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Old 09-28-2013 | 09:05 PM
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Rangers open here 10/3. Shame I'll be in L.A.
Old 09-30-2013 | 09:25 AM
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We'll show you, we have the poor mans Quick and he's ready to roll dammit! Zatkofftw
Old 09-30-2013 | 09:25 AM
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Rangers open here 10/3. Shame I'll be in L.A.
I'll be out of town for the second home opener in a row
Old 09-30-2013 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by black label
The guy with Quick on his team can talk trash, the guy with the Flower will be wishing his team could have had TT by the Olympic break.
meh....Timmy's mouth....err...twitter is gonna get him in trouble by December, he will melt down...either that or the Panthers will have enough of his sideshow.

....or maybe he got "sane" during his one season off where he found himself.
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Old 09-30-2013 | 01:22 PM
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Isn't it official already that the Rags are mathematically out of the playoffs already?

...considering their epic preseason.


...and just hand the Leafs The Cup already.
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Old 09-30-2013 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Isn't it official already that the Rags are mathematically out of the playoffs already?

...considering their epic preseason.


...and just hand the Leafs The Cup already.
The Stanley Cup finals are going to be Thomas' Florida Panthers vs Captain Andrew Ference's Edmonton Oilers
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Old 09-30-2013 | 01:31 PM
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@ Ference being named Captain.
Old 09-30-2013 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
@ Ference being named Captain.
Old 09-30-2013 | 07:01 PM
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Red Wings target Canadian fans in southern Ontario

10% of Wings season ticket holders are now from Canada...
http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/sports/spo...tory/1.1873302



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Old 09-30-2013 | 07:16 PM
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FYI

Hybrid Icing Approved By NHLPA
Old 09-30-2013 | 07:17 PM
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Hybrid Icing can go right along with hybrid discipline action by Shannananananban.

Old 09-30-2013 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
It would appear Andy's upset with moogs comments.
Old 10-01-2013 | 10:58 AM
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Can someone explain to me how Kessel is worth 8 million a year? What has he accomplished that puts him in that price range?

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=6...d=nhl:topheads
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Old 10-01-2013 | 11:11 AM
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Old 10-01-2013 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by black label
Can someone explain to me how Kessel is worth 8 million a year? What has he accomplished that puts him in that price range?

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=6...d=nhl:topheads
They needed a number as big as his head
Old 10-01-2013 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by black label
Can someone explain to me how Kessel is worth 8 million a year? What has he accomplished that puts him in that price range?

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=6...d=nhl:topheads


Holy crap. Are the Leaves crazy?


He's definitely a good scorer, but not @ $8M!
Old 10-01-2013 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha


Holy crap. Are the Leaves crazy?
Old 10-01-2013 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha


Holy crap. Are the Leaves crazy?


He's definitely a good scorer, but not @ $8M!
I understand he's a valuable part of the Leafs but when you look at the other 8 million dollar players, they all have some type of award on their resume whether it was a Stanley Cup, a Hart, or a Rocket Richard.

Kessel has the resume of being a great scorer on a crappy team but never the best scorer in the league nor a player who lead his team to the promised land.
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Old 10-01-2013 | 01:14 PM
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Or maybe they were just worried about the money he could make being a designated hitter on an American league team. He's got the skills for it.
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Old 10-01-2013 | 01:53 PM
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Well, that seals the deal!

Clearly $8 mil.... sorry.....$8 million... .....ok...seriously now...$8 million for Phil is worth it, and will bring the Leafs The Cup.

Old 10-01-2013 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by black label
I understand he's a valuable part of the Leafs but when you look at the other 8 million dollar players, they all have some type of award on their resume whether it was a Stanley Cup, a Hart, or a Rocket Richard.

Kessel has the resume of being a great scorer on a crappy team but never the best scorer in the league nor a player who lead his team to the promised land.
agreed

Originally Posted by black label
Or maybe they were just worried about the money he could make being a designated hitter on an American league team. He's got the skills for it.
Old 10-01-2013 | 05:26 PM
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Let's get the season started!
Old 10-01-2013 | 05:57 PM
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Old 10-01-2013 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by black label
Can someone explain to me how Kessel is worth 8 million a year? What has he accomplished that puts him in that price range?

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=6...d=nhl:topheads
I guess they figured if they don't give him 8 mill a year, Pittsburgh or Philly will.

Once the cap goes back to 70-75 mill it's a non issue. What this means in the interim is bye bye Dion since he's due next year and the money simply isn't there.

Only 97 more wins until Lord Stanley comes home. 98-0 bitches.
Old 10-02-2013 | 08:33 AM
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Cya later Dion, all hail captain Phil!
Old 10-02-2013 | 09:49 AM
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alexei yashin was given a 10 year 87.5 mill contract. that worked out really well in the end. im sure phil will be fine.
Old 10-02-2013 | 10:46 AM
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headline just seen on Bloomberg TV.... "Chicago Blackhawks begin Stanley Cup run with 6-4 victory". Nice!
Old 10-02-2013 | 11:03 AM
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Only 81+ games to go
Old 10-02-2013 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Rounder
alexei yashin was given a 10 year 87.5 mill contract. that worked out really well in the end. im sure phil will be fine.
Dunno if I'd compare Yashin to Phil.
Old 10-02-2013 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
headline just seen on Bloomberg TV.... "Chicago Blackhawks begin Stanley Cup run with 6-4 victory". Nice!


Stanley cup run...? Wow, didn't know they were such big Hawks fans.




Entertaining game yesterday. The ceremony was top-notch on how they used the crowd, ice, and etc. Well-done.

And very happy to see B52 score a goal.
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Old 10-02-2013 | 11:08 AM
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Oilers: new coach, new season, same results.
Old 10-02-2013 | 12:29 PM
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Old 10-02-2013 | 12:31 PM
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lots of people are liking your sport these days.
Old 10-02-2013 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
lots of people are liking your sport these days.
Who are you talking to...?
Old 10-02-2013 | 12:36 PM
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people in this thread
Old 10-02-2013 | 12:40 PM
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^ Ah. Well, goes with the territory of winning. Most people love to flock to winners.


Still, had to laugh at some WGN interviews I saw where people refer to Toews as "Toes".
Old 10-02-2013 | 12:41 PM
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actually I was speaking about hockey in general
Old 10-02-2013 | 12:43 PM
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Old 10-02-2013 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
actually I was speaking about hockey in general
Where are you reading this? Or are you talking only about Chicago?


Cuz, otherwise, to your comment: NOPE. Only in certain cities. Other failed expansion cities can't give away tickets if they tried.
Old 10-02-2013 | 01:03 PM
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okay then.



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