McGuire actually has some pretty good insight, when you hear him do spots on the radio. But his play by play is cartoonish. They need to give him a valium or something before each game.
I would've liked to have heard some insight from him at the draft other than "big, thick body on this kid."
Oooh, interleague drama. Because he's restricted, this means Detroit has the option of matching the offer, yes?
Not in the least, because they are 2 entirely different leagues. There are no rules regarding that. In the NHL, Detroit owns his rights, but the KHL does not have to respect that.
Also, there is no transfer agreement between the KHL and the IIHF or NHL, so basically, if a player leaves one league to go to the other, the original team is screwed.
So any Edmonton or Buffalo fans have comments on Kotalik? He signed with the Rangers today for 3 years at $3 Million per year.
While I had hoped the Oilers could keep him, since he was effective, I don't think he's *that* good of a player, and most people in Edmonton I think knew that he was a rental, as much as the Oilers tried to convince us otherwise. He had a few flashes of brilliance for us, but couldn't sustain good play for more than a game or 2 at a time.
So any Edmonton or Buffalo fans have comments on Kotalik? He signed with the Rangers today for 3 years at $3 Million per year.
I've have liked the guy for years. has decent size like over 6 feet and 220 pounds or so. And for a guy who often finds himself as a 2nd - 4th liner he puts up quality for being a working joe kind of player. He is almost always giving you 15-20 goal seasons. I can't say anything for the amount of the contract, seems maybe a million too much, but either way he'll put up his usual solid numbers.
my question is why the hell didn't Edmonton want him back? too much money? In 19 games there he put up 7 goals and 4 assists, was +2. Think they had him on the 3rd line there??? again like I explained above, for what I call a "working" guy who will never be of superstar caliber those are decent numbers.
So any Edmonton or Buffalo fans have comments on Kotalik? He signed with the Rangers today for 3 years at $3 Million per year.
I've have liked the guy for years. has decent size like over 6 feet and 220 pounds or so. And for a guy who often finds himself as a 2nd - 4th liner he puts up quality for being a working joe kind of player. He is almost always giving you 15-20 goal seasons. I can't say anything for the amount of the contract, seems maybe a million too much, but either way he'll put up his usual solid numbers.
my question is why the hell didn't Edmonton want him back? too much money? In 19 games there he put up 7 goals and 4 assists, was +2. Think they had him on the 3rd line there??? again like I explained above, for what I call a "working" guy who will never be of superstar caliber those are decent numbers.
The oilers did offer him a contract. Local media are trying to sniff around to see what he was offered, but right now we don't know what the Oilers were willing to give him.
So any Edmonton or Buffalo fans have comments on Kotalik? He signed with the Rangers today for 3 years at $3 Million per year.
I've have liked the guy for years. has decent size like over 6 feet and 220 pounds or so. And for a guy who often finds himself as a 2nd - 4th liner he puts up quality for being a working joe kind of player. He is almost always giving you 15-20 goal seasons. I can't say anything for the amount of the contract, seems maybe a million too much, but either way he'll put up his usual solid numbers.
my question is why the hell didn't Edmonton want him back? too much money? In 19 games there he put up 7 goals and 4 assists, was +2. Think they had him on the 3rd line there??? again like I explained above, for what I call a "working" guy who will never be of superstar caliber those are decent numbers.
The oilers did offer him a contract. Local media are trying to sniff around to see what he was offered, but right now we don't know what the Oilers were willing to give him.
Being reunited with Drury might have also played a part in Kotalik signing with the Rangers. The two of them played together on a line in Buffalo. He made 2.3 million last season, so $3 million isn't too far out there in my opinion, though I would have rather he signed for closer to $2.5 million.
Looks like the wings are gonna fight the Hudler KHL signing, and they actually may have a point. Hudler apparently filed for arbitration, which, when you do file, is a commitment from the player to a 1 year contract that results from the hearing.
Looks like the wings are gonna fight the Hudler KHL signing, and they actually may have a point. Hudler apparently filed for arbitration, which, when you do file, is a commitment from the player to a 1 year contract that results from the hearing.
Looks like the wings are gonna fight the Hudler KHL signing, and they actually may have a point. Hudler apparently filed for arbitration, which, when you do file, is a commitment from the player to a 1 year contract that results from the hearing.
it at least guarantees the end of his relationship with Detroit forever. Even if they get him back for this 1 year it isn't like they'll be able to trade him unless they find a team dumb enough to deal with this KHL drama that will linger.
Looks like the wings are gonna fight the Hudler KHL signing, and they actually may have a point. Hudler apparently filed for arbitration, which, when you do file, is a commitment from the player to a 1 year contract that results from the hearing.
I'm seeing reports that Montreal signed Paul Mara to a 1 year deal. I wanted him back on the Rangers. He was a solid team guy, who stood up for his teamates and was a decent 2-way player. He'll be a solid 2nd or 3rd pair defenceman for them. Plus he had The Beard.
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Habs signed Travis Moen as well.
That sure is a lot of turnover in just a few weeks
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They didn't resigned a single guy among their UFAs!
Will the Habs be this year's Tampa, or will they do a quick rebound like Philly did?
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I actually think preseason games are set by the individual clubs involved. Thats why you have some teams playing more games than others or why certain teams will hold preseason games in different cities.
Philly and Boston confirmed for the Winter Classic on January 1, 2010.
While I'm happy that Philly was picked as I don't have the NHL package and broadcasts of Philly games are almost non-existent on the west coast, I'm a bit perplexed as why Montreal wasn't picked. Sure, Philly and Boston have a rivalry but Boston - Montreal goes way back
Philly and Boston confirmed for the Winter Classic on January 1, 2010.
While I'm happy that Philly was picked as I don't have the NHL package and broadcasts of Philly games are almost non-existent on the west coast, I'm a bit perplexed as why Montreal wasn't picked. Sure, Philly and Boston have a rivalry but Boston - Montreal goes way back
The Winter Classic is shown on NBC.
Edit: Also, rumors of two winter classics this year. One here and one in Canada
Edit 2: 2009-2010 schedule is released. See it here.
Philly and Boston confirmed for the Winter Classic on January 1, 2010.
While I'm happy that Philly was picked as I don't have the NHL package and broadcasts of Philly games are almost non-existent on the west coast, I'm a bit perplexed as why Montreal wasn't picked. Sure, Philly and Boston have a rivalry but Boston - Montreal goes way back
My guess would be that they didn't choose Montreal because they have been in an outdoor game already (the very first one, against Edmonton) I'm personally a bit peeved that there hasn't been a Canadian team in "The Winter Classic" yet, most of the leagues money comes from Canada so throw us a damn bone.
I think the game should have been Rangers - Bruins instead of Flyers - Bruins. Another NY - Boston matchup at Fenwey, both Original Six teams and there is a history between the two.
I think the game should have been Rangers - Bruins instead of Flyers - Bruins. Another NY - Boston matchup at Fenwey, both Original Six teams and there is a history between the two.
That's because the Rangers are pushing hard to get the 2011 winter classic at the new Yankee Stadium.
Flames picked Nigel Dawes off waivers from the Pheonix Coyotes
The guy is going to abitration but is reportadly looking at a ~1mil cap hit. Almost every Flames fan I know is waiting for Sutter to sign Boyd (who they sent a qualifying offer to) to some sort of deal at around the 1.3-1.5mil a season. If that happens the Flames are going to have to part ways with one of their forwards and that is looking like Wayne Primeau and his 1.4 million cap hit, which is high for an injury prone 4th liner despite how good he is on the defensive end, is going to be sent to the minors or traded.
Thats a good 1st and 3rd line with a pretty decent 4th line. However, that looks like a pretty weak 2nd line to me. Moss did put up 20 goals last season and Langkow has put up good numbers the last 3 seasons but that was when he was playing off and on with Iginla.
D Lines:
Regher-Bouwmeester
Sarich-Phaneuf
Giordano-Pardy
Each pairing has a good shutdown guy (Regher, Sarich, Pardy) and a puck mover (Bouw, Phaneuf, Gio)
just skimming through the signings/free agents left. not too much left out there for players that are worthwhile. Few decent restricted free agents not signed like Zajac.
Detroit is signing random schmoes who are in their mid 20's for warm bodies to fill a roster. saw at least 3 or 4 detroit signings where I don't think I've ever even heard of the player, maybe except for Jannik who is nothing to write home about. even though they have a great core of players I don't see detroit being the monster force this upcoming year.
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I would've liked to have heard some insight from him at the draft other than "big, thick body on this kid."
That is some creepy shit to say right there.
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Not in the least, because they are 2 entirely different leagues. There are no rules regarding that. In the NHL, Detroit owns his rights, but the KHL does not have to respect that.
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He's just always felt like a Hab to me, and I'm bummed he's no longer...
While I had hoped the Oilers could keep him, since he was effective, I don't think he's *that* good of a player, and most people in Edmonton I think knew that he was a rental, as much as the Oilers tried to convince us otherwise. He had a few flashes of brilliance for us, but couldn't sustain good play for more than a game or 2 at a time.
I've have liked the guy for years. has decent size like over 6 feet and 220 pounds or so. And for a guy who often finds himself as a 2nd - 4th liner he puts up quality for being a working joe kind of player. He is almost always giving you 15-20 goal seasons. I can't say anything for the amount of the contract, seems maybe a million too much, but either way he'll put up his usual solid numbers.
my question is why the hell didn't Edmonton want him back? too much money? In 19 games there he put up 7 goals and 4 assists, was +2. Think they had him on the 3rd line there??? again like I explained above, for what I call a "working" guy who will never be of superstar caliber those are decent numbers.
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The oilers did offer him a contract. Local media are trying to sniff around to see what he was offered, but right now we don't know what the Oilers were willing to give him.
Being reunited with Drury might have also played a part in Kotalik signing with the Rangers. The two of them played together on a line in Buffalo. He made 2.3 million last season, so $3 million isn't too far out there in my opinion, though I would have rather he signed for closer to $2.5 million.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=284300
Does this make Hudler a locker room cancer now?
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it at least guarantees the end of his relationship with Detroit forever. Even if they get him back for this 1 year it isn't like they'll be able to trade him unless they find a team dumb enough to deal with this KHL drama that will linger.
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He's a really likable guy, so probably not.
That sure is a lot of turnover in just a few weeks
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Gomez
Camalleri
Gionta
Moen
Spacek
Gill
Mara
Out
Koivu
Kovalev
Tanguay
Higgins
Dandenault
Komisarek
Bouillon
Brisebois
Koustopoulos
They didn't resigned a single guy among their UFAs!
Will the Habs be this year's Tampa, or will they do a quick rebound like Philly did?
Capitols signed Brendan Morrison to a 1 year, 1.5M contract
I don't like this rumor.
Also, Pens Wings rematch (in preseason?)
The preseason schedules are generally random and meaningless, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Don't fuck up sending your offer sheets to your RFAs if you want to keep your job, apparently.
They didn't *fire* him, they appointed him senior advisor or some shit
When you're reassigned from your GM job, you've been fired, regardless how polite the club is being about it.
While I'm happy that Philly was picked as I don't have the NHL package and broadcasts of Philly games are almost non-existent on the west coast, I'm a bit perplexed as why Montreal wasn't picked. Sure, Philly and Boston have a rivalry but Boston - Montreal goes way back
The Winter Classic is shown on NBC.
Edit: Also, rumors of two winter classics this year. One here and one in Canada
Edit 2: 2009-2010 schedule is released. See it here.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyseason.htm?team=pit
You can pick a different team to look at, but why would anyone want to?
My guess would be that they didn't choose Montreal because they have been in an outdoor game already (the very first one, against Edmonton) I'm personally a bit peeved that there hasn't been a Canadian team in "The Winter Classic" yet, most of the leagues money comes from Canada so throw us a damn bone.
I am pretty sure this is all but proved to not be happening. You are talking about the Calgary one, right?
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That's because the Rangers are pushing hard to get the 2011 winter classic at the new Yankee Stadium.
Looks like the rumor was true.
$.75M for one year. Not terrible I guess.
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The guy is going to abitration but is reportadly looking at a ~1mil cap hit. Almost every Flames fan I know is waiting for Sutter to sign Boyd (who they sent a qualifying offer to) to some sort of deal at around the 1.3-1.5mil a season. If that happens the Flames are going to have to part ways with one of their forwards and that is looking like Wayne Primeau and his 1.4 million cap hit, which is high for an injury prone 4th liner despite how good he is on the defensive end, is going to be sent to the minors or traded.
Potential forward lines:
Bourque - Jokinen - Iginla
Dawes - Langkow - Moss
Glencross - Boyd - Sjostrom
Nystrom - Conroy - McGrattan/Prust
Thats a good 1st and 3rd line with a pretty decent 4th line. However, that looks like a pretty weak 2nd line to me. Moss did put up 20 goals last season and Langkow has put up good numbers the last 3 seasons but that was when he was playing off and on with Iginla.
D Lines:
Regher-Bouwmeester
Sarich-Phaneuf
Giordano-Pardy
Each pairing has a good shutdown guy (Regher, Sarich, Pardy) and a puck mover (Bouw, Phaneuf, Gio)
Detroit is signing random schmoes who are in their mid 20's for warm bodies to fill a roster. saw at least 3 or 4 detroit signings where I don't think I've ever even heard of the player, maybe except for Jannik who is nothing to write home about. even though they have a great core of players I don't see detroit being the monster force this upcoming year.
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