Lanny Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 McGratton to Anaheim for a conditional pick.
X. Benedict Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 You mean there are coaches in the NHL who can coach offensive talent that's brought to his team? I've come to believe that what Kovalev does in any game is entirely independent of any coaching at all. The guy has always had all world talent, but he shows it remarkable less than the time he spends out of position.
LGR4GM Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 Didnt Bernier get put on waivers? I thought i read that... hmmm
SabresFan526 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 I'm watching TradeCentre on TSN. When did Clarke MacArthur become a superstar? He's a decent player on a horrible team and therefore it makes him a superstar? Really? Don't get me wrong, I like MacArthur, but seriously, is he the next coming of Gretzky? That's how they cover him on TSN. Ridiculous. This must have been what it was like for Dominic Moore, too. Mediocre player putting up points on a lousy team, therefore must be a great player. Wow, they are starved for talent in Toronto.
shrader Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 Could you imagine the worst case scenario for the NHL and the Pens? Crosby has to end his career because after a concussion he can no longer play the game. That would be insane and a huge blow to the sport. And just in the short term, they've potentially lost Crosby and Malkin for the season this year. Has any team ever lost two players of that caliber during the season? I'm watching TradeCentre on TSN. When did Clarke MacArthur become a superstar? He's a decent player on a horrible team and therefore it makes him a superstar? Really? Don't get me wrong, I like MacArthur, but seriously, is he the next coming of Gretzky? That's how they cover him on TSN. Ridiculous. This must have been what it was like for Dominic Moore, too. Mediocre player putting up points on a lousy team, therefore must be a great player. Wow, they are starved for talent in Toronto. Trade Centre loaded for you? This is driving me crazy.
SabresFan526 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 And just in the short term, they've potentially lost Crosby and Malkin for the season this year. Has any team ever lost two players of that caliber during the season? Trade Centre loaded for you? This is driving me crazy. I'm in Canada on business, so I'm actually watching the TSN channel. I have a couple of conference calls before I have to meet with a customer, so I'm watching TSN right now. Wow, it's amazing how they talk about MacArthur.
Calvin Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 Twitter rumor is that Richardson will be forced to waive his NMC only for the Rags
X. Benedict Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 I'm watching TradeCentre on TSN. When did Clarke MacArthur become a superstar? He's a decent player on a horrible team and therefore it makes him a superstar? Really? Don't get me wrong, I like MacArthur, but seriously, is he the next coming of Gretzky? That's how they cover him on TSN. Ridiculous. This must have been what it was like for Dominic Moore, too. Mediocre player putting up points on a lousy team, therefore must be a great player. Wow, they are starved for talent in Toronto. Mac is a good player that is getting first line minutes. I don't think he has much more potential than what you are seeing this season. The conundrum is how much to pay him.
Taro T Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 I'm in Canada on business, so I'm actually watching the TSN channel. I have a couple of conference calls before I have to meet with a customer, so I'm watching TSN right now. Wow, it's amazing how they talk about MacArthur. It's also being shown on NHL network. So I'm watching on the set top box hooked to my computer. Mac is a good player that is getting first line minutes. I don't think he has much more potential than what you are seeing this season. The conundrum is how much to pay him. I'd agree. And the TSN guys were all saying that Mac should re-sign in TO because he probably won't get used the same way anywhere else. Talk about a backhanded complement (for both the Loafs and Mac).
X. Benedict Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 It's also being shown on NHL network. So I'm watching on the set top box hooked to my computer. I'd agree. And the TSN guys were all saying that Mac should re-sign in TO because he probably won't get used the same way anywhere else. Talk about a backhanded complement (for both the Loafs and Mac). The funny thing is, he's never been a great backchecker, but he's still one of the better backchecking Leafs. Which is also a backhanded compliment. :D
nobody Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 the impression here on this board is that Ruff ruined him after that first game :unsure: I believe Bernier got injured in like his 2nd game with the Sabres (tweaked a groin perhaps?)
Bmwolf21 Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 No claims in on Conklin? That seems surprising to me. Unless he's hurt or they are planning on exposing him to re-entry waivers where teams can get a shot at half the cost.
Lanny Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 No claims in on Conklin? That seems surprising to me. Unless he's hurt or they are planning on exposing him to re-entry waivers where teams can get a shot at half the cost. Avoiding the Conklin Curse. NYR might be interested, Marty Biron broke his collarbone today in practice.
X. Benedict Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Avoiding the Conklin Curse. NYR might be interested, Marty Biron broke his collarbone today in practice. Conklin already cleared.
X. Benedict Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Curious to see how much Niemi gets paid. 4 year extension. Maybe this is right 4x4? http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6170332&campaign=rss&source=NHLHeadlines
spndnchz Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Posted March 1, 2011 Curious to see how much Niemi gets paid. 4 year extension. Maybe this is right 4x4? http://sports.espn.g...ce=NHLHeadlines It's 3.2, 4, 4, 4. 3.8 cap hit. Interesting, I know Chicago was in cap trouble in the offseason, but Niemi was arby'd 2.75 million and they turned it down.
X. Benedict Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Re-entry I don't think he was assigned. Not yet, anyway.
shrader Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 It's 3.2, 4, 4, 4. 3.8 cap hit. Interesting, I know Chicago was in cap trouble in the offseason, but Niemi was arby'd 2.75 million and they turned it down. They really backed themselves into a corner with that cap situation. Personally, I think they already had a better and cheaper goalie in Crawford, so walking away from Niemi was pretty easy. They would have won it with him last year too, they just went with the older guy. I really wonder why they didn't give Crawford his shot right off the bat this year though.
biodork Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Avoiding the Conklin Curse. NYR might be interested, Marty Biron broke his collarbone today in practice. Ouch - how did that happen?
spndnchz Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Posted March 1, 2011 Ouch - how did that happen? Slapshot during practice. Yeah OUCH!
Two or less Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 You guys will never believe this. Trevor Gillies returns today from a 9 game suspension (from that brutal hit in that Isles/Pens game) and then does this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlufZLVE85Y&feature=player_embedded
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 Stupid. In some fairness it was a split second response to his own guy getting hit from behind.....but toss the gloves and beat him senseless....don't be a dip#### On a side note...Clutterbuck is an awesome name. If I ever get a hound dog, I'm gonna name him Clutterbuck.
Two or less Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 Very interesting read. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/concussions/probert-suffered-from-degenerative-brain-disease-scientists-find/article1927734/ Probert suffered from degenerative brain disease, scientists find Six months before he died of a heart attack at age 45, former National Hockey League enforcer Bob Probert was flipping television channels when he stumbled upon a documentary about scientists analyzing the brains of dead professional football players. Their findings so intrigued the former NHL tough guy that, when the researchers lamented how few hockey players had volunteered to help them understand the aftermath of multiple hits to the head, he vowed to do his part.
deluca67 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 Stupid. In some fairness it was a split second response to his own guy getting hit from behind.....but toss the gloves and beat him senseless....don't be a dip#### On a side note...Clutterbuck is an awesome name. If I ever get a hound dog, I'm gonna name him Clutterbuck. The first hit seemed worse than the second. I think Clutterbuck was selling it a little bit. On a hockey note, Kovi with a goal and assist to lift the hottest team in hockey to another win.
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