Don't call him the best GM in pro sports, not even the NHL. Three or four Flyers fans get upset when you call him that, even though he is.
- Oneonta Penguin

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To shed some light on why I ask, a poster against playing Carcillo tonight cited Cooke as part of his reasoning:



Now, playing Carcillo is a whole other conversation. But looking at the comparison to Cooke, I felt it really didn't hold, what with Cooke's play being a positive for the Penguins.
- BulliesPhan87

Cooke is the only player that showed up for game 2 and he was pretty good in 1, 3 and 4 as well.

Cooke should be resigned. He is a very good third line player for us; valuable on the pk. I actually liked what he did when he was put with Malkin and Neal in game four.
- Oneonta Penguin

I'll miss Cooke if he doesn't resign, bu I also think he is replacable. If he demands three years I'd pass on him... hope he comes back affordable

I'll miss Cooke if he doesn't resign, bu I also think he is replacable. If he demands three years I'd pass on him... hope he comes back affordable
- ChrisMS

A 2 year, 4 Mil contract would be perfect for Cooke. 2 Mil is what you want to pay for a 3rd line guy who is a top 2 PKer and can score between10 to 20 goals in a season. Plus, gives him a small raise

I'll miss Cooke if he doesn't resign, bu I also think he is replacable. If he demands three years I'd pass on him... hope he comes back affordable
- ChrisMS

Replaceable with what? There is nothing but garbage on the market. Your boy Iggy is replaceable.

A 2 year, 4 Mil contract would be perfect for Cooke. 2 Mil is what you want to pay for a 3rd line guy who is a top 2 PKer and can score between10 to 20 goals in a season. Plus, gives him a small raise
- cap1681

sounds good to me!

Replaceable with what? There is nothing but garbage on the market. Your boy Iggy is replaceable.
- Oneonta Penguin

wow, still with the your boy stuff... get over it already... I know it must have burned, but dude, you win some you lose some. move on bro

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- BulliesPhan87

nothing mad about me. The four or five members of your fan base are very jealous though.

nothing mad about me. The four or five members of your fan base are very jealous though.
- Oneonta Penguin

Well, as you know, I speak for them, so...

Canadians have any interest in Letang?? Could see a Gorges/Letang deal with other pieces thrown in.
- cap1681

Having Subban (thats mr norris to you ) pretty much means the habs have no reason to ever go after Letang though

Well, as you know, I speak for them, so...

- BulliesPhan87

Better.

nothing mad about me. The four or five members of your fan base are very jealous though.
- Oneonta Penguin

I wasn't aware I even had a fan base... cool! See! thats what being realistic, factual, knowlegable, and polite is all about. Drop the antagonism and name-calling (retard?!? really?) and study the game/finances/team more and you'll earn that same respect!

I wasn't aware I even had a fan base... cool! See! thats what being realistic, factual, knowlegable, and polite is all about. Drop the antagonism and name-calling (retard?!? really?) and study the game/finances/team more and you'll earn that same respect!
- ChrisMS

sorry... now I do look foolish...!

I wasn't aware I even had a fan base... cool! See! thats what being realistic, factual, knowlegable, and polite is all about. Drop the antagonism and name-calling (retard?!? really?) and study the game/finances/team more and you'll earn that same respect!
- ChrisMS

sorry... now I do look foolish...!

Better.
- canadianpenfan

I figured you'd like that one

sorry... now I do look foolish...!
- ChrisMS

It's ok, as long as you understand I represent all Flyers fan, as well as the organization and the players on the team. I'm also responsible for the opinions of said entities. So, y'know, I guess he sure showed me, and by extension all of Philadelphia.

It's ok, as long as you understand I represent all Flyers fan, as well as the organization and the players on the team. I'm also responsible for the opinions of said entities. So, y'know, I guess he sure showed me, and by extension all of Philadelphia.
- BulliesPhan87

I was apologizing to him because I thought he was responing to me because the computer I'm on doesn't load the pictures and I missed the interaction between him and you.

Having Subban (thats mr norris to you ) pretty much means the habs have no reason to ever go after Letang though
- Habitants98

If your fine with Subban only winning it because Letang missed 1/4 of the season.

I was apologizing to him because I thought he was responing to me because the computer I'm on doesn't load the pictures and I missed the interaction between him and you.
- ChrisMS

I know, I was being sarcastical and dramatic. Y'know, standard internet stuffs.

I know, I was being sarcastical and dramatic. Y'know, standard internet stuffs.
- BulliesPhan87

REALLY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Having Subban (thats mr norris to you ) pretty much means the habs have no reason to ever go after Letang though
- Habitants98

Who knows if the rumor mill of the Habs wanting Letang is legit, but Subban isn't signed past next season. They could take on Letang and his measly $3.5 mil cap hit this coming season, then either move Subban (and recoup pretty much what they gave up getting Letang), or ride them both out for the season.

Who knows if the rumor mill of the Habs wanting Letang is legit, but Subban isn't signed past next season. They could take on Letang and his measly $3.5 mil cap hit this coming season, then either move Subban (and recoup pretty much what they gave up getting Letang), or ride them both out for the season.
- rival22

That'd be one hell of a blueline, offensively.

That'd be one hell of a blueline, offensively.
- BulliesPhan87

They'd make a pretty sweet synchro pairs team too.

They'd make a pretty sweet synchro pairs team too.
- canadianpenfan

I assume Letang is wearing the skirt for that routine, what with the hair.

If they trade Letang (which will be a mistake, but possibly a foregone conclusion with the Malkin extension), I'd think they'd rather acquire some forwards who can compete with the Bruins of the world. Some guys who can control the puck in the corners/along the boards and can come away with it. I'm not talking about fighters/goons, but just some guys who are stronger/bigger (Lucic lite types). The Penguins are a good team, but when their finesse game was taken away this year, they seemed unable to get anything going.

Aside from Game 2, I thought the defense was actually pretty good. But when you constantly are killing yourself just to keep possession in the offensive zone, the other team's going to be able to keep high pressure on you. Get some guys who can make life hell for the opposition defense and not lead to easy transitions for the other team and the D won't be worn out by the start of the 3rd.
- jmatchett383

Not sure if trading Letang would be a mistake...it would depend on the return. I'd definitely trade him out west, nowhere near the eastern conference. I'm sure the return value would be huge if an extension is in place...possible deals (I am trying to estimate inflation due to bidding war as well):

ANA: Ryan + G prospect + 1st <-> Letang + Kunitz + Kennedy

VAN: Edler + Kassian + 1st + <-> Letang + Kennedy

WPG: Kane + Bogosian <-> Letang + Kunitz + Kennedy

STL: Shattenkirk + 1st + Prospect/or grinder <-> Letang

CLB: J. Johnson + Foligno + 1st (14th) <-> Letang + Kennedy
* JJ and Crosby connection

COL: 1st overall <-> Letang + Kennedy
* PITT then has some fun dealing this pick!

Just random thoughts...may have over-estimated Letang value, but I don't think so (I'm assuming he's got an 6-8 year contract in place + bidding way).