Don't be to sure about that. Looks to me like we get the bedazzled maple leaf instead.
- IanEsplen

I'm guessing the IOC has a majority share stake in the "Bedazzler"

There is definitely some bedazzling......I think people are going to be pissed when we see the real pics....


I'm praying the white ones are good...I like the white american jerseys, the darks so far are looking BRUTAL
- The-O-G

Leave it to an American company to F?ck up a perfectly good hockey jersey.

personally, I would have added an intense beaver and moose playing hockey - looking like the Penguins logo.

Leave it to an American company to F?ck up a perfectly good hockey jersey.
- IanEsplen

- fiveandagame

must have been having trouble selling the Preds jersey, so they re-marketed it under another team.

The fact that he fell could be as minor as teams having a specific player that they value more.

You have no basis for your claim that he's a Richard—again, if it's the crosscheck, name one player who hasn't delivered a similar check.

There aren't any.

I bet you were moaning just like most of those Flames fans when Feaster didn't draft Hunter.

Now that he's a Canuck, he's a Richard...
- Fosco

Let's just say i've seen him around town.....

must have been having trouble selling the Preds jersey, so they re-marketed it under another team.


- IanEsplen

According to Bettman the NHL owners are under great financial strain. Buffalo probably paid 20 cents on the dollar for those things. It looks like a smart financial move.

Let's just say i've seen him around town.....
- The-O-G

Well if you don't like him, that must have been why he fell.


JF- "Yes, the local superstar fell to us."
RING,RING...
OG -"Jay, OG here. whatever you do, don't take Hunter."
JF- "But, but, but....top 6 talent...."
OG- "I've seen him around town and he's a Richard."
JF- "Whatever you say OG."

Honestly, I've seen him at charity events interacting with people and I've sat down and talked to him myself.

Kids a class act, who loves playing hockey.

We sign Morrow yet?

Well if you don't like him, that must have been why he fell.


JF- "Yes, the local superstar fell to us."
RING,RING...
OG -"Jay, OG here. whatever you do, don't take Hunter."
JF- "But, but, but....top 6 talent...."
OG- "I've seen him around town and he's a Richard."
JF- "Whatever you say OG."

Honestly, I've seen him at charity events interacting with people and I've sat down and talked to him myself.

Kids a class act, who loves playing hockey.
- IanEsplen

There are a lot of great NHL players that have seen being "Richards around town"

Well if you don't like him, that must have been why he fell.


JF- "Yes, the local superstar fell to us."
RING,RING...
OG -"Jay, OG here. whatever you do, don't take Hunter."
JF- "But, but, but....top 6 talent...."
OG- "I've seen him around town and he's a Richard."
JF- "Whatever you say OG."

Honestly, I've seen him at charity events interacting with people and I've sat down and talked to him myself.

Kids a class act, who loves playing hockey.
- IanEsplen

That's a riot! Top 6 talent! Lol....only on your deluded list.....

That's a riot! Top 6 talent! Lol....only on your deluded list.....
- Iggysbff

So he doesn't have the talent to be a top 6 forward?

So he doesn't have the talent to be a top 6 forward?
- KB3Point0

No....I'm saying he was not a top 6 pick in this draft.....even though Ian says he was.....

No....I'm saying he was not a top 6 pick in this draft.....even though Ian says he was.....
- Iggysbff

Most people agreed he was a lock for a top 10 pick. Was rated 6th among North American skaters. Thankfully for Canucks fans OG was able to spread the word about him being a d!ck so the Canucks could steal him later in the first round.
Last night showed that Horvat and Shinkaruk will be elite. They're gonna make Hall and Eberle look like punks.

Most people agreed he was a lock for a top 10 pick. Was rated 6th among North American skaters. Thankfully for Canucks fans OG was able to spread the word about him being a d!ck so the Canucks could steal him later in the first round.
Last night showed that Horvat and Shinkaruk will be elite. They're gonna make Hall and Eberle look like punks.
- hankthetank

And Shinkaruk's gonna crosscheck RNH in his fragile little ribs.

thoughts on these?

The look on the face says it all.


This has got to be KLowe's doing.

"Kevin, go pick us out some new uniforms."
"Sure thing Bob."
"F+?k Kevin! what the hell are these?"
"Well with every fill up at Petro Can they give you a free set of jerseys."
"(shakes head) Why do I always hire Oilers guys."
- IanEsplen

Looks like it came out of a case of Molson Canadian

No....I'm saying he was not a top 6 pick in this draft.....even though Ian says he was.....
- Iggysbff

Show me where Ian says he was. This is what Ian was referring to:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=88636

TSNBobMcKenzie: Former Panther Peter Mueller has signed with Kloten in SUI.

Can't believe some NHL team couldn't find a roster spot for him.

Well if you don't like him, that must have been why he fell.


JF- "Yes, the local superstar fell to us."
RING,RING...
OG -"Jay, OG here. whatever you do, don't take Hunter."
JF- "But, but, but....top 6 talent...."
OG- "I've seen him around town and he's a Richard."
JF- "Whatever you say OG."

Honestly, I've seen him at charity events interacting with people and I've sat down and talked to him myself.

Kids a class act, who loves playing hockey.
- IanEsplen

He can sure fly on the ice. Everyone is impressed how much energy he has in practice. However I would be surprised if either Hunter or Bo make the team this year.

He can sure fly on the ice. Everyone is impressed how much energy he has in practice. However I would be surprised if either Hunter or Bo make the team this year.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think Bo will get the 9 games or whatever the max is before being returned to junior. I think Jensen will make the team. Something like:

Sedin Sedin Kassian
Booth Kesler Burrows
Higgins Schroeder Hansen
Jensen Richardson Weise/Sestito

Though I wouldn't mind seeing Mallet get an audition on the 4th line. He's big and he looks to be a pretty good skater and ha put up points in junior.

Show me where Ian says he was. This is what Ian was referring to:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=88636
- KB3Point0

Where have you been? Ian has been saying he was top 6 in the draft since June....

Canucks fans hanging out with Oiler & Flames fans, Bars & Restuarants should be interesting after the games today!

Where have you been? Ian has been saying he was top 6 in the draft since June....
- Iggysbff

Doing some research it looks like most mock drafts had Shinkaruk going from as high as 7th and 8th to as low as 21st over all. Ian was tooting Shinkaruk's horn before the Canucks drafted him. Not all of us have as in depth, sure fire knowledge of prospects as you do. Are you a scout? You should be. Must be nice to know exactly how a prospect will turn out.

You do realize BB never hired Wilson in TO right?
- whipper334

No, he just gave him an extension 6 months before firing him.

This makes me laugh.

A few months back nearly every hockey prospect rankings had Shinkaruk ahead of Horvat.

Now, without really playing a game, Horvat is by far the better player...hmmmm.
- IanEsplen

Exactly, Hunter may be smaller but his offensive upside is off the charts. His attitude may be a reflection of his confidence in his abilities to get it done. He is 18 and I predict that in a few years he will be a big scorer in the nhl. I love this kid and his upbeat personality, he is a winner.

I think Bo will get the 9 games or whatever the max is before being returned to junior. I think Jensen will make the team. Something like:

Sedin Sedin Kassian
Booth Kesler Burrows
Higgins Schroeder Hansen
Jensen Richardson Weise/Sestito

Though I wouldn't mind seeing Mallet get an audition on the 4th line. He's big and he looks to be a pretty good skater and ha put up points in junior.
- hankthetank

Sub Shinkaruk for Kassian, lol Give Hunter a couple exhibition games with the twins to see how he can finish. Perfect spot for a young sniper. Fans are going to love him.