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Post by Flyrfn144 on Jun 15, 2008 13:15:37 GMT -5
So, who do you guys see as a sleeper team this upcoming season? The Flyers were definitely the sleeper team this past season as nobody thought anything of them after finishing with their worst record in team history just a season before.
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Post by scotti1183 on Jun 15, 2008 14:22:29 GMT -5
tsn is reportin the islanders are interested in bringing back yashin....im a ranger fan and all but one question comes to my mind wit the this situation is WHY? he doesnt fit the islanders wuts so ever...stay whereever he is
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Post by jjkotm on Jun 15, 2008 14:50:15 GMT -5
Oh, and for our pending FAs here's who I'd like to see brought back for the Rangers... Bring back: Jagr (He'll be back for sure, the only question is for how much.) Avery (No idea what will happen here...I'm hoping Sather meets his asking price since they're only rumored to be $1 million or $2 million off.) Straka (I'm kind of half-and-half on him, I could take him or leave him.) Rozsival (Will depend on what happens with Jagr.) Valliquette (Won't cost much at all.) Strudwick (Only a two-way contract as our 7th defenseman.) Give the boot to: Malik (GO AWAY.) Mara (Maybe bring him back, depends on what happens in the FA market.) Shanahan (Needs to retire, as stated above.) Hollweg (Not a FA, but he's still useless and should be waived.) Trade bait: Prucha Dawes Backman Top FAs to look into: Hossa Campbell Streit Malone Orpik I really can't wait until 2009 - 2010. By then, Sanguinettit, Anisimov and Cherepanov will all be ready and I think this team can really take off. I'm pretty sure Jagr will be back as they're negotiating and he is a most. Avery I'd want back but not to be ridiculously overpaid. I agree with you on Straka. He seems replaceable if need be. Roszival, I'd rather have a better defenseman. He is a good goal scorer but an average D guy in my opinion. I'd rather see $ spent towards a stay-home D guy. Valiquette they should re-sign as he played well last year in a backup role. Strudwick doesn't matter. If Malik leaves I will throw a party. Mara I'd like to see back as I think he is underrated. Shanahan I'd like to retire or just not see back as he's too old and doesn't fit in anymore. Hollweg should leave as I'm tired of his dumb penalties that become costly. I wouldn't want them to trade Dawes. The thing with Prucha is that he has low trade value. I say give him one more chance this season since he's declined in production since his rookie year. For FA's, I'd like to see them get a really good defenseman. When was the last time they had a great one? Leetch? Even then, he was known more for his scoring.
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Post by Trypod on Jun 15, 2008 15:46:07 GMT -5
So, who do you guys see as a sleeper team this upcoming season? The Flyers were definitely the sleeper team this past season as nobody thought anything of them after finishing with their worst record in team history just a season before. I'm not going to be biased and say the Leafs, but I'm just really interested to see what Ron Wilson can do with the team he's got now. I'd say it's too early to tell until some moves are made in a few weeks time.
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Post by pineappleexpress on Jun 16, 2008 4:44:25 GMT -5
So, who do you guys see as a sleeper team this upcoming season? The Flyers were definitely the sleeper team this past season as nobody thought anything of them after finishing with their worst record in team history just a season before. I'm not going to be biased and say the Leafs, but I'm just really interested to see what Ron Wilson can do with the team he's got now. I'd say it's too early to tell until some moves are made in a few weeks time. Co-sign. I have a feeling it'll be a team like the Blackhawks.
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Post by KMIS™ on Jun 16, 2008 15:19:08 GMT -5
I can definately see the Kane/Toews Experience doing well next season.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 16, 2008 17:32:33 GMT -5
I would also have to say the Blackhawks, they are on the rise.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2008 18:44:15 GMT -5
I like Kane. He's a pretty good kid and very talented. Him and Toews will definately bring Chicago back. Didnt Chicago almost get into the playoffs?
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 17, 2008 9:02:10 GMT -5
I like Kane. He's a pretty good kid and very talented. Him and Toews will definately bring Chicago back. Didnt Chicago almost get into the playoffs? Yeah, they tried to sneak in but damn Nashville.
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Post by kurtangleisgod on Jun 17, 2008 9:25:07 GMT -5
I really hope Calgary resigns Nolan and Langkow. Huselius can off.
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Post by Trypod on Jun 17, 2008 9:35:07 GMT -5
It sucked watching Nashville sneak in and Chicago get eliminated. A Detroit/Chicago first rounder would have been pretty damn awesome.
I really hope Chicago can do something great this season. It'd be fantastic to see them in the postseason again.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2008 10:45:30 GMT -5
Yeah, I didnt mind facing Nashville because we dont really have problems beating them. Haha.
Also there is a poll on NHL.com about who was a biggest steal out of the 7th Round. Zetterberg is leading everyone with a 86.12% . Other choices are Nagy, Svatos, Lang, Kubina, Erat and Brunette
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Post by Trypod on Jun 17, 2008 11:29:10 GMT -5
Lol, polls are opinion, but choosing anyone other than Zetterberg is just flat out wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2008 11:59:40 GMT -5
Yeah but I like the opinion of people lol
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 18, 2008 9:41:57 GMT -5
It appears that Ryan Malone won't be returning to Pittsburgh next season. There is a talk of Blue Jackets trading for Malone's Rights, which Malone told them not to even bother that he is going to Free Agency.
-http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=240927&lid=sublink04&lpos=headlines_nhl
I am looking forward to this year's Free Agency, of course, seeing where will Mats Sundin go back to the Leafs or retire, or even my personal favorite one, signing with the Canadiens.
This summer will be fun, especially that I will have to deal with alot of Maple Leafs fans in my town, man, I wanna see CHAOS! SIGN WITH CANADIENS, SUNDIN!
Ah, anyway. I don't think Malone signing with the Blue Jackets is a good idea, being with the Blue Jackets gets you lost in the team, and of course, Rick Nash is the only face of that team though. But Malone will get the money that he wants after one lovely season.
If Pittsburgh decides to waste more than 9 mil on Marian Hossa, they're crazy. They need to focus on signing Malkin, Fluery, and Staal to long-term deals.
And I really want to see the Canadiens pick up somebody else on the Free Agent Market this year. Also, I am hoping that Caps will be smart and sign Huet, along with Feddy.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2008 11:57:17 GMT -5
I would be happy with Malone but I think Id rather see him in Vancouver. Or hell maybe even Chicago would be a good fit for him
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Post by James Hardy on Jun 18, 2008 16:48:56 GMT -5
If Malone wants to leave his hometown team that actually has a bright future for the blue jackets, then em. But we do need to sign Orpik for sure.
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Post by jjkotm on Jun 19, 2008 18:07:22 GMT -5
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Post by Trypod on Jun 20, 2008 7:29:36 GMT -5
Leafs aquire Jamal Mayers from St. Louis.
Doesn't surprise me. Fergie was trying to land him at the deadline last year, I believe. Or maybe it was two years ago. Either way, it's not surprising.
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jun 20, 2008 8:38:10 GMT -5
carolina gets darcy hordichuk for a 5th round pick
and the blues apparently got chris mason for a 4th round pick
olli jokinen wants to be traded
and jeff carter resigned wit phily, 3yrs $5 million a year
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