for what?
- Dozzer

To hell if I know.

option 4: move schneider

dont be surprised if that happens. however i kinda doubt it.

i think gillis will do whatever aquilini tells him to do
- Dozzer

I still think Florida will have some interest in the summer. Their vets are bad and off contract. Markstrom can use some help. Big Lou wants to be there ....Florida can use him ....and Gillis will have to buckle at the price.

The crappy effects of 'early retirement' don't really impact the Panthers because they don't spend to the Cap. Really they only care about his salary and it gets better in about 5 years.

Theres a fit that makes sense.

The wildcard might be Philly ...if they were willing to eat Bryzgalov's contract.

To hell if I know.
- Tee-Dot

there is enough people giving me reasons for bans that randombans are taking a back seat lol

Give Randy the Jack Adams for fixing the Penalty Kill alone

3rd in the NHL after years and years of bottom 5 under Wilson

On second thought, give someone else the Jack Adams and slap Ron Wilson in the mouth. And film it.
- the_cause2000

Just thinking that. Is RC even considered for it?

I still think Florida will have some interest in the summer. Their vets are bad and off contract. Markstrom can use some help. Big Lou wants to be there ....Florida can use him ....and Gillis will have to buckle at the price.

The crappy effects of 'early retirement' don't really impact the Panthers because they don't spend to the Cap. Really they only care about his salary and it gets better in about 5 years.

Theres a fit that makes sense.

The wildcard might be Philly ...if they were willing to eat Bryzgalov's contract.
- The Law

ok, but if you are florida why give up anything?

sit, wait, gillis buys luongo out, then he comes and wants to sign at a more reasonable price and term

makes more sense to wait.. especially since he will just go sign there anyways

I still think Florida will have some interest in the summer. Their vets are bad and off contract. Markstrom can use some help. Big Lou wants to be there ....Florida can use him ....and Gillis will have to buckle at the price.

The crappy effects of 'early retirement' don't really impact the Panthers because they don't spend to the Cap. Really they only care about his salary and it gets better in about 5 years.

Theres a fit that makes sense.

The wildcard might be Philly ...if they were willing to eat Bryzgalov's contract.
- The Law

There is not one GM in the league who should do the Canucks that big of a favour and take on that contract.

Just thinking that. Is RC even considered for it?
- Tee-Dot

i think its gotta go to ottawa's coach if they get in

there is enough people giving me reasons for bans that randombans are taking a back seat lol
- Dozzer

Well seeing you stole Howie's 4-hour shtick, you might as well steal his randombans too.

Err... wait... I take that back!

*warms up T.Fleury*

ok, but if you are florida why give up anything?

sit, wait, gillis buys luongo out, then he comes and wants to sign at a more reasonable price and term

makes more sense to wait.. especially since he will just go sign there anyways
- Dozzer

I can't see that contract being bought out. After the previous lockout, not ONE compliance buyout was used on a player with more than one year left on his contract. That's just waaaay too much money to fritter away.

Scrivens tonight?

Scrivens tonight?
- fifty__missions

ScriVezina!!!

i think its gotta go to ottawa's coach if they get in
- Dozzer

(frank) that noise. RC took the same team that played beyond ass last year to THIS!

C'mon now.

Scrivens tonight?
- fifty__missions

Would probably be a good idea. Reimer is at supernova right now so I don't think it will hurt him.

i think its gotta go to ottawa's coach if they get in
- Dozzer

Hartnell's Hair Hits Habs in Heart as he Pots Pair Plus One on Price and Pals
- dt99999

I can't see that contract being bought out. After the previous lockout, not ONE compliance buyout was used on a player with more than one year left on his contract. That's just waaaay too much money to fritter away.
- fifty__missions

oh i know

but they are between a rock and a hard place here. they HAVE to clear out the cap space.. so they need to move a goalie

and i really dont see any GM out there ready to do gillis a favour of that magnitude.

i honestly wouldnt be shocked if its schneider that gets moved. there will be a market for him.

i think its gotta go to ottawa's coach if they get in
- Dozzer

Do you mean Ottawa's AHL coach? I don't really get why MacClean gets all the credit. The players that were called up were more prepared and able to contribute at the NHL than I bet even he was ready for. That credit goes to their AHL coach IMO.

ScriVezina!!!
- p_zub

Scrivsational!

(frank) that noise. RC took the same team that played beyond ass last year to THIS!

C'mon now.
- Tee-Dot

Uhh, Ottawa took last years marginal playoff team minus (mostly) its four best players back to the playoffs, barring a tremendous last-minute run by the Jets.

That is just as impressive... Besides, perhaps it's less Carlyle is great than Wilson was holding the team back.

I remembered hearing a lot of that over the last couple years.

For all you Reimer Haters or Hab lovers

W L OTL GAA SVP SO
Reimer 17 5 5 2.36 .925 3
Price 19 10 4 2.50 .908 3

(frank) that noise. RC took the same team that played beyond ass last year to THIS!

C'mon now.
- Tee-Dot

its not the same team at all.

fraser, mcclaren, kadri, kostka, JVR, O'Byrne, Komarov, Mcclement, Scrivens are all new this year

thats 8 guys.. 35% of the roster is different.

Do you mean Ottawa's AHL coach? I don't really get why MacClean gets all the credit. The players that were called up were more prepared and able to contribute at the NHL than I bet even he was ready for. That credit goes to their AHL coach IMO.
- vermie22

totally agree. Luke Richardson and his coaching staff should be getting the credit - not the Stache (although I think he is an excellent coach as well).

oh i know

but they are between a rock and a hard place here. they HAVE to clear out the cap space.. so they need to move a goalie

and i really dont see any GM out there ready to do gillis a favour of that magnitude.

i honestly wouldnt be shocked if its schneider that gets moved. there will be a market for him.
- Dozzer

What if Louongo retires, absolving his contract, and returns to hockey after a year off.

its not the same team at all.

fraser, mcclaren, kadri, kostka, JVR, O'Byrne, Komarov, Mcclement, Scrivens are all new this year

thats 8 guys.. 35% of the roster is different.
- Dozzer

Yup....minus Connolly, Komisarek, Lombardi...

Do you mean Ottawa's AHL coach? I don't really get why MacClean gets all the credit. The players that were called up were more prepared and able to contribute at the NHL than I bet even he was ready for. That credit goes to their AHL coach IMO.
- vermie22

still.. he has kept his team in playoff contention without the best forward, their best d-man, and for long stints without their starting golaie.

you cant ignore that. no matter how you try and twist it.

What if Louongo retires, absolving his contract, and returns to hockey after a year off.
- Leafland

why would he do that?

he can just sit and wait for the buyout

he isnt about to give away all that money