NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

I was talking to a buddy today, and he said that his brother believes the Devils are rebuilding around youth; that the new Devils dynasty will be built around the new arena, Parise and Zajac.

 

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

As little as possible, if history has taught us anything.

 

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

So I've noticed. That's kind of why I put that on a tee and got away as you mashed that one 300 yards down the fairway.

Thing is, Bates can do some damage. He had a hat trick in one game in Raleigh, and IIRC, he once scored 90 seconds into a game with Philly, after which the Hurricanes out-Phillyed Philly in a way that had to drive Bobby Clarke up the wall. When Keith Primeau was slammed into the boards, it brought up a roar that was only duplicated during the runs to the Cup championship series in '02 and the Cup itself in '06.

 

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

After 2 1/2 days, Dallas, New Jersey, Ottawa and Phoenix are the only four teams without any player transactions (as in coming to their teams).

 

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

Wrong. Devils just signed Zubrus.

 

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Glad I'm wrong on the Devils. I just saw the story on it. Zubrus is a good start, but if they have the young guns slated to carry the torch, I hope they have some new defensemen in mind to help the vet Brodeur out a bit.

 

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

Well, this could get interesting ... maybe:

“On Sunday, July 1, 2007, Kevin Lowe, Oilers general manager, and Mr. Mike Gillis, certified agent for Michael Nylander, negotiated and agreed to a multiyear NHL Standard Players Contract, starting in 2007-08. Mr. Gillis confirmed same to the Oilers in writing,” the Oilers statement said.

 

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

I'm shocked that Souray hasn't been signed.

 

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Bates is the kinda guy the Leafs need a few more of.

Didn't miss a game last year. I know it's a trite phrase but he really is a lunch bucket kinda guy. Goes out, plays his 12 or so minutes and gives it 110% on every shift. (Yeah, yeah, I know, 110%)

Too many fucking passengers on the Leafs. Bates ain't one of 'em.

 

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

A two-testicle tumour with Amonte then? Go Penguins.

 

Re: 2007 NHL awards, draft and off-season running thread

Amonte has been a bad guy in Calgary?