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That deal from the Dirty Birds was kinda huge, not that it is that much of anything especially good the way I see it.
I personally have nothing against losing Morin or Cra(p)bb but c'mon, Reasoner and a 1st round pick? Nice one, Dudley!
I mean I've seen worse trades, but.. Sigh.

darn forums don't let me edit posts -.-'
Anyways, to add to that, actually I'm kinda glad to see Buff in and, well maybe there is potential to Akim, maybe not. Will see.
Also, Thrashers announced a trade with Sharks, Sterling and Vernace for future considerations. Way I see it? Yeah, let Vernace go, doesn't matter, but Brett Sterling?
56 points in 55 games last season? No need to let him go!

B. Stinson wrote:If you want my warped opinion, I think a Cup win should be taken back if you can't hold 95% of the team together for at least the off-season. This Chicago situation looks really lame.

You're just jealous.

Jypfan92 wrote:NHL Awards:

Hart Trophy: Henrik Sedin
Ted Lindsay Trophy: Alexander Ovechkin
Vezina Trophy: Ryan Miller
Norris Trophy: Duncan Keith
Calder Trophy: Tyler Myers
Jack Adams Trophy: Dave Tippett
Lady Byng Trophy: Martin St. Louis
Frank J. Selke Trophy: Pavel Datsyuk
Bill Masterton Trophy: Jose Theodore
Mark Messier Leadership Award: Sidney Crosby
King Clancy Trophy: Shane Doan

Here is rest of the awards

Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos
NHL General Manager of the Year Award: Don Maloney
NHL Plus/Minus Award: Jeff Schultz
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award: Tuukka Rask
William M. Jennings Trophy: Martin Brodeur

Good for Theo. He went through a lot over this year.

So the Chicago-Atlanta deal is off for now, or at least was for a while, because it would put Atlanta over the contract limit. How do you not know that prior to making a blockbuster trade ?

Also, Craig Ramsay leaves the Bruins staff to become head coach of the Thrashers. Too bad, he's been great for the Bs.

If that was for me, I only red the info on Thrashers' home page and wrote it down here, I wasn't actually 'thinking'

What ?
I meant whoever pulled the trigger on that deal on the Thrashers.

Not better MTL for Halak in my opinion.

But yeah it's lame for him. He didn't even got the time to bring the cup home as a Blackhawks member.

Shame indeed - that's a rare opportunity

Pavelski and Marleau are under contract for the next four years. No details for the $$$ though.

Boychuck close to re-signing with the Bruins, waiting for Chiarelli to return from LA. 2 years, around 1.5-1.8m p/a

confirmed now, 1.75m cap hit for 2 years

Danny wrote:So the Chicago-Atlanta deal is off for now, or at least was for a while, because it would put Atlanta over the contract limit. How do you not know that prior to making a blockbuster trade ?

Also, Craig Ramsay leaves the Bruins staff to become head coach of the Thrashers. Too bad, he's been great for the Bs.

Back on. Joey Crabb has been added to the deal and moved to Chicago.

Stinson--Jealousy looks bad on you. Hawks have a ton of young guys they had to sign up last season and this season. They have built very very well from when they were at the bottom. Now they are running into the same problem that any good young team does...guys getting new deals. And to have a Flyers fan calling out a team about cap issues is funny.

Lots and lots of people --especially in Vancouver -- are happy to see Buffy dealt to the East. The guy is a beast. However...in Atlanta he is going to have access to alot of greasy, fatty foods...not the best spot for a dude like Dustin. He likes to eat.

This deal is a good one for both teams. Hawks get nice picks. Lose Aliu who is nothing but a headcase and get a chance to pick a little bit higher than they will for the next 5 years with the Devils pick.

Hawks are not yet done, even with the Fraser deal.

Personally I don't think Buffy is that good to be honest. He had a good run, right place right time and stuff. And who doesn't like to eat

Danny wrote:Boychuck close to re-signing with the Bruins, waiting for Chiarelli to return from LA. 2 years, around 1.5-1.8m p/a

confirmed now, 1.75m cap hit for 2 years

I was glad to see this one. Now I'd just like to see them re-sign Stuart.

philou21 wrote:Pavelski and Marleau are under contract for the next four years. No details for the $$$ though.

7m for Marleau apparently ?
Am I the only one who thinks that's awful ?

Danny wrote:

philou21 wrote:Pavelski and Marleau are under contract for the next four years. No details for the $$$ though.

7m for Marleau apparently ?
Am I the only one who thinks that's awful ?

Yes. He's worth 5.5, maybe 6 to me. If Backstrom makes less...

Marleau is a player. If Sharks did not give that to him, someone would have. Of the idiot Shark forwards he is the best one. He does everything. scores, kills penalties, solid in own zone, will be physical, sees the ice.

This guy is the best Shark. I don't care what anyone says about Jumbo. Marleau and Pavelski are what make that team tick.

Buffy--That is two years in a row in the playoffs he has become a one man wrecking crew. He has his flaws, but come playoff time the boy is a player.

Problem is...we will never see that again. Cause he plays in Atlanta, who is the only team in the league dumber than Toronto.

TSNBobMcKenzie

As per TSN's Gord Miller, Marleau's deal with SJ is 4 x $6.9M and Pavelski's is 4 x $4M.


Anyways I can't say that I agree with you Bat...
Sather is pretty dumb too.
He makes some great trades though. Horrid signings.

But yes, the Laffs and the Thrashers are just horrid right now. I can see both pushing for a Playoff-ish spot next year (9-10).

Confirmed that Boychuk has resigned.

Alex--when are you going to figure out I am not a Ranger fan. That in fact of all the teams in the NHL I hate, the Rangers are right at the top of the list. Why would a fan of a team have hello kitty in his avatar? People are so......what is the word I am looking for?

Slow.

Lmao I've never paid attention to it really, I rather like the purple..

Who knows? You could have been putting some of your favourite things as your avatar. There is a heart in there

Other than that, I actually don't mind the Rangers, I just hate Slat's signings.

What? Redden contract is one of the best in the league right now.......

Yotes sign Wolski for two years for a total of 7.6 millions. When I arrive at my hockey website, they write "Phoenix give 7.6 millions at Wolski." I was like what the hell????

gibson41 wrote:

B. Stinson wrote:If you want my warped opinion, I think a Cup win should be taken back if you can't hold 95% of the team together for at least the off-season. This Chicago situation looks really lame.

You're just jealous.

Nah, I'd rather see my team move forward, not frantically dismantle itself.