Chris Nichols ‏@NicholsOnHockey 1m
#Flames sign Devin Setoguchi to a one-year deal.



lol

Chris Nichols ‏@NicholsOnHockey 1m
#Flames sign Devin Setoguchi to a one-year deal.



lol
- mrpaulish

This is another guy who has loads of talent but a poor attitude/work ethic.

I don't think one story - first story I've seen about him this summer, I think - constitutes "tire pumping".

I, for one, am glad to know he's been here, diligently (presumably) working out under professional supervision and bonding with future teammates.
- StLBravesFan

It is all good that some prospects are working out - working hard - and it is all the better for, their psych to have pictures taken for,their mug on a hockey card.

Obviously fans will be much thrilled, however, with on ice performance than a hockey card or a bobblehead night here or in Rockford. Heck, even Kyle Beach had a bobblehead!

To me the big deal is not if Chicago has elite prospects or if you want to call any of them blue chip. The Blackhawks IMHO will win with prospects like TT, Johns, Hartman even if they are not exactly thoroughbreds. They have a place and expectations are that they will contribute. There are aspects to their game that spell role in Chicago.

It is just likely to be later rather than sooner. But when they are able to step full time, they shall be ready.

With TT I fully have expected two summer worth of work out & one year of North American hockey before he shows us truly what he can do. I do believe the skill set and capability to perform well is in them; exactly how many points and how good they become is the hype.

Oh, and Clendenning is nothing but a bonus. He is behind others for a third pair spot. He has to improve his defensive work at Rockford first and foremost (as others have commented on this board). It would be interesting how Clendenning fits in the powerplay scheme should he get some time in The Show. Reportedly he played different spots or positioning on the powerplay. Imagine an improvement over D Keith shooting on Pp. I know Keith has things he doesn't get credit for on Pp but sure would like to see Clendening there some day.

Third in the last two weeks.
- Beaver-Warrior

Second in the Tribune, according to Google.

Too cynical: every action is not a blatant front office manipulation.

Calgary signs Setoguchi - one year, $750,000.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=460071

Calgary signs Setoguchi - one year, $750,000.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=460071
- EKolb13

Not a bad risk/reward proposition for the Flames at all, not that I'd want him on the Blues or you would want him on the Hawks.

Calgary signs Setoguchi - one year, $750,000.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=460071
- EKolb13

I thought Burke wanted 'truculence'...

MrPaulish, BGKarras, how's Itasca treating you lately?
I still have a feeling some GM will make an offer for Bickell that Stan will not be able to refuse. Maybe McNeil or Shaw will play the PF role this season, the whole season.
- powerenforcer

Hey Powerenforcer Itasca was great spent alot of time at the pool with the kids,had alot of fun at the fest. My wife is doing back flips that the kids are back in school...

This is another guy who has loads of talent but a poor attitude/work ethic.
- DarthKane

Imagine if he got his act/attitude adjusted he would be pretty damn good.

Bryan Bickell had a bobblehead. Time to play like you deserve respect for having a bobblehead. One good playoff, arguably no really good seasons. He can rectify that lack of respect with solid play, few or no invisible stretches. Or he can be like Kyle Beach. I should throw the Beach bobblehead in the garbage.

This time of year I just watch the NHL.com 30 in 30.,

Bryan Bickell had a bobblehead. Time to play like you deserve respect for having a bobblehead. One good playoff, arguably no really good seasons. He can rectify that lack of respect with solid play, few or no invisible stretches. Or he can be like Kyle Beach. I should throw the Beach bobblehead in the garbage.

This time of year I just watch the NHL.com 30 in 30.,
- jhawk59

Beach got a bobble head ?..

Beach got a bobble head ?..
- mrpaulish

An icehog version....

Does that count?


What I still have ruffled feathers about was how, depsite having the usual load of reserve "Black Aces" that at the 2010 Grant Park Rally they chose to push Beach up to the stage as a Blackhawk who "won the Cup."

I bet it was more a matter of not hurting feelings of a former early selection (and sure, some future hawk hype),or to light a fire, but if you are going to take the moment to congratulate the organization, maybe ALL the pressbox guys should have been waltzed up to make the rally even longer...

Regardless of what happens it nice to know that Clendening, Johns and TT aand Hartman are working hard to be biger tougher and more equipped to play in the bigs...

What I still have ruffled feathers about was how, depsite having the usual load of reserve "Black Aces" that at the 2010 Grant Park Rally they chose to push Beach up to the stage as a Blackhawk who "won the Cup."

I bet it was more a matter of not hurting feelings of a former early selection (and sure, some future hawk hype),or to light a fire, but if you are going to take the moment to congratulate the organization, maybe ALL the pressbox guys should have been waltzed up to make the rally even longer.
- wiz1901

Wow. I would think that ruffled a lot of feathers.

An icehog version....

Does that count?


What I still have ruffled feathers about was how, depsite having the usual load of reserve "Black Aces" that at the 2010 Grant Park Rally they chose to push Beach up to the stage as a Blackhawk who "won the Cup."

I bet it was more a matter of not hurting feelings of a former early selection (and sure, some future hawk hype),or to light a fire, but if you are going to take the moment to congratulate the organization, maybe ALL the pressbox guys should have been waltzed up to make the rally even longer...

Regardless of what happens it nice to know that Clendening, Johns and TT aand Hartman are working hard to be biger tougher and more equipped to play in the bigs...
- wiz1901

There was no Grant Park rally in 2010.

There was no Grant Park rally in 2010.
- Ogilthorpe2

ahhhh, Michigan and E. Wacker, correct? What is a few blocks between friends, eh?

The 2010 rally was one for the ages, weather-wise, that is. Had to help two youngsters to the paramedics for heat exhaustion. Youngsters, meaning anyone under the age of 30.

CUBS WIN, Holy cow! Swept the O's. Time for another sammich at Lucky's.

- Elbows15

Why the cynical look?

Why the cynical look?
- StLBravesFan

Because.

Bought a Daze bobblehead at a flea market today. Lord, I miss hockey.

Bought a Daze bobblehead at a flea market today. Lord, I miss hockey.
- fourfeathers

I have the bobble head Buddha, it's pretty sweet.

Because.
- Elbows15

Hey dude, how's things with you?

Hey dude, how's things with you?
- Yeti1181

Sup Yeti. Can't complain. How is life treating you?

Bought a Daze bobblehead at a flea market today. Lord, I miss hockey.
- fourfeathers

Back break on the way home?

Sup Yeti. Can't complain. How is life treating you?
- Elbows15

Not too shabby. Just working right now pretty slow though.

Not too shabby. Just working right now pretty slow though.
- Yeti1181

All the drunks are recovering from yesterday or since its Canada, everyone is heading home from cottage.