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Post by bostonfanwest on Sept 23, 2017 13:20:11 GMT -5
I'd like to see the rookies prove themselves over a period of time in the big leagues before Sweeney take that step. Unless it is getting rid of a cap dump like Beleskey of course. Belesky will cost us a prospect to move that cap hit, or a draft pick I definitely think so to, was just saying that is one vet I would want to be free of regardless. Given the projected cost we are likely stuck with him at least for now as we aren't in cap trouble atm.
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Post by bostonfanwest on Sept 23, 2017 13:22:22 GMT -5
Agreed again, no small task, we're not looking to shop any D'men (I don't think) or top six players but we have a plethora of bottom six guys that we can shop. On the other hand I'd be a little nervous about labeling some of these guys just bottom six guys because they have skill and once they're gone it could become a huge regret. Guys like Vatrano, Czarnik or Spooner etc. Maybe we can trade both Beleskey and Spooner to Columbus for Josh Anderson. He's an unsigned RFA that is a RWer, 6'3 220ish, can scrap a bit and put up 17 goals last year. Honestly don't know much about him or how much he might cost to sign or if Columbus would laugh their ass off at the suggestion but maybe worth a try. Columbus is not exactly rich at center. Columbus would laugh
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 23, 2017 18:08:05 GMT -5
Belesky will cost us a prospect to move that cap hit, or a draft pick I definitely think so to, was just saying that is one vet I would want to be free of regardless. Given the projected cost we are likely stuck with him at least for now as we aren't in cap trouble atm. His 1st season in Boston, it was a pretty good season..he had 15 goals 22 assists for 37 pts in 80 games. But me personally, those wern't the stats that impressed me. What I liked was his 260 hits which was something like 6th best in the entire league. it was by far his career best, before that his best was 101 less at 159 just the season before with the Ducks. IF he can play more like that, he could be a good addition, regardless of the cap hit..
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 23, 2017 22:17:08 GMT -5
Maybe we can trade both Beleskey and Spooner to Columbus for Josh Anderson. He's an unsigned RFA that is a RWer, 6'3 220ish, can scrap a bit and put up 17 goals last year. Honestly don't know much about him or how much he might cost to sign or if Columbus would laugh their ass off at the suggestion but maybe worth a try. Columbus is not exactly rich at center. Columbus would laugh They shouldn't laugh too much from a hockey trade perspective, Anderson a 12 minute a game guy and they are squabbling over 2 million x 2 years or 2 x 3 years. With that said they are probably laughing over anybody suggesting they take on 6.6 million in cap space (Beleskey,Spooner) when they appear to be a low budget team.
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Post by KSJ08 on Sept 24, 2017 11:22:15 GMT -5
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Post by bostonfanwest on Sept 24, 2017 13:38:25 GMT -5
A twitter war between Trump and Beleskey would be interesting. Trump would probably call him 'AHL Matt'.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 25, 2017 8:35:07 GMT -5
I like these glasses
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Post by DonnyBrook on Sept 25, 2017 9:22:08 GMT -5
on a side note...did all football players take a knee during the anthem yesterday.?
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Post by bostonfanwest on Sept 25, 2017 10:58:06 GMT -5
on a side note...did all football players take a knee during the anthem yesterday.? I heard it was around 200 which includes the whole Steelers roster, they stayed in the locker room for the anthem. Was really surprised the Steelers would do that.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Sept 25, 2017 11:12:10 GMT -5
on a side note...did all football players take a knee during the anthem yesterday.? I heard it was around 200 which includes the whole Steelers roster, they stayed in the locker room for the anthem. Was really surprised the Steelers would do that. prolly why they lost to the freakin bears....the pats did it too. i guess no one is a trump fan. bob costas had some candid things to say about trump. i dont want to open this can of worms but im not surprised.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 25, 2017 12:45:19 GMT -5
on a side note...did all football players take a knee during the anthem yesterday.? I heard it was around 200 which includes the whole Steelers roster, they stayed in the locker room for the anthem. Was really surprised the Steelers would do that. 1 Steeler came out for the anthem....and he is an Army vet.
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Post by madmarx on Sept 26, 2017 5:39:26 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2017 7:06:27 GMT -5
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 26, 2017 9:53:40 GMT -5
Seabass, maybe I'm just stupid, but I dont really understand the message behind this. Is the {call it punch line for sake of a better word} Making Habs look like they're praising Triump, I mean they are accepting sacrifice for the Dark Lord..
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2017 10:29:43 GMT -5
Seabass, maybe I'm just stupid, but I dont really understand the message behind this. Is the {call it punch line for sake of a better word} Making Habs look like they're praising Triump, I mean they are accepting sacrifice for the Dark Lord.. It is a slam to the Canadiens that haven't won a stanley cup since Bill Clinton. Hence the crossed out Bush and Obama...
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 26, 2017 12:42:25 GMT -5
Shit, I noticed the scratch outs but never paid enough attention to it..Good one my buddy..
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 26, 2017 13:49:33 GMT -5
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Post by RascalHoudi on Sept 26, 2017 14:55:00 GMT -5
Can't really complain about Bergy at 7 when Toews is at 16!! Bergy's reigh as a top 3 in the league may soon be over, but I think a lot of these prognosticators fail to recognize that he spent last year with a hernia- and he still played well enough to win the Selke. Would be great if the Swedish Chef (Bjork Bjork) fits into that line this year. Add a healthy Bergeron and a snarly Marchand and it may well be one of the best lines in the NHL this year.
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 27, 2017 0:09:41 GMT -5
Can't really complain about Bergy at 7 when Toews is at 16!! Bergy's reigh as a top 3 in the league may soon be over, but I think a lot of these prognosticators fail to recognize that he spent last year with a hernia- and he still played well enough to win the Selke. Would be great if the Swedish Chef (Bjork Bjork) fits into that line this year. Add a healthy Bergeron and a snarly Marchand and it may well be one of the best lines in the NHL this year. Just reading your post makes me think we're gonna do better than last season cause you just gave us 2 reasons as to why, 2 things we didnt have last yr and the only real subtraction I can think of is Dominic Moore.. IF Beleskey and Backes shows improvement, especially Beleskey, we might very well win the division and also a couple rounds in playoffs..
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2017 5:06:24 GMT -5
Can't really complain about Bergy at 7 when Toews is at 16!! Bergy's reigh as a top 3 in the league may soon be over, but I think a lot of these prognosticators fail to recognize that he spent last year with a hernia- and he still played well enough to win the Selke. Would be great if the Swedish Chef (Bjork Bjork) fits into that line this year. Add a healthy Bergeron and a snarly Marchand and it may well be one of the best lines in the NHL this year. Just reading your post makes me think we're gonna do better than last season cause you just gave us 2 reasons as to why, 2 things we didnt have last yr and the only real subtraction I can think of is Dominic Moore.. IF Beleskey and Backes shows improvement, especially Beleskey, we might very well win the division and also a couple rounds in playoffs.. I'll think of a couple of more reasons. Dominic Moore is definitely a loss and Beleskey, Backes and Vatrano can only improve on last years numbers. Jimmy Hayes is addition by subtraction. Carlo is bigger stronger and better than last year. We've added at least two skilled rookies maybe three. We have more depth and viable call ups.
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Post by madmarx on Sept 27, 2017 5:33:24 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2017 5:50:53 GMT -5
Are we talking about taking a knee during the Canadian anthem? I think if you're Canadian you have no business taking a knee during the American anthem. If they want to take a knee during the Canadian anthem that's their right and business. IMHO
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Post by fforr on Sept 27, 2017 6:27:38 GMT -5
The frustrating part is that this whole issue was starting to run out of steam and would have probably just run it’s course if the Tweeter in Chief doesn’t start running his mouth again.
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Post by madmarx on Sept 27, 2017 6:38:40 GMT -5
Are we talking about taking a knee during the Canadian anthem? I think if you're Canadian you have no business taking a knee during the American anthem. If they want to take a knee during the Canadian anthem that's their right and business. IMHO PK is a media whore and seeks attention where possible..
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Post by crafar01 on Sept 27, 2017 6:40:42 GMT -5
The frustrating part is that this whole issue was starting to run out of steam and would have probably just run it’s course if the Tweeter in Chief doesn’t start running his mouth again. And the most aggravating thing for me is things are escalating with North Korea and the only thing the fucking nitwits in this country - idiot Trump included - are concerned with is whether, or not a bunch of jocks are standing, or kneeling for the anthem. Me personally, I don't care one way, or the other. Living in this country they have the right to do either. And the people criticizing, or supporting them also have the right to think and say whatever they want, I just think there are bigger fish to fry. I read somewhere that when the act of drawing attention to something becomes bigger than the issue that inspired it, it tends to take away from said issue. And that is exactly what is happening right now.
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2017 7:34:17 GMT -5
The frustrating part is that this whole issue was starting to run out of steam and would have probably just run it’s course if the Tweeter in Chief doesn’t start running his mouth again. And the most aggravating thing for me is things are escalating with North Korea and the only thing the fucking nitwits in this country - idiot Trump included - are concerned with is whether, or not a bunch of jocks are standing, or kneeling for the anthem. Me personally, I don't care one way, or the other. Living in this country they have the right to do either. And the people criticizing, or supporting them also have the right to think and say whatever they want, I just think there are bigger fish to fry. I read somewhere that when the act of drawing attention to something becomes bigger than the issue that inspired it, it tends to take away from said issue. And that is exactly what is happening right now. I think Trump is the master of the distraction game, anytime he wants the focus to come off something real like North Korea or a Russian investigation he tweets out something ridiculous for the media to shift their attention.
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2017 7:36:39 GMT -5
Are we talking about taking a knee during the Canadian anthem? I think if you're Canadian you have no business taking a knee during the American anthem. If they want to take a knee during the Canadian anthem that's their right and business. IMHO PK is a media whore and seeks attention where possible.. PK does love attention, maybe if he's not careful he could find himself deported back to Canada.
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Post by crafar01 on Sept 27, 2017 9:15:37 GMT -5
And the most aggravating thing for me is things are escalating with North Korea and the only thing the fucking nitwits in this country - idiot Trump included - are concerned with is whether, or not a bunch of jocks are standing, or kneeling for the anthem. Me personally, I don't care one way, or the other. Living in this country they have the right to do either. And the people criticizing, or supporting them also have the right to think and say whatever they want, I just think there are bigger fish to fry. I read somewhere that when the act of drawing attention to something becomes bigger than the issue that inspired it, it tends to take away from said issue. And that is exactly what is happening right now. I think Trump is the master of the distraction game, anytime he wants the focus to come off something real like North Korea or a Russian investigation he tweets out something ridiculous for the media to shift their attention. Trump has certainly fed this particular fire, but I feel like it is mostly the morons here in the US that continue to drive stupidity like this. Another case in point - look at all the mass media attention that Deflategate got, and by mass media I mean the major news networks, not just the sports related ones. It was the lead story, or at least a top story for almost every news outlet for a good share of the year. Ahead of many other things that should have been way more important to us. But what was the majority worried about? The economy? The situation in the middle east? Nope. We've got to know if a football team played with under inflated balls...such riveting and life altering news...and for about a year straight. Unreal.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 27, 2017 11:44:57 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 27, 2017 11:47:15 GMT -5
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