It has, but it doesn't make him worthless. Just means that he's a support player. He might be a bit expensive for a support player, but that's the breaks
- Jsaquella

solid 20 minute a night d-men don't come cheap. i have no problem with his contract

an extra first in this draft would be pretty damn tempting, though

No.

This isn't a matter of equality or parity but of the "norm".

If you read up on the 1995 NHL season, is there likely to be a mention of the lockout?

That's the note, the "asterisk".

People equating "asterisk" with "less of an accomplishment" are off base and viewing "asterisk" as defined by baseball as opposed to "a reference to a footnote".
- wolfhounds

Well, I guess my whole reason is why does it matter? To me, it doesn't make the season any harder or easier. It's still a legitimate Stanley Cup victory as defined by the victor of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I understand the season is shortened, but the Stanley Cup is not awarded to "the best team during the NHL season." It's awarded to "the victor of the Stanley Cup Playoffs' and I believe they are "normal." If anything, the President's Trophy should have one.

You wouldn't get Kulikov or Leddy for Coburn. Maybe before they both really established themselves
- Jsaquella

Obviously it would have to be in some sort of a package deal... But adding a mobile offensively gifted D-man who is reliable in his own zone should be a focal point. I dont think we need to go out and get a Weber or Pietrangelo.

No.

This isn't a matter of equality or parity but of the "norm".

If you read up on the 1995 NHL season, is there likely to be a mention of the lockout?

That's the note, the "asterisk".

People equating "asterisk" with "less of an accomplishment" are off base and viewing "asterisk" as defined by baseball as opposed to "a reference to a footnote".
- wolfhounds

So, what about years with Olympic participation? Should there be an asterisk those years, too? They're out of the ordinary. Gives teams without a lot of participants a break and a chance to heal up.

No.

This isn't a matter of equality or parity but of the "norm".

If you read up on the 1995 NHL season, is there likely to be a mention of the lockout?

That's the note, the "asterisk".

People equating "asterisk" with "less of an accomplishment" are off base and viewing "asterisk" as defined by baseball as opposed to "a reference to a footnote".
- wolfhounds

Perhaps you should use a different term, rather than expecting everybody to disregard the established connotation of the asterisk. That little cross symbol works pretty well, doesn't quite roll off the tongue (keyboard?) like 'asterisk, though.

Obviously it would have to be in some sort of a package deal... But adding a mobile offensively gifted D-man who is reliable in his own zone should be a focal point. I dont think we need to go out and get a Weber or Pietrangelo.
- jak521

I don't either. I'd be comfortable with Bouwmeester or Yandle, so long as the cost isn't too high.

solid 20 minute a night d-men don't come cheap. i have no problem with his contract

an extra first in this draft would be pretty damn tempting, though
- FlyerMike18

That's why I am open to a trade, but not pushing for one.

When it comes down to it, I'd prefer to trade Meszaros.

Mood?
- BulliesPhan87

1980 KNOWS HOW TO POST 3 THINGS THATS IT

I don't either. I'd be comfortable with Bouwmeester or Yandle, so long as the cost isn't too high.
- Jsaquella

Yandle

Bouwmee$ter

sup
- Crimsoninja

sup

1980 KNOWS HOW TO POST 3 THINGS THATS IT
- Duane B

WHAT ARE THOSE THREE THINGS?

1980 KNOWS HOW TO POST 3 THINGS THATS IT
- Duane B

i posted a fourth...hmm guess you missed that?

If that was so he would have done it games ago...this was done to send a message. Danny has stunk for well over a month now.
- Philly1980

That's half the season!

1980 KNOWS HOW TO POST 3 THINGS THATS IT
- Duane B

sup D

Resigned*
- Scoob

Well played, sir.

I was hoping the first response would be an asterisk joke.
- BulliesPhan87

WHAT ARE THOSE THREE THINGS?
- BulliesPhan87

Fire lavy

Trade briere

and fail for jones

That's half the season!
- Flyskippy

exactly hes sucked for half the season so why demote him now....he sucks

Yandle

Bouwmee$ter
- Tomahawk

Factor in the LTIR relief from Pronger and his effective cap hit is miniscule

Nope. Especially not if they miss the playoffs. But if they squeak in, and get blown out, he's toast
- Jsaquella

i guess if he's gone, Terry Murray is gonna be the head coach...not sure what i think of that...

i would be more in favour to get Lindy Ruff

sup D
- Don'tForgetTocchet

how are things dft

Fire lavy

Trade briere

and fail for jones
- Philly1980

missed one six alts

Fire lavy

Trade briere

and fail for jones
- Philly1980

ty, I understand now. Have you considered adding a fourth or fifth thing?

Well, I guess my whole reason is why does it matter? To me, it doesn't make the season any harder or easier. It's still a legitimate Stanley Cup victory as defined by the victor of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I understand the season is shortened, but the Stanley Cup is not awarded to "the best team during the NHL season." It's awarded to "the victor of the Stanley Cup Playoffs' and I believe they are "normal." If anything, the President's Trophy should have one.
- jmatchett

Agreed. My only point way back when was it's my personal preference for the Flyers to break this decades long Stanley Cup drought during a normal 82 game season. Would I take it this season? Yes, absolutely. Would it make the playoffs any easier? No, not really. Would it lessen the accomplishment? No. Would there be a footnote because of the lockout and shortened season? Yes.

Still, it's an interesting debate. I thought my comment was rather innocuous.

exactly hes sucked for half the season so why demote him now....he sucks
- Philly1980

Just to incense borderline anger management candidates in the fan base.