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09-08-2010, 10:37 AM
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at Turco's mask....umm yea...That would look great if you signed with the Devils 
A far cry from Eddie the Eagle's mask.
09-08-2010, 10:48 AM
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09-08-2010, 10:52 AM
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^^ I just don't think it "fits" with the Blackhawks.
09-08-2010, 10:53 AM
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I think Turco was a great pick up by the Hawks. At worst he give you great regular season goal tending. Should have no problem winning the Presidents trophy.
But as Mr Pheonuf pointed out, the Cup is coming home in 2011, so it doesn't matter what anyone else does.
But as Mr Pheonuf pointed out, the Cup is coming home in 2011, so it doesn't matter what anyone else does.
09-08-2010, 11:27 AM
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^^ Never disagree with "sloppy seconds".
I'll phone the Kings and tell them to take out their golf clubs early....no point in playing this season.
I'll phone the Kings and tell them to take out their golf clubs early....no point in playing this season.
09-08-2010, 11:46 AM
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09-08-2010, 11:47 AM
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09-08-2010, 11:58 AM
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09-08-2010, 01:13 PM
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Speaking of masks, seriously...WTF is with Luongo's? I still don't get his mask art. I think it is hideous...probably the worst in the League.
09-08-2010, 01:16 PM
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"angry" Johnny Canuck
09-08-2010, 02:29 PM
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The Stars have been sold and are moving to Toronto
09-08-2010, 02:59 PM
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Toronto Maple Stars! 
09-08-2010, 03:04 PM
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Toronto Star Leafs!
09-08-2010, 03:20 PM
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Brad Richards had to get here somehow
09-08-2010, 03:21 PM
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Cliffs:
- Wilson's RFA offer to Hjalmarsson was unanticipated but foolish planning by Bowman et al.
- Bowman matches and effectively blows up their original budget for Niemi and Hjalmarsson.
- Only way Niemi can stay is if he's under $2M per year; the arbitration ruling of $2.75M sealed his fate.
- Turco allegedly had contacted the Hawks on his interest to play with them at the start of free agency.
- Hawks said to wait to see how the entire process played out.
- Fast-forward to end of arbitration ruling and Hawks decision to walk away from Niemi.
- Turco signs for a nice and neat $1.5M.
- Wilson's RFA offer to Hjalmarsson was unanticipated but foolish planning by Bowman et al.
- Bowman matches and effectively blows up their original budget for Niemi and Hjalmarsson.
- Only way Niemi can stay is if he's under $2M per year; the arbitration ruling of $2.75M sealed his fate.
- Turco allegedly had contacted the Hawks on his interest to play with them at the start of free agency.
- Hawks said to wait to see how the entire process played out.
- Fast-forward to end of arbitration ruling and Hawks decision to walk away from Niemi.
- Turco signs for a nice and neat $1.5M.
All of the above is exacty correct. I still wish the Blackhawks had signed Niemi....
Nice looking-he's the only guy I've seen that has home and away masks since Ed Belfour. I know Luongo does, but I think his are more for their alternate 3rd jersey.
09-08-2010, 03:27 PM
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^ Yeah, it's tough to see Nemo in a Sharks uniform.
But, on paper, Turco seems to be a good signing especially for the amount. As well, he's the best puck-handling goalie since Belfour. With a defense that is as quick as Chicago's, Turco will be a huge asset.
His playoff demons aside...we may have something. Then again, I doubt that's the biggest problem for the Hawks this year. It's the now new 3rd and 4th lines. We need those to gel.
But, on paper, Turco seems to be a good signing especially for the amount. As well, he's the best puck-handling goalie since Belfour. With a defense that is as quick as Chicago's, Turco will be a huge asset.
His playoff demons aside...we may have something. Then again, I doubt that's the biggest problem for the Hawks this year. It's the now new 3rd and 4th lines. We need those to gel.
09-08-2010, 03:47 PM
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Yummy, I sure hope you're right....I think Marty is old and past his prime. He's so acrobatic-he reminds me of Cujo.
I agree with the stick handling part as well. I'll be open to the Turco possibilities, but he'll have to prove to me he's worthy.
I agree with the stick handling part as well. I'll be open to the Turco possibilities, but he'll have to prove to me he's worthy.
09-08-2010, 03:54 PM
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Aside from The Rat on the 3rd line, who lines up there? And who anchors the 4th line...? Pisani, Bickell, Stalberg, Makarov, Skille...? Again, decent on paper, but how good are they in making up for Buff, Eager, Ladd (IMO the biggest loss), Fraser/Burish, and Madden...?
09-08-2010, 04:16 PM
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Yep...some of the kids are REALLY going to have to step up here this year. I'm telling you right now-missing Byfuglien is going to be a HUGE loss-I just know it. Madden is tough to replace. The Blackhawks need a "mucker in the corners" type player-Eager and Burish are gone...there is no one to dig in the trenches.
09-08-2010, 04:22 PM
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I vote for the merge name:
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09-08-2010, 05:17 PM
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09-08-2010, 05:28 PM
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Brayden Schenn injured his knee in Canada training session 
Maple Leaf conspiracy I tell ya!!!
MRI tomorrow....hope it's nothing
Maple Leaf conspiracy I tell ya!!!
MRI tomorrow....hope it's nothing
09-08-2010, 05:32 PM
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09-08-2010, 05:34 PM
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I won't lie. I'm picking up my first EA "NHL" game ever...Toews is on the box. 
09-08-2010, 05:34 PM
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First hockey video game I've owned since "Ice Hockey" on the NES. 
09-08-2010, 05:52 PM
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egads!!! What's next?!?! Statler picks up a real stick and some skates?!?!?
09-08-2010, 05:57 PM
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NHL, here I come! I think the Oilers and Leafs are willing to sign anyone...I'll be a shoo-in for 2nd line center on those teams.
Gotta be realistic. No way I'm punting out stars like...hey, who are those teams' #1 centers...?
09-08-2010, 07:03 PM
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Maybe I could be a backup goaltender!
09-08-2010, 10:05 PM
chips and smokes, lets go
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09-08-2010, 10:54 PM
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09-09-2010, 09:44 AM
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More proof, that he is the man 
09-09-2010, 09:57 AM
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Hawks sign Potulny...
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com...d-potulny.html
Not bad for the price and more depth.
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com...d-potulny.html
Not bad for the price and more depth.
09-09-2010, 10:17 AM
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Well, at least Chicago's only missing Sopes on defense...so, at least there is continuity there.
Aside from The Rat on the 3rd line, who lines up there? And who anchors the 4th line...? Pisani, Bickell, Stalberg, Makarov, Skille...? Again, decent on paper, but how good are they in making up for Buff, Eager, Ladd (IMO the biggest loss), Fraser/Burish, and Madden...?
Aside from The Rat on the 3rd line, who lines up there? And who anchors the 4th line...? Pisani, Bickell, Stalberg, Makarov, Skille...? Again, decent on paper, but how good are they in making up for Buff, Eager, Ladd (IMO the biggest loss), Fraser/Burish, and Madden...?
09-09-2010, 10:19 AM
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He's a wildcard...but, from all articles I read, he seems to be needing at least another year in the farm.
If he can get his act together...wow. Hawks would have another gem -- a nutcase who drives the opponents batty and who can also score.
If he can get his act together...wow. Hawks would have another gem -- a nutcase who drives the opponents batty and who can also score.