The Rangers are the team that really scare me. I don't see us competing with them in the East unless we upgrade our D.
- Hextall271

Me too. But there is 1) always a chance in the playoffs to get hot and 2) we may avoid them in the playoffs.

Overall, they are a better team. I think anyone else, we can compete with.

Bruins, simply b/c of Chara, also scare me. Dude reminds me of Andre the Giant. The guy can't be beaten down.

Well, if Briere is out, or if/when we get another injured forward, who do you see as a better call-up?
- jmatchett

Knuble wouldn't be a call up. He'd be a player that would be with the team for the rest of the Season. There is no player that can replace Briere. It's short term so other players take up the slack for that time period that he's out.

Michael Barkin and the CSN LIve crew are even worse. During the time they alotted yesterday in discussing the Flyers ( actually had a live interview with Homer) the highlight clips were all goals against Bryz. Not one save. Not the amazing save vs LeTang in game 1 last year. They are NEVER positive when they discuss Brzy, its a goddamn disgrace
- KINGKENZO

Angelo already said this morning he can't wait to start ripping Bryz again. I think his feelings were pretty hurt when Bryz asked the media to leave him alone and without Reid as his crutch, he needs someone new to lean on.

That's a Garry Cobb invention... I'm gonna havta call ya out!


- mayorofangrytown

EVEN a moron hits the lottery sometimes.

Knuble wouldn't be a call up. He'd be a player that would be with the team for the rest of the Season. There is no player that can replace Briere. It's short term so other players take up the slack for that time period that he's out.
- MJL

Yeah, I shouldn't have said "call-up." I realize that, as a veteran, he'd be with the team as a 12th/13th forward. I''d just feel more comfortable with him out there as opposed to a guy like McGinn/Akeson if need be. Also feel he can offer more (aside from fighting) than Shelley. But I can understand wanting to give some of the young guys a shot, at the same time.[/img]

Angelo already said this morning he can't wait to start ripping Bryz again. I think his feelings were pretty hurt when Bryz asked the media to leave him alone and without Reid as his crutch, he needs someone new to lean on.
- funmaster18

now that you mention it, barkann is just doing a really good cataldi impression.

barkann has become a clown. he's just a caricature. it's embarrassing to see/hear. he is unbearable on tv and radio. his approach to, uh, journalism, is honestly pathetic and reprehensible.
- OrangeBlack27

I never used to mind him as a host, but once he started sharing his opinions he lost me. He's about the show, not the information he gives. His radio sow with Ike Reese pushed me past the point of no return.

Angelo already said this morning he can't wait to start ripping Bryz again. I think his feelings were pretty hurt when Bryz asked the media to leave him alone and without Reid as his crutch, he needs someone new to lean on.
- funmaster18

I feel like its gotten to the point that even if Bryz goes out and wins the Vezina, Cataldi will still feel the need to hate and rip him. What scares me is that people actually listen to him.

This picture is at least 6 months old and probably not indicative of his current game "shape".
- bradleyc4

It amazes me that pro athletes allow themselves to get out of shape at any time, even the offseason.

where's Ryan Parent when you need him???

No more re-entry waivers

This is a boon for depth/role players who used to have to sign deals for $105,000 to have a shot at playing in the NHL. Now they can sign for much higher and not have to worry about passing through re-entry waivers.

It amazes me that pro athletes allow themselves to get out of shape at any time, even the offseason.
- Tartan69

look its not like they have access to trainers, facilities and prepared meals so take it easy,

plenty of ex-flyers available to come back and join rusty. sadly, i don't see andy dellmore on this list.
- hammarby31

His name is Any Elmore. No D.

I'm not again acquiring Gonchar only because it is a half season and it shouldn't cost much much to get him. However, he's far from my first choice. I know I'm gonna hear it but I would rather take a risk on Bouwmeester, who also isn't what I want either but because we only really need a Carle placement and I do believe in our D for the most part, I would be okay with Bouwmeester for a season and a half.

I'm not again acquiring Gonchar only because it is a half season and it shouldn't cost much much to get him. However, he's far from my first choice. I know I'm gonna hear it but I would rather take a risk on Bouwmeester, who also isn't what I want either but because we only really need a Carle placement and I do believe in our D for the most part, I would be okay with Bouwmeester for a season and a half.
- SuperSchennBros

I love Bouwmeester and would love to add him to the team. But with the cap going down next year, it's probably not feasible.

No more re-entry waivers

This is a boon for depth/role players who used to have to sign deals for $105,000 to have a shot at playing in the NHL. Now they can sign for much higher and not have to worry about passing through re-entry waivers.
- bradleyc4

Yep. Also, no more burying of Matt Walker in the AHL.

I love Bouwmeester and would love to add him to the team. But with the cap going down next year, it's probably not feasible.
- bradleyc4

Think he's a buyout candidate?

I'm not again acquiring Gonchar only because it is a half season and it shouldn't cost much much to get him. However, he's far from my first choice. I know I'm gonna hear it but I would rather take a risk on Bouwmeester, who also isn't what I want either but because we only really need a Carle placement and I do believe in our D for the most part, I would be okay with Bouwmeester for a season and a half.
- SuperSchennBros

When was the first time we acquired Gonchar?

now that you mention it, barkann is just doing a really good cataldi impression.
- OrangeBlack27

I feel like its gotten to the point that even if Bryz goes out and wins the Vezina, Cataldi will still feel the need to hate and rip him. What scares me is that people actually listen to him.
- NickTheKid87

Pretty much. Just goes to show that its all about getting a rise out of the audience, nothin else.

Yep. Also, no more burying of Matt Walker in the AHL.
- Jsaquella

You can still send him down, but would have to carry a portion of his contract on the cap.

When was the first time we acquired Gonchar?
- Daman

I think it was supposed to say "I'm not against acquiring"

Think he's a buyout candidate?
- JoeRussomanno

Calgary needs him. More likely that Stajan could be a buyout candidate.

It amazes me that pro athletes allow themselves to get out of shape at any time, even the offseason.
- Tartan69

I'm still waiting to see a pic of tubby

Just for conversation purposes, any interest in Redden for 1/2 his cap hit? With teams allowed to absorb half of a cap hit in trade, and the Rangers having his full cap hit now, they may look to do what they can. Doubt it would happen, but Redden at a $3.25 cap hit for 2 years (I think)?