Where was this on the rumour chart? This seems quite random and out of the blue.

Where was this on the rumour chart? This seems quite random and out of the blue.
- Beatle_john

You talking about the UFA rights being moved? That would be twitter.

We have our selves a comedian here people....You going to be here all night?
- LA_Kings6720

I hope you will. You are certainly cooler than I am.

I hope you will. You are certainly cooler than I am.
- Pomegrant

Parise

Parise
- LA_Kings6720

Yeah, that really hits home. Probably your best insult so far. Keep the stingers coming.

I really am wishful thinking on Parise by the way people of NJ

Parise to LA

Sh!t happens in pro sports, not everything works out for the organizations. Ill just say that.

Yeah, that really hits home. Probably your best insult so far. Keep the stingers coming.
- Pomegrant

It wasnt an insult

Parise

I am skeptical of Lindback. Not necessarily pessimistic, mind you, but skeptical.

Not much of an NHL track record (only 857 shots against -- basically half a season for a typical starter). In that limited sample, his numbers are a little above average, but it's hard to draw any hard conclusions from such a small amount of data. He was outplayed by Rinne in Nashville. He seemed to be outplayed by Markstrom (two years younger) for Byrnas IF.

I could see him totally flaming out. I could see him as a career backup. I could see him being a competent-yet-unremarkable starting goaltender for a handful of seasons. I have a hard time seeing him being any better than that, though stranger things have happened.

I suppose it's not too much risk on Tampa's end -- all a lot of lower-end picks and a 31-year-old No. 3 goalie. It's probably still an overpayment, but Tampa had to be desperate for NHL-quality goaltending. I would guess they'll try to find another keeper in free agency.

It wasnt an insult

Parise
- LA_Kings6720

The more you keep typing the more you seem like a child. Just chill out man. You are making Kings fans look bad.

I am skeptical of Lindback. Not necessarily pessimistic, mind you, but skeptical.

Not much of an NHL track record (only 857 shots against -- basically half a season for a typical starter). In that limited sample, his numbers are a little above average, but it's hard to draw any hard conclusions from such a small amount of data. He was outplayed by Rinne in Nashville. He seemed to be outplayed by Markstrom (two years younger) for Byrnas IF.

I could see him totally flaming out. I could see him as a career backup. I could see him being a competent-yet-unremarkable starting goaltender for a handful of seasons. I have a hard time seeing him being any better than that, though stranger things have happened.

I suppose it's not too much risk on Tampa's end -- all a lot of lower-end picks and a 31-year-old No. 3 goalie. It's probably still an overpayment, but Tampa had to be desperate for NHL-quality goaltending. I would guess they'll try to find another keeper in free agency.
- Sven22

Markstrom is supposed to be really good though. Rinne is a Vezna quality goalie. Its a risk worth taking though. We took a huge risk on Carter. He managed to get some goals that were needed. But its hard to compare him to two other goalies that are better. Well Markstrom hasnt made it yet. But he is supposed to be really good.

The more you keep typing the more you seem like a child. Just chill out man. You are making Kings fans look bad.
- poisondhearts37

Well done, sir. I would've loved to have said that myself, but was fearful I'd have to get the usual Sharks fan treatment. Especially now that even the Kings have a cup before us

The more you keep typing the more you seem like a child. Just chill out man. You are making Kings fans look bad.
- poisondhearts37

Its hockey buzz...I wouldnt take any one seriously on here.

Relax people

Well done, sir. I would've loved to have said that myself, but was fearful I'd have to get the usual Sharks fan treatment. Especially now that even the Kings have a cup before us
- sjsharks92

No I wouldnt have done that. I just find it very hilarious that if you bring up Parise to a NJ fan they grow horns and a tail. haha the Irony in what I just said

Its hockey buzz...I wouldnt take any one seriously on here.

Relax people
- LA_Kings6720

But you are ruining the exp of people chatting about hockey. You just being childish

No I wouldnt have done that. I just find it very hilarious that if you bring up Parise to a NJ fan they grow horns and a tail. haha the Irony in what I just said
- LA_Kings6720

If there was potential to lose Kopi in free agency and every other fan was telling you your going to lose him. You would start to get upset or bitter to. Or defend the team and say he wants to be with your team or he is gonna resign.

Everyone knows there is a chance he doesnt go back to NJ. Get over it.

But you are ruining the exp of people chatting about hockey. You just being childish
- poisondhearts37

No one is talking...not really. Its basically me typing random Parise sh!t and no one responded but season ticket holder. So I had a great time talking with him.

Hi Ek, just wondering why you didn't see this trade coming? Where is your Swedish source?

If there was potential to lose Kopi in free agency and every other fan was telling you your going to lose him. You would start to get upset or bitter to. Or defend the team and say he wants to be with your team or he is gonna resign.

Everyone knows there is a chance he doesnt go back to NJ. Get over it.
- poisondhearts37

Thats why I said the quote "It doesnt always work out for organizations"

I always know for the potential player loss, NJ doesnt understand this though.

Parise

Markstrom is supposed to be really good though. Rinne is a Vezna quality goalie. Its a risk worth taking though. We took a huge risk on Carter. He managed to get some goals that were needed. But its hard to compare him to two other goalies that are better. Well Markstrom hasnt made it yet. But he is supposed to be really good.
- poisondhearts37

I'm not sure you guys took that much of a risk on Carter. But I have a verrrrrry low opinion of Jack Johnson, and that 1st is going to be 20th overall or lower.

Granted, I wouldn't expect Lindback to outplay Rinne, or even necessarily Markstrom (who is a very good prospect). But if you're statistically well behind any of your teammates (or at least a little behind much younger ones), it suggests that you probably aren't on your way to an elite career. Maybe an average career, maybe better than average, but probably not elite.

Like I said, Lindback may turn out to be a competent 1A/1B, but I would be surprised if he's ever considered one of the 10-15 best goalies in the league. But like I said, stranger things have happened. And Tampa needed at least one goalie that was better than AHL-caliber.

I really am wishful thinking on Parise by the way people of NJ


Sh!t happens in pro sports, not everything works out for the organizations. Ill just say that.
- LA_Kings6720

Parise
- LA_Kings6720

Penner!!!!!

Penner!!!!!
- hankthetank

I like the way you think sir

I'm not sure you guys took that much of a risk on Carter. But I have a verrrrrry low opinion of Jack Johnson, and that 1st is going to be 20th overall or lower.

Granted, I wouldn't expect Lindback to outplay Rinne, or even necessarily Markstrom (who is a very good prospect). But if you're statistically well behind any of your teammates (or at least a little behind much younger ones), it suggests that you probably aren't on your way to an elite career. Maybe an average career, maybe better than average, but probably not elite.

Like I said, Lindback may turn out to be a competent 1A/1B, but I would be surprised if he's ever considered one of the 10-15 best goalies in the league. But like I said, stranger things have happened. And Tampa needed at least one goalie that was better than AHL-caliber.
- Sven22

I have a low opinion of Johnson to. But Carter is def still a risk moving forward. Injuries and production. Just saying though. You gotta take risks. Or here is one for you then. Two firsts for Penner. Did nothing for us until the playoffs. Risk and reward

Hi Ek, just wondering why you didn't see this trade coming? Where is your Swedish source?
- hankthetank

he is busy chasing the Ryan Suter to flyers roomer