Kor Qel Droma Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 That was inevitable. I wonder if Ed Belfour is going to land anywhere. Personally I hope that he ends up in Phoenix, since that's where everyone else is going this season. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
mr insomniac Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 ^ last i heard was Florida. that should make Auld happy. I took this job because I thought you were just a legend. Just a story. A story to scare little kids. But you're the real deal. The demon who dares to challenge God. So what the hell do you want? Don't seem to me like you're out to make this stinkin' world a better place. Why you gotta kill all my men? Why you gotta kill me? Nothing personal. It's just revenge.
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Nah, Florida has already bailed on the Eagle. Here's the link. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
mr insomniac Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 ah okay, didn't know that, thx for the link. makes me think no one has faith in his repaired back. I took this job because I thought you were just a legend. Just a story. A story to scare little kids. But you're the real deal. The demon who dares to challenge God. So what the hell do you want? Don't seem to me like you're out to make this stinkin' world a better place. Why you gotta kill all my men? Why you gotta kill me? Nothing personal. It's just revenge.
alanschu Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Sounds like he's in trouble. Might be best to just retire.
alanschu Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 An another question, why are large threads deemed "bad" and get closed? It's not like it's confusing for people joining the thread, as the past few threads have already demonstrated the people that are talking about the NHL are the same people anyways. ANd it's just current events usually, so it's not like someone would need to come in on page one anyways.
mkreku Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I enjoy seeing the NHL thread getting bigger and bigger.. This new thread is too tiny. And it'll remain tiny since this is the slowest part of the season for the NHL. I wouldn't mind the thread-cutting in the autumn, after the NHL season started (as we're usually a lot more active by then), but now..? Our NHL thread is going to be puny for months! Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I was kind of hoping that we could have waited until the new season started as well before starting version 5.0. In unrelated news, the Oil locked up second line center Jaret Stoll to a two year deal. I didn't see any terms on there, but as long as he makes less than 6.5 over the two seasons I'll be happy. Plus Stolly is bagging Rachel Hunter. Nice work for a farm boy from Saskatchewan. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
alanschu Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 The terms I heard was 4.4 million. Not sure where, it was from a poster (so take it with a grain of salt) on hfboards.
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I was just reading that thread as we speak, Alan. The source is Sportsnet, so you're right about the grain of salt thing. Now we just need to sign Hemsky and trade for Gonchar and we'll be ready!! Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
alanschu Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I'm not high on Gonchar personally. I'm not sure who we'd have to give up for him either. Pittsburgh might like him on the team just to reach the salary floor.
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Me myself, I'd have to say the top four offensive d-men in the league over the past five years have been Pronger, Neidermeyer, Lidstrom and Gonchar. I'm too lazy to check the stats but I'm about 80% sure that Gonchar has the most goals out of the four in the past couple of seasons. Sure he's no gem in his own end, but he's not as Horrible as he's portrayed in the forums. As for who we'd give up, I'd say Bergeron and possibly Pouliout(sp?). I think that the Pens would jump for a chance to reunite Crosby with one of his old linemates. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
alanschu Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 He struggled this past season, which adds question marks. The thing is, Pittsburgh isn't exactly stacked in the backend either.
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 22, 2006 Posted July 22, 2006 I feel dumb for leaving Sergei Zubov off of my list. Okay so Gonch is one of the top five offensive dmen. And who wouldn't struggle in Pittsburgh? Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
alanschu Posted July 22, 2006 Posted July 22, 2006 Well, they're likely getting Evengi Malkin there as well. I'd be surprised if Pittsburgh gave him up, though they may opt for a younger player. I don't think Edmonton has what Pittsburgh is looking for.
Hurlshort Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=172126&hubname=nhl I don't get how Briere is worth that much. He's good, but I wouldn't even say he's a top line center. It seems like the arbitration hearings are going the wrong way. On the other hand, I would say that Scott Gomez is worth 5 million. I guess we'll see.
alanschu Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Why wouldn't you say he's a top line center? He was far and away above a point per game all season, including the playoffs.
Hurlshort Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Briere was great last season, but he also was limited due to injury. He's a little guy and will have trouble taking the punishment that top line centers have to endure. He's also, according to what I've read since I've rarely seen him, not a defensively responsible forward. That's a big knock in my eyes. Looking at Scott Gomez, he's defense first and still managed to put up points.
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 And what, Gomez is a giant? If I was a GM I wouldn't pick either of them for my team. For the kind of coin these guys want I'd pick up Brian Rolston instead. I watched a whole heck of a lot of Buffalo last season ( mostly for Rick Jeanerette and his wicked awesome commentary) and Briere was a dynamo who elevated the play of his linemates, who were for the most part J.P. Dumont and Jochen Hecht. Put those two on the wings with Gomez and he wouldn't crack 50 points. Just my opinion, but Briere>Gomez. Although Gomez is the better passer, Briere has that spark that can rally a team behind him. I don't get that watching Gomez. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
Hurlshort Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Belfour signed with Florida. I dislike the eagle intensely, he seems like a douchebag and he said some messed up stuff when he ditched the Sharks awhile back, but I think this is good for the Panthers. Auld will have someone to split time with as he adjusts to being a starting goalie. Belfour will probably get another 30-35 games under his belt before he retires.
GhostofAnakin Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 IMO, Buffalo would be silly not to sign and keep Briere. Just offer him a multi-year deal and he'll likely drop his per year price down to about $4 to $4.5 million, rather than $5 million. Eddie's worth a gamble if it's in the $1 to $1.5 million range, but not worth it if it's higher than that. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
mkreku Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 I'm just happy he's not in Toronto anymore. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
GhostofAnakin Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 So are Leaf fans. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
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