Did I insult him? Pretty sure I didn't. Don't understand where anyone is coming up with the fact I insulted him, pretty much the opposite actually. I said he didn't live up to the hype because he didn't.. he was one of the best prospects in the world for years and never turned into a top nhl goalie like people said he would, I never said he was a bust just didn't live up to expectations no big deal. I also said he's still young enough to get better and is already a decent goalie so not sure im insulting the (frank)ing kid.. everyone's looking for something to fight about i guess.
- ClarksonDavid

I believe I can speak for most everyone here that we just don't care what you think.

Demko and Juolevi for RNH, Eberle, Yakupov and Reinhart.
- Scooby_Doo

No thanks!

Yesterday I said Markstrom was Swedens 2nd best goalie, after watching them play last night , I change my mind. He is the best.
- VANTEL

Henrik might start falling apart here pretty quick. I know he is coming off an injury but even last season he looks to have taken a step back.

I also look for Markstrom to keep improving. He is starting to enter that prime age for goalies.

Haha ya honestly I dont know what they were thinking. I wouldnt hire torts to cut my lawn
- mauryballstein

Torts isn't that bad. Hey just was bad for us. He either gets the best out of his players or the worst. He came into a stale core. No sign of hope. The team never bought into his system. If his antics didn't get the best of him and the team he could have been the coach when JB and TL took over. Big time difference in Philosophy. Lets not forget he has lead teams to a cup. Bad coaches don't do that.

Haha ya honestly I dont know what they were thinking. I wouldnt hire torts to cut my lawn
- mauryballstein

It would be pretty funny when he benched the lawn mower and started cutting it with shears.

It would be pretty funny when he benched the lawn mower and started cutting it with shears.
- golfingsince

Torts isn't that bad. Hey just was bad for us. He either gets the best out of his players or the worst. He came into a stale core. No sign of hope. The team never bought into his system. If his antics didn't get the best of him and the team he could have been the coach when JB and TL took over. Big time difference in Philosophy. Lets not forget he has lead teams to a cup. Bad coaches don't do that.
- thundachunk

I think he is good coach in that he knows his stuff but his attitude and off ice bullpoop is too much. Also, dont like how he treats players the guy seems to be hated, he is just too old school.

I believe I can speak for most everyone here that we just don't care what you think.
- Marwood

I think he is good coach in that he knows his stuff but his attitude and off ice bullpoop is too much. Also, dont like how he treats players the guy seems to be hated, he is just too old school.
- mauryballstein

drill sergeant

Torts isn't that bad. Hey just was bad for us. He either gets the best out of his players or the worst. He came into a stale core. No sign of hope. The team never bought into his system. If his antics didn't get the best of him and the team he could have been the coach when JB and TL took over. Big time difference in Philosophy. Lets not forget he has lead teams to a cup. Bad coaches don't do that.
- thundachunk

I don't know man, I think Torts was bad with NY for most of his tenure there, bad with Van and bad with Columbus last year.

He talks the talk but absolutely fails when it comes to backing it up and then just for fun is an bumhole as well.

Lunquist not looking good.
- Marwood

Nope he is entering the 'Luongo' years where there will be flashes of brilliance but little consistency. Miller? We don't know what years he's in maybe the 'alcohol' years...lol

Did I insult him? Pretty sure I didn't. Don't understand where anyone is coming up with the fact I insulted him, pretty much the opposite actually. I said he didn't live up to the hype because he didn't.. he was one of the best prospects in the world for years and never turned into a top nhl goalie like people said he would, I never said he was a bust just didn't live up to expectations no big deal. I also said he's still young enough to get better and is already a decent goalie so not sure im insulting the (frank)ing kid.. everyone's looking for something to fight about i guess.
- ClarksonDavid

No nothing insulting about calling him a disappointment

Nope he is entering the 'Luongo' years where there will be flashes of brilliance but little consistency. Miller? We don't know what years he's in maybe the 'alcohol' years...lol
- LordHumungous

He is fairly newly wed. He is in the rabbit years.

I believe I can speak for most everyone here that we just don't care what you think.
- Marwood

He is fairly newly wed. He is in the rabbit years.
- thundachunk

ah yes...the obsession is still fresh.

He is fairly newly wed. He is in the rabbit years.
- thundachunk

The correct spelling is rabid


That is followed by the mind numbing years and finally you enter the just shoot me years

No nothing insulting about calling him a disappointment
- VANTEL

No one called him a disappointment, not the THN author or the leafs troll.

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar...

No one called him a disappointment, not the THN author or the leafs troll.

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar...
- belcherbd

I don't smoke .

No one called him a disappointment, not the THN author or the leafs troll.

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar...
- belcherbd

Tell that to Monica Lewinsky.

Tell that to Monica Lewinsky.
- LordHumungous

Touche !

Tell that to Monica Lewinsky.
- LordHumungous

Good day!

New blog is up with tidbits from Wednesday's World Cup games and a look ahead at two Penticton Vees alumni, returning for Young Stars.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ns-to-Penticton/194/79210

Did I insult him? Pretty sure I didn't. Don't understand where anyone is coming up with the fact I insulted him, pretty much the opposite actually. I said he didn't live up to the hype because he didn't.. he was one of the best prospects in the world for years and never turned into a top nhl goalie like people said he would, I never said he was a bust just didn't live up to expectations no big deal. I also said he's still young enough to get better and is already a decent goalie so not sure im insulting the (frank)ing kid.. everyone's looking for something to fight about i guess.
- ClarksonDavid

probably the LoLs emoji adds some additional negative context.

No nothing insulting about calling him a disappointment
- VANTEL

plus the LOLS emoji... makes it worse