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2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
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Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
And he'll be fired 3/4 of the way through next year so Lou can hog all the glory.
What did he resign from? Or did he re-sign?
And he'll be fired 3/4 of the way through next year so Lou can hog all the glory.
What did he resign from? Or did he re-sign?
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
In terms of value, I think this is a pretty fair deal; Montreal is dealing from a position of strength and addressing a position of weakness. Whether or not they chose the right guy remains to be seen, and will be Gauthier's legacy.
In terms of value, I think this is a pretty fair deal; Montreal is dealing from a position of strength and addressing a position of weakness. Whether or not they chose the right guy remains to be seen, and will be Gauthier's legacy.
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You think? I kind of feel like I imagine Jack's mother did when her dopey kid came home with a bag of magic beans.
You think? I kind of feel like I imagine Jack's mother did when her dopey kid came home with a bag of magic beans.
thecomicbookguy
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Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
After reading about some of the stuff he did, I'm surprised they still had a fan base by the time he died. Of course, I'm sure a lot of what we know now was spun back then, so many fans didn't know about it. Also, Leafs fans are crazy (not necessarily a bad thing).
After reading about some of the stuff he did, I'm surprised they still had a fan base by the time he died. Of course, I'm sure a lot of what we know now was spun back then, so many fans didn't know about it. Also, Leafs fans are crazy (not necessarily a bad thing).
OvahInDovah
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Ah, but those magic beans eventually led to gold, no?
I do think it's fair value. Just my .02, but consider:
* Goaltenders aren't exactly at a premium right now. Plenty to be had via free agency.
* Goaltender's dont being back much in value anymore, anyhow. And why should they? It's been a while since a Cup winner had an elite goalie. Lots of talk during the playoffs about the diminishing importance of the goalie. Halak wants between 4-5M per year. You think he deserves that? Ask Vancouver how happy they are with Luongo's deal. Or Chicago with Huet's. Or Boston with Thomas.
* Lars Eller is a very good, near ready prospect. That's not hyperbole. He was outstanding overseas and he handled himself well for his first year here. He also fills an organizational need (Center; and one with at least some size and solid two way play).
* As for Schultz, a big guy who likes to fight? On our D? Yes please. He's a couple of years away, but yes.
* Once can not ignore the cap implications for Montreal with this deal, either. Halak would've cost too much. For better or worse, Carey is the man, and how much is he realistically going to cost next season? This gives them a shot at retaining Plekanec if they wish.
Only time will tell...but I'm not disappointed. Sad to see Halak go, but we all knew someone was heading out the door.
Ah, but those magic beans eventually led to gold, no?
I do think it's fair value. Just my .02, but consider:
* Goaltenders aren't exactly at a premium right now. Plenty to be had via free agency.
* Goaltender's dont being back much in value anymore, anyhow. And why should they? It's been a while since a Cup winner had an elite goalie. Lots of talk during the playoffs about the diminishing importance of the goalie. Halak wants between 4-5M per year. You think he deserves that? Ask Vancouver how happy they are with Luongo's deal. Or Chicago with Huet's. Or Boston with Thomas.
* Lars Eller is a very good, near ready prospect. That's not hyperbole. He was outstanding overseas and he handled himself well for his first year here. He also fills an organizational need (Center; and one with at least some size and solid two way play).
* As for Schultz, a big guy who likes to fight? On our D? Yes please. He's a couple of years away, but yes.
* Once can not ignore the cap implications for Montreal with this deal, either. Halak would've cost too much. For better or worse, Carey is the man, and how much is he realistically going to cost next season? This gives them a shot at retaining Plekanec if they wish.
Only time will tell...but I'm not disappointed. Sad to see Halak go, but we all knew someone was heading out the door.
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Ian Schultz is a forward.
You didn't think you got Jeff Schultz in this deal, did you?
Ian Schultz is a forward.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
Aargh, misread that. Not as helpful, but also not the centerpiece. I thought his goal/assist totals were a bit gaudy for a Defensemen.
You didn't think you got Jeff Schultz in this deal, did you?
Ian Schultz is a forward.
Aargh, misread that. Not as helpful, but also not the centerpiece. I thought his goal/assist totals were a bit gaudy for a Defensemen.
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Oh trust me, Leafs fans knew what Ballard was doing, and we weren't happy about it at all.
Oh trust me, Leafs fans knew what Ballard was doing, and we weren't happy about it at all.
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CBC reports Danny Briere & his son were involved in a car accident early today:
CBC reports Danny Briere & his son were involved in a car accident early today:
bronconick
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Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
Considering Gauthier said on TSN today that he had no contact with Halak or his agent to even ask for contract demands between the end of the season until today when he told him he was traded, he must have been a mind reader to know that.
This is just another round of "We love Carey Price" in the Montreal front office, and he's going to have about one week before he hears "We want Halak" in French raining down from the rafters.
At least the Sharks won't be the only ones making dumbass moves in net.
Considering Gauthier said on TSN today that he had no contact with Halak or his agent to even ask for contract demands between the end of the season until today when he told him he was traded, he must have been a mind reader to know that.
This is just another round of "We love Carey Price" in the Montreal front office, and he's going to have about one week before he hears "We want Halak" in French raining down from the rafters.
At least the Sharks won't be the only ones making dumbass moves in net.
unh_hockey
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OvahInDovah
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Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
I'll restate, as a caveat, that I'm not sold on the deal; only that I think that this is about as good of a deal that was going to be had. Now, to your point about Gauthier not speaking with Allan Walsh, it is important to remember that Halak had arbitration rights. Additionally, Walsh has not exactly been stable in dealing with the Canadiens. Finally - when Kari Lehton gets a deal that pays him more than 3M per season with Dallas, do you really think that Halak is going to be asking for anything less?
I'll restate, as a caveat, that I'm not sold on the deal; only that I think that this is about as good of a deal that was going to be had. Now, to your point about Gauthier not speaking with Allan Walsh, it is important to remember that Halak had arbitration rights. Additionally, Walsh has not exactly been stable in dealing with the Canadiens. Finally - when Kari Lehton gets a deal that pays him more than 3M per season with Dallas, do you really think that Halak is going to be asking for anything less?
thecomicbookguy
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Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
Some of the stuff reminds me of the crap that Tom Yawkey pulled when he was alive. Miserable bastiges, the both of them.
I think Down Goes Brown has convinced me to take the Leafs as my #2 NHL team.
Oh trust me, Leafs fans knew what Ballard was doing, and we weren't happy about it at all.
Some of the stuff reminds me of the crap that Tom Yawkey pulled when he was alive. Miserable bastiges, the both of them.
I think Down Goes Brown has convinced me to take the Leafs as my #2 NHL team.
Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
Good - I need some backup on here! 
Good - I need some backup on here!
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
I'm looking forward to the draft to see if Burke makes any moves. I like Burke a lot. He's very entertaining, and I appreciate his bluntness.
Good - I need some backup on here!
I'm looking forward to the draft to see if Burke makes any moves. I like Burke a lot. He's very entertaining, and I appreciate his bluntness.
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I agree about Burke, and expect he'll be wheelin' and dealin' before and during the draft.
Wish I felt the same way about Wilson -- still don't think he's the best coach for the Buds.
I agree about Burke, and expect he'll be wheelin' and dealin' before and during the draft.
Wish I felt the same way about Wilson -- still don't think he's the best coach for the Buds.
Re: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs IV: "The game puck just got Prongered"
From DGB: "If you'd like to make an offer, send it my way during the first two rounds. Seriously. Just come on over and pull up a chair. I'm going to be looking for something to kill the time."
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