i don't care if ya love me or hate me..as long as i got a reaction, i'm doing something write

to quote the beloved Michael Gary Scott

"is it it better to be loved or feared? i want people to be afraid of how much they love me"
- Dan Petriw

pun intended?

Off topic, but with Ottawa's money problems, can you see us making a pitch for Bobby Ryan either before the season or at the deadline if were in it? Would be perfect wing for KO and JT. It would cost a lot but we have so many forwards and prospects.
- jwbadlands

if any assets/prospects are being traded its going to be for a dman. a forward would not get max value

New patch to commemorate their last year in Nassau

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New patch to commemorate their last year in Nassau

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- eichiefs9

I hear Dee is already at Tattoo Lou's getting that patch

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I hear Dee is already at Tattoo Lou's getting that patch

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Tramp stamp?

Tramp stamp?
- eichiefs9

naaa. she already has Sean Bergenheim's #20 back there

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That won't be the top 4 D-man we're hoping for.
- JimmyP

The market is way to high for a top 4 d-man. It will cost way too much to get a true top 4 such as strome, nelson and pick. We do have too many forward but, injuries will happen and now we have options in sitting guys when no performing....depth is very important. I think solid quality veteran d-man would do. Boyle would have been perfect. Hopefully the young guys will step up this year but, can't rely on that.....so we do need to hit a homerun like Adrian Aucoin type dman.

The market is way to high for a top 4 d-man. It will cost way too much to get a true top 4 such as strome, nelson and pick. We do have too many forward but, injuries will happen and now we have options in sitting guys when no performing....depth is very important. I think solid quality veteran d-man would do. Boyle would have been perfect. Hopefully the young guys will step up this year but, can't rely on that.....so we do need to hit a homerun like Adrian Aucoin type dman.
- dack1972

Adrian Aucoin........hmmmmmmm...........

The market is way to high for a top 4 d-man. It will cost way too much to get a true top 4 such as strome, nelson and pick. We do have too many forward but, injuries will happen and now we have options in sitting guys when no performing....depth is very important. I think solid quality veteran d-man would do. Boyle would have been perfect. Hopefully the young guys will step up this year but, can't rely on that.....so we do need to hit a homerun like Adrian Aucoin type dman.
- dack1972

So what you're saying is a top 4 will cost two developed first rounders one of which was top 5 and both of which are looking like legitimate top 6 forwards plus another pick?

The market is way to high for a top 4 d-man. It will cost way too much to get a true top 4 such as strome, nelson and pick. We do have too many forward but, injuries will happen and now we have options in sitting guys when no performing....depth is very important. I think solid quality veteran d-man would do. Boyle would have been perfect. Hopefully the young guys will step up this year but, can't rely on that.....so we do need to hit a homerun like Adrian Aucoin type dman.
- dack1972

i think not

The market is way to high for a top 4 d-man. It will cost way too much to get a true top 4 such as strome, nelson and pick. We do have too many forward but, injuries will happen and now we have options in sitting guys when no performing....depth is very important. I think solid quality veteran d-man would do. Boyle would have been perfect. Hopefully the young guys will step up this year but, can't rely on that.....so we do need to hit a homerun like Adrian Aucoin type dman.
- dack1972

you can only carry so many forwards..they are over the roster right now..so unless they send down guys who don't have to clear waivers or waive the likes of carkner, boulton...moves need to be made

you can only carry so many forwards..they are over the roster right now..so unless they send down guys who don't have to clear waivers or waive the likes of carkner, boulton...moves need to be made
- Dan Petriw

That may put Snow at a small disadvantage. Other GMs know the Isles roster is out of balance. Do you think there will be a trade for a D-man before training camp? Before the season starts?

Amazing. RDP co hosting with Alan Hahn on espn radio again. New career?

Amazing. RDP co hosting with Alan Hahn on espn radio again. New career?
- Jethro09

He's got a face for tv.

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So what you're saying is a top 4 will cost two developed first rounders one of which was top 5 and both of which are looking like legitimate top 6 forwards plus another pick?
- Cptmjl

It COULD cost that much if you're the hard-up buyer. What Garth needs to find is the desperate seller.

That may put Snow at a small disadvantage. Other GMs know the Isles roster is out of balance. Do you think there will be a trade for a D-man before training camp? Before the season starts?
- JimmyP

Not really bc the Isles wouldn't mind waiving the likes of Carkner, Boulton, McDonald, etc, plus don't think teams would even claim them......

That may put Snow at a small disadvantage. Other GMs know the Isles roster is out of balance. Do you think there will be a trade for a D-man before training camp? Before the season starts?
- JimmyP

i honestly don't know at this point

It COULD cost that much if you're the hard-up buyer. What Garth needs to find is the desperate seller.
- jmo16

this! this sums it up best...gotta find a team in need of cap space

this! this sums it up best...gotta find a team in need of cap space
- Dan Petriw

According to Hawks blogger JJ, seems the isles are in on Leddy but to me doesn't make sense bc he's an O-dman and isles need D-dman. Plus I wouldn't give up anything major knowing they need cap relief........ U heard/have any insight to this?

According to Hawks blogger JJ, seems the isles are in on Leddy but to me doesn't make sense bc he's an O-dman and isles need D-dman. Plus I wouldn't give up anything major knowing they need cap relief........ U heard/have any insight to this?
- Ur Not Me

Where you see that?

According to Hawks blogger JJ, seems the isles are in on Leddy but to me doesn't make sense bc he's an O-dman and isles need D-dman. Plus I wouldn't give up anything major knowing they need cap relief........ U heard/have any insight to this?
- Ur Not Me

leddy and oduya are both on the isles radar...either would be an upgrade

Amazing. RDP co hosting with Alan Hahn on espn radio again. New career?
- Jethro09

Who cares? As long as he's not doing the Isles broadcasts!

leddy and oduya are both on the isles radar...either would be an upgrade
- Dan Petriw

According to JJ the hawks are inclined to keep Oduya plus heard he's willing to sign a long term cap friendly deal.....

Where you see that?
- Vukota

They've been talking about it for a while now. Hawk fans seem to think leddy is worth nielsen and a pick but have been talking about getting rid of him from the middle of last season on. Usual bs