his personal effects taken out of hte locker room and dumped in a box in the alley before they announced anything!


EDIT: ffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucccccccccccckkkkkkkk I just realized that if, hockey jebus be merciful, Domi does retire than there's a 90% chance that either the CBC, TSN, Snet or Score will hire him to fill their retarded-former-player talking head quota!! Please god let the CBC be smarter than that, with the whole HNIC telecast falling to pieces the last thing I can take is ****ing Tie Domi doing a Cherry impersonation during the 2nd intermission of every game!

 

[SickBoy]

likely so. Let's peer into the crystal ball...

...
Leafs reanimate domi's body
Leafs sign domi

Disagree. I think they'll develop a team of clone Domis, where he plays every position.

 

[GaimeGuy]

Disagree. I think they'll develop a team of clone Domis, where he plays every position.

and create an entire audience of Domi clones.

 

[fallout]

EDIT: ffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucccccccccccckkkkkkkk I just realized that if, hockey jebus be merciful, Domi does retire than there's a 90% chance that either the CBC, TSN, Snet or Score will hire him to fill their retarded-former-player talking head quota!! Please god let the CBC be smarter than that, with the whole HNIC telecast falling to pieces the last thing I can take is ****ing Tie Domi doing a Cherry impersonation during the 2nd intermission of every game!

Maybe we'll get lucky and he'll only be working for Leafs TV?

 

[Wolf]

Aritcle

:lol

Shit that picture is gold. Whatever he's going threw, thats fine...but man they really sold him in that picture. Face of sorrow, holding back the tears, pink shirt, flowers right beside him...

:lol







*archive's photo for upcoming season.

 

[GaimeGuy]

Aritcle

:lol

Shit that picture is gold. Whatever he's going threw, thats fine...but man they really sold him in that picture. Face of sorrow, holding back the tears, pink shirt, flowers right beside him...

:lol







*archive's photo for upcoming season.

:lol

 

[Alucard]

So sexy.

 

[dem]

St. Louis sports reporter John Hadley reports having recently spoken with Edmonton Oilers (and former Blue) defenceman Chris Pronger, who intends to hold a press conference on Tuesday "to discuss his career moving forward in addition to releasing a statement setting the record straight regarding his professional and personal situation in Edmonton." Hadley claims Pronger "annoyed and disappointed with the misinformation and lies being bandied about through the media regarding his professional life in Edmonton and personal life in general." Hadley also claims five teams are negotiating with the Oilers for Pronger in hopes of getting a deal done prior to noon tomorrow, which is the commencement timing for unrestricted free agency.

 

[soundwave05]

So sexy.

I love those Pens jerseys (the black ones). Stay in Pittsburgh, damnit.

 

[soundwave05]

St. Louis sports reporter John Hadley reports having recently spoken with Edmonton Oilers (and former Blue) defenceman Chris Pronger, who intends to hold a press conference on Tuesday "to discuss his career moving forward in addition to releasing a statement setting the record straight regarding his professional and personal situation in Edmonton." Hadley claims Pronger "annoyed and disappointed with the misinformation and lies being bandied about through the media regarding his professional life in Edmonton and personal life in general." Hadley also claims five teams are negotiating with the Oilers for Pronger in hopes of getting a deal done prior to noon tomorrow, which is the commencement timing for unrestricted free agency.

Hmmm. Sounds like tomorrow will be a very, very busy day. 5 teams is good. Bidding war

 

[Stench]

Hadley claims Pronger "annoyed and disappointed with the misinformation and lies being bandied about through the media regarding his professional life in Edmonton and personal life in general."

Oh, now YOU'RE "annoyed and dissapointed"?

Well, gee whiz. I feel so sorry for you, Chris.

Spoiler

He so banged that chick. Whatever he says during this press conference will be nothing but a diversionary tactic.

Do not believe his lies.

 

[Socreges]

Oh, now YOU'RE "annoyed and dissapointed"?

Well, gee whiz. I feel so sorry for you, Chris.

Who would you feel more sorry for:

1) Oiler fan who sees best defenseman want out of his/her city, but presumably continues to live normal life
2) Man who has his reputation ruined across the media

Nevermind what is truth or lie. Just answer the question.

 

[soundwave05]

An athlete can't admit to that kind of stuff in the public. It's a no-no. The only reason Kobe Bryant had to do it was because the Colorado police department were about to make the story public and he had no choice.

Pronger will say basically all he can. He enjoyed his time in Edmonton but a personal issue has arised and he can no longer stay in the city. He will probably try and take some of the heat off his wife.

 

[Stench]

1) Oiler fan who sees best defenseman want out of his/her city, but presumably continues to live normal life
2) Man who has his reputation ruined across the media, but is still banging hot chicks left and right and is filthy, stinking rich

I'll have to get back to you on that one.

Not sure if I'm ready to say that his reputation has been ruined at this point, either... it still appears that he is a desired commodity by many teams in the league, with the media having no ill effect.

 

[soundwave05]

I'll have to get back to you on that one.

Not sure if I'm ready to say that his reputation has been ruined at this point, either... it still appears that he is a desired commodity by many teams in the league.

:lol if teams only signed/acquired players based on their "personal reputation", you wouldn't be able to field a roster in any major pro sport.

 

[Stench]

:lol if teams only signed/acquired players based on their "personal reputation", you wouldn't be able to field a roster in any major pro sport.

 

[Socreges]

So you completely ignored my point. Basically, quit acting like victims. Like he has done you wrong; and meanwhile he has no right to complain.*

The sting must have its origins in something more fundamental. Deadmonton, perhaps.

* probably doesnt. probably does cheat on his wife, etc

 

[soundwave05]

:lol You gotta love that "my shit don't stink" grin on his face too. Oh, Kobe.

 

[soundwave05]

So you completely ignored my point. Basically, quit acting like victims. Like he has done you wrong; and meanwhile he has no right to complain.*

The sting must have its origins in something more fundamental. Deadmonton, perhaps.

* probably doesnt. probably does cheat on his wife, etc

The people who are mad at him in Edmonton are probably the few who still don't know the full story.

Once I found out what happened ... well what can you do? It is what it is. I'm actually quite impressed that Pronger played as well as he did given the shit storm that no doubt was going on when he got back home.

 

[Stench]

So you completely ignored my point. Basically, quit acting like victims. Like he has done you wrong; and meanwhile he has no right to complain.*

Trust me, I'm not taking this personally (as a fan) in any way.

I just think it's stupid how he tells his agent to request a trade while he bails to Mexico, and doesn't release an official reason why he wants to be traded, and THEN states that he's "annoyed and dissapointed" with the reaction his actions have been received.

What the f*ck did you think would happen, Chris?

 

[soundwave05]

Trust me, I'm not taking this personally (as a fan) in any way.

I just think it's stupid how he tells his agent to request a trade while he bails to Mexico, and doesn't release an official reason why he wants to be traded, and THEN states that he's "annoyed and dissapointed" with the reaction his actions have been received.

What the f*ck did you think would happen, Chris?

I guess ... but really, the guy is in the ultimate no-win situation here.

What is he supposed to do? Even if he told the 100% truth, his wife would probably be even more mad at him and his public reputation would be tarnished.

 

[Socreges]

k I was mostly replying to the "YOU'RE annoyed and disappointed" that read like "YOU'RE annoyed and disappointed? And what about US? :'("

 

[Stench]

k I was mostly replying to the "YOU'RE annoyed and disappointed" that read like "YOU'RE annoyed and disappointed? And what about US? :'("

Well, even if I'm not taking it personally, I still have a tiny amount of those feelings...

:'(

 

[Socreges]

:lol *pats on back, walks away*

 

[Stench]

 

[soundwave05]

Looks like he's eying a piece of ass on the sidelines even in this picture. :lol

 

[GaimeGuy]

Looks like he's eying a piece of ass on the sidelines even in this picture. :lol

:lol