Don't forget about Sharpe so 4 forward and two defense. The Eberle and Hall contracts are a little more favorable then the Kane, Toews contracts. So there is still room to add a stud to the blueline to play along side Schultz.
- Oil Tycoon

yeah but all those players on the hawks earned those contracts through there play not on what they should be able to do in years to come.

yeah but all those players on the hawks earned those contracts through there play not on what they should be able to do in years to come.
- derm10

Well if they all light it up this season those contracts going forward could be a steal sometimes you just have to trust the assessment that your staff has and take a leap of faith. Don't forget that there extensions don't kick in until next year so Eberle is earning 1.5mil pro rated which IMO is the best deal in the league at the moment.

yeah but all those players on the hawks earned those contracts through there play not on what they should be able to do in years to come.
- derm10

Well if they all light it up this season those contracts going forward could be a steal sometimes you just have to trust the assessment that your staff has and take a leap of faith. Don't forget that there extensions don't kick in until next year so Eberle is earning 1.5mil pro rated which IMO is the best deal in the league at the moment.
- Oil Tycoon

wasn't talking about them.. who's to say nuge nail and shultz will be 6 mil/yr players.

wasn't talking about them.. who's to say nuge nail and shultz will be 6 mil/yr players.
- derm10

Well it's pretty obvious that RNH will be at that level soon if not already. What if the Nucks never win the Cup. What if the Oilers never make the playoffs again. What if Richard never loses his virginity. Im really not sure if you are just trolling or if you are actually trying to make a point. Either way I can't think of a better issue to have to deal with going forward.

Well it's pretty obvious that RNH will be at that level soon if not already. What if the Nucks never win the Cup. What if the Oilers never make the playoffs again. What if Richard never loses his virginity. Im really not sure if you are just trolling or if you are actually trying to make a point. Either way I can't think of a better issue to have to deal with going forward.
- Oil Tycoon

Trolling. Not sure why you guys are even responding to him.

Trolling. Not sure why you guys are even responding to him.
- sanfordnson

For entertainment purposes the traffic has been pretty slow this morning just trying to pass time until tonight.

I was one of those guys that didnt want a season this year. Not gonna lie, im excited about the game tonight. It would be nice to chase a goalie out of the net, but ill take nobody steping on anyones face in warm up.

with 2 guys already extended long term as well. not a huge issue. having a wealth of talent never is.
- sanfordnson

it's pretty transparent jealousy and hate.

before it was; "no one will play there, your kids are gonna bolt first chance they get"

now we not only got 2 of them signed long term, but we also got another highly sought after free agent kid to sign with us as well.

so the haters are left with; "no way u can afford them all, your gonna have to trade one of em"

I was one of those guys that didnt want a season this year. Not gonna lie, im excited about the game tonight. It would be nice to chase a goalie out of the net, but ill take nobody steping on anyones face in warm up.
- doon

With Lu apparently already being told that he has the start tonight I wonder if AV will change his mind and give Schneider a chance to bounce back? I sure hope so it would be nice if the Oilers could repeat what the Ducks did last night. But I wont hold my breath on that one.

Well it's pretty obvious that RNH will be at that level soon if not already. What if the Nucks never win the Cup. What if the Oilers never make the playoffs again. What if Richard never loses his virginity. Im really not sure if you are just trolling or if you are actually trying to make a point. Either way I can't think of a better issue to have to deal with going forward.
- Oil Tycoon

Win or lose, Oil are gonna be providing some seriously entertaining hockey. Definitely going to be watching a lot more of them this year.

With Lu apparently already being told that he has the start tonight I wonder if AV will change his mind and give Schneider a chance to bounce back? I sure hope so it would be nice if the Oilers could repeat what the Ducks did last night. But I wont hold my breath on that one.
- Oil Tycoon

I hope so, and I hope the Oilers light the (frank)er up. I (frank)ing hate Schneider.

I hope so, and I hope the Oilers light the (frank)er up. I (frank)ing hate Schneider.
- laughs2907

If the Canucks take penalties they will lose. I think Edmonton will have the #1 PP in the league this year.

I hope so, and I hope the Oilers light the (frank)er up. I (frank)ing hate Schneider.
- laughs2907

Looks like Lu is getting the start WTF is AV thinking looks like an interesting storyline shaping up in Vancity. I give it 10 hours before the trade Schneider demands begin.

If the Canucks take penalties they will lose. I think Edmonton will have the #1 PP in the league this year.
- Iggysbff

Yeah, they definitely have the potential to be tops in the league.

Looks like Lu is getting the start WTF is AV thinking looks like an interesting storyline shaping up in Vancity. I give it 10 hours before the trade Schneider demands begin.
- Oil Tycoon

That would be hilarious.

Looks like Lu is getting the start WTF is AV thinking looks like an interesting storyline shaping up in Vancity. I give it 10 hours before the trade Schneider demands begin.
- Oil Tycoon

Lou had already been assigned this game earlir in the week. It has nothing to do with last nights game. Relax.

Lou had already been assigned this game earlir in the week. It has nothing to do with last nights game. Relax.
- Iggysbff

The media was laying it on pretty thick last night it seemed like they might have been able to sway AV to give Schneider a chance to redeem himself. That would have been the smart thing to do considering that they are only one game into the season. They could have played Lu in the third game,