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Post by nightmare on Jun 26, 2008 17:30:32 GMT -5
Drury is one of the best defensive forwards in hockey, it would be stupid to move him to wing.
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Post by Trypod on Jun 27, 2008 10:00:49 GMT -5
I've heard of a 'Roberts to Toronto' rumour and I would be fine with the idea of Roberts back with the Leafs. Sure, they're getting younger and rebuilding, but they could use some one with his experience.
Though I imagine with him coming back for yet another (and probably last) year, he'll want to sign with a contender to give it one more try. If Drake retires, then maybe there's a role that Roberts could fill there on the Wings?
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Post by KMIS™ on Jun 27, 2008 11:09:01 GMT -5
I've heard of a 'Roberts to Toronto' rumour and I would be fine with the idea of Roberts back with the Leafs. Sure, they're getting younger and rebuilding, but they could use some one with his experience. Though I imagine with him coming back for yet another (and probably last) year, he'll want to sign with a contender to give it one more try. If Drake retires, then maybe there's a role that Roberts could fill there on the Wings? I don't think many people want him here in Detroit after last year's finals. (Punch to Franzen's noggin, Datsyuk roughing him up, etc). Besides, we have enough veterans. The kids are finally starting to take over the team (and spots on the team), no need to add more.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 12:34:06 GMT -5
I've heard of a 'Roberts to Toronto' rumour and I would be fine with the idea of Roberts back with the Leafs. Sure, they're getting younger and rebuilding, but they could use some one with his experience. Though I imagine with him coming back for yet another (and probably last) year, he'll want to sign with a contender to give it one more try. If Drake retires, then maybe there's a role that Roberts could fill there on the Wings? I don't think many people want him here in Detroit after last year's finals. (Punch to Franzen's noggin, Datsyuk roughing him up, etc). Besides, we have enough veterans. The kids are finally starting to take over the team (and spots on the team), no need to add more. Well I think the players are over it but I know us fans wouldnt be. I dont want Roberts on the Wings. Let him go to Toronto. Bertuzzi has been put on waivers by Anaheim. Neidermayer is set to return
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 28, 2008 13:06:51 GMT -5
I can imagine Roberts coming back to Toronto, or even signing with Ottawa/Montreal.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2008 13:25:36 GMT -5
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 28, 2008 13:28:35 GMT -5
Well, there's still a chance! Haha. Malone in Tampa Bay? Sounds like a perfect fit.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2008 17:19:34 GMT -5
I know. Tampa Bay keeps looking better and better
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Post by Flyrfn144 on Jun 28, 2008 17:37:28 GMT -5
That could be a blow to the Penguins.
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Post by Trypod on Jun 28, 2008 18:22:52 GMT -5
That could be a blow to the Penguins. They don't want to re-sign there anyway.
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Post by Flyrfn144 on Jun 28, 2008 19:33:43 GMT -5
That could be a blow to the Penguins. They don't want to re-sign there anyway. True, but they are still good players.
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Post by duan on Jun 28, 2008 22:01:36 GMT -5
what about a move for Dubinsky to wing? Have him play with Drury, so if we do sign Sundin, he could go with Jags.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 29, 2008 1:35:07 GMT -5
The Pens won't re-sign Malone and Roberts. That's why Malone said not to bother trading any draft picks for his right, because he'll be testing the market on July 1st. Yet Tampa Bay went ahead and made the deal for it.
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Post by James Hardy on Jun 29, 2008 10:38:50 GMT -5
The Pens won't re-sign Malone and Roberts. That's why Malone said not to bother trading any draft picks for his right, because he'll be testing the market on July 1st. Yet Tampa Bay went ahead and made the deal for it. I'm glad we got something for him anyway... I official hope Ryan Malone fades into mediocrity for leaving Pittsburgh.
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jun 29, 2008 13:15:25 GMT -5
hmm i was lookin at gary roberts stats, and found out he had 282 PIMs in his 2nd season. this got me wonderin, what the hell do u gotta do to get that many penatly minutes
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Post by Trypod on Jun 29, 2008 20:11:16 GMT -5
Well, Tampa Bay's locked up Malone for seven years on a contract worth $31.5 mil.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 29, 2008 21:52:30 GMT -5
Well, Tampa Bay's locked up Malone for seven years on a contract worth $31.5 mil. Comes out to 4.5 mil per year... Ain't so bad, Tampa Bay is looking to be dominating once again with the Draft Pick of Stamkos and now, Malone. But they're missing that one piece, though. The Goaltending. Mike Smith could pull it off but I think Tampa Bay will have to find somebody else though.
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jun 29, 2008 22:08:02 GMT -5
the first 2 years, malone will get between 7-8 mil
they should sign emery..?
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 29, 2008 22:14:33 GMT -5
Emery is a bust.
I think Tampa might go after Theodore though, def. not sure.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2008 23:12:15 GMT -5
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