I don't think torts will let that happen. But you really gota wonder if all those game 7's are starting to take a toll. And then even if you do manage to beat the devils, the kings are a more rested team. Do they have enough in the tank for two more game 7's?? we will see. And thank you for the support, if its anything to you, I would much rather play the devils.
- Deadmau55

What is the record for most playoff games played by a Cup winner? Calgary played 26 out of a possible 28 in 2004 (2 Game 7s and 2 Game 6s) and as soon as they lost the 25th game I knew they stood no chance of winning the last game.

Come on ek, I'm sure you said it sooner than that. At least in 2009.
- Lahey

Lol...probably

Apparently AV admitted today Luongo wants out of Vancouver. Well, this changes things, perhaps
- S Kaspar Rollins

Not unless he also admits his contract is too big and agrees to voiding it...it changes nothing.

What is the record for most playoff games played by a Cup winner? Calgary played 26 out of a possible 28 in 2004 (2 Game 7s and 2 Game 6s) and as soon as they lost the 25th game I knew they stood no chance of winning the last game.
- S Kaspar Rollins

I honestly have no clue, but the simple fact the rangers have played way more games then us, tips in our favor. Still a scary team though. It would be a real laugh if torts started poop with sutter.

What is the record for most playoff games played by a Cup winner? Calgary played 26 out of a possible 28 in 2004 (2 Game 7s and 2 Game 6s) and as soon as they lost the 25th game I knew they stood no chance of winning the last game.
- S Kaspar Rollins

I don't know but if the Rangers win the cup, they'll play all 28. Never in the history of sports would there be a team that would frustrate a fanbase the way the Rangers would if they win.

Not unless he also admits his contract is too big and agrees to voiding it...it changes nothing.
- Eklund

I agree, I already figured Luongo was a goner in any case, and I doubt it changes the dynamics of the negotiations much. That said, I would be shocked if the Lecavalier thing actually happened - Canuck fans might be disappointed in the return but I doubt it would end up being that.

I honestly have no clue, but the simple fact the rangers have played way more games then us, tips in our favor. Still a scary team though. It would be a real laugh if torts started poop with sutter.
- Deadmau55

It's not just the amount of games. The amount of punishment that comes with blocking all those shots in all those close games..

I agree, I already figured Luongo was a goner in any case, and I doubt it changes the dynamics of the negotiations much. That said, I would be shocked if the Lecavalier thing actually happened - Canuck fans might be disappointed in the return but I doubt it would end up being that.
- S Kaspar Rollins

They will be very disappointed by the return, the best shot at getting talent back will require taking serious money back...like Komisarek...

It's not just the amount of games. The amount of punishment that comes with blocking all those shots in all those close games..
- Eklund

That's generally what people refer to when they wonder about the number of games, yes.

It's not just the amount of games. The amount of punishment that comes with blocking all those shots in all those close games..
- Eklund

EK,what are the odds one of semin,parise or nash become a ranger?

They will be very disappointed by the return, the best shot at getting talent back will require taking serious money back...like Komisarek...
- Eklund

Taking Komisarek doesn't exactly hurt. You can very easily turn around and flip him to a team with an internal cap with a 2nd rounder or something. Or just buy him out.

Considering all the rumors you hear, it seems Burke is probably the front runner and most willing to give up assets to acquire Nash. I would have to think this would probably involve the #5 pick. For Oiler needs that #5 pick would give them either Reinhart, Murray or Forsberg, which would be more of an organizational need than Yakupov, and from #5 to #1 picks would come with a real asset. If Columbus wants to get the first pick without overpaying grossly to move up one spot, they could jump four spots, making trading Nash to toronto an enticing option.

Maybe Cloutier was right all along...

They will be very disappointed by the return, the best shot at getting talent back will require taking serious money back...like Komisarek...
- Eklund

I wouldn't be surprised at that, but I think Lecavalier is just TOO horrible a contract for them to take on.

It's not just the amount of games. The amount of punishment that comes with blocking all those shots in all those close games..
- Eklund

The thing with that is... its not working. They haven't dominated any series, they have all been to game 7. They have had little to no rest. You would think blocking shots would pay off in the end somewhere down the line, but it hasn't yet.

EK,what are the odds one of semin,parise or nash become a ranger?
- TheRussian

Semin to KHL
Parise to NY
Nash to Boston or something.

Taking Komisarek doesn't exactly hurt. You can very easily turn around and flip him to a team with an internal cap with a 2nd rounder or something. Or just buy him out.
- Lahey

Exactly, or just dump him in the minors (doubt he's worth a 2nd, if he was, Toronto would have dumped him by now.) However, a guy like Lecavalier is a poopton more expensive.

Considering all the rumors you hear, it seems Burke is probably the front runner and most willing to give up assets to acquire Nash. I would have to think this would probably involve the #5 pick. For Oiler needs that #5 pick would give them either Reinhart, Murray or Forsberg, which would be more of an organizational need than Yakupov, and from #5 to #1 picks would come with a real asset. If Columbus wants to get the first pick without overpaying grossly to move up one spot, they could jump four spots, making trading Nash to toronto an enticing option.

Maybe Cloutier was right all along...
- raretomediumrar

If I'm the Maple Leafs, I'm holding on to that #5 pick with my life. They need young talent desperately. Possible shot at Galchenyuk or Grigorenko is good to pass up. Besides, the Leafs need centers. Nash won't help them there.

Exactly, or just dump him in the minors (doubt he's worth a 2nd, if he was, Toronto would have dumped him by now.) However, a guy like Lecavalier is a poopton more expensive.
- S Kaspar Rollins

I meant Komi + 2nd for random player.

If I'm the Maple Leafs, I'm holding on to that #5 pick with my life. They need young talent desperately. Possible shot at Galchenyuk or Grigorenko is good to pass up. Besides, the Leafs need centers. Nash won't help them there.
- GOODPLAYA20

But I'm not sure Burke can resist a north american power forward

Semin to KHL
Parise to NYI
Nash to Boston or something.
- GOODPLAYA20

HockeyFight.com just listed their 5 choices for NHL fight of the year...Go check them out...

http://www.hockeyfights.c...011-12-fight-year-173133/

Here are the finalists:

Tanner Glass vs. Cody McCormick

Jay Rosehill vs. Brian McGrattan

Eric Boulton vs. Chris Neil

Cam Janssen vs. Micheal Haley

Mike Brown vs. Kris Newbury

Not unless he also admits his contract is too big and agrees to voiding it...it changes nothing.
- Eklund

I think he mighta meant van will be dealing from a position of weakness,
And wont be getting a kings ransom for lu.

Most of us already knew this because of that horrible contract, but now canuck fans might have to face the truth as well

Considering all the rumors you hear, it seems Burke is probably the front runner and most willing to give up assets to acquire Nash. I would have to think this would probably involve the #5 pick. For Oiler needs that #5 pick would give them either Reinhart, Murray or Forsberg, which would be more of an organizational need than Yakupov, and from #5 to #1 picks would come with a real asset. If Columbus wants to get the first pick without overpaying grossly to move up one spot, they could jump four spots, making trading Nash to toronto an enticing option.

Maybe Cloutier was right all along...
- raretomediumrar

LOL ... he is never right

LOL ... he is never right
- Oneonta Penguin

At least he admits when he's making stuff up, and is fairly open about the fact he's basically a troll.

I agree, I already figured Luongo was a goner in any case, and I doubt it changes the dynamics of the negotiations much. That said, I would be shocked if the Lecavalier thing actually happened - Canuck fans might be disappointed in the return but I doubt it would end up being that.
- S Kaspar Rollins

I think its either a dump for little return ( the salary dump IS the value)
Or
They take a bad contract back, and then get some valuable assets added with said contract.