FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
80% of the LGW.com boards will keep beating it to the thought anyway.
80% of the LGW.com boards will keep beating it to the thought anyway.
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aparch
Acetaminamerican
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
Barry Trotz coaches like it's NHL 98. Two scoring lines, a checking line, and a grinder line. If you're not top 6 in offense, find a new NHL system to play in.
The NHL/NHLPA just doesn't want to admit that Nashville doesn't have room for those types of players on their roster. All four are Rich Peverley types that they don't have room for on the bottom two lines. O'Reilly and Spaling especially.
Barry Trotz coaches like it's NHL 98. Two scoring lines, a checking line, and a grinder line. If you're not top 6 in offense, find a new NHL system to play in.
jmh
win or lose, we booze
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
For what it's worth, I'm not sure why Housley isn't in. He's, what, fourth all-time in points among defensemen? I'm not sure what they're waiting for with Andreychuk (640 goals!) either.
Nieuwendyk scored 51 goals for the '89 Flames, tied with Joe Mullen for the team lead and nobody besides the two of them had more than 27. I'd call that more than supplemental. Still, I agree with your broader point that offensive numbers need to be looked at in the context of their era.
For what it's worth, I'm not sure why Housley isn't in. He's, what, fourth all-time in points among defensemen? I'm not sure what they're waiting for with Andreychuk (640 goals!) either.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
Gerbe resigns in Buffalo; 3yrs/4.3M total. That could turn into a good value....
Gerbe resigns in Buffalo; 3yrs/4.3M total. That could turn into a good value....
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
Florida overpays for Tomas Kopecky - 4 yrs/$12 mil.
Seriously, dude's nothing more than a 3rd/4th line checker without a Toews, Hossa, or Kane on his line.
Florida overpays for Tomas Kopecky - 4 yrs/$12 mil.
Seriously, dude's nothing more than a 3rd/4th line checker without a Toews, Hossa, or Kane on his line.
OvahInDovah
Active member
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
Gotta get to the cap floor....
Gotta get to the cap floor....
OvahInDovah
Active member
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
The NHL has released a statement refuting this. On BobbyMac's twitter:
Edit: Seems that the the NHLPA raised the issue with players' agents, according to McKenzie.
The NHL has released a statement refuting this. On BobbyMac's twitter:
Edit: Seems that the the NHLPA raised the issue with players' agents, according to McKenzie.
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jmh
win or lose, we booze
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
The Caps set the market when they overpaid Brooks Laich.
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I saw that he only played 17 games in the playoffs for the Devils in the 2002-2003 season and figured they didn't win it...whoops. Must have missed a few games due to injury.
His first full season in the NHL was '87-'88, so it's not like he played the entire decade.
If I'm understanding that right, Drury ultimately decided to take less money during this buyout process than he could have received?
That's terrible.
I saw that he only played 17 games in the playoffs for the Devils in the 2002-2003 season and figured they didn't win it...whoops. Must have missed a few games due to injury.
His first full season in the NHL was '87-'88, so it's not like he played the entire decade.
If I'm understanding that right, Drury ultimately decided to take less money during this buyout process than he could have received?
That's terrible.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
Laich is a pretty solid 2nd/3rd line center who likely has several 50+ pt seasons ahead of him. Kopecky will likely post 25-30 pts. in FLA, at best - far worse overpayment there.
EDIT: Yes, Drury will get $3M & change, instead of the $5M he would've been due.
Laich is a pretty solid 2nd/3rd line center who likely has several 50+ pt seasons ahead of him. Kopecky will likely post 25-30 pts. in FLA, at best - far worse overpayment there.
EDIT: Yes, Drury will get $3M & change, instead of the $5M he would've been due.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
Habs trade Wisnewski's rights to the BJs for a conditional 7th round pick. It becomes a 5th rounder if they get him signed before July 1st.
Habs trade Wisnewski's rights to the BJs for a conditional 7th round pick. It becomes a 5th rounder if they get him signed before July 1st.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
Roman Hamrlik also rejected a one year offer by Montreal and will almost assuredly be available on 7.1.
Roman Hamrlik also rejected a one year offer by Montreal and will almost assuredly be available on 7.1.
MavHockey14
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Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
I really like what Buffalo did with Gerbe, that's a steal, IMHO.
I really like what Buffalo did with Gerbe, that's a steal, IMHO.
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
He has certainly paid his dues and proved himself to the organization last year. Put up 16 goals in 64 games. Given the fact he now has security and an increased role, look for him to develop into a 20-25 goal scorer.
He has certainly paid his dues and proved himself to the organization last year. Put up 16 goals in 64 games. Given the fact he now has security and an increased role, look for him to develop into a 20-25 goal scorer.
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
Paul Kariya retires. Another career lost to concussions.
Paul Kariya retires. Another career lost to concussions.
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It is a shame to see his career end this way. He sure was fun to watch though. Overall a very good career.
It is a shame to see his career end this way. He sure was fun to watch though. Overall a very good career.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
The FA pool is weak, especially among puck-moving defensemen. That said, I doubt Wiz signs with the BJs unless they offer him a king's ransom between now and noon on Friday.
The FA pool is weak, especially among puck-moving defensemen. That said, I doubt Wiz signs with the BJs unless they offer him a king's ransom between now and noon on Friday.
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Hall of Fame worthy, or in the same boat as Lindros (hurt too often)?
Hall of Fame worthy, or in the same boat as Lindros (hurt too often)?
P
Priceless
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Re: 2011 NHL Off-Season: The Puck Boat edition
I'm biased so I would put him in. With only 480 goals I doubt he gets it. Without the injuries there's no telling what he could have done.
I'm biased so I would put him in. With only 480 goals I doubt he gets it. Without the injuries there's no telling what he could have done.
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