Taro T Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 If Risto will sign for 5.5 I think we should def do it. I am not sold he will be a true #1 elite defender but I think he has the potential. I think this year we are seeing the disadvantage of playing him 30mins night and also giving him a subpar partner (compared to his skills). Next year though, I want stability from him. If he'll sign for $5.5, lock him up for 8 years. Considering there's only about 10 "true #1 elite defenders" can't be too upset if he doesn't join that elite group. Give him a real #2/3 to be paired w/ & drop him to 24-25 minutes per game & he'll be worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Welcome back Liger! Was going to put this in the politics thread, but it's just too good to bury there. There is a conspiracy theorist who believes that Rand Paul is actually Wayne Gretzky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfnEBkE5cFg Wow.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 If he'll sign for $5.5, lock him up for 8 years. Considering there's only about 10 "true #1 elite defenders" can't be too upset if he doesn't join that elite group. Give him a real #2/3 to be paired w/ & drop him to 24-25 minutes per game & he'll be worth every penny. Will it be a max term deal,you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Andy Bathgate has died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Will it be a max term deal,you think? Don't know. But if he'd be willing to sign that, TM should jump on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie ARI claims Sekac. Jiri Sekac to the Yotes. He was once considered a hot prospect with Montreal but fell off quickly. David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod Capitals place Brooks Laich on waivers Max Talbot also on waivers Edited February 27, 2016 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Laich is the victim of the Caps success. Good soldier who couldn't hang on long enough for the team's best shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ehrhoff assigned to the Blackhawks AHL squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Wow. Has he really fallen so far? I haven't seen many Kings games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Wow. Has he really fallen so far? I haven't seen many Kings games. The Kings waived him earlier in February and when he wasn't claimed he was sent to the minors. Seems like he is probably just insurance for the Hawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Are the Sharks flying under the radar? They're within striking distance in the Pacific despite a down year compared to most of their recent regular seasons, but their roster has some tweaks this year. They changed out a Niemi-Stalock tandem for Jones-Reimer. This will be interesting because Jones has been very good but both are untested in the playoffs. They added Paul Martin and Joel Ward, two players with plenty of playoff experience. Could they make a run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Are the Sharks flying under the radar? They're within striking distance in the Pacific despite a down year compared to most of their recent regular seasons, but their roster has some tweaks this year. They changed out a Niemi-Stalock tandem for Jones-Reimer. This will be interesting because Jones has been very good but both are untested in the playoffs. They added Paul Martin and Joel Ward, two players with plenty of playoff experience. Could they make a run? I've been burned more then once thinking this was their year, but I couldn't argue your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tondas Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Wow. Has he really fallen so far? I haven't seen many Kings games. Maybe he was never as good as we thought he was. Or if he was, the concussion thing coupled with age has depleated his skills faster than normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I gotta admit, the band playing right into the introductions of the teams was pretty good. They'll never have a Super Bowl but the NHL is figuring it out. They must be starting to design the jerseys for these outdoor games, because this it the best looking one yet....and I hate red jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 This is great. The goalies look like they can't see anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Is Buffalo's outdoor game the only one in the US that they didn't have to use fake snow on the field? Edited February 28, 2016 by SwampD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 This game is silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 This game is silly.Hockey in general, or specifically the Avs/Wings game? Cuz I think it's been pretty good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hockey in general, or specifically the Avs/Wings game? Cuz I think it's been pretty good so far. This specific game. Really loosey goosey. It's entertaining for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 This specific game. Really loosey goosey. It's entertaining for sure. I still can't get over how good it looks, though. They've come a long way since the scissor lifts of the first Winter Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I still can't get over how good it looks, though. They've come a long way since the scissor lifts of the first Winter Classic. Right? Imagine how good our next one will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 That was a strange sequence. The net just sitting off the pegs and the refs just letting play continue. Varlamov ends up putting his own net back like a friggin beer league game. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Varlamov gets caught on his knees and leaves the top corner of the net exposed to a no-look backhand. I'm surprised more players don't try that move to catch goalies sleeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 The wind is blowing the fake snow all over the place :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I hear there's another 4-6 inches of cotton forecast for tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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