seems bogus
- Don'tForgetTocchet

well I am sure there were tons of Rangers fans looking for tickets as well being so close. Probably more Rangers fans than Devils fans there

I would agree...But I could see the Wild having legit interest.
- Jsaquella

makes sense with backstrom's contract situation, but i would prefer not over pay in a bidding war to calling a potential bluff and try the offer sheet route if it comes to that. under no circumstances do i want to part with the 11th pick, matt read alone should be enough, i would be hesitant to even add a 2nd round pick in addition to read (especially in this draft class).

makes sense with backstrom's contract situation, but i would prefer not over pay in a bidding war to calling a potential bluff and try the offer sheet route if it comes to that. under no circumstances to i want to part with the 11th pick, matt read alone should be enough, i would be hesitant to even add a 2nd round pick in addition to read (especially in this draft class).
- flyerscup2011

I'd tell Lombardi to pound sand if he wanted more than Read...and I'm not a fan of trading Read to get him in the first place.

i "won" too, i think they gave them to anyone who enetered, which makes sense
- Don'tForgetTocchet

If anyone is from Delaware I would be happy to Car-pool.

I'd tell Lombardi to pound sand if he wanted more than Read...and I'm not a fan of trading Read to get him in the first place.
- Jsaquella

it would hurt to lose read for sure, but i think it would be a fair, hockey trade to trade read for bernier straight up

I can't wait to see him put a Sedin on the 4th line for "lack of effort"
- PhillySportsGuy

Or tell one of the twins "you suck"

I don't think you understand what I'm saying. I don't believe the Flyers signed Briere to match up against the likes of Crosby head to head. They needed scoring and they wanted to sign the best point producer available. Anytime you sign the best offensive player on the market, you are going to overpay. They were fine with that. Sometimes you need to overpay.

I think your expectations were far too great.
- PhillySportsGuy

I agree with you.. And I agree in hindsight my expectations were probably too high( although I will go to my grave believing briere moving to wing was the stupidiest thing ever) but I would like to see us stop overpaying sooo much because (we need)

I'm hoping that the Kings using the Flyers as a smokescreen to get someone else to up the ante.
- bradleyc4

Toronto sites are saying that the leafs are already offering their 1st round pick #20, plus 2 prospects

well I am sure there were tons of Rangers fans looking for tickets as well being so close. Probably more Rangers fans than Devils fans there
- nastyflyergirl

First you have Season Ticket holders that get them. They you have Islanders, Rangers, and Flyers fans posting. The fact that 3 of us won just shows you there were many more of us entering.

I've always found it funny that we have distinctions such as african-american even though many african-americans have been here longer than most "White Americans." No one calls me a Polish American. My family has only been here since the 20's
- PhillySportsGuy

I am annoyed when called Irish American. We've been here since 1683.

Toronto sites are saying that the leafs are already offering their 1st round pick #20, plus 2 prospects
- BiggE

He'd be a Maple Leafs already, if that were the case. IMO.

I am annoyed when called Irish American. We've been here since 1683.
- bodiva88

I was annoyed when I said the Flyers had a black goalie at work (emery) and they said I should say African America. I said he is Canadien, and if you make a stink about it I will sue.

If anyone is from Delaware I would be happy to Car-pool.
- youarewrong

i'll be path training from brooklyn

I was annoyed when I said the Flyers had a black goalie at work (emery) and they said I should say African America. I said he is Canadien, and if you make a stink about it I will sue.
- youarewrong

canada is part of north america

He'd be a Maple Leafs already, if that were the case. IMO.
- bradleyc4

You would think so. The most I would offer is Read and a 3rd. If that's not good enough, Lombardi can take a hike.

You would think so. The most I would offer is Read and a 3rd. If that's not good enough, Lombardi can take a hike.
- BiggE

Take Read out and I'm on board.

canada is part of north america
- Crimsoninja

puttin the hammer down

Take Read out and I'm on board.
- bradleyc4

lol

I was annoyed when I said the Flyers had a black goalie at work (emery) and they said I should say African America. I said he is Canadien, and if you make a stink about it I will sue.
- youarewrong

50 years ago, if you called someone 'black' it was derogatory. That's why many older people hate using the term. It's actually quite insulting in its simplicity. It is accepted now, so there shouldn't be a problem.

canada is part of north america
- Crimsoninja

They're our ugly step-brother. Don't remind me.

Toronto sites are saying that the leafs are already offering their 1st round pick #20, plus 2 prospects
- BiggE

I can't believe a site in Toronto has them OVERPAYING for Bernier

Any chance of him coming back after a season away?

Loved his final OT goal against Carolina. He'll be missed
- Bearintheforest

Can't rule it out.

canada is part of north america
- Crimsoninja

Doesn't count.

American is our term. Canadiens can't use it.

Doesn't count.

American is our term. Canadiens can't use it.
- youarewrong

They give us hockey and beer, they can use whatever (frank)ing term they want.

Doesn't count.

American is our term. Canadiens can't use it.
- youarewrong

Isn't Canadiens specific to those froggy Habitants?