soundwave05
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Yeah but our offense is such that we could use some leeches perhaps. We have a lot of guys who like to skate around and then pass it off.
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soundwave05
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Smyth-Horcoff-Hemsky
Samsonov-Schremp-Lupul
Pisani-Stoll-Torres
Is pretty good too. You can mix and match, obviously, somone like Pisani may move up to the 1st line even, Schremp to the 3rd, or whatever.
Samsonov or Hemsky with shooters like Lupul + Schremp are going to score a lot.
Samsonov-Schremp-Lupul
Pisani-Stoll-Torres
Is pretty good too. You can mix and match, obviously, somone like Pisani may move up to the 1st line even, Schremp to the 3rd, or whatever.
Samsonov or Hemsky with shooters like Lupul + Schremp are going to score a lot.
ForzaItalia
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I think Carter might end up in Toronto....
soundwave05
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Yeah I'm thinking Toronto too. They badly need someone who can score goals.
soundwave05
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Is there a website where you can check player salaries for entire duration of their contract?
The NHLPA website only lists what the player's will be making for the next season.
The NHLPA website only lists what the player's will be making for the next season.
Malakhov
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So disapointed so far but there's still a few players in the UFA pool I would like to see in an Habs uniform.
One of our biggest need is a second line left winger, I could see Brendan Shanahan or Sergei Samsonov filling that need and they're still out there.
We're also missing a 4th line player to play with Begin and Murray and the player I've wanted for this is still there, so please Gainey, pick up the phone and call Jarkko Ruutu's agent now.
Our defense is fine as it is for now, though I'm sad to see Souray is still part of it. I would of liked maybe giving Sean Hill a call, or a guy like Danny Markov or Jaroslav Spacek. As far as a PP QB is concerned, there's still Poti left.
There's also a guy like Anson Carter who's a good goal scorer who could help our offense tremendously but he's a right winger.
Higgins - Koivu - Ryder
Shanahan/Samsonov - Ribeiro - Kovalev
Perezhogin - Plekanec -Carter
Ruutu - Begin - Murray
Markov - Komisarek
Souray - Rivet
Bouillon - Dandeneault
Huet
Danis
One of our biggest need is a second line left winger, I could see Brendan Shanahan or Sergei Samsonov filling that need and they're still out there.
We're also missing a 4th line player to play with Begin and Murray and the player I've wanted for this is still there, so please Gainey, pick up the phone and call Jarkko Ruutu's agent now.
Our defense is fine as it is for now, though I'm sad to see Souray is still part of it. I would of liked maybe giving Sean Hill a call, or a guy like Danny Markov or Jaroslav Spacek. As far as a PP QB is concerned, there's still Poti left.
There's also a guy like Anson Carter who's a good goal scorer who could help our offense tremendously but he's a right winger.
Higgins - Koivu - Ryder
Shanahan/Samsonov - Ribeiro - Kovalev
Perezhogin - Plekanec -Carter
Ruutu - Begin - Murray
Markov - Komisarek
Souray - Rivet
Bouillon - Dandeneault
Huet
Danis
dem
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Wow.. the list of dmen left is truly awful
Time to sign Pitkanen to an offer sheet, the flyers are having cap trouble arent they? Offer him 4.5 and see what happens. I think that would only cost 3 first rounders.. well worth it. I'm suprised someone hasn't tried it yet in the new cba.
Wow.. the compensation isnt even multiple first rounders anymore. Its a 1st,2nd,3rd :lol
Some GM needs to grow some balls and do this.
Time to sign Pitkanen to an offer sheet, the flyers are having cap trouble arent they? Offer him 4.5 and see what happens. I think that would only cost 3 first rounders.. well worth it. I'm suprised someone hasn't tried it yet in the new cba.
Wow.. the compensation isnt even multiple first rounders anymore. Its a 1st,2nd,3rd :lol
Some GM needs to grow some balls and do this.
soundwave05
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I've always thought it was taboo to chase other teams RFAs because then they'll start chasing yours.
Pitaken is nice, but Philly could turn around with those draft picks and offer Hemsky $4 million or something.
Shanahan playing for the Habs would be interesting.
Pitaken is nice, but Philly could turn around with those draft picks and offer Hemsky $4 million or something.
Shanahan playing for the Habs would be interesting.
soundwave05
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Finally ... some friggin' sanity.
yodathesoda
Member
Wow this is great, the Canucks are gonna really ****ing suck next year!! The Oilers will be the shits too. 
dem
Member
This summer I've rededicated myself to being in the best shape of my life. I'm in LA working out with the trainer guru TR. he trains many players but he's committed to kicking the shit out of me to get that drive back. Boy it has been there. I'm in the gym at 5:30 every morning six days a week. Double sessions three days a week.
Jeremy.. Good news! We've got an offer from Phoenix. What should we do?
Hmmmmm
ForzaItalia
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Malakhov said:
Why not instead wait 30-40 games next season and see if this guy still has it? Signing an "iffy" goalie for 3 years makes little sense to me.
yodathesoda
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bishoptl said:
Yes, who will step up to the big boys from Calgary this year?
Will it be?
Matt Cooke? Probably not he's busy.
the Syndrome Twins? Doesn't look like it.
Look one of them is trying hard though!
Definately not these fairies.
Have fun this year!!! :lol
Crazymoogle
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Wow, Brathwaite is back...this time with the Thrashers.
Barrage
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Now Bish. Is it not possible Yoda was simply saying that Bertuzzi was a mythical pixie-like creature? I'm sorry that I am a more trusting person than you.
I think that we should now have a ceremony to mourn the relevance of the "Bertuzzi Crying" picture, which has been used so greatly in the recent past. Sleep well, fair prince.
YOU ARE THE WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS
I think that we should now have a ceremony to mourn the relevance of the "Bertuzzi Crying" picture, which has been used so greatly in the recent past. Sleep well, fair prince.
YOU ARE THE WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS
Honestly the Canucks lineup isnt looking so promising at this point. We may have effectively just become the Florida Panthers Redux.
Then again there is some serious upside.
- If Naslund is healthier this season, short of mental strain, and can regain his MVP form (maybe not to this extent, but to expect more than 05/06 is fair)
- If the Sedins continue to improve - a compatible linemate will be needed, of course
- If Bourdon can make the team and support a spotty Canucks D
- If Morrison and Cooke, presumably now free of injury, can play as fans expect them to
- If Luongo can match his reputation
There really doesnt appear to be much depth, though, which concerns me.
Then again there is some serious upside.
- If Naslund is healthier this season, short of mental strain, and can regain his MVP form (maybe not to this extent, but to expect more than 05/06 is fair)
- If the Sedins continue to improve - a compatible linemate will be needed, of course
- If Bourdon can make the team and support a spotty Canucks D
- If Morrison and Cooke, presumably now free of injury, can play as fans expect them to
- If Luongo can match his reputation
There really doesnt appear to be much depth, though, which concerns me.
I know he is French-Canadian and you love him for that, but everyone has question marks.
One problem with the Canucks is that they don't have enough of those young, upcoming stars that are playing awesome hockey for little money. Those players where their time will come and they eventually, but not at this moment, are too expensive or force out other players. Every team needs those and the Canucks have none.
One problem with the Canucks is that they don't have enough of those young, upcoming stars that are playing awesome hockey for little money. Those players where their time will come and they eventually, but not at this moment, are too expensive or force out other players. Every team needs those and the Canucks have none.
TemplaerDude
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Short of a first line RW and a light post for the sedins to bounce pucks off of, the Canucks are looking fine to me.
Reasoner is not going to replace Peca...Peca is simply one of the best defensive forwards I've ever seen (if he can play a season like he played this last playoffs).
The Oilers lost 2 irreplacable players, really. But I guess they still have a lot of money.
Any news on Calgary's coaching situation? I may have missed an old announcement, but AFAIK Sutter was going strictly GM and looking at another coach (not Brent Sutter as he's heavily invested in the Rebels).
The Oilers lost 2 irreplacable players, really. But I guess they still have a lot of money.
Any news on Calgary's coaching situation? I may have missed an old announcement, but AFAIK Sutter was going strictly GM and looking at another coach (not Brent Sutter as he's heavily invested in the Rebels).
SystemShark
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Tanguay signed for 3 years 5.25 million per year.
Friesen signed for 1 year 1.2 million dollars.
Now all we need is a goalie to back Kiprusoff up.
Sutter still hasn't let on as to the coaching situation. I'm thinking he's gonna give Playfair the reigns, but we'll see.
Friesen signed for 1 year 1.2 million dollars.
Now all we need is a goalie to back Kiprusoff up.
Sutter still hasn't let on as to the coaching situation. I'm thinking he's gonna give Playfair the reigns, but we'll see.
sefskillz said:
I'm not complaining one bit.
I think he's done a good job so far. I'd just really like to see someone like a Samsonov or a Straka to complement Malkin or Crosby on the wing. We don't have anyone like that right now...someone who can burst down the wing and beat a man or two along the way. Pens need more Euros!
TemplaerDude
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Cloutier to LA... poor kings.
**for a second round pick and a conditional draft pick. Ownaaage.
**for a second round pick and a conditional draft pick. Ownaaage.
Crazymoogle
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TemplaerDude said:
For a 2nd round pick and a conditional pick! :lol
Well, kinda surprised the Canucks got off that good; the picks are nothing to write home about but the team didn't have to take on salary in return. So that frees up what, 2.5m?
soundwave05
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Dunno if it's true but the rumor is Montreal is preparing to deal Souray plus perhaps another forward to Tampa Bay for Martin St. Louis.
That's why they signed Tom Poti for $3+ million/year (OUCH!).
Teams are waaaaaay overpaying for defenseman.
Also, apparently Jeremy Roenick was very close to signing with Calgary, but opted for Phoenix at the last minute (got this from the Canucks board so don't shoot the messenger):
:lol
That's why they signed Tom Poti for $3+ million/year (OUCH!).
Teams are waaaaaay overpaying for defenseman.
Also, apparently Jeremy Roenick was very close to signing with Calgary, but opted for Phoenix at the last minute (got this from the Canucks board so don't shoot the messenger):
:lol
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