Hey der US! Has anyone proposed a Pirri for Getzlaf trade yet? If not, let me be the 1st. Dat Pirri kid is a bona fide top 6 forward on any other team.

- HawkintheD

The Ducks should've done this trade yesterday.....TG would be disappointed with the return for Pirri

The Ducks should've done this trade yesterday.....TG would be disappointed with the return for Pirri
- UnnamedSource

Thank God it wasn't Crow who did that. Everyone knows Quick is a great goalie, no matter about a softie or two now and then. Because The Keepers of Hockey Wisdom have ruled him a stud, he is safe. If our guy did that, the sky would be falling today.
- mohel

It doesn't matter whether or not Quick is viewed as a "stud." If Crawford would have let that happen, the thread would have gone ape shiit over it!

For those interested here is a book like article, and one helluva read, on Tampa's coach, Jon Cooper. Watched this guy spin incredible magic for two years in the USHL vs the Chicago Steel and the rest of the league. http://www.grantland.com/...n-cooper-lightning-reboot



My thoughts on this guy:

I can understand this writer, or any one, would write this, not taking Cooper for a softy. With his boyish looks, calm demeanor and thin build he looks harmless, but that is as far from the truth as it could be. I might be over my skiis on this but after watching this guy carve up the Steel with his players playing borderline intent to injure filthy, sending 19 year olds out to pummel smaller 16 year olds then hiding that punk (CJ Lee) on the bench the rest of the game to avoid the get back pounding he had coming and after talking to GB players' parents who told me Cooper insisted his players fight each other in PRACTICE , even 1st line guys, or you won't play I am of the belief this guy is near being a masochist.



Cooper has one God, that is the scoreboard and any collateral damage of any kind is acceptable so long as his club has 1 more goal at games end. The kind of guy who if you fought and walked away from him only half limp he'd sneak up from behind and slice your throat.



All that said this guy can flat out coach, evaluate not only his talent but yours and is a first rate motivator.

For those interested here is a book like article, and one helluva read, on Tampa's coach, Jon Cooper. Watched this guy spin incredible magic for two years in the USHL vs the Chicago Steel and the rest of the league. http://www.grantland.com/...n-cooper-lightning-reboot



My thoughts on this guy:

I can understand this writer, or any one, would write this, not taking Cooper for a softy. With his boyish looks, calm demeanor and thin build he looks harmless, but that is as far from the truth as it could be. I might be over my skiis on this but after watching this guy carve up the Steel with his players playing borderline intent to injure filthy, sending 19 year olds out to pummel smaller 16 year olds then hiding that punk (CJ Lee) on the bench the rest of the game to avoid the get back pounding he had coming and after talking to GB players' parents who told me Cooper insisted his players fight each other in PRACTICE , even 1st line guys, or you won't play I am of the belief this guy is near being a masochist.



Cooper has one God, that is the scoreboard and any collateral damage of any kind is acceptable so long as his club has 1 more goal at games end. The kind of guy who if you fought and walked away from him only half limp he'd sneak up from behind and slice your throat.



All that said this guy can flat out coach, evaluate not only his talent but yours and is a first rate motivator.
- Mr Ricochet

It's stories like this from guys who actually hang around the rinks that I really appreciate. Thanks Mr. Ricochet! Hopefully I'll run into you in the near future.

Tampa Bay @ Buffalo tonight.

Lightning have had more scoring chances in first 10 min. than they had all game against da Hawks.

Tim Thomas pulled for the second straight game...remember this past summer when I said it would be tough to play goalie at the age of 40 after taking a year off.....and I was told I was making a political statement because somehow my avatar pic translated to me hating him because he boycotted the white house.....well?

Tampa Bay @ Buffalo tonight.

Lightning have had more scoring chances in first 10 min. than they had all game against da Hawks.
- ArlingtonRob

If Enroth keeps playing well don't be surprised if the big move made at the deadline is Ryan Miller.

It doesn't matter whether or not Quick is viewed as a "stud." If Crawford would have let that happen, the thread would have gone ape shiit over it!
- EKolb13

Disagree - that was such a bizaare goal - even Crawford's biggest detractors wouldn't use it against him.

Disagree - that was such a bizaare goal - even Crawford's biggest detractors wouldn't use it against him.
- StLBravesFan

Do you read the same board every one else does???

It doesn't matter whether or not Quick is viewed as a "stud." If Crawford would have let that happen, the thread would have gone ape shiit over it!
- EKolb13

100% correct. It's what I thought when I saw it last night. The faithful would have gone....

For those interested here is a book like article, and one helluva read, on Tampa's coach, Jon Cooper. Watched this guy spin incredible magic for two years in the USHL vs the Chicago Steel and the rest of the league. http://www.grantland.com/...n-cooper-lightning-reboot



My thoughts on this guy:

I can understand this writer, or any one, would write this, not taking Cooper for a softy. With his boyish looks, calm demeanor and thin build he looks harmless, but that is as far from the truth as it could be. I might be over my skiis on this but after watching this guy carve up the Steel with his players playing borderline intent to injure filthy, sending 19 year olds out to pummel smaller 16 year olds then hiding that punk (CJ Lee) on the bench the rest of the game to avoid the get back pounding he had coming and after talking to GB players' parents who told me Cooper insisted his players fight each other in PRACTICE , even 1st line guys, or you won't play I am of the belief this guy is near being a masochist.



Cooper has one God, that is the scoreboard and any collateral damage of any kind is acceptable so long as his club has 1 more goal at games end. The kind of guy who if you fought and walked away from him only half limp he'd sneak up from behind and slice your throat.



All that said this guy can flat out coach, evaluate not only his talent but yours and is a first rate motivator.
- Mr Ricochet

All I know about him is what you just said - but how does anyone let him coach teenagers?

Do you read the same board every one else does???
- UnnamedSource

Yes - half the guys (any women here, BTW?) would say typical Crawford goal - half would blame it on Keith.

Yes - half the guys (any women here, BTW?) would say typical Crawford goal - half would blame it on Keith.
- StLBravesFan

Good point. I could totally see that happening too.

Yes - half the guys (any women here, BTW?) would say typical Crawford goal - half would blame it on Keith.
- StLBravesFan

This is true...

Disagree - that was such a bizaare goal - even Crawford's biggest detractors wouldn't use it against him.
- StLBravesFan

If Crawford had done that there would be torches and pitchforks in the street, I have no doubt.

"Search every ravine, every crevice, but the fiend must be found!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLvGnro4Cgw

Yes - half the guys (any women here, BTW?) would say typical Crawford goal - half would blame it on Keith.
- StLBravesFan

Nah, it would totally be Pirri's fault.

Nah, it would totally be Pirri's fault.
- Elbows15

It wouldn't be a conversation unless he's involved.

Why can't we blame it on Khabby's drinking problem?

It wouldn't be a conversation unless he's involved.

Why can't we blame it on Khabby's drinking problem?
- EKolb13

Uhhhhh - I think we're losing the reality that THIS DIDNT REALLY HAPPEN.

Uhhhhh - I think we're losing the reality that THIS DIDNT REALLY HAPPEN.
- StLBravesFan

I'm totally aware that this didn't happen. I'm just preparing for the time that it does happen.

I'm totally aware that this didn't happen. I'm just preparing for the time that it does happen.


- EKolb13

As long as it's just a practice set - the PSATs, if you will....

It wouldn't be a conversation unless he's involved.

Why can't we blame it on Khabby's drinking problem?
- EKolb13

Dude, he hasn't played a game and he is all over this thread.

This is true...
- UnnamedSource

Ironically, by fans who kneel at the altar of Belfour.

As long as it's just a practice set - the PSATs, if you will....
- StLBravesFan

That reminds me...I have to take the ACT this summer.

Thank God it wasn't Crow who did that. Everyone knows Quick is a great goalie, no matter about a softie or two now and then. Because The Keepers of Hockey Wisdom have ruled him a stud, he is safe. If our guy did that, the sky would be falling today.
- mohel

Have you looked at the sky today?