People don't like him because he's a hab...we went through this exact same thing with Kessel. You're wasting your time trying to reason it out
- mgriffen

We also dislike any player who wears a turtleneck.

You telling me you liked Yashin?

We also dislike any player who wears a turtleneck.

You telling me you liked Yashin?
- Atomic Wedgie

I would not say that I'm a fan of the turtleneck

Ek is like the Benjamin Button of fake trade rumours.
- Cape Breton Bruins

i can't really imagine having an ego so big that i'd be willing to make a fool out of myself on a daily basis just to be able to try and tell myself that maybe one or two people believe i'm an "insider."

just let the literate people who know hockey handle writing about hockey on the site, you know? sit back and rake in the cash.

i can't really imagine having an ego so big that i'd be willing to make a fool out of myself on a daily basis just to be able to try and tell myself that maybe one or two people believe i'm an "insider."

just let the literate people who know hockey handle writing about hockey on the site, you know? sit back and rake in the cash.
- kicksave856

Pretty easy way to make a living by the looks of it. Why not?

Make a website
Update it once every 15 years or so
Post made up rumors once a day, usually...
And remember, always say "More to come..." but make sure more never actually comes

Pretty easy way to make a living by the looks of it. Why not?

Make a website
Update it once every 15 years or so
Post made up rumors once a day, usually...
And remember, always say "More to come..." but make sure more never actually comes
- mgriffen

Dont forget the

Pretty easy way to make a living by the looks of it. Why not?

Make a website
Update it once every 15 years or so
Post made up rumors once a day, usually...
And remember, always say "More to come..." but make sure more never actually comes
- mgriffen

it couldn't be any easier. i just don't know why he insists on writing on the site himself. it's embarrassing.

if he went to "journalism school" he should sue the poop out of that school and let's face it, he started watching hockey in 2004. he doesn't understand basic aspects of the game and he certainly doesn't understand the salary cap.

We also dislike any player who wears a turtleneck.

You telling me you liked Yashin?
- Atomic Wedgie

Pleckanec is also a douche

Pouliot's goin' to the Leafs beaches - for Sosh & a 2018 7th

For any of you who dislike Steve Simmons, he is currently being ripped a new one on his own Twitter feed for his article on curling.

Not gonna happen. I read that awful Habs SB Nation blog yesterday. Blogger wanted Vilardi AND a 1st round pick AND Amadio for Pacioretty and for Montreal taking on Gaborik's contract. The comments section was even worse, saying that Vilardi, Amadio, and a 1st wasn't enough for Patches straight up, and if the Kings wanted Montreal to take on Gaborik's contract, they'd have to throw in Kyle Clague as well.

Vilardi, Amadio, and a 1st round pick for Pacioretty would be equivalent to trading Anze Kopitar, Wayne Simmonds, and a 1st round pick for one year of Olli Jokinen and some cap relief back in 2008. In other words, tremendously stupid.

If the Kings were to do this, at best, they'd get a early 30-something player past his prime signed to an overpriced long-term contract. In other words, another Gaborik. At worst, they gave up their best prospect since Drew Doughty, another 1st round pick (which could very well be a lottery pick again), and a roster player and will have nothing to show for it next summer except just under $5M in extra cap space.

No thanks.

If the Kings do trade Vilardi, it will be for a blue-chip player in his early to mid 20s that is NHL ready, but has several years of RFA eligibility remaining, or a long term but reasonable contract. Someone like Max Domi comes to mind.
- tkecanuck341

I'm not saying I would in their place either. I was saying he's certainly a more interesting return than Nash. And well the Kings are making those calls it seems, and the market is pretty costly right now. I'm pretty sure Pacioretty is the best "right now" player rumoured available (except maybe a low chance of Karlsson?).

Anyway trading for the 3rd best goal scorer in the league since 2011, signed for one more year to one of the best (non-entry level) value of contract in the league right now (4.5 mills for a multi 30 goal season scorer is pretty sweet) WILL be costly. Else we will just happily keep him, it's not like we have any reason to trade him if we don't get a big return anyway.

But I agree I see him more going to a team that is aspiring for a cup this year and need one final offence piece. It worked well for the Pens with Kessel, and Pacioretty is a better player in my opinion.

LA wants Nash? Toronto wants McDavid. No deal?

Well I don't know, I've stated why with a bunch of facts, you just ... gave your opinion with no arguments. You are supposed to be unbiased then?

Since 2011, only Ovechkin and Stamkos scored more goals than Patch (and he had junk for a centre all that time). I guess you need to re-read the definition of what the word "average" means.

I just don't see much of any stats or aspects where Nash is better than Pacioretty right now. Maybe career Playoffs PPG? Even there it's mostly a wash, 0.50 vs 0.53.
- Popofjc

That would be WRONG. As of right now, Joe Pavelski has him beat.

That would be WRONG. As of right now, Joe Pavelski has him beat.
- Downeaster

Make that Joe Pavelski AND Tyler Seguin. Do some research, man.....

Lehner for Weise Lethera Philpulla and a night with my sexy aunt

Lehner for Weise Lethera Philpulla and a night with my sexy aunt
- Landsbergfan

Dilly dilly.

After reading this blog the only question we need to ask is "Who is Philadelphia sending to Buffalo for Lehner and Kane?"

After reading this blog the only question we need to ask is "Who is Philadelphia sending to Buffalo for Lehner and Kane?"
- Aetherial

please don't make me read the blog.

After reading this blog the only question we need to ask is "Who is Philadelphia sending to Buffalo for Lehner and Kane?"
- Aetherial

They have a TON of prospects

They have a TON of prospects
- Landsbergfan

yeah but for a mediocre goalie and a douchebag rental?

We also dislike any player who wears a turtleneck.

You telling me you liked Yashin?
- Atomic Wedgie

I had him in a hockey pool the year he held out.

I will not forget.

Phaneuf to LA according to Bob Mackenzie.

Phaneuf to LA according to Bob Mackenzie.
- punchanello77

That would be a coup for Ottawa to dump that ball and chain!

Myers, Morin, or Sanheim for Pouliot and a third? Perhaps? Sabres need Defense, and Flyers need bottom 6 scoring. I could see something along those lines.

- Tinkleman11

Phaneuf and Thompson for Gaborik and Shore.

this is the first time i learned about a real trade in eklund's thread.