Carter was offered to the Hawks.

Some scuttlebutt that it was just to jack up the price for other teams, but once you're in the doorway . . .
- John Jaeckel

I do remember that.......

As of now, Scott Burnside over on ESPN.com is projecting Corey Crawford to be the starting goaltender for Canada in the Olympics next year. WTF?

http://espn.go.com/nhl/no...canada-roster-predictions
- NewToHockey

JJ thinks he is in bizzaro world.

JJ thinks he is in bizzaro world.
- TrueGrit

Lol....I think we all do. Talk about getting ahead of ourselves.

As of now, Scott Burnside over on ESPN.com is projecting Corey Crawford to be the starting goaltender for Canada in the Olympics next year. WTF?

http://espn.go.com/nhl/no...canada-roster-predictions
- NewToHockey

His credibility just hit a major iceberg.

As of now, Scott Burnside over on ESPN.com is projecting Corey Crawford to be the starting goaltender for Canada in the Olympics next year. WTF?

http://espn.go.com/nhl/no...canada-roster-predictions
- NewToHockey

If he played his way onto the team we would all be happy.I just don't see it though.

His credibility just hit a major iceberg.
- philco28

Mike Smith also made the short list.

As of now, Scott Burnside over on ESPN.com is projecting Corey Crawford to be the starting goaltender for Canada in the Olympics next year. WTF?

http://espn.go.com/nhl/no...canada-roster-predictions
- NewToHockey

Seems to be more "Corey by Elimination" than anything.

Seems to be more "Corey by Elimination" than anything.
- StLBravesFan

Exactly. I guess the backup goalie for Moose Jaw was busy those two weeks.

Anyone watching the Nashville vs Minnesota game? Defensive struggle, I personally am curious to see how this Predators team looks. No Suter, fewer Glendale club-going Russians, curious to see how Nashville's team plays hockey in 2013.

Anyone watching the Nashville vs Minnesota game? Defensive struggle, I personally am curious to see how this Predators team looks. No Suter, fewer Glendale club-going Russians, curious to see how Nashville's team plays hockey in 2013.
- prd797

Give me about 26 hours and I'll get back to you on that.

Give me about 26 hours and I'll get back to you on that.
- NewToHockey

Fair enough. Rinne has pulled a Miikka Kiprusoff and is playing nearly all of the games. A tight game tonight could bode well for us tomorrow. Granted the only reason I'm "watching" this game is due to a night spent at the pubs.

Edit: Rinne isn't playing tonight Cheers to large amounts of alcohol!

Anyone watching the Nashville vs Minnesota game? Defensive struggle, I personally am curious to see how this Predators team looks. No Suter, fewer Glendale club-going Russians, curious to see how Nashville's team plays hockey in 2013.
- prd797

There are certainties in life....death.....taxes.....and Barry Trotz getting his team into the play offs.

Anyone watching the Nashville vs Minnesota game? Defensive struggle, I personally am curious to see how this Predators team looks. No Suter, fewer Glendale club-going Russians, curious to see how Nashville's team plays hockey in 2013.
- prd797

Good ole "pesky" preds....yeah watching the game. 4 str wins..beat LA 2x..Rinne the sits for the Hwks tomorrow....no surprise. 3 gms in 4 nites.

Now 1-1. They owned the Hwks last year...expect the Hwks to be ready for these guys.

There are certainties in life....death.....taxes.....and Barry Trotz getting his team into the play offs.
- UnnamedSource

Seems to be a recent "certainty" anyway. Nashville has a game on their hands though because Cal Clusterf**k scored on the pp.

Good ole "pesky" preds....yeah watching the game. 4 str wins..beat LA 2x..Rinne the sits for the Hwks tomorrow....no surprise. 3 gms in 4 nites.

Now 1-1. They owned the Hwks last year...expect the Hwks to be ready for these guys.
- bogiedoc

Gosh I hope so. I figured this was a better option than watching Soupy and the Florida Hawks get blown out by Brouwer and the Caps

As of now, Scott Burnside over on ESPN.com is projecting Corey Crawford to be the starting goaltender for Canada in the Olympics next year. WTF?

http://espn.go.com/nhl/no...canada-roster-predictions
- NewToHockey

Burnside and ESPN can't even spell hockey. He's got Corey Crawford, Montreal and Carey Price mixed up. Crawford would only get a call if Price, Luongo, MA Fleury, Cam Ward all decided they didn't want to go.

I think the Hawks should be looking at a better option for that number #2 center if that was what you were thinking. If not we should stick with Bolland as the #2.

If possible,I would like to see if the Hawks can package Bolland(who is probably expendable due to his salary and our bottom 2 center depth), Stalberg and a couple of prospects (except Teravainen) for a legit #2 left handed (60+point) Center or Bickell, Stalberg and a couple of prospects for a Ladd type power forward. There might be a team out there looking to deal for a package like this if their own player is in the final year of his contract and they are out of the playoff chase.

Bowman did a nice job with the defensive depth this past summer so as of now they are ok there. The bottom 6 forwards are fine as of now and we have Carcillo hopefully back soon.

An upgrade at the Goalie position is always welcome.
- Greek7

I was thinking more like 4th line Center.

Burnside and ESPN can't even spell hockey. He's got Corey Crawford, Montreal and Carey Price mixed up. Crawford would only get a call if Price, Luongo, MA Fleury, Cam Ward all decided they didn't want to go.
- RickJ

Agreed, no way Crow ever gets a sniff of being on Team Canada. Canada doesn't necessarily have a tender that is miles ahead of his competition, but all the goalies you mentioned are much better in general than Corey and are certainly willing to play for their country.

Gosh I hope so. I figured this was a better option than watching Soupy and the Florida Hawks get blown out by Brouwer and the Caps
- prd797

You should be watching the Montreal-Toronto game. The Leafs pretty much beat the crap out of the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge. And I can't say that upsets me much, in fact I just poured myself another MacAllan 18 Year hoping there are a few more Habs used as punching bags.

6-0 Leafs

Gosh I hope so. I figured this was a better option than watching Soupy and the Florida Hawks get blown out by Brouwer and the Caps
- prd797

You should be watching the Montreal-Toronto game. The Leafs pretty much beat the crap out of the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge. And I can't say that upsets me much, in fact I just poured myself another MacAllan 18 Year hoping there are a few more Habs used as punching bags.

6-0 Leafs

You should be watching the Montreal-Toronto game. The Leafs pretty much beat the crap out of the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge. And I can't say that upsets me much, in fact I just poured myself another MacAllan 18 Year hoping there are a few more Habs used as punching bags.

6-0 Leafs
- RickJ

jvr is having a nice gae

You should be watching the Montreal-Toronto game. The Leafs pretty much beat the crap out of the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge. And I can't say that upsets me much, in fact I just poured myself another MacAllan 18 Year hoping there are a few more Habs used as punching bags.

6-0 Leafs
- RickJ

I was watching that one. Just finished, can't believe that the Habs are that bad.

You should be watching the Montreal-Toronto game. The Leafs pretty much beat the crap out of the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge. And I can't say that upsets me much, in fact I just poured myself another MacAllan 18 Year hoping there are a few more Habs used as punching bags.

6-0 Leafs
- RickJ

Cheers to that. I've been sampling some wonderful Scottish heather ales tonight. I can't complain when the Leafs defy mediocrity to beat another relatively inconsistent team in the Canadiens. Watched the highlights of the Buffalo vs NYI game and the Wash Florida game. The latter was very ugly, the former was a microcosm of why Tomas Vanek leads the NHL in points.

jvr is having a nice gae
- moylander

Still don't understand that JVR trade.

You should be watching the Montreal-Toronto game. The Leafs pretty much beat the crap out of the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge. And I can't say that upsets me much, in fact I just poured myself another MacAllan 18 Year hoping there are a few more Habs used as punching bags.

6-0 Leafs
- RickJ

Cheers to that! A friend gave me a bottle of the 15 Year Fine Oak. Great gesture except now I don't enjoy the 12 Year as much and that was almost half the price. Damn him!