The Official 2008-2009 NHL Thread...

[Themanofbat]

Well, the Red Wings showed their veteran experiance and schooled the younger Penguins...

Every playoff minute that all the Penguins played will be invaluable experience for those kids in the years that come...

If they can keep the payroll down and get guys like Crosby, Fleury, Staal, Malone & Dupuis to sign long-term deals that pays reasonably, they will be the dominant team in the East... I'd like to think they can do the same with Malkin & maybe Hossa, but the overseas players tend to go with the money, but I hope they prove me wrong... they could become as powerful as the Oilers of the 80's... and that's ^%$^ing scary... :wow:

Anyhoo, there will be things to discuss for the '08/'09 season... like who will coach the Sharks, Leafs & Lightning... draft picks coming up... free-agent market in July...

With last season just a few days ended, let's look onward and talk about the upcoming one.

Keep it clean...

Cheers...

:yay:

[Themanofbat]

It's cool that Fletcher is chasing after Ron Wilson to coach the Leafs, but you'd think they'd let the new GM do that... because maybe the new GM might not like Ron Wilson (unless you buy the "get Wilson to get Burke" theory)...

Seems like a mistake to me...

:huh: :huh: :huh:

[Immortalfire]

This year was one heck of a playoff series :up:

Thrashers need a coach, some big ole d-men, and wise use of the #3 pick.

[Johnny Blaze]

God, I hope that all the rumors of The Mullet coming to coach the Lightning are ********. :csad:

There so many better, more experienced coaches out there to choose from...why settle for Melrose?
Hell, I'd love to see the Bolts make a run at trying to talk Bowman or Burns back into the game. Both live in the area (Scotty in Sarasota, Burns in St. Pete), so they wouldn't have to worry about moving their family or what not.
Not to mention both are leagues above Melrose in terms of coaching skill. :o

[Themanofbat]

God, I hope that all the rumors of The Mullet coming to coach the Lightning are ********. :csad:

There so many better, more experienced coaches out there to choose from...why settle for Melrose?
Hell, I'd love to see the Bolts make a run at trying to talk Bowman or Burns back into the game. Both live in the area (Scotty in Sarasota, Burns in St. Pete), so they wouldn't have to worry about moving their family or what not.
Not to mention both are leagues above Melrose in terms of coaching skill. :o

I'm having a hard time understanding why they got rid of Torts in the first place...

:huh:

Sure, they had a poor year, but every team has one once in a while, and while they had the offensive power, they were weak on D as well as in the net... that should change this season with Mike Smith on board, as well as the potential #1 pick Stamkos playing...

Oh well....

[Themanofbat]

2008 All Free Agent Team

The following is TSN.ca's 23-man roster made up of the most intriguing players eligible this summer for unrestricted free agency. The market opens Tuesday, July 1 at Noon et/9am pt.

MARIAN HOSSA
2007-08 Team: Thrashers/Penguins
2007-08 Salary: $7 million
The Stats: 72 GP, 29 G, 66 PTS

Lowdown: After shaking his reputation as a bad playoff performer and helping lead the Penguins to the Cup final, Hossa will be commanding a huge pay raise.

MATS SUNDIN
2007-08 Team: Maple Leafs
2007-08 Salary: $5.5 million
The Stats: 74 GP, 32 G, 78 PTS

Lowdown: Sundin's future depends on where the Maple Leafs are headed and whether they'll bump up his salary from the $5.5 million he earned last season.

JAROMIR JAGR
2007-08 Team: Rangers
2007-08 Salary: $8.36 million
The Stats: 82 GP, 25 G, 71 PTS

Lowdown: Jagr has hinted at everything from retirement to playing in Russia, but a return to the NHL for another year will likely be with the Rangers.

KRISTIAN HUSELIUS
2007-08 Team: Flames
2007-08 Salary: $1.4 million
The Stats: 81 GP, 41 A, 66 PTS

Lowdown: With a lot of free agents to sign and limited cap space, Huselius could be the odd man out in Calgary. Teams would love him for secondary scoring.

DAYMOND LANGKOW
2007-08 Team: Flames
2007-08 Salary: $2.442 million
The Stats: 80 GP, 30 G, 65 PTS

Lowdown: Langkow has been a model of consistency and solid two-way play for the last two seasons. That being said, he's the top offseason priority in Calgary.

SEAN AVERY
2007-08 Team: Rangers
2007-08 Salary: $1.9 million
The Stats: 57 GP, 33 PTS, 154 PIM

Lowdown: Not only is the league's premier agitator, but he's also a great skater and a solid clutch scorer. He's a one-of-a-kind player in this year's market.

RYAN MALONE
2007-08 Team: Penguins
2007-08 Salary: $1.45 million
The Stats: 77 GP, 27 G, 6 GWG

Lowdown: A subject of trade rumours for a few seasons now, the ever-improving power forward elevated his stock significantly with Pittsburgh's Cup run.

VACLAV PROSPAL
2007-08 Team: Lightning/Flyers
2007-08 Salary: $1.9 million
The Stats: 80 GP, 33 G, 71 PTS

Lowdown: Prospal was one of the few bright spots with the Lightning this past season, and his consistency played a big part in Philly's playoff success.

MARKUS NASLUND
2007-08 Team: Canucks
2007-08 Salary: $6 million
The Stats: 82 GP, 30 A, 55 PTS

Lowdown: Naslund is clearly in the back-end of his career, but can still provide some offensive boost for less than the $6 million he earned this past season.

BRIAN ROLSTON
2007-08 Team: Wild
2007-08 Salary: $2.432 million
The Stats: 81 GP, 59 PTS, 8 GWG

Lowdown: Rolston has been the heart-and-soul of the Wild for three seasons, and the team is working hard to try to re-sign their on-ice leader.

PAVOL DEMITRA
2007-08 Team: Wild
2007-08 Salary: $4.5 million
The Stats: 68 GP, 39 A, 54 PTS

Lowdown: The sturggling Demitra was initially brought in to St. Paul as support for Marian Gaborik. If he goes, will Gaborik follow a year from now via free agency?

RADIM VRBATA
2007-08 Team: Coyotes
2007-08 Salary: $1.225 million
The Stats: 76 GP, 27 G, 56 PTS

Lowdown: After a career year in Phoenix, Vrbata can stay and grow with a young and exciting team, or go for a big pay day and play somewhere else.

MICHAEL RYDER
2007-08 Team: Canadiens
2007-08 Salary: $2.95 million
The Stats: 70 GP, 14 G, 31 PTS

Lowdown: Teams lining up for the Newfoundland native are betting he'll return to his 30-goal form from two seasons ago. The Habs won't likely be one of them.

BRIAN CAMPBELL
2007-08 Team: Sabres/Sharks
2007-08 Salary: $1.75 million
The Stats: 83 GP, 62 PTS, 33 PPP

Lowdown: Campbell's fluid skating, smart defensive game and power play expertise make him the top commodity on the blueline this summer.

WADE REDDEN
2007-08 Team: Senators
2007-08 Salary: $6.5 million
The Stats: 80 GP, 38 PTS, +11

Lowdown: The chances of Redden returning at an affordable price are slim - especially with the Big Three locked up and Meszaros and Vermette left to sign.

MARK STREIT
2007-08 Team: Canadiens
2007-08 Salary: $600,000
The Stats: 81 GP, 62 PTS, 34 PPP

Lowdown: He was a big reason why the Habs didn't miss Sheldon Souray on the power play, with lots of minutes logged on defence and at forward.

JOHN-MICHAEL LILES
2007-08 Team: Avalanche
2007-08 Salary: $1.4 million
The Stats: 81 GP, 32 PTS, 20 PPP

Lowdown: Liles hasn't put up very big numbers, but has great value for his solid puck movement and playing 'Top 4' minutes in every game.

MICHAL ROZSIVAL
2007-08 Team: Rangers
2007-08 Salary: $2.3 million
The Stats: 80 GP, 38 PTS, 2 SHG

Lowdown: With 18 power play points, Rozsival was the best of a Broadway defence corps that didn't provide a whole lot of offence from the point.

RON HAINSEY
2007-08 Team: Blue Jackets
2007-08 Salary: $900,000
The Stats: 78 GP, 32 PTS, 23 PPP

Lowdown: A former Montreal cast-off, Hainsey was a top defenceman who played more than 22 minutes a game for an underachieving Blue Jackets lineup.

BRAD STUART
2007-08 Team: Kings/Red Wings
2007-08 Salary: $3.5 million
The Stats: 72 GP, 23 PTS, -10

Lowdown: The Wings can't afford Stuart at $3.5 million for next season, but he has certainly made a case for staying with his impressive playoff outing.

CRISTOBAL HUET
2007-08 Team: Canadiens/Capitals
2007-08 Salary: $2.75 million
The Stats: 52 GP, 32 W, .920 SV%

Lowdown: After arriving from the Habs, the French netminder shone brightly for the Caps going 11-2 with a 1.63 GAA and .936 save percentage.

JOSE THEODORE
2007-08 Team: Avalanche
2007-08 Salary: $6 million
The Stats: 53 GP, 28 W, 2.44 GAA

Lowdown: Theodore showed shades of his glory days with Montreal, but it won't translate into anything close to the $16 million deal he got three years ago.

DAN ELLIS
2007-08 Team: Predators
2007-08 Salary: $500,000
The Stats: 44 GP, 23 W, .924 SV%

Lowdown: Chris Mason won Nashville's No. 1 job from Tomas Vokoun last year, and it was Ellis' turn this past season with a 2.34 GAA in just 44 games.

[Johnny Blaze]

I'm having a hard time understanding why they got rid of Torts in the first place...

:huh:

Sure, they had a poor year, but every team has one once in a while, and while they had the offensive power, they were weak on D as well as in the net... that should change this season with Mike Smith on board, as well as the potential #1 pick Stamkos playing...

Oh well....

*knocks on wood*
God, I hope Smith is able to finally bring stability in the net for us. I've nearly forgotten what good goaltending looks like. :o

As for Torts, I guess with a new ownership group coming in, they wanted to go with their own guy.
Plus Torts did say after the season ended that maybe it was time for a new voice in the locker room. Course he did retract that statement quickly, it might have played a part in his firing.

Stamkos is definitely going to be our pick. Bolts are already starting to promote his coming.
I for one can't wait to see him in a Lightning sweater. Kid's got some serious skills. :up:

T-xcuktoTiw

[Stevens25]

Hossa has been quoted in the Pittsburgh post gazette that he would love to take less money to stay on a winning team. I really want to keep Malone. Though not as great as Kevin Stevens was,he still is the best power forward we've had since Kevin. Plus,he's a hometown kid. I'm assuming he'll wanna stay,but out of the two I'd try and keep Hossa. Sid needs that scoring winger on his line. If healthy,I do believe Sid will win another scoring title this coming year,especially if Hossa is on his line.

[Themanofbat]

Ron Wilson is enroute to Toronto and will meet with Leafs interim GM Cliff Fletcher Monday night in Toronto. It is expected Wilson will sign a contract and officially become the new coach of the Maple Leafs with an announcement expected Tuesday.

Wilson and Fletcher verbally agreed to terms on a four-year contract over the weekend.

Maple Leafs interim general manager Cliff Fletcher told TSN on Sunday morning while they had a verbal agreement, the deal wasn't signed.

"It is not on paper and won't be until at least Tuesday," said Fletcher on Sunday. "There is no contract until it is signed."

The deal is believed to be in the neighborhood of $6.5 million.

Wilson, 53, has spent the last two decades behind the bench, compiling a record of 518-446-127 over his 1,091 games with the San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. His career win totals rank third among active coaches, behind Bryan Murray and Mike Keenan. He was also an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks in 1991 and 1992 under head coach Pat Quinn.

He enjoyed a career season in 1997-98 as head coach of the U.S. National Team at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, and also led the Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final against the Detroit Red Wings. In 1996, he coached the U.S. to victory at the inaugural World Cup of Hockey.

Wilson, who was fired last month after the Sharks were eliminated from the playoffs by the Dallas Stars, spent five years in San Jose as head coach, leading them to four straight postseason berths and the Western Conference Final in 2004. He holds club coaching records for wins (206), winning percentage (.535) and postseason games coached (52), and the Sharks put together a 206-134-45 record in the regular season and a 28-24 playoff record.

The Maple Leafs are still in search for a general manager to eventually replace Cliff Fletcher, with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Richard Peddie and lawyer Gordon Kirke continuing to work to that end.

Wilson's relationship with Anaheim Ducks' GM Brian Burke adds intrigue to the speculation that the team may wait for Burke in an effort to hire him as general manager next summer. The former college teammates in Providence worked together in Vancouver when Burke was the assistant GM, and Burke is the also the godfather of Wilson's daughter.

Earlier this week, sources told TSN that Wilson was offered the position after meeting with the team on Tuesday. He then returned home to contemplate the offer.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=240031&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_main

[Shifty]

Hossa has been quoted in the Pittsburgh post gazette that he would love to take less money to stay on a winning team. I really want to keep Malone. Though not as great as Kevin Stevens was,he still is the best power forward we've had since Kevin. Plus,he's a hometown kid. I'm assuming he'll wanna stay,but out of the two I'd try and keep Hossa. Sid needs that scoring winger on his line. If healthy,I do believe Sid will win another scoring title this coming year,especially if Hossa is on his line.

What about Malkin in the future. They can sign Hossa for less for one year and hope they win next year. Otherwise Malkin will have 20 teams bidding for him as a RFA.

CTV has bought The Hockey Theme! I thought they would, CBC deserves to lose it if they thought nobody would buy it. But the CBC will have their contest and I'm sure CTV will update the theme a bit. And the CBC Sports guy said its a commercial for CBC essentially. But only for so long.

Anyway its good to see the "NHL on TSN" theme end. That was lame Dun-a-dun-a-dun *blade noise* dun-a-dun-a-dun *blade noise.

[Peter_Porker]

What about Malkin in the future. They can sign Hossa for less for one year and hope they win next year. Otherwise Malkin will have 20 teams bidding for him as a RFA.

CTV has bought The Hockey Theme! I thought they would, CBC deserves to lose it if they thought nobody would buy it. But the CBC will have their contest and I'm sure CTV will update the theme a bit. And the CBC Sports guy said its a commercial for CBC essentially. But only for so long.

Anyway its good to see the "NHL on TSN" theme end. That was lame Dun-a-dun-a-dun *blade noise* dun-a-dun-a-dun *blade noise.

Pitts should focus on the younger, Malkin and make sure they can make long time plans for him.

What does everyone think my team, Calgary, needs to become more consistent in the upcoming season...besides some more consistent goaltending from Kipper?

[Themanofbat]

Crawford fired in LA (haha)... will probably end up in Ottawa (hahahaha)...

Wilson hired as Toronto's new coach... a bad move to hire the coach before the GM in my opinion, but when has Toronto's owners ever done anything right in the last 40 years...

:whatever: :whatever: :whatever:

[Alex The Great]

Toronto sucks big time....EVERYONE hates them...

[Kargo Warrior]

''Red Wings award Babcock with 3-year deal''

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Babcock is returning to the bench for the Detroit Red Wings. Babcock and the Stanley Cup-winning team agreed to a three-year contract, a person in the NHL told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team planned an 11 a.m. Wednesday news conference to announce the deal. The Red Wings announced plans for a news conference, but didn't release details.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iM7sT07Mx301jBwS-oTI8qN1weiAD917IK600

Excellent news...expected,but nevertheless excellent.

[Kargo Warrior]

Lindstrom and Osgood on "The Tonight Show"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se67QpKOIxg

[Shifty]

Colbert licenses the HNIC Theme
TD-W5EIX0BM

[Alex The Great]

:lmao:

[Immortalfire]

Sales of Lighting and Oilers go through http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Alg6mnAStP1iSE45VF2vplV7vLYF?slug=ap-nhlboardofgovernors&prov=ap&type=lgns

[Shifty]

1st round of the Entry Draft tomorrow night!

[Johnny Blaze]

W00t! Only a few more hours until Stamkos officially becomes a Bolt. :woot:

[Immortalfire]

John Anderson is Atlanta's new coach http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/thrashers/stories/2008/06/20/thrashers_0621.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab

He's been one of AHL's top coaches for years. If he does with us what he did with the Wolves, we're good to go :up:

[TLH]

Tanguay to Montreal
Cammelleri to Calgary

Awesome. We just added more offense (Cammerlli > Tanguay) and saved nearly $2 million against the cap.

[Themanofbat]

Tanguay to Montreal
Cammelleri to Calgary

Awesome. We just added more offense (Cammerlli > Tanguay) and saved nearly $2 million against the cap.

I like this deal much better than the potential Tanguay for Ryder deal that was being tossed around last February...

:yay:

[Alex The Great]

Thank Shiva, Lord Of Destruction that we got rid of Emery....

[Johnny Blaze]

John Anderson is Atlanta's new coach http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/thrashers/stories/2008/06/20/thrashers_0621.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab

He's been one of AHL's top coaches for years. If he does with us what he did with the Wolves, we're good to go :up:

It is a good pick up for you guys, but I was really hoping that Torts would've ended up in ATL. :csad:

Would've helped turn the Bolts/Thrashers games into more of a rivalry-type atmosphere. And that's something the SE division needs. :o

[Shifty]

Avery isn't likely resigning with the Rangers, so let the rumours start on where he will go. He's already pissed off Detroit and LA. The Devils won't sign him. He doesn't even like playing in Toronto (because he has to buy tickets for family/friends to see the game).

And Bob Gainey is flying to Sweden to talk to Mats.

[ih8nyy]

The habs are really going after it, with trying to get to Sundin early. Plus Tanguay is a nice pick up. I am not looking forward to watching them play the B's this season if they do infact sign Sundin.

I just hope the Bruins make a run at Hossa and with Bergeron coming back it is almost as if they have already made a splash in the FA Market.

[Immortalfire]

As I'm watching the college world series, the ESPN ticker says Barry Melrose will be announced as Tampa Bay's coach tomorrow.

[ih8nyy]

As I'm watching the college world series, the ESPN ticker says Barry Melrose will be announced as Tampa Bay's coach tomorrow.


Worst kept secret in the NHL.

That and Brian Burke going to Toronto after next season.
You know it will happen.

[Shifty]

Guy hasn't coached in any form in ten years. Its a no brainer for him, sign a multi year deal and if he gets fired, he still gets paid. They could've hired Ron Wilson or Quenville but no, the ESPN hockey analyst is the best bet.

[NewYorkSpider]

I don't think it's gonna be a bad signing. Melrose knows the game well. Tampa just might not have the players to reach the playoffs. They lost two key players in the last few years( Dave Andreychuk and Brad Richards.) If they can go out and get another key player, I think they can make a run through the playoffs.

[Johnny Blaze]

Well, the new group says that they'll be "shocking aggressive" during free agency. We'll see how true that statement will be in a week.

I know they've definitely said they want two wingers to play on Stamkos' line.
They also could use a good, solid defenseman, and some more competition at goal couldn't hurt either. :o

[MoPlaYa]

Go Blues...I bleed blue.

[ih8nyy]

The Leafs are desperate to get something for Sundin while they can. Now they gave the Rangers permission to speak with him.

As far as Melrose, it will be interesting to see what he can do. He has had a fairly successful track record in Jr's and the AHL with Championships. And this team shouldn't be that bad if they can get the goaltending straightened out. I mean they still have Vinny, Marty and now Stamkos. No way they finish last again.

[Dark Donnie]

Tampa acquires the rights to Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts

Jeff Carter Re-signs with The Flyers 3 Years 15 Mil :up:

[Johnny Blaze]

Well, the Bolts' owners said they'd be aggressive in FA, and they're off to a good start.
I know a lot of the rumors floating around is that Malone will want a annual salary that's more than he's worth. But the Bolts must have an idea that they can sign him to a decent deal so close to the deadline if they're trading for his rights.

As for Roberts, I like the move. Granted he'll only be here for a season, but he'll bring some much needed leadership on and off the ice for this team. And his presence will only help the maturation process for Steven Stamkos.

So far Oren Koules and Co have not disappointed. :up:

[Peter_Porker]

Tanguay to Montreal
Cammelleri to Calgary

Awesome. We just added more offense (Cammerlli > Tanguay) and saved nearly $2 million against the cap.

Cammelleri is going to help the Flames a lot....I think the Flames are looking for a lot more consistancy this season.

[Johnny Blaze]

Rumors are coming out that Tampa Bay could announce the signing of both Malone and Roberts as early as tonight.

The rumored contract for both is 31 Mil for 7 years for Malone, and 2 Mil for 1 season for Roberts.

[Dark Donnie]

Brian Rolston to Tampa (http://ww3.startribune.com/blogs/wildblog/)



9:42 p.m. The trade is done. It’s for a conditional draft pick with three different conditions apparently depending on whether Rolston signs with Tampa Bay or not. The conditions will be spelled out to me in a little bit. I’m up against deadline, so I’ll be back later.

[ih8nyy]

Well Mike Green is no longer a Restricted Free Agent.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?page=08freeagents

Caps resigned him for 4 years and 21 mil.

[TLH]

Pitkanen to Carolina for Cole

[ih8nyy]

Pitkanen to Carolina for Cole

Does that clear cap space for them? If so, they could be making a run at Hossa.

[TLH]

No, Cole makes more than Pitkanen.

[ih8nyy]

No, Cole makes more than Pitkanen.


NY Post I believe was reporting the Bruins were offering 12 years and 100 million for Hossa. As a Bruins fan I find that hard to believe. They need to cut cap space as it is to offer him 7 mil.

[TLH]

Are you taking into account that the cap increased to $56.2 million?

[ih8nyy]

Are you taking into account that the cap increased to $56.2 million?

Yes

The Bruins are close to 50 mil already and they have Wideman going to arbitration, so once that hits they can still buyout Murray, which would clear more space, but still.

[Victor Creed]

I wish the Stars would convince Ryder to sign on with the team. Would be nice to have him play on the 2nd line with Richards.

[ih8nyy]

I can't believe NJ gave Salvador 2.9 mil. a year. He had 11 points last year.

[TLH]

I can't believe NJ gave Salvador 2.9 mil. a year. He had 11 points last year.

That's the going price for a defensive defenseman nowadays.

[Dark Donnie]

Corey Perry signs extension 5 Yrs 5.23 Per

[ih8nyy]

That's the going price for a defensive defenseman nowadays.

That's nuts. He isn't that good.

[ih8nyy]

Corey Perry signs extension 5 Yrs 5.23 Per

That will be a bargain in another 2 years.

[Victor Creed]

Ribeiro at 5 million per year
Morrow at 4.1 million per year

Thank god for bargain signings, lol.

[ih8nyy]

Wow Jose Theadore to the Caps. 2 years 9 mil.

Interesting.

[TLH]

Sundin offered 2 years / $20 million by Vancouver. Insane!

[Dark Donnie]

Blackhawks Sign Huet :confused:

[Showtime]

Are you taking into account that the cap increased to $56.2 million?

They are reportedly going to waive Murray and Fernandez.

[Alex The Great]

Please tell me the sens are interested in Jose Theodore :csad:

No way in hell imma trust Gerber :cmad:

[Showtime]

He already signed?

[Dark Donnie]

Brian Campbell 8 Yrs 56 Million :eek: with The Blackhawks

[Alex The Great]

Brian Campbell 8 Yrs 56 Million :eek: with The Blackhawks
good for him. have my sens done anything?

[Alex The Great]

He already signed?
it just said they signed some backup guy. looks like there going with Gerber :csad:





:cmad:$%&*$*(P^&&%&&&*(*%U(%*^RR&^&%$%#$@#%*&*()!:cmad::cmad::cmad:

[Dark Donnie]

^^ Signed Alex Auld..... A Goalie.

[Alex The Great]

*sigh* Yay :csad:.....


gerber, consider yourself next on THE LIST! :cmad:

Oh and Ottawa....Get Marian Hossa....like, NOW! :cmad:

[Dark Donnie]

Mark Streit to the Isles
Hagman to Toronto
Redden to The Rangers

[Johnny Blaze]

Rolston signed with Jersey.
I was really hoping the Bolts could've signed him too. :csad:

[Peter_Porker]

Curtis Joseph back to Toronto from Calgary

[ih8nyy]

ESPN is reporting Hossa to the Wings with a one year deal.

The rich, get richer.

[Immortalfire]

Brian Campbell 8 Yrs 56 Million :eek: with The Blackhawks

Holy crap :wow:


Oh and Ottawa....Get Marian Hossa....like, NOW! :cmad:

Won't happen.

[ih8nyy]

Please tell me the sens are interested in Jose Theodore :csad:

No way in hell imma trust Gerber :cmad:


The Sens signed Alex Auld and Jose Theadore already signed with the Caps.

[Shifty]

ESPN is reporting Hossa to the Wings with a one year deal.

The rich, get richer.

$7.4 million, only $400,000 more than last year. Lidstrom makes $7.45 million, they wouldn't let anyone get paid more than him. Zetterberg is a UFA next season so unless the salary cap jumps a fair bit they'll let Hossa go and put that $7.4 mill toward Zetterberg.

Sens should offer RFA Fleury a contract.

The best website to see how your team is doing with the cap. Chicago $12 million for two goalies? Khabibulin better be traded during the season to a team with goalie problems.
http://www.nhlnumbers.com/

[Dark Donnie]

Avery signs with Dallas

[ih8nyy]

$7.4 million, only $400,000 more than last year. Lidstrom makes $7.45 million, they wouldn't let anyone get paid more than him. Zetterberg is a UFA next season so unless the salary cap jumps a fair bit they'll let Hossa go and put that $7.4 mill toward Zetterberg.

Sens should offer RFA Fleury a contract.

The best website to see how your team is doing with the cap. Chicago $12 million for two goalies? Khabibulin better be traded during the season to a team with goalie problems.
http://www.nhlnumbers.com/


I was saying the Red Wings are the rich and they got richer.

Tallon said he was gonna go into the season with both Huet and Khabibulin as a tandem. Khabibulins contract will make him difficult to move right now. If they have anyone going to arbitration they still have the window to buy him out though.

Hossa will only be there for a year and chance at a ring, then you are correct they will sign Zetterberg to a big deal. Conklin was a good pick up for them as well. Provided Osgood doesn't turn back into the Ozzie of old.

[Immortalfire]

Avery signs with Dallas

My opinion the Stars just went way down.

[Dark Donnie]

Khabibulin is close to going to The Kings...thats what one site said at least

[Shifty]

My opinion the Stars just went way down.

The Rangers' record with Avery in the lineup and out plus all the games against the Devils should've made this an easy deal for the Blueshirts. Dallas is desperate to sign him for 4 years with a limited movement clause.

[ih8nyy]

Khabibulin is close to going to The Kings...thats what one site said at least

If Chicago can pull that off it would be a miracle. Even for 5 cents on the dollar.

The Rangers' record with Avery in the lineup and out plus all the games against the Devils should've made this an easy deal for the Blueshirts. Dallas is desperate to sign him for 4 years with a limited movement clause.

He's a locker room cancer. Sure he brings fire to the game and bugs the hell out of the other squad, but he has a reputation of being a royal pain in the arse in the locker room. Very outspoken.

[Dark Donnie]

...
Malkin signs monster extension with Penguins

Evgeni Malkin has cashed in on five-year contract extension with the Penguins worth $8.7 million per season.

The deal is exact same that Pittsburgh gave to fellow phenom Sidney Crosby last summer. Malkin enjoyed an outstanding year, amassing 106 points in the regular season (second in the NHL), while posting 22 points in 20 playoff games. The Pens will now boast their two dynamic centers through the year 2013. Jul. 2 - 2:59 pm et
Source: TSN.ca

[Alex The Great]

NO MARIAN HOSSA NO!!!!!!!!! :csad:


I still have the old Marian Hossa sens jersey :csad:



Stupid Red Wings get all the good players! :cmad:

[Dark Donnie]

^^^^Looking at Dan Boyle I read

[Immortalfire]

Thrashers get Ron Hainsley from Columbus

[Alex The Great]

Who? :huh:


Oh and here's to the leafs having a Miami Dolphins of 07ish season :up:

[Immortalfire]

Who? :huh:



Yo momma.

[Alex The Great]

Your the worst Mod ever, I hope you get stuck in a Phone Booth with a Hippo! :cmad:

[Immortalfire]

As long as it's Bathippo. That would rule

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/8971/uwantmorehipposuv1.jpg


Why aren't you laughing?


http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1192/neverforgettehhippozby9.png


I plan on making a Dark Hippo thread in the non-spoiler section that will reference the happenings of what occurred in the viral thread, enabling future concerned Hippo-citizens to display and promote their Bathippo related discoveries. I think this is too unique an occurance to be limited to the manip thread alone, as it involves a new character someone made (2/3 face), and hippo quotes from both movies.

[The hippo screeches to a halt.]

Lucius Fox: So what you do you think?

Bruce Wayne: Does it come in hippo?

[Victor Creed]

He's a locker room cancer. Sure he brings fire to the game and bugs the hell out of the other squad, but he has a reputation of being a royal pain in the arse in the locker room. Very outspoken.

I am reserving judgment until I see him play. Ribeiro was also a locker room cancer according to fans, but he worked out. With other outspoken guys around it may not be a problem, or it may serve as a way to motivate each other.

All I know is that other teams are really gonna hate Dallas next season with Avery, Morrow, and Ott (as most likely they'll all be on different lines), even the possibility of placing Barch on the 4th line is gonna make it hell for other teams.

[ih8nyy]

I am reserving judgment until I see him play. Ribeiro was also a locker room cancer according to fans, but he worked out. With other outspoken guys around it may not be a problem, or it may serve as a way to motivate each other.

All I know is that other teams are really gonna hate Dallas next season with Avery, Morrow, and Ott (as most likely they'll all be on different lines), even the possibility of placing Barch on the 4th line is gonna make it hell for other teams.

Well the way Glen Sather just let him walk without making any attempt to keep him should tell you something. Don't get me wrong, I like the gritty, in your face style he plays, but he isn't one to mix words no matter what the subject.

[Dark Donnie]

Pens Extend Andre-Fleury

Sign Satan and Fedotenko

[Immortalfire]

Satan plays hockey? :eek:

I'm surprised by that, and I'd figure Lucifer would sign with New Jersey for obvious reasons.


:p

[Johnny Blaze]

Satan plays hockey? :eek:

I'm surprised by that, and I'd figure Lucifer would sign with New Jersey for obvious reasons.


:p

Nah, if the devil did play a sport, it'd be baseball for the Angels. :o




And, according to Danny Boyle, the Bolts did ask him to waive his no-trade clause. :csad:

Nothing more is being said at this time, but it is rumored that the Sens are the front-runners (out of a handful of teams such as the Sharks, Thrashers, Blue Jackets, and Flyers) for his services.

[Shifty]

4:29PM New York Rangers sign UFA forward Markus Naslund to a two-year deal and UFA defenceman Dmitri Kalinin to a one-year contract.

3:52PM Colorado Avalanche sign UFA defenceman Daniel Tjarnqvist to a one-year contract.

3:37PM Montreal Canadiens sign UFA forward Georges Laraque to a three-year, $4.5 million contract.

They paid too much for Redden and Naslund and the terms are too long.

[Immortalfire]

Rangers sign Markus Nasland from Vancouver, show Jagr the door.

[Dark Donnie]

To SJ
Boyle
Lukowich

To TB
Carle
1st
4th
unknown prospect

[Themanofbat]

To SJ
Boyle
Lukowich

To TB
Carle
1st
4th
unknown prospect

Looks like a done deal... Boyle waived his no-trade clause...

[Themanofbat]

I see Columbus signed Huselius to a 4 year deal... I know that Keenan (and other GM's) thought he was soft, but he'll come back to haunt Calgary in their 8 games against the Blue Jackets this year...

He was a damn good play maker...

:csad:

[Victor Creed]

Well the way Glen Sather just let him walk without making any attempt to keep him should tell you something. Don't get me wrong, I like the gritty, in your face style he plays, but he isn't one to mix words no matter what the subject.

I understand what you're saying, but the Stars have had Ott on the team for years, so I think it'll be less "cancerous" than most situations. However, anytime a very boisterous and outspoken player joins a team, there are always going to be confrontations.

I'm looking forward to seeing how other teams handle the Stars now. They'll be a ***** to play with Morrow, Ott, and Avery all on different lines, it'll be a constant barrage of hard-nosed playing.

[Victor Creed]

Looks like a done deal... Boyle waived his no-trade clause...

Yea, here's the trade (pick years and the prospect updated):

To San Jose:
Dan Boyle
Brad Lukowich

To Tampa Bay:
Matthew Carle
Ty Wishart
1st Round Pick in 2009
4th Round Pick in 2010


Looks like a solid trade for Tampa Bay. San Jose gets immediate help, but we'll see how Boyle's defense liability is handled there. Carle and Wishart have plenty of time to develop and Carle is already pretty good at a young age. Add that 1st round pick and the 4th and Tampa is definitely ready for a good rebuild.

[Themanofbat]

I can't believe Bertuzzi is coming to Calgary...

I really have mixed feelings about this...

:csad:

[Peter_Porker]

I can't believe Bertuzzi is coming to Calgary...

I really have mixed feelings about this...

:csad:

I think Mertuzzi is a blessing in disguise, I think he will become an even more outstanding player, playing under Keenan and the nucleus of players that they have.

Can't wait for the season to start.

[Shifty]

I can't believe Bertuzzi is coming to Calgary...

I really have mixed feelings about this...

:csad:

That will only last a year. :cwink:

[Themanofbat]

That will only last a year. :cwink:

You're probably right... but if he plays well enough to help the team go further in the playoffs, then you know he'll be back for more.

[Shifty]

You're probably right... but if he plays well enough to help the team go further in the playoffs, then you know he'll be back for more.

We both that won't happen. Its going to be another tough year in the Northwest and Western Conference to make the top eight.

[Themanofbat]

We both that won't happen. Its going to be another tough year in the Northwest and Western Conference to make the top eight.

I hate it when you're right... :cmad: :cmad: :cmad:

:csad:

[Peter_Porker]

We both that won't happen. Its going to be another tough year in the Northwest and Western Conference to make the top eight.

It is definately going to be tough in the West/Northwest division this year, but I think with Bertuzzi coming and the main core of the players back I think Calgary will be more competitive and more consistant.

GO FLAMES GO!!!! LORD STANLEY COMES BACK TO CANADA 2008-2009

[Victor Creed]

GO STARS GO!!!! LORD STANLEY COMES BACK TO DALLAS 2008-2009


Fixed.


:woot:


But seriously, it'd be weird if the Stars won the cup in 2009. Exactly 10 years after their first Cup. Not to mention the weird similarities between the last few seasons and the few before the Cup win.

96-97 Loss opening round in 7 to Edm
97-98 Loss in conference finals to DET
98-99 Won Stanley cup
------------------------------------
06-07 Loss opening round in 7 to Van
07-08 Loss conference finals to DET
08-09 ??

One can only hope.

[TIHfanNum1]

but it will not happen :o

[Victor Creed]

Well the only thing I know for sure is that the Wings won't be repeating.

[Shifty]

The New York Islanders have parted ways with head coach Ted Nolan.

Islanders general manager Garth Snow announced Monday that Nolan will not return next season. Nolan had one season remaining on his contract.

"Ted has helped us achieve some success over the last two seasons, however it has become clear that we have philosophical differences and have decided together to part ways," said Snow in a press release. "Since last season and continuing into the summer, I have realized we do not share the same philosophies. I would like to thank Ted for his two years with the team and wish him the best.

"I have a list of several qualified candidates. After a thorough process, we will hire the very best coach to lead the Islanders on the ice."

Nolan was 75-68-21 in two seasons on the Island. His career record as an NHL coach stands at 148-140-19-21.

"While I am disappointed I will not be coaching the Islanders next season, there have been philosophical differences and we've agreed it's a good time for me to move on," Nolan said in a statement. "I want to thank the Islanders organization for giving me a chance to coach in the NHL again. I have tremendous respect for what the team is trying to do and I wish them well."


Are there any Islanders fans left?

[Immortalfire]

Thrashers pick up Jason Williams from the Blackhawks

[TIHfanNum1]

Well the only thing I know for sure is that the Wings won't be repeating.

meh; i cant stand the wings, but they're frickin loaded.

they seem to go 2 titles then 1, maybe theyll have 2 this time?

i won 50 bucks off that series lol :up:

[Ironfan72]

Columbus has been very busy this off season, nothing splashy
-Trading for R.J. Umberger during the draft,
-Signing Defenseman Mike Commadore to a 5-year deal
-Signing Forward Kristian Huselius to a 4-year deal
-Trading with New York for Defenseman Fedor Tyutin & Christian Backman
-Trading with Edmonton for Raffi Torres,
-Re-signing Center Mike Peca
-Signing Coach Hitchcock to a 3 year extension
& Signed there #1 draft pick Nikita Filatov

The Jackets have essentially re-made this team, returning are Rick Nash, Manny Malholtra, Rusty Klesla & Pascal Leclair. Should be a interesting season for the Jackets.

[Dark Donnie]

...
Nikolai Khabibulin-G-Blackhawks Jul. 16 - 11:09 am et

There is a hot trade rumor making the rounds about Nikolai Khabibulin heading to Ottawa in a three way deal.

The rumor has Ottawa sending Andrej Meszaros and Martin Gerber to Los Angeles, who would then send Anze Kopitar to the Blackhawks while the Senators would receive Khabibulin and either Brent Seabrook or Cam Barker. Stay tuned, this could be a wild move.
Source: Toronto Sun
Related: Martin Gerber, Anze Kopitar, Andrej Meszaros

[Shifty]

There is a hot trade rumor making the rounds about Nikolai Khabibulin heading to Ottawa in a three way deal.

The rumor has Ottawa sending Andrej Meszaros and Martin Gerber to Los Angeles, who would then send Anze Kopitar to the Blackhawks while the Senators would receive Khabibulin and either Brent Seabrook or Cam Barker. Stay tuned, this could be a wild move.
Source: Toronto Sun
Related: Martin Gerber, Anze Kopitar, Andrej Meszaros

I don't see the Kings dealing Kopitar for Meszaros/Gerber, he's a franchise player who will only get better. The Kings are $10 million under the cap, Khabibulin would help them much better than Gerber/Meszaros.

Kopitar with Toews and Kane would be insane. Plus Havlat.

[Victor Creed]

No way Kopitar gets moved.

[Peter_Porker]

ATLANTA THRASHERS (http://thrashers.nhl.com/)-Agreed to terms with C Marty Reasoner (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8464967).
CALGARY FLAMES (http://flames.nhl.com/)-Signed F Jamie Lundmark (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8467882) and D Adam Pardy.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (http://blackhawks.nhl.com/)-Traded D Danny Richmond (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8470624) to Pittsburgh for C Tim Brent (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8470283).
MONTREAL CANADIENS-Signed F Max Pacioretty to a three-year contract.
NEW JERSEY DEVILS (http://devils.nhl.com/)-Signed F Jon DiSalvatore, F Chad Wiseman and D Jay Leach (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8467436).
ST. LOUIS BLUES (http://blues.nhl.com/)-Signed D Andy Wozniewski (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471188).
SAN JOSE SHARKS (http://sharks.nhl.com/)-Signed D Matt Kinch and D and Brett Westgarth to one-year contracts.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (http://lightning.nhl.com/)-Named Mike Vernon special assistant to the vice president of hockey operations.

[Immortalfire]

Red Wings & Blackhawks will play at Wrigley Field...http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AlFbaXU7SB64Z69EUc9EZSZ7vLYF?slug=ap-winterclassic&prov=ap&type=lgns

[Peter_Porker]

Red Wings & Blackhawks will play at Wrigley Field...http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AlFbaXU7SB64Z69EUc9EZSZ7vLYF?slug=ap-winterclassic&prov=ap&type=lgns

I think those outdoor games would be awesome to go to...unfortunately, due to living in an obscure area of Canada, this will never happen :(:(:( . Plus, I think it's time for it to come to Canada too.

[Ziggyman]

I think those outdoor games would be awesome to go to...unfortunately, due to living in an obscure area of Canada, this will never happen :(:(:( . Plus, I think it's time for it to come to Canada too.

Is this the only thread where you can find Canadians?

Anyways...Canada is already (obviously) a hockey crazed place...What these NHL execs are doing, is trying to bring hockey and excite people (more so the Americans) in those areas where hockey isn't that big in this case...Chicago.

[Immortalfire]

While it seems the AHL Wolves are more popular, things started to get better for Chicago when Bill Wirtz kicked the bucket.

[Ziggyman]

Did Glenn Murray get low balled by the Bruins or what! Is he over the hill now at 35? Any takers on him...?

[Shifty]

Did Glenn Murray get low balled by the Bruins or what! Is he over the hill now at 35? Any takers on him...?

Nobody picked him up off waivers. Some team will pay him a small salary.

[Shifty]

The Chicago Blackhawks are naming legendary coach Scotty Bowman as a Senior Advisor, Hockey Operations on Thursday.

Ranking first among all NHL coaches in games coached (2,141), wins (1,244) and Stanley Cups (nine), Bowman is revered as an all-time great behind the bench.

Bowman, 75, was a head coach for thirty NHL seasons with the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings and has served as a consultant with the Red Wings since he retired after winning the 2002 Stanley Cup.

He'll join a talented young Blackhawks franchise that is led on the ice by reigning NHL Rookie of the Year Patrick Kane, as well as first-line centre Jonathan Toews, providing support to the front office team headed by President John McDonough and General Manager Dale Tallon.

Bowman's son Stan is an Assistant GM, Hockey Operations with the Blackhawks.

Suck on that Toronto.

The number of teams legitimately interested in the services of Mats Sundin has increased to six according to his agent JP Barry.

''The number has gone up, not gone down since July 1st,'' Barry told the Team 1040 Sports Radio station in Vancouver. ''The other three (teams) would like not to be discussed as much publicly because it just provides more scrutiny.''

Barry did admit that Detroit is not one of the teams interested.

''There are other teams that have said, 'We're that interested in a short-term, one to two year deal. We just want to let you know that if you give us some time, we'll make room'." Barry told the Team 1040. ''So I don't think the demand will slow down if he takes longer. I think there's enough teams out there interested in his services that it's kind of a unique situation.''

Barry also told the Team 1040 that Sundin might not be making any decisions by August 1st.

''He's still taking his time, and he hasn't given us an indication or not if he's going to keep playing or not. You know, when he was speaking in Sweden about August, unfortunately a lot of people picked up 1st of August. He meant August. He meant sometime in August he would definitely decide because he'll definitely be in training camp.''

So August 31st the way he's going....

The Edmonton Oilers have named Steve Tambellini as their new general manager, moving Kevin Lowe into the role of President of Hockey Operations for Rexall sports.

Tambellini, 50, has been part of the Vancouver Canucks hockey operations staff for the past 17 seasons and was most recently the Assistant General Manager and Vice-President of Hockey Operations.

Tambellini played 553 career NHL games between 1978-1979 and 1987-1988 with the New York Islanders, Colorado Rockies, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.

Tambellini and Lowe have previously worked together as members of Team Canada's management team, helping lead Canada to success on the international stage.

As Director of Player Personnel, Tambellini helped put together the roster that won the gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah and he was also a member of the management team for Team Canada's gold medal triumph at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He also served as the General Manager of Team Canada at the 2003 and 2005 IIHF World Hockey Championships, winning the gold medal in Finland in 2003 and silver in 2005.

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis today issued the following statement on behalf of the club regarding Steve Tambellini:

"On behalf of the entire Canucks organization we would like to thank Steve for his many contributions to our club as a player and manager over nearly 20 years. Since his days as a player and continuing through his time spent in our front office, Steve was a committed member of our team and community.

This is an opportunity that Steve could not pass up and we are in full support of his decision to advance his career. We wish him, his wife Denise and their entire family the best of luck in the future."

Lowe has been Oilers GM since June 9, 2000, guiding the team to the 2006 Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers have missed the playoffs in the two seasons since, though there is a sense of optimism moving forward as the team has assembled a nucleus of young talent that should provide better results.

Kevin Prendergast, who has been the Oielrs' Vice-President of Hockey Operations, will move in as the new Assistant General Manager, and will continue to be responsible for overseeing both the team's pro and amateur scouting operations.

Didn't see that coming. Interesting to see the Canucks do with their "former agent" GM and how they let their assistant go to a divisional rival.

[Showtime]

Mock ups based on description of what we might be seeing as the NHL 3rd Jerseys this coming season...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/NufCed38/hockeyweeksjerseymockupsFullyUpdate.jpg

[Alex The Great]

Showtime wears Pink Knickers.

Go Sens Go.


Die Leafs Die.

[Ziggyman]

Man...Almost every Leafs jersey is crazy whack!

A lot of old school stuff going on...Along with some "wannabe" old school looking jerseys...Interesting...

As well McCabe is softening his stance on accepting a trade...!

[Ziggyman]

Go Leafs Go!

[Alex The Great]

:cmad:

[Ziggyman]

I take it that you were once a Leafs fan...Or just an Ottawa die hard...

[Showtime]

Showtime wears Pink Knickers.

Go Sens Go.


Die Leafs Die.

Banned?

[Alex The Great]

You don't have the testicles :oldrazz:




Your a Colts Fan, thus. I Despise you.
I know your a Pats Fan But make up your mind! :cmad:



WHo do you support? The Red Wings and Penguins? :oldrazz:

[Immortalfire]

Mock ups based on description of what we might be seeing as the NHL 3rd Jerseys this coming season...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/NufCed38/hockeyweeksjerseymockupsFullyUpdate.jpg

Most of those look quite horrible.

[Showtime]

You don't have the testicles

I'll just tell Morg, you'll be gone within a minute.


Your a Colts Fan, thus. I Despise you.
I know your a Pats Fan But make up your mind! :cmad:


I am a fan of the NFL. I follow the Patriots and Colts. They turned into rivals after the fact.

WHo do you support? The Red Wings and Penguins? :oldrazz:

I support no more name changes.

[Alex The Great]

I Beleive you changed your name too....Showtime029 :o


I know it wasn't much but still :o



Anywho, go sens go. :up:

[Ziggyman]

...Stefan Legein quit hockey...:huh:

[Alex The Great]

I take it that you were once a Leafs fan...Or just an Ottawa die hard...
Ottowa Die Hard.

[Poeman]

that sharks jersey looks nice

[SolarTiger]

i love the oiler going back to old days jersey

[SolarTiger]

Hey whats your guys predictions for who makes the playoffs?
West:
1.Detroit
2.Dallas
3.Calgary
4.San Jose
5.Anaheim
6.Edmonton
7.Blackhawks
8.Minnesota

East:
1.Montreal
2.Philly
3.Washinton
4.Pittsburgh
5.New York
6.Ottawa
7.Carolina
8.New Jersey

[Alex The Great]

Detroit will make it as always.....*sigh*

[ih8nyy]

Most of those look quite horrible.

Only ones that are any good are the teams that went with the throw back look. IE: Buffalo, Philly, Pittsburgh, Edmonton and Toronto.

As a Bruins fan, I have to say that jersey is as bad as the old Gold Pooh Bear jersey's they used to have as a 3rd.

[Showtime]

Wow. I have to disagree, I actually like this possible 3rd jersey compared to that yellow garbage.

[Immortalfire]

Oilers and Islanders don't look all that different, same for Philly. San Jose looks alright too.

Thrashers looks bad, but then again I'm partial to our current look.

[Batman713]

The sens suck.

Go Leafs Go!

[Ziggyman]

The sens suck.

Go Leafs Go!

Yes!...Go Leafs Go...

[Shifty]

The sens suck.

Go Leafs Go!

Who has made the playoffs for 11 seasons straight? The Leafs haven't made the playoffs since before the lockout.

[Ziggyman]

Who has made the playoffs for 11 seasons straight? The Leafs haven't made the playoffs since before the lockout.

Who has 13 Stanley Cups...?

The Sens do nothing in the playoffs! Good in the regular season...Suck in the playoffs...How many times have the Sens gone down to the Leafs in the playoffs? Also...How many Stanley Cups do they have?

[Shifty]

Who has 13 Stanley Cups...?

The Sens do nothing in the playoffs! Good in the regular season...Suck in the playoffs...How many times have the Sens gone down to the Leafs in the playoffs? Also...How many Stanley Cups do they have?

Well if you were in a 6 team league for over 40 years I would hope you would win a few Cups. But its been over 40 years since the Leafs last won or even appeared in the Finals. At least I was alive and got to see my team in the Finals, you have to watch it in brief clips showing the glory years.

[Ziggyman]

...At least the Leafs have glory years...

[SolarTiger]

Using cups as a arguement when you werent even alive to see them is weak man,weak.

[Ziggyman]

:dry:...No...

You know what's weak...Stating how many times your team has made the playoffs straight without a single cup and one finals appearance...And losing to the other guys team 4 years in a row in the playoffs...

[Shifty]

:dry:...No...

You know what's weak...Stating how many times your team has made the playoffs straight without a single cup and one finals appearance...And losing to the other guys team 4 years in a row in the playoffs...

Those 4 series wins in 5 years, again, that's going back awhile. Your memory of those wins must be fading.

Enjoy the bottom of the division again! Or is Jeff Finger and Cujo going to bring you the Stanley Cup parade you guys believe you will win every year? Top to bottom the team is a mess. Ownership, management and players.

[Ziggyman]

I don't think we'll win the Stanley Cup...Why are you generalizing and stereotyping a team's fans? I agree...Ownership and management were messes..Will be cleared up when Peddie's gone though...Likely next year...But the players are fine...This is a new team...I don't mind being at the bottom for now...As long as in the long run we benefit from it...

...To be honest...I don't think the Sens will go as far as they did last year...But still good...

I'll be the good guy...And say...Good luck to your Sens...Although I dislike them very much...

[Shifty]

I'll be the good guy...And say...Good luck to your Sens...Although I dislike them very much...

But why we only beat you in the regular season? ;)

[Ziggyman]

Yeah...But we beat you in the playoffs...

[Shifty]

Yeah...But we beat you in the playoffs...

So why the hate?

[Ziggyman]

Fine...No more hate...From both of us...!

[Shifty]

Fine...No more hate...From both of us...!

Until the first game of the season.:grin:

That first game back from the lockout, that the Sens won in the first shootout... I did not want them to lose that. They could've lost the next 7 games, I didn't want them losing the first game back in OT and then the shootout. It was tense.

[Poeman]

sundin needs to make up his damn mind

[Ziggyman]

Everyone makes a big deal about Sundin...What about Sakcic?

[Shifty]

Sakic called a press conference or Thursday.

Sundin hasn't made up his mind if he still wants to play. Then the teams that are interested in him will have to move guys to get under the salary cap.

[ih8nyy]

Wow. I have to disagree, I actually like this possible 3rd jersey compared to that yellow garbage.

I saw a video of Bergeron last season (I'll have to try and find it) when he was rehabbing, skating around wearing one of those jerseys. The real issue was that it had black socks with gold and white stripes. :down:

I think if they went with the uni they have now, but did a gold one like the jersey's they had back in I believe the 50's and they would have a much better look.

And believe me, I hated the Pooh Bear Jersey almost as much as I hate the Yankees.

[SolarTiger]

I don't think we'll win the Stanley Cup...Why are you generalizing and stereotyping a team's fans? I agree...Ownership and management were messes..Will be cleared up when Peddie's gone though...Likely next year...But the players are fine...This is a new team...I don't mind being at the bottom for now...As long as in the long run we benefit from it...

...To be honest...I don't think the Sens will go as far as they did last year...But still good...

I'll be the good guy...And say...Good luck to your Sens...Although I dislike them very much...
Who's toronto's best player?Kaberle?If I was the leafs I trade Kaberle for a first rounder and a legit prospect,trade Mccabe,tank the season and draft the other Schenn brother.

[ih8nyy]

Who's toronto's best player?Kaberle?If I was the leafs I trade Kaberle for a first rounder and a legit prospect,trade Mccabe,tank the season and draft the other Schenn brother.

Oh they are gonna tank it alright. But they want John Tavaress. (or however it is spelled)

McCabe will be gone once he gets his $2 mil. signing bonus that is coming up. After that they will cut him loose.

[Shifty]

The best site to look at every jersey, even some that never made it like the Blues' instruments one from the 90s.
http://www.nhluniforms.com/

Oh they are gonna tank it alright. But they want John Tavaress. (or however it is spelled)

McCabe will be gone once he gets his $2 mil. signing bonus that is coming up. After that they will cut him loose.

I dunno. Even last season they sucked at tanking. They could've gotten Stamkos.

[ih8nyy]

Sakic is back for one more year.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3556394

[ih8nyy]

The best site to look at every jersey, even some that never made it like the Blues' instruments one from the 90s.
http://www.nhluniforms.com/


I dunno. Even last season they sucked at tanking. They could've gotten Stamkos.


You have to remember that they are the Leafs. They suck at everything.

And that's a great site for uni history's.

[SolarTiger]

Sakic is back for one more year.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3556394
And the whole northwest division whispers"damn it".

[ih8nyy]

And the whole northwest division whispers"damn it".

I am sure it was muttered by a few of the young center's in the Av's farm system as well.

[SolarTiger]

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17685-Source-Senators-defenseman-Andrej-Meszaros-signs-offer-sheet-with-another-team.html
Hours after Ottawa GM Bryan Murray held a news conference to announce the team was at a contractual impasse with restricted free agent defenseman Andrej Meszaros, The Hockey News has learned from a source close to the negotiations that Meszaros has agreed to a multi-year offer sheet with an average salary in excess of $5 million per season.

The team that has agreed to terms with the 22-year-old has yet to be confirmed.

When contacted by The Hockey News, Murray wouldn't confirm the report.

"I’ve heard rumors that that’s happening, but there’s no confirmation of that at this point," said Murray.

[Shifty]

He's not worth that. He had a great rookie season but he's been in decline for the last two seasons. Murray should be fired if he matches that skating mistake to $5 million as he clearly doesn't know what to do with the Senators.

[ih8nyy]

He's not worth that. He had a great rookie season but he's been in decline for the last two seasons. Murray should be fired if he matches that skating mistake to $5 million as he clearly doesn't know what to do with the Senators.

It is ridiculous what some of these D are getting just cause they can make an outlet pass and move the puck. I mean $5 million for Meszaros is worse than the Bruins throwing 3.5 million plus at Dennis Wideman. These salarys are gonna get ridiculous fast.

Before it was everyone wanted size and it killed the NHL, speed which is the true thing that makes the sport exciting went the way of the Dodo. You had to prove you could play if you where under 6 feet and you had to prove you couldn't play if you where 6 foot plus. Now GM's are gonna shoot themsleves in the foot with all this throwing $$$ at players that are young and show "potential". Whatever happened to earning your pay check.

[Shifty]

It is ridiculous what some of these D are getting just cause they can make an outlet pass and move the puck. I mean $5 million for Meszaros is worse than the Bruins throwing 3.5 million plus at Dennis Wideman. These salarys are gonna get ridiculous fast.

Before it was everyone wanted size and it killed the NHL, speed which is the true thing that makes the sport exciting went the way of the Dodo. You had to prove you could play if you where under 6 feet and you had to prove you couldn't play if you where 6 foot plus. Now GM's are gonna shoot themsleves in the foot with all this throwing $$$ at players that are young and show "potential". Whatever happened to earning your pay check.

They're saying Jeff Finger's multi-year deal is the reason Mez is asking for more. Yes Finger shouldn't be paid more than him but I think the Leafs were confused and signed the wrong guy. (http://www.thescore.ca/sixpack/index.asp?name=/2008/07/leafs_finger_wr.html&catID=Leafs)

[ih8nyy]

They're saying Jeff Finger's multi-year deal is the reason Mez is asking for more. Yes Finger shouldn't be paid more than him but I think the Leafs were confused and signed the wrong guy. (http://www.thescore.ca/sixpack/index.asp?name=/2008/07/leafs_finger_wr.html&catID=Leafs)

The Finger signing was a riot! I saw that on the ticker and I went, "Who the hell is that and they signed him for how much?"

[Shifty]

SENATORS TRADE MESZAROS TO TAMPA BAY
NHL
TSN.ca

The Ottawa Senators finally resolved their contract dispute with defenceman Andrej Meszaros on Friday, trading the restricted free agent to the ever-changing Tampa Bay Lightning.

In exchange, the Senators received defencemen Filip Kuba and Alexandre Picard and a first round pick the Lightning previously acquired from the San Jose Sharks. Sources add that Meszaros is expected to sign a six-year contract with the Lightning averaging $4 million a season.

Meszaros, 22, played in all 82 games for the Senators last season, recording nine goals and 27 assists. In 246 career games with Ottawa, he had 26 goals and 84 assists. He was Ottawa's first-round pick (23rd overall) in the 2004 NHL Draft.

Meszaros and the Senators were locked in contract talks all summer. Reports indicated that Meszaros was seeking a deal worth $4.5 million a year, while the team was offering closer to $3.5 million.

"We've tried to make presentations with a variety of offers and terms, but they've been rejected at this point and time," general manager Bryan Murray told reporters on Thursday. "So there's nothing more. We're some distance apart."

The trading of Meszaros leaves Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov as the only two regular defencemen from last season's opening night lineup. The team parted ways with Wade Redden, Luke Richardson and Mike Commodore via free agency and traded blueliner Joe Corvo midway through the season.

Kuba, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound native of the Czech Republic, skated in 75 games with Tampa last season, scoring six goals and 31 points. In 531 NHL games with the Lightning and Minnesota Wild, the veteran blueliner has 55 goals and 207 points. He was also a member of the Czech team that won the bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino.

Picard, drafted in the third round by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2003, had six points in 20 games with Tampa last season. In 92 NHL games, the Gatineau, Quebec native has six goals and 28 points.

The addition of Meszaros is the latest of several changes the Lightning made in the offseason. After taking centre Steven Stamkos first overall June's NHL Entry Draft, the team hit the ground running by acquiring forwards Vaclav Prospal, Ryan Malone, Gary Roberts, Mark Recchi and Radim Vrbata, defenceman Matt Carle and goaltender Olaf Kolzig.

Good luck Tampa.

The problem was Tampa signed him yesterday but had traded away their 3rd round draft pick to the Penguins. The Bolts needed to give their own pick as part of compensation but the Penguins wouldn't get involved. So Ottawa and Tampa worked out the deal.

[Ziggyman]

Yeah...I just read that on the site as well...!

[SolarTiger]

It would be hilarous if a team gives him an offer sheet now.

[ih8nyy]

It would be hilarous if a team gives him an offer sheet now.

This sounds like a job for Kevin Lowe!

[SolarTiger]

This sounds like a job for Kevin Lowe!
:cmad::cmad::cmad:

But with all these crazy signings,Penner at 4 million is starting to look better and better.


And Lowe isn't the gm of Edmonton anymore.:o

[Ziggyman]

McCabe to Panthers for Van Ryn and a draft pick...

That damn pick better be a first rounder!

[ih8nyy]

And Lowe isn't the gm of Edmonton anymore.:o

Yes I know.

[ih8nyy]

McCabe to Panthers for Van Ryn and a draft pick...

That damn pick better be a first rounder!

Actually looks as if the draft pick is going with McCabe to Florida for Mike Van Ryn.

Toronto even over pays to get rid of players! HA!

[Shifty]

Actually looks as if the draft pick is going with McCabe to Florida for Mike Van Ryn.

Toronto even over pays to get rid of players! HA!

Hahaha. Yep TSN says McCabe and a draft pick. Plus they had to pay him his bonus.

[ih8nyy]

Hahaha. Yep TSN says McCabe and a draft pick. Plus they had to pay him his bonus.

Yeah that was the rumors swirling for months. the leafs couldn't unload him with the bonus still there, so they had to wait till 9/1 to pay it, then unload him.

[Franklin Richards]

Which Turco will play this year? Choke Artist or Spider-man?



:thing: :doom: :thing:

[ih8nyy]

Which Turco will play this year? Choke Artist or Spider-man?



:thing: :doom: :thing:

Regular Season= Spider-Man
Playoffs= Choke Artist

Take it to the bank.

[Ziggyman]

McCabe and 2010 4th rounder for Van Ryn...

...Hopefully the Leafs win this trade!

[ih8nyy]

McCabe and 2010 4th rounder for Van Ryn...

...Hopefully the Leafs win this trade!


I think the real winner here is McCabe. He prob. feels the weight of the world has been lifted off his shoulders not having to play in that market anymore.

[SolarTiger]

I bet MCcabe has a amazing year with the panthers.

[ih8nyy]

I bet MCcabe has a amazing year with the panthers.

They need to pair him with a stay at home guy (Cullimore) who will cover up for the occassional bad pass that he tends to make. Hopefully this coach they have there will let him just go out and play his game. Which is make the outlet pass and on occassion jump into the play as the trailing man. That and let him set up and take some bombs on the PP. He should be off to the side ready to take one timers, this guy has a cannon and he needs to use it. He and Bouwmeester could be a very nice combo on the back end of the PP.

[Ziggyman]

I'm starting to agree with Damian Cox...In that...My Leafs lost this trade...:dry:

[ih8nyy]

I'm starting to agree with Damian Cox...In that...My Leafs lost this trade...:dry:

There's two words you never hear in the same sentence. Leafs and Lost. Oh wait.............................. Scratch that.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg277/cpoconnor/aheathosnap.png

[Shifty]

https://people.creighton.edu/~shu02225/cr/OutdoorHockey2.jpg

Its that time again!

Grab a Yahoo! ID if you don't already. Same setup as last year, though I changed it so teams only need 3 defensemen instead of 4.

League ID#: 7058
League Name: SHH! Fantasy Hockey
Password: hockey
Custom League URL: http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/shh_fantasy_hockey (bookmark this once you've registered!)

Draft: Live online Saturday Sept.27 6PM EST (5 CT, 4 MT, 3 PT and 7 for Themanofbat)
That can change, they need a draft date to register.

Max Teams: 10
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 1
Trade End Date: March 5, 2009
Waiver Time: 1 day
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Trade Review: Commissioner
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Min Games Played: 3
Weekly Deadline: Daily - Tomorrow
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Roster Positions: C, C, C, LW, LW, LW, RW, RW, RW, D, D, D, Util, G, G, BN, BN, BN, IR, IR
Stat Categories: G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG, W, L, GAA, SV%, SHO

The league needs to be an even number so 12 teams are possible if there is demand.
You can also let someone join your team as a co-manager.

01 The Colbeagles
02 The Pickled Peppers
03 The Devils
04 Bergy
05 Denny Pratt Tragedy
06
07
08
09
10

[Themanofbat]

7:00 pm on a Saturday night... my wife's gonna kill me...

:csad:

[ih8nyy]

7:00 pm on a Saturday night... my wife's gonna kill me...

:csad:

I would but I have a golf tourney that day. No way I will be available or able to operate a computer after drinking beer all day. NOw if you wanna auto draft it...............

[ih8nyy]

Reruns are reruns, but it never gets old watching the Bruins beat the Habs.

[Alex The Great]

I think i'll stick to Fantasy FOOTBALL.

[Shifty]

I would but I have a golf tourney that day. No way I will be available or able to operate a computer after drinking beer all day. NOw if you wanna auto draft it...............

We can change the date that's fine. Sign up and once we have more people we can figure out the best date. What is everyone's ideal time?

Would Thursday the 25th work?

[ih8nyy]

We can change the date that's fine. Sign up and once we have more people we can figure out the best date. What is everyone's ideal time?

Would Thursday the 25th work?

Probably, as long as it is past 8pm Eastern. 9pm would be even better as that would mean my daughter is in bed for the evening.

[ih8nyy]

Ok, the Denny Pratt Tragedy is all signed up.

[Showtime]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2299653073_80d796bb39_o.jpg

Possible Bruins 3rd Jersey

[Showtime]

Mockups based on possible 3rd jersey descriptions:

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/kingsfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/senatorsfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/sharksfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/bluesfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/lightningfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/canucksthirdfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/thrashersfront.png

Credit to http://www.sportslogos.net/

[Showtime]

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/bruinsfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/sabresfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/canesfront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/BlackhawksThirdFront.png

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/OilersThirdFront.png

Credit to http://www.sportslogos.net/

[ih8nyy]

St. Louis, Buffalo and Edmonton are the only ones that appeal to me. Buffalo/Edomont cause I am throw back kind of guy. The Chi-Hawks have the nicest most classic Uni probably in the history of man kind. Why screw around with it? Same with the Bruins. Thoses new Uni's are supposed to have BLACK socks. Please God no! Vancouver I can live with cause it is a throw back. As far as the others.... meh.

[ih8nyy]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2299653073_80d796bb39_o.jpg

Possible Bruins 3rd Jersey

Didn't even see this before my last post. But like I said. Black socks! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[Showtime]

St. Louis, Buffalo and Edmonton are the only ones that appeal to me. Buffalo/Edomont cause I am throw back kind of guy. The Chi-Hawks have the nicest most classic Uni probably in the history of man kind. Why screw around with it? Same with the Bruins. Thoses new Uni's are supposed to have BLACK socks. Please God no! Vancouver I can live with cause it is a throw back. As far as the others.... meh.

Buffalo and Vancouver do it for me.

[ih8nyy]

Buffalo and Vancouver do it for me.

The key with those Buffalo Uni's is the multi-striped socks. That is always a win in my book.

Vancouver is the same as what they have now only with the old school logo, so not much of a change. But it is a classic uni.

Pittsburgh is gonna use those old school powder blues for a 3rd jersey this season as well. :up: :up: Those are sweet.

[ih8nyy]

Nice to see Chelios is back for another year. Man this guy is like the Energizer bunny. I think he can play till he is 50 so long as he has the drive.

[ih8nyy]

This could be the new Sabers 3rd Jersey.
Got the link to it from good ol uniwatchblog.com

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg277/cpoconnor/ept_sports_nhl_experts-393856340-12.jpg

[ih8nyy]

Canes lock up Staal with 7 year extension.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3581569

[ih8nyy]

And the Canes unveiled the new 3rd Jersey.

I think this is the first team to ever wear two different colored sets of pants in the same season.

http://hurricanes.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=381609

Phot Gallery link on the page.

[Showtime]

Pretty darn close to the mock ups based on what sources had commentd on.

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/sabresfront.png

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg277/cpoconnor/ept_sports_nhl_experts-393856340-12.jpg

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/canesfront.png

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2008/09/third_jersey2_small.jpg

[Showtime]

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2008/09/third_group.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/NeonMatrix/CAR_Uni_3RDJERSEY.png

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/fonziefonz/6a00d8341d73af53ef010534989e85970b-.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/fonziefonz/6a00d8341d73af53ef010534989ea0970b-.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/fonziefonz/6a00d8341d73af53ef010534989ed2970b-.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/fonziefonz/6a00d8341d73af53ef0105349f318f970c-.jpg

[Immortalfire]

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/thrashersfront.png



Gag :csad:

[ih8nyy]

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2008/09/third_group.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/NeonMatrix/CAR_Uni_3RDJERSEY.png

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/fonziefonz/6a00d8341d73af53ef010534989e85970b-.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/fonziefonz/6a00d8341d73af53ef010534989ea0970b-.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/fonziefonz/6a00d8341d73af53ef010534989ed2970b-.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/fonziefonz/6a00d8341d73af53ef0105349f318f970c-.jpg

Still say the Bruins need to just ditch the 3rd jersey idea all together. Or at least if they are going with this jersey to use the gold socks still. No black please!

Also those Carolina Socks are roach, lets stick to horizontal stripes Reebok.

On a completely unrelated note, I can't wait to see Lucic back out on the ice running people over. That kid will be captain of the B's some day. I love the way he plays the game.

[ih8nyy]

Pretty darn close to the mock ups based on what sources had commentd on.

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/sabresfront.png

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg277/cpoconnor/ept_sports_nhl_experts-393856340-12.jpg

http://www.hockeywidgets.com/hockeyfan/users/KP14/canesfront.png

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2008/09/third_jersey2_small.jpg

Buffalo needs to go with that style uni full time. Ditch the Banana Slug.

[Showtime]

I actually love those 3rds, miles ahead of what they had previously with the disinterested bear look. I think the Bruins uniform set is very classic with the new edge versions they came back with and this 3rd jersey set with hints at the Neely era uniforms.

[ih8nyy]

I actually love those 3rds, miles ahead of what they had previously with the disinterested bear look. I think the Bruins uniform set is very classic with the new edge versions they came back with and this 3rd jersey set with hints at the Neely era uniforms.

Oh you got that right. The new uni design is fantastic. Nice and classic look. I couldn't stand the Pooh Bear Uni's and I am glad those went the way of the Dodo. I just think they could have stayed with the classic look they have now and go with the gold jersey ala the 50's I believe. Or at least if you wanna try and go some what 80's-early 90's at least go with the gold socks.

[Shifty]

https://people.creighton.edu/~shu02225/cr/OutdoorHockey2.jpg

Its that time again!

Grab a Yahoo! ID if you don't already. Same setup as last year, though I changed it so teams only need 3 defensemen instead of 4.

League ID#: 7058
League Name: SHH! Fantasy Hockey
Password: hockey
Custom League URL: http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/shh_fantasy_hockey (bookmark this once you've registered!)

Draft: Live online Saturday Sept.27 6PM EST (5 CT, 4 MT, 3 PT and 7 for Themanofbat)
That can change, they need a draft date to register.

Max Teams: 10
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 1
Trade End Date: March 5, 2009
Waiver Time: 1 day
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Trade Review: Commissioner
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Min Games Played: 3
Weekly Deadline: Daily - Tomorrow
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Roster Positions: C, C, C, LW, LW, LW, RW, RW, RW, D, D, D, Util, G, G, BN, BN, BN, IR, IR
Stat Categories: G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG, W, L, GAA, SV%, SHO

The league needs to be an even number so 12 teams are possible if there is demand.
You can also let someone join your team as a co-manager.


Here is how the draft works. Since I'm the defending champion I will go last. Any new users who have weren't in last year's league will pick in the top spots. ih8nyy was the first new member so he will draft first. Bergy was Boston Bruins = Cup last season so right now Red Winger can be the only one from last year who could draft higher. So if you're new, you can still get #2-6 but if any veterans join you may not be able to join. 3-5 more teams can join. The top 6 teams in the league will advance to the playoffs, the remaining 4-6 teams will play in the consolation bracket.

07 The Colbeagles
06 The Losers
05 The Pickled Peppers
04 The Devils
03 Blotto'd Badgers
02 Bergy
01 Denny Pratt Tragedy

[Immortalfire]

Buffalo needs to go with that style uni full time. Ditch the Banana Slug.

Anything is better than the Buffaslug. I liked their red and black unis, but the classic blue works for em too.

[Badger]

I'm in!

[Johnny Blaze]

The Losers are back for another go.

[Themanofbat]

The Losers are back for another go.

You're kicking my ass in SHHFFL VI today... :cmad: :cmad: :cmad:

:csad:

[Johnny Blaze]

You're kicking my ass in SHHFFL VI today... :cmad: :cmad: :cmad:

:csad:

I am? Sweet. :up:

I didn't pay to have live scoring, so I can't tell. :o

[Themanofbat]

I am? Sweet. :up:

I didn't pay to have live scoring, so I can't tell. :o

I don't have it either... I just look up the player's stats and add up the rough point totals...

You have at least 4 TD's by 3 players...

:csad:

[ih8nyy]

Here is how the draft works. Since I'm the defending champion I will go last. Any new users who have weren't in last year's league will pick in the top spots. ih8nyy was the first new member so he will draft first. Bergy was Boston Bruins = Cup last season so right now Red Winger can be the only one from last year who could draft higher. So if you're new, you can still get #2-6 but if any veterans join you may not be able to join. 3-5 more teams can join. The top 6 teams in the league will advance to the playoffs, the remaining 4-6 teams will play in the consolation bracket.

07 The Colbeagles
06 The Losers
05 The Pickled Peppers
04 The Devils
03 Blotto'd Badgers
02 Bergy
01 Denny Pratt Tragedy

The Denny Pratt Tragedy is now on the clock.

[Johnny Blaze]

I don't have it either... I just look up the player's stats and add up the rough point totals...

You have at least 4 TD's by 3 players...

:csad:

Sweet. 'Bout damn time I win a game. :woot:

[ih8nyy]

Just wondering if there is anyway to move the draft to Sunday the 28th? If not I will just pre-rank my players and hope for the best.

Yes? No? Maybe?

[ih8nyy]

*edit*

[Shifty]

Just wondering if there is anyway to move the draft to Sunday the 28th? If not I will just pre-rank my players and hope for the best.

Yes? No? Maybe?

Does Tuesday 23rd evening work?

[ih8nyy]

Does Tuesday 23rd evening work?

All depends on what time. My wife works late on Tuesdays and I have to get my daughter to bed. So naturally any time after 8:30pm EDT prob. works best.

[Shifty]

All depends on what time. My wife works late on Tuesdays and I have to get my daughter to bed. So naturally any time after 8:30pm EDT prob. works best.

845pm EDT?

[ih8nyy]

845pm EDT?

That works. But again, whatever works for everyone else. I don't wanna screw everyone up. If I have to pre-rank and take my chances with that, then that is fine with me.

I'm still taking Milan Lucic with the 1st overall pick. :ikyn: :whatever: :oldrazz:

[Shifty]

Does Tuesday, September 23 8:45 Est work for everyone?

[ih8nyy]

Does Tuesday, September 23 8:45 Est work for everyone?

yes

[fu manchu]

The Mighty FU are back for another season of SHH! fantasy hockey. Last time i finished in third, but i'm hoping to do better this time around.

[Shifty]

Well we can take 1 more team to make 10 and after that we can take in 2 more to equal 12.

09 The Colbeagles
08 The Mighty FU
07 The Losers
06 Dark Donnie
05 The Pickled Peppers
04 The Devils
03 Blotto'd Badgers
02 Bergy
01 Denny Pratt Tragedy

[Shifty]

Here is the ten team roster.

Draft is on Tuesday, Sept.23 8:45PM EST / 7:45PM CST. There will be 18 rounds. Pre-rank your players just in case you can't make it. It will be a non-snaking draft just like in the NHL.
And though Badgers did finish lower than Devils, Badgers defeated Devils in the consolation bracket. So for incentive to participate in the consolation bracket, the winners will draft lower than the losers.

10 The Colbeagles
09 The Mighty FU
08 The Losers
07 Dark Donnie
06 The Pickled Peppers
05 The Devils
04 Blotto'd Badgers
03 Bergy
02 War Party
01 Denny Pratt Tragedy

FIRST WEEK MATCHUPS
The Colbeagles vs. The Pickled Peppers
The Devils vs. The Mighty FU
Bergy vs. Dark Donnie
Denny Pratt Tragedy vs. The Losers
Blotto'd Badgers vs. War Party

Starting it off against my arch rivals...

[Poeman]

whoa whoa why am i not in that list???

can we make room for me

[ih8nyy]

whoa whoa why am i not in that list???

can we make room for me

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you didn't sign up.......... :dry:

[Shifty]

whoa whoa why am i not in that list???

can we make room for me

If you can find another person to sign up and are committed to participate until mid April. We need an even number of teams.


Also, someone who is interested can make you co-manager and the two of you would manage a team. So if you know anyone who is a manager you could PM them.

I posted the info September 4 in this thread.

[fu manchu]

Here is the ten team roster.

10 The Colbeagles
09 The Mighty FU
08 The Losers
07 Dark Donnie
06 The Pickled Peppers
05 The Devils
04 Blotto'd Badgers
03 Bergy
02 War Party
01 Denny Pratt Tragedy


who are the owners of each team? some i could figure out. but some i can't.

[Dexter M0rgan]

So who's everyone's pick to win Lord Stanley's Cup this year?

[Shifty]

10 The Colbeagles = slinger
09 The Mighty FU = fu manchu
08 The Losers = Johnny Blaze
07 Dark Donnie = Dark Donnie
06 The Pickled Peppers = Themanofbat
05 The Devils = my brother
04 Blotto'd Badgers = Badger
03 Bergy = my brother's friend
02 War Party = War Party
01 Denny Pratt Tragedy = ih8nyy

[fu manchu]

thanks slinger

[Poeman]

If you can find another person to sign up and are committed to participate until mid April. We need an even number of teams.


Also, someone who is interested can make you co-manager and the two of you would manage a team. So if you know anyone who is a manager you could PM them.

I posted the info September 4 in this thread.

damn...ill look around

[ih8nyy]

So who's everyone's pick to win Lord Stanley's Cup this year?

I am gonna go with a Dark Horse here and make the homer call of the Boston Bruins.


:hehe:



Ok, now that the laughter has died down, I have to say that if the Winged Wheels don't repeat with the fire power they have it will be a shocker.

[Dexter M0rgan]

Agreed. They look just as good as last year's team. If they have the same chemistry as last year, yes. But if Hossa's just gonna be looking for a ring and not plan on staying long-term, then no. :csad:

The Blackhawks could be the ultimate sleeper, they scare me most out of any up-and-coming NHL team.

[Johnny Blaze]

So who's everyone's pick to win Lord Stanley's Cup this year?

Why, the Lightning of course. This season, the NHL will come to fear the Mullet. :cmad:




All homer pride aside, I don't see any reason to not go with the Wings to repeat. Though San Jose's my under the radar pick to go the distance.

[Showtime]

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Sabres 3rd In Action

[Alex The Great]

The Sabres Uniforms seemed to have sucked big time in the last couple of years.