Free Agency Opens Today; Your FA Open Thread
by gallagher on Jul 1, 2009 9:00 AM CDT
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At 11 am (Central) the second volley of NHL summer fireworks is set to begin. With trading awfully quiet during the Entry Draft this past weekend, it looks like today could get a bit wild and wacky. While other teams have already gotten down and dirty, with the Rangers trading Scott Gomez (and others) to Montreal for Chris Higgins (and others), Cal and Gary signing Jay Bouwmeester to a five-year, $33 million deal and the Senators finally moving Dany Heatley to the West, sending him to Edmonton for Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner and Ladislav Smid. (Or maybe they didn't.)
The Blues, on the other hand, have been pretty quiet. Yes, they want a backup goalie, but beyond that, they haven't said much. Most Blues fans, including us, have not gotten ourselves overly frothy over what could end up being just another summer Wednesday.
But allow us to play conspiracy theorist for just a bit. First of all, the Blues have cleared off $2.67 million from their cap number by buying out Jay McKee. Secondly, if reports from people around town who have seen him are to be believed, Eric Brewer is nowhere near playing shape yet. Could his $4 million be freed up under the cap if he isn't deemed available to play this year? If he can't go, his salary becomes money the Blues can use (insurance tends to cover the salary of players on the long-term DL).
Suddenly, it seems, the Blues may have a bunch of money to play with under the cap.
Secondly, the Blues have been very, very quiet leading up to today. In the past, that means something is happening. Need proof? Here's some:
- Last year everyone was talking about Keith Tkachuk being traded. Didn't happen.
- Last year and again this summer, everyone was talking about how the Blues wanted Chris Pronger. Didn't happen.
- Published media reports said they were deeply involved in the Dany Heatley sweepstakes. Didn't happen.
Um, got a point Gallagher? Yes, yes I do:
- No one saw the Lee Stempniak trade coming.
- No one saw the Paul Kariya signing coming. (Aside from Brad Lee, but no one believed him.)
- No one saw the Jay McKee buyout coming.
This organization has a recent history of keeping their cards pretty close to their chest. At a time like this, their lack of noise might just mean that they have something going on. They must have a prognosis on Brewer. They've created cap room with McKee. They'd love to make a splash and grab headlines; the Kariya signing motivated the average fan and jacked up ticket sales and merchandise receipts.
What're we saying? Stay tuned, that's what we're saying. And if the Blues make a big announcement at some point today, we've all picked up on their tell: they get real quiet when they have a good hand working.
Everyone's favorite tri-first-named Blues blogger Bradley Leigh Lee will be manning the helm here all day, so if something big breaks, he'll have info up for you as soon as humanly possible for you to cheer/lament. Feel free to use the comments in this post to discuss what all is happening in the world of the NHL today.
And to discuss conspiracy theories. You know, if you see any black helicopters flying around downtown or anything.
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Geez
So you’re telling me all this flap I’ve herad about the Blues trying to sign The Answer Man is just a load of bull? Don’t screw with me like that.
Here’s my prediction: The Blues shock the hockey and basketball worlds by signing Iverson.
I feel unclean. It's a shame so deep it can only be erased by the ravages of time and the constant abuse of hard liquor. I rooted on the Red Wings and I am now less of a man for it.
by Pagan on Jul 1, 2009 9:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No moves=good moves
Aside from the obvious of polak/backup the best moves we can make are ones that don’t get announced on ESPNs main page.
Defense
First line: Johnson/Brewer(?)
Second line: Jackman/The Cola
Third line: Polak/P-Jello
7th man: Weaver
If Brewer is really down for the count this year Polak/Jackman can shift up a line but the better move is to get a topline defender for brewers spot. How many top flight defensemen are willing to take a 1 year deal? I dunno.
Francois Beauchemin was a name I had heard tossed around a bit that sounded like a decent second line guy for a cheap price. I was going to say get him for 1 year only but he could potentially be our next Colaicova, depends on how cheap he shows up for.
It wouldnt hurt to have a winger that could score as well to round out lines 2/3, doesn’t need to be big money or long term, just a decent shooter to give us some depth.
by Icion on Jul 1, 2009 10:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sedina
Sign 5 year 30.5 million dollar deals with Canucks per TSN
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 10:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops
Make that Sedins unless we want to make that the new more feminine form of the creepy twins
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This means
creepy Swedish twin jokes for five more years. That kind of makes me happy.
If you get the NHL Network, NHL Live is on talking free agency. Then at 1 p.m. CDT, they’ll switch over to TSN coverage until 5 p.m.
I just took batteries out of the remote.
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mattias Ohlund
Signs with Tampa Bay per NHL live
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As Down Goes Brown tweeted
Tampa dives into free agency. Stick with what works.
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN: Ohlund signs 7 years, $3.75 avg/year
Isn’t he old already?
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something to think about today if the Blues are talking trade
This should probably be its own post, but it fits here…so here we go.
If you look at this front office, the trades they’ve made have included players they had already made a strong decision about. Examples:
- Dennis Wideman took some big gambles and got burned. He had offensive upside at the time (he was used on at least one shootout attempt – the Wipeout), but it was clear he did not play Murray-style hockey.
- Lee Stempniak had probably peaked. They gave him good RFA money, but he didn’t earn it. His playing time fell off, he got bumped around the lines.
- Christian Backman was not a key player.
- Soderberg the prospect traded for Tofu, he had eye issues.
All of those guys, the Blues thought they had gotten their best from them, and it wasn’t going to be enough (except maybe Wideman). The team made decisions about their usefulness.
So who on this team or in the organization have they made decisions about? Probably why everyone throws Perron’s name around.
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Put a fanpost on front
that Darren Dreger says Hossa is close to signing with Chicago.
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As much as I would hate to see Chicago get the additional talent, if this is a longer term deal it may fuck them over enough to where they may lose some damn good players and end up handcuffed like NYR (until Montreal comes along that is)
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why I don't think this Hossa thing is true
Unless it’s another one year deal, Tallon won’t do it. Resigning Kane and Towes next year is the number one priority of this club.
by Mike Martin on Jul 1, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twelve. Friggin'. Years.
I don’t know wether to laugh at Tallon, or cry because the NHL is going the way of the NBA and MLB with these stupid-assed long-term contracts.
B.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dvorak
Re-signs in Florida
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Chicago
Sergei Zubov? He was @ like $5.3mil last year, Blake was @ $5mil last year. Blake resigns for $3.5mil this year, is the $3.5mil range too much for Zubov to the Blues? Ofcoarse he has to have a healthy hip.
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 11:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
By the end of the day I’m sure we’ll see some Havlat to the Blues rumors, along with 25 other teams.
by Mike Martin on Jul 1, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well the Blues just bought out
their player with osteoporosis. So they could fill that slot with Havlat. But I hope not.
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JR says...
Blues basically tell Polak to go get a sheet. Sure hope he ends up back here.
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he'll get a sheet alright.
I’m just afraid of how many zeroes will be on it.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
I just hope, like Backes, the Blues find it reasonable enough to bring him back.
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
linky
for those who want to read: go here
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, AJ
Hate to admit this, but i can’t post links.
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its really easy
copy the link you want. type out what you want to say and then highlight a few words. then click on that little chain thing next the quote marks and the tree and paste the link in there. it should work.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kovalev
Has apparently re-signed with Montreal, still waiting on TSN confirmation of this
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Colton Orr
Is now a leaf
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
$1MM/yr for HIM?!
CamTits HAS to be salivating.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has nothing to do with signings . . .
but a bit to do about current NHL events.
I saw the most awesomely wrong and hilarious sign-in name on PPP this morning . . . “Tree1Heatley0”
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And . . .
showing my work: http://www.sbnation.com/users/Tree1Heatley0
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by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't really even have words.
Love the “Takes the Shit right out of your shirt” pic also.
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need to do the same . . .
with either a Blackhawks or Red Wings sweater.
Any takers?
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm...
LOVE IT! How do we give cred where cred is do? Cuz that was genius.
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw it with Cubs (before) & Cards (after) once about two years ago.
Let's go Blues!!!
by Milo. on Jul 4, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy Green
Re-signs with Jersey
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
so if you were JD…who would you go for? Clemmensen, Conklin or trade for Harding?
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was gona post this same question.
Harding, depending on what would be lost.
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup..
exactly. Harding, for me, would be entirely dependent on what we’d have to give up to get him. I do like Clemmensen though.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would take Conklin if he didn't have that damn Detroit Stank all over him.
Personally . . . I’d go after Clemmensen.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
craig anderson
i think he’ll be cheap. he IS a backup. harding has got that young kid “i could be a starter vibe.”
if not anderson, Conkblock would be good, because he is also a backup. if mase in the No. 1, we dont need a fringe starter muckin things up.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say Clemmenson
Sure Mason is our number one, but he’s in his early to mid thirties. I know we have Bishop and Holt in development, but If we could snag Clemmenson we wouldn’t be screwed when one of our other goalies goes down.
That is all dependant on price however. If he wants more than Mason, I’d say pass. We don’t need another self-destruction here…
Barret Jackman is my hero.
Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun.
by BluesTiger on Jul 1, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like all three, but...
Harding seems to get respect to where everyone you hear talk about him thinks he could start eventually and i like the idea of starting to stabilize goaltending for the future and the now.
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Hockeybuzz are reporting that Lightning have contacted our old friend, Matt Walker.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was nice of them
did they just say hello?
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They might have asked him . . .
how his left ring finger is doing.
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by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After further review . . .
make that his middle finger.
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by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
Probably! “Hey, dude. How you doing over there, bud?”
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pavel Kubina
Reportedly traded to Atlanta…Darren Dreger reporting deal not done yet
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
640 Toronto
is reporting that the Leafs have traded Kubina to the Thrashers in a deal involving Colby Armstrong
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
David Booth
re-signs in Florida
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Craig Anderson
Reportedly signed by Colorado
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, if he's looking to start . . .
that’s the right place for him.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craig Anderson..
signs with the Avs according to sportsnet. 2years at $1.8m per year
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Matthieu Garon
Strickland is saying Blues have contacted him as well
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ty Conklin
is down to Blues and one other team – also according to Strickland
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hossa
TSN reports that “sources report” that Hossa to Chicago is a done deal.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Well I’m loving this free agency thing so far. But then – I’m a big rumour whore anyway
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, sir
i like all the rumor and wonder of July 1, wish it was United States day too & i didnt have to go into work in a couple hours
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Actually – wrong sex. LOL I’m a woman. And in the UK – which is great because I have all evening to check in on rumours.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hossa...
apparently 12 year deal. $5.3m per year – Chicago
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
holy shit
that’s D U M B. Bill Wirtz has to be looking up at his sons with a disapproving look on his face. I can’t wait for the 12-year deals to backfire. Also, Taves or Kane would look nice with the Blues since the Hawks won’t have the cap space to sign them with Soupy and Hossa eating up all the room.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hossa to the Hawks for 12 years?
eeeesh. Thanks Hawks for taking that.
by Novacain on Jul 1, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What
I want to know is how are they going to manage to re-sign Kane, Toews etc..
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it's $5.3MM/yr for 12 years . . .
there’s no way in bloody Hell they’re re-signing those two without jettisoning some dead money.
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by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still
can’t get over a 12 year, $62m deal. Surely they’ve moved either Huet or Khabibulin?
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy cow
Hossa’s deal is front loaded. 53 mil for the first SEVEN years.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez.
It’s as if they EXPECT the contract to be worthless by the time 7 years have passed. Wonder why!
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by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Walker
Is now a member of the Lightning
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
$1.7MM/yr for 4 years . . .
not bad for Big Cuntreeeeeeee.
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by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he cant sign that deal fast enough
who pays that kind of scratch for a 7th dman? holy shit.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at 4 years for 5.6 mill a season. That’s not grossly overpaying or anything.
by Novacain on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heatley
apparently says no to Edmonton.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Conklin!
signs a two year deal with the Blues according to Strick – $1.3 per year
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Change my vote!
I think they should go after Ty… Woooo!!!
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SHIT!
DETROIT STANK!
HERE IT COMES!
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by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it worked well the last time
for a little bit. this is three ex-det goalies the blues have had since 2000: Ozzie, Manny and Ty.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What eases the pain . . .
is that at least Conklin had some modicum of success filling in for Fleury in Pittsburgh in ‘07-’08.
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by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
and he’s played in every winter classic game. so if we ever get one, he can talk about it. which is nice.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course...
… since this year’s Classic involves Boston and Montreal, the signing of Conklin will be negated by the league any minute now.
by BleedBlue42 on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or maybe
its going to be at busch. we just dont know it yet.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blues trade Conklin for Gomez.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
by Big Head on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Solid pickup
I also like the short term in case Bishop decides to wake up or Allen is the real deal
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watching TSN/NHL Network?
The asian dude (John Lu) sounds like Bill Clement. Totally threw me off.
by Big Head on Jul 1, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good price, smart pickup
Conklin should be a good fit as our backup. I like it.
by Novacain on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Roloson
Goes to the Islanders
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Roloson to the Islanders for 2 years at about 5 mill a season.
by Novacain on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Koistenen
to Panthers. And it looks like Havlat might be a King
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kopecky
Signs with Chicago
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Steve Montador
signs with Sabres
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did I just read Hossa @ 12yrs? Wow.
Kane and Toews get out of their entry contracts after next year. Hawks might have just effed themselves.
by Big Head on Jul 1, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Half their roster's up for FA next year
and they still have Versteeg and Khabibulin up this year. Rumor has it they’re looking to trade Huet and re-sign Khabi, no idea on Versteeg but I’m guessing they won’t move for him given the amount they’ve already spent.
by bernie4prez on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Edmonton should be in for Huet now that Roloson's out. Probably overpay.
I’d love for them to sign Khabi at big bucks.
by Big Head on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take Versteeg in the 'Note...
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they just say we're in the discussions for Niedermeyer?
Or was I just hearing things?
by Novacain on Jul 1, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't hear that on NHL Network.
Side note: If I see another Obama/Debt Crisis commercial on NHL Net, I’m putting a hole in my head.
by Big Head on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes they said that
along with four other teams.
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott...
and if we’re going for him…I wouldn’t think Brewer would be back…or would he?
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true statement
brewers sitch reminds me of the cards. all we keep hearing is how fine he is … until a setback. how hurt is this dude. it would be nice if someone would get the real scoop on him.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The difference is
… that the Blues have shown the willingness to prepare (and, if necessary, act on) backup plans. The local baseball team seems to convince itself that all of its players will be perfectly healthy, and therefore there’s no need to look at alternatives.
by BleedBlue42 on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knuble
to Washington. 2 years. $2.8 per season
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats gotta be awkward
since he leveled blair betts in the playoffs last season and got suspended.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2.8m
over 2years
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that should
… make Sean Avery even less likely to face the consequences of his own actions.
by BleedBlue42 on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pulled from the Puck Daddy chat
BREAKING NEWS! Chicago Starbucks release new drink in honor of Hossa…it’s served without a cup.
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
WIN!
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neidermeyer
re-signs with Anaheim according to TSN
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scott
of course.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 year deal
$6m plus bonuses
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAY TOO MUCH
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Niedermayer
Re-signs with the ducks
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel Ward
Re-signs with Nashville
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Rome
Signs with Vancouver
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Schneider
Blues expressing interest in matthieu Schneider according to Strick
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nicht nein aber ficht nein…
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Krajicek
Re-signs with the Bolts
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If anyone wants to see our thoughts/weigh in on the Hossa thing
www.stlouisgametime.com
by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Boucher
Signs with Flyers
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf, they wanted him back after casting him out years ago??
and no Emery/Biron/Niittymaki news yet??
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garon
Allegedly signs with Columbus
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer
First they were looking at Niedermayer, now possibly Schneider – wondering if the interest in a veteran D-man says anything about the possibility of Brewer not returning from injury
by bernie4prez on Jul 1, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It hedges their bets..
If Brewer isn’t back, we are covered. If he is, we will be solid defensively.
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or, unfortunately...
If Polak also leaves us. Man, I hope we don’t lose that guy!
by Nancy's Boy on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ll match any most offers.
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't see Blues letting The Emperor go...
…unless some jagoff — cough, cough, Brian Burke, cough, cough — throws absolutely stupid money at him.
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://futurenotes.blogspot.com
by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spacek
to Montreal 3 years, $11.5 mil according to Boston Globe
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
$11.5 mil?
So does Gainey just hate the Habs? As pointed out on the p daddy chat – "If Spacek deal is true, Gainey must b trying to get fired like George on Seinfeld. Next, spilling strawberries on Rocket Richards jersey? "
by bernie4prez on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overpaying again
First the Gomez trade, now this overpriced contract. Is it possible that Mike Milbury has somehow taken control of Bob Gainey’s brain?
by BleedBlue42 on Jul 1, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did help take out the Flames in the playoffs.
He’ll fit right in at Edmonton.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone actually WANTED to play for the Oilers?
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shocking, isn't it?
Then again, I think Dany Heatley wants to play for the movie version of the Mighty Ducks.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 year
deal – $15m
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a pretty good deal for the Oilers. 4 years might be a little too much, though, he’s not that young.
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just me, or does Bouwmeester look like a fourth grade teacher?
Press conference on TSN/NHL Net.
by Big Head on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i always think accountant
he looks like he should be doing my taxes.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does the Sutter brother look like?
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummm
a sutter. they all look the same.
by averagejoe on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND sound. Charisma-less.
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actual text to me from a guy rhymed with Juan Mallagher:
“We get Gaborik yet?”
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was house-shopping in Vancouver in hopes of playing with Demitra again
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Erik Cole
Re-signs with Carolina
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap...
I didn’t think the Blues were really looking seriously at Cole, but I’ve always liked that guy’s game…
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clemmensen
to get 3 year deal worth $1.2per season with Florida Panthers
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
word is, TB almost traded Lecavalier
If Lightning GM Brian Lawton and co-owner Oren Koules had their way, the team would have traded captain Vincent Lecavalier to the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend.
According to several published reports, Tampa Bay co-owner Len Barrie vetoed a trade that would have sent Lecavalier to the Habs.
supposedly Markov was a big part of the package, but changed their mind since they drafted Hedman
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They upped their defense w/ Ohlund and Big Country instead.
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double mocha Hossa frappe' bitte
hangin off a mtn in sunny Socal trying to get my UFA signings fix. Keep the info rolling. Thanks
Fuck the Blackhawks
Dum spiramus tuebimur
by spectr17 on Jul 1, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lapierierre
to Flyers 3 years 3.5m.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how old is he?
www.stlouisgametime.com
by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ian 35
Dan 40
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quote of the day
Darren Pang:
“Pat Quinn has the ability to pat you on the back and kick you in the groin at the same time.”
That’s quite a statement right there.
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by Brad Lee on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soo…. any interest for Chelios? Umm…
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(crickets)
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Belfour? lol
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more crickets
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
….I was waiting for that
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hal Gill to Montreal for 2 years.
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh got Michael Rupp
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm, this site, I’m looking at says Blues are listed in the “interested teams” for Gionta and Antropov, but not Gaborik (looking at you, Juan)
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please no and no.
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Borat endorses Nik Antropov
….sadly, we don’t
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colorado signed David Koci….for some reason *shrug *
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
reason no1: Skanky girls.
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
reason no2: a Koci/Pepsi promotion
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cammalleri
being reported as going to Montreal
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
confirmed now...
5 year $30m deal
"We have two giant hamsters running on a massive wheel at our secret underground lair..." - Benjamin Linus.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone told Bob
that it’s 2009? These are great moves if you’re building an $80MM roster, but the cap affects French Canadians too….
by BleedBlue42 on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does this LOOK like a man that knows what he's doing??
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that looks
…like Scott Thompson doing a Buddy Cole vamp on gay hockey players.
by BleedBlue42 on Jul 1, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+5 for Kids In The Hall reference!
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh.
My.
Nicely done.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 2, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kent Huskins
Re-signs with San Jose
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Komisaerk to the Leafs.
Damn.
St. Louis Game Time
by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5 years
22.5m
"We have two giant hamsters running on a massive wheel at our secret underground lair..." - Benjamin Linus.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vernon Fiddler
Signs with Coyotes
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg Zanon
Signs with Wild
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Final Kubina trade
Atlanta gets:
Pavel Kubina
Tim Stapleton
Toronto gets:
Garnet Exelby
Colin Stuart
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
O_o both for Kubina alone would’ve sufficed
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Begin
1 year 850k with Bruins
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sullivan
staying in Nashville. 2 years. $3.75 per year
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Steve Sullivan
Stays in Nashville
2 Years, 3.75 mil per
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They better sign Polak back....
However, you think we’re still looking at defenseman or are we good?
Barret Jackman is my hero.
Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun.
by BluesTiger on Jul 1, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think we will re-sign Polak unless someone offers him a ton. We may grab someone else (I hear rumors of Schneider) but wouldn’t be surprised if we are done after the Roman is back in the fold.
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sami Pahlsson
To the Blue Jackets
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This may be in response to the rumors that Malhotra talks have broken down
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol @ NHL.com free agent signing list spelling his ame as “Sammy”
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Strudwick
Re-signs with Oilers
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Garon
to CBJ. 2 years x 1.2m
"We have two giant hamsters running on a massive wheel at our secret underground lair..." - Benjamin Linus.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Boychuk
Signs with the Bruins….in other words NOTHING IS HAPPENING!!
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MORE FREE AGENT SIGNINGS! NAO!
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh, he’s a re-sign. BORING!
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marion Gaborik
New York Rangers, 5 yrs, 5.75 per….there that better?
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
holy crap! can’t even pictire him wearing a Rangers sweater
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lmao NHL.com screws up again
as of 7:37 pm Central time
DATE____PLAYER/S______2009-10 TEAM__2008-09 TEAM
July 1___Marian Gaborik _____Edmonton ____Edmonton
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aaaannnnd they fixed it
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND ITS 7.5 MIL NOT 5.75
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn, and I thought he went for a lower price because no one wants him
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
god, free up all the cap space by fleecing the habs in that gomez deal only to do this. oft injured guys who are supposed to be superstars but have never won anything go over great in new york, right?
by bzgea2 on Jul 1, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
LaBarbara signs with Phoenix
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fredrik Sjostrom formerly of Phoenix, signed with Calgary
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
chris niel and gionta
signed niel at 4 yrs/$2mil Ott
gionta 5 yrs/5mil Mon
niel is at a good price and the Montreal overpaid again,
Gomez, Gionta, Spacek, and Gil all overpaid…and gil because komisarek is better
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you’d think mofo’s would demand LESS to play for Montreal, with all its history and shit
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BLACKHAWKS FURTHER FUCK THEMSELVES
sign john madden 2.75, eh not so muche fucked only for a year caught your attention though
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Madden and Sharp make for a scary PK tandem though
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me thinks the hawks are loading up for a serious cup run this year
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
then they better load up a goalie pretty damn quick.
by bzgea2 on Jul 1, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just thinking that
You would think they would make an effort to get one..trade maybe or sign Harding (potential is there I guess for him to be better than average)
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they’re scared of us ;)
they want to win it NOW because we’ll be winning it every year once we make it!
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
john madden not being a devil seems very strange to me.
by bzgea2 on Jul 1, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many..
Ace Hardware’s are their in Chicago?
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sales of tough actin’ tinactin are going to sky rocket in the windy city
by bzgea2 on Jul 1, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He won't be flying to games.
Only on charter bus, baby.
“Now Troy Aikman, now here’s a guy . . . when he’s got his contacts in, he can see better.”
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Jul 2, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fredrik Sjostrom
Goes to Calgary 2 years 750k per
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
worthless
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
by DESTROYER on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably a minor league signing
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look...
I would like to discourage the parents of the players from posting. You don’t need to air that laundry in public
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rumor
Wild close to havlat and koivu
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reports say
Koivu sleeping on decision
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martin Havlat
Has agreed to deal with Wild
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Report:
6 years 30 million and the Wild lose injury prone euro and sign another
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
“Excited to be in Minny where I was welcomed and appreciated by management. The real story about what happened in Chicago to come out.” – @martinhavlat, via Puck Daddy (hence I’m assuming it’s an actual Havlat twitter account)
by bernie4prez on Jul 2, 2009 3:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in other news: Pizza Hut (and my favorite stuffed crust) has a red delivery box now and the top says “The Hut”. weird
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Name change
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/pizza-hut-changes-its-name.aspx?GT1=33009
As a share holder of Yum Brands (parent company), don’t know if I like the change since Pizza Hut is an established name
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf that’s stupid
I bet they’re gonna get this guy to be the spokesman
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if anything. they should change it to “Pizza Muthafuckin Hut”
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or..
Fuck Little Caeser’s
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell yeah!
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
by Dooks on Jul 1, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Day 2 signings
Nik Antropv to Atlanta 4 yrs/16 mil
Mark Recchi stays with Boston 1 yr/1 mil
Chris Thorburn stays with Atlanta, contract details unavailable
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 2, 2009 10:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Adrian Aucoin
to Phoenix
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 2, 2009 10:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ikka Pikkarainen
Signed by Jersey,…yeah I don’t know who that is either
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 2, 2009 10:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Devils former 7th round pick. They reckon he brings “size, strength, scoring and toughness…”
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"I could be chasing an untamed ornithoid without cause." RIP Lt Commander Data.
by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also
… brings a deft touch to the puck bag and the water jug.
by BleedBlue42 on Jul 2, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention...
…he also brings a shitload of vowels.
B.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 2, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhh
good to see the signings still going.
Blues still in on Mathieu Schneider and Beauchemin according to Strickland
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doc, do yourself a favor...
…and don’t pay any attention to anything that Strickland says.
If you Google the terms “scrotum-licking toady” or “hack journalist,” Strickland’s bio will be the first link either way.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 2, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skrastins
moves from Florida to dallas. 2 years $2.75m total
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Grabovski
re-signs with Toronto. 3 years. $2.9m per year
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lunch time signing frenzy
Islanders sign 3 minor leaguers:
Jeremy Reich (Boston)
Brett Westgarth (San Jose)
Scott Munroe (Philadelphia)
Calgary signed 2 others:
Riley Armstrong (San Jose)
Garth Murray (Phoenix)
and Oilers resigned Grabovski (like that’s any surprise)
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean Toronto resigned Grabovski.
(sorry, when I typed that, I was thinking of Grebeshkov on the Oilers)
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Phew.
For a little while I thought I’d drunk too much of the happy juice…
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
please share with the rest of the class
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awww
shucks. No more left.
I could substitute some Magners Pear Cider?
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a signing, but Radulov will continue to play in the KHL next season
Radulov’s NHL contract has been suspended, which means he still owes the Predators one season whenever he decides to return to the NHL.
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
out of curiosity, I wandered over to BroadStreetHockey.com to see if they had any rumors or insight on their goaltending picture.
well, I didn’t see anything anywhere on an official Emery signing (only “it’s gonna happen” and such), but apparently it DID happen. thing is, it happened a month ago (June 10th). I thought he wasn’t available to sign until July 1st like everybody else.
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me...
…or does Ray Emery (ca. 2009) look startlingly like O.J. Simpson (ca. 1975)?
B.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 2, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well they both have a history of violence….
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good catch, Mr. Department.
Damn. If Emery lost the earrings . . . holy shit.
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by Donut King on Jul 2, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rob Scuderi
to the Kings. 4 years $3.4m per year
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
huh. 2 days ago, Pittsburgh was saying they wanted either Gill or Scuderi resigned, as signing both would be difficult. Gill went yesterday, so I was expecting Pittsburgh to turn up the heat and get Scuderi to sign today.
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must admit
I’m surprised. They don’t seem to have many bodies left on defense.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leopold signs with Florida
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm, chad laRose, who was rumored to want to go elsewhere changes his mind and resigns with Carolina
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Minnesota Wild has presented an offer to former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu and expects a decision to be made later today
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by Dooks on Jul 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, I guess it won’t be today.
besides Minny, The Ducks, ‘Jackets, Rangers, and Devils are also persuing him.
he hasn’t gave a timetable on his decision or letting on which way he’s leaning
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by Dooks on Jul 3, 2009 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rangers sign Tyler Arnason and Corey Locke
Canucks sign M. Samuelsson
Sharks resign Clowe
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by Dooks on Jul 3, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Penguins re-sign Fedotenko
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 3, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shane Hnidy
to the Wild
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 3, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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