We're getting Ponger?


- Canada Cup

Yes. Complete with sunglasses and vomit bucket.

Any blog where he manages less than 10 typos and doesn't mess up 3rd grade geography is considered a success.
- sanfordnson

Touche, I jumped the gun by applying coherent to the quality of content that was coherently written

Isn't this the scenario for which agents ask for NMC in their clients contracts, GM's understand what they are and how they're used, it's the fans that don't understand
- cranford93

I don't think that really matters in the grand scheme of things. Fans can understand it all they want(or not), but the bottom line is fans are extremely fickle when it comes to a player asking to be moved. Especially a fan favorite! I think that makes it all the more damaging to that players reputation. Fans feel like a "jilted lover" as another poster previously wrote.

We're getting Ponger?


- Canada Cup

Dat LTIR cap relief.

- Streit2ThePoint

Meanwhile at Hockeybuzz headquarters...

The idea that you are blaming Yzerman for this is flabbergasting. Let me get this straight, you are ok with Marty demanding a trade because his GM left him off the Team Canada roster and acted like a professional that wasn't "looking out for his own" but for the greater good of team Canada? That's nuts. Not only that, Yzerman has done nothing but get results for the Lightning since he was named the GM. He has acquired tons of talent and depth and put that franchise in a position to be successful in SOUTH FLORIDA!

What you say is true except you forgot one detail. Yzerman resigned from any future Team Canada duties. That doesn't mean that he doesn't feel the medal(s) are worth it, it just means that he doesn't want to deal with this type of bullpoop in the future and wants to be the GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning without and repercussions from Team Canada duties
- uf1910

Agree- after he cemented his resume with back to back Gold...

Ek, you're an idiot. Lots of people must tell you this but at some point you must realise it yourself. Admitting you have a problem is the first step.
- RealityChecker

But you all keep reading his stuff!

Don't even know where to begin with this absurd blog other than to say - Ek, how much effort do you actually think it takes to scout for Team Canada versus scouting for an NHL team?

The idea that you are blaming Yzerman for this is flabbergasting. Let me get this straight, you are ok with Marty demanding a trade because his GM left him off the Team Canada roster and acted like a professional that wasn't "looking out for his own" but for the greater good of team Canada? That's nuts. Not only that, Yzerman has done nothing but get results for the Lightning since he was named the GM. He has acquired tons of talent and depth and put that franchise in a position to be successful in SOUTH FLORIDA!
- rogerjspain

One thing I will say is that I don't believe the trade request is entirely because of the Olympic snub. I think there was probably some other stuff and that it was likely just the last straw. Don't really have anything to back this up but I just have a feeling there's more to it

what has yzerman done since taking over as GM? nothing you say?

Eklund: Don't Count on a Kesler Trade Happening. Tampa fans against Marty?
- Eklund

Hey Ek, you've sort of hinted at terrible of a GM Yzerman is, how long before you think he is fired? I give it a week max. Any plans to submit a resume for the position?

Ek, there are many to choose from, but in my opinion, this is by far your dumbest entry I have seen since I've been reading this site.

So, dumbest in 5 years.

Congrats. You found a way to make yourself look even more ridiculous.

what has yzerman done since taking over as GM? nothing you say?
- RileyB77

"This is still Lawtons team"

By that you mean it's still Barrie and Koules team? The ones who actually made Jay Feaster look good in comparison?

Ek, there are many to choose from, but in my opinion, this is by far your dumbest entry I have seen since I've been reading this site.

So, dumbest in 5 years.

Congrats. You found a way to make yourself look even more ridiculous.
- Charliebox

This is close but the Richard Park blog might still have this one beat?

The infallible MSL. Give him a Nobel prize, folks.
- Blackstrom2

He needs to drone a few hundred civilians before being eligible for the Nobel.

One thing I will say is that I don't believe the trade request is entirely because of the Olympic snub. I think there was probably some other stuff and that it was likely just the last straw. Don't really have anything to back this up but I just have a feeling there's more to it
- S Kaspar Rollins

I would think there has to be unless he was downright disrespected and mistreated by Yzerman, highly unlikely.

Maybe he saw a window of opportunity to make his move and its something that's been on his mind.

He lives near NY, players have families, he wants to be near his kids(if he has any I dont know) and maybe he wants to be a NY Ranger?? Who knows the reasons are plentiful.

Hell maybe he just wants a change, his career is nearing its end unless he pulls a Selanne.

what has yzerman done since taking over as GM? nothing you say?
- RileyB77

Unreal

Hey Ek, you've sort of hinted at terrible of a GM Yzerman is, how long before you think he is fired? I give it a week max. Any plans to submit a resume for the position?
- hankthetank

Nah he's waiting for Holmgren to get canned, its Philly or nowhere.

Meanwhile at Hockeybuzz headquarters...


- Number04

HB HQ

HB HQ
- Alexzanki

Does Eklund do this for his living? Or is he a professional who just does this on the side?