As for Staal....

I agree with Al - Pens have no urgency or need to trade him. Unless a team is stupid enough to far overpay for him. Shero would always consider a one sided deal favoring him.

But he needs Crosby insurance to boot and he has Staal for a while longer anyway.
- Return of the Roar

I believe some teams make a conscious effort not to draft hometown players.

There have been some pretty good players coming out of the USHL the last couple of years...I can't recall any going to hometown franchises.

I have been on the Konopka train for quite awhile....He can win faceoffs and fight some..Don't know if Hawks will take a swing at him.
- Al

Konopka brings a solid game and grit but with Mayers and Carcillo ariund to handle the messy stuff, I'd rather have someone like Campbell (albeit for more money) who can really make a difference in the PK.

Konopka brings a solid game and grit but with Mayers and Carcillo ariund to handle the messy stuff, I'd rather have someone like Campbell (albeit for more money) who can really make a difference in the PK.
- Kentxo

Agree, I think Campbell is a more useful player.

Remember.

Agree, I think Campbell is a more useful player.
- Al

Jim Slater averaged even more SH time...

as a penguins... i liked the penguins chatter going on and ill throw in my 2 cents.

i dont think any change needs to be made with our centers. i dont see staal getting above 6 million. crosby i think will stay around the same. malkin will probably do whatever crosby does.

but in 2-3 years, i say trade Letang. We have Morrow, Despres, and Harrington all looking for a spot and we wont have the space to give them playing time. You trade guys that are positions of strength. we have one, maybe 2 forward prospects that could make an NHL impact.

I dont think Shero would settle for anything less than Saad, 18th overall, and Bolland for Staal and maybe someone else.

As for Saad v. Morrow. i am very happy with Morrow. Morrow looks like he will be a stud. The Penguins thought highly of Saad, no doubt. But Shero is too smart of a GM to let an emotional choice get in the way. Shero has always been a "pick the best player available". Clearly Shero thought Morrow was a better pick than Saad, but to get him in a trade would be huge.

I just read a book by Gare Joyce and I'm almost certain there were issues with Giroux surrounding how long he was out with mono.

I will try to find out for sure...but I think I'm correct.
- Al

Wiki says he had mono in the minors. i didn't know that.

Flyers need to keep up their trend of drafting guys with mono..... Giroux, Couturier.... It seems to be working

Remember.

- Ogilthorpe2

Jim Slater averaged even more SH time...
- Kentxo

I'd prefer Slater over Campbell. I guess we'll see if he's still in Winnipeg on July 1st.

I just read a book by Gare Joyce and I'm almost certain there were issues with Giroux surrounding how long he was out with mono.

I will try to find out for sure...but I think I'm correct.
- Al

...and I'm thinking of Marie Dressler's double take when Jean Harlowe said that in "Dinner at Eight" - just on TV a couple of nights ago.

So basically what you're saying is that you think I work for the Hawks because I refuse to divulge my source regarding Marian Hossa's intentions for next season.

Why do you (or any other person) not divulge their source JJ? Simply because if they do, they will no longer get information from said source. I don't think I have to explain that to someone who's been doing what you do for so long.

You also accuse me of being disrespectful. I would appreciate you show me where I've disrespected you. I have disagreed with you, yes. I have had heated discussions with you, yes. Everyone here with any self-made opinions will have heated discussions. But I have never disrespected you.

I honestly believe you simply dislike me because I disagree with you, or that I call you on what I believe is inaccurate information. If that's the case, just say so, so that we may end this, because I see no other valid reason why you would refuse to cite why I deserve to be banned.

I am a passionate Hawk fan, like everyone else here. I have strong opinions, some (granted very few) sources in the NHL, a good knowledge of the game and convictions that go beyond what I read and what others' opinions are. I am NOT however employed, nor do I wish to be employed to share those opinions. If that were the case, I would have my own blog site.

Take the tin foil hat off, as they say. There is no conspiracy where I am concerned JJ.

I have also always been ready to admit when I've been wrong (like CC after the season ended, or Bowman at the same point in time). Can you say the same?

If you honestly think I have been disrespectful, I shudder to think of your opinion of some of the other posts I've seen on the HB boards over the years.
- andru2797

To the Hockeybuzz moderators... Please ban this poster. I for one am getting sick and tired of listening to his constant whining! it is Annoying and I am sick of having to read the dribble he posts. Thank you

To the Hockeybuzz moderators... Please ban this poster. I for one am getting sick and tired of listening to his constant whining! it is Annoying and I am sick of having to read the dribble he posts. Thank you
- BigMike19

Let's not be so quick to call the mods: it's easy enuf to see his name in the upper left corner of his post and just skip to the next post.

EVERYONE posts stuff that SOMEONE doesn't like.

Let's not be so quick to call the mods: it's easy enuf to see his name in the upper left corner of his post and just skip to the next post.

EVERYONE posts stuff that SOMEONE doesn't like.
- StLBravesFan

That is usually what I do..everyone has the right to post what ever they would like,as long as it is within the rules....haven't been around the last few days,spent the weekend away from smart phones and pc's no internet or anything it was great!! Anyone know if we can expect anything new from JJ or AL today?

To the Hockeybuzz moderators... Please ban this poster. I for one am getting sick and tired of listening to his constant whining! it is Annoying and I am sick of having to read the dribble he posts. Thank you
- BigMike19

+1

Andru2797 is a pompous ass. He needs to write his own blog that no one will read.

as a penguins... i liked the penguins chatter going on and ill throw in my 2 cents.

i dont think any change needs to be made with our centers. i dont see staal getting above 6 million. crosby i think will stay around the same. malkin will probably do whatever crosby does.

but in 2-3 years, i say trade Letang. We have Morrow, Despres, and Harrington all looking for a spot and we wont have the space to give them playing time. You trade guys that are positions of strength. we have one, maybe 2 forward prospects that could make an NHL impact.

I dont think Shero would settle for anything less than Saad, 18th overall, and Bolland for Staal and maybe someone else. As for Saad v. Morrow. i am very happy with Morrow. Morrow looks like he will be a stud. The Penguins thought highly of Saad, no doubt. But Shero is too smart of a GM to let an emotional choice get in the way. Shero has always been a "pick the best player available". Clearly Shero thought Morrow was a better pick than Saad, but to get him in a trade would be huge.
- SuperHenderson13

Shero is in a simiar situation with Staal as Mike Gillis is with Corey Schneider. One year left on contracts before the player becomes UFA. Both of them have significant trade value and both GM's would prefer to keep them.

They may want a large haul in return for trading the player, but there has to be a buyer out there willing to pay the price being asked and run the risk of being able to sign the player when he hits UFA.

I think Staal can get more than $6M in a new contract, just because there are so few big centers on the market via trade or free agency. If he has a big season in 2012-13, his value will go thru the roof.

So basically what you're saying is that you think I work for the Hawks because I refuse to divulge my source regarding Marian Hossa's intentions for next season.

Why do you (or any other person) not divulge their source JJ? Simply because if they do, they will no longer get information from said source. I don't think I have to explain that to someone who's been doing what you do for so long.

You also accuse me of being disrespectful. I would appreciate you show me where I've disrespected you. I have disagreed with you, yes. I have had heated discussions with you, yes. Everyone here with any self-made opinions will have heated discussions. But I have never disrespected you.

I honestly believe you simply dislike me because I disagree with you, or that I call you on what I believe is inaccurate information. If that's the case, just say so, so that we may end this, because I see no other valid reason why you would refuse to cite why I deserve to be banned.

I am a passionate Hawk fan, like everyone else here. I have strong opinions, some (granted very few) sources in the NHL, a good knowledge of the game and convictions that go beyond what I read and what others' opinions are. I am NOT however employed, nor do I wish to be employed to share those opinions. If that were the case, I would have my own blog site.

Take the tin foil hat off, as they say. There is no conspiracy where I am concerned JJ.

I have also always been ready to admit when I've been wrong (like CC after the season ended, or Bowman at the same point in time). Can you say the same?

If you honestly think I have been disrespectful, I shudder to think of your opinion of some of the other posts I've seen on the HB boards over the years.
- andru2797

Sorry to butt in, but can you guys take the pissing match to a PM?