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

Huggy · Aug 15, 2007

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Sea Bass said:

Flash said:

Vanbiesbrouck gets his due ...

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=216183

Aaron Broten, Bobby Carpenter, John MacInnes and John Vanbiesbrouck will be enshrined into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame as the Class of 2007 it was announced today by USA Hockey.

The quartet will be formally inducted into the Hall at a dinner ceremony on Friday, Oct. 12, at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, N.D. The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game, pitting defending national champion Michigan State University against host University of North Dakota, will be played at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Saturday, Oct. 13.

''The members of the Class of 2007 represent the highest standard of excellence and accomplishment,'' said Ron DeGregorio, president of USA Hockey. ''It is my great pleasure to congratulate and welcome them into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.''
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Will Trevor Daley be in attendance?
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Well played, Mr. Bass. Maybe Daley will introduce the Beezer....

Flash · Aug 15, 2007

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Vasicek lands ...

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=216187

The New York Islanders signed forward Josef Vasicek to a one-year $750,000 contract on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old began the 2006/07 season with the Nashville Predators but was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in February for Eric Belanger. He scored six goals, 16 assists and a posted a -5 rating over his 63 games between the two clubs last season.

Vasicek was drafted by the Hurricanes in the 4th round (91st overall) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.

Sam Mills 51 · Aug 15, 2007

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Good for Joe. Big kid and easygoing, too. Hope this gig with the Isles works out for him.

JC · Aug 15, 2007

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Flash said:

Let's learn how to use the quote function, peeps.
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Will try my best.

Beef03 · Aug 15, 2007

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Flash said:

Healy? Healy is about capable of being interesting as Millen. Fuck. On the one hand, people complain about recycling tired, old coaches year in and year out, continuing to give guys like Quinn and Keenan jobs.

Then the discussion turns to broadcasting and people keep throwing out the same idiot names.

There are good, able people awaiting their chance in the minor and junior leagues.

It's time to give them an opportunity.
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Oh come on, you're just pissed that Keenan is going to be coaching the Flames next year.
One thing about retread coaches, is that the fan base often has difficulty accepting no-name coaches, especially in big centres. It's easier career-wise if the GM brings in a big name with a track record and have him fail, then for him to go off the board with a new guy with no track record.

But I do share your gripe on both levels about retread coaches and commentators – especially the commentators (Which is one reason I have so much disdain for former athletes who think they can just walk into a booth with little or no prior training, they're keeping someone else down who has put in the time).

RedCanuck · Aug 15, 2007

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Sea Bass said:

Will Trevor Daley be in attendance?
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I immediately jumped to the same joke when reading, well played. Maybe there will be protests.

Claws for Concern · Aug 15, 2007

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Nice to see three players with Devils history get into the USHHOF, one even with Colorado Rockies ties!

JC · Aug 15, 2007

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Beef03 said:

Flash said:

Healy? Healy is about capable of being interesting as Millen. Fuck. On the one hand, people complain about recycling tired, old coaches year in and year out, continuing to give guys like Quinn and Keenan jobs.

Then the discussion turns to broadcasting and people keep throwing out the same idiot names.

There are good, able people awaiting their chance in the minor and junior leagues.

It's time to give them an opportunity.
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Oh come on, you're just pissed that Keenan is going to be coaching the Flames next year.
One thing about retread coaches, is that the fan base often has difficulty accepting no-name coaches, especially in big centres. It's easier career-wise if the GM brings in a big name with a track record and have him fail, then for him to go off the board with a new guy with no track record.

But I do share your gripe on both levels about retread coaches and commentators especially the commentators (Which is one reason I have so much disdain for former athletes who think they can just walk into a booth with little or no prior training, they're keeping someone else down who has put in the time).
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I would also think some owners have a problem with hiring new blood.
I agree with you on the athlete thinking he can just step in and do the announcing job, the people that can are few and far between. I do think Ferraro has done a good job in making the transition, Tie Domi on the other hand....

Flash · Aug 15, 2007

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Beef,
You are correct. I am still pissed at Sutter for hiring Keenan.
Go Penguins!
I'm also always pissed how often we get stuck with Millen.
Could be worse, though. CBC could pluck Roger Millions out of Calgary!

Huggy · Aug 15, 2007

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Don Taylor is worse than Roger Millions. Taylor and Hughson provided the worst commentary ever on NHL 2K5.

JR · Aug 15, 2007

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Funny column by Allan Maki in today's Globe.

The Leafs (or some of them anyway) had an impromptu skate/practice the other day at the Lakeshore Lions Arena and the dumbass Toronto Sun puts it on THE FRONT PAGE with a photo of Tucksie.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070815.MAKI15/TPStory/Sports/columnists

Reporter: "I am here at the Lakeshore Lions Arena, where the Toronto Maple Leafs are staging an informal practice."

TV anchor: "Is it true training camps don't open for another month?"

Reporter: "Yes, it's true, but the Maple Leafs are practising so they can get a leg up on their rivals and win the Stanley Cup."

TV anchor: "Go Leafs."

And people wonder if SW Ontario can support another NHL team.

JC · Aug 15, 2007

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Huggy said:

Don Taylor is worse than Roger Millions. Taylor and Hughson provided the worst commentary ever on NHL 2K5.
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Agreed Taylor was horrible on 2k5 but there is no one better at delivering highlights than Taylor. He was even better before he went to Sportsnet

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