Cantousent Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 heh, I almost feel as if I could participate in the hockey talk around here, what with all the info I get from the thread. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Wow, I guess Brian Burke wants to make sure that his presence is felt in Anaheim. Dump that salary Biatch! Now he's down to about 32 million with six or seven roster spots to fill. I hate the Ducks, no question, but Steve Rucchin, despite being nearly as injury prone as Lindros, is actually a very gifted two way center. I think his presence will be sorely missed in Anaheim. Is Federov going to take all the draws on the PK? Good luck, and I hope the tie for second last place in the west goes as planned... Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 It's pretty odd how the Ducks went from fighting for the Stanley cup as a really tight knit team to having a bunch of expensive talent and not being able to make the playoffs. Some people blame Giguerre for not following up his playoff run, but I think they gave away their heart when they let Kariya leave. Ah well, it's a different league this year. I don't think it's a bad idea to try and build a team around Federov, so we'll see. They'll still be Shark bait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oerwinde Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 but I think they gave away their heart when they let Kariya leave. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Much like how Vancouver went downhill once Linden got traded, then went back up once they got him back. He may not be the best player, but I just can't imagine the team without him. I'd expect once he retires that he'd come back on in some role, maybe coaching or something. The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 This may seem odd, but my pot inspired stoner senses tell me Vancouver is going to the finals this year. Over the past twenty five years they have gone to the dance ( with their ugly cousin, to boot) in '82 and '94. Does anyone else see the pattern? I can overlook the fact that Dan Cloutier just doesn't have it and maybe this is the season they get great scoring from lines 2 through 4. As for who they will be playing against, I can't figure out which team in the East will emerge on top. On paper Philly looks great, but lets see how the injuries pan out. Ditto for Pittsburgh minus the 'looks good on paper part' . Atlanta has as much of a shot as Boston, Ottawa, and Tampa Bay. 43 days until it counts... Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 And today Roberto Luongo from Florida turned down a 5 year, 25 million dollar contract five minutes before his arbitration meeting. In said meeting he was awarded a one year deal worth 3.2 mil. I think somebody needs to fire their agent... Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Except he'll be an UFA after that, so in terms of looking out for #1 it could still work out better for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I just found out Alex Korolyuk has decided to play in Russia next year. He wasn't very well known outside of the SJ Sharks, but he was a very talented player who could occasionally dominate a game. It's too bad, because I thought he'd come of age in the new NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I've seen quite a few SJ games on teevee and thought Korolyuk was pretty gifted as well. The other night I started a lengthy, big winded post about why I thought the Sharks might be in trouble this year. I didn't post it because I conflicted myself so many times. San Jose is a young, fast paced team. Super fun to watch. But with the loss of a slew of their veteran players, this team is going to need a few more seasons to mature, I think. Nearly every player on the team is going to need a career year to get the Sharks into the playoffs. I'd like to see it happen, but the the conference really seems a bit too deep for SJ to keep afloat... Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Except he'll be an UFA after that, so in terms of looking out for #1 it could still work out better for him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually Luongo still has another year after this one before he becomes an UFA. I c&p'd this from the NHL site: The Panthers can begin renegotiating with Luongo on Jan. 1 for another long-term deal. As a restricted free agent, the netminder can seek arbitration next summer or negotiate a new deal with the team. If there is no deal by Dec. 1, 2006, Luongo would be forced to sit out the 2006-07 season before becoming an unrestricted free agent at the completion of that season. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Yes I see that. I imagine that as soon as Florida said they were taking him to arbitration, he was likely going to refuse any long term deal. I get the feeling he wants out of there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I say ship him off to the Canucks for Cloutier. Tickets are going on sale for Edmonton games soon. I'm excited. Some friends and I are going to break my NHL game cherry in the new year. Hopefully we're looking to score seats for the Feb.4 game versus Vancouver. When does training camp start for the Oil? Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Not sure when training camp is going to be. I also plan on spending copious amounts of money on hockey games, even though I probably shouldn't :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I'm gone for a week and NOONE EVEN MENTIONS THE LEAFS WHILE I AM GONE?! Hethens. Anyhow, did anyone watch that silly Hockey Boxing Thingie they showed a short while ago? Featuring Link "The Missing Link" Gaetz.. If the new rules end up working as they should, that's where I predict the old-time enforcers will end up working instead. Which is fine with me, since I've never believed in fighting in hockey (I believe in better referees). Did anyone hear about the Zetterberg rumour? Someone said he might end up in Toronto.. for Alexander Steen. I'd love to have Zetterberg, but I'd hate to lose Steen. Steen (who is admittedly unproven in the NHL) is like a smaller, less talented version of Ovechkin. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Hey, it was a slow week with the exception of Hossa/Heatley. I keep reading rumours of Ryan Smyth being involved in a trade with Detroit. If it nets the Oil Zetterburg, I'm all for it. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 There's a chat recording with Kevin Lowe at the Oilers homepage. Sounds like they have a verbal agreement for a one year deal, in case they can't get the figures down for a multi-year deal by the time training camp starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Here is a link with the Oilers TV schedule. How accurate it is, who knows? http://www.stevesoilerssite.com/schedule.html Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 My roommate said that there are 78 Oiler games televised this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Of those 78 games 10 are pay per views. I ordered a few of them last year and was highly entertained. Backstage interviews after the games and during intermissions were a plus. On a sadder note the season opener on October fifth will be carried by TSN. As much as I'm looking forward to hockey I haven't missed Pierre McGuire and his 'he's a warrior, what a monster play' quotes. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 And hockey is way more entertaining this way... http://sites.gizoogle.com/?url=http://foru...ic=36105&st=390 Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Wow, I feel smarter having clicked on that link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I wonder what's up in NHL-land? Still 140+ players not signed and nothing seems to be happening. I mean, there are even some big names unsigned as of yet (Bondra, come to Toronto, you know you want to!). As soon as the Leafs settles the Nolan dispute, they will have some room to move again. Leafs desperately needs high scoring wingers! Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 We still have a month to go. Everybody is just gearing up for training camps. I don't think we'll see much activity until the end of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Datsyuk signed with a russian club today. He was saying that he wanted at least $6 million to return to Detroit, and Detroit 'only' offered him 5.. The guy was comparing himself to Thornton and Heatley, and although I think Datsyuk is a really talented hockey player with a very bright future, that might still be a bit.. optimistic of him. He's not quite a Thornton or Heatley yet. This is a problem though. Zetterberg and his agent postponed their dealings with Detroit for a few days to wait until the Detroit-Datsyuk situation solved itself. With Datsyuk gone, I am sure Detroit are quite keen on keeping Zetterberg.. and Toronto is out of the game again. Damn. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Truth Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Well I guess those rumors of Datsyuk being signed and traded to Toronto are over for now!! With Pavel in Russia !! Detroit will hang on to Mr. Zetterberg Now if Calgary could only find a way to get Zetterberg they need a good left winger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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