Kanada Kev Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hey, what about calling up Daigle too and get 'em to play together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Bonk is a UFA as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Bonk is a UFA as well!There's our line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Jesus H. Christ. Mark Gandler is living in a fantasy world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I am terrified of the idea of having Samsonov and Yashin on the same team. There is no way that Gainey will ever let this happen. He must've had a good laugh when he heard the Gandler interview.Chelios signed a new one year deal with Detroit... How does he still have the wheels?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 My advice to Yashin: "Go back to Russia!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Word on the street is that Keenan will be the new coach of the Flames....As a Flames fan Im not really sure what to think. Bit of a one trick pony...we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 How about Sean Burke as a backup in Buffalo? I did some morning research, and it is completely possible...the Sabres would like to have some experience behind Miller, and Burke is a great mentor....Isn't Burke 108 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 ............yet he's still a more viable option than Martin Gerber.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 no comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Crosby swepped the awards last night! Hart (MVP), Art Ross (Top scorer), and Lester B. Pearson (NHLPA MVP).It's a busy couple of weeks in the NHL... Last night was awards night, next friday is the entry draft, and then finally comes July 1st free agency day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Bettman is such a toolWhy is Bettman so scared of Canada?Jun 21, 2007 04:30 AMDamien CoxGary Bettman's worst trait as a public speaker is that when he attempts to be clever, he comes off as being disingenuous.The NHL commissioner's words out of yesterday's board of governors meeting in New York pertaining to Jim Balsillie's attempted purchase of the Nashville Predators and relocation to Hamilton were a prime example of Bettman baloney.Example A: "I'm not exactly sure why people are focused on the Nashville Predators being anywhere other than Nashville at this point in time."Well, golly gee, Gary, could it be that the team's attendance sucked huge last season despite a 110-point performance and the current owner, Craig Leipold, activated a clause last week notifying the city of plans to break the lease if attendance is lousy again?Could that possibly be it, Mr. Commissioner?Only Wayne Gretzky himself was openly discussing yesterday the slam-dunk success the Predators would be in Hamilton in a U.S. talk show interview."If the franchise is able to move into that area, it'll be tremendously successful," said Gretzky. "We all know that." Well, everybody except Bettman, apparently.The commish went on to make himself look even sillier by saying, "I'm not in favour of doing anything to destabilize an existing franchise."And what does he think is happening with the Preds while they float in uncertainty? Two prime free agents are already gone, with Peter Forsberg and Paul Kariya next to head out the door. Most in the hockey world believe Leipold is determined not to sink another dime into the team and will reduce it to the lowest possible payroll.Gosh, that'll certainly stabilize things in Music City.It could well be that by being so obviously insulting to the incredibly successful Balsillie, an entrepreneur and businessman whose jock Bettman couldn't carry, the NHL czar is hoping Balsillie will ultimately become so annoyed by the process that he'll walk away.Worked with the Pens, after all.Perhaps the most insulting bit of noise Bettman directed Balsillie's way was to say yesterday that no application had been completed and therefore the quarter-billion dollar ownership transfer couldn't possibly even be discussed.Not sure, but when Michael Eisner and Wayne Huizenga were being courted in nauseating fashion, it's hard to remember anyone raising a stink about filling out correct dates of birth.And those fellows sure were dedicated to being long-term owners, weren't they?Fact is, the guvs already know Balsillie very well. They unanimously approved his purchase of the Pens before Bettman and lieutenant Bill Daly drove him away.It's beyond bizarre why the NHL commissioner now appears intent on treating the RIM impresario like a grubby panhandler.The most reasonable process for Bettman to follow would have been to invite Balsillie to Manhattan yesterday to make a presentation to the board and answer a few questions. Nothing formal. No vote on the ownership of the Predators.Just one businessman quietly talking turkey with 29 prospective partners. Balsillie's got his own plane. He certainly could have rejigged his schedule. Maybe he could have offered a thought or two on how the NHL might achieve greater success in the wireless world.Instead, Bettman avoided dealing with the issue at all. The biggest news of the day then became that Jeremy Jacobs, Bettman's No. 1 supporter, who has singlehandedly remade the once proud Boston Bruins into a failed franchise, is now chairman of the board.The battlefield is now well-defined. Three Americans – Bettman, Daly and Jacobs – dedicated to defeating Balsillie's bid to bring hockey to the world's richest hockey market.And never having to really explain why.Rule Changes• The salary cap will rise to "between $48 (million) and 50ish," Gary Bettman said.• The board elected Jeremy Jacobs as chairman and Tom Hicks as vice-chair.• A player may be awarded a penalty shot if he is fouled on a clear breakaway outside his defensive zone.• Referees are now allowed to assess a major penalty and a game misconduct when an injury results from interference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Can you imagine the celebration for hockey fans when Bettman finally decides to leave? Or, when the owners get off their asses and dump him as the commissioner? It can't be soon enough.http://www.firebettman.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Bob McKenzie6/22/2007 4:45:57 PMThe Nashville Predators have traded goaltender Tomas Vokoun to the Florida Panthers for a first-round pick and two second-round picks. Vokoun, 30, was 27-12-4 with a 2.40 goals against average and .920 save percentage in 44 games with the Predators last season. He missed time in the middle of the season with a thumb injury, and backup Chris Mason ended up putting up even better numbers (24-11-4, 2.38, .925). Vokoun has four years remaining on a contract extension signed before the 2006-2007 season, while Mason has one year remaining on his current deal. Initially a 9th-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 1994, Vokoun emerged as a starter in Nashville, playing in a career-high 73 games in 2003-2004. Florida's starter last year, Ed Belfour, is headed for unrestricted free agency, so Vokoun does fill a huge need for the Panthers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 What do you candian fans think of the hamerlik signing? I think its a high price to pay for him. Kinda like the mcabe and kubina signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 What do you candian fans think of the hamerlik signing? I think JFJ is a facking idiot and created this over-priced market for defencemen. That being said, I can live with this signing. Hamerlik will be fine and certainly make them stronger 5 on 5 than Souray did. The Habs addressed the loss of Bonk as well by getting Smoke, even though he is a poor mans version........ironically enough, making more money than Radek. As for the powerplay? Yeah. That is going to need some serious work. Hopefully Markov steps up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 The money for Hamrlik is reasonable considering the market. But I think he's going to cause Habs fans a lot of stress in his own end. Maybe not as much as Souray, but stress nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Any word if the Leafs have hired the "assistant" (read: replacement) for JFJ yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Toskala signs extension with Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs and netminder Vesa Toskala have agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract extension.The Maple Leafs have acquired Toskala and winger Mark Bell from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a conditional first-round pick, a second-round pick in 2007 and a 2009 fourth-round pick back on June 22nd.The 30-year-old was 26-10-1 with a 2.35 goals against average and .908 save percentage with San Jose in 2006/07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 TSN's sister station in Quebec RDS reports that the Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Tom Kostopoulos to a two-year contract worth $900,000 a season.Kostopoulos, 28, became an unrestricted free agent on July 1.A seventh-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1999, Kostopoulos spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Kings.In 76 games last season, the six-foot, 205 pound winger scored seven goals and 22 points with 73 penalty minutes.Kostopoulos has scored 25 goals and 45 assists in 231 career games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Now I can finally have my dream line of Garth Murray/Ryan Russell/Tom Kostopoulos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 The money for Hamrlik is reasonable considering the market. But I think he's going to cause Habs fans a lot of stress in his own end. Maybe not as much as Souray, but stress nonetheless. Although his plus/minus is improving in his later career. He was a +8 last year on an excellent Calgary defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 He was +22 last year. He was +8 in 05/06. Booche says you're a Leafs fan Jaimoe. Please tell me that isn't true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hahahahaha. The proof is in the pudding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I just woke up when I posted that. Damn it. I knew he was a +22 when the fog lifted. I can't believe Briere turned down a plea from Jean Beliveau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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