I knew this was coming. I get it, that Burke has only really brought in grinders and thugs, so I get that it is not all Hartley. But Bob is known to play his most truculent players often.
- moondawg

Well, I'm sure you'll understand that we use our own judgement on what he's doing in Calgary first, and any other heresay second. Last year our most truculent players played fourth line minutes. I don't expect that to change.

And you finished 2 points behind a team, that bombed the season, was horrid and every one player on that team played well below their standard play. So I guess that is a win for Calgary?

I was quoting a post that was criticizing Hartley with a great deal of conviction, but without any actual reasoning. The fact that Hartley took arguably the worst roster in the league and had them overachieving to the extent that they did (relative to teams that had comparably a much better team) is definitely something to his credit. That, in my opinion, is a win for Calgary.

It's like Calgary shot a 93 with a 30 handicap and Vancouver shot a 90 with a handicap of 6.

Alex you wanna trade a goaltender?
- LeftCoaster

I'm listening. Whatcha got in mind?

I'll give you Brian Elliott for Matt Duchene
- bezz44

Throw in your secret peanut butter cookie recipe and I might just consider it

I'm listening. Whatcha got in mind?
- AlexF

Are you planning on competing or rebuilding a bit? I've got some young players like Shinkaruk, Terevainen and Scott Laughton…thinking about Mason.

Pretty excited for the season to start. Start October with an easy'ish' six points but it gets pretty tough from there on in.

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- Pacificgem

I think VAN starts slow with the new coach. First 3 games should be easy but I wouldn't count out going like 1-1-1 as the team gets comfortable

Throw in your secret peanut butter cookie recipe and I might just consider it
- Zogg

Done. The secret ingredient is shame.

I think VAN starts slow with the new coach. First 3 games should be easy but I wouldn't count out going like 1-1-1 as the team gets comfortable
- TheNugeIsHuge

You are correct, 1-1-1 is quite possible. I hope this team is 500 by the end of the month, anything else is gravy.

You are correct, 1-1-1 is quite possible. I hope this team is 500 by the end of the month, anything else is gravy.
- belcherbd

Apart from ice. Which is pretty dissimilar to gravy tbh...

Done. The secret ingredient is shame.
- bezz44

and tears of baby angels?

Are you planning on competing or rebuilding a bit? I've got some young players like Shinkaruk, Terevainen and Scott Laughton…thinking about Mason.
- LeftCoaster

I'm more inclined to competing now. This is a free fantasy hockey league. To tank a whole season is a total waste of time IMO.

I'm more inclined to competing now. This is a free fantasy hockey league. To tank a whole season is a total waste of time IMO.
- AlexF

Have a look at my roster then and PM me with what interests you.

I'm listening. Whatcha got in mind?
- AlexF

Who would you be willing to give up, and what do you need?

Have a look at my roster then and PM me with what interests you.
- LeftCoaster

Same with me. I can either outbid Lefty or at least push the price up for you

Same with me. I can either outbid Lefty or at least push the price up for you
- lumlums

Just looked at your squad -

This new hockey central pre-game basically seems like they really want to copy ESPN/FOX/CBS with their pre-game NFL coverage.

I think VAN starts slow with the new coach. First 3 games should be easy but I wouldn't count out going like 1-1-1 as the team gets comfortable
- TheNugeIsHuge

That's probably what I'd guess. Either 2-1 or 1-1-1 seems like a safe bet. This team will need to get it's points outside of the games against Cali teams because they'll dominate us as usual.

Just looked at your squad -
- LeftCoaster

I look forward to the day that you lose a goalie

I look forward to the day that you lose a goalie
- lumlums

jerk

That's probably what I'd guess. Either 2-1 or 1-1-1 seems like a safe bet. This team will need to get it's points outside of the games against Cali teams because they'll dominate us as usual.
- Nucker101

Might dominate, but not as badly as they did last year, I tend to think we'll at least go .500 against the Cali teams this year, which in my book is a win.

Someone trade me.

I'll move a young d-man like Bogosian/Voynov/Gelinas/Larsson plus a pick for a winger or goalie.

Might dominate, but not as badly as they did last year, I tend to think we'll at least go .500 against the Cali teams this year, which in my book is a win.
- DariusKnight

At least .500? That's a bold prediction.

jerk
- LeftCoaster

You definitely have a good starting team, but not much depth to cover for any injuries. I do enjoy having some good youth in reserve, as well as guys like Carle, Cogliano to also take the odd game

Someone trade me.

I'll move a young d-man like Bogosian/Voynov/Gelinas/Larsson plus a pick for a winger or goalie.
- Nucker101

I also need winger/goalie

I also need winger/goalie
- lumlums

Still a few decent back ups in FA.......

Well, I'm sure you'll understand that we use our own judgement on what he's doing in Calgary first, and any other heresay second. Last year our most truculent players played fourth line minutes. I don't expect that to change.



I was quoting a post that was criticizing Hartley with a great deal of conviction, but without any actual reasoning. The fact that Hartley took arguably the worst roster in the league and had them overachieving to the extent that they did (relative to teams that had comparably a much better team) is definitely something to his credit. That, in my opinion, is a win for Calgary.

It's like Calgary shot a 93 with a 30 handicap and Vancouver shot a 90 with a handicap of 6.
- TheBold

So the Flames wearing their new uniforms tonight?....rumour has it they're wearing dresses tonight