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  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that last minute talks are on-going between the Senators and Matt Cullen and Andy Sutton
  • No progress in the Penguins-Hamhuis talks.
  • Mike Van Ryn will not play the 2010-11 season as he is rehabbing his knee. He didn't play last season either. He will be a UFA tomorrow. Remember, the Leafs originally acquired Van Ryn for Bryan McCabe
  • The Canucks Prospect Camp roster should be released today of tomorrow, tweets Kristen Reid.
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    Tweeted by Vicki Hall, the Flames beat writer at the Calgary Herald @VickiHallFlames

    Regarding Dawes: word is the Flames are shedding cap space to make way for a major trade or free-agent pickup.

    I’ve seen other Tweeters all atwitter putting two and two together and claiming Kovy is Calgary bound!

    My hopes exceed my expectations
    -WeepingTile

    by ThomasPratt on Jun 30, 2010 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

    I don’t understand that rumour though. They already have Iggy with no one to pass to him. Kovy will be the same. They should be trying to get Savard!

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Absolutely they should.

    Bean, this is getting scary. You posted while I was in the process of writing my comment below.

    Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.

    by Jevant on Jun 30, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Obviously

    They are trying to make room for Kovy AND Savard.

    Either that or Wellwood could be making his debut as a top line pivot…

    "Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"

    by Semi_Colon on Jun 30, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Wellwood > than Langkow.

    A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be

    by Smoboy41 on Jun 30, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Aretn’t the reasons you lay out precisely the reason it’s not too hard to see Sutter making this move? It’s not like he’s a whiz at either icing a team or managing his cap.

    My hopes exceed my expectations
    -WeepingTile

    by ThomasPratt on Jun 30, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

    As a Canucks fan, I certainly hope the Flames are planning on tying up 8m+ in Kovy.

    Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.

    by Jevant on Jun 30, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Oh god

    It would placate the fans, but it would not be good for the team cap situ and overall health of the Flames. They should do what PrairieStew suggested, blow it up, draft, get really fucking good.

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Pretty sure they’re clearing space to re-sign Ian White, the only good player they got out of that Phaneuf deal. There’s ZERO chance the Flames will get Kovie. But if they do I’ll just point and laugh at the team that ties up $15+ million to their top line that doesn’t have a centre yet.

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    by Canuckk on Jun 30, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

    would jizz my pants if sutter gave him big money.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

    You know, how come no one ever rosterbates about Andy Sutton?

    Scouting Report
    Assets
    Has excellent size, which he uses effectively to shut down scoring forwards. Owns a hard shot from the point. Moves relatively well for a huge man.
    Flaws
    Is somewhat injury-prone. Still struggles at times with his lateral mobility. Lacks consistency in the defensive zone.
    Career Potential
    Towering, physical defenseman.
    Awards1997WCHA – Second All-Star Team

    Sure he’s 35, but he dished out some big hits for Ottawa last season. He’s frickin 6’6" too!

    by blaurg on Jun 30, 2010 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

    We have our own large Andy already.

    And he’s going to be much improved this year.

    Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.

    by Jevant on Jun 30, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Crosses fingers, ribs rabbits’ foot, starts searching for four leaf clover.

    A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be

    by Smoboy41 on Jun 30, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

     TSNBobMcKenzie

    Confirmed: Michael Leighton’s new deal in PHI is for $1.5M and $1.6M on a two year deal.

    Interesting

    by andrew21nz on Jun 30, 2010 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

    So

    Why are they still looking for Nabby then too? Going to tie up over $7MM in goalies?!?

    "Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"

    by Semi_Colon on Jun 30, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

    There are still doubts about Leighton being a #1, which explains the price. If Leighton thought he was a legit starter, he’d have asked for a lot more than that.

    by Thursday on Jun 30, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Still seems a LOT to spend on a goaltending duo.

    "Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"

    by Semi_Colon on Jun 30, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

    They have three goalies right now. Odds are they’re going to tandem, though heavily weighted to Nabokov (if they get him).

    by Thursday on Jun 30, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I believe talks with Nabby and Turco fizzled and died

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

    They do seem to be having problems with those RFAs, aren’t they? Wonder why the big resistance?

    by Thursday on Jun 30, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

    UFAs. The difference is there’s no incentive for those players to sign before July 1!

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

    precisely! Why commit for less now when the big bucks await tomorrow?

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

    that’s why I’m laughing at the Flyers and Pens trying to sign Hamhuis early. Foolish

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

    The one thing I can see out of this is that these teams get a chance to actually talk to the player and state their case early. In the event that the player really hadn’t considered those teams before, that in theory could help them come July 1 because they’ll now stand out more.

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Yeah, but for Pitts to give up a 3rd round pick for it? A little steep,

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

    dude, they shoulda hired you as a consultant. what’s a third-rounder worth, a couple hundred thou? you coulda had a cut of that.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Are you sure it’s a third round straight-up? Or if they don’t sign Hammy, do they get future considerations or something?

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Flyers got a third rounder, not conditional

    New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan

    by ToddtheFox on Jul 1, 2010 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Can’t imagine they’d want Leighton and Boucher and Nabokov.

    Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.

    by Jevant on Jun 30, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Have they still got Boucher?

    by andrew21nz on Jun 30, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

    yup, but I could see them sending him to the AHL.

    "The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

    by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

    just listened to team1040 interview with victor oreskovich

    smart kid, speaks well, has some high expectations. he said that he thinks he can be a 3rd line guy this season and that he’d like to get 10 goals and 10-15 fights this year. would be great if he could do that, and it would make gillis look like a genius.

    i like him already.

    by bitterguy on Jun 30, 2010 1:03 PM PDT reply actions  

    If Oreskovich is able to play on the 3rd line this year, the deal looks terrific.

    I like the fact he’s making goals, but they are reasonable goals he can hope to achieve.

    Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.

    by Jevant on Jun 30, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I agree

    Setting realistic goals is in my mind a great ability to have. It shows you know what your strengths/limits are and probably means you have a plan in mind to improve.

    I’d like to know what his goal for hits is though!

    "Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"

    by Semi_Colon on Jun 30, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

    He’ll need more than nine minutes a game to do that though. Looks like all the Panthers used him for was as a shift-disturber on the fourth: no special teams play, not much offence. He could well turn into our own Cam Neely, but I’ll take baby steps for now. I’d have him pencilled in for the fourth for now, with maybe some big-body play for power play face-offs in opposing zones.

    But let’s see if he makes the team, first.

    by Thursday on Jun 30, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Yeah but he was rookie, too… His career track prior to the NHL was more in line for 3rd line material. But you’re right, he hasn’t shown 3rd line at this level yet.

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

    We certainly have a glut of options available for the bottom 6 forwards. Now, for some quality.

    Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.

    by Jevant on Jun 30, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Hmm...

    Brett Carson is going onto the open market. Lots of potential in a young guy, there.

    by Thursday on Jun 30, 2010 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

    Not a bad option for depth D…

    Poutine & Meatballs

    by cyxj on Jun 30, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

    whoa….RHS, solid-if-unspectacular underlying numbers, big+young…

    i’m pretty much sold already, and i first heard of the guy about 2 minutes ago.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

    any idea why he’s hitting the open market?

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

    No idea, but I’m thinking a phone call or two could be made! Who do we know over at Canes Country?

    by Thursday on Jul 1, 2010 1:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

    From @mattsekeres

    Cs Kyle Wellwood and Ryan Johnson to become UFAs tomorrow. No talks going on with Canucks.
    Canucks also intend to cut ties with D Willie Mitchell, also bound for free agency tomorrow.

    My hopes exceed my expectations
    -WeepingTile

    by ThomasPratt on Jun 30, 2010 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

    Sad on that second quote :(

    I wish him luck if it is indeed true!

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Neither are terribly surprising. Hope Mitchell lands somewhere hospitable.

    'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.

    by Yankee Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I’m still hoping he just retires, for his own sake.

    Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.

    by Jevant on Jun 30, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I’m hearing the Caps are interested.

    "The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

    by Karina on Jun 30, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

    that’d be awesome. Green+Mitchell would be a hilariously odd-couple duo. assuming willie’s got something resembling a working brain, he’ll be a great pickup for someone.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Sadface

    I wanted Mitch and Johnny to come back.

    Clarkson is gone now.

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

    You say boom boom and I assumed u meant Bieksa.

    The artist formerly known as GAHHHHH!
    "You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
    "I'm not a water dwelling mammal, where did you get that preposterous hypothesis, did steve tell you that?" FotC

    by Twitchy2010 on Jun 30, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Me too

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Hah we can blame the Fox for that I guess.

    The artist formerly known as GAHHHHH!
    "You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
    "I'm not a water dwelling mammal, where did you get that preposterous hypothesis, did steve tell you that?" FotC

    by Twitchy2010 on Jun 30, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

    #
    From what I’m hearing, Bieksa may have to retire
    by Jason Botchford at 2:19 PM

    The artist formerly known as GAHHHHH!
    "You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
    "I'm not a water dwelling mammal, where did you get that preposterous hypothesis, did steve tell you that?" FotC

    by Twitchy2010 on Jun 30, 2010 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

    pretty sure he was kidding tho…

    The artist formerly known as GAHHHHH!
    "You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
    "I'm not a water dwelling mammal, where did you get that preposterous hypothesis, did steve tell you that?" FotC

    by Twitchy2010 on Jun 30, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Goddamnit

    got my hopes up

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

    he'll retire

    after he cuts his leg on a skate this year

    by SteveNux on Jun 30, 2010 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

    Rangers fans

    want Demo.

    God help them if he signs there,

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

    I heard Demetra bought a East Village loft…

    My hopes exceed my expectations
    -WeepingTile

    by ThomasPratt on Jun 30, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

    an East Village loft

    between grammar errors and last week’s purported math error, Beantown Canuck is going to start sending me clips form old Electric Company and Picture Pages epsiodes

    My hopes exceed my expectations
    -WeepingTile

    by ThomasPratt on Jun 30, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I commented at BlueShirt Banter:

    Are you guys suckers for punishment? I never wanted Demitra in Vancouver to begin with and then he went out and proved why over his 2 year tenure. He’s soft. He’s streaky. He’s not there when you need him most.
    He wants to play with Gabby? So what? Trust me, you can do a hell of a lot better.
    Excuse my bluntness, but the Rangers should cease being a graveyard for old washed up players to go and die.

    I don’t think that will go over well. But I stand by what I said.

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Hey, if he rekindles that magic he had with Gabby at the Olympics, he’d be well worth his likely-low asking price. He was flat-out terrible here but playing with Gabby on a cheap deal, he might be worthwhile in the Big Apple.

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    by Canuckk on Jun 30, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

    That is only IF either of them don’t pull their groins and miss another 20 or so games each.

    by Laharl on Jun 30, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

    True. But they’re already stuck with Gabby’s Groin so why not add Pavol’s Pelvis too? Especially since it’ll come cheap.

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    by Canuckk on Jun 30, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Demo like playing with Gabby

     Probably have to take a pay cut. But since he likes playing with Gabby and they did well when they were together with the Wild. It wouldn’t surprise me if he went to the Rangers. Plus they are both Slovakian and we all know Demo plays better with other Slovaks.
    Demo+Gabby=forever um…yeah.

    by k_snowdrop on Jun 30, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

    haha. Man, also include that Sather is a stupid GM. He’d probably sucker for that Demo fool!

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Demitra rekindling his magic? That is an oxymoron of sorts isn’t it?

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

    honestly, depending on his asking price, i think he could be solid value on a one-year deal. of course, slats’ll give him 5 years or soemthing.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

    It’s too bad we didn’t deal him to the Rangers for a defenseman…say Staal.

    by marcness52 on Jun 30, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

    still roster-bating? XD

    by Vancouverguy on Jun 30, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

    until trade deadline 2011, shiiiicha.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

    that’s awesome. Hockey is the one North American sport that is easiest for the armchairs GMs.

    Basketball has that ridiculous salary cap, and all it’s rules. Baseball has too many prospects that no one can keep track of. Soccer is also great for armchair GM-ing, but I’m guessing I’m one of the few here that actually follows club soccer passionately. (Vancitydan, Section are the two others who can always relate since we live/die for the same team.)

    by Vancouverguy on Jun 30, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

    you can do fucking anything in soccer if you make yourself Real Madrid’s chairman. filling out, like, Stoke’s roster is like trying to get off to Kane lifting the cup.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

    and Real STILL can’t win…. how much of a failure is THAT?

    by Vancouverguy on Jun 30, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Are they crazy?

    Of course, FTR just said they should trade Staal for Jokinen today…

    Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.

    by Jevant on Jun 30, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Maybe they’ll trade staal for hordichuk? If anyone could make that happen it’s glen sather…

    The artist formerly known as GAHHHHH!
    "You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
    "I'm not a water dwelling mammal, where did you get that preposterous hypothesis, did steve tell you that?" FotC

    by Twitchy2010 on Jun 30, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

    he’s a fool, but not that much of one!

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

    how about Bieksa then…. pretty please?

    by Vancouverguy on Jun 30, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

    heh

    check out the line from Florida’s last game, specifically around 9:23 in the third.

    http://www.nhl.com/ice/boxscore.htm?id=2009021229

    'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.

    by Yankee Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

    His Hockeyfights record is officially 1-1 for the NHL.

    by Thursday on Jun 30, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Ah.

    I though you were talking about Oystershuck. I notice he’s the one who served the extra four for Ballard. Maybe that’s why he’s coming with…?

    by Thursday on Jul 1, 2010 1:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Real_ESPNLeBrun

    Leafs get Versteeg and the rights to winger Bill Sweatt in exchange for forwards Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico and Philippe Paradis

    My hopes exceed my expectations
    -WeepingTile

    by ThomasPratt on Jun 30, 2010 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

    Wonderful! Well if they dump Huet to the AHL, I think they may have done enough shedding now… though we’ll see what hapens with Ladd, Hjamarlsson and Niemi and possible offer sheets.

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Holy shit

    Its a fucking firesale in Chicago. Now all they have to do is give us Ladd and Seabrook and all will be perfect in the world.

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Paradis’ third team since being drafted last year, right?

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Getting passed around

    like Lindsay Lohan in Chinese opium den.

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

    So currently, the Hawks are:

    -Sopel
    -Johnsson (not that he played)
    -Buff
    -Sopel
    -Eager
    -Fraser
    -Madden
    -Versteeg

    Probably -Huet to go, and then depending on what happens with Niemi, Ladd and Hjarm, that might be enough damage. Crawford becomes the backup, and pluggers fill the 5/6/7 spot on D and 4 bottom forward spots.

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

    we've lost two

    key components to last season. With that said, I still like my chances against the Canucks, unless your GM plugs up your defense in the coming day or two. Then again, I think the Kings will be dynamite next year.

    I also really like my chances against any squad come 2013.

    by aeroplane on Jul 1, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

    well

    that’s that. With Ladd out of town, the Hawks have effectively taken themselves out of serious contention. Sure, they could still make it to the SC, but it’ll be extremely difficult to get there.

    What they have done is set themselves up for 2012 and beyond.

    by aeroplane on Jul 1, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

    The Flames and Ducks swap 2013 picks? Either they’re hoping for the end of the world in 2012 or both teams know they’re going to suck for 2 years then have a good season.

    by marcness52 on Jun 30, 2010 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

    sorry, that is incorrect. Picks are not involved. I was going by The Fourth Period’s tweet earlier

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Hey Chuckles! Starting to sweat yet? The LEafs are going to make the playoffs buddy!

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

    yeah, that’s a dece trade for’em.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

    it’s enough to take the “chuckles” out of “chuckles canuckles”

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    I’m confident in their ability to blow it.

    by marcness52 on Jun 30, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

    well done sir

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jul 1, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Never

    It will be a cold day in hell before I start sweating about the Leafs making the dance!

    "But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
    "One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down
    C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

    by Chuckles Canuckles on Jul 1, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

    heh, i like it sean, although i think it’s a bummer he’s not a slow-footed Dman—then we could say “more like ‘luillaume Gotundressed’!” and all feel clever.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

    That is very clever and YOU get the credit for it! haha

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I’m talking to a lot of Tweeters right now. A few Pens fans and Canucks fans. You know what I think? I think Hamhuis is getting over-hyped. I think Volchenkov and even martin are better than he is. One thing that always put things into perspective for me: In Nashville, Ryan Suter and Shea Weber took over Hamhuis’ spot as time went on. What does that say?

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

    It says the Preds do a hell of a job drafting D.

    My hopes exceed my expectations
    -WeepingTile

    by ThomasPratt on Jun 30, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

    What does that say?

    that suter and weber are silver- and gold-(respectively)-medal winning olympians?

    I’m not convinced Martin and Volchenkov are a whole lot better than Dan. I think the Hamhuis hype in BC is mostly due to the fact that he’s a plausible signing—local dude, less of a name brand than the other two (Martin and Volchenkov were both Olympians too) and therefore presumably cheaper, solid all-round dman…plus wasn’t there scuttlebutt that Commander Bags tried to trade for him? sorta just makes sense to us armchair GM types.

    by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Well, first of all, Suter and Weber are just that damn good. Hamhuis is a solid 3rd D, and if he gets the 5M contract he wants, I personally think he’s overpaid. Out of all three, I’d love if we got Martin instead of Hamhuis/Volchenkov. Martin’s stock is the lowest, (owing to getting injured in a contract year), and probably has the most puck-moving ability out of all three. Martin was probably Devil’s top defenseman, and has none of the hype, (and thus, hopefully, less of a pay hit.)

    I go for more value, thanks :D

    Toronto did a hell of a job getting Versteeg. Burke loves those guys, and Versteeg will definitely respond with the increased responsibility/playing time. No wonder you’re gloating, Sean.

    by Vancouverguy on Jun 30, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

    From gillis’ interview on the team that was posted earlier today, I get the feeling he’s not gonna do any blockbusters (or at least he wants to give that impression). Which probably means no hamhuis, no volchenkov and no marc staal (was he ever really an option?). It could mean martin, or it could mean someone completely out of left field. Or maybe i’m completely out to lunch and he’s just playing a game so nobody thinks he’s going after one of the big guns.

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    by Twitchy2010 on Jun 30, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

    quite possible twitchy but we\ll see

    by Sean Zandberg on Jul 1, 2010 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

    He was kinda who i was thinking, yup.

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    by Twitchy2010 on Jul 1, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

    what? the leafs got Versteeg??

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    by missy on Jun 30, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

    Wilson and Burke will expect Steeger to be a Top 6 talent which he very well could end up being but who knows.

    I think the Spezza’s boat sailed as it’s Midnight on the east coast he won’t be going anywhere tomorrow, Flames I expect will make a splash maybe Riberio or maybe just maybe Brad Richards but I’m not holding my breath on that one.

    Good luck tomorrow getting Hamhuis or Volchenkov it’s going to be weird not seeing Willie Mitchell in the Blue and Green next season, He’ll fit good on a young up and coming team on the back end.

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    by CofRed on Jun 30, 2010 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

    Out of all three, I’d love if we got Martin instead

    From what I have seen of Martin I completely agree.

    CofRed: I say Versteeg emerges in TO. I don’t think the Sens will move Spezza and his monstrous salary either

    by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

    Spezza

    He was due a big lump sum as of the first, and no one wanted to pick it up. The Sens decided anyone who wanted him should pay that bonus, depressing his value further. Now that they’ve paid up, they’ll take a big PR hit if they move him.

    Bonus deals that aren’t team-oriented are stupid deals in my book.

    by Thursday on Jul 1, 2010 2:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Nice get for the Leafs, they needed some legit scoring outside of Kessel and Bozak.

    Poutine & Meatballs

    by cyxj on Jun 30, 2010 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

    Also, another player the Canucks don’t have to worry about.

    He was one of the effective Hawks thorns in their sides.

    Poutine & Meatballs

    by cyxj on Jun 30, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

    If I’m the Boston Bruins, I dislike this trade. Which, by the way, is another reason I can’t see them trading Savard to the Leafs this year… they want the Leafs to have another tanked season, ’cause they still have that leftover Kessel booty 1st pick!

    by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I knew that Savard trade rumour was BS from the beginning. That’s like us trading Hank to the Flames or Oilers.

    Poutine & Meatballs

    by cyxj on Jul 1, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Headlines of the Future...?
    “Oh shit Luongo really got Latendressed that time!”

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    by Thursday on Jul 1, 2010 1:46 AM PDT reply actions  

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