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glove_was_stuck
Boston Bruins
Location: *flush*, MA
Joined: 04.27.2011

Sep 1 @ 8:15 AM ET
What



Are



You



Talking



About?

- eichiefs9



I don't have the slightest clue

j.boyd919
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 06.14.2011

Sep 1 @ 8:44 AM ET
what's the site we go to for those fancy advanced stats comparing 2 dmen? Like the one Todd did of Fowler vs Severson?
- MartysBetter88


http://ownthepuck.blogspot.com/
j.boyd919
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 06.14.2011

Sep 1 @ 8:45 AM ET
You might be right but at least they have won the cup. I don't think Claude has a shot. Unless you believe flyer fans about their endless prospect pool.
- Bobd62


...they do have a very good prospect pool, possibly top 5 in the league...
John Jaeckel
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: www.the-rink.com
Joined: 11.19.2006

Sep 1 @ 8:48 AM ET
Think a swap for Ryane Clowe gets is done?
- Mr.Bobby



Dunno, TVR is an interesting proposition. What I heard earlier this summer is they were looking at a D for D swap: TVR for John Moore.

Hawks don't really need more D after signing Campbell and Kempny though. What the Hawks need is a top 6 LW—or someone who can atl east skate with Toews and Hossa and make some space. Does TVR alone get that done? Mmmmm dunno, likely not.

What he is: a smart, stable guy who can shoot the the puck and play either side, and cost-certain at 900K.

What he isn't: athletic enough to be anything more than a #5 on a lot of teams, maybe a #4 in a pinch with the right partner.

If you were looking to add quality, versatile depth at a low cap hit—nice add.
smitty426
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 01.30.2006

Sep 1 @ 9:25 AM ET
Dunno, TVR is an interesting proposition. What I heard earlier this summer is they were looking at a D for D swap: TVR for John Moore.

Hawks don't really need more D after signing Campbell and Kempny though. What the Hawks need is a top 6 LW—or someone who can atl east skate with Toews and Hossa and make some space. Does TVR alone get that done? Mmmmm dunno, likely not.

What he is: a smart, stable guy who can shoot the the puck and play either side, and cost-certain at 900K.

What he isn't: athletic enough to be anything more than a #5 on a lot of teams, maybe a #4 in a pinch with the right partner.

If you were looking to add quality, versatile depth at a low cap hit—nice add.

- John Jaeckel


The trade would be more of a each guy goes home to play.
TVR is 35 mins from his hometown playing in Newark and Moore grew up outside of Chicago. Talent wise Moore can skate and has O ability, TVR plays both sides as noted and looks like hes learning with each gamme
Bobd62
New York Rangers
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Joined: 11.14.2015

Sep 1 @ 9:52 AM ET
...they do have a very good prospect pool, possibly top 5 in the league...
- j.boyd919

That may be true but the only one who made an impact so far is ghost.they have talked up their prospects for years now and until they make an impact they are just that. Prospects and I'm willing to bet flyer fans will be the first to come down on ranger fans if vesey is a bust. They are the ultimate hypocrites.
all-pgh
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: PA
Joined: 05.14.2014

Sep 1 @ 9:53 AM ET


These are (frank)ing hideous.

- j.boyd919
Did they drag him out of a bar and make him get this picture taken?
Bobd62
New York Rangers
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Joined: 11.14.2015

Sep 1 @ 9:59 AM ET
Did they drag him out of a bar and make him get this picture taken?

- all-pgh

Nah he's rich probably did an eightball in the bathroom with the camera guy
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Sep 1 @ 10:05 AM ET
...they do have a very good prospect pool, possibly top 5 in the league...
- j.boyd919


Leave the Rangers fan to his delusions. When reality hits he'll understand.
Alexzanki
Columbus Blue Jackets
Location: Montreal, QC
Joined: 06.03.2008

Sep 1 @ 10:05 AM ET
I don't have the slightest clue


- glove_was_stuck

I think this is the worst

Bobd62
New York Rangers
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Joined: 11.14.2015

Sep 1 @ 10:10 AM ET
Leave the Rangers fan to his delusions. When reality hits he'll understand.
- dragonoffrost

Good point. But when is reality dumb ass that's my point what do you think? 5 10 years before reality kicks in
RobShouts
St Louis Blues
Location: Orlando, FL
Joined: 07.13.2013

Sep 1 @ 10:13 AM ET
Can I just clarify the rumour please?

Are you saying there is a cap strapped team with good Dmen going to give the Devils the players - ala the Hawks & Bruins?

Or,

Are you saying that there's going to be a last minute move of Dmen to the Devils?

So it's actually time related moves (ie: last minute), or cap restraints moves?

I was under the impression the Ducks aren't close to the cap itself, just their internal self imposed cap? Are the Blues in cap trouble?

Fowler, Lindholm & Shats.

My ketchup bottle whispered to me this morning, it said Shero will Aquire a Dman with picks or prospects but no roster player. The little bastard wouldn't tell me any names though. So can either of the aforementioned Dmen be had with picks &/or prospects as per my source??

- Aussiepenguin


The Blues were in cap trouble if Backes wasn't going to budge, which he didn't. Unloading Shattenkirk would only help. They still don't have any money to spend, but Schwartz signed longterm for a discount, Bouwmeester's contract will likely be gone soon, and Steen is either going to have to sign short term for less money (because he's slowing down) or they'll let him walk.
PapaSquat
Florida Panthers
Location: NY
Joined: 06.02.2015

Sep 1 @ 10:16 AM ET
I think Eklund needs some 'D' help, if you know what I mean
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Sep 1 @ 10:18 AM ET
I think Eklund needs some 'D' help, if you know what I mean
- PapaSquat

LOL like he needs better defenseman because he plays goalie, right?
j.boyd919
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 06.14.2011

Sep 1 @ 10:19 AM ET
Leave the Rangers fan to his delusions. When reality hits he'll understand.
- dragonoffrost


Provorov

Sprong for Provorov.

You have to take that trade just because bought our left over vegas gold at discount.
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Sep 1 @ 10:22 AM ET
Good point. But when is reality dumb ass that's my point what do you think? 5 10 years before reality kicks in
- Bobd62


2-3 years and it won't be a one year flash in the pan reality it's going to be 5-10 years after that that the Flyers are in Cup contention not just making the playoffs.
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Sep 1 @ 10:23 AM ET
Provorov

Sprong for Provorov.

You have to take that trade just because bought our left over vegas gold at discount.

- j.boyd919


Not happening. Ivan, Sam,Travis and Shayne are the keys to the Flyers resurgence. I can't wait to see them all in orange and black (without the gold). I think three of those might see time in the gold jersey though. Shayne will, Ivan and Sam may. I wouldn't be shocked if an injury late in the season brings Travis up.
PapaSquat
Florida Panthers
Location: NY
Joined: 06.02.2015

Sep 1 @ 10:28 AM ET
LOL like he needs better defenseman because he plays goalie, right?
- eichiefs9


More like he needs a bigger stick to get into certain places
j.boyd919
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 06.14.2011

Sep 1 @ 10:30 AM ET
2-3 years and it won't be a one year flash in the pan reality it's going to be 5-10 years after that that the Flyers are in Cup contention not just making the playoffs.
- dragonoffrost


honest question, with Giroux being close to 30... would you rather ship him out now for a younger return that will be ready for those 5-10 years, or keep Giroux through his contract/career? I guess same Q could be for Voracek (whose contract looks kinda gross right now).
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Sep 1 @ 10:33 AM ET
honest question, with Giroux being close to 30... would you rather ship him out now for a younger return that will be ready for those 5-10 years, or keep Giroux through his contract/career? I guess same Q could be for Voracek (whose contract looks kinda gross right now).
- j.boyd919


G I keep. Jake, I'm torn on if he bounces back this season I keep him also.

I'm worried about the prospect pool on wing. If some of the young centers hit we could maybe move G to wing and take some of the burden off during the later years of his career.
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Sep 1 @ 10:42 AM ET
I don't have the slightest clue


- glove_was_stuck


those are my (frank)ing favorite, bring them back
j.boyd919
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 06.14.2011

Sep 1 @ 11:24 AM ET
G I keep. Jake, I'm torn on if he bounces back this season I keep him also.

I'm worried about the prospect pool on wing. If some of the young centers hit we could maybe move G to wing and take some of the burden off during the later years of his career.

- dragonoffrost


I feel like losing Jagr hurt G a ton, that line of JJ-G-Harts was insanely good that year.
systemtool
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Real men always have to poo, ON
Joined: 09.12.2007

Sep 1 @ 11:37 AM ET
Eklund: Source: Devils closing in on "D Help." Buzzcast @ 1, Patreon @3
- Eklund


Viagra?
mlindsay
Montreal Canadiens
Location: ON
Joined: 06.16.2010

Sep 1 @ 11:47 AM ET
what's the site we go to for those fancy advanced stats comparing 2 dmen? Like the one Todd did of Fowler vs Severson?
- MartysBetter88

www.man-on-man.com
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Sep 1 @ 11:49 AM ET
I feel like losing Jagr hurt G a ton, that line of JJ-G-Harts was insanely good that year.
- j.boyd919


Yes that line was good but G really hasn't had steady linemates since then. I miss Jagr here also. But understand why it happened.
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