2009 NHL Trade Deadline Open Thread II
by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:30 AM EST
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Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
oh man that took way too long.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
First?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
McGuire is a waste of space for the one of best announcing gigs in hockey
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s actually said some things I agree with. For my money, the staff TSN’s using is pretty good.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just commenting on his mic not working and he started leaning over to whoever he was next to so he can be heard
by vt caps fan on Mar 4, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have any thoughts on Sean O’Donnell?
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hah.
His lack of mobility worries me. I see him as similar to Erskine.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At this stage in his career, he doesn’t upgrade over any of the Caps current defensemen, to say nothing of Alzner, Sloane or Helmer.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Too Irish…but other than that…meh…
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Violetta on Mar 4, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Hungarian takes the edge off :P
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Violetta on Mar 4, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Robin? no thanks…
oh, that’s Scott right?
by Sct112 on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
I might just take the ’puter in on the Telcon.
by wittcap79 on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one who’s still semi-hoping we end up with Guerin?
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Count me out. This team needs a defenseman.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah, I actually think Guerin would be a pretty good fit, depending on cost, of course.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This team would have no problem if they wanted to “unload” Schultz.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You shouldn’t hate him. He’s good and will be very, very good. Be patient.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Why? Who cares if he hits if he’s effective without doing it much?
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
If Malkin was going after a loose puck, rubbing him out would have been interference.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah, that’s generally called interference now, and it’s a point the NHL has been riding the refs on.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Depends on the specifics, but if he “takes away” Malkin’s ice, it’s a penalty. Schultz tends to play those situations safe though, and without seeing it I have no idea what the call might have actually been.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Schultz moves over into Malkin’s skating lane and stands him up that’s interference.
by wittcap79 on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Violetta on Mar 4, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, trading Schultz would be a very bad idea. I am not on board.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No. I’d love to work it out to get him.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Fair enough. Wasn’t really thinking about the salary implications.
Mrs. Nylander, I hear…..oh nevermind.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, you’re not. if not him then someone else who can eat nails. Brash aside, we are a pretty soft team.
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Usually its the opossing team's middle-weight B-card fighter
that gives Bradley his due.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
735 comments on Open Thread I in 4.5 hours – 2.7 per minute. Nice.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vermette sounds like someone shot his dog.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Few years ago. Actually had fun there. Better town than, say, Cinci or Cleveland.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was thinking about CBJ
as a possible road-trip game for next season if the Caps get them as an away game.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by sonia on Mar 4, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap, did you go 90 the whole way?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's from Wisconsin
he doesn’t get the oxymoronic value of the phrase “Downtown Columbus”.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not as nice as Dayton though.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Youngstown oh gah.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really? Better than Cinci or Cleveland? The heck you say….
by bilspacecadet on Mar 4, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn’t me
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, he was just traded to Columbus.
by sonia on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by sonia on Mar 4, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did Vermette grow up a sens fan? Probably not, since they didn’t exist until the 90s…
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe his grandfather or something
played for the Old Senators back in the 20’s?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair to CBJ
he did just get sprung from being an Ottawa Senator.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YOU WILL WATCH THEM WHETHER THEIR ROSTER CHANGES OR NOT!
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
So what's everyone doing at noon?
Sticking with TSN, or switching to NHL Live/Vogs and Stretch/other?
by sonia on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have 4 laptops running side by side with all the needed webpages open. NHL Live going, and mike and stretch going.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
All they are doing is watching TSN and NHL Live
and then reposting. Same as us.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Way to use a fanfare from the video game “Oblivion”. Next thing you’ll hear is Wes Johnson screaming about the deathmatch in the arena.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
so…Kunitz: 5 pts. in 3 games. That trade is looking good for PIT and Tangradi is supposed to be the tits
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Leopold to the Flames =(
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Higgins
What would be a reasonable offer for Higgins?
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Way too much. Fehr and Flash are great for the money.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed, but Higgins has a nice game. How about Perrault or Bouchard and a 2
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*** Trade Alert ***
Jordan Leopold to Calgary for Nycholat and a pick
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yea seriously… seems like Colorado just traded to trade… lame
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey! a Crappy Caps Defenceman sighting!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that pick better be high, considering they picked Nycholat off the waiver wire
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Leopold was a Caps target, if you believe rumors.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WHAAAA?
That’s all Leopold fetched? Giguere should be fired on the spot before he can trade Laperriere for a labradoodle.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TSN also has “prospect” on their trade tracker.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
“player to be named”" is okay, but he’s no “future considerations”
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha nothin but the best! But seriously, the Caps made a lot of trades of this variety in the selloff phase that ended up looking pretty good down the road.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What???
Didn’t they just pick up Nycholat off waivers???
by wittcap79 on Mar 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably a salary cap thing.
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by wittcap79 on Mar 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
And the Avalanche sink deeper into mediocrity. Unless this is a plan to ensure they end up with Tavares, they’re freaking idiots.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And yet they worked the Caps two weeks ago. Ugh.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve already seen that the Caps live in Bizarro world, where they’re almost unbeatable against good teams, but mediocrity is their kryptonite.
Yes, I just mixed metaphors and the Marvel and DC universes. I’m all worked up.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Avs’ problem is that Stan Kroenke doesn’t have the guts/foresight to really tear down and rebuild. They want to live in fantasy-land, where everything is happy and the commentators on their house tv network never criticize the team.
Be thankful for Ted. Very thankful.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if that’s the same swollen foot.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Joy!
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There goes the season. Doom and gloom all around!
by Ovechwin on Mar 4, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What was the phrase last season? Damn Can’t remember somthing about Mass Hysteria!
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
tell me it was nylander who shot the puck
by sexypills03 on Mar 4, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good news is that, even if it’s bad, we still have 6 weeks before playoff time. Still, Russian machine don’t break, right?
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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)
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why are we so desperate for a goalie?
I don’t get it. Is it because Theodore has the flu?
by DebCapsFan on Mar 4, 2009 11:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s allergic to the puck.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Becuase Theo’s a good scapegoat. McPhee’s not looking at goalies, I promise.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No
It’s because Theodore is a train wreck
by dbfreudber on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we want a goalie we can get Gerber at half price.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
But he’s a good backup if you want to get to the Cup finals.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well 1 half + 1 half = 1 whole. Maybe he and theo can tend net at the same time.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone want to speculate on our chances minus Ovechkin?
by Ovechwin on Mar 4, 2009 11:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Does anyone want to speculate on our chances minus Ovechkin?
no.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
C’mon. Don’t freak out yet. There’s no reason to.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No freaking out here. Just minor panic.
by Ovechwin on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On Leopold? It’s up there.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he’s only posting trades with players people have heard of.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh… blockbuster.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by wittcap79 on Mar 4, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
No! Pittsburgh got andy wozniewski! We’re screwed!
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank god "The Woz" didn't come to the SouthEast
At least we will only have to face his wrath four times a year.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
P-burg gets wozniewski.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Andy Wozniewski for Danny Richmond?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Who the hell was Danny Richmond from the Pens?
Was he skating with Pittsburgh or Wilkes-Barre?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
How could you not know Ole Danny Richmond? Heeth’s only like the thweetest player evar!
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know that part in Jurassic Park when they hear the dinosaur coming because of the water in the glass? This is kind of like that.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 11:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by wittcap79 on Mar 4, 2009 11:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just text them to JP, he’ll post for you.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its amazing how quickly they get updated.
by Ovechwin on Mar 4, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s the power of thousands of mom’s basements.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Shanahan was updating it as a joke. :)
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well remember when He got Chara’d in Beantown a while back, he was throwing crap everywhere, came back to play 1 period later. No reason to panic.
by vt caps fan on Mar 4, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I smash things all the time when I’m in agonizing pain. :-)
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t freak. He’s probably just pissed. Not surprising after the last few days.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He did the same thing when he ran his shoulder into the boards. He just gets really angry when he has to leave the ice.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sean O'Donnell update
“Sportsnet has reported a one-year contract extension for Sean O’Donnell”
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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…
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 11:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I just got done sleeping with Nylanders wife and she told me she’ll call him and ask to move.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know. That’s waht’s been running thru my mind the last couple of days
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As much as his presence in the press box kills me, I can’t hate him for it. He bargained for it and has a family to consider (and a nice buyout check coming in a few months). This is one of GMGM’s few recent errors.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
odds on a buyout this summer just went off the charts
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t it a No Movement Clause? Which means he can’t be waived…
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve gone through this before. The CBA makes it clear players with NMCs can be bought out.
by b.orr4 on Mar 4, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bought out, but not waived and sent to the AHL.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean someone actually wanted to trade for him? I find that hard to imagine.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Since your buddy is ‘connected’ with Nylander, please give Nyls this message for me: F.O.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 11:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did we ever find out which capital has a crush on Katie?
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Which Capital doesn’t?
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if she didn’t have a deeper voice than me …
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
She is good at copy and pasting though.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Look at you reading ESPN. Do you feel dirty now?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Pierre
Why do you and Burke go spoon?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
-1 plus nausea.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least that’s a trade.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I finished my panda express way too fast.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yes, but he’d have to stay on it until the playoffs.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
No, you don’t bank space if you have a LTIR exemption.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know…the conspiracy theorist in me wonders if this is relevant to his injury in warmups.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Tellqvist to Buffalo?
What does that say to Lalime? Is Tellqvist REALLY an upgrade?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HOLY HELL
Someone wanted Gerber?!!?
Maybe JP was right in the last thread: Burke is drunk.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
so’s Grapes right now. He’s four fingers into his CC this morning.
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brendan Morrison to Dallas, interesting.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 12:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Last year NHL network had the TSN feed. This year they’re doing the stupid nhl live broadcast. SNOOOZEEEE
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, yeah I’ve been watching. Just wish it was on my big tv.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Burke:
You ask me if I have a God complex. Let me tell you something: I am God.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Can’t feel good to be Nylander right now.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can think of $19.5 million reasons why it doesn’t feel too bad.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. Not a big deal. It’s a business.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough. I’m sure he would rather be earning his money than stealing it though, despite his crappy play. The guy is just washed up and a bad fit on this team.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Can’t waive.. part of the NMC.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can buy him out come summer, though.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yep, that’s the only way.
I suspect we won’t see a lot more of these NMCs.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh... what would the hit on that be?
added to the $367K we’ll still be carrying for Ben Clymer.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If it’s after this season, a little over 1.4M
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t waive him – he has a no movement clause.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn’t ecstatic but he really hasn’t been part of the new team. He was out all of last season. He’s seen 60mins of ice time all this season.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some of us weren’t. He got way too many years for a guy his age.
A simple equation: Over 30 = less than four years + no NMC
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
They just ripped Nylander and his wife. WOW. almost feel bad for the guy.
by vt caps fan on Mar 4, 2009 12:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice... TSN just called Nylander
the best “non-signing” in Edmonton history.
Oh, it hurts….
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 12:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can’t imagine anyone taking him.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Danny Richmond found a team Nylander can.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They don’t have 2 years left on an atrocious contract, though…
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And therein lies the rub.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Danny Richmond isn’t making 4.975 million dollars a year.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree. His contract isn’t that bad if he’s on the right team.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
There has never been anything false about hope......
I thought Chicago was legitimately interested.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Khabi is in his last year
at $6.75M then hes UFA.
Huet is $5.625 through 2011-12.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Btw, just crossed 1,000 comments on the day. Well done.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do we get a prize?
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Free OFB mugs for everyone!
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Free Candy?
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes but what percentage have been worthwhile
by Feeshbate on Mar 4, 2009 12:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Approximately the same percentage as the comments on TSN that have been worthwhile.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JP you’ll never win readers over by insulting them
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno – it’s worked so far.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
either HAS to be better then
then the parade of stupid that passes for comments on Tarik’s column.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You guys are patient if you can read those comments.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least we’re seeing some life here even if it is waivers
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 12:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well... if thats where my Roommate parked his van....
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No cars on fire yet. I think that’s the next step.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Phelps?
"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
by Violetta on Mar 4, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the TSN trade trackers results for the waiver transactions
Dallas gets: Morisson
Anaheim gets: Waivers
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hear Waivers has some upside…
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don Waddell says he has ear plugs in whenever anyone says anything about Kolvachuk
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he meant hair plugs?
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jonas Frogurt?
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is he cursed too? Oh God help us if we go off on Simpsons tangents…
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The frogurt also contains potassium benzoate.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s bad
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But it comes with your choice of free toppings.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can I go now??
and thank you for liking Botch
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you caught that? I didn’t think anybody would. I love Botch. I used to live right by Tacoma…
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by sonia on Mar 4, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not knocking. They just seemed. . . out of place. But so did many of the Against Me! kids, too.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I could listen to “The Recluse” all day. Just saying. I still don’t know too much and so now I will go check out Domestica.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Same here, man. As soon as I saw them open for DEP in 2002, I was a fan. And as soon as that limited edition of Crack the Skye went up, I bought it.
wow, I remember that tour and really wanted to go, considering how diverse it was. Must have been something to see. :)
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
College radio? I was music director at mine for 2.5 years. Good times.
by sonia on Mar 4, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you dig Russian Circles? Brian Cook is their bassist now. I thought “Station” was one of the best albums of ’08.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing wrong with softer, as long as the songwriting is still solid.
Already up on Narrows and Helms Alee. Good to have Dave and his pipes in a band again. Also, I’m still sad I never saw Harkonen live. oh well. I’ll just have to see Helms Alee at some point.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, are you going to the TAAS show at the R&RH?
I have no time for full words.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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)
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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).
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
god DAMN, that makes me wish I was still in Maryland.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I still get jealous of Boston/NYC/Philly because of all the bands that just bypass DC.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha, well there are a ton of heavy bands who play in Worcester which is an hour away and I don’t own a car so it makes things pretty difficult.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It also makes me wish I had Caps season tickets/ the money for it.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s good!
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This thread is reminding me just how hilarious the SImpsons were from about 93 until 99-ish. After that, I think they dropped off.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Speaking of which, always loved that profile pic of yours.
Seasons 2-7ish FTW.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. My friend and I were talking about this the other day: for kids our age the Simpsons were a communal Sunday night ritual.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Anything to get rid of Nylander works.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do we get a pony too?
Or maybe Phoenix is willing to trade Jokinen for three magic beans.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How about we put the head of a dead horse in Gretzky’s bed. Maybe it’ll work then.
by b.orr4 on Mar 4, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was asking more…does it work cap wise?
by CapsFanSince1979 on Mar 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Moot point
Jokinen is now on the Division leading Calgary Flames.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cory Warren should choose his words more wisely.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 12:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Jokinen to Calgary? NHL live reports deal close
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ESPN says Jokinen for Lombardi and a first
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jokinen has actually played the most NHL games without making the playoffs of any player in NHL history.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like that deal for PHX, too, frankly.
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Iginla and Jokinen? thats a TOUGH and talented first line
by ns on Mar 4, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and MILLIONS over the Salary Cap
Someone in Calgary is going to be packing their bags tonight.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Taken off the ice early… trade coming!
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And we already missed out on Danny Richmond
Dang.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Clemment thought he was funny and said Ovi to the Canucks.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoever gets out of the west is going to be beat to hell.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How many times have one of the top 4 teams of the East
tried to tell themselves that?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It won’t matter, that’s how good the west is.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by b.orr4 on Mar 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I’m in a box with a fox but I’m not sure if I’ll have green eggs and ham
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF? Doesn’t make any sense. Maybe gmgm walked in and ripped up his contract or something.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s usually the way NMCs go, no?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Make it happen, GMGM. If we can dump his salary there are a lot of options…
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
That’s actually a little more “interesting” than I’d have expected.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Again, considering a couple months ago that he said nobody asked…
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
If he truely is like
Everyone else
then it tells me he’s willing to move.
But we’ll see..
by vt caps fan on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bingo (see above).
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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? :-)
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. No. That’s Faux. :)
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shi…
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*** Trade Alert ***
Montador for Nokaleinen.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He should fit right in there. Not a bad pickup for Boston (though I know nothing about…that Fin guy).
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Young dude. Probably maxes out as a third liner.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did Satan clear waivers? I thought someone would pick him up.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was SOOOOOOOOOO hoping he would go to New Jersey
Just so I could see SATAN on the back of a DEVILS jersey
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Jokinen chip falling = trades to come. Damn.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Caps fan in me wants to see Pronger go to DC. The hockey fan in me wants him in St. Louis.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
die hockey fan, die.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And reality wants him to stay in Anaheim.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pronger is off the market
so says Anaheim.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
clearly nobody was going to play that game else the Ducks wouldn’t be grandstanding about taking him off the market.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So Jokinen will finallly get to taste the playoffs eh?
by Sombrero Guy on Mar 4, 2009 12:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i demand an asterisk.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that’s Lanny McDonald’s patented.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
“The good news is you have the one hundred and one season next year.”
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I may be putting in a new signature.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
feel free to resume questioning how ShoMo keeps getting a sweater.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m kind of hoping he gets one today. I also hope it isn’t red, white, and blue.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Starring Nylander? (I presume this is about MTL?)
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he actually said “one hundred and oneth”
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s even funnier.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think they will trade Morris, maybe to DC, but it would be for a lot more than that.
The Poti wrinkle is interesting, no?
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
err…recurring groin injury. Could have done the same with Kozlov before he came back, btw.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you don’t have to look much further than Antropov.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right?
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, but it would keep him on LTIR till the playoffs and I don’t know if that’s a good idea.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough. I tend to agreee on that one.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Derek Morris for a 5th? it’s gonna take more than that I think
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, it would take a lot more than that, and here’s why: Phoenix will find someone to pay a lot more than that.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i just noticed that new? avatar. F’ing SWEET.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t want Poti on LTIR even if we could do that.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m getting more and more in favor of a soft cap with a luxury tax system.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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).
by vt caps fan on Mar 4, 2009 12:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That move doesn’t matter as far as the Caps beating Boston.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and I don’t think it makes any prices change.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think there’s much of an effect either way. This is just Boston shoring up the back end of their D. Similar move to what I hope the Caps do.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
helps. It prolly takes them out fo the running for someone like Derek Morris
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No NHL network
Any trades at all for the caps so far? Didnt wanna read through EVERY post. A quick recap would be great :)
by oVecKid on Mar 4, 2009 12:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Calgary trying to buy a cup, P-burgh swapped no ones with STL, Columbus fleeced Ottawa, and Nyls might have waived his NMC?
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
haha, thanks, and ill try and read it all
by oVecKid on Mar 4, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
+1, sir.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lean pockets always have the old crappy recipe, you’re being wambozzled
by oVecKid on Mar 4, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Sombrero Guy on Mar 4, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think that was mentioned around 1100 comments ago. :)
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha yeah sorry, I have meetings all day. Its killing me.
Did they really re-sign Kuba that cheaply though?
by Sombrero Guy on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by b.orr4 on Mar 4, 2009 1:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…we just lost most of our remaining cap space?
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not until he gets back.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oy.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if that’s good or bad. I think bad because of the caps situation.
by vt caps fan on Mar 4, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Or it’s limited to two weeks, isn’t it?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can apply for a 5 day extension after that.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But the League are dicks about it (see Kurtis Foster w/ MIN).
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
League is dicks about a lot.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t help but feel this is not a smart move on Pothier’s part.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s your D pick up for the day folks.
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So much for Morris?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing. He goes to Hershey on rehab and then gets waived if need be.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Send him to Hershey for conditioning. For two months.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He can only get, at most, 9 games.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why do I hear burlesque music when I see that?…creepy!
by marks4java on Mar 4, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The funny part is that the photographer just asked him for the time.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flashing the wedding band so the wife doesn’t get pissed?
by sincitycapsfan on Mar 4, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he sure is fascinated by that zipper
by Sombrero Guy on Mar 4, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did he get that picture taken while he was going through rehab?
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by sincitycapsfan on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That and he is one Flyers\Bruins hit away from being a vegetable.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He plays D, so I’m less worried about that.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
XD
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong LTIR veteran there.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to change the subject, but Clement and LaGreca are talking Caps right now on NHL Live
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How has NHLN’s coverage been?
Those two saying anything of interest?
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I respect Clement. He thinks we need an insurance G. Guest was speculating a deal with CHI: Nyls + for Khabi. If only.
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
If I’m Chicago, I don’t want to move Khabi or take on Nyls. But thankfully I’m not Chicago.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Khabi would have to start, no?
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Backup? :) I like JT and all, but I’ll take Khabi if asked to choose.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If they read this blog their IQs might actually surpass 100.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I left out this blog because the wouldn’t be able to comprehend.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If pothier is clear, Mo has to go today.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was suprised how well Kronwall played last night. WTF is wrong with Brooks Laich lately??
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Kronwall was a ball of energy out there. Too bad it was just him and Semin.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brooks Laich seems to think he’s Alexander Semin half the time. But he can’t do those moves and ends up losing the puck. Doesn’t stop him from trying…again and again.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In all this talk about Pothier, we often forget how much he sucked when he was actually playing every game.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If I remember right, he was on a little bit of a goal-scoring streak when he went down.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree. Pothier was much better once Poti arrived and Green emerged, b/c less was expected of him.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also that.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Morrissonn also played well for a couple months.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was playing great for about two months before he got hurt. Just like most, he was improving under Boudreau’s system.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“We’ve kind of forgotten about the Toronto Maple Leafs.”
So has everyone else. For the last 10 years.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Except PPP’s blog and his followers >:3
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that emoticon “Boy with Balls on Chin?”
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seal-face. But I see how you could interpret it.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
as long as it’s not “self-portrait” : )
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except, sadly, for HNIC, where we have to watch the Laffs play every freaking Saturday.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Those are the two biggest hours of the day…
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Last year we had Huet and Fedorov by now.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you really think the Caps were going to do anything big this year at all? I’m just here to see what happens to everyone else and pray nylander goes.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Florida is negotiating Bouwmeester deals
its coming.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They say Philly or Vancouver.
Needless to say, let’s hope for the latter.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How can PHI manage their cap without gutting their team, unless they’’ve….traded Briere?
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On a side note, Briere in FLA would make it a lot easier for me to totally hate them.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But, if you are paying Briere 7M plus why woud you not just sign JBo?
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
J-Bo wants to hit the free agent market.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t see him getting more than $7.5M, so he’s just not down with South Beach?
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I could see him taking less to go to a winner.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They waived Mark Bell to Hartford.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Also that.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The last PHI trade I saw rumored
involved Biron ($3.5M) and Lupul ($2.3M going to $4.25M next year) at a minimum.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pothier is making me wonder about Poti again. It’s gonna be a bummer if nothing happens.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by oVecKid on Mar 4, 2009 1:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Everyone knows you can’t trade cash anymore.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Again?
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yep, twas the basis for the NHL Live guest’s speculation re: Nyls
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, cause clearly if you’re a GM who wants to tool up for the race, you need a $4.5 million center with 7 goals on the season.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…and dump your Cup winning goalie!
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly you’re under the misapprehension that GMs behave rationally at the trade deadline.
I say, capitalize on their fear.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't heard them speculate
about who Calgary is dumping to make room for the new paychecks they are going to be writing.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Robyn Regehr to DC wouldn’t make me cry.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It would make me cry… tears of joy.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think they’d pick up Leopold to move RR
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither…To dreeeeeeam the impossible dreeeeeam.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
If you were a real fan you’d have screenshot-ed all of the teams.
I am not one of those…
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
RR is at $4M
Leopold is at $1.5M and UFA after this season
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I was just going with what the caps report said. I noticed no one is reporting that yet, my bad.
by Ovechwin on Mar 4, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NHL Live potentially reporting it…
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even if that’s the case, Moore isn’t the 1 or 2 C they’re looking for.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yanic Perrault…FTW
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome lets hear some Moore about him HAHAHA…sorry
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I still think Morris moves. Not sure about J-Bo, but my hunch is he will. Beyond that, not sure. Guerin?
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Morris moves for sure, Guerin almost for sure. I think J Bo stays in Florida
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As much as the Panthers give us fits, I think itd be good to have them in the playoffs hockey wise, not Caps wise. Also as a hockey fan, I’d like to see JBow stay in Miami.
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*** Trade Alert ***
Recchi to Boston
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not a game-changer in the East.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Recchi a bruin.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s lame. And Recchi always scores against the Caps.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
C’mon. It’s not a game-changer in the East.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not at all. But I’d feel better if the Caps made that pickup instead.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still would have preferred to see him go elsewhere. Why does Recchi always have to play in the east?
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boston will probably fall to #8 seed. Not a big deal.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Eleven years ago, that might have mattered.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Look at his numbers. He has 85 points in his last 115 or 120 games, on terrible teams.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we meet them in the playoffs, he scores the GWG in game seven in OT. count on it.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs