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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 24, 2008 19:28:13 GMT -5
oh yeah, Raycroft is on Waivers..
I love the Rebuilding Mode that the Maple Leafs are in, right now, I <3 Fletcher.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 24, 2008 19:30:42 GMT -5
I'm surprised by this move though, because I thought especially for Tucker he would be staying around for quite a while. But as for Raycroft on Waivers, I'm loving it. They also put Wellwood on Waivers too. As for the rumors that Sundin is heading to Broadway, I am loving it. Why? The Maple Leafs won't have to spend so much money that would be wasted on a 38 years old man when you could spend that money on two players that could easily be the foundation of the Maple Leafs. I can see Sundin ending up in either three cities, Detroit, Montreal, or New York (Rangers)
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Post by Trypod on Jun 24, 2008 20:28:52 GMT -5
Haha, kemp's back with the Leafs. Hilarious. Doesn't surprise me. What Fletcher is doing is terrific. It's comical that the last GM of the Leafs was one of the youngest in the league but the team was filled with past-their-prime veterans and now Fletcher, probably the oldest GM in the league is preaching youth and rebuilding. It's fantastic. The Tucker thing is probably best, but I would have loved to see how he would have performed under Ron Wilson. Wellwood and Raycroft on waivers is great. Wellwood was always a bit overrated. Too many Leafs fans thought he was the second coming or something. Good hands but.. yeah, that's it. I'll be totally cool if this season is just thrown out so they can start making things right. Next on the agenda: convince McCabe to waive the no-movement clause. Please go back to the Island. Kubina.. I almost want him to stay. He started playing really well down the stretch. Maybe not the most defensively, but as a PP QB role. It's just funny how all of Fergie's 'promises' seem to be being kept.. except through his successor.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 24, 2008 21:33:28 GMT -5
Hah, I'm not back with the Leafs, I'm just loving the changes that they are doing. Afterall, it's a Ontario Law that you have to be a Maple Leafs fan regardless of Ottawa, Hahaha. But yeah, I'm just enjoying the new changes that the Cliffster is doing with the Maple Leafs, and of course, seeing how it's unfolding this summer. GO CAPS GO! Speaking of which, the Captials and Huet are pretty much on good terms, looking like they're hammering out a contract with Huet. Fabulous.
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Post by ratedr13 on Jun 24, 2008 22:05:51 GMT -5
Go Caps Go?? What are u smoking?? Were u a caps fan when there was no Ovechkin or are u a bandwagon jumper???
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Post by Graze on Jun 25, 2008 9:02:29 GMT -5
Hah, I'm not back with the Leafs, I'm just loving the changes that they are doing. Afterall, it's a Ontario Law that you have to be a Maple Leafs fan regardless of Ottawa, Hahaha. "Breaking the law! breaking the law!"
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Post by Trypod on Jun 25, 2008 11:46:01 GMT -5
Canucks picked up Wellwood on waivers.
Good for them, I guess. He should add some offence to their line-up at least.
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Post by ratedr13 on Jun 25, 2008 12:43:51 GMT -5
yeah but the leafs could of traded him to the canucks for something. a 5th round draft pick is better than nothing.
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Post by Lk™ on Jun 25, 2008 13:41:41 GMT -5
Wellwood is a pretty decent signing for Vancouver, if he stays healthy. Now, hopefully they can acquire guys like Demitra, Malone or Hossa.
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jun 25, 2008 14:18:29 GMT -5
ottawa trades enforcer mcgrattan to pheonix for a 5th round pick in 2009
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 25, 2008 18:33:42 GMT -5
I think Coyotes will be a dominating force in 09'.
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Post by Trypod on Jun 25, 2008 20:57:47 GMT -5
There's no doubt Phoenix could be a surprise. They held on pretty good down the stretch. All they really need is a solid defensive pickup in free agency and they're a pretty decent looking team up and down.
I can't stop thinking about the Leafs' moves. I never thought I'd be excited to see my team lose for the entire season. The roster is young and the moves that are being made are sending the team in the right direction.
At the same time, I'm a little worried about the Wild. Demitra's gone, Rolston will probably be gone.. Gaborik probably won't be happy for long. It just seems like it's too late for them to make a big push. They had their chances in the last couple of years with solid teams but kinda blew it in the first round. I'll stay positive, but I think some changes could happen pretty soon. The whole, "let's play as tight as a 12-year old" doesn't seem to matter much when they can't even score a couple of goals per game.
Ah, I'm just excited all around. Always enjoy the drama of the offseason.
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Post by NCWA on Jun 25, 2008 21:22:57 GMT -5
I'm hoping Toronto cleans up and goes with a bunch of role players and one or two top guys. That's the way to do it. I'm not sure about Sundin heading to Detroit. I doubt he wants to take a one year contract, and there's no way he gets 7 mil or whatever. He can go to NY where they can overpay for him. He's awesome, but the Wings do not need him. He'd be nice to have, but really, it'd be better to replace Stuart on D and maybe beef up that second line with some younger legs, then maybe replace Drake with a Peca or someone like that. I'm not a GM, I don't know. Where will Hossa land? That's what I'm wondering. And looky looky, is that Pittsburgh having problems with the Cap now? And oh yeah, Olli Jokinen was the best ing bargain I've seen in the last year. Phoenix made out like a bandit with him. Ill be watching Olli and Doan tearing it up this year I think.
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jun 26, 2008 10:14:23 GMT -5
the wild are expected to lose Fedoruk, Voros and Rolston to free agency
Kelly Buchberger is edmontons assistant coach
sharks sign Roenick, Pavelski and Boucher
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Post by scotti1183 on Jun 26, 2008 10:25:55 GMT -5
Tsn reports Straka is goin back to the czech and leavin the NHL...I hope to god sather dont screw up and signs avery
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jun 26, 2008 10:28:31 GMT -5
Avery isn't coming back...Sather hasn't budged from his $2.75 million offer since January. He'll undoubtedly get more than that on the market. He's purposely low-balling him to show Rangers fans he tried to sign him, knowing fully well he'd never return for that contract.
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Post by scotti1183 on Jun 26, 2008 10:32:04 GMT -5
Now they are sayin rangers are granted permission to talk to sundin....all i have to say is WHY?
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jun 26, 2008 12:04:45 GMT -5
Flames waive Warrener, Nilson and Eriksson
i hope we pick up warrener. he was great when he played with us
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Post by nightmare on Jun 26, 2008 17:06:18 GMT -5
Now they are sayin rangers are granted permission to talk to sundin....all i have to say is WHY? Because they need 3 first line caliber centers with no wingers, and no defensemen.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jun 26, 2008 17:08:13 GMT -5
Now they are sayin rangers are granted permission to talk to sundin....all i have to say is WHY? Because they need 3 first line caliber centers with no wingers, and no defensemen. Supposedly, they would shift Drury to a wing, which I'm personally not a fan of at all. I think most of it is just speculation, though. Sundin wants to play for the Rangers and his agent is trying to get them involved in the bidding for him. Like you said, we have much bigger needs than adding another center.
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