Moog-Type-S

I thought he hated the West Coast travel....so much for that.

herbalist

Well at least we won't have to hear about this anymore.

herbalist

Here's a Sundin quote Leaf fans will remember from the spring.

Hypocrite?

Moog-Type-S

^^

dom

I hate to wish anything negative on the Canucks because they don't deserve it, but I hope he tears his groin on his first shift.

I would have never expected Vancouver. I guess he is all about the $$$ because no offense Canuck fans, they don't stand a chance of coming out of the West, especially with Luongo's groin on the fritz. Those injuries last the season.

Lost a lot of respect for Mats through this entire process.

And I hope someone reminds him of that statement Herbalist posted.

dom

Does the contract have a no-trade clause

herbalist

I agree on all points.

When I heard Vancouver, I thought to myself "Vancouver, really?" If its all about winning like he says, I don't get it.

wstevens

goddamnit they finally give Briere the IR label right after I drop him

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

have been pondering garon but, well his record isn't any better IMO.

Evader

I'm game man!! so tell me what are you gonna name my team? lol

herbalist

^Kind of a late response. Its already Friday.

But I'm not one to retract a bet so, sure its on. I haven't thought of what to name you if I win. I'll try to make it as embarrassing as possible.

dom

Great B's-Leafs game last night. Love to see the Leafs lose but I also love to see them fight back and make a game of it. Bodes well for the future.

Jonesi

^ werd.. Some of the scores lately have been insane.. Teams are really putting up numbers this year.

Rounder

Fleury's back,

Jonesi

He played well last night.. Kept them in the game in the first period..

Rounder

It's friggin atlanta, LOL.

I'm disappointed in Pavelec, though. He's supposed to be the next good goalie and he looks horrible this season.

TSXforme

Too funny about you wishing anything negative on the Canucks. As a long time Canuck fan we've endured nothing but bad luck, disappointment, and mediocrite. Although you mention the $$$, there is actually rumours circulating that he took less money to leave the Canucks with 3 million or so wiggle room. Canucks by all means are not yet lumped in with San Jose or Detroit, but now we have two legitimate scoring lines and a very solid defensive core. Whenever Luongo comes back, there are many reasons for Canuck fans to be cautiously optimistic.

Jonesi

Lost me on this one..

Jonesi

Malkin talking about Crosby..

Sidney Crosby is following right behind you. Why is this player hated by a lot of fans?

"Maybe because of his behavior? But I think that Crosby is the best player. And those who are in the spotlight are always not liked."





More on interview here:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puc...urn=nhl,129660

dom

I could replace Canuck fan with Leaf fan and the sentence still holds true. Probably more true actually.

Ya, I'm also hearing the deal is 5 mill pro-rated, not the 10 he was initially offered. If that's the case, good for him. Apparently you guys are still 7 mill under the cap so that leaves plenty of room for a trade or FA signing or two.

But I still hope he pulls his groin, sorry. He set the team he apparently loved back a few years because he couldn't make up his mind.

Jonesi

Refusing to be traded at the end of last year is ghey..

Moog-Type-S

Midgets never die...they just get smaller.

dom

Fixed.

But after hearing some idiots of Toronto on the radio this morning, he'll be welcomed back with open arms.

Jonesi

2/10

dom

Something had to be lost in translation.

Jonesi

When taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture over the years I'd have to agree..

Jonesi

How else do you get ratings and page hits?

Jonesi

Wish he would of asked questions about Ovechicken and that now heated rivalry.

dom

Bigger picture = Young players and draft picks that would have played for the Leafs into the foreseeable future.

Two trips to the semi finals does not make a bigger picture.

:ibbutSundinneverhadanyonetoplaywith:

Great players make their teammates better, Sundin never did that.

Fuck him.
<--- Bitter

wstevens

"rivalry"

Look, Crosby is great; he's the type of player that comes along only once every 8-10 years or so (ehhhh...ok maybe every 5-6 years). He can definitely do a lot of cute things on the ice (when he's not diving).

But Ovechkin is a one-time-only player. Ovechkin's artistry does more to advance mankind than all other activities performed by living organisms combined. In fact calling what Ovechkin does "playing hockey" is insulting. Crosby "plays hockey". Malkin "plays hockey". Paul Kariya (the Sidney Crosby of the mid-90s) "plays hockey". Every time Ovechkin takes the ice, we're watching a transcendent being slip from the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.

Rounder

Malkin > Crosby > Ovechkin

dom

Get off the meds.

dom

I suspect Malkin wouldn't be the point producer he is without Crosby on his team. But I can't say the same about Crosby.

Just my opinion.

Rounder

They are all different players.

Crosby - best set up man. Makes people around him better. Dances around people like Gretzky did.

Malkin - best all around player, goes through people. Hybrid passing/shooting/defense.

Ovechkin - best one-on-one player, tries to do everything himself. Best shooter.

Rounder

Look what malkin did when Crosby was hurt last year. Took over the league and almost won the scoring title.

dom

The fact we're even having this discussion tells me how fawkin lucky you Penguins fans are while the Greatest franchise in the history of Sports is rotting away.

you all.

dom

Good point. But I still believe that Crosby > Malkin.

Rounder

You guys have... um.... Tlusty and Kulemin!

dom

Tlusty's on the farm.

Jonesi

I was talking about the rivalry between Ovy and Malkin. Not Ovy and Crosby.


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