i think Burke is going to offer the money he saved on Nash, to Parise

7.8 for 6 years, big dough,do you think he takes it?
- bobbyisno1

I agree.......... I think he goes all out for Parise

Ever been?
- robin_steele264

unfortunately

Why wouldn't he?? To your point, he'd be surrounded by all that talent and get top pairing minutes, or at least top 4.
- Domidives

Very doubtfull he cracks the top 4, but most likely would get a regular spot and lots of pp time.

unfortunately
- drexel

Boy have you had it rough.

cause nobody wants to live in Edmonton. It's cold, barren, and there's nothing to do. Everyone moves out or away because it's a cultural wasteland
- ILoveLamp

but has a rather young and promising team....

I honestly don't think we have a chance at Parise, I can't see it happening.
- LeafMan

Yup, Parise is going to a contender without question.

I think Lombardi would be a good fit on Phx, or NYI. They both use the rush for scoring and have the speed that would fit his game style. Same way J.Blake made a career for himself on the Isles.
- ILoveLamp

His contract is uninsured if he goes down with a concussion.

No way in heck Phx or NYI take that risk.

I think Minny is going to show up with a break the bank deal ...and battle with L.A., Jersey and Detroit. Kovalchuk type term and $$.
- The Law

that's almost 47 mill for 6 years, thats huge
and he'd be only 33 when it's over
could sign another contract
what did Kovi get? 50 mill?

Ever been?
- robin_steele264

Many times.

(mom and sisters lived there for many years)

Boy have you had it rough.
- robin_steele264

and back again on Friday...

Lombardi is uninsurable...he cant be traded, or likely will not be traded.
- noename09

This gets brought up a lot. Is he the only player to have such a contract?

but has a rather young and promising team....
- noename09

women with bruises on their legs

Parise will stay a devil I'm sure.......but now with jvr, it'd be a nice lil second line along with grabovski
- Barx

Don't be so sure........... the Devils are one broke team

Hello, good day, bonjour, hi.

Sup?

just because I'm still confused by Edmonton's current line up and drafting style.

I'm sure we would all agree that you need skill AND SIZE in your top six. Every champion over the last decade has proven that. The Bruins are big up front, and so is LA.

Let's look at the difference

LA champion team top six

Kopitar 6'3 225 lbs
Brown 6'0 204 lbs
M. Richards 5'11 199 lbs
Carter 6'4 199 lbs
Williams 6'1 191 lbs
Penner 6'4 242 lbs

vs

EDM top 6
Hall 6'1 200 lbs
RNH 6'1 175 lbs
Yakupov 5'11 190 lbs
Eberle 5'11 184 lbs
Gagner 5'11 195 lbs
MPS 6'1 200 lbs

although 5'11 isn't that different than 6'1, it makes a huge difference on the ice. I have a feeling that EDM will be too small up front to be a major force in the future. Be interesting to see if they try and add size in their top 6

Many times.

(mom and sisters lived there for many years)
- GoneFullRetard

That's nice. I lived there for a while. Never really understood the notion that it's a crappy city.

Don't be so sure........... the Devils are one broke team
- faceto27

I thought he'd resign for sure, but now with a potential Phoenix type scenario, albeit not as bad, why bother when you can write your own ticket.

This gets brought up a lot. Is he the only player to have such a contract?
- Mr_Smokey

no idea....but honestly...insurable or not...who would want the guy, hes pretty useless in my eyes. Skates fast, bout it.

and back again on Friday...
- drexel

Say hi to Nail for me.

I would love to see Minny get Suter and Parise. Add in their young guys and that team could become a powerhouse in short order.
- GoneFullRetard

that would be impossible for them to do.......... way too much $$$ in just 5 players

just because I'm still confused by Edmonton's current line up and drafting style.

I'm sure we would all agree that you need skill AND SIZE in your top six. Every champion over the last decade has proven that. The Bruins are big up front, and so is LA.

Let's look at the difference

LA champion team top six

Kopitar 6'3 225 lbs
Brown 6'0 204 lbs
M. Richards 5'11 199 lbs
Carter 6'4 199 lbs
Williams 6'1 191 lbs
Penner 6'4 242 lbs

vs

EDM top 6
Hall 6'1 200 lbs
RNH 6'1 175 lbs
Yakupov 5'11 190 lbs
Eberle 5'11 184 lbs
Gagner 5'11 195 lbs
MPS 6'1 200 lbs

although 5'11 isn't that different than 6'1, it makes a huge difference on the ice. I have a feeling that EDM will be too small up front to be a major force in the future. Be interesting to see if they try and add size in their top 6
- ILoveLamp

well maybe they will start drinking more...

That's nice. I lived there for a while. Never really understood the notion that it's a crappy city.
- robin_steele264

My father spent his entire career as a travelling salesman (musical instruments) all over NA.

He was mugged twice. Once in Chicago. Once in Edmonton.

To be fair, I don't remember too much of Edmonton. I spent most of my time in Ft. Saskatchewan.

Say hi to Nail for me.
- robin_steele264

one does simply not go to EdM and speak to the locals

That's nice. I lived there for a while. Never really understood the notion that it's a crappy city.
- robin_steele264

Were you as upset as when Smyth left a few years ago, a la your avatar?

just because I'm still confused by Edmonton's current line up and drafting style.

I'm sure we would all agree that you need skill AND SIZE in your top six. Every champion over the last decade has proven that. The Bruins are big up front, and so is LA.

Let's look at the difference

LA champion team top six

Kopitar 6'3 225 lbs
Brown 6'0 204 lbs
M. Richards 5'11 199 lbs
Carter 6'4 199 lbs
Williams 6'1 191 lbs
Penner 6'4 242 lbs

vs

EDM top 6
Hall 6'1 200 lbs
RNH 6'1 175 lbs
Yakupov 5'11 190 lbs
Eberle 5'11 184 lbs
Gagner 5'11 195 lbs
MPS 6'1 200 lbs

although 5'11 isn't that different than 6'1, it makes a huge difference on the ice. I have a feeling that EDM will be too small up front to be a major force in the future. Be interesting to see if they try and add size in their top 6
- ILoveLamp

What's the averages ages here.... Oilers look like about 20