Hannan is a big loss... especially to a Conference competitor. I would have loved to have seen him in an Oilers jersey...Quote:
Originally Posted by Nabby
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Hannan is a big loss... especially to a Conference competitor. I would have loved to have seen him in an Oilers jersey...Quote:
Originally Posted by Nabby
who wouldn't you wanna see in an oilers jersey (besides roenick of course) :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Spank_Me_Hard
LOL! The list is long... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by JDC
While we're at it, thanks again for Jason Smith.:D
Instant favorite with fans of the orange and black. He's a warrior.
Ouch. Talk about rubbing it in. I'm extremely happy we picked up Rivet :D. He was one hell of an asset during the playoffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by r'aggro
I'm also very curious what the Flyers do this season. They went out and got some talent this off season. Briere anyone?
NHL 08 is easily the best hockey game I have ever played...
LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by r'aggro
No worries... I'm perfectly happy (at this point) having Pitkanen for him and Lupul. A good trade for both teams I think.
I loved Smith. Was a blood and guts player who did the dirty work. Never questioned his heart. But Edmonton desperately needed offensive defencemen... that was their major glaring weakness last season. And as much as I liked Smith... he is 32... and Edmonton has Staois who is the same type of player.
Lupul may have good "potential"... but I don't think near as much as Pitkanen has. Both players are still very young and probably have nowhere to go but up as they learn and develop physically.
I'm sure that Philly fans will be happy with both players...
Well, a dman of Pits' calibre is more rare and valuable than a scoring winger for sure. He just needs to grow up some more.
As for Briere, it goes without saying that he'll rack up the points. he's a very slick forward with plenty of moves, and a super-star goal scorer named Simon Gagne to pass to.
That said, he'd better watch his step with the embellishing and flopping around after contact. Flyers fans are a surly bunch, and will really let him have it if he goes and tarnishes the Broad St. reputation for toughness.
That's right biz-atches!
Edmonton's perfect season is on! 1-0... LOL!
Saw two rookies in the lineup at forward, followed by another three 2nd year players at forward. Their farm system is starting to step up...
Sam Gagner (former NHLer Dave Gagner's son), Robert Nilsson (son of former NHLer Kent Nilsson... the player that Gretzky said was the most physically talented player that he ever saw), Marc-Antoine Pouliot, Andrew Cogliano, and some guy that I never heard of before... Kyle Brodziak (drafted in the 7th round in 2003... so he must have REALLY impressed in training camp).
One or two of these players will develop into stars... remember the names.
After years of being a farm system in the old system, and having had to trade guys like Pronger and Smyth last season... there are some rewards being reaped now.
Cogliano and Gagner each had an assist tonight.
I don't know that I smell cup yet... but the future is certainly bright!
Damnit :o
Sharks started off good, then basically let the Oilers control the rest of the first and second periods.
I was really impressed with Torry Mitchell, playing in his first NHL game. He had a couple good scoring chances and played a good all around game.
Did you see that goal by Thornton, my goodness. Talk about perfect shot.
I didn't see the game. I just had 30 second updates via ESPN.com. There was less than a minute left and it looked like the Oilers had it in the bag. I was shocked to see that SJ scored with like 11 seconds left.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDC
DANG!
(didn't want the Sharks to get any points out of the deal)
I'll have to catch the highlights.
How did Roenick do? :p
meh, he was pretty quiet. It seemed like special teams were on the ice most of the time.
Sounds like EDM is starting Garon against the Flyboys tomorrow. It's going to be cool to see Smith and Pits on their new teams.
Lupul looked pretty good in our win vs Calgary yesterday, not as one-dimensional as I heard he would be. I lol'ed, it took Briere all of 3 minutes to score his first as a Flyer--and on Kipprusoff no less.
Oh sweet Jesus...Quote:
Originally Posted by r'aggro
Look's like a W for the Flyers then... LOL! Maybe not that bad... Garon is a decent backup.
And after Rolosson saw more rubber last night than a Nevada Ho, maybe he needs a night off. And any loss by Calgary is great in my books...
I dunno, Philly has developed a rep for making backup goalies look like All-stars sometimes. We'll see, Garon ain't bad.
Speaking of not bad, JR has TWO GOALS tonight against Vancouver! All the Sharks dudes @ HFBoards are eating some crow and praising his name right now.:D
LOL!
W-T-F?!?
Did they bounce off his thick head?