View Full Version : All Eklund Talk Here!
Max Power
8-05-05, 12:33 PM
Eklund is saying Khabibulin has signed with the Hawks.
Obviously unconfirmed so I'll just post all his other rumors
Morning Rumors
Alright, after serious craziness, I feel renewed and ready to take on the hockey rumors world again. My wife is doing a little better today, so thanks for all of your well wishes...really appreciated...
Kariya is talking to six teams according to a source, but one that he is very serious about apparently is Nashville. Edmonton, San Jose, Chicago seem to be leading serious charges. Montreal is still rumored to be very involved despite Gainey's denials...Remember, Bobby Clarke was done as well..If you can get a star player, you have to look at it.
Khabibulin. It looks like Buffalo and Detroit are no longer interested, leaving only Chicago and Tampa as possibilities. That will get done today I have been told.
Lindros. The New York Rangers have apparently dropped out on the sweepstakes leaving only Toronto and Nashville. However, there are murmurs that Calgary and San Jose may be back in.
Selanne. Montreal and LA. But don't rule out Atlanta on this one.
Palffy. The New York Rangers is what I am hearing this morning.
LeClair. To The Rangers or Bruins
Hamrlik. To Vancouver or Carolina
We will be holding an Insider chat at 2pm ET
Thanks to all who joined up and supported our site yesterday.
# posted by Eklund @ 11:20 AM
Max Power
8-05-05, 12:52 PM
Another one
Hawks Rumors
KHABIBULIN'S Deal...4 years-27 Million (DONE AND CONFIRMED)
and Chicago has an offer on the table for Kariya rumored to be 4years-20-22 Miilion
Confirmed by TSN now. 27M over 4 years so 6.75M/per.
Good to see to Bolts lose, IMO, the biggest reason they won the Cup. There are no equal/better replacements out there barring a trade. And to get a keeper of that quality they'll need to give up some serious assests. With seemingly every big name heading West but Forsberg, and Ottawa keeping an already elite team, this year is shaping up nicely for us. And the new rules will benefit us as much as anyone. We just need a real #1 goalie to be the cup favorites (IMO).
For the love of God Hasek - FIND YOUR FORM!
TimmyTabasco
8-05-05, 1:02 PM
Hamrlik. To Vancouver or Carolina
I hope Nonis can find the money to add this guy. He would make a solid defenseman for the Canucks
leaferfan87
8-05-05, 7:03 PM
Um...what happened to his wife?
The Insider
8-05-05, 11:09 PM
Eklund is apparently reporting that Klee is being shopped around. I have no clue how this makes any sense as out of our top 3 D-Men he has the lowest salary and is probably the steadiest of the 3(Kaberle & McCabe). I honestly cannot believe this rumor since it makes no sense that you would give up a 1.9 million dollar contract to improve a position which let's be honest is very thin and there are not a decent crop of defenseman left, just really a bunch of #4s and #5s. I think this is another Leaf rumor that will not materialize like they usually do not do, I mean I'm still waiting for Nik Antropov and Wade Belak to be shipped away for Joe Sakic and I'm getting a little impatient :conspire:
I'm still waiting for Nik Antropov and Wade Belak to be shipped away for Joe Sakic and I'm getting a little impatient :conspire:
You just want to see me activate the swear filter again. ;)
charlio lemieux
8-06-05, 12:05 AM
Kariya signed with Nashville - nhl.com
Toronto signs Allison- nhl.com
The Insider
8-06-05, 12:16 AM
Well, now Eklund is saying that Selanne is going to the Blues, but more importantly that Belfour is being shopped to the Wings & Bruins. Let's see what develops cause I can think of at least one player on each team who would look very good in the Blue & White :thumb:
Leafs_Fa_Life
8-06-05, 12:36 AM
The Bruins have two young goalies who can start in this league. Why would they want Belfour?
The Insider
8-06-05, 12:39 AM
The Bruins have two young goalies who can start in this league. Why would they want Belfour?
Only reason I'd think would be because they've got a pretty good team right now and are close to seriously contending and maybe they'd want a goalie with some playoff experienced beyond one series. Remember though it's a rumor and it's from Eklund so it's either way off or bang on, you never know with rumors.
Newfie John
8-06-05, 11:06 AM
Only reason I'd think would be because they've got a pretty good team right now and are close to seriously contending and maybe they'd want a goalie with some playoff experienced beyond one series. Remember though it's a rumor and it's from Eklund so it's either way off or bang on, you never know with rumors.
I can't see the Bruins wanting him. That would really screw up Raycroft's development.
leaferfan87
8-06-05, 11:07 AM
I agree...there is no logic in the Bruins picking up Belfour, I think that if they wanted a veteran backup that they could clearly find it for alot cheaper.
Eklund: Unconfirmed that the Bolts have intrest in Luongo.
Brad Richards seems like a player Mike Keenan would love...
Newfie John
8-07-05, 8:11 PM
Eklund: Unconfirmed that the Bolts have intrest in Luongo.
Brad Richards seems like a player Mike Keenan would love...
What a blockbuster that would be.
leaferfan87
8-07-05, 8:45 PM
I can't believe Mike Keenan would be stupid enough to make that trade and especially to their cross-state rival. You have a goaltender who will probably be #1 in the world in a few years, you don't trade him to your rival.
Eklund says the Lindros deal to the Leafs is dead.
leaferfan87
8-07-05, 9:08 PM
Eklund says the Lindros deal to the Leafs is dead.
I heard that earlier in the day. Good, from the stories I've heard I'm glad.
I heard that earlier in the day. Good, from the stories I've heard I'm glad.It also said that if the deal fell thru that Lindros will immediatly sign with the Rangers.
leaferfan87
8-07-05, 9:14 PM
Uh oh...Matt will have a fit over that one!!!
The Insider
8-07-05, 9:21 PM
Lindros is either going to play well and put up good numbers or get injured and retire, it's the risk whoever takes him needs to realize and pay him based on what they think he's worth. If the price ain't right in Toronto, then the leafs need to move on cause you don't want to overspend on Lindros.
Madferret
8-07-05, 9:25 PM
Lindros to the Leafs has been a done deal for what, 5 years now?
:D
leaferfan87
8-07-05, 9:31 PM
Lindros to the Leafs has been a done deal for what, 5 years now?
:D
Yeah pretty much.
TimmyTabasco
8-07-05, 9:41 PM
Eklund is on crack
He just mentioned that TB is interested in Luongo
Why would the panthers..ever trade their goalie, to a division rival? :laughing:
leaferfan87
8-07-05, 9:47 PM
Eklund is on crack
He just mentioned that TB is interested in Luongo
Why would the panthers..ever trade their goalie, to a division rival? :laughing:
I said pretty much the same thing.
I said pretty much the same thing.Well unless they sign him long term there is a chance he's gone next year as a UFA, and not everyone can work with Keenan. So its a slim possibility. RFA for RFA. Luongo for Lecalvier?
Well unless they sign him long term there is a chance he's gone next year as a UFA, and not everyone can work with Keenan. So its a slim possibility. RFA for RFA. Luongo for Lecalvier?
There's no way Lecavalier could play for Martin and Keenan. I just don't see it being possible.
Max Power
8-08-05, 9:25 AM
Her's more Eklund stuff... This may have been posted
So with Palffy in line in Pittsburgh there is some speculation that Stumpel may join his countryman with the Pens.
Thibault is rumored to be going to many teams of course. A good source said this to me just now, "The Penguins have had a deal on the table with Burke for the last two weeks. I was told they were waiting to see if Thibault would be available. Now that he is, I see the Pens making a strong run." Other teams looking at Thibault include, Tampa and Vancouver.
Selanne to St. Louis still looks to be more and more certain, but Atlanta is believed to be gearing up to make a push.
The steal of the free agent world. The word is a Lindros deal with Toronto may have been done yesterday...1.5M for one year, with a team option for a second year. I think this is a great signing. Yes, Lindros is a risk...But at 1.5 this is a no-brainer. Face it, when 88 is playing even at 75% he is capable of doing more than a majority of NHL players. And a year off does great things for concussions. If he comes back at 90% he is an elite player, and of course should he be close to 100% he is a dominant force. Not bad for 1.5 at all. I am hearing that Eric probably could have gotten more elsewhere in fact. A good source said this, "The Rangers made a big push to sign both Eric and LeClair. They thought they had it done, but in the end Eris looks like he just wants to play in Toronto." The source went on to say that should the leaf talks fall apart, the NY deal will happen instantly...I feel that we will have resolution on this come Monday.
Curtis Joseph is in discussions with St Louis and Pitt..
I also read that Spezza is about to sign a 4 year deal. I believe it was an Eklund rumor too.
On thing about this Luongo deal is that even if Tampa is making a bid for him it doesn?t mean Florida is interested or is seriously interested. If the rumor is true then there?s obviously no harm in Florida listening to offers. But like you guys said no way they'd trade him. :thumb:
Max Power
8-08-05, 12:14 PM
More from hime here
Cujo, Lindros, Podcasting
Hey there hockey world!
Sorry for being out of touch this weekend. I had some previous obligations that really swamped me.
But here we are back in front of a computer screen and ready to take on the hockey world...
Curtis Joseph Situation.
Apparently two things are work here. CUJO has been talking to three teams to my knowledge. Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Toronto. Toronto is what has been holding this up. They have told him to hang on a bit and they may be in a better position to bring him on. However, I am hearing that he may have had enough of that situation and I would expect him to be joining the Pens in the next few days. The Pens really do get the prize for doing the most to improve themselves this off season.
Lindros. Mixed reports here. Talking to hockey insiders there is a rumor going around that Eric is very out of shape currently. A source of mine spoke to someone who saw him recently and said they didn't recognize him. I have heard other sources that said he has been working out hard for three months and is getting close to game shape. Needless to say several sources reported to me that Lindros and the Leafs is dead at this point. The price was apparently too high and there were concerns regarding his conditioning. I will find out more on this today.
Max Power
8-08-05, 3:10 PM
More from Eklund
Lindros and Messier
Word is that Toronto and Lindros are back on and actually meeting this afternoon. The rumor is that Lindros wants 2M and the Leafs are offering 1.5. I will continue to monitor this. Also according to sources very close to Eric he is only about 10 pounds over his normal playing weight of 235. So I continue to hear conflicting reports regarding his conditioning.... I will continue to monitor the situation with the leafs and report back soon.
Also the rumor is that Mark Messier, one of the top ten players to ever play the game and maybe the second best power forward behind Gordie Howe, is getting very close to announcing his retirement.
Funny I though Lindros would play for nothing in TO =]
bluemeanie
8-08-05, 4:08 PM
Well gee, I hope that at least some of these Leaf based rumours come true so I can finally take this horrified look off my face.
Max Power
8-08-05, 4:11 PM
Is that what tne new avatar is for Blue
Eklund has Detroit signing Osgood
The Insider
8-08-05, 7:50 PM
Eklund is reporting that the RFA market is going to boom this year since most UFAs are getting bigger contracts than usual and the RFAs are upset at some of the qualifying offers that they are getting. it'll be interesting to see if any GMs have the cajones to try and snatch up some of the bigs RFAs out there, but looking at some players available and their teams cap situation, there are the possiblities of guys moving to new teams by the unconventional RFA route.
TimmyTabasco
8-08-05, 8:25 PM
Eklund is reporting that the RFA market is going to boom this year since most UFAs are getting bigger contracts than usual and the RFAs are upset at some of the qualifying offers that they are getting. it'll be interesting to see if any GMs have the cajones to try and snatch up some of the bigs RFAs out there, but looking at some players available and their teams cap situation, there are the possiblities of guys moving to new teams by the unconventional RFA route.
I read that too
Some reporter mentioned Esche perhaps being offered a contract by another team. Then Clarke wouldn't be able to match the offer, because he is already almost at the cap
Could happen
Newfie John
8-08-05, 9:17 PM
I read that too
Some reporter mentioned Esche perhaps being offered a contract by another team. Then Clarke wouldn't be able to match the offer, because he is already almost at the cap
Could happen
Esche wouldn't be worth the picks to ensure the pressure on Philly.
I read that too
Some reporter mentioned Esche perhaps being offered a contract by another team. Then Clarke wouldn't be able to match the offer, because he is already almost at the cap
Could happenSome team thats still looking very good except it goal. perhaps Tampa?
Some team thats still looking very good except it goal. perhaps Tampa?
Vancouver?
bluemeanie
8-09-05, 10:26 AM
Lindros to the Leafs has been a done deal for what, 5 years now?
:D
According to Eklunds sources, the deal will be done today.
...weird... just got a sudden feeling of d?ja-vu there. :shrug:
Madferret
8-09-05, 10:34 AM
According to Eklunds sources, the deal will be done today.
...weird... just got a sudden feeling of d?ja-vu there. :shrug:
Fatty Lindros is finally a Leaf?
:D
skidmark
8-09-05, 11:48 AM
Well gee, I hope that at least some of these Leaf based rumours come true so I can finally take this horrified look off my face.
And all this time I thought it was just some guy having an org..... never mind.
bluemeanie
8-09-05, 12:04 PM
And all this time I thought it was just some guy having an org..... never mind.
organ transplant? No. Just good old horror. =]
bluemeanie
8-09-05, 2:55 PM
Belfour
From a source, "This seems hard to believe, but a rumour floating around Toronto is Tampa Bay may be making a pitch for Belfour to replace Khaibibulin. The thinking is- Tampa can win another Cup with Belfour in net. This might explain why Toronto is asking Cujo to hang on before signing with another team. It all seems a bit far-fetched, but....
go_leafs_go02
8-09-05, 3:11 PM
Anything is possible..but like he said..it all seems a bit far-fetched.
bluemeanie
8-09-05, 3:25 PM
Anything is possible..but like he said..it all seems a bit far-fetched.
How would you feel about Cujo coming back to TO?
How would you feel about Cujo coming back to TO?
You should have signed Prusek. The next one. Next Hasek. :]
Max Power
8-09-05, 3:43 PM
Pitsburg has signed Burk
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20050809_141625_5100
leaferfan87
8-09-05, 5:39 PM
Good signing by the Pens. Somebody to work with Marc-Andre for a year or two then hand the reins off to the kid.
Wait a minute he signed with TB not Pittsburgh!
Newfie John
8-09-05, 9:43 PM
How would you feel about Cujo coming back to TO?
Hell no. Most people think his downslide started in Detroit, but IMO, his downslide was happening in his last 2 years in Toronto. Cujo is cooked.
Madferret
8-09-05, 11:18 PM
Hell no. Most people think his downslide started in Detroit, but IMO, his downslide was happening in his last 2 years in Toronto. Cujo is cooked.
And too healthy. Overwight and concussed Lindros / Allison yes, Cujo no? I don't get the logic man, you Leaf fans are out to lunch. What happens if Eddy goes down?
And too healthy. Overwight and concussed Lindros / Allison yes, Cujo no? I don't get the logic man, you Leaf fans are out to lunch. What happens if Eddy goes down?Man, as of right now we could have Patrick Roy, or Marty Brodeur in net, it won't matter. I know it, newfie john knows it, most leafs fans know it. This year is a write off, I've accepted it. If we make the playoffs, then thats bonus, but I am not expecting much this year. Thats life. Bitter, not in the least. We have about 25 mil to spend next year :)
Max Power
8-10-05, 9:29 AM
More from Eklund
Lindros and Burke
So the story on both of these two players today was rather bizarre...
first Lindros very much wants to play for Toronto, but the Leafs knowing this are low balling him at 1.6M. Then, the Lindros camp is looking for a Jason Allison type deal that could pay him 4 if he hits certain incentives. Lindros, like Allison, falls under the special clause for players who have missed several games due to injuries.. So now, as of late tonight, a few teams have entered the bidding. Columbus, Florida, and Calgary. This could get really interesting really fast.
Sean Burke meanwhile was listed as being signed by the Penguins on Sportsnet for several hours this afternoon. Good sources were saying he was signed, and then suddenly, sportsnet pulls the story, and Burke signs with the Lightning...This has left Pittsburgh scrambling and the trade speculation involving Thibault has already surfaced....
Newfie John
8-10-05, 10:38 AM
And too healthy. Overwight and concussed Lindros / Allison yes, Cujo no? I don't get the logic man, you Leaf fans are out to lunch. What happens if Eddy goes down?
Lindros and Allison are roster fillers. When these two are healthy they are very good also. Even if Cujo is healthy, he's still junk, IMO. We don't have much cap room, so we have to take the garbage, but there's no need to downgrade in net.
Max Power
8-10-05, 10:47 AM
Is it just me? Or is she digitally enhanced? I mean no girl can be that perfect can they?
Apparently not
Without the safe filter you can find many family oriented poses she?s done for the camera
Nice girl
Max Power
8-10-05, 12:17 PM
More from Eklund
Lindros Correction. Bondra, Hamrlik, and Chat
My apologies...I screwed up folks. Lindros is a few games short of the same clause that enabled Allison to get his deal, as pointed out by Paul Hunter in today's story in the Toronto Star. I was misinforned, and dead wrong. This being said, the Lindros war is still waging. Columbus is a factor.
On to Bondra. He is coming over next week and will likely visit some cities to see if he likes the areas. There is alot of interest according top a source. Teams currently involved Detroit, LA, Atlanta, and the NY Rangers.
And the other top free agent defensman left is Roman Hamrlik...He is reportedly closer to a deal, that could be rather substantial. Toronto, Detroit, Vancouver, Calgary and Carolina are currently in discussions for Roman.
Anson Carter is doing a physical with the Leafs today and could sign by Friday.
One question I have for leaf fans is how much cap room does the team have. I have trouble believing all three of these rumors if they are that limited in cap space. Although the team could be talking to all three just in case one or two of the negotiations fail
Madferret
8-10-05, 12:20 PM
One question I have for leaf fans is how much cap room does the team have. I have trouble believing all three of these rumors if they are that limited in cap space. Although the team could be talking to all three just in case one or two of the negotiations fail
At last count, they had 7M. Take away 1.5 for Dumi, 1.5 for Allison which could reach 4.5 based on performance bonuses which DO count towards the cap, so that's 4 M left. Wasn't it 7 M to sign 7 players also? So now it's 4 M to sign 5 players...
Leafs_Fa_Life
8-10-05, 12:53 PM
I believe the Leafs can go over the cap by 7% to payoff Allison's bonuses.
Madferret
8-10-05, 1:02 PM
I believe the Leafs can go over the cap by 7% to payoff Allison's bonuses.
Still doesn't change the fact that they have 4M left to sign 5. If Fat E signs for the reported 2M, that 2 M for 3 players. It's getting pretty tight Andy as that takes them right up to the 39M, not the 36M most GM's are leaving for wiggle room. Do the Leafs have a back-up to Eddie?
Leafs_Fa_Life
8-10-05, 1:06 PM
Still doesn't change the fact that they have 4M left to sign 5. If Fat E signs for the reported 2M, that 2 M for 3 players. It's getting pretty tight Andy as that takes them right up to the 39M, not the 36M most GM's are leaving for wiggle room. Do the Leafs have a back-up to Eddie?
They'll probably use Telly. He'll come cheap and it's about time he gets a job on the NHL roster.
EDIT -- Leafs payroll (http://home.cogeco.ca/~cwhite1/)
Add 1.25M for Khavanov(sp?)
TimmyTabasco
8-10-05, 2:32 PM
Alright..its not eklund..but its his clone site
The Capitals are accepting offers for Olaf Kolzig.
According to a source, the Columbus BlueJackets will acquire a "big centerman".
No word on whether this will be a trade or free-agent signing.
Source (http://www.nhlspot.blogspot.com/)
Kolzig available. Thats good news. But, he has a pricey contract..$4.94 mill.
I'd love to see him on the Canucks, but no way with that salary..wouldnt fit under the cap.
He has ties to BC, as he grew up in Victoria. I think his parents live there to. If he could restructure his contract, why not?
On the big centerman, Lindros?
TimmyTabasco
8-10-05, 2:34 PM
And the other top free agent defensman left is Roman Hamrlik...He is reportedly closer to a deal, that could be rather substantial. Toronto, Detroit, Vancouver, Calgary and Carolina are currently in discussions for Roman.
Its been reported that he had a deal in principle with one of those teams..not the Canucks. But, that the canucks are in the mix
Also, word is..that the reason he hasn't signed, is due to a knee injury?
leaferfan87
8-10-05, 5:54 PM
Its been reported that he had a deal in principle with one of those teams..not the Canucks. But, that the canucks are in the mix
Also, word is..that the reason he hasn't signed, is due to a knee injury?
Was this on Ecklund's as well?
Newfie John
8-10-05, 6:00 PM
Its been reported that he had a deal in principle with one of those teams..not the Canucks. But, that the canucks are in the mix
Also, word is..that the reason he hasn't signed, is due to a knee injury?
It isn't the leafs either. He's told the leafs he won't be playing for them next season.
TimmyTabasco
8-10-05, 6:54 PM
Was this on Ecklund's as well?
In the Vancouver Province, tony gallagher
Max Power
8-12-05, 8:59 AM
Eklund again
Valerie Bure
To the LA Kings on Friday is the Rumor.
Newfie John
8-12-05, 11:24 AM
Rumor has it that the leafs are going after Leclair. :rolleyes:
Platapie
8-12-05, 11:29 AM
While he might not be a good fit, for the cheap I don't see Leclair as a bad signing. I am apparently alone in that assessment however.
Max Power
8-12-05, 11:37 AM
While he might not be a good fit, for the cheap I don't see Leclair as a bad signing. I am apparently alone in that assessment however.
I agree... Leclair would be a good 3rd liner and I wouldn't be disappointed if the Snes signed him
Rumor has it that the leafs are going after Leclair. :rolleyes:
Let the good times roll!
*Unless he signs for cheap to play with Lindros. Then it's not so bad.
Newfie John
8-12-05, 12:23 PM
Let the good times roll!
*Unless he signs for cheap to play with Lindros. Then it's not so bad.
He'd have to sign for cheap, we have virtually no money to spend.
Theo Fleury
8-12-05, 6:47 PM
Rumor has it that the leafs are going after Leclair. :rolleyes:
Can't see this happening with are cap room
Steve Thomas in Toronto?? Please no!
Theo Fleury
8-13-05, 12:03 AM
Steve Thomas in Toronto?? Please no!
what is he 43 years old
is Peter Zezel still available?
What happend to our youth movement?
this is taking away a roster spot for our younger guys like wellwood
Curtis Joseph is rumored to be going to Phoenix or Edmonton.Let's just say I would welcome him back. I'm not getting my hopes up, because of salary issues, but Joseph would bring that boost between the pipes that the Oilers do need going into the season. As much as I do like Ty Conklin, he has several weaknesses and is still inexperienced. Joseph, on the other hand, is a veteran with plenty of top NHL competition. Interesting idea, to say the least.
charlio lemieux
8-13-05, 12:00 PM
Antropov-Lindros-Leclair not a bad third line.
If they're even thinking of Thomas why not Berezin the new rules may help his speed. Besides he liked to cherry pick, with no red line he have a breakaway a game.
this is taking away a roster spot for our younger guys like wellwood
What about Stajan, he's an all round good player and needs ice-time. Fourth line centre is where it looks like he's going to end up. Aki Berg better not keep Coliacovo out of the line-up either. He is a bit small maybe try moving him to wing.
charlio lemieux
8-13-05, 12:02 PM
coliacovo i should clarify is who i mean to try on the wing.
Platapie
8-13-05, 12:15 PM
Leclair doesn't necessarily belong on the third line, and certainly not on the fourth. An argument I made on another board.
I realize stats don't make a case unto themselves, but I'll try and make an argument for why Leclair hasn't fallen nearly this much.
Leclair was the third leading point getter on Philidelphia, behind Recchi and Handzus. Furthermore, Leclair played less minutes than both per game, and played 7 less games than both players.
Handzus had 58 points to Leclair's 55. 7 games and almost 3 minutes less per game easily explains this discrepency.
Recchi clearly has Leclair beaten, with 75 points, and while he had more minutes 17:11 compared to Leclair's 16:05, and more games played, the numbers don't pan out.
However, it is worth noting that Leclair had 23 goals to Recchi's 26. Thus it is largely in assits that we see the discrepancy. Philidelphia was also the 8th highest offense in the league, but clearly relied on a team effort to score their goals as opposed to a few star players. They were also highly defensive, playing under a very stringent system employed by Hitchcock. It should come as no surprise that in his system, offense flounders.
Furthermore, Leclair lead the Flyers in +/- with +20. While that stat is largely exaggerated in importance, it is still somewhat worthwhile to note.
Thus for all of the above reasons, I still see Leclair as a very solid left winger. He was 3rd in points produced on the 8th best offensive team in the league, and the 6th best defensive team. His +/- is solid, and he can clearly still produce at a reasonable level. IMO he's a steal for the 2nd line, never mind the 4th. Again, under the pretense that we can get him cheap.
Mark Recchi, LW
GP 82 G 26 A 49 P 75 ATOI 17:11
Michal Handzus, C
GP 82 G 20 A 38 P 58 ATOI 18:43
John LeClair, LW
GP 75 G 23 A 32 P 55 ATOI 16:05
With all of that said, he may not be a great fit for the Leafs, and we could probably stand to have a flashier winger. Nonetheless, Leclair is nothing, in my mind, to scoff at and relegate to the 4th line.
Theo Fleury
8-13-05, 8:31 PM
coliacovo i should clarify is who i mean to try on the wing.
Why would he be put on the wing?
Max Power
8-15-05, 10:12 AM
Monday Murmurs from Eklund
This could be a really fun week as teams try and gear up for the season and put on the finishing touches.
Mogilny. It is widely know that Keenan is making a push for him, and those Russians love South Beach, but I am hearing that the Caps are the team that may be driving up the price, as they need to bring a mentor in for Ovechkin. The Sharks are also rumored to be very interested in #89.
Bondra. Many rumors out there regarding Petr, who I predict along with Lindros, could be the surprise comeback players of the year. The Caps have the inside track, because Bondra loves the area and lives there still...I could see LA and Anaheim gettiong involveed this week as well.
Malik. from a source, "expect this situation to resolve itself this week. Malik is excited to be coming to Pittsburgh. Gonchar will be taking hiom under his wing and showing him the ropes. He speaks no English currently."
I have read rumours involving Stumpel to Pitt, but I believe that Stumpel may be headed to the Wild. A source told me last night that the Wild are waiting to sign any free agents until they move Manny Fernandez. The Coyotes are rumored to be trying to get Manny.
Cujo. After waiting for the Leafs to move Belfour, which does not look to be in the cards, Cujo has been in communication with Edmonton, and St. Louis. Detroit may come into the picture soon.
Andy Delmore signed a deal with the Red Wings. He's a good fit for that team, and a player that could thrive with the new NHL...this deal, not a big one, but could turn into something big. This is a good Fantasy hockey tip....
Max Power
8-16-05, 10:18 AM
Some interesting stuff here by Eklund
I have a hard time believing Redden would be moved for some of the previously stated reasons but it is a possibility and we could get a nice trade for him in form of PF type player.
Philly picking up Bondra would be a good move to add speed and scoring depth
Lachance would give the leafs a little more depth in D
Don't know much about Rem Murray but it sure sounds like he should be playing for the leafs =]
Your Tuesday Hockey Rumours
Scott Lachance is likely to be signing with the Leafs soon. Anson Carter talks appear to have stalled a bit. Buffalo is inquiring about Carter.
Curtis Joseph is contemplating an offer from the Coyotes, and may sign as early as today.
Rem Murray, forced to leave hockey due to bizarre neck condition, has recovered after extensive treatments, and is ready to return to the NHL. The one time 20 goal scorer has hired on agent Tom Laidlaw.
Wade Redden is rumored to be on the move via trade.
Rumors still abound regarding Selanne and the Montreal Canadians. A source said to me, "He was waiting to be assured that Koivu was staying. Now that Saku has signed, you can add the HAbs to the list again." That list also includes, Atlanta and St. Louis.
There are rumors that the Flyers may be moving Handzus to free up cap space to possibly sign Bondra. The Flyers, deep enough for two teams at center, feel they need to grab a scoring winger.
The Bruins are talking to Curtis Leschyshyn about his services..
stay tuned...today has some potential on the trade front...
Handzus to Edmonton rumors will be starting any minute now.. ;]
bluemeanie
8-16-05, 1:50 PM
Handzus to Edmonton rumors will be starting any minute now.. ;]
Are you trying to start a rumour PDO? :conspire:
Are you trying to start a rumour PDO? :conspire:
Me? What? Never!
(Handzus to Edmonton for Reasoner)
Anyone else here that wind?
He's saying 2 sources are saying that Messier will be an Oiler within 24 hours.
I may kill someone. Probally a leafer.
Johnny, you around? ;)
KB in Kelowna
8-16-05, 7:52 PM
He's saying 2 sources are saying that Messier will be an Oiler within 24 hours.
I may kill someone. Probally a leafer.
Johnny, you around? ;)
The only reason signing Messier makes any sense is if it is one of those sign so I can retire as an Oiler deals.
The only reason signing Messier makes any sense is if it is one of those sign so I can retire as an Oiler deals.
ie: 1 day contract.
Press Confrence scheduled for tomorrow.
ie: 1 day contract.
Press Confrence scheduled for tomorrow.
Quite possibly. Or maybe he plays another season. I don't know why people are so down on Mess anyway. He has still yet to post under 40 points in a full season and even at his old age seems to consistantly be able to make his way to just (give or take a few markers) 20 goals. And he brings some great experience and leadershipe to the table. I bet he takes peanuts to play in Edmonton for his final season and could still be quite a useful bottom-six center to play along-side a young gun or rookie.
Quite possibly. Or maybe he plays another season. I don't know why people are so down on Mess anyway. He has still yet to post under 40 points in a full season and even at his old age seems to consistantly be able to make his way to just (give or take a few markers) 20 goals. And he brings some great experience and leadershipe to the table. I bet he takes peanuts to play in Edmonton for his final season and could still be quite a useful bottom-six center to play along-side a young gun or rookie.
Oilers down the pipe right now:
Peca - Horcoff - Reasoner - Stoll
A healthy Reasoner means we have 2 playes who would constitute as good to very good 2nd line C's in Horcoff and Reasoner, and a guy capable of third line minutes in Stoll. The addition of Messier looks like it does nothing but cause a logjam at C that results in a stunting of Stoll. There's only two options I see (minus dealing someone) that could solve this.
Option #1 Move Horcoff to the wing, and Reasoner or Messier become the 2nd line C. Lines look something like:
Smyth - Peca - Dvorak
Horcoff - Messier - Hemsky
Torres - Reasoner - Moreau
Winchester/Rita - Stoll - Harvey/Laraque
OR
Smyth - Peca - Dvorak
Torres - Messier - Hemsky
Moreau - Reasoner - Horcoff
Winchester/Rita - Stoll - Harvey/Laraque/Pisani
In situation 1, Torres gets stunted. In situation 2, Moreau gets stunted. I'd also be very nervous about asking Messier to play 15 minutes a night, and I do NOT see Torres and Hemsky being together at any time that isn't the PP on a MacTavish coached team. It'd be fun to see, but he would (rarely) take that risk. Both will be babysat a lot by Smyth/Peca/Dvorak/Horcoff.
Option #2 play Messier on the wing - he was a LW for a very short time when he broke into the league, but became MUCH more effective once he became a C. Then again, maybe being on the wing would be better with his speed? I think it's safe to say he'd probally want to play RW for the sake of his patented release.
Smyth - Peca - Hemsky
Torres - Horcoff - Dvorak
Moreau - Reasoner - Messier
Winchester/Rita - Stoll / Harvey/Laraque/Pisani
I have to admit, if Messier could keep his step, I do like that bottom 6 quite a bit.. but I don't think Messier has ever played RW before.
Max Power
8-19-05, 1:49 PM
More from Eklund
Back to your regularly scheduled rumors
GOOD DAY HOCKEY WORLD!
Peter Bondra.
Word is that he is coming close to a decision. A source has told me that Peter will visit the cities he's talking to and that the area he and his family live in is a major factor to him. Peter still has a home in the Maryland area and that has led to speculation that he could return to the team that he has spent most of his career with, the Caps. It has also continued to lead to speculation that the Flyers may move someone to bring him in. The Flyers may be in real need of scoring help from the wing.
Selanne.
So hard to read this one. His wife reportedly in a recent FInnish paper stated that they may be moving to the east coast for the first time. There continues to be speculation that Koivu has been pushing Montreal to consider his fellow Finn...(or is it fin) Rumors from friend in Colorado still point to St Louis. However Atlanta and Florida are still factors
One agent lent this interesting perspective last night. "With Comcast now holding the National TV rights some players are saying the Flyers may be a more attractive team to come to. The feeling is that Comcast may put the Flyers on the air more than others."
As far as the OLN Broadcast Team goes, many names are currently getting thrown around. I have heard Bill Clement will be a part of it for certain and that Barry Melrose is a good possibility as well. The
play-by-play positions are being widely speculated on. Mike ?Doc? Emrick, who is one of the best people in hockey, looks to be the guy who will cover the Monday Night Games (OLN's Hockey Night in America). For the other OLN games the play-by-play guys are still being determined.
Living in Philadelphia, as I do, I would think an intriguing name and a good fit would be Jim Jackson, the Flyers play-by-play man who stepped into the legend Gene Hart's spot a few years back, filling the shoes more than admirably. Jim has been a regular host on Philly's Sports Talk Radio station WIP during the lockout.
Dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb!
Hockey Night in America.. on Monday!? We're going against MNF?!
Sigh.
bluemeanie
8-22-05, 4:10 PM
A big trade involving a d-man from the Ottawa Sens is brewing today.
Could be redden could be florida..not sure, but something is up.
Also luongo to montreal for theodore is floating around.
A big trade involving a d-man from the Ottawa Sens is brewing today.
Could be redden could be florida..not sure, but something is up.
If it's Redden I guess the two sides have given up working out an extension. Already. Right after Redden said he'd prefer to remain a Senator. Even though traget dates were around Januray......
I can't see Chara being moved. He's one of a kind in the league. A 6'9 defenseman who can actually skate, uses his size to it's fullest, is great defensively, and can consistantly put up 35+ points. Although maybe we have found someone who's willing to seriously overpay for the guy.
It would have to be one of those two as Phillips, de Vries, and Volchenkov although great for their roles don't equal out to a huge trade. Not if they're the center-piece. Prospects like Meszaros and Lee are far too unproven to make big waves on the trade market. I doubt anybody goes anywhere though barring a huge win for Ottawa for reasons stated in other previous threads.
Madferret
8-22-05, 6:47 PM
If any Sens blueliner gets moved, it's going to be de Vries. Forget this Redden or Chara nonsense. Phillips apparently was the most impressive blueliner at the WC Camp next to Niedermayer, Volchenkov just signed, those two are both cheap Top 4 defenseman, how dumb would it be to move them and what would it accomplish?
If Hasek keels and the Sens are tanking bad October - November, then I could see it happening. Even Dr Cleo Eklund isn't saying squat about this, and we all know that 100% legit BS rumours need the Eklund stamp of approval...
N-O-N-S-E-N-S-E
http://www.sparkimg.com/emoticons/imslow.gif
Also luongo to montreal for theodore is floating around.
This rumour is ridiculous. Why would Florida trade the 2nd best goalie in the league (IMO) ?
Madferret
8-22-05, 6:59 PM
This rumour is ridiculous. Why would Florida trade the 2nd best goalie in the league (IMO) ?
Because Keenan is an idiot..
Because Keenan is an idiot..
Milbury's cousin ?
Newfie John
8-23-05, 12:55 AM
If any Sens blueliner gets moved, it's going to be de Vries. Forget this Redden or Chara nonsense. Phillips apparently was the most impressive blueliner at the WC Camp next to Niedermayer, Volchenkov just signed, those two are both cheap Top 4 defenseman, how dumb would it be to move them and what would it accomplish?
If Hasek keels and the Sens are tanking bad October - November, then I could see it happening. Even Dr Cleo Eklund isn't saying squat about this, and we all know that 100% legit BS rumours need the Eklund stamp of approval...
N-O-N-S-E-N-S-E
http://www.sparkimg.com/emoticons/imslow.gif
You hope it's nonsense, but realistically, eventually one of them have to leave if you want to stay under the cap, especially if its going to go down to 35 as expected. Unless you want to let Hossa or Havlat go.
Madferret
8-23-05, 9:06 AM
You hope it's nonsense, but realistically, eventually one of them have to leave if you want to stay under the cap, especially if its going to go down to 35 as expected. Unless you want to let Hossa or Havlat go.
You hope it's realistic. I don't have a problem if Mucks has to deal Havlat, I've stated that before.
bluemeanie
8-23-05, 2:40 PM
Here we go...BIG TRADE COMING: HOSSA + FOR HEATLEY
From a Good Source (E4-5) This trade is all but announced...
Hossa and a top four defenseman (could be Phillips, may not be) from the Sens to Atlanta for Heatley...
More coming...
# posted by Eklund @ 2:34 PM ??
?
Rumors....Pasi Nurminen
From a Reader..."According to an article on a Finnish website, Pasi Nurminen (the #1 goalie for the Atlanta Thrashers in the 03-04 season) has been forced to retire due to a knee injury.
Here's the original Article: http://www.ess.fi/Article.jsp?article=55010
Here's a rough translation (from someone on the Atlanta Thrashers Forums)
-
http://forums.atlantathrashers.com/jive/thrashers/thread.jsp?forum=230&thread=69222&tstart=0&trange=30
:
There was an annoucement today in Lahti and a very sad man entered the building. A few moments before Pasi had received the confirmation that his hockey career was over. His knee had been hurt beyond repair.
My knee was scoped a week ago and the outlook was not good. I was hoping all the way today that my career would continue. I am still shocked over the news over what happened. My goal was to play a few more years in North America and the a few seasons in Finland.
He recently signed a 3 year deal with the Atlanta Thrashers. He had played 125 NHL games. He was the first Finnish goalie to be a #1 netminder for an NHL team.
"I didn't notice anything on the ice during practice. When I walked out of practice my knee locked up and the end result is this." The ligaments are the most important part of the knee for a goalie.
Pasi was planning to leave for Atlanta to rehab his knee injury. But Ismo Syvð?huoko who performed the surgery had been in contact with the doctors in Atlanta over the weekend. Both sides agreed that nothing more could be done."
very sad news
******************************
Hossa signs....3 years and $18 million with Ottawa, he avoids arbitration. This amount of money pretty much assures a move is coming...
Rucchin may be the man out in Anaheim...rumors swirl about this...
More rumors about Zetterberg and Toronto..Steen would be involved
I have a thread up.. all heatley/hossa discussion there please :)
Not Eklund but......
Lunongo and his agent demand trade. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/panthers/content/sports/epaper/2005/08/24/a11c_panth_0824.html
"I think my numbers are right," Lupien said. "I said to Mike, 'Give him four (million) and four (million) and you've got two full years to find out what number you want to give.' If you go to arbitration, it's over. You'll have to trade him.'
A pipe dream he comes to the Nation's Capital I fear. Ottawa definatly has the assets if they want to explore that avenue and also the cap room since I can only assume Hasek would go the other way. Although that would push us right to the limit almost. Like where we were with Hossa. Shipping off Smoke for literally next to nothing wold solve that problem though.
However, if he goes anywhere I doubt it's Ottawa. We've made our big move and 29 teams will at least throw their hat in the ring.
Max Power
8-24-05, 10:12 AM
Hasek for Luongo sounds fair =]
He's about the only player I'd be happy with trading on of our top D men?
Hasek for Luongo sounds fair =]
He's about the only player I'd be happy with trading on of our top D men?
We can dream, lol. I just meant Hasek would almost certainly be heading to Florida in that pipe-dream situation of mine. Not that'd they'd accept just Hasek.
I'd be willing to give up one of our big two dmen for Lunongo aswell. Preferablly Redden.
Madferret
8-24-05, 11:16 AM
Is Eklund now saying their's a Redden / Hasek for Luongo deal on the table for Luongo or are you guys just speculating?
I guess I gotta start taking this goof Eklund more serious now...
:shrug:
Max Power
8-24-05, 11:19 AM
Is Eklund now saying their's a Redden / Hasek for Luongo deal on the table for Luongo or are you guys just speculating?
I guess I gotta start taking this goof Eklund more serious now...
:shrug:
No we're just blabbing... Although we can dream. I think hasek has a no trade clause too, no?
Just speculating. Although both Luongo and his agent thought an 8M dollar, 2 year deal very fair for both sides (and it was as far as I'm concerned). Florida thought otherwise. Only a short while back the Luongo camp said they would ask for a trade if this went to arbitration since they felt their offer of 4M per season was more than generous for who they obvious believe is the league's best netminder.
There are no rumours on where Luongo wants to head, if anywhere. But Luongo is in court right now and Ottawa has a much assets as anyone if they want him bad enough and Mad Mike is willing to let him go. I don't want to tear apart the roster, but since the whole league knows he's leaving we may be able to get him cheap in comparison to his value.
FTR, I think we're done after the Heatley fiasco but we shall see.
Madferret
8-24-05, 11:22 AM
No we're just blabbing... Although we can dream. I think hasek has a no trade clause too, no?
How 'bout this one..
To Florida - Ilya Kovalchuk
To Atlanta - Roberto Luongo
Kind solves' both teams problems does it not?
Eklund who? lol..
How 'bout this one..
To Florida - Ilya Kovalchuk
To Atlanta - Roberto Luongo
Kind solves' both teams problems does it not?
Eklund who? lol..
Not really in the big picutre, as the best up and coming goalie in the world in Kari Lehtonen is Thrasher property and they are even higher on him than everybody else is. He should be their starter next year and backup this campaigne.
How 'bout this one..
To Florida - Ilya Kovalchuk
To Atlanta - Roberto Luongo
Kind solves' both teams problems does it not?
Eklund who? lol..
Kari Lehtonen rings a bell ?
Madferret
8-24-05, 11:32 AM
Forgot about Lehtonen...er, what a stupid rumour by Eklund...
:conspire:
bluemeanie
8-24-05, 3:31 PM
Martin St. Louis Signs
from a source, "From a very reliable source at the Lightning – Marty signs a 6 year for 5.2 per year.
Lighting will announce shortly."
"The Devils, who will need to make a move may be up to something big. There is a rumor floating around that they could be involved in a three-way trade involving Florida and Vancouver."
"The Devils, who will need to make a move may be up to something big. There is a rumor floating around that they could be involved in a three-way trade involving Florida and Vancouver."
To Vancouver: Luongo, McGillis
To Florida: Broduer, Jovo
To New Jersey: Cloutier, Bouwmeester
Eh?
"The Devils, who will need to make a move may be up to something big. There is a rumor floating around that they could be involved in a three-way trade involving Florida and Vancouver."
I saw this rumor posted at a Devils site. Some names rumored to be involved: Luongo, Huselius, Cooke, Ruutu, Langenbrunner, Matvichuk, and probably others (Jovanovski, White might be involved too).
Take this rumor for whatever you want to.:)
Nonis would have to put down his sandwich and pick up the phone to make a deal. Nonis never puts down his sandwich.
Considering the insane amount of faith that Canucks management has in Cloutier, the deal would have to be super sweet/huge for the Canucks to give up on Dan "Sieve" Cloutier.
Don't know if this is even realistic, but whatever:
To Florida: Cloutier, Jovanovski, Langenbrunner, Ruutu, 1st round pick
To Vancouver: Luongo, Matvichuk
To New Jersey: Cooke, Huselius
Don't know if this is even realistic, but whatever:
To Florida: Cloutier, Jovanovski, Langenbrunner, Ruutu, 1st round pick
To Vancouver: Luongo, Matvichuk
To New Jersey: Cooke, Huselius
Who's 1st?
Vancouver would have a great top 6, an average bottom 6, a top 10 defenseman... a then a bunch of scrubs, and the best goalie in the league in net.
Would be interesting to see what happened :thumb:
Who's 1st?
Vancouver's probably, for Luongo. Although with a three team deal, the Devils could possibly give up their 1st to get this deal to go through. The trade I posted is so confusing as to who goes where that I can't even figure it out.:laughing:
Vancouver's probably, for Luongo. Although with a three team deal, the Devils could possibly give up their 1st to get this deal to go through. The trade I posted is so confusing as to who goes where that I can't even figure it out.:laughing:
Yeah, 3 way trades get really confusing to figure out, espeacilly once you start trying to balance them just a little bit, because one teams not giving enough.. then someone's getting too much.. it's a nasty cycle :laughing:
Don't know if this is even realistic, but whatever:
To Florida: Cloutier, Jovanovski, Langenbrunner, Ruutu, 1st round pick
To Vancouver: Luongo, Matvichuk
To New Jersey: Cooke, Huselius
Really? Maybe you should stop landing on your head so much. :]
http://www.motocross.com.au/upfiles/Sharky-crash.jpg
Really? Maybe you should stop landing on your head so much. :]
Pic of Eklund as a kid
That trade was more random thought than anything else.:laughing:
Madferret
8-25-05, 3:24 PM
What's the 'E' rating on this? Blue?
What or where is this site 'Elkund CODE' site anyways?
bluemeanie
8-25-05, 3:36 PM
I don't believe that Eklund lists this rumour on his site. Not sure where Tea got it.
Madferret
8-25-05, 3:40 PM
I don't believe that Eklund lists this rumour on his site.
The site Blue, what's the site?
Eklund's Site: http://hockeyrumors.blogspot.com/
The rumor is listed if you scroll down a bit.
TimmyTabasco
8-25-05, 3:51 PM
Ah, Eklund is on crack
He had some mighty fine luck on that Hossa deal, and now has gone back to his old ways :nod:
This Luongo to Vancouver stuff is getting quite annoying, since in all reality, it will never happen
He wasn't the first to mention the Hossa trade. Get it through your heads, this guy is a HACK. HACK HACK :)
This Luongo to Vancouver stuff is getting quite annoying, since in all reality, it will never happen.
Who mentioned in this latest rumor that Luongo was the one being shipped to Vancouver?:D
How about Brodeur to Vancouver, Luongo to New Jersey, and Cloutier to Florida?:laughing:
bluemeanie
8-25-05, 4:02 PM
Actually, I think he was the first to mention the Hossa Trade. Also, He's never mentioned anything about Luongo to Vancouver. git yur facts straight boys.
I don't think that Eklunds all that bad, his record is better then anyones. He just lists all the rumours that he hears and if they sound probable - he let's us know.
Actually, I think he was the first to mention the Hossa Trade. Also, He's never mentioned anything about Luongo to Vancouver. git yur facts straight boys.
I don't think that Eklunds all that bad, his record is better then anyones. He just lists all the rumours that he hears and if they sound probable - he let's us know.
Precisely.
Actually... that's what McKenzie said. Bob McKenzie.
I'm on to you bluenzie. :conspire:
He hears all sorts of things, and if you don't believe GM's are offered trades everyday.. then you're on crack yourself :]
bluemeanie
8-25-05, 4:08 PM
Actually... that's what McKenzie said. Bob McKenzie.
Which part did McKenzie say? Really... I have no idea what you're talking about. But, it sounds like we all agree on something anyway. =]
4 hours before Eklund brought up the Hossa trade/rumor.
http://forum.sensnetwork.com/viewtopic.php?t=11303
This is my point fellas. Just because he's the first source you're aware of, doesn't mean he's the first source. IMO he's got as much legitamacy as anyone who can think up BS/plausible trades, but hey, that's just my take on the matter. Personally, I wouldn't listen to a damn thing he says.
Which part did McKenzie say? Really... I have no idea what you're talking about. But, it sounds like we all agree on something anyway. =]
McKenzie said that TSN hears all the same rumors as Eklund, and taht he just posts them all, while TSN won't post until it's a done deal. Eklund used to have no sources, but is now "in the know" due to some hookups he got from people who thought he knew what he was talking about, when in all reality he didn't :laughing:
Plat: Have a login you wanna share? ;)
Even if this was to happen, I wouldn't get how either the Devils or Panthers would be willing to go with Cloutier as their starter this season when they have the two best goaltenders in the league. If it was a Brodeur for Luongo type deal, it would make a lot more sense than if Cloutier was involved.
Plat: Have a login you wanna share
No, but if you would, kindly scroll down. LOL. I forget what page it's on though, I think it's around page 4. I read the thread long ago ;)
Actually, try page 1 :)
Madferret
8-26-05, 9:39 AM
Eklund's Site: http://hockeyrumors.blogspot.com/
The rumor is listed if you scroll down a bit.
Thanks Doc..
Madferret
8-26-05, 9:42 AM
We got an e2 rating here fellas...
Which goes to this next rumor..It involves a big trade that I am continually hearing rumors about...the names are sketchy, and all over the map, but it is a three-way trade involving Fla, Van, and NJ.
Florida would end up with Jovanowski and Cloutier (or possibly Bertuzzi), Langenbrunner, and Friesen
Vancouver would end up with Luongo and Brylin
NJ would end up with a three high draft picks
As I said, these players are all highly speculative, especially the NJ guys. Very hard to get specifics, but there is enough smoke about this one to merit discussion at least. I will give the fact that this trade is being discussed an (e2) rating...but I will not give an e rating to any of the players except Luongo.
bluemeanie
8-26-05, 9:45 AM
We got an e2 rating here fellas...
lol
A monster has been created...
You didn't think the Three-way Toronto trade was worth posting? =]
Madferret
8-26-05, 9:58 AM
lol
A monster has been created...
You didn't think the Three-way Toronto trade was worth posting? =]
John already did in the Luongo thread Blue..
bluemeanie
8-26-05, 10:02 AM
John already did in the Luongo thread Blue..
Good ol' John... I want the Leafs to win this year just to read what he'd have to say about it. =]
Madferret
8-26-05, 10:41 AM
Good ol' John... I want the Leafs to win this year just to read what he'd have to say about it. =]
Originally Posted by Eklund
I give it a e minus 5 rating...ugh! (Belfour and a third for Richards????????????????)
E minus 5 ugh!
Not good Blue..
Florida would end up with Jovanowski and Cloutier (or possibly Bertuzzi), Langenbrunner, and Friesen
Vancouver would end up with Luongo and Brylin
NJ would end up with a three high draft picks
Damn, I don't like the sound of this deal at all, other than Friesen finally being dealt. Langenbrunner and Brylin are two of the hardest working players on the Devils, and I would hate to see them go. That being said with names like Luongo, Jovanovski, and possibly Bertuzzi in the mix, those could be some pretty decent high draft picks the Devils would be getting in return. This one could be interesting to keep an eye on...
bluemeanie
8-26-05, 2:00 PM
Damn, I don't like the sound of this deal at all, other than Friesen finally being dealt. Langenbrunner and Brylin are two of the hardest working players on the Devils, and I would hate to see them go. That being said with names like Luongo, Jovanovski, and possibly Bertuzzi in the mix, those could be some pretty decent high draft picks the Devils would be getting in return. This one could be interesting to keep an eye on...
You're eventually going to have to kiss someone you like good buy.
You're eventually going to have to kiss someone you like good buy.
Very true. I'm still adjusting to this salary cap stuff. Should be interesting no matter what ends up happening.:)
bluemeanie
8-26-05, 2:10 PM
Very true. I'm still adjusting to this salary cap stuff. Should be interesting no matter what ends up happening.:)
Well yes, your Devils are still going to be very noticable in the standings... well... let's hope you can keep that goalie guy of yours. =] But, the cap's going to hurt you somehow. Teams like Toronto and Colorado just realised it a little earlier.
Eklund better be full of crap about Bertuzzi being part of any trade. It would ruin the Canuck's top line and break Naslund's heart. :mad:
TimmyTabasco
8-26-05, 2:43 PM
That deal doesn't make sense for Vancouver
They get a goalie for a goalie, and a forward for a defenseman? That would leave the defense in horrid condition.
And no, I don't think Bertuzzi will be traded, nonsense if you ask me
Eklund better be full of crap about Bertuzzi being part of any trade. It would ruin the Canuck's top line and break Naslund's heart. :mad:
Eklund is about as knowledgeable about what's going on in the NHL as ESPN is.:laughing:
I mean seriously, "E Ratings"?:rolleyes:
bluemeanie
8-26-05, 2:55 PM
Eklund is about as knowledgeable about what's going on in the NHL as ESPN is.:laughing:
I mean seriously, "E Ratings"?:rolleyes:
HEY! Don't knock the E ratings!.... He's watching...
TimmyTabasco
8-26-05, 3:06 PM
Eklund is about as knowledgeable about what's going on in the NHL as ESPN is.:laughing:
I mean seriously, "E Ratings"?:rolleyes:
I'd love it if Eklund stepped in front of my avatar :nod: :thumb:
Newfie John
8-26-05, 9:15 PM
Eklund is about as knowledgeable about what's going on in the NHL as ESPN is.:laughing:
I mean seriously, "E Ratings"?:rolleyes:
He's been surprisingly accurate since the lockout ended.
I'd love it if Eklund stepped in front of my avatar :nod: :thumb:
I thought that was a camera at first :laughing:
He's been surprisingly accurate since the lockout ended.
Or surprisingly lucky...
Newfie John
8-26-05, 9:25 PM
Or surprisingly lucky...
If he's that lucky he must have about 25 horseshoes up his anal canal.
Madferret
8-27-05, 11:00 AM
Its Friesen in Calgary...brrrrrrrr
Sorry...late night....Last night while preparing for my weekly spot on Rob Kerr's show on Fan960 in Calgary I stumbled on a minor rumor the Jeff Friesen may get moved to the Flames as a part of NJ's coming fire sale....(count the puns in this article so far)
Anyway, I mentioned it on the air, and then got some emails from some sources around Calgary that said it was definitely being discussed, and that Sutter would love to have Jeff once again. The two shared some good days in San Jose...So I made some more calls and it is safe to raise it to an (e3) on the rumor scale....
In today's St. Louis Dispatch, Bernie Miklasz, the number one sports columnist in St. Louis who basically rules the sports scene, gave hockeybuzz.com a plug...thanks Bernie!
More Luongo Rumors Persist with Vancouver. However Montreal (e2) may be getting involved as well...I was able to get confirmation of discussions but not players involved. Also Colorado (e1) is working up a package for Luongo.
More talk that Handzus may be on his way to Edmonton (e2) and this could be clearing the way for Bondra to Philly as early as Monday (e3). But the bidding for Bondra is still heated.
Slow day today, so I am heading to Margate NJ to take in lunch at the Greenhouse and perhaps over to Atlantic City to split some aces (although never against a face card).
..
Newfie John
8-27-05, 11:34 AM
If Edmonton gets Handzus along with the team they currently have, then I think they could nab 4th in the west.
If Edmonton gets Handzus along with the team they currently have, then I think they could nab 4th in the west.
It depends on what they give up. Handzus isn't a huge upgrade over Peca and still doesn't fill that need for a true #1 center. Here's hoping if the Oil do land him they don't give up too much.
For you Leafers, the Zetterberg to Toronto rumours just refuse to die. Sportsnet had this deal posted as done, sealed and delievered but took it down minutes later. It wouldn't be the first time SN screwed up, but that deal was:
To Toronto - Zetterberg, Kronwall
To Detriot - Colaiacovo, Kaberle, Antropov
Zetterberg is overrated, I'd rather Kaberle as I think last year was just a blip in the radar for him offensively. He come back full of confidence from being the Czech league MVP and the "new" NHL should play to his strengths. Kronwall has more potential than Coliacovo but I don't think the difference is worth Antropov. The Leafs get some nice player in return, but not enough to justify what they give up IMO. I hope Toronto does this deal. :nod:
Madferret
8-27-05, 11:56 AM
For you Leafers, the Zetterberg to Toronto rumours just refuse to die. Sportsnet had this deal posted as done, sealed and delievered but took it down minutes later. It wouldn't be the first time SN screwed up, but that deal was:
To Toronto - Zetterberg, Kronwall
To Detriot - Colaiacovo, Kaberle, Antropov
Zetterberg is overrated, I'd rather Kaberle as I think last year was just a blip in the radar for him offensively. He come back full of confidence from being the Czech league MVP and the "new" NHL should play to his strengths. Kronwall has more potential than Coliacovo but I don't think the difference is worth Antropov. The Leafs get some nice player in return, but not enough to justify what they give up IMO. I hope Toronto does this deal. :nod:
When was that Andy? Kaberle is going to have a brak-out system this year IMO, the new rules are going to benifit his style of play 10 fold. He's probably the only Leaf blueliner who can make that first pass out of their zone, is a hell of a smooth skater, the upside and potential to Kaberle in the NHL is HUGE. Kaberle is poised to take off as a player IMO.
Throw in Coli and JFJ gets bent over on this one if this actually happens. Their best young talent (-Antro) for a contract squabbling payer who has yet to really prove himself? Why why why why why?
:shrug:
When was that Andy?
Around 9:00 - 9:30. I went to some rumour sites to see if at least any speculation was forming prior and found nothing. I went back to SN and it was gone. I then went to smoe other forums and sure enough, other people saw it too.
Kaberle is going to have a brak-out system this year IMO, the new rules are going to benifit his style of play 10 fold. He's probably the only Leaf blueliner who can make that first pass out of their zone, is a hell of a smooth skater, the upside and potential to Kaberle in the NHL is HUGE. Kaberle is poised to take off as a player IMO.
Throw in Coli and JFJ gets bent over on this one if this actually happens. Their best young talent (-Antro) for a contract squabbling payer who has yet to really prove himself? Why why why why why?
:shrug:
I hear ya. Maybe JFJ buys into the Zetterberg hype. :shrug: Toronto clearly wins the deal if you think Zetts is going to be a bonafide, #1 center someday. Colaiacovo and Kronwall are fairly similar, and the enigma that is Nik Antropov would be a throw in with Kaberle for the great Zetterberg.....
Madferret
8-27-05, 12:10 PM
Toronto gets hosed on that one IMO.
Kaberle and Coli are the only two Leafs I would deem 'untoucheables'. Moving two of your starting blueliners for a position you already have covered in center is pretty counter-productive. WTF would JFJ make this deal?
Newfie John
8-27-05, 12:12 PM
It depends on what they give up. Handzus isn't a huge upgrade over Peca and still doesn't fill that need for a true #1 center. Here's hoping if the Oil do land him they don't give up too much.
Philly wants to sign Bondra, so they likely won't be able to take anyone good, because of salary constraints.
For you Leafers, the Zetterberg to Toronto rumours just refuse to die. Sportsnet had this deal posted as done, sealed and delievered but took it down minutes later. It wouldn't be the first time SN screwed up, but that deal was:
To Toronto - Zetterberg, Kronwall
To Detriot - Colaiacovo, Kaberle, Antropov
Zetterberg is overrated, I'd rather Kaberle as I think last year was just a blip in the radar for him offensively. He come back full of confidence from being the Czech league MVP and the "new" NHL should play to his strengths. Kronwall has more potential than Coliacovo but I don't think the difference is worth Antropov. The Leafs get some nice player in return, but not enough to justify what they give up IMO. I hope Toronto does this deal. :nod:
Kaberle in the deal is too much...... I would hate to see Coli go though. Seeing Coli go may break my heart, seriously. :cry:
Toronto gets hosed on that one IMO.
Kaberle and Coli are the only two Leafs I would deem 'untoucheables'. Moving two of your starting blueliners for a position you already have covered in center is pretty counter-productive. WTF would JFJ make this deal?
Zetterberg can play wing I think, but you're right he is really a C. I agree, I hope T.O. makes this deal.
Newfie John
8-27-05, 12:21 PM
Zetterberg can play wing I think, but you're right he is really a C. I agree, I hope T.O. makes this deal.
I think he's better suited to the wing, IMO. His play in international play on the wing was amazing. He's quite a flashy player, but Kaberle AND Colaiocovo? Nah... can't be it.
Replace Kaberle with Bell or White then I could see it. The difference between Antropov and Zetterberg on a ppg scale isn't much as Plat pointed out in another thread.
If we deal for Handzus, it's in a salary dump type trade.. so either Horcoff or Reasoner, maybe even Stoll? Or does Philly need a winger? In that case, Fernando Pisani possibly? It's tough to say, but if we had Peca/Handzus as our top two C's and our top 4 wingers were Smyth/Dvorak/Torres/Hemsky, with Horcoff able to slip into any of those spots given an injury, we'd be a very deep team, with only one defensive liablility...
Here's hoping :)
As for the other trade...
Wasn't it Kronwall who absoluted dominated the AHL last year?
Kronwall =< Kaberle, Colaiacovo
Zetterberg >= Antropov
Doesn't look like all that bad of a deal to me, espeacilly considering Antropov would probally get hurt by December.
bluemeanie
8-29-05, 10:12 AM
Bondra, Kovalchuk
I am hearing from several sources that Peter Bondra could come down today or tomorrow...Philly, Was, and NJ the favorites...
Interesting article by Larry Brooks saying that the Rangers should go after Kovalchuk...I agree with him on this one firmly...Kovalchuk may be the most dynamic star out there and draft picks, in this day and age of falling free agency ages, are not as important
Bondra... Philly?... NJ?... Did anyone fax these two teams the memo about that cap thingy?
Bondra... Philly?... NJ?... Did anyone fax these two teams the memo about that cap thingy?
:laughing:
I was going to say the same thing. The last thing the Devils need is another aging sniper, they already have Mogilny. Unless Lou is planning on completely rebuilding this team 2 years down the road.:(
Max Power
8-31-05, 10:01 AM
Vancouver/Toronto rumor from Eklund
Another rumor floating around is this one...
Vancouver: Luke Richardson, Marc Denis, Nikolai Antropov
Columbus: Dan Cloutier, Ed Jovanovski
Toronto: Matt Cooke, 2nd round pick from Columbus
I am hunting this down for validity as well....that's why they call them trade rumors...I will be on the phones alot today...
Iced Tea
8-31-05, 10:30 AM
Vancouver/Toronto rumor from Eklund
Another rumor floating around is this one...
Vancouver: Luke Richardson, Marc Denis, Nikolai Antropov
Columbus: Dan Cloutier, Ed Jovanovski
Toronto: Matt Cooke, 2nd round pick from Columbus
I am hunting this down for validity as well....that's why they call them trade rumors...I will be on the phones alot today...The Canucks get hosed in this deal. Antropov is an injury prone winger who will never live up to Leafs fans' expectations, Denis is worse than Cloutier, and Richardson is old and slow.
The Canucks give up their #2 defenseman, their crappy but good regular season goalie, and a winger who showed his potential when Bertuzzi was suspended.
Nonis would choke on his sandwich if someone mentioned a crappy trade like this.
The Canucks get hosed in this deal. Antropov is an injury prone winger who will never live up to Leafs fans' expectations, Denis is worse than Cloutier, and Richardson is old and slow.
The Canucks give up their #2 defenseman, their crappy but good regular season goalie, and a winger who showed his potential when Bertuzzi was suspended.
Nonis would choke on his sandwich if someone mentioned a crappy trade like this.
Why are the kookiest of these rumours always three-ways. Very Freudian.
http://www.thetoque.com/010703/pics/threesome.jpg
Iced Tea
8-31-05, 11:18 AM
Why are the kookiest of these rumours always three-ways. Very Freudian.
Two babes and a dude
Exactly like Freud if Freud talked about two women teasing the guy, stealing his clothes and then locking the guy out of the house with only his socks on. Then the two women make out with the window open so the poor guy has to hear it while he bangs on the door and begs to be let back in. Later on, the two women figure out they are both from the Great Lakes region and things get freaky. The guy kills himself while riding a horse through a tunnel in BC. I'm sure everyone can relate this to a 3 way trade.
A member of another forum posted the following image in response to 3 way trades. http://www.greatguy.com/venison.jpg
At least someone always gets screwed. :D
And Denis continues to be the most under-rated goalie in the league. Check his SV% and remember the team he was on. Denis is a HUGE upgrade over Cloutier.
Iced Tea
8-31-05, 12:34 PM
And Denis continues to be the most under-rated goalie in the league. Check his SV% and remember the team he was on. Denis is a HUGE upgrade over Cloutier.So the Canucks would be better in net but still lose Jovo and Cooke for Gimpy and Grampy. Still getting hosed.http://yelims3.free.fr/Inclassables/Inclassable53.gif
skidmark
8-31-05, 12:35 PM
Exactly like Freud if Freud talked about two women teasing the guy, stealing his clothes and then locking the guy out of the house with only his socks on. Then the two women make out with the window open so the poor guy has to hear it while he bangs on the door and begs to be let back in. Later on, the two women figure out they are both from the Great Lakes region and things get freaky. The guy kills himself while riding a horse through a tunnel in BC. I'm sure everyone can relate this to a 3 way trade.
A member of another forum posted the following image in response to 3 way trades. http://www.greatguy.com/venison.jpg
At least someone always gets screwed. :D
I think we may have a pic of the year candidate here.
TimmyTabasco
8-31-05, 3:36 PM
And Denis continues to be the most under-rated goalie in the league. Check his SV% and remember the team he was on. Denis is a HUGE upgrade over Cloutier.
I like Denis, and think he can be solid on a good team. HOWEVER, I disagree that he is a huge upgrade over Cloutier.
He is actually more unproven than Cloutier. So, why go with a goalie who is more unproven, than your current?
Cloutier may excel in the new NHL, and make some Canuck fans eat Nonis old lunch
Newfie John
8-31-05, 11:04 PM
I like Denis, and think he can be solid on a good team. HOWEVER, I disagree that he is a huge upgrade over Cloutier.
He is actually more unproven than Cloutier. So, why go with a goalie who is more unproven, than your current?
Cloutier may excel in the new NHL, and make some Canuck fans eat Nonis old lunch
Cloutier is proven. Proven to be one bad goaltender. Denis hasn't had a chance yet, but all indications show that he'd be a good goaltender for any team going for it. All he needs is a chance.
TimmyTabasco
8-31-05, 11:12 PM
Cloutier is proven. Proven to be one bad goaltender. Denis hasn't had a chance yet, but all indications show that he'd be a good goaltender for any team going for it. All he needs is a chance.
Denis has had a chance, does he play in the NHL, or the AHL? :nod:
I know what you mean Johnny..however I do think Cloutier has a chance this year.
Cloutier is often bashed, and kicked around..like a dirty old beach ball. However, I am willing to give him another shot
Hell, I'd rather have him over half the goalies in the league :thumb:
Canucklehead
8-31-05, 11:34 PM
Cloutier is often bashed, and kicked around..like a dirty old beach ball. However, I am willing to give him another shot
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
-Benjamin Franklin
It would be insane to give Cloutier another shot after he has failed every single time before.
TimmyTabasco
8-31-05, 11:38 PM
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
-Benjamin Franklin
It would be insane to give Cloutier another shot after he has failed every single time before.
Well..he didn't really fail the last season. It wasn't his fault he received an injury
The new rules will most likely help him. Also, remember...this is a make it..or break it year for him.
He will improve
Canucklehead
8-31-05, 11:48 PM
Well..he didn't really fail the last season. It wasn't his fault he received an injury
The new rules will most likely help him. Also, remember...this is a make it..or break it year for him.
He will improve
Alright, give him an omit for last year. He still failed in the years before. The rule changes may help him a bit, but it won't make him a Stanley Cup calibre goalie. Which is what the Canucks need if they want to compete at the level they should be competing at. If you put Clouts in net again this year it's tough to expect anything more than the same old dissapointing result. I do hope I'm wrong, but that's the way I see it right now.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
-Benjamin Franklin
It would be insane to give Cloutier another shot after he has failed every single time before.I agree. I don't think Patrick Lalime was given this many chances in Ottawa. Get rid of him already and then maybe I could put the Canucks into contender status. By the way, Vancouver should have tried to sign Curtis Joseph. Or something like that.
Alright Nucks fans, educate me here. Even though I catch a fair bit of Vancouver through CBC's late matchup on HNIC, I don't see as much of them as you do. How will the new rules help Clouts?
I can certainly see them helping the Canucks in general as they aren't a particularly big or strong team and have some very talented skaters, but how is Cloutier as an idividual going to benefit? From smaller padding? Maybe because he'll face more shots in what is apparently going to be a more wide-open game? There are only a select few goalies in the league who will improve in the new NHL and have the changes to thank. It's the forwards who should enjoy this new product. Is he good one-one-one? Shootouts will play a pretty large role now in the standings.
MadDevil
9-01-05, 12:14 AM
I agree. I don't think Patrick Lalime was given this many chances in Ottawa. Get rid of him already and then maybe I could put the Canucks into contender status. By the way, Vancouver should have tried to sign Curtis Joseph. Or something like that.
I agree about Joseph. Considering he signed for less than a million dollars in Phoenix, I thought for sure the Canucks would take a run at him. He may not be the goaltender he once was, but he's still an upgrade over Cloutier IMO. He's not that much bigger of a risk than the Sens are taking with Hasek.
Alright Nucks fans, educate me here. Cven though I catch a fair bit of Vancouver through CBC's late matchup on HNIC, I don't see as much of the as you do. How will the new rules help Clouts?
I can certainly see them helping the Canucks in general as they aren't a particularly big or strong team and have some very talented skaters, but how is Cloutier as an idividual going to benefit? From smaller padding? Maybe because he'll face more shots in what is apparently going to be a more wide-open game? There are only a select few goalies in the league who will improve in the new NHL and have the changes to thank. It's the forwards who should enjoy this new product. Is he good one-one-one? Shootouts will play a pretty large role now in the standings.I have no idea how the new rules will help Cloutier, it's Timmy Tabasco who's having the "Cloutier better with new rules" delusions. The only improvement I can think of is Cloutier won't be colliding with Brent Sopel once a week in the corner when they both go to play the puck. :D
charlio lemieux
9-01-05, 10:19 AM
Cloutier should buy a home near Tommy Salo. So both can discuss the one goal that defined their carreer.
KB in Kelowna
9-01-05, 1:28 PM
Cloutier should buy a home near Tommy Salo. So both can discuss the one goal that defined their carreer. :rollover2 :rollover2 :rollover2 :rollover2
So.. from an Eklund clone:
A member of Eklund's forums has posted that Bouwmeester could end up in Edmonton in a deal that would send Ryan Smyth the other way. Lowe apparently wants Weiss as well. This is just a rumour, and if I was Eklund I would put it at E1.
Bouwmeester and Weiss for Smyth I could handle. Weiss is a guy who intrigues me, and still has a lot of potential. However, I don't see Florida letting Bouwmeester go, as their D is bad enough already.
Torres - Peca - Dvorak
Horcoff - Weiss - Hemsky
Pronger - Bouwmeester
Smith - Semenov
Staios - Bergeron
Ulanov
Definetly interesting, but I'd be stunned if this were to happen. Florida would simply be ripping a hole out of their D to patch their forward corps.
TimmyTabasco
9-01-05, 11:12 PM
I have no idea how the new rules will help Cloutier, it's Timmy Tabasco who's having the "Cloutier better with new rules" delusions. The only improvement I can think of is Cloutier won't be colliding with Brent Sopel once a week in the corner when they both go to play the puck. :D
You know what, fans in Vancouver need to cut the guy some slack. The city has been a goalies graveyard ever since McLean left town. Not to mention many want to see the twins shipped out, but to keep Cooke? Boggles the mind, and to be blunt, ticks me off
I'm not the biggest fan of Cloutier, and have been critical of him. However, he is the only chance the Canucks have got right now.
On the rule changes..he has smaller pads, doesn't play the puck, and is good one on one. Most goals on cloutier have been from rebounds. Also, the insolent defenders we have, never move players from his crease..so many goals are scored from that point.
Many fans of teams will say he sucks, or this and that. However, believe it or not..he is a better option than most out there..MANY teams are facing risks in net..
TimmyTabasco
9-02-05, 4:11 PM
Parrish to Vancouver? I like parrish..but don't see the need since we have Carter
He is capable of 30 goals, and is a game breaker.
Source (http://hockey-leaks.blogspot.com/)
Use Carter as a PP specialist and throw him on the fourth line so his inconsistency doesn't destroy you.
TimmyTabasco
9-02-05, 4:50 PM
Use Carter as a PP specialist and throw him on the fourth line so his inconsistency doesn't destroy you.
:laughing: Yeah, but I think he will gel with the twins
Even if he is inconsistent, they make grinders look good
The addition of parrish would help the team on the PP/PK, and give them a solid option if carter doesn't work out
But just a rumour
Some fans were saying a Cooke for Blake deal..not bad either IMO
bluemeanie
9-06-05, 10:22 AM
With Labor Day Weekend behind us, we can now focus firmly on the season at hand, and not on looking for dark, cool places??? We are finally in a month where games will be played!
Kovalchuk. Despite rumors that he wouldn't mind a trade to the Rangers, it looks more and more like he could be signing in the very near future with the Thrashers. Kovalchuk reportedly is looking for over 7M a year (e3).
The Thrashers also still have their sights on Peter Bondra. By adding both players the Thrashers, who also added Holik and Hossa, will be a force, especially on the powerplay.
Yanic Perreault is reportedly in heavy discussions with the Maple Leafs, (e3) Yanic is a talented guy who has been the #1 face-off guy in the last three years.
Bondra's better off waiting until well into the post season to make a decision...
The Leafs are really hurting for another Center...
?
06 SEPTEMBER 2005.
DATSYUK SIGNS WITH RUSSIAN SUPER LEAGUE TEAM.
TSN.CA: reports Detroit Red Wings RFA forward Pavel Datsyuk has signed with Russian Super League team Avangard Omsk, but it's unclear for now if he's got an "escape clause" which would allow him to return to the Wings if he and the club can agree on a new contract.
REUTERS.COM: reports Russian media claim Datsyuk is seeking $6 million per season from the Wings, claiming he's worth as much as Joe Thornton or Dany Heatley. Reuters also claims Datsyuk has an escape clause in his contract with Avangard.
There sure are a lot of a Thorton-type players since the cap....
Max Power
9-06-05, 11:21 AM
I don't know if I can believe any of this if you don't put a ratting
=]
bluemeanie
9-06-05, 11:31 AM
I don't know if I can believe any of this if you don't put a ratting
=]
This stuff is PG-13 Maxy.
There sure are a lot of a Thornton-type players since the cap....
If Datsyuk truly believes he's worth that much money, he should have his head examined. He's a good player, but nowhere near Thornton or Heatley's level. No offense to Pavel, but I wouldn't build my entire team around him, while I would build one around the other two.
TimmyTabasco
9-06-05, 4:06 PM
There's a rumour around Canuck boards these days
Van
Cooke
Bieska
for
NYI
Parrish
6th rnd pick
If the canucks didn't have carter, it would make sense. Parrish is a more complete player than Cooke..more of a goal scorer. Did you see him at the Worlds? Basically plays the same game as Cooke, but less PIM.
However, he would be asking for around 2 mill..so don't see this happening
Newfie John
9-06-05, 7:10 PM
Perreault to T.O... Why? I love the guy but.. why? Unless we plan on putting the best faceoff man in the league on the wing.
Perreault to T.O... Why? I love the guy but.. why? Unless we plan on putting the best faceoff man in the league on the wing.
Because the entire world already knows that he Leafs will need a 2nd line center by Christmas :thumb:
Seriously.. makes about as much sense as the Oilers trading Smyth for Handzus and Umberger.
Max Power
9-07-05, 9:59 AM
This is E3 stuff people!!!! =]
Detroit's FAs and Introducing Bob Foltman
From a good source(e3), "Zetterburg is very close to signing a deal with the Red Wings. Talks have intesified over the last 24 hours. I feel it will be done by the week-end at the latest. Datsyuk is another story altogether...It appears as though the one year contract with his Russian team may not contain an "out" clause. "
Sportsnet has reported that Omsk is paying Datsyuk 6 Million. I will get more on this as the day progresses..
bluemeanie
9-07-05, 11:00 AM
LEAFS INTERESTED IN CZERKAWSKI.
TORONTO STAR: Paul Hunter reports the Toronto Maple Leafs, "rebuffed in their attempts to sign Peter Bondra", have turned their sights toward Mariusz Czerkawski. Leafs GM John Ferguson Jr and Czerkawski's agenthave apparently discussed a one-year, $500K contract. Czerkawski had his best seasons playing for the NY Islanders. Speaking of the Isles and Leafs, Hunter also claims the former might take a run at Leafs blueliner Bryan McCabe if he becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer. McCabe started his career with the Islanders and was briefly their captain.
Rather have Bondra at 1.5, but Czerk, a potential 30 goal scorer, at .5 would be a pretty good deal.
charlio lemieux
9-07-05, 2:00 PM
I don't think TO is going to be as bad as most people believe. Adding a winger who can finnish is just what they need.
Their success is on Eddie's shoulders or back so to speak.
WARNING: COMPLETELY UNFOUNDED RUMOR COMING
Something that I've seen on a Devils message board (according to the poster he has an "inside source" with the team:) ). He says one of these three deals may be possible (TT will get a chuckle out of the last one).
To Chicago: Friesen, Kozlov, Malakhov
To New Jersey: Bell, Barker
To Dallas: Friesen
To New Jersey: N. Kapanen, 3rd Round Pick
To Vancouver: Friesen, McGillis, Oliwa
To New Jersey: The Sedins
The only one I see being possible is the second one. I doubt the Hawks would part with Bell and Barker for three question marks, and I very highly doubt the Canucks would get rid of the Sedins for practically nothing in return. Thought this might get a good laugh out of the Vancouver fans.:laughing:
vBulletin® v3.6.3, Copyright ©2000-2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.