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Post by Adam on Aug 20, 2011 11:17:11 GMT -5
Hey guys, glad I stumbled along this thread, Australian fan of the Leafs here. So how's everyone rating their teams chances for this season? Hoping the Leafs can scrape up a playoff spot. Could be tight again but I'd be really happy for even a 7th or 8th seed just break this nasty playoffs drought we've got going on Glad ya found it. Everything is kind of up in the air for the Flyers. A new goaltender, trading their captain and an (overrated) alternate, signing Jagr, etc. I'm not too sure what to expect from the team this year, hopefully the shakeup benefits them.
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 20, 2011 12:37:02 GMT -5
Flyers got better, IMO.
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Post by Adam on Aug 20, 2011 14:19:26 GMT -5
And I personally agree.
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Post by autumn4 on Aug 22, 2011 7:41:19 GMT -5
They destroyed their core for Bryz. If he and Pronger have amazing years, they'll run deep in the playoffs. Otherwise, I doubt they're higher than a 6 seed. Only because the rest of the conference totally blows.
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 22, 2011 10:04:03 GMT -5
I've heard that Richards and Carter were cancers in the locker room, along with Versteeg. Or at least Flyer fans have said so. But they still have Briere, Giroux, they acquired Wayne Simmonds along with some other people, I think they're gonna be 2nd.
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Post by Mr.GT on Aug 22, 2011 12:53:01 GMT -5
I've heard that Richards and Carter were cancers in the locker room, along with Versteeg. Or at least Flyer fans have said so. But they still have Briere, Giroux, they acquired Wayne Simmonds along with some other people, I think they're gonna be 2nd. Well Versteeg was about as useless as he could be from the time he got there. He easily contracted Carter's lazy disease, just looking dumbfounded out on the ice.
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Post by alwayssunny on Aug 22, 2011 22:00:01 GMT -5
Good on him, he's had a great career and i'm sure Rangers will miss him Oh and I love this moment: Just give up dude, Leafs suck and don't trash the Canucks, they were in the Cup final which the leafs wont be in until 2030(And I'm being generous with the guessing) So are the Isles gonna have an arena? If they have to share it with the Rangers Im gonna die. Their is always an alternative just end the Isles and give Quebec their team back. and WOOHOO Avery is cleared!
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Post by bad guy™ on Aug 22, 2011 22:36:33 GMT -5
Apparently CTV's saying Crosby suffered another severe setback and that he's canceled all future workouts and that it's all but confirmed he's not coming back any time in the near future.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2011 23:04:52 GMT -5
Apparently CTV's saying Crosby suffered another severe setback and that he's canceled all future workouts and that it's all but confirmed he's not coming back any time in the near future. I wonder how he'll perform when/if he comes back.
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Post by BigShab421 on Aug 24, 2011 9:52:20 GMT -5
Apparently CTV's saying Crosby suffered another severe setback and that he's canceled all future workouts and that it's all but confirmed he's not coming back any time in the near future. I wonder how he'll perform when/if he comes back. His agent reported those were false, and is still continuing his normal summer workout schedule.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2011 13:14:54 GMT -5
I wonder how he'll perform when/if he comes back. His agent reported those were false, and is still continuing his normal summer workout schedule. Still, he's been out for awhile. I wonder how he'll do.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2011 15:32:02 GMT -5
Even if he makes it back, one hit and his career will be over for sure. He definately has to consider that.
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Post by Adam on Aug 24, 2011 15:52:22 GMT -5
I've heard that Richards and Carter were cancers in the locker room, along with Versteeg. Or at least Flyer fans have said so. But they still have Briere, Giroux, they acquired Wayne Simmonds along with some other people, I think they're gonna be 2nd. Rumor has it the two had big egos, which they clearly couldn't back up.
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 24, 2011 17:29:10 GMT -5
Crosby won't be the same player even if he does come back.
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Post by Adam on Aug 25, 2011 15:16:09 GMT -5
Looks like it may be a downward slide for him.
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Post by fattic on Aug 26, 2011 19:40:58 GMT -5
Been reading a lot of conflicting reports about Crosby lately. I'm not going to act like I'm a Crosby fan, because by all means, I'm not. Regardless, I hope everything works out for him. He's arguably the face of the NHL at this point in time, and is a young guy with tons of talent. To see his career permanently altered by the concussion he sustained would be devastating. I hope everything works out for him...the last thing anyone wants to see is Crosby end up like Savard.
And on another note...there's only a few days until September and Marchand still isn't signed. I'm nervous.
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 26, 2011 19:45:10 GMT -5
I hope Marchand goes to the West. Sorry fattic, I don't like him.
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Post by Lk™ on Aug 26, 2011 19:46:08 GMT -5
i hope he goes to europe. i don't wanna see him if i don't have to
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Post by fattic on Aug 26, 2011 20:11:29 GMT -5
Understandable. He's one of those players that if you have him on your team, you love him. If you don't, you ing hate him. If the shoe was on the other foot I'd probably want his head on a silver platter at this point.
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Post by Adam on Aug 27, 2011 11:49:50 GMT -5
As a Flyers fan, I can admit that Crosby is one of the best in the league. Obviously I questioned his certain "tactics" if you will. That would be tragic to see him go down the Savard path.
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