That was Dec 99. I was there on my 19th birthday.... I lost it when they played London Calling but had to listen in the alley. My best friend was on the guest list and they wouldnt make an exception for me at the door.... birthday or no birthday. They also knew first hand my crew were trouble at these shows. Had to leave alley after 2 fights lol.

- boonerbuck

I think you meant '89.
Sorry you missed that show, there were some other great shows like the savage slam-dancing at The Voilent Femmes, for example.

Pretty happy with this deal.
- Yeti1181

Keith Ballard money. Just saying...

All the contracts this summer have been pretty good.
- Yeti1181

Niskanen's is a bit questionable, but otherwise... yeah

Niskanen's is a bit questionable, but otherwise... yeah
- PetrolSexual

Orpiks was horrendous

Anyone willing to post their version of the opening day roster while remaining realistic ( I.e not incorporating 5 prospects and/or roster players acquired through mystical trade)?

Just wondering how the majority of y'all think the lines will match up!
- Whiskey-Tango

D.Sedin H.Sedin Jensen
Burrows Bonino Vrbata
Shinkurak Vey Kassian
Matthias Richardson Dorsett

Hamhuis Bieksa
Edler Tanev
Sbisa Corrado

Miller
Lack

Adjust on the fly as need be. Maybe give Horvat 9 games.

Trade Hansen and Higgins for picks or prospects...

D.Sedin H.Sedin Jensen
Burrows Bonino Vrbata
Shinkurak Vey Kassian
Matthias Richardson Dorsett

Hamhuis Bieksa
Edler Tanev
Sbisa Corrado

Miller
Lack

Adjust on the fly as need be. Maybe give Horvat 9 games.

Trade Hansen and Higgins for picks or prospects...
- PetrolSexual

Not an unrealistic line up either.

Anyone willing to post their version of the opening day roster while remaining realistic ( I.e not incorporating 5 prospects and/or roster players acquired through mystical trade)?

Just wondering how the majority of y'all think the lines will match up!
- Whiskey-Tango

Not really what I want but what I think will be the case

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Bonino Kassian
Hansen Vey Higgins
Dorsett Richardson Matthias

Hamhuis Bieksa
Edler Tanev
Sbisa Stanton

Miller
Lack

If I have forgotten anyone (not a prospect) let me know

Not really what I want but what I think will be the case

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Bonino Kassian
Hansen Vey Higgins
Dorsett Richardson Matthias

Hamhuis Bieksa
Edler Tanev
Sbisa Stanton

Miller
Lack

If I have forgotten anyone (not a prospect) let me know
- bezz44

I really think that 3rd line center spot is going to go to Horvat or at least I hope he is ready. Lots of spots up for grabs. I like the healthy competition going on this year.

D.Sedin H.Sedin Jensen
Burrows Bonino Vrbata
Shinkurak Vey Kassian
Matthias Richardson Dorsett

Hamhuis Bieksa
Edler Tanev
Sbisa Corrado

Miller
Lack

Adjust on the fly as need be. Maybe give Horvat 9 games.

I can se the following lineup to start the season

Sedin Sedin Vbrada
Burrows Bonino Kassian
Higgins Mathias Hansen
Vey Richardson Dorsett
Jensen

Hamhius Bieska
Edler Tanev
Stanton Sbisa

Weber
Corrado

Miller
Lack

What O would love to see is

Burrows Sedin Vbrada
Sedin Bonino Kassian
Mathias Vey Hansen
Dorset Bo Richardson

Trade Jensen+Higgins for picks

We have top 6 scoring wingers upcoming that we can get rid of Jensen.

Trade Hansen and Higgins for picks or prospects...
- PetrolSexual

I really think that 3rd line center spot is going to go to Horvat or at least I hope he is ready. Lots of spots up for grabs. I like the healthy competition going on this year.
- thundachunk

I will believe it when I see it
The Miller/Vrbata signings suggest to me that much like last year, we will hear lip service re: prospects in the lineup but will likely end up going with the more proven veterans

Not really what I want but what I think will be the case

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Bonino Kassian
Hansen Vey Higgins
Dorsett Richardson Matthias

Hamhuis Bieksa
Edler Tanev
Sbisa Stanton

Miller
Lack

If I have forgotten anyone (not a prospect) let me know
- bezz44

Swap the wingers on the 3rd and 4th lines (you have players on their off wings) and that could very well be the line up as well.

Swap the wingers on the 3rd and 4th lines (you have players on their off wings) and that could very well be the line up as well.
- PetrolSexual

Yea I didn't really do it according to L/R I just wrote down whatever names came to mind
Edit: But yes, I think this is the roster that going into training camp they will have in mind, and unless any prospects come out smelling better than roses it is what we will see opening night

Yea I didn't really do it according to L/R I just wrote down whatever names came to mind
Edit: But yes, I think this is the roster that going into training camp they will have in mind, and unless any prospects come out smelling better than roses it is what we will see opening night
- bezz44

Regardless, this should be a pretty entertaining training camp this year.

For those of you hoping Bo Horvat makes next year's lineup, Trevor Linden offered some hope in his radio appearance on Tuesday.

That and more in today's new blog:

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=61566

I will believe it when I see it
The Miller/Vrbata signings suggest to me that much like last year, we will hear lip service re: prospects in the lineup but will likely end up going with the more proven veterans
- bezz44

I think at least one of Shink, Horvat, Jensen will be in the line be in the line up.

I think at least one of Shink, Horvat, Jensen will be in the line be in the line up.
- thundachunk

Wont be shink

Not really what I want but what I think will be the case

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Bonino Kassian
Hansen Vey Higgins
Dorsett Richardson Matthias

Hamhuis Bieksa
Edler Tanev
Sbisa Stanton

Miller
Lack

If I have forgotten anyone (not a prospect) let me know
- bezz44

You are bang on, Corrado may displace one of Stanton or Sbisa but probably not (save for injuries)

It will be between Horvat and Vey for 3rd line, Vey is young too. We will most likely have maybe 2 "young guys" crack the lineup barring injuries of course.

Im excited for this year, this team has the makings to surprise a bit this year

I think at least one of Shink, Horvat, Jensen will be in the line be in the line up.
- thundachunk

Your line up didn't even have Burrows in it. There is a small chance Higgins or Hansen gets traded but really, Higgins was our most consistent guy last year and with decent cap hit. Nothing wrong with letting a few of these guys get 1 full season in the AHL with some call ups (aside from BoHo)
My guess is, they give BoHo the 9 games to see what he can do, and then is sent down.

You are bang on, Corrado may displace one of Stanton or Sbisa but probably not (save for injuries)

It will be between Horvat and Vey for 3rd line, Vey is young too. We will most likely have maybe 2 "young guys" crack the lineup barring injuries of course.

Im excited for this year, this team has the makings to surprise a bit this year

- kneughter

Meh.

Meh.
- Nucker101

Listen, I want a 1st overall pick like anyone else, but that is unlikely. I just want this team to be entertaining, whether that includes a bunch of rookies or not. I think WD will set this team up for some success.

Listen, I want a 1st overall pick like anyone else, but that is unlikely. I just want this team to be entertaining, whether that includes a bunch of rookies or not. I think WD will set this team up for some success.
- kneughter

Depends on your definition of "success".

Depends on your definition of "success".
- Nucker101

Team scores goals and I don't want to change the channel half way thru the game?

I might be in the minority, and as much as I hate the idea... this team probably makes the playoffs (with early exit)

Niskanen's is a bit questionable, but otherwise... yeah
- PetrolSexual

Sorry I meant leafs. If I'm outside the oilers thread just assume I'm talking about the leafs as I'm a die hard fan and the oilers ref (although I do like the oilers as well.)