2009 NHL Trade Deadline Open Thread II
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Too Irish…but other than that…meh…
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
You have no problem marrying an Irish woman! ;)
"For reason, ruling alone, is a force confining; and passion, unattended, is a flame that burns to its own destruction.
Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion; that it may sing; " - The Prophet
The Hungarian takes the edge off :P
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Oh does it now? ;) How about the Transylvanian edge?
"For reason, ruling alone, is a force confining; and passion, unattended, is a flame that burns to its own destruction.
Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion; that it may sing; " - The Prophet
Serves delicious casseroles in a variety of fashions :D
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
I’d argue some leadership and grit wouldn’t hurt us either. And a proven top-6 RW. Plus, I feel like NYI is the best play to unload Schultz and maybe Mo…
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I actually think Guerin would be a pretty good fit, depending on cost, of course.
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I wonder if the Bruins knew what they were doing when they unloaded Jurcina for 4th? For a while it seemed like a steal, and he hasn’t been a bad pickup, but now? I think we would be luck to break even on that one…
by ThreePingPost on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
If GMGM traded Schultz or Mo for Guerin there should be a riot in the streets. I think Guerin could help us, but he’s not worth that much.
I mean, I’d take a bucket of pucks for Schultz at this point. I hate him.
Mo… could go either way. But I figure if Mo goes, Karl can come back. And we’d be able to worry less about delay of game penalties.
He’s not worth both though.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
You shouldn’t hate him. He’s good and will be very, very good. Be patient.
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Dude’s been first or second among defensemen in +/- every year and he’s only 22 which is really young for his size and position. Plus, he plays against good opponents, who don’t score much when he’s on the ice and doesnt take amyn penalties. He’s a keeper.
I’d like him a whole lot more if the dude would hit occasionally.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
Why? Who cares if he hits if he’s effective without doing it much?
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I understand not going out of his way to hit, but I’ll swear the guy actively avoids them. I remember at one point in the last Pens game he had a chance to rub Malkin out and instead just let him slide by between Schultz and the boards and pick up a lose puck in the corner.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
Well, it was Malkin that dumped it, just before he went around Schultz.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that’s generally called interference now, and it’s a point the NHL has been riding the refs on.
Well, I’ll stand corrected then. I thought they had a second-ish after the guy moved the puck where you could still take the body.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
Recognize that Schultz’s game lends itself to not sticking out when he’s playing his best, but sticking out like a sore thumb when he’s not.
Look at the numbers. Be patient. People with hockey smarts know Schultz has a great future (and a damn good present/past). Don’t you want to be smart? :)
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Eh… I’ll get there someday.
At the same time, I can’t help but feel like he’s too reactive. It seems like he’s out there going, “Excuse me sir, but I’d appreciate it if you wouldn’t enter my zone. Oh, you want to come in? Well, okay, but promise you won’t score a goal or anything.”
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
I can understand that to an extent but his game is based on position and disrupting the other team’s offense and he does it very well. Mo made a big hit Sunday and it led to a 2-on-1 and Kronwall did the same thing last night. Schultz doesn’t do that, and I don’t want him to.
Agreed! I think Schultz is very solid… which is more than I can say for some of the other guys on our D. Watching Neuvirth (or little Nemo as I call him) play last night just showed how crappy and inconsistent our defense is. It’s why I get fired up at the people who blame Jose all the time. I’m not saying people should stop hitting, but I think they need to focus more on minding the net and being in the right position at the right time. They’re not being paid millions to jerk it in the corner.
"For reason, ruling alone, is a force confining; and passion, unattended, is a flame that burns to its own destruction.
Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion; that it may sing; " - The Prophet
Remember John C. Odom
Minor league baseball player traded for 10 maple wood bats. Left his new team after three weeks. 6 months later he was dead from an overdose, possible suicide.
Yes, trading Schultz would be a very bad idea. I am not on board.
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The team would have to move a lot of salary to make room for Guerin and I think it’d be hard to do that and come out a better team.
As much as i like Guerin I just don’t see the fit on this Caps team…
by ThreePingPost on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
no, you’re not. if not him then someone else who can eat nails. Brash aside, we are a pretty soft team.
735 comments on Open Thread I in 4.5 hours – 2.7 per minute. Nice.
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Vermette sounds like someone shot his dog.
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When was the last time YOU went to Columbus?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Few years ago. Actually had fun there. Better town than, say, Cinci or Cleveland.
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Was thinking about CBJ
as a possible road-trip game for next season if the Caps get them as an away game.
It’s not too far a drive from DC (under 6 hours). My family took a trip out there for the world cup in 2004.
Holy crap, did you go 90 the whole way?
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Nor as nice as the urbane charm of Youngstown
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
Really? Better than Cinci or Cleveland? The heck you say….
by bilspacecadet on Mar 4, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
It wasn’t me
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Columbus is a good team this year who could go far (I’m thinking WCF). Also, it’s really not that bad a city.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
Oh for sure, he certainly has a much better chance of being in the playoffs. And I don’t mean to crap on the city, but if I had a choice…
Did Vermette grow up a sens fan? Probably not, since they didn’t exist until the 90s…
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
So what's everyone doing at noon?
Sticking with TSN, or switching to NHL Live/Vogs and Stretch/other?
I feel like Caps coverage is going to be heavily delayed, even regarding caps news.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
No. I liked Higgins a year ago but i don’t think we need a marginal center/winger at this point in time…
by ThreePingPost on Mar 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
*** Trade Alert ***
Jordan Leopold to Calgary for Nycholat and a pick
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Hey! a Crappy Caps Defenceman sighting!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
Leopold was a Caps target, if you believe rumors.
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WHAAAA?
That’s all Leopold fetched? Giguere should be fired on the spot before he can trade Laperriere for a labradoodle.
I’m a big fan of his brother, “player to be named”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
If they wanted Nycholat, just claim him…morons. Who the hell is running that show? And Calgary’s pick won’t be that high this year.
Assuming it’s an 09 pick
And the Avalanche sink deeper into mediocrity. Unless this is a plan to ensure they end up with Tavares, they’re freaking idiots.
And yet they worked the Caps two weeks ago. Ugh.
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Hey, sweet news!
Alex Ovechkin just left practice after taking a slap shot off of his right foot. He went to the bench in obvious pain, removed his skate and then was helped to the dressing room by a trainer.
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It could be this.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Good news is that, even if it’s bad, we still have 6 weeks before playoff time. Still, Russian machine don’t break, right?
He takes stingers like this all the time. From pure uninformed speculation, I can’t imagine he’d be out long if at all.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Why? He’s the sandpaper F out there – why not wait and see what other offers you can get? Why trade him before noon?
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I just thought that he was on the top of Ottawa's shopping list
They moved Vermette and I thought the only skater with a more obvious ticket out of town was Neil.
(Sorry… I don’t know why I made him all Irish in my first post. Pollack’s earlier picture of Chris O’Donnell must have thrown me)
He’s half price because he’s half a goalie
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Depends on how much you believe in the Bill Simmons “Ewing Theory”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
C’mon. Don’t freak out yet. There’s no reason to.
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Interesting
We’ll still win the division. Def be the #3 seed though, would need a good draw in the first round. But he won’t be out that long.
Thank god "The Woz" didn't come to the SouthEast
At least we will only have to face his wrath four times a year.
Andy Wozniewski for Danny Richmond?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions
I’m a bigger fan of his cousin, Danny Fairfax
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Shit
Meeting. Might have to follow on the cellphone…where btw, SBN hasn’t quite figured out how to let people comment from their ‘mobile’ site.
I had no idea who he was, so I googled him. His Wikipedia entry already has him playing with the Penguins. Updating that took what, 30 seconds?
Update:A team spokesman just told reporters that the injury is not believed to be serious. But judging from Ovechkin’s reaction — he smashed a stick or two on the way to the dressing room — this bears still watching.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 11:55 AM EST reply actions
I just laughed REALLY hard at the “ruh roh”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
Sean O'Donnell update
“Sportsnet has reported a one-year contract extension for Sean O’Donnell”
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Nylander Not Waiving his NTC
Buddy of mine just told me Nylander isnt waiving his NTC… trying to find out where he got that from…
Anyone else notice
Tarik keeps dropping subtle hints like “It could be an interesting day out here”? Or is he just trying to keep those hits coming?
Russian Machine Never Breaks
Maybe if she didn’t have a deeper voice than me …
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
“Another league source with knowledge of the situation in Denver says there’s "no chance” the Avalanche will move Ryan Smyth or Milan Hejduk"
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Look at you reading ESPN. Do you feel dirty now?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Jesus Pierre
Why do you and Burke go spoon?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Tom Poti
Could we potentially place Poti on LTIR and then use the cap space to make an acquisition?
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:03 PM EST reply actions
I doubt he’d actually be cleared for LTIR to begin with.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
Would that be the case. If he comes back with 5 games left could we not fit the numbers under the cap?
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
Tellqvist to Buffalo
I have heard that on the Buffalo radio since Miller got injured.
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:03 PM EST reply actions
TSN is seconding
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
Nah. Gerber had no years left on contract. The starting goaltender is hurt and the Leafs had cap space.
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Last year NHL network had the TSN feed. This year they’re doing the stupid nhl live broadcast. SNOOOZEEEE
Brian Burke:
You ask me if I have a God complex. Let me tell you something: I am God.
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Weren’t we all ecstatic when he signed here two years ago? Poor guy.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
I can think of $19.5 million reasons why it doesn’t feel too bad.
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I almost wouldn’t blame the guy if he refused to waive the NTC out of spite. He basically backed out of more money and years to sign here because his wife likes the area, and now we’re trying to make him leave again.
I could see that feeling like a bit of a backstab.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
I want him gone but he doesn’t owe it to anyone to waive that NMC, no matter how much we, GMGM, and the team don’t like it.
Yeah I’m inclined to agree. He’s just overpaid at this point.
Any chance we could waive him to free up cap space? I don’t really know how these things work.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
Can buy him out come summer, though.
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That’s really the only way to get rid of the guy?
Geez, now I understand how Toronto got so bad.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Why is TSN riding Tellqvist this high?
The dude is backing up Bryz on the 14th place team. How is he a guaranteed playoff winner? Jesus… what part of Canada does he come from?
I hear a little bit south of Saskatoon
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
Well if you read into it, a couple months ago he said he wasn’t asked to waive the NMC, now he’s not answering?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
He’s a good player in the right system. This isn’t the right system.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
My daugther and Dutchy’s daughter play on the same soccer team. Should have fun talking about the trades this weekend.
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
Nylander is staying in Washington
We need to stop hoping he gets moved. No one will take 2 more years of him, even if the last year is at on $3M.
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:16 PM EST reply actions
there’s still 2 hours and 44 mintues worth of hope left.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Never stop hoping.
But yes, he’s the longest of long shots to move, even if he was to waive his NMC.
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but why go after him now when you can pick him up on the cheap after the caps buy him out?
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Chicago has even less cap space than the Caps do (or in any event, not enough). They have the same problem, except their Nylander is a goalie.
speaking of which…how do those contracts compare? obviously the concensus is that both bulin and huet are overpaid…but are their contract situations any worse than nylander’s? couldn’t we buy either of them out over the summer the same way we would with nyles, and wouldn’t we rather have another goalie than a center that doesn’t dress?
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure on the numbers, but I’m guessing that Huet’s contract is too long (and it would just be toxic) for that to make sense and I don’t think they’re willing to trade Khabi, who may also still be injured.
As you can see, I didn’t do a lot of research here.
Personally, I would rather have Nylander. I am completely comfortable with rolling the dice on Neuvirth or Varlamov.
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
even if theo goes down with an injury?
in the playoffs? after last night?
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
I’d rather be rid of the next two years of Nylander at almost any cost. Getting a solid G – Khabi – would be icing on the cake.
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plus another russian in the room would be sort of awesome.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Btw, just crossed 1,000 comments on the day. Well done.
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Do we get a prize?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Free Candy?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Approximately the same percentage as the comments on TSN that have been worthwhile.
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I dunno – it’s worked so far.
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I can’t stand how people actually try to:
- Carry on discussions there and
- Actually go as far as continuing them between different Tarik posts.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
You guys are patient if you can read those comments.
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So my campus has a grass fire, which I’m laughing at cause Maintenence is just standing around staring at it.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
Don’t most campuses have grass fires that involve some sort of specialized glassware?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Not in a grass field between a creek and a parking lot.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
I like the TSN trade trackers results for the waiver transactions
Dallas gets: Morisson
Anaheim gets: Waivers
I hear Waivers has some upside…
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe he meant hair plugs?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Is he cursed too? Oh God help us if we go off on Simpsons tangents…
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
That’s bad
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha, yeah. I actually replied to that comment but I guess you didn’t see it. I, too, love Botch. I’ve never been to Washington State BUT i am interviewing These Arms Are Snakes tomorrow.
Wait, WHAT???
You’re freaking interviewing them? I can’t wait to see them. Are you going to the show?
I’m a huge TAAS fan. I drove all the way to Baltimore a couple years ago just to watch them open for Mastodon.
Yeah, playing in boston tomorrow and I know i’m, at least, speaking with Ryan. It’s for the radio station I DJ at.
Oh god, how I love Mastodon.
Ditto on Mastodon. Can’t wait for Crack the Skye.
That was a weird tour. TAAS and Mastodon sandwiching Cursive and Against Me! The folks who were there to see Cursive REALLY stood out.
Hey, no knocking Cursive. “Domestica” is one of my all time favorite albums. Though one time I saw them in Buffalo and I wanted to punch a lot of people there in the face.
yeah, It’s the station for Berklee College of Music. Done it for 3 years and it’s been a ton of fun. Especially since I get to pick my own music.
Do you dig Russian Circles? Brian Cook is their bassist now. I thought “Station” was one of the best albums of ’08.
I dug Enter but I haven’t heard Station. I don’t know how I let the news of Brian Cook being their bassist slip me. I’ll have to go check out Station then. And I did like what he did with Mouth of the Architect
Station rocks. It’s slightly “softer” than Enter, but the arrangements are better.
If you dug Botch, you should also check out Narrows, it’s Dave Verellen’s new band. Sounds a lot like Botch.
I also really like Helms Alee, which is Ben Verellen’s new band.
nah. Unfortunately, I live in Boston. Wish I lived in maryland still so I could see them there (even if I’ve never been to the R&RH)
The funny thing is, I swear that I see at least 10-15 fellow Caps season ticket holders at every “heavier” show that I go to. I saw a ton of people I recognized at a Sword show (including the Goat).
That’s good!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
This thread is reminding me just how hilarious the SImpsons were from about 93 until 99-ish. After that, I think they dropped off.
Nylander and Morrisonn to Phoenix for Morris and Jokinen?
Does that deal work?
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:29 PM EST reply actions
Anything to get rid of Nylander works.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
I was asking more…does it work cap wise?
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
They really need a “trade machine” like they have on ESPN for NBA trades
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:30 PM EST reply actions
ESPN says Jokinen for Lombardi and a first
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That's scary
Calgary is already on fire and picks up Leopold and Jokinen on trade day?
If Kipper can keep his focus they will be a scary team to face in post season.
Has Jokinen been to the playoffs? I dunno how well they’d do. Big Bert and Jokinen don’t stike me as being playoff horses.
Leopold is def a good pickup tho IMO
Jokinen has actually played the most NHL games without making the playoffs of any player in NHL history.
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Iginla and Jokinen? thats a TOUGH and talented first line
by ns on Mar 4, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Per Corey:
Alex Ovechkin just came back in the dressing room to grab something from his stall. He didn’t talk to the assembled reporters, but he was not limping, and his foot wasn’t swollen. Caps coach Bruce Boudreau said he talked to the training staff and they said Ovechkin has a sore foot, but he doesn’t expect his star left wing to miss any time.
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Taken off the ice early… trade coming!
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
Myabe Nylander has waived his NMC
According to Tarik “Michael Nylander – once again – wouldn’t confirm whether or not he has waived his no movement clause. But he’s certainly thinking he could be on the move today.”
If he hasn’t waived his NMC, why would he think he could be on the move?
I haven’t started my car but I may travel in a car today… hmmm Shrouds of Mystery
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe.. he… has!?!?
Maybe.. he… has!?!?Or maybe Tarik loves being as vague as humanly possible. hits baby, hits.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
To me, that says that Nylander gave GMGM a list of teams he’d waive his NMC for to see if GMGM could work something out with those teams. If so, he’d waive.
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That’s usually the way NMCs go, no?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. Which is why “Nylander – once again – wouldn’t confirm whether or not he has waived his no movement clause. But he’s certainly thinking he could be on the move today.”
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More from Tarik:
*Michael Nylander – once again – wouldn’t confirm whether or not he has waived his no movement clause. But he’s certainly thinking he could be on the move today.
“I’m just going to let it play out,” Nylander said. “There’s nothing I can do. In my case, I have a little say in what goes on. But I’m like everyone else.”
Asked if he expects to be a Capital later this afternoon. “You never know,” he said.
Boudreau said he’s also talked to Nylander in recent days, in an effort to keep the veteran “apprised” of the situation.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions
That’s actually a little more “interesting” than I’d have expected.
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Again, considering a couple months ago that he said nobody asked…
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
No kidding. Why must you toy with our emotions, Nyls?
Either he’s trying to pass the buck for any blame or he is actually willing to consider a move.
I don’t mind. He just made the next 2h20m a hell of a lot more interesting.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
That’s HUGELY interesting because there IS something he can do, he can say he isn’t going to waive it. From what he said there, I have to believe he has waived it, at least for certain teams.
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am I now the kid in class that regurgitates what the teacher just said so i can sound like i know what i’m talking about? :-)
Russian Machine Never Breaks
What do they do?
Actively scout the league for the ugliest players they can suit up?
What are they offering for Riley Cote and Brind’Amour?
*** Trade Alert ***
Montador for Nokaleinen.
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I was SOOOOOOOOOO hoping he would go to New Jersey
Just so I could see SATAN on the back of a DEVILS jersey
He will go to AHL and then get called up to the show with hope someone picks him up at 50% discount.
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
The Caps fan in me wants to see Pronger go to DC. The hockey fan in me wants him in St. Louis.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
No one’s off the market until 3pm. Don’t care what anyone says.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
I wanted Pronger too, though not at the rumored cost of Alzner.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
No, Calgary will somehow miraculously fall out, depriving us all of the sight of Jokinen offering drunken ladies a mustache ride down the “Red Mile” to the Saddledome.
I think I just died a little inside. I can’t explain why.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
“The good news is you have the one hundred and one season next year.”
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
I think he actually said “one hundred and oneth”
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Derek Morris...does this work?
1. Please Poti on LTIR until season end
2. Trade Morris for a midrange pick…like a 5th rounder.
Before you say Phoenix would not do this. They want to get the $1M owing to Morris off the books and do not have many teams that he would be willing to go to.
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:50 PM EST reply actions
Poti is not going to qualify for LTIR
You cant use LTIR to game the Salary Cap. That will result in sanctions against the Caps.
Is there some kind of minimum that a player has to have already missed to go on LTIR? I think a recurring injury on VC ice is justifiable, at least in terms of passing the laugh test.
Which brings up an interesting point – if Kozlov’s groin isn’t 100% (or at least at a point where it can hold up the rest of the way), do they look F?
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I don’t believe so. I do know they need to be cleared by a doctor to do so, however.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
No.. LTIR is based on the injury expectations
The teams needs to file an exception request due to a Bona Fide Long Term Injury that has supportive medical opinions suggesting that the player will miss AT LEAST 10 games and 24 days.
The League can both pre-emptively decline to grant an LTIR exception and/or review the actions of the team and player afterwards to determine that the LTIR exception was not valid ajd therefore subject to sanctions.
With Montador to the B’s does this help us or hurt us?
As in, does a Dman’s price tag rise or fall? I didn’t expect Montador to be traded (don’t think many did).
No NHL network
Any trades at all for the caps so far? Didnt wanna read through EVERY post. A quick recap would be great :)
No, you have to read through EVERY post.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Kiprusoff to Capitals? (e3)
According to sources within the Calgary Flames organisation, the Washington Capitals are willing to part with LW Alexander Ovechkin, a bag of pucks, a 3rd round pick and C Sergei Fedorov to obtain the services of G Mikka Kiprusoff. Remember, you heard it here first!
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
The Lean Pockets I’m having for lunch say “New Great Tasting Recipe” on the box. Kinda makes me feel stupid for eating the “Old Crappy Recipe” for so long.
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Sens Re-sign Kuba
three years 3.7 million according to this link
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=269704
Does that seem incredibly cheap, or is that supposed to be 3.7 per year?
I think that was mentioned around 1100 comments ago. :)
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Pothier cleared to play
He’s on with Vogs and Brent and he just said that Pothier has been cleared by the doctors to begin contact and he couyd go to Hershey pretty soon. Soooo, what does this mean for the Caps?
Rehab in Hershey is off the books right? keep him there til playoffs?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Or it’s limited to two weeks, isn’t it?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
But the League are dicks about it (see Kurtis Foster w/ MIN).
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Flashing the wedding band so the wife doesn’t get pissed?
by sincitycapsfan on Mar 4, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
Pothier to play is bad because he’s not going to be on his game this year. We shouldn’t expect anything from him this year. I hope the Caps don’t think he’s the answer to shoring up our D problems.
How has NHLN’s coverage been?
Those two saying anything of interest?
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I respect Clement. He thinks we need an insurance G. Guest was speculating a deal with CHI: Nyls + for Khabi. If only.
I will personally write a check to help that
I’ll just leave it blank and Mrs. Nylander can write in whatever she thinks is fair.
It only makes too much sense for both teams, so of course its not going to happen
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
They need a centre, we need to dump Nyls salary. Granted, taking on Khabibulin doesn’t help that, but it fills a need at backup G
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Khabibulin’s got a bad groin…that’s why Niemi had to start the other day
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
LaGreca and what’s his face never have any clue about the Capitals. If they read Tariks blog they’d be 100 time more informed than they are usually.
In all this talk about Pothier, we often forget how much he sucked when he was actually playing every game.
I disagree. Pothier was much better once Poti arrived and Green emerged, b/c less was expected of him.
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“We’ve kind of forgotten about the Toronto Maple Leafs.”
So has everyone else. For the last 10 years.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
This has been the most boring Deadline Day ever.
Pascal Leclaire and Ollie Jokinen. Is this all they’ve got??? Less than 2 hours to go!
Pavel Bure out of retirement; Wants to play for the Caps Red Army.
by ns on Mar 4, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
I think i’d rather have Valeri Bure at this point
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
They say Philly or Vancouver.
Needless to say, let’s hope for the latter.
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On that note, how the hell did NYR fit Avery under the cap? Weren’t they like 400k from the ceiling when they picked him up?
They’re only responsible for half of his salary…Dallas pays the other half
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
The last PHI trade I saw rumored
involved Biron ($3.5M) and Lupul ($2.3M going to $4.25M next year) at a minimum.
C Malkin to Caps
Breaking News: Reports from Pittsburgh state that Penguins have agreed to send Center Evgeni Malkin and $10,000,000 in cash to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a box of Midol for Sidney Crosby.
Commissioner Gary Bettman has exempted the Capitals for this deal alone just to turn Crosby into a man again.
On the plus side, the arms race today is in the West – Calgary upgrades big time, which puts the heat on CHI and everyone else (as the guys on TSN are saying).
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I haven't heard them speculate
about who Calgary is dumping to make room for the new paychecks they are going to be writing.
It would make me cry… tears of joy.
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NHLNumbers is crashed…I would love to be able to look at it now…grrr
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
Thats been rumoured all day…finally went down?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
NHL Live potentially reporting it…
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
They’re not really looking for a 1 or 2 per se, just a natural center because they’ve had wingers out of position all year long. Moore is a good faceoff guy, which they desperately need.
by jhb on Mar 4, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yanic Perrault…FTW
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
At this point, are any of you expecting a flurry of big deals in the next hour and a half?
It seems the cap and the recession may have gummed up the works here, as most teams’ desired moves are contingent on other clubs taking salary in return. Unless we can get someone to take Nyls or Morrisonn I don’t see what we can do here.
Spezza/Connolly to Columbus became Antoine Vermette.
Pronger to Boston became Steve Montador.
An NHL goalie to Buffalo became Mikael Tellqvist.
Bouwmeester might be the only big name to actually get traded, if that…
I still think Morris moves. Not sure about J-Bo, but my hunch is he will. Beyond that, not sure. Guerin?
*** Trade Alert ***
Recchi to Boston
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Not a game-changer in the East.
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C’mon. It’s not a game-changer in the East.
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Boston will probably fall to #8 seed. Not a big deal.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
On a bullshit Poti tripping call?
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On a goal given up Toskala-style
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
My Wish List
I’m off to a meeting and thankfully I won’t be back until after 3:00. So here’s what I want you guys to do:
1. Trade Nylander ( and his wife and kids)
2. Trade Mo
3. Acquire Morris
4. Acquire a tough-nosed forward like Ian Laperriere
Good Luck!
Nyl’s daughter is a stud at mites on ice. Jackie had 3 goals at a game I went to.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
I remember in Nyls’ first go around, she scored more goals than the Caps that game… Man we were awful…
As long as we don’t give her an NMC.
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Brian Burke on Twitter
“Just got back from a Tim Hortons run. Why are all the other front office guys crowded around the waiver wire machine, trying not to laugh?”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:26 PM EST reply actions
He won’t be wearing #8 there, will he?
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TSN Sucks
Recchi, Moore moves haven’t been posted there yet. What’s the best source on them there internets, as I don’t have NHL network.
Recchi’s up on the TSN trade tracker
http://www2.tsn.ca/window/tradetracker.aspx
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
Whoa....
They gave up LASHOFF to get Recchi? Wow!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Looks to me as though the Bruins gave up too much for Recchi. I wouldn’t want him at the price of a decent D-man.
Lashoff’s supposed to be nice.
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A 3-4 defenseman who isn’t needed in Boston now that they have Montador. Still a bad trade, in my eyes.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
Its not Coburn for Zhitnik esque, but I can’t see Recchi doing that much for them in return for what Lashoff could become
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Lashoff has some nice offensive upside.
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And he’s only around 20 years old…that’s nuts!
Tampa actually made a smart move?
To quote Ellis Carver, “The world is truly on its ass”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
They’re getting a high 2d round pick back in Boston too, so its actually not THAT bad. I woulda tried to get more than just Recchi out of them
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
I think this is Boston trying to find pieces which can take us on, given our success over them. Recchi is a caps killer.
Jesus, enough about the Leafs shitty goalies.
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He doesn’t mean Pierre (I don’t think). The dude with hair.
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I need to train someone to text me if a trade goes down, I have to be away from computer from 2-5 (For real >_<).
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
Sign up for text alerts through NHL.com.
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So uh...
When’s the “frantic” trading going to start… 80 minutes til it’s all over.. 
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions
I think Antropov or Guerin is the biggest forward out there and Morris is the biggest D. Once those guys go, people will start turning to plan B and C. I do think TOR, NYI, PHX will wait as long as they can and wait for people to big higher.
I think J-Bo is in too precarious of a situation. Florida probably wants the world for him, given that they’re on the cusp of the playoffs.
Watch, he’ll be the next trade to go down, and he’ll have been traded for one of the Fata brothers.
They’re not just on the cusp – they are playing good hockey right now. Florida has a legit team. Trading J-Bo is going to hurt them unless they get big returns.
by sincitycapsfan on Mar 4, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Possibly, but I still think they get the 6 seed when it’s all said and done.
by sincitycapsfan on Mar 4, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
This has been about as exciting as the All-Star game…
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
I am going to be very disappointed if GMGM does nothing. At least throw us a bone with a Matt Cooke-type pickup.
Agreed, or someone who can pop in rebounds from up close. But don’t sit there and do nothing at all. We’re all on edge here!
I would really love Ryan Smyth, but I guess there’s no way we could get him or fit him in under the Cap. Too bad.
No. No. No.
Smyth would be great, only if he made half of what he’s making now, didn’t have an NMC and wasn’t old.
Alexei Tezikov FTW
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Pranks in the War Room… GMGM just realized their phones have been unplugged all day.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Btw, new open thread coming at 2:00
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Trade Day Success
What will mark this day a success for the Caps? Given the moves we have seen in the East (also the West) would the day be a failure if GMGM can’t pick up someone? Or are we just getting bored when we say something needs to happen?
Something needs to go down for a serious playoff run. Sitting idle, to me, is a failure today.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t understand anyone who thinks it’s a failure if they do nothing. If it’s not there, it’s not there.
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Agreed…id rather have them do nothing than do something completely stupid
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree with all of you. The Trade Deadline is about entertainment! And I’m not entertained. The Caps should make the next trade they’re offered, whatever it is.
by Gould Old Days on Mar 4, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
Can we get Dijimon Honsu to play defence?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
Since a deal just has to be "in" at 3:00 -
is it possible we hear of deals as late as 3:30 or 4?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:51 PM EST reply actions
Yes. They trickle in. It’s like the stock market.
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I thought that was “trickle down”?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Isn't it obvious?
The last two games we tanked, on purpose, to make FLA feel like they have a shot at the division, so they won’t trade JBo to Philly or Boston.
BB is so smart.
Pitt did it last year so they didn’t have to face Philly in the first round…i wouldn’t put it past Bruce
by sincitycapsfan on Mar 4, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
EXACTLY THE SAME! just kidding – more making a comparison to the “strategic losses” part
by sincitycapsfan on Mar 4, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
TSN says Phoenix is waiting to see what happens with J-Bo to see if they wind up having the best available defenseman and how that affects offers. Smart move.
Yeah…where the heck have THEY been all day? Do the Rags really feel they’re set?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
Please tell me they sent Jordan Staal back the other way
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
New Open Thread here: http://www.japersrink.com/2009/3/4/780595/2009-nhl-trade-deadline-op
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