NHL Free Agency Thread

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: SSP

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude
Dear Doug Wilson, I hate you. Unless you sign Hossa, I will probably cry.

Hossa is a RFA. Start crying. :laugh:

Maybe he mean his brother

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[meltdown75]

Oilers signed Markkanen, that rocks. I think he's going to be really good.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
Oilers signed Markkanen, that rocks. I think he's going to be really good.

sounds like he's Finnished.

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: meltdown75
Oilers signed Markkanen, that rocks. I think he's going to be really good.

sounds like he's Finnished.

:shocked:

2 minutes for obstruction of humour.

 

[daclayman]

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269
WOO NASHVILLE PREDS

I'm only happy because this is the first time our ultra small market team has ever even considered, much less actually signed, an elite level player.

..and Detroit resigned Chelios. November 21st is already marked on my calender.
I hope there are a couple of Preds that'll defend that little prick.

 

[TreyRandom]

Originally posted by: daclayman

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269
WOO NASHVILLE PREDS

I'm only happy because this is the first time our ultra small market team has ever even considered, much less actually signed, an elite level player.

..and Detroit resigned Chelios. November 21st is already marked on my calender.
I hope there are a couple of Preds that'll defend that little prick.

Not a problem, now that the Preds have Darcy Hordichuk instead of Jim McKenzie. Tootoo, if he's not sent down to Milwaukee, will probably lend a hand... or two.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: meltdown75
Oilers signed Markkanen, that rocks. I think he's going to be really good.

sounds like he's Finnished.

:shocked:

2 minutes for obstruction of humour.

that's just wrong...


it's spelled humor. :laugh:

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: meltdown75
Oilers signed Markkanen, that rocks. I think he's going to be really good.

sounds like he's Finnished.

:shocked:

2 minutes for obstruction of humour.

that's just wrong...


it's spelled humor. :laugh:

quite the colourful wit you have at your disposal today.

 

[frodrick]

ziggy to pens

sigh. looks like another year of mediocrity in la.

 

[trinketsummoner]

Lets go Pens

 

[cherrytwist]

Selanne is reportedly close to signing with the Blues.

 

[rh71]

definitely going to be watching a lot of Pens games this year.

 

[brikis98]

Originally posted by: rh71
definitely going to be watching a lot of Pens games this year.

you and everybody else... man that team is racking in the talent... although its worrisome that it's all forwards (or offensive defensemen), they'll have no D yet again.

 

[desk]

Originally posted by: brikis98

Originally posted by: rh71
definitely going to be watching a lot of Pens games this year.

you and everybody else... man that team is racking in the talent... although its worrisome that it's all forwards (or offensive defensemen), they'll have no D yet again.

they got gonchar, he will help the d.

 

[brikis98]

Originally posted by: desk

Originally posted by: brikis98

Originally posted by: rh71
definitely going to be watching a lot of Pens games this year.

you and everybody else... man that team is racking in the talent... although its worrisome that it's all forwards (or offensive defensemen), they'll have no D yet again.

they got gonchar, he will help the d.

he's very offensive minded. his definsive abilities are average. they need a real D presence, like a Pronger, Foote or a Stevens.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: desk

they got gonchar, he will help the d.

*blink* *blink*

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

*breathe*

BWUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

:laugh:

 

[meltdown75]

who else is going to have a tough time deciding whether to pick veterans, or young studs this year?! something tells me there are going to be a lot of the proverbial dark horses in terms of point production. goal scoring is going to be sky high due to the shootouts... ie: obviously each team is going to have players earmarked for shootouts. i could see someone having 20+ shootout goals this season without a problem. are they going to count them the same as regulation goals in terms of player point totals? stats could be through the roof on that alone.

if you're a poolie like me, you're licking your chops!!

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: TreyRandom

Originally posted by: daclayman

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269
WOO NASHVILLE PREDS

I'm only happy because this is the first time our ultra small market team has ever even considered, much less actually signed, an elite level player.

..and Detroit resigned Chelios. November 21st is already marked on my calender.
I hope there are a couple of Preds that'll defend that little prick.

Not a problem, now that the Preds have Darcy Hordichuk instead of Jim McKenzie. Tootoo, if he's not sent down to Milwaukee, will probably lend a hand... or two.

We're definately focusing most of the attention on defense. I'm pretty excited about the upcoming season simply because our team has always been full of young talent and cheap veterans. I can't wait to see them perform in the presence of superstars who can only make them play even better.

Oh, I guess the other positive about the upcoming season is that there is actually an upcoming season.

 

[Aquaman]

59 days to go.

I can't wait for the hockey news annual

Let the hockey pools begin

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[Insane3D]

Gretzky has decided to coach!

:Q

 

[TreyRandom]

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269

Originally posted by: TreyRandom

Originally posted by: daclayman

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269
WOO NASHVILLE PREDS

I'm only happy because this is the first time our ultra small market team has ever even considered, much less actually signed, an elite level player.

..and Detroit resigned Chelios. November 21st is already marked on my calender.
I hope there are a couple of Preds that'll defend that little prick.

Not a problem, now that the Preds have Darcy Hordichuk instead of Jim McKenzie. Tootoo, if he's not sent down to Milwaukee, will probably lend a hand... or two.

We're definately focusing most of the attention on defense. I'm pretty excited about the upcoming season simply because our team has always been full of young talent and cheap veterans. I can't wait to see them perform in the presence of superstars who can only make them play even better.

Oh, I guess the other positive about the upcoming season is that there is actually an upcoming season.

Amen, bro. Shoot me a PM next time you're going to a game.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: brikis98

Originally posted by: desk

Originally posted by: brikis98

Originally posted by: rh71
definitely going to be watching a lot of Pens games this year.

you and everybody else... man that team is racking in the talent... although its worrisome that it's all forwards (or offensive defensemen), they'll have no D yet again.

they got gonchar, he will help the d.

he's very offensive minded. his definsive abilities are average. they need a real D presence, like a Pronger, Foote or a Stevens.

Indeed Gonchar is all offense. The years where his +/- wasn't -20, he played with stay-at-home D-men just so he wouldn't be a real liability. The Pens do have Ric Jackman and Orpik who are stars on the rise as well as the underrated Tarnstrom. They've had a headstart on the rebuild years (as evidenced by the kids) and I'm jealous as can be now that all the pieces are together.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
i could see someone having 20+ shootout goals this season without a problem. are they going to count them the same as regulation goals in terms of player point totals?

good question.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: meltdown75
i could see someone having 20+ shootout goals this season without a problem. are they going to count them the same as regulation goals in terms of player point totals?

good question.

Shootout goals won't count towards a player's point total. I can't provide a link or anything as this is just something I heard on a talk radio show.

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: meltdown75
i could see someone having 20+ shootout goals this season without a problem. are they going to count them the same as regulation goals in terms of player point totals?

good question.

Shootout goals won't count towards a player's point total. I can't provide a link or anything as this is just something I heard on a talk radio show.

so there could presumably be a situation in which a player could have all his goals in shootouts. let's say he has 10 or 15 shootout goals and zero in regulation (unlikely but possible). it would suck to be that guy, because his stats won't recognize his worth or contributions.

this is going to be a fun season i hope