What?!?!
- houseofcards74

The top one isn't too bad, but the bottom one rivals the Canucks old jerseys,

The top one isn't too bad, but the bottom one rivals the Canucks old jerseys,

- YzermanIsTheMan

nothing beats the any islander jersey, they all suck

Roy, Malone, and Ribeiro we're all in Nashville in the last ten days. I don't think Penner or Seto have been.
- Vegas Trotzkies

gonna be a shortage of snow in nashville

nothing beats the any islander jersey, they all suck

- Flyfreaky

gonna be a shortage of snow in nashville
- Rockhead_37

not when vinny arrives

Eklund: Predators GET Roy....but wait there's more
- Eklund

So when you say "Preds Get Roy"In what context? Is that connotation of "Get" describing affliction or elation? Because there are plenty of things one can "get" that are extremely unpleasant.

just in i am hearing from one of sources!!

Tyler Myers and Hodgson for seth jones, forsberg and 1st 2015.

E3
- hanleyaj

It's actually a good signing IMO. Ribeiro and Neal did well together in Dallas (granted that Benn will not be there, but still)
- Frank0721[/quote]

New rumor?

Now they can have the washed up, underachievers line! Neal, Roy and Riberio! Neal might not fit the mold, but he is on his way, especially if he plays with Roy!
- cuethenoise

Predators, scraps.. there has got to be a joke there somewhere...

So ribero is what we where waiting for.... Thats a big disappointment that whole line will take peniltys in the offensive zone and none stop qq all the meanwhile.
- jake24242

*bites tongue*

Overheard in the Preds offices this week:

David Polie, mumbling to himself: "We've got 12 poopty forwards on our team right now. What should I do about that?
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I know! I'll sign two more poopty forwards!"

Seriously, I know the pickens are slim at this point in the offseason, but adding more players that are "not good" to your team doesn't make it better. They had quantity, but they needed quality. They better plan on Rinne winning the Vezina this year and winning a lot of 1-0 games. Unless they, too, are in the McDavid/Eichel Sweepstakes.

Overheard in the Preds offices this week:

David Polie, mumbling to himself: "We've got 12 poopty forwards on our team right now. What should I do about that?
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I know! I'll sign two more poopty forwards!"

Seriously, I know the pickens are slim at this point in the offseason, but adding more players that are "not good" to your team doesn't make it better. They had quantity, but they needed quality. They better plan on Rinne winning the Vezina this year and winning a lot of 1-0 games. Unless they, too, are in the McDavid/Eichel Sweepstakes.
- bluenatic411

I think you're underestimating them. Signing these guys to one year contracts when they have a ton to prove is a very low risk/high reward move. This not only positions the Preds nicely with a coach who's known for getting the most out of his offenses, but it gives their youngsters more time to develop. The Preds have an impressive group of forwards in the pipeline.

No one here thinks they're going to contend for a Stanley Cup, but this is a great step back towards respectability again after the last two dismal seasons.

D

I think you're underestimating them. Signing these guys to one year contracts when they have a ton to prove is a very low risk/high reward move.
- Predaceous

Maybe Ribiero, if he can get his off-ice issues under control. Not so with Derek Roy. I saw him play 70+ games last year under a 1 year "prove it" deal and let me just say that I look forward to the Blues facing him 5 times this season with a division rival. I love the signing, just for the Blues and not the Preds.

ECK's next article: "Lebron rumored to be going to the Preds"

i don't even know why I keep coming back to this site
- neilsonnn18

hahaha!!! Same thing here.

I think you're underestimating them. Signing these guys to one year contracts when they have a ton to prove is a very low risk/high reward move. This not only positions the Preds nicely with a coach who's known for getting the most out of his offenses, but it gives their youngsters more time to develop. The Preds have an impressive group of forwards in the pipeline.

No one here thinks they're going to contend for a Stanley Cup, but this is a great step back towards respectability again after the last two dismal seasons.

D
- Predaceous

Well I think it's clear that with the departure of Trotz and his defensive based system as well as the arrival of the more O-ffensive Loviolette that the Preds are attempting to bum-rush their transition into the new era of Predators hockey by innundating there roster with veteran offensive forwards.

But, are these moves potentially blocking some of the up and comers from getting quality chances with the big club? Seems like instead of signing a bunch of over the hill mid tier rentals Poille should be concentrating on a complete rebuild starting with some of the prospects that Loviolette can start molding immediately into the type of players and system he wants to employ.

Well I think it's clear that with the departure of Trotz and his defensive based system as well as the arrival of the more O-ffensive Loviolette that the Preds are attempting to bum-rush their transition into the new era of Predators hockey by innundating there roster with veteran offensive forwards.

But, are these moves potentially blocking some of the up and comers from getting quality chances with the big club? Seems like instead of signing a bunch of over the hill mid tier rentals Poille should be concentrating on a complete rebuild starting with some of the prospects that Loviolette can start molding immediately into the type of players and system he wants to employ.
- MnGump

At least they are short deals. I can't say I am overly excited about any of these guys, but I would be royally pissed if these deals had actual term.

If they are garbage, they will be gone next year or sooner...so whatever.

1 yr @ $1 mill for Derek Roy?


Edmenton should have topped that.

1 yr @ $1 mill for Derek Roy?

Edmenton should have topped that.
- SuperCat

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1 yr @ $1 mill for Derek Roy?


Edmenton should have topped that.
- SuperCat

Where's Edmenton?

Where's Edmenton?
- mhp

LoLz, I apologize..

Edm. I mean, of course.

look at these hot jersey's the flyers almost unveiled in 1996

- Flyfreaky

Was not aware that the Flyers and Islanders had discussion regarding a merger.

Must have missed that news story at the time......

Never been a big fan of signing older guys to one year contracts. If you're building a TEAM to be together and hell for years to come, it makes no sense. If you need a guy or two that you think are the depth needed to put you over the top on a run to the cup, then I get it, but the Preds are in the middle of building a team. Am I off base here?
- Hokeeguy9

Several good young forwards on the way, one year deals buy some time, are cheap and let you resign them more easily if things work out.

Was not aware that the Flyers and Islanders had discussion regarding a merger.

Must have missed that news story at the time......
- bcallaway

The 1990's Islanders would have never worn something that good looking.

nothing beats the any islander jersey, they all suck

- Flyfreaky

- glove_was_stuck

Just wait until the Islanders start hosting theme nights in Brooklyn.

"Orange and Blue Plaid Shirt Night - first 1000 fans through the gate get a used orange/blue plaid button up"

"1/2 price IPA night"

"Bobblehead night - first 1000 fans through the door to say they were an Islander fan before it was cool get a free Cal Clutterbuck bobblehead"

"Beard Night - all fans without beards and/or mustaches will be denied entry to tonight's game"