Colorado extends Brad Stuart (2 years) & Cody MacLeod (3Years)

Again, the players fought for a fixed-cap structure, and the owners fought tooth and nail for it to be tied to HRR.
- jmatchett383

I get that, I'm just mentioning the original arguments made by the owners for a salary cap

NM, I was just pointing out another song that I felt was relevant to the conversation.....
- MBFlyerfan

If you look closely, you can see that reference flying right over my head.

If you look closely, you can see that reference flying right over my head.
- aflyerpower8

Ironic....lol

If she wanted an accurate name for the song it should have been called "Bummer".
- MBFlyerfan

Or "A List of Events That I Find Fairly Unfortunate For Myself As Well As Unnamed Others."

I understand the Flyers' energy line philosophy, I just disagree with it.

LA and Chicago have won 4 of the last 5 Stanley Cups, I'd say that they're doing a good job, because they use their fourth lines for more than energy.

The Blackhawks used several depth guys, but they used them a lot more regularly than the Flyers were able to use their fourth line. They had guys like Marcus Kruger, Ben Smith and Brian Bollig on their fourth line and they all averaged more than 10 minutes per game.

The Kings used guys like Jordan Nolan, Dwight King and Kyle Clifford. They all played more regularly than the Flyers fourth line, all averaging more than 9 minutes per game of ice time.

More importantly those teams' 4th lines averaged between 9-12 minutes of ES TOI per game.

For the Flyers, the only regular 4th liner that averaged over 9 minutes was Hall. At ES, the Flyers 4th liners averaged between 4:53 per game (Rosehill) and 7:11 per game (Rinaldo).

What that means is, the Blackhawks and Kings could send their fourth lines out there regularly, lessening the burden on the top lines and keeping them more fresh and available for prime scoring situations. An effective fourth line allows a team to better utilize their top scoring line players.
- Jsaquella

Simply put: Rinaldo would not make the team in Chicago or L.A., even if there was a roster spot up for grabs. He doesn't fit in under their respective philosophies.

If I remember correctly, there are only 2 "ironic" things in that song (the dude who finally gets on the plane, and...something else). I don't think anything mentioned in the chorus is actually ironic.
- jmatchett383

"A black fly in your Chardonnay? That's not ironic, Alanis, that just sucks."

"A black fly in your Chardonnay? That's not ironic, Alanis, that just sucks."
- mcefalu

"It's like rain on your wedding day."

Sucks, you picked a bad day.

"It's like rain on your wedding day."

Sucks, you picked a bad day.
- jmatchett383

There were resources available to you that you just blatantly ignored, Alanis.

Bruins dump Ville Leino

Bruins dump Ville Leino
- Jsaquella

Wild waived Blum. I would look to get him off waivers incase Del Zotto struggles and Flyers really want Gostisbeire to develop in AHL

Bruins dump Ville Leino
- Jsaquella

Say what?

VILLE COME HOME

VILLE COME HOME
- -davies-

Here Ville Ville, here boy!

Here Ville Ville, here boy!
- Streit2ThePoint

- -davies-

Bruins dump Ville Leino
- Jsaquella

he should sign w/ the Preds

he should sign w/ the Preds
- wilsonecho91

Too risky

Sweet Jesus, I had no idea Meszaros got that much cash from Pegula
- Jsaquella

Had to reach the cap floor

Too risky


- jmatchett383

get his lazy ass in gear I say

Fabulous commentary today. It's like 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife. It's like meeting the man of my dreams and then meeting his beautiful wife.....

Too risky


- jmatchett383

Pronger.....

I've mostly been on the fence bout rinaldo but if he's got that kind of work ethic and attitude as Bill describes then yes I say give him more opportunity. Im sorry to the critics but these long stretches of uninspired play and slow starts to games has to stop! Maybe giving a guy like Rinaldo more time can break this aggravating trend... Maybe.

I've mostly been on the fence bout rinaldo but if he's got that kind of work ethic and attitude as Bill describes then yes I say give him more opportunity. Im sorry to the critics but these long stretches of uninspired play and slow starts to games has to stop! Maybe giving a guy like Rinaldo more time can break this aggravating trend... Maybe.
- JoeRussomanno

Agreed.

Hey, maybe the Flyers should take a chance on me. I mean, I know I haven't proven to have any skill with the puck or good hockey sense, but I'm willing to skate really hard and try my best for the league minimum and likely won't take many penalties. I may even get a goal or 2 by sheer luck.

Agreed.

Hey, maybe the Flyers should take a chance on me. I mean, I know I haven't proven to have any skill with the puck or good hockey sense, but I'm willing to skate really hard and try my best for the league minimum and likely won't take many penalties. I may even get a goal or 2 by sheer luck.
- jmatchett383

Too much risk for LTIR