One of mine too, I also loved the sequels. It's just a great story!
- BiggE

I'm going out to buy this book as soon as I finish my Star Wars series, but favorite of all time... Beating out any of the LOTR? I just dont know......

I'm going out to buy this book as soon as I finish my Star Wars series, but favorite of all time... Beating out any of the LOTR? I just dont know......
- youarewrong

Remember, I said one of my favorites.

LOTR would certainly be in the running as would Heinlen's Stranger in a Strange Land. However the top dog on my list would have to be Frank Herbert's original Dune. The depth and scope of that story is amazing. The sequels weren't as good, though God Emperor of Dune came pretty close, and the stuff his son later put out is pretty weak, but the original is a fantastic read and just a great story.

Brendan Morrow is still unsigned.

Last year around the deadline I was advocating for adding Morrow + Murray in this off-season to boost the team's depth, grit and the proper veteran leadership.

I'd welcome Morrow on to the team. The young crew still needs to be groomed to play the right way.

Hartnell-Giroux-Voracek
Schenn-LeCavalier-Simmonds
Morrow-Couturier-Read
Talbot-Hall-Rinaldo
- flyer_nutter

What do you think about Damien Brunner? For the reported money they were going to offer Cleary I would rather take a chance, albeit with some risk, on Brunner.

This is a big year for Couts - at some point he either becomes a shut-down guy or a true two-way forward that can chip in as much on the offensive side of the red line as the D. Giving him more offensive-minded wingers would be a huge step in putting him a good position to become that two-way guy.

I also like have a speedier forward on Vinnie's line.

Hartnell-Giroux-Voracek
Brunner-LeCavalier-Simmonds
Schenn-Couturier-Read
Talbot-Hall-Rinaldo

Remember, I said one of my favorites.

LOTR would certainly be in the running as would Heinlen's Stranger in a Strange Land. However the top dog on my list would have to be Frank Herbert's original Dune. The depth and scope of that story is amazing. The sequels weren't as good, though God Emperor of Dune came pretty close, and the stuff his son later put out is pretty weak, but the original is a fantastic read and just a great story.
- BiggE

Even over LOTR, I'll take Ender's Game. It's not as developed as LOTR, but it's just a great story. Also, one thing about reading LOTR is that you have to decide to do it. Ender's Game is a book you can pick up and read in about 2-3 hours. That said, the character development on the main characters (Ender, Valentine, Peter, and Bonzo) is done remarkably well.

I've never read Dune, as it just really didn't seem appealing to me plot-wise. Truthfully, I've been really into Robert E. Howard, first for Conan, but his Kull and Solomon Kane stuff is also great. I guess I'm not really a big novel kind of guy.

Remember, I said one of my favorites.

LOTR would certainly be in the running as would Heinlen's Stranger in a Strange Land. However the top dog on my list would have to be Frank Herbert's original Dune. The depth and scope of that story is amazing. The sequels weren't as good, though God Emperor of Dune came pretty close, and the stuff his son later put out is pretty weak, but the original is a fantastic read and just a great story.
- BiggE

Speaking about great stories being brought to the big screen, you might not get this, but FlyersGrace will, They are doing a Warcraft movie. I can't wait to see Azeroth on the big screen. Unfortunately we have to follow a stupid group of alliance noobs around.....

Imagine that in the hands of Wheaton or Rami. Would even like Peter Jackson to take a swing. I loved his work on the LOTR series.

As requested, my top 10 favorite things!

10. The rush you get right after a hard workout
9. Watching sci-fi/horror films
8. Watching the perfect sunset with my gorgeous wife
7. Sipping a fine single malt scotch
6. Reading sci-fi/horror books and stories
5. Listening to live music
4. Watching hockey
3. Chilling at my place in the Florida Keys
2. Playing my guitar/writing songs

and my number 1 favorite thing....

1. SEX with my gorgeous wife (well duh!)
- BiggE

me too!
(she's dynamite)

Blues Sign Petro to 7 year deal, guess Homer will have to put that offer sheet away until next year for someone.

As requested, my top 10 favorite things!

10. The rush you get right after a hard workout
9. Watching sci-fi/horror films
8. Watching the perfect sunset with my gorgeous wife
7. Sipping a fine single malt scotch
6. Reading sci-fi/horror books and stories
5. Listening to live music
4. Watching hockey
3. Chilling at my place in the Florida Keys
2. Playing my guitar/writing songs

and my number 1 favorite thing....

1. SEX with my gorgeous wife (well duh!)
- BiggE

Yea, I would have to put sex with your wife on my top ten too!

Don't know if leight:

NHL on TSN ‏@NHLonTSN 4m
Alex Pietrangelo has agreed to a seven-year contract with the St. Louis Blues. #NHL #TSN

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 2m
$6.5M AAV on Pietrangelo's 7 year deal with STL.

Edit: little bit late

me too!
(she's dynamite)
- MrBigglesworth

Everybody's a comedian!

Yea, I would have to put sex with your wife on my top ten too!


- youarewrong

That's funny, you weren't even in her top 100!

That's funny, you weren't even in her top 100!

- BiggE

Your wife apparently is the Mike Sillinger of wives.

(I'm kidding, of course. She's[un]lucky to have you.)

What do you think about Damien Brunner? For the reported money they were going to offer Cleary I would rather take a chance, albeit with some risk, on Brunner.

This is a big year for Couts - at some point he either becomes a shut-down guy or a true two-way forward that can chip in as much on the offensive side of the red line as the D. Giving him more offensive-minded wingers would be a huge step in putting him a good position to become that two-way guy.

I also like have a speedier forward on Vinnie's line.

Hartnell-Giroux-Voracek
Brunner-LeCavalier-Simmonds
Schenn-Couturier-Read
Talbot-Hall-Rinaldo
- TheGreat28

he's 20, this isn't the year that his offensive potential is permanently realized. Also, if Brunner were to be signed he'd be taking 3rd line honors. Schenn is plenty speedy.

Remember, I said one of my favorites.

LOTR would certainly be in the running as would Heinlen's Stranger in a Strange Land. However the top dog on my list would have to be Frank Herbert's original Dune. The depth and scope of that story is amazing. The sequels weren't as good, though God Emperor of Dune came pretty close, and the stuff his son later put out is pretty weak, but the original is a fantastic read and just a great story.
- BiggE

LOTR books are often overhyped. Tolkien was a linguist. His storytelling ability was only sub-par. He was not a great writer, but he had a great vision. And that vision influenced just about every fantasy book out there.
I'll never consider him a great writer, rather a great literary influence.
Dune on the other hand. Nice choice. The book blows every movie rendition away.

Everybody's a comedian!
- BiggE

Your wife apparently is the Mike Sillinger of wives.
- KGBflyers10

Ok, now I'm getting pissed!

Speaking about great stories being brought to the big screen, you might not get this, but FlyersGrace will, They are doing a Warcraft movie. I can't wait to see Azeroth on the big screen. Unfortunately we have to follow a stupid group of alliance noobs around.....

Imagine that in the hands of Wheaton or Rami. Would even like Peter Jackson to take a swing. I loved his work on the LOTR series.
- youarewrong

Can they swear to keep all pandas out of it? Hell, just re-boot back to Burning Crusade and toss everything else...
Dying gasp of a game desperately trying to make new content without disturbing it's 13 year old constituency...

Your wife apparently is the Mike Sillinger of wives.

(I'm kidding, of course. She's
- KGBflyers10[un]lucky to have you.)

you should have said she's the Vinny Prospal of wives..

plus arent #10 and #1 kind of the same ?!

LOTR books are often overhyped. Tolkien was a linguist. His storytelling ability was only sub-par. He was not a great writer, but he had a great vision. And that vision influenced just about every fantasy book out there.
I'll never consider him a great writer, rather a great literary influence.
Dune on the other hand. Nice choice. The book blows every movie rendition away.
- FlyersGrace

By far!
I remember when the first Dune film came out, I was so disappointed. The Sci-fi mini series was a bit better, but still paled in comparison to the book

Don't know if leight:

NHL on TSN ‏@NHLonTSN 4m
Alex Pietrangelo has agreed to a seven-year contract with the St. Louis Blues. #NHL #TSN

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 2m
$6.5M AAV on Pietrangelo's 7 year deal with STL.

Edit: little bit late
- JAKEw1234

Glad to see the Blues held out and...um, paid him what he wanted to get paid from the get-go.

By far!
I remember when the first Dune film came out, I was so disappointed. The Sci-fi mini series was a bit better, but still paled in comparison to the book
- BiggE

I actually like many of the Dune movies. But I like the book better.
Another amazing series I just wrapped up for the nth time. Hyperion by Dan Simmons. So good. I go back and read it every few years. It has a lot of the flavor of Dune or Ender's game...
I also like Heroes Die by Michael Stover. For that gamer crowd. Youarewrong would probably love it. Very graphic and VERY well written.

Glad to see the Blues held out and...um, paid him what he wanted to get paid from the get-go.
- jmatchett383

I thought he wanted north of 7?

He just put on 10 lbs of muscle. You want him looking like the hulk?
- PhillySportsGuy

I just recently saw Laughton at the King of Prussia mall and I will tell you this, the kid still needs to put on size, he is not very big at all and doesnt have much noticeable muscle. He could use some more time in the gym for sure.

I thought he wanted north of 7?
- JAKEw1234

So did I...

So did I...
- FlyersGrace

Did he? I heard between 6.5 and 7.5.