2009 NHL Offseason Discussion [Archive] - Page 13

spoon

07-01-2009, 08:10 PM

Havlat goes to the wild at ~5 million a year (2.5 million less than Gaborik in the end). I guess they like this injury prone player better than the other injury prone player. Still, to me the price is clearly better and Havlat did play pretty much a full season last year which warranted a decent contract. Still, perhaps Gaborik can do more damage offensively in a less defensive first system outside of Minny? We'll see soon enough.

El Mudo

07-02-2009, 01:33 AM

The Devils lost two valuable players. God, this is awful.

I'd be more worried they still don't have a coach

Brashear's minutes will be quite minor, and expect a good number of healthy scratches which makes the contract even more questionable. Fuck, he'll be 38 in January.

It boggles my mind. They could have just kept Orr, who was younger, cheaper, and better. Are two extra years of Orr at 1m REALLY all that bad?

El Mudo

07-02-2009, 07:50 AM

Mark Recchi re signs with Boston

Nik Antropov signs with the Thrashers, 4 and 16

All of a sudden, Atlanta is starting to look really intriguing for next year. That D Corps of Kubina, Hainsey, Bogosian, Enstrom, Valabik and Salmella really won't stop a lot of people, but they sure will put up a hell of a lot of points. Their forwards are looking pretty good with Antropov, Kovalchuk, Slava Kozlov's ghost, and Bryan Little (whom I love...he's going to be a great player, and Brett Sterling ain't that bad either). Rich Peverley was a great pick up for them last year from Nashville.

I think they're still too limited up front to challenge Washington and Carolina in the Southeast, but I think there's a lot of potential there for them to surprise a lot of people. Never thought i'd see the day when I would give Don Waddell props, but he's put together a pretty decent team there.

nate1000

07-02-2009, 09:41 AM

What about the Conklin curse now in St. Louis!? Still, I bet the Blues and Jonh Davidson and Andy Murray would sign up for a trip to the Cup right now if they could...even if they will only lose it bc of the ever powerful Conklin curse. Perhaps the only way to break it is to start Ty, but once broken it may mean no Cup at all, not so much a Stanley Cup victory!

Here in Buffalo, we did our Conks time. I prefer to keep any discussion of him in the rear view.

El Mudo

07-02-2009, 10:16 AM

Rumours are going around about Kovalev headed to DC, but being as the sole source on this is Eklund, and he's (a) a complete fucking tool and (b) makes stuff up, I put zero stock in this panning out

spoon

07-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Rumours are going around about Kovalev headed to DC, but being as the sole source on this is Eklund, and he's (a) a complete fucking tool and (b) makes stuff up, I put zero stock in this panning out

Well that means we agree on Eklund at least.

razorboy

07-02-2009, 01:25 PM

I'm a fan of Ohlund in TB.

Good mentor for Hedman.

denko

07-02-2009, 01:34 PM

spoon

07-03-2009, 08:42 PM

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283667

Sal dump with a decent payoff. I love the look of Quincey, as I watched him a lot last year in his first full season since his trade from hell (detroit). Preissing, eh, we'll see and the 5th rouder is what they can make of it. Q 38 pts as a d man in his first full year on the cheap versus Smyth at 6.5 million and 58pts as a top line forward. Personally, I like the move and hope Hannan goes next. I do really love Smyth, including his work in Edmonton as he's a beast and never rests. However, his move was pretty much a needed thing right now.

El Mudo

07-06-2009, 08:19 AM

didn't montreal just re-sign him to a pretty big deal?

recchi a bruin for next year... 35 goals from the old man, heard it here first!

I thought they had re signed Kovalev, but apparently the deal never got done

Gainey announced today that Kovalev is not coming back to MTL (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283860)

Makes sense...they got a little bit less than 10 in room, and they gotta re sign Plekanec.

God help us all if he goes to Pittsburgh

El Mudo

07-06-2009, 01:03 PM

Senators sign Alex Kovalev (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283891)

Maple Leafs sign Francois Beauchemin (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283892)

That means the Leafs D now looks like Beauchemin, Schenn, Komisarek, Kaberle (who might still be dealt), Exelby, and Ian White/Jeff Finger. Holy Shit.

El Mudo

07-07-2009, 03:26 AM

Awesomeness

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cougarjake13

07-07-2009, 11:35 AM

TonyStark

07-07-2009, 11:36 AM

Wow, that's a great video. And I agree about the Leafs, they might actually be a force to be reckoned with next year. Plus they just got that Swedish stud goalie!

Jesus...

ihaveabadmonkey

07-07-2009, 03:48 PM

why,Sakic, why? You at 40 would still be the second best center on the team. Now its Stastny, Hedjuk and everyone else.

spoon

07-07-2009, 11:59 PM

why,Sakic, why? You at 40 would still be the second best center on the team. Now its Stastny, Hedjuk and everyone else.

I really was (still holding out hope) that he would come back and help the development of Duchene and go out with a full season. He really didn't get the due he deserves and I'd really like to see him play once more. I can't help but think his hand and back are still not back to 100% and this is the only thing that could keep him from coming back in an Olympic year in which he very well could have been the captain or at least a key leader on the team, along with going out the right way in Colorado.

:sad:
:glurps:

El Mudo

07-08-2009, 09:00 AM

Jiri Hudler to KHL (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=284076)

Why the heck does it seem like everyone and their mother is leaving the Red Wings?

That's now Hossa, Kopecky, Hudler, Samuelsson, Conkblock, and Chelios (understandably)

MHasegawa

07-08-2009, 09:15 AM

Why the heck does it seem like everyone and their mother is leaving the Red Wings?

That's now Hossa, Kopecky, Hudler, Samuelsson, Conkblock, and Chelios (understandably)

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap::clap:

Turn out the lights....THE PARTY'S OVER!!

El Mudo

07-08-2009, 10:24 AM

They're the oldest team in the league (along with New Jersey), and they have very little cap room...

I think they'll have a good regular season, but they'll go out early in the playoffs. Their two best defencemen, Lidstrom and Rafalski, are 39 and 35 apiece, and their next two, Stuart and Kronwall (who are both considerably overpaid), are pushing right up against 30. Where's the youth on the blue line there? The youngest guy there is Ericsson, who's 25.

They really need to start shipping out some of the older guys they have while they still have some value (like Holmstrom, Maltby, Draper, etc. etc), and rebuilding with youth. They've drafted terribly over the past decade (one of the league's biggest secrets; other than hitting the lottery with a few late round picks, they haven't done a thing in the draft of note), which I guess is understandable because they've finished so highly every year.

As i'm looking at it now, Holmstrom, Lidstrom, and Maltby are all UFAs after next season...I seriously doubt any of those guys comes back when their contracts are up. I bet they try to load up for one last run at the Cup, and then start tearing the whole thing down to build around Datsyuk, Zetterberg, and Franzen, all of whom are signed for the next billion years

Fallon

07-08-2009, 05:35 PM

Habs lose Kovalev and Koivu.

:thumbup:

keithy_19

07-09-2009, 07:55 PM

The Devil's are apparently pursuing Brendan Morrison.

I don't not like this, but we tend to bring in players who used to play for us and it doesn't work out. We do need a center though, so I guess it will do.

TheGameHHH

07-09-2009, 08:22 PM

keithy_19

07-10-2009, 03:23 PM

i was seriously surprised they didnt make a run at Claude Lemineux

Lou didn't feel like paying for his iron lung.

cougarjake13

07-10-2009, 04:58 PM

i was seriously surprised they didnt make a run at Claude Lemineux

he just retired again

maybe they can get him to brett favre

keithy_19

07-10-2009, 08:09 PM

Morrison to the Caps.

Paul Mara to Montreal.

I kind of hate(not really) montreal at this point. How much money do they have?

El Mudo

07-11-2009, 06:12 AM

Morrison to the Caps.

Paul Mara to Montreal.

I kind of hate(not really) montreal at this point. How much money do they have?

As of now, they still have a little bit less than 10.5 in cap space....haha

keithy_19

07-11-2009, 08:26 PM

As of now, they still have a little bit less than 10.5 in cap space....haha

Fucking a.

El Mudo

07-13-2009, 11:24 AM

Jacques Lemaire is back in New Jersey (http://devils.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=442518)

SonicAssault

07-15-2009, 10:02 AM

Winter Classic 2010 -- Bruins vs Flyers from fenway

El Mudo

07-15-2009, 10:10 AM

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__36/ept_sports_nhl_experts-2822451-1247672843.jpg?ymL44kBDc_YyQAGs

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__36/ept_sports_nhl_experts-671652513-1247675450.jpg?ym6g5kBDYtbQ1e03

El Mudo

07-15-2009, 10:12 AM

The rest of the schedule is supposed to be released today as well...from what i'm reading, the season opening game is going to be Pittsburgh/NYI, in Nassau

SonicAssault

07-15-2009, 10:20 AM

is anyone else watching this press conference, Mineno (sp?) really can't talk. I hadn't seen it live before just heard it on O&A but my god he is horrible

denko

07-15-2009, 10:43 AM

they better dome that fucker becuase its probably going to rain, it could either rain or be 5 degrees... good old new england.

El Mudo

07-15-2009, 12:44 PM

Washington and Montreal could be playing outdoors in Olympic Stadium Nov 28 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Ovechkin-vs-Canadiens-at-Olympic-Stadium-in-Nov?urn=nhl,176331)

Its just a rumour right now, but the Caps and Habs ARE scheduled to play that day as per the schedule just released

denko

07-16-2009, 08:37 AM

El Mudo

07-16-2009, 10:44 AM

they were just saying on the radio up here in mass that fenway winter classic tix would be starting at $250... i hope they're wrong. thats absurd. you can keep your bullshit outdoor game for that kind of money.

Plus, because everything is so antiquated at Fenway, the Flyers and B's may end up having to share the same clubhouse

TheGameHHH

07-16-2009, 10:54 AM

Devils open up at home vs. the Flyers, can't wait till October 3rd

keithy_19

07-17-2009, 11:46 AM

Dev's signed some defenseman named Murphy. I don't know who he is. I'll have to see if it's a good signing or just Lou doing one of his cheap pickups.

cougarjake13

07-17-2009, 05:36 PM

Dev's signed some defenseman named Murphy. I don't know who he is. I'll have to see if it's a good signing or just Lou doing one of his cheap pickups.

he's currently playing first base for the mets

keithy_19

07-17-2009, 05:44 PM

he's currently playing first base for the mets

So we're just hoping he isn't as big of a let down?

cougarjake13

07-17-2009, 05:46 PM

So we're just hoping he isn't as big of a let down?

yep

he's on loan from the mets after the mlb seasons ends, like in soccer

El Mudo

07-18-2009, 07:18 AM

More NHL 10 awesomeness

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More (http://insideblog.easports.com/archive/2009/07/17/nhl-10-s-new-be-a-gm-mode.aspx)

El Mudo

07-22-2009, 03:18 AM

Looks like Marian Hossa could be out till December with a shoulder injury (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2302)

The Curse of Hossa continues....we should just start calling him "The Cooler"

keithy_19

07-23-2009, 12:29 PM

I'm glad the Devils wrapped up Zajac. He's a damn good player who's only going to get better.

spoon

07-23-2009, 12:32 PM

Devils open up at home vs. the Flyers, can't wait till October 3rd

Wings in 6, JUST LIKE LAST YEAR!

lleeder

07-23-2009, 12:56 PM

is it wrong to be an islanders fan but not want a new crazy building?
i have no money and pay crazy taxes in nassau county.
fuck spending money on a new building and raising taxes

El Mudo

07-23-2009, 01:33 PM

is it wrong to be an islanders fan but not want a new crazy building?
i have no money and pay crazy taxes in nassau county.
fuck spending money on a new building and raising taxes

Then you might as well get ready to start rooting for the Kansas City Islanders.

I hate that these owners won't build their own buildings, but rather rely on the taxpayers to build it for them. It just sucks.

spoon

07-23-2009, 01:35 PM

Then you might as well get ready to start rooting for the Kansas City Islanders.

I hate that these owners won't build their own buildings, but rather rely on the taxpayers to build it for them. It just sucks.

Quite simply put, it's robbery based on connections and power. Nothing short of a joke.

denko

07-23-2009, 02:37 PM

Then you might as well get ready to start rooting for the Kansas City Islanders.

I hate that these owners won't build their own buildings, but rather rely on the taxpayers to build it for them. It just sucks.

yea, nothing like pissing away MILLIONS of tax dollars in a down economy for a fucking stadium for a shit team that hasn't done anything in years. try winning first, then worry about your building.

El Mudo

07-24-2009, 04:35 AM

Quite simply put, it's robbery based on connections and power. Nothing short of a joke.

One of the most egregious examples was a few years ago in Pittsburgh, where Lemieux and the ownership group there forced the city of Pittsburgh to pick up the tab for Consol Energy Center (which opens next year). They admitted afterward they had NO INTENTION of ever moving to KC, but used it as a way to force the City and the Commonwealth into footing the bill for their building.

The City paid 233 million for Heinz Field, and close to 200 million for PNC Park, both in the last decade, and now they've got to pay for Consol Energy Center. These fucking greedy owners leech off the fans that support them to the death, and just ask for more and more and more of your dollars.

The whole "stadium experience" just isn't worth it any longer. I'll go to maybe 4 or 5 games a year and spend the rest of the time watching the game in the relative comfort of my own home.

SonicAssault

07-24-2009, 07:14 AM

One of the most egregious examples was a few years ago in Pittsburgh, where Lemieux and the ownership group there forced the city of Pittsburgh to pick up the tab for Consol Energy Center (which opens next year). They admitted afterward they had NO INTENTION of ever moving to KC, but used it as a way to force the City and the Commonwealth into footing the bill for their building.

The City paid 233 million for Heinz Field, and close to 200 million for PNC Park, both in the last decade, and now they've got to pay for Consol Energy Center. These fucking greedy owners leech off the fans that support them to the death, and just ask for more and more and more of your dollars.

The whole "stadium experience" just isn't worth it any longer. I'll go to maybe 4 or 5 games a year and spend the rest of the time watching the game in the relative comfort of my own home.

And how much money is made off selling the naming rights? Ridiculous

denko

07-24-2009, 08:27 AM

aaron ward back to carolina for patrick eaves and a 2010 4th rounder. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=451303)

El Mudo

07-24-2009, 09:42 AM

The 'Hawks didn't give Marian Hossa a physical before they signed him (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Blackhawks-didn-t-give-Hossa-physical-before-con?urn=nhl,178601)

No wonder Dale Tallon got fired...he doesn't sound like the brightest guy in the world between this and the Nylander thing (had a deal agreed to with DC before he backed out at the last minute), and the Havlat thing (Havlat had a lot of vitriol on the way outta town).

Fallon

07-24-2009, 12:23 PM

aaron ward back to carolina for patrick eaves and a 2010 4th rounder. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=451303)

Bought out Eaves. B's might be making room for Kessel or something else.

Ward and Walker together.

Should be fun.

NickyL0885

07-25-2009, 07:08 AM

El Mudo

07-25-2009, 02:46 PM

i need a favor from someone who has ESPN Insider. In the NHL section of ESPN.com, the Islanders is a lead story. They are doing a team by team look at which parts of each team will do good, who will do bad etc. I want to read the article but alas, I cannot. If someone can copy and paste it here, I'd really appreciate it.

TSN does a similar thing called Offseason Game Plans...those are just as good, if not better. Its pre draft and Free Agency, but its still good stuff

Here's the archive (http://www.tsn.ca/fantasy_news/feature/?ID=11812)

And here's the Islanders (http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/scott_cullen/?id=275381)

denko

07-26-2009, 11:11 AM

Bought out Eaves. B's might be making room for Kessel or something else.

Ward and Walker together.

Should be fun.

Bruins sign veteran Dman derek morris to one-year deal (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=451357)

he's listed a $3.94 on NHLPA.com (http://nhlpa.com/WebStats/PlayerBiography.asp?ID=6152)for last year. if he's making that much this year it don't leave much for kessel.

El Mudo

08-04-2009, 10:25 AM

Jeremy Roenick is retiring... (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/08/04/sp-roenick-career.html)

This sucks. He was my favourite player as a kid. He'll get hired for TV in a heartbeat.

The Rangers have also decided to walk away from Nik Zherdev's arbitration award, so he's now a UFA

TonyStark

08-04-2009, 10:55 AM

Roenick is totally hilarious sometimes, he's quite a mouth. He's made for a broadcasters booth. Too bad he's American so we won't make it on to CBC.

Fallon

08-04-2009, 11:28 AM

Jeremy Roenick is retiring... (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/08/04/sp-roenick-career.html)

This sucks. He was my favourite player as a kid. He'll get hired for TV in a heartbeat.

I always wanted him to finish in Boston, this sucks.

Love JR.

Donnie Iris

08-05-2009, 10:35 AM

Not sure if this of any real relevance but I've seen a number of similar posts on this thread so I thought I'd share..

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09217/988776-100.stm

keithy_19

08-06-2009, 10:42 PM

Devil's resigned Shannahan. 1 year/1mil.

SonicAssault

08-09-2009, 02:27 AM

Devil's resigned Shannahan. 1 year/1mil.

why?

keithy_19

08-09-2009, 05:50 AM

why?

He's experienced. He played well for us last year. He'll be better this year given the fact he will actually have a proper training camp.

Granted, it seems like a lot of money...

Gvac

08-09-2009, 06:00 AM

I love Shanahan, but he's my age for Christ's sake.

Hang up the skates, Brendan.

Don't embarrass yourself.

lleeder

08-09-2009, 01:09 PM

islanders single games go on sale next week who's in for a game

El Mudo

08-09-2009, 01:44 PM

I love Shanahan, but he's my age for Christ's sake.

Hang up the skates, Brendan.

Don't embarrass yourself.

I think they can make one last run under Lemaire.

They have no scoring, but with his system, they don't need scoring.

Gvac

08-09-2009, 02:26 PM

islanders single games go on sale next week who's in for a game

ME! ME!

Fallon

08-09-2009, 05:03 PM

islanders single games go on sale next week who's in for a game

That goes along great with their upcoming single win season.

Gvac

08-09-2009, 05:04 PM

That goes along great with their upcoming single win season.

Are you kidding me?

The Isles rule!

Bossy, Trottier, Gillies, Tonelli, Nystrom, Potvin, Goring, Billy Smith in net...

NickyL0885

08-09-2009, 05:57 PM

That goes along great with their upcoming single win season.

Har har. The Isles will be a better team. Probably end up with a Top 7 pick, but still. They also had the most man games lost last season. I like that Garth is sticking to the plan. Now, the Lighthouse seems inevitable, which is great.

El Mudo

08-09-2009, 06:13 PM

Patrick Kane's been a bad boy (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4387102)

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, the top overall pick in the 2007 NHL draft, was arrested early Sunday morning in Buffalo, N.Y., and charged with robbery and other counts following an altercation with a cab driver in his hometown.

The 20-year-old Kane and his cousin, James M. Kane, 21, were taken into police custody at about 5 a.m. ET after allegedly punching the driver and taking $15 in fare they had given him after he said he didn't have 20 cents in change, a police report says. Police say the cousins apparently caught a cab from the city's downtown nightclub district at about 4 a.m. Sunday.

Buffalo police spokesman Michael DeGeorge says the cab driver suffered cuts to his face and his glasses were damaged after being struck in the face and head. Both Kanes were charged with felony robbery and misdemeanor counts of theft of services and criminal mischief.

His mugshot is hilarious...

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__38/ept_sports_nhl_experts-22136237-1249857237.jpg?ymVLOtBDlHHjU3fd

I would also buy this t shirt in a heartbeat

Link (http://cgi.ebay.com/Patrick-Kane-Taxi-Cab-Company-Shirt_W0QQitemZ250480516370QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item3a51cd5d12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

TonyStark

08-14-2009, 08:37 AM

Seems like that story got blown out of proportion but it's still pretty messed up and a bad PR blip for him being one of the two poster boys of the Hawks.

El Mudo

08-19-2009, 03:33 AM

Todd Bertuzzi signs with Wings (http://www.freep.com/article/20090818/SPORTS05/90818056/1053/Bertuzzi-s-1-year-deal-puts-Wings-above-the-cap)

This also puts them over the salary cap

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

http://www.thevancouverite.com/pictures/nelson-muntz.gif

El Mudo

08-19-2009, 04:43 AM

Team USA's olympic jerseys:

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__38/ept_sports_nhl_experts-45753950-1250631582.jpg?ymeOLwBD2bsvDE_F

Awesomeness. I will be getting one.

keithy_19

08-21-2009, 01:56 AM

I think they can make one last run under Lemaire.

They have no scoring, but with his system, they don't need scoring.

I think they can, too.

We have scoring. Parise is going to be even better this year. I don't know if Langenbruner will have the same offensive output, but he'll chalk up a few. I think Clarkson will add to his numbers. I also think that Elias will have a real good year.

Hell, I'm going to go on record as saying Shannahan will have a 20 goal season. Especially considering he's more comfortable with the system and will have training camp under his belt.

El Mudo

08-25-2009, 08:19 AM

Minnesota's (leaked) new third jersey

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__39/ept_sports_nhl_experts-167685305-1251216633.jpg?ym5DayBD9pjIG3eY

That is a SWEET looking jersey

razorboy

08-25-2009, 08:24 AM

Minnesota's (leaked) new third jersey

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__39/ept_sports_nhl_experts-167685305-1251216633.jpg?ym5DayBD9pjIG3eY

That is a SWEET looking jersey

If by sweet you mean hideous...

El Mudo

08-25-2009, 09:35 AM

I think its great looking. Its a wonderful homage to not only the Minnesota North Stars days (the shooting star) but also the 2004 NHL all star game jerseys (aka the greatest all star jerseys in the history of sports, ever)

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/allstar2004/gfx/brodeur_naslund_allstar.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/365348984_24b9abfe5d.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/365348985_8b30f06731.jpg

denko

08-25-2009, 12:47 PM

If by sweet you mean hideous...

i don't know if i'd say hideous, but its too little league baseball for my liking.

spoon

08-25-2009, 01:22 PM

El Mudo

08-25-2009, 02:54 PM

Not sweet, but better than there old shit.

The red one? That's a great jersey

spoon

08-25-2009, 02:59 PM

The red one? That's a great jersey

oooof

you and I clearly have different taste in jerseys

although i dig the cap reds

razorboy

08-25-2009, 03:16 PM

They're sweaters, not jerseys.

spoon

08-25-2009, 03:18 PM

They're sweaters, not jerseys.

No, they are not.

They WERE sweaters.

ToiletCrusher

08-25-2009, 03:19 PM

I hated the third Sabres jersey when it came out.

http://www.goldenliterature.com/Pics/Sabres-Jersey-Old.PNG

El Mudo

08-25-2009, 05:33 PM

I hated the third Sabres jersey when it came out.

http://www.goldenliterature.com/Pics/Sabres-Jersey-Old.PNG

Thats a team that should have NEVER messed with their jerseys

http://www.hhof.com/legendsofhockey/graphspot/one_lafontaine03.jpg

http://www.atmos.albany.edu/student/eric/lafontai.jpg

Boston is another team. Their current look is ok, but I liked the 80s-early 90s ones much, much better, especially the black one

http://sports.espn.go.com/media/nhl/2000/0724/photo/aa_neely.jpg

http://imagesource.art.com/images/-/Cam-Neely-Ray-Bourque-Photofile-Photograph-C10097092.jpeg

I like the Minnesota one because its classic and unique at the same time. In a world where it seems like every single team has a black jersey, its a good look. It also reminds me of one of my other favorite unis, the classic Devils (and that Pittsburgh jersey in this photo is MUCH better than the one they have now)

http://www.legendsofhockey.net/graphspot/one_fetisov02.jpg

El Mudo

08-26-2009, 04:33 AM

Reinsdorf out as buyer for Coyotes....meet their new owner....the NHL!! (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AoqaK1sXRmNlwSyqbKBdLDc5nYcB?slug=ap-coyotes-bankruptcy&prov=ap&type=lgns)

They should have just let Balsillie buy the team already. I cannot fathom how they would rather steer franchises to corrupt businessmen (Boots Del Biaggio) than a guy swimming in cash, who WANTS to own a team. How afraid are they of a team moving to Hamilton or some area other than Phoenix? It just makes no sense to me...

TheGameHHH

08-26-2009, 03:56 PM

It also reminds me of one of my other favorite unis, the classic Devils (and that Pittsburgh jersey in this photo is MUCH better than the one they have now)

http://www.legendsofhockey.net/graphspot/one_fetisov02.jpg

The Devils will be wearing those jerseys this season on Wednesday March 17th. You can bet your ass I'll be at that game

Fallon

08-26-2009, 03:58 PM

The Devils will be wearing those jerseys this season on Wednesday March 17th. You can bet your ass I'll be at that game

Throw something at Sid while you're there.

TheGameHHH

08-26-2009, 03:59 PM

Throw something at Sid while you're there.

i got so drunk the last time i went to a Devils/Pens game that i started yelling at 9 year old girls wearing Crosby jerseys that Sidney humps dudes.

eastphillyTed

08-26-2009, 04:43 PM

the flyers are going to fucking RULE this year! the cup is coming back to where it belongs! mark my words.

razorboy

08-26-2009, 04:46 PM

the flyers are going to fucking RULE this year! the cup is coming back to where it belongs! mark my words.

By rule, do you mean blow?

Landblast

08-26-2009, 04:59 PM

the flyers are going to fucking RULE this year! the cup is coming back to where it belongs! mark my words.

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Gwen

08-28-2009, 08:48 AM

i got so drunk the last time i went to a Devils/Pens game that i started yelling at 9 year old girls wearing Crosby jerseys that Sidney humps dudes.

That might be the best story I have ever heard. I knew there was a reason I liked you.

keithy_19

08-29-2009, 02:07 PM

i got so drunk the last time i went to a Devils/Pens game that i started yelling at 9 year old girls wearing Crosby jerseys that Sidney humps dudes.

I'd love to make a Pens jersey with that on the back, with Sidney's number.

keithy_19

08-29-2009, 02:09 PM

the flyers are going to fucking RULE this year! the cup is coming back to where it belongs! mark my words.

I actually agree. Of course, they'll have to score ten goals a game to make up for their awful goaltending...but if they do that, watch out.

El Mudo

08-29-2009, 04:49 PM

I'd love to make a Pens jersey with that on the back, with Sidney's number.

I went to a Pens/Caps game at the booth a few years ago, and during one of the stoppages in play they were showing random fans around the arena on the jumbotron, and stopped at this one Pittsburgh fan. He's wearing a Pens 68 Jagr jersey, so the place starts booing him, till he turns around to reveal he's replaced the "R" in Jagr with a piece of paper that says "OFF" so it reads JagOFF. Made the whole place laugh and cheer him.

El Mudo

08-29-2009, 04:53 PM

Alex Tanguay has signed with the Ning (http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/aug/28/291659/bolts-sign-tanguay-one-year-deal/sports/)

Couple moves from Vancouver as well...picked up Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich from the Sharks, and signed Matheiu Schneider's corpse.

I think they are the team to beat in the West next year. They've got a really good defence now in front of Luongo (LOVE Bieksa), and got a lot of offensive pop. They're a damn good team.

keithy_19

08-29-2009, 08:20 PM

Fallon

08-31-2009, 09:56 PM

I hate Comcast.

http://i32.tinypic.com/fnsg8o.jpg

razorboy

08-31-2009, 10:04 PM

Alex Tanguay has signed with the Ning (http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/aug/28/291659/bolts-sign-tanguay-one-year-deal/sports/)

Very good deal. Since Bettman told Koules and Barrie to butt out until they can decide who owns the team, Lawton has done a better than decent job.

El Mudo

09-01-2009, 04:16 AM

Very good deal. Since Bettman told Koules and Barrie to butt out until they can decide who owns the team, Lawton has done a better than decent job.

I agree. I like what they're building there defensively (Ohlund, Hedman, Ranger, Meszaros, Walker and Lashoff aren't a bad D Corps), plus they've got some pretty decent depth there too between Krajicek, Smaby, Wishart and Mihalik. They've still got some offensive pop with Vinny hitting his prime years (if he can stay healthy), and Stamkos really came on at the end of last year.

There's not much more than that for them offensively, and they're paying Ryan Malone 6 million dollars each of the next two years, plus they've got the murderers row of Mike Smith, Karri Ramo, and Antero Nittymaki in goal, which = yikes.

El Mudo

09-02-2009, 09:59 AM

Bobby Lu signs 12 year extension with Vancouver (http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=497482&navid=van-home-dl)

spoon

09-02-2009, 11:18 AM

The lightning were pretty good on paper last year with the main holes on D and coaching. Now they'll surprise people bc of deals for Lashoff and how much they underperformed last year. Stamkos will probably put a full season together as well.

El Mudo

09-11-2009, 03:52 AM

ESPN is reporting Heatley to Sharks, Marleau to Kings, Frolov and Jarett Stoll to Ottawa in 3 team deal... (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4463628)

Every GM involved in this deal is completely denying it pretty forcefully, so we'll see.

denko

09-11-2009, 07:36 AM

kessel is as good as gone from boston.

Fallon

09-11-2009, 09:25 AM

kessel is as good as gone from boston.

Maybe we can trade him to the Raiders.

foodcourtdruide

09-11-2009, 09:27 AM

I'm sorry, what is an NHL?

El Mudo

09-11-2009, 09:30 AM

kessel is as good as gone from boston.

Its their own fault...they can't afford to sign him.

They'll probably let Savard go after this season as well (and Lucic and Wheeler are both RFAs after this season)

And was it REALLY necessary to sign Derek Morris for one year at 3.3? Makes no sense to me.

I bet they would sure love the almost 2 million in cap space being eaten up by the Glen Murray, Patrick Eaves and Peter Schaefer buyouts (Murray's 1.3 comes off the books after this year, Eaves is on for another two years, and Schaefer's runs another 4 years)