Seriously guys? You're blaming Kesler for looking out for himself considering how much Gillis and Co fucked our team post cup run? :drink: A) He did his job (which was scoring goals) and he did it beyond well. I judge a player's character by the effort he puts forth on the ice in good times as well ...

I've never found Calgary like that at all. It's a different vibe from Edmonton or Vancouver for sure. I've always found Albertans to be friendly and welcoming, there's all types. Having spent most of my life in Vancouver, there's no shortage of people there who fit your description above. Concur ...

Old school hockey player who just hired Kyle Dubas as assistant GM. That's the opposite of "Old School". Yes, one "could" look it that way. However, one "could" also look at it as being a "flavour du jour" type of thing as advanced metrics have been around for ages and it's not exactly ...

He was said to be the driving force behind wanting big changes and to trade a few on the core. Perhaps he is just pissed that he wasn't listened to. So they have unhappy executives, disgruntled players and a coach on his last legs. Makes for a long season. Things don't bode well for the Laughs. I ...

Brutal...

Assuming the pictures you've posted haven't been doctored, the Laughs should not count on Kessel doing anything useful March onwards.

Thanks Burkie!

I still take all of my listed d-men in a winner takes all game today ahead of PK. Never mind all the bullshit.... He's not even the best defenseman bro... I'd take Shea Weber, Doughty, Keith, Chara, Karlsson and probably Petrangelo over him. He is in there with Letang though. Top 10 d-man but not ...

I didn't really care about the Thornton quote one way or the other, and it did lead to a week's worth of jokes about it with hockey watching friends, so there's that. But to me it just seemed sort of lazy, journalistic-wise. Okay, so Thornton said it, and it tells us what? Botch is who he is; a ...

Mondi wrote:PC?

Penis jokes aren't PC or un-PC, they are just stupid. They appeal to 15-year-old boys.

Which kinda is Betamax's point.

We're all old farts on this board. Some older than others.

The NHL needs more younger fans to buy that high margin merchandise.

I take your point. Many would share your view. My only response is that I don't care if hockeys gets any bigger in the States. The events and personalities that drive popularity in the States are often despicable people these days. The game is great, and it is strong in Canada (and some places in ...

I'm in the camp of enjoying guys who cover sports, talk sports, and don't make it about themselves (i.e. Kurtblogg, Rob Fai). I don't really enjoy guys who stir the pot on purpose or just talk about their heyday of partying, pornography, and sprinkle in their take on sports. Damned if you do, and ...

Nashville signs Forwards Mike Ribeiro and Derek Roy to 1-year deals. Ribiero for $1.05M and Roy for $1M. Not a huge risk for the Predators. Ribeiro potted 47 points in Phoenix (Arizona) last year, and Roy 37 with St Louis. Ribeiro for 1.05M is GREAT value. Low risk for potentially high reward ...

I don't like this one bit and further confuses me on whether or not we're rebuilding or retooling or aiming for the last playoff spot to go out in round 1 and draft 18th overall. It's all good Mat, it's your constant state of confusion that endears you to so many. :) As per yer modus operandi, you ...

Strangelove wrote:

mathonwy wrote:

Hockey Widow wrote:
Now that you know the plan, whether you agree with the plan or not, try evaluating the moves.

Thanks Hdub.

This snarkiness side of you is kinda interesting.

... and timely.

Because some of us don't agree with the side that likes this trade?

Boo hoo. Deal with it.

Hockey Widow wrote:
Now that you know the plan, whether you agree with the plan or not, try evaluating the moves.

Thanks Hdub.

This snarkiness side of you is kinda interesting.

Well shit, now aren't we getting nit-picky. Ryan Miller was the best UFA goalie available, and the Canucks got him. There is almost near universal consensus that Eddie Lack was not ready to start 50+ games next season, and certainly nobody thinks Markstrom is capable of 30+. It's nice we have a vet ...