from ESPN "LeBrun (1:20 p.m. ET): Well, the Toronto Maple Leafs go their tough guy. GM Brian Burke promised to make his team tough and he did Wednesday by signing enforcer Colton Orr to a four-year deal worth $4 million in total. Orr left the New York Rangers via free agency."
Colton Orr? really toronto? fuck why!? being in the NYC area I get to see many Ranger games whether I like it or not, Orr is the most useless thing on skates I've ever seen. want a tougher team? the days of the hockey goon are over Burke, and this was a horrible signing even if you got him for a nickel
It's a penalty if goalies cross center ice. I know this for two reasons: 1) Hasek got such a penalty when he tried to make Wing goalie vs. Roy III happen but slipped on a stick and fell on his ass. 2) He nearly got one celebrating Detroit's empty net goal clinching the '02 Cup.
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It's a penalty if goalies cross center ice. I know this for two reasons: 1) Hasek got such a penalty when he tried to make Wing goalie vs. Roy III happen but slipped on a stick and fell on his ass. 2) He nearly got one celebrating Detroit's empty net goal clinching the '02 Cup.
What bullshit. So, can goalies meet at the blueline and trade punches on top of it?
This also explains why I can't cross center ice in NHL 09 online as the goalie. Haha.
Would have been nice to eliminate the Ducks from the "teams to fear" list though. Without Pronger they're not quite as hateable, which is sad. They still have Corey Perry though, who I think we can all agree is a piece of shit.
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Joel Ward re-signs with the Preds. I feel like I should have recognized his name quicker as a nearly 20 goal scorer in the division of my favorite team. That's a quiet 17-18-35
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Would have been nice to eliminate the Ducks from the "teams to fear" list though. Without Pronger they're not quite as hateable, which is sad. They still have Corey Perry though, who I think we can all agree is a piece of shit.
Perry says you are gonna get it, and tell your family they are gonna get it too. and Draper is gonna get it also. Who else is gonna get it?
That is a terrible move for Chicago. Using Huet? Hossa's signing will mean nothing in my eyes if they don't have Bulin.
bad for the Oilers too. if Bulin gets in the 6+ mil range he was making in chicago there goes a big chunk of cap space for them. Think they could get Biron for half the price and make other additions with the leftover money.
still waiting to hear about this "The Monster' goalie dude........
All this talk of numbers makes me wish EA would get their acts together and add online dynasty mode. It is the closest thing to being a GM in a sim league.
I have no idea how Brashear will do on the Rangers. Avery and him hate each other. I believe Colton Orr is the one who called him the N-Word once. It was someone on the Rags when it happened, but I don't remember who and if they're still there.
And as far as the Caps go, losing both Kozlov and Federov, I'm glad we picked up Knuble.
EDIT: Just saw Orr left NY this morning, so I guess that explains that.
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Colton Orr? really toronto? fuck why!? being in the NYC area I get to see many Ranger games whether I like it or not, Orr is the most useless thing on skates I've ever seen. want a tougher team? the days of the hockey goon are over Burke, and this was a horrible signing even if you got him for a nickel
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Kubina supposedly to Atlanta.
Booth resigns with Florida.
Hossa to Chicago is done. Just waiting on what the deal is.
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Good idea. They need goal tending help.
Booth Re-signed with Flordia
Bunch of Pens players paraphrased as "Scuds is gone" (sad me)
12 Years, 5.2mil per
Edit: Hawks are appearently on the doorstep of moving Huet away.
This seems like a bad plan long term for the Hawks. Cements Huet as the goaltender, I have to think.
Yeah, that's a big blow I think. Of the Pens defensemen I so cavalierly mocked before the series, he was the biggest revelation. Real good player.
Conklin to the Blues.
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I, personally, would have gone for Biron but either way its an upgrade from Raycroft and Budaj.
Denver Post is reporting the Flames are in talks with the Avs for Ian Lapparriere
Thomas Kopetcky (fuck spelling) appearently really likes Hossa, and moved with him to Chicago.
Edit: Montador to the Sabers
EDIT: 1.2 million a year? Holy shit, that's way too high.
so Oilers get a goalie yet?
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This is one of TSN's lead questions at the moment.
Roloson + Rolston = Roloston?
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Brashear to Rangers.
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I feel like Turco and Brodeur should try this sometime if it weren't illegal (stupid stop fighting goalies rule).
See also: My spelling of Thomas Kopecky about five posts earlier.
Because what the Caps need is another forward to score 20-30 goals.
Wait, what?
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Brashear to the New York Rags.
Edit: bum is correct. Red Line. My bad.
What bullshit. So, can goalies meet at the blueline and trade punches on top of it?
This also explains why I can't cross center ice in NHL 09 online as the goalie. Haha.
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"BREAKING NEWS! Chicago Starbucks release new drink in honor of Hossa...it's served without a cup."
I'm shocked!
Appearently the Devils were making a play for him.
Perry says you are gonna get it, and tell your family they are gonna get it too. and Draper is gonna get it also. Who else is gonna get it?
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That is a terrible move for Chicago. Using Huet? Hossa's signing will mean nothing in my eyes if they don't have Bulin.
edit: Boucher to Flyers.
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bad for the Oilers too. if Bulin gets in the 6+ mil range he was making in chicago there goes a big chunk of cap space for them. Think they could get Biron for half the price and make other additions with the leftover money.
still waiting to hear about this "The Monster' goalie dude........
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And as far as the Caps go, losing both Kozlov and Federov, I'm glad we picked up Knuble.
EDIT: Just saw Orr left NY this morning, so I guess that explains that.