- VANTEL

He's but one of a hundred mouth-pieces who write for the Athletic. They make money when the engage the fans or general public. Their job isn't to be nice, it's to attract readers.
- LeftCoaster

I don't think I have ever read one article of the Athletic, even the ones posted here.

I have seen some snippets that I have read but I don't ever remember reading one complete article. It is not for me, No big deal.

I do see things posted here or on Twiiter that Rick says but I don't follow their show. Again, no big deal.

To me there is enough free stuff on the internet that I don't need to use their services.

I think Drance is a loudmouth and I turn off the volume almost all of the time. That is my choice but again those who enjoy him continue to do so.

Drance is the weather guy that is trying to get people riled up that it going to rain this weekend. There is a big difference between a reporter and an agitator.
- VANTEL

Well I think fans should be riled up.

I saw a Seravelli report this weekend that tied for 8th in the conference Calgary Flames are all-in this year for the cup heading into the TDL



That's where this team is headed in the future

I'd rather have this Antti Tuomisto kid from Detroit than a Carlo or a first round pick. Plus Wallinder and Rasmussen, of course.
- LeftCoaster

If Detroit is interested in Bo, I'd be okay with Wallinder + Rasmussen and if you can squeeze a 3rd piece out of them that's just the cherry on top.

I don't think I have ever read one article of the Athletic, even the ones posted here.

I have seen some snippets that I have read but I don't ever remember reading one complete article. It is not for me, No big deal.

I do see things posted here or on Twiiter that Rick says but I don't follow their show. Again, no big deal.

To me there is enough free stuff on the internet that I don't need to use their services.

I think Drance is a loudmouth and I turn off the volume almost all of the time. That is my choice but again those who enjoy him continue to do so.
- VANTEL

There are hundreds and hundreds of articles on the Athletic across a wide variety of sports, MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, Soccer, WNBA, Olympics, NCAA men & women, Boxing, World Cup, Golf....etc. etc.

I love listening to Drance, he's so passionate and while listening I know Aquilini can't help but listen too and want to put a hot knife through Drance's chest into his heart.

If Detroit is interested in Bo, I'd be okay with Wallinder + Rasmussen and if you can squeeze a 3rd piece out of them that's just the cherry on top.
- Nucker101

Agree...

Well I think fans should be riled up.

I saw a Seravelli report this weekend that tied for 8th in the conference Calgary Flames are all-in this year for the cup heading into the TDL



That's where this team is headed.
- Nucker101

love to chase mediocrity

Well I think fans should be riled up.

I saw a Seravelli report this weekend that tied for 8th in the conference Calgary Flames are all-in this year for the cup heading into the TDL



That's where this team is headed.
- Nucker101

What good is getting riled up going to do?

You want change then do what ASL does. Don't turn on the game. Nothing will bring about change that people stop paying and watching.

What good is getting riled up going to do?

You want change then do what ASL does. Don't turn on the game. Nothing will bring about change that people stop paying and watching.
- VANTEL

By that logic, no one should be in here posting about what this team should and shouldn't do and commenting on moves made.


Getting riled up is apart of being a sports fan

love to chase mediocrity
- BINGO!

Zip it - the Hurricanes have been around since 1979 and they only have one lucky Cup win, two Conference Championships, five Division Titles and ZERO of the coveted President's Trophies. You've got nothing to brag about.

The Canucks have nine years on you but they have three Conference Championships, ten Division Titles and TWO of the most coveted President's Trophies...so put a sock in it jellybean.

There are hundreds and hundreds of articles on the Athletic across a wide variety of sports, MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, Soccer, WNBA, Olympics, NCAA men & women, Boxing, World Cup, Golf....etc. etc.

I love listening to Drance, he's so passionate and while listening I know Aquilini can't help but listen too and want to put a hot knife through Drance's chest into his heart.
- LeftCoaster

I remember once Dave Pratt did a Eulogy to Neil McCrae. He came right out and said this is how you become the king of the heap. He basically said old Neil was a troll and knew what buttons to push to get the public riled up. He said he owes everything to old Neil for showing him how to agitate. Dave sat back and enjoyed all the money he made by getting the public angry. Drance has embraced that style of trolling and has done quite well for himself also. He has bought a house a car and feeds his family off pushing your buttons and good for him. Still not something I want to listen to so I turn it off.

Zip it - the Hurricanes have been around since 1979 and they only have one lucky Cup win, two Conference Championships, five Division Titles and ZERO of the coveted President's Trophies. You've got nothing to brag about.

The Canucks have nine years on you but they have three Conference Championships, ten Division Titles and TWO of the most coveted President's Trophies...so put a sock in it jellybean.
- LeftCoaster

I had to watch Jim Rutherford run a team with a cheap-ass owner for 19 years. I've seen this show before pal.

I had to watch Jim Rutherford run a team with a cheap-ass owner for 19 years. I've seen this show before pal.
- BINGO!

I remember once Dave Pratt did a Eulogy to Neil McCrae. He came right out and said this is how you become the king of the heap. He basically said old Neil was a troll and knew what buttons to push to get the public riled up. He said he owes everything to old Neil for showing him how to agitate. Dave sat back and enjoyed all the money he made by getting the public angry. Drance has embraced that style of trolling and has done quite well for himself also. He has bought a house a car and feeds his family off pushing your buttons and good for him. Still not something I want to listen to so I turn it off.
- VANTEL

I just listen to snippets of his rants on twitter. I love when he publicly calls out the Canucks management team for being so stupid...it's comical. Just my opinion.

By that logic, no one should be in here posting about what this team should and shouldn't do and commenting on moves made.


Getting riled up is apart of being a sports fan
- Nucker101

No, by my logic you should be paying everyone here like you do with Drance.

Anyways I think he is an idiot we don't need to go in for 20 pages about him.

I had to watch Jim Rutherford run a team with a cheap-ass owner for 19 years. I've seen this show before pal.
- BINGO!

I'm not your pal....friend.

I'm not your pal....friend.
- LeftCoaster

No, by my logic you should be paying everyone here like you do with Drance.

Anyways I think he is an idiot we don't need to go in for 20 pages about him.
- VANTEL

I actually like to read more about other teams since I can't follow them as closely(especially about teams/players that the Canucks are rumoured with in a Bo trade) plus they have fantasy football and hockey rankings, $1 a month is nothing.

But agreed, no need to discuss further.

- Nucker101

Eventually a cash-rich Texas loan-shark in his late 40's buys the team, dumps a poopload of money into it and saves it from itself so it's not all bad.

I'd rather have this Antti Tuomisto kid from Detroit than a Carlo or a first round pick. Plus Wallinder and Rasmussen, of course.
- LeftCoaster

Big kid, they want roster players though.

Big kid, they want roster players though.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yes, they want to remain competitive.

Boston sending two guys to the minors, are they making cap room or sending them down to get games in the AHL over the time off?

Yes, they want to remain competitive.
- Marwood

they've been competitive like twice in the last decade

Yes, they want to remain competitive.
- Marwood

Heard trade talks with teams are moving along quickly.

Heard trade talks with teams are moving along quickly.
- VanHockeyGuy

We'll see, we heard about a coaching change rumoured for months too, wouldn't be surprised if this Bo situation drags on too.


Still waiting for the first big trade by this regime almost 14 months into this