Steveweiser
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 13, 2013 18:00:53 GMT -5
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Post by Jazzman on Jan 13, 2013 19:01:46 GMT -5
Just got done with my fantasy hockey draft... felt real good to be able to get back into it. The season can't start soon enough.
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triplethreatmark
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Post by triplethreatmark on Jan 14, 2013 1:32:08 GMT -5
Just got done with my fantasy hockey draft... felt real good to be able to get back into it. The season can't start soon enough. Would you like to be apart of another one? If so, PM me for more details. Also, I've been away from my computer all day today, but Gomez not coming back and his contract getting bought out next year must feel like Christmas morning for Habs fans everywhere.
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Unocal 76
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Post by Unocal 76 on Jan 14, 2013 1:37:43 GMT -5
When did Scott Gomez jump the shark?
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darthalexander
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Post by darthalexander on Jan 14, 2013 8:06:55 GMT -5
Also, I've been away from my computer all day today, but Gomez not coming back and his contract getting bought out next year must feel like Christmas morning for Habs fans everywhere. You have no idea. This was one of the worst trades we ever made (Patrick Roy might be the worst). He wasn't properly looked at by either Gainey or Gauthier. Sather must have bust a gut laughing when he made that trade. And to think we lost McDonagh in that trade. I don't know when Gomez jumped the shark but in games he really looked like he didn't give a crap what was happening. You'd always see him laughing it up and joking around. I don't think I've ever seen a player being such a goofball in my life.
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Jan 14, 2013 8:16:25 GMT -5
Also, I've been away from my computer all day today, but Gomez not coming back and his contract getting bought out next year must feel like Christmas morning for Habs fans everywhere. You have no idea. This was one of the worst trades we ever made (Patrick Roy might be the worst). He wasn't properly looked at by either Gainey or Gauthier. Sather must have bust a gut laughing when he made that trade. And to think we lost McDonagh in that trade. I don't know when Gomez jumped the shark but in games he really looked like he didn't give a crap what was happening. You'd always see him laughing it up and joking around. I don't think I've ever seen a player being such a goofball in my life. This isn't over yet. You just know that the PA will file a grievance over this and likely with the Rangers as well if they handle Wade Redden in the same manner. The issue is that Gomez has neither health nor personal issues and that a suspension, then, would compromise the good faith in which the contract was signed.
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darthalexander
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Post by darthalexander on Jan 14, 2013 8:29:34 GMT -5
I really thought they'd at least give him yet another shot before doing something like this.
There are rumors that he has a persistent groin injury problem so I don't know if that has a part in this at all. I do know they did this because they cannot buy him out if he's injured this season so it is a safety measure on their part.
I guess they wanted to free up a roster spot in case Galchenyuk worked right away. Eller is due to move up as well.
A funny thing is, some threads are now saying we've done this to tank on purpose (Habs fans saying this). These are some of the same people who bitched about Gomez left and right. Considering the way he played most of the time, it makes no difference if he's there or not.
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Steveweiser
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 14, 2013 8:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 12:23:07 GMT -5
Obligatory Blue Jackets hate:
How many games will they win this season? My over-under is 8.
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Post by darthalexander on Jan 14, 2013 14:23:02 GMT -5
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 14, 2013 14:43:53 GMT -5
Lubomir Visnovsky to miss camp By Katie Strang | ESPNNewYork.com
NEW YORK -- Veteran defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky will not be reporting to Islanders training camp Monday for "personal reasons," his agent told ESPNNewYork.com.
His agent, Neil Sheehy, said he did not know whether Visnovsky will remain with the KHL's Slovan Bratislava, where he played during the lockout.
Visnovsky issued a statement through Sheehy last week expressing his desire to remain in Europe. The Islanders can suspend Visnovsky for failing to report.
The KHL and NHL have an agreement that all players with NHL contracts are obligated to return to the NHL once the lockout is lifted.
Visnovsky's case might be the first legitimate test of the sincerity of the agreement.
"The KHL has repeatedly said that they will not permit him to play, so I guess we will have to see what happens," deputy commissioner Bill Daly said when reached via email.
According to International Ice Hockey Federation spokesperson Szymon Szemberg, the IIHF has not yet received an official letter of complaint from the NHL on the situation.
Should the league appeal to the IIHF, international hockey's governing body, that probably would be the next step.
The IIHF's involvement would likely only come should the NHL and KHL fail to resolve the situation on their own.
"Please keep in mind that even before IIHF regulations come into play, the NHL and the KHL have an independent memorandum of agreement drawn up specifically to avoid cases where each other contracts are not respected," Szemberg said when reached via email. "Bill Daly has repeatedly stated that he expects the KHL to respect their side of the agreement."
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 14, 2013 14:48:36 GMT -5
Isles claim Finley By Katie Strang | ESPNNewYork.com
In wake of the Lubomir Visnovsky debacle, which is growing more nebulous by the day, the Islanders have claimed defenseman Joe Finley off waivers from Buffalo, a source confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com
The hulking 25-year-old Finley (6-8, 247) provides the team another depth defenseman for training camp in the absence of Visnovsky, who remains in the KHL despite his contractual obligation with the Isles.
Finley, a former first-round pick by the Washington Capitals in 2005, had one goal, 4 assists and 81 PIM in 36 games with the AHL's Rochester Americans this season.
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Post by MiLB Fan on Jan 14, 2013 14:48:46 GMT -5
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Post by armbar on Jan 14, 2013 15:11:14 GMT -5
Finnish NHL commentator just tweeted this picture, it's the schedule of what games I am going to watch this weekend.
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Steveweiser
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 14, 2013 15:46:12 GMT -5
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Jan 14, 2013 17:45:20 GMT -5
Don Meehan says that there has been no progress made on contract talks today between the Habs and his client PK Subban.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 19:22:00 GMT -5
Excellent pick up. A real good 5/6 pairing guy who can hit hard and can block shots. Plus he's a local Edmonton boy. This completes 3 defensive defenseman entering the season and 3 offensive defenseman for the Oilers this season.
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Post by Spider2024 on Jan 14, 2013 19:42:31 GMT -5
inb4TNA
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Post by BRV on Jan 14, 2013 19:49:53 GMT -5
inb4TNA The Coyotes would kill for that kind of attendance.
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Post by doel on Jan 14, 2013 19:59:47 GMT -5
For those over on this side of the pond. Premiersports are promoting that if you join before Saturday you can get Premier Sports for £9.99 for the first two months (that's one payment) and there will be no connection fee. Just type NHL into the promo code part of the subscription part of the website or dial 0871 663 9000 and when quote the word "NHL". I just got of the phone to them and ordered it. Quite a cool deal especially if your like me and you were planning on buying Premier Sports anyway for Rugby League as well as NHL Coverage. So i'm set .
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