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All-purpose hockey thread...

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by hockeybeat, Nov 2, 2005.

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How do you like the new NHL, compared to what the sport used to be?

  1. I love it!

    39 vote(s)
    38.6%

  2. I hate it!

    4 vote(s)
    4.0%

  3. I could not care less!

    11 vote(s)
    10.9%

  4. They're playing hockey? When did this happen?

    10 vote(s)
    9.9%

  5. I don't like hockey, but I love the fights.

    2 vote(s)
    2.0%

  6. Is Wayne Gretzky still playing?

    1 vote(s)
    1.0%

  7. Is Sidney Crosby a girl?

    5 vote(s)
    5.0%

  8. I like what I've seen so far but I'm not sure if I love it yet

    29 vote(s)
    28.7%
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  1. Beef03

    Beef03 Active Member

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    I think they'll need to give up more than Giggy to get him though, especially is Esche is rumoured to be going back the other way. I really do not think Giguere is that big an upgrade over Esche.
     
    Beef03, Sep 8, 2006
    #2977
  2. hockeybeat

    hockeybeat Guest

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    I would presume that the Ducks would throw in a draft pick and a highly touted minor leaguer in the deal.

    It's all dependent on Clarke. Can he keep his tongue in its sheath? Or will he pop off and say something ridiculously stupid and inflammatory? Plus, if you trade Gagne, he's got to go somewhere where he can't hurt the Flyers twice a year.
     
    hockeybeat, Sep 8, 2006
    #2978
  3. Beef03

    Beef03 Active Member

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    I hate that excuse, a lot of people use it, especially in this day and age. So are you telling me that they would be scared to go up against Gagne? At the very least they should know how to better defend him than any other team. Every team has players you have to watchout out for, it's much better that you know them inside and out. Besides with free agency they are just as likely to bolt for a rival who's willing to ante up anyways. Of course he will be extra motivated when it comes to playing his old team but they will have to play him eventually anyways, as well that novelty will only last so long.
     
    Beef03, Sep 8, 2006
    #2979
  4. friend of the friendless

    friend of the friendless Active Member

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    Sirs, Madames,

    Bobby Ryan as the prospect ... Clarke wants him bad.

    YHS, etc
     
    friend of the friendless, Sep 8, 2006
    #2980
  5. Claws for Concern

    Claws for Concern Active Member

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    The Buffalo Sabres re-signed goaltender Ryan Miller to a three-year deal today.
     
    Claws for Concern, Sep 8, 2006
    #2981
  6. hockeybeat

    hockeybeat Guest

    hockeybeat, Sep 9, 2006
    #2982
  7. Beef03

    Beef03 Active Member

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    If his groin stays healthy. What the hell is it with Atlanta goalies and wonky groins? Started with Damien Rhodes and seems to have run through just about every goalie they have ever brought in.
     
    Beef03, Sep 9, 2006
    #2983
  8. hockeybeat

    hockeybeat Guest

    hockeybeat, Sep 11, 2006
    #2984
  9. hockeybeat

    hockeybeat Guest

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    Bobby Clarke just realized his team had no shot to win without his star forward. Simon Gagne signed a five year deal worth $26.25 million. http://www.cbc.ca/story/sports/national/2006/09/11/nhl-flyers-gagne.html

    It's going to be interesting to see if Clarke runs Gagne off, a la Eric Lindros.
     
    hockeybeat, Sep 12, 2006
    #2985
  10. Vic Mackey

    Vic Mackey Member

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    That is actually a great contract for Philly. Very cap-friendly for such a good player.

    And, both Clarke & Hitchcock love the kid. There's nothing selfish about him.
     
    Vic Mackey, Sep 12, 2006
    #2986
  11. Claws for Concern

    Claws for Concern Active Member

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    Gagne with a spoon!
     
    Claws for Concern, Sep 12, 2006
    #2987
  12. Double J

    Double J Active Member

    Re: All-purpose hockey (NHL and Olympics) thread...

    Grody to the max.
     
    Double J, Sep 12, 2006
    #2988
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