Florida Panthers : Free Agency Live Blog - David Booth remains a Cat
I'm not comfortable with that tail.
We're just going to ramp this up and get the party started.
And here's a question: why hasn't a rat been incorporated into a new secondary logo? Seems criminal that the club is not following up on that. Oh well.
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Hi All
Thanks for dropping in. We have a shoes-off policy at the door.
Hope you’ll continue to hit The Box as the night – and day – go on. Once more, you hear a rumor, have a suggestion, need to rant…post it up here. We’re gonna lead the free world as “Panthers Info Central”.
I can’t be here every second, but collectively, we can climb mountains. Let’s hear it all.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice post by Dave Joseph at the official site:
No one really seems to know how active teams will be come Wednesday due to the cap and economic climate. Vancouver’s GM Mike Gillis is in Sweden trying to negotiate a deal to keep Henrik and Daniel Sedin, who some believe could command $7 million a season each.
That’s market value, chilluns.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just beat me to it!
Keep it coming!
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bouw signed per TSN. Whooppppeee. Where are you Andy?? I like Cammy. Watched lots of Flames games last season.
by sydarm on Jun 30, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m so thrilled for him. That’s wonderful. Just awesome. Phenomenal. Spectacular.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was soooo tempted to throw Gratton into the poll.
Next year.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kudos, Sydarm: Bouw signs for five years, $6.6M (reported). WOW!!!!!
On. The. Cheap.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not even a FLA fan and I am filled with rage for Bouwmeester. Screw that guy.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jun 30, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s funny, Fehr…there really is no hatred here. Pockets of it, yes, but generally nothing crazy. We’ve been expecting this for soooooo long that it doesn’t even register as a problem, or offensive, or traitorous.
Personally? I’m thrilled the watch-andwait deal is over and done with.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure you are happy that the sideshow is done, I can definitely appreciate that. I’m just annoyed that I think he intentionally mislead the Panthers and killed (or at least helped GMJM kill) his trade value. If he had just said “I don’t want to be here” then fine, the front office could move him. He said he wouldn’t sign before July 1, which kills the trade value for his rights (weird how that all turned out, huh). Granted, GMJM should have read between the lines and known he wasn’t going to resign, but J-Bo just acted like a stuck up cock-tease through the whole process. All this by a guy who has accomplished exactly what in his hockey life?
by Fehr and Balanced on Jun 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is already on the Flames Roster
They moved quickly.

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by WpgMikos on Jun 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait till he goes to Edmonton for the first time. Wanna see that reception.
Nice pickup, Wpg.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. Still impressed that you guys got a 3rd rounder!!
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by WpgMikos on Jun 30, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we now PLEASE collectively move along? Unless of course Bertuzzi gets a 2-year $12M deal in TO.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? We’re bringing back Bert and The Eagle?
by sydarm on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eddie is attempting a comeback. Berto’s been doing that for four years.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Eddie is in shape in turn to face Hasek in his 2010 Olympic comeback!
by Fehr and Balanced on Jun 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cammalleri is leading in a landslide on the previous poll.
And the rat thing is my mission in life. Get it on the shoulder. NOW.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you’ve been wanting them to retired the sun/palm tree/hockey stick for forever now :)
by CLG_74 on Jun 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if it’s a respectable replacement. Otherwise, keep it as is.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i voted yes on the rat, as long as it looks nothing like that dumb rat they have on scoreboards in the arena trying to pump up the crowd.
by milhouse on Jun 30, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes, no…..NOT the cartoon rat. A realistic rat silhouette would be nice. Maybe a contest as to what it should look like?
by CLG_74 on Jun 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m talkin’ a mean rat here, people. Nothing Disney.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, something closer to a picture of Mike Ricci?
by milhouse on Jun 30, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something mean & ferocious like this?

:-P
by CLG_74 on Jun 30, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Olli and J-Bo will be road roomies…
Bo + Phaneuf + Olli + Iginla = $$$ wow… wonder if they’ll be able to put a full 20 man roster on the ice all 82 games… they didn’t last year, lol.
Anyhoo, I’m not expecting much action from the Panthers in free agency, beyond resignings at least. Of course, if for whatever reason they can’t get anyone re-signed, they’d kinda have to look elsewhere. right? i mean that just makes sense, but you never know with this franchise. should be an interesting 24 hours.
by Stanley C. on Jun 30, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
normally, i wouldn’t threadjack, but if you wander over to my site you might get some entertainment on my post about Calgary playing with a 16 man roster.
Anyway, the last thing I’m going to say about Jay Bo, is I will laugh hysterically if the Flames replicate this year next season, by getting beat in the first round because they have zero offensive punch beyond their first line.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turned down their money, I would guess.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bored
Will Heatley waive his NTC and go to the Oilslick?
by sydarm on Jun 30, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not if he has a choice in the matter.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like its a done deal!

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by WpgMikos on Jun 30, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Insane. You really – REALLY – can’t write this stuff.
by Donny Rivette on Jun 30, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard it’s not official yet. Still has a few minutes?
by sydarm on Jun 30, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NHL.com is now reporting it.
Although they are quoting Sportsnet & TSN. You’d think the NHL would be privy to this without those sources.
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by WpgMikos on Jun 30, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done deal. This one’s a lock. * Boy do I have to book a flight to the Med *
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm Calgary and Edmonton boards saying no go.
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
battle for alberta
Wow my pals in Cowtown a bit too full of themselves today!
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s done. Bouw is now officially a Flame. Good for him. So special.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When is the 1st game between Cgy & Edm?
Should be a good tilt.
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by WpgMikos on Jul 1, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Dan Tencer in Edmonton Heatley didn’t waive. The Flamers are lovin that one.
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just read same thing on RDS
Heatley ne veut pas passer aux Oilers - which in English says…..No way jose Edmonton.
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by WpgMikos on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. You shouls see the Calgary board. They’re gonna be drunk for a month.
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…right up until the second week of October.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Didn’t waive”? Not following. But I want to!
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the silence out of the Billboard is deafening.
Why isn’t Booth signed already – get it done. I do appreciate what they had to do with Eminger, getting burned by arbitration would’ve been bad.
And their blog/press release is fairly vague, no mention of some of the 2 UFA they should pursue – ie Cammelleri, Tanguay.
They really need to make a splash, right now its just a drip.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 6:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
still waiting to hear david booth and 5 years and millions in the same sentence…..
just wondering, any of you guys go on the miami herald or sun sentinel sites and read their panthers blogs?? its amazing how much bashing the people on there do, as well as the writers. dave hyde’s the latest, making fun of this new endeavor with Rosenhaus. While it might be a little strange, i give the team credit for being creative and unique and trying to do what it can to win over a very fickle and apathetic sports market. granted, bringing in a goal-scorer would create the same buzz. just wanted to see what you guys, who don’t seem to be as hard on the team as others, had to say about that. it really makes me angry sometimes. hopefully today there will be something news-worthy to talk about and not just more rumors..
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Creative marketing is fine. If it actually results in my season ticket price dropping its even better.
But marketing does not replace getting appropriate talent. This team has been through so much good talent during its history and much of it was lost without capitalizing on it.
I’d rather see them sign 1 great player and a few good ones to round out this team and get it performing.
All the marketing in the world cannot replace performance. Whatever the marketing department tells you contradicting this is flat out wrong.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely agree. and i think it is supposed to lower your ticket price. i can’t complain, i am not a ticket holder as i dont live close enough to go to the games, yet. but you’re absolutely right, put a winning product out and us south floridians will flock to it…even without the creative marketing schemes.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree too. Personally I don’t care if they win or lose…,don’t mean that in a nasty way, I like the team either way. Most people probably don’t share my view but yeah….build a great team and they’ll
come.
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m getting nervous too. I’m relatively new to (NHL anyway) hockey. Not sure I can go through this angst every year. If Booth wants to stay long-term, and Andy would take a sensible offer.. Whazzup?!
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait until about 3 pm. You’ll be mummified.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quiet day so far. I guess Gomez moving is the big news so far. I think it’s funny, but Gainey could have had his underperforming center who was actually from Quebec if he would have called Holmgren. The guy obviously was not thinking straight last night.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gainey’s not been himself for a while now. At least he got his draft pick who’s local…the fans are loving him
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justin Duberman (Andy’s agent):
“The Panthers have his rights until noon tommorrow and the Panthers have until noon to make an offer, if they want him back, that’s agreeable to Craig, and at this point it hasn’t happened. We had a few conversations today. Both were brief. The Panthers did in fact make an offer. It wasn’t agreeable by us. If they want to readjust it, they can. If not, come noon tommorrow we’ll start talking to other teams.”
Stiff.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sedins stay in VAN…5 year extension
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they had to do it. Reasonable contracts, I suppose.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christensen with Ducks . Hard to do anything I’m at work (loser me)
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 11:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the biggest problem I am having with this Rosenhaus stuff, is the timing. It is obviously a cover up for what I am going to assume to be lack of action in free agency, and potentially losing some key current players as well.
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was just thinking the same thing, milhouse…poor timing. although the two are different aspects of the team, the whole front office should be focused on the events of today and getting Booth and Leopold signed! yormark really has no say in that, and its all his doing with rosenhaus, so hopefully its not involving deboer and sexton too much.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y’know, I had been thinking something along those lines as well. I am in fear that Reinprecht is going to be our big signing and that’s all until they go overseas.
by drscruf on Jul 1, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I’m wondering, as a lawyer, can I file a class action on behalf of all Panthers season ticket holders and sue them for fraud and misrepresentation?
Hmm. Nothing like being bored at home for a few days to get the brain moving.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neil turns down $1.7M from the Sens
Wonder what he’s thinking? That number seems high to me.
by drscruf on Jul 1, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I get the impression he doesn’t want to be there anyway. Remember when he was “sorta” traded to the Cats at the deadline?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if he’d want to be here. Not for that sort of money, of course, but I wouldn’t mind seeing Neil wearing the palm tree/hockey stick on his shoulder.
by drscruf on Jul 1, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think he’d be a DeBoer-type of guy?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm hope something more exciting happens. Like so many others, I’ll miss Andy If he doesn’t sign. Becauuse of his goalie skills… definitely not because of his ADD/ ogling thing. That’s disturbing no matter who it comes from.
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s why he’s a perfect fit for the fishsticks
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this coming from a Whale? You’re alright with me!
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Panthers are promoting a player tracker at their site:
http://panthers.nhl.com/transactions/PlayerTracker09.htm
Lets see some Cat negotiation and signing action today!
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else have that sinking feeling in their stomachs that the Panthers are just going to re-sign a couple guys (Dvorak\Skrastins) and then just sit back and watch?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really believe they’ll get someone of substance. Unless they have hella-faith in Frolik, Repik, Matthias, Ellerby.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure is quiet all over the web…everyone’s holding a collective breath
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i never was expecting much from us today. so i can’t say just resigning booth, skrastins, leopold and dvorak will be a letdown. it will actually be far from it.
someone please help me with this RFA status…if we don’t sign Booth by ten minutes, does that mean he’s a goner? we can match any other teams offer, but can’t he take which one he chooses?
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He can sign a sheet but the Cats have the right to match anything at whatever price. Dangerous stuff cuz it can blow your whole salary structure out of whack by overpayin a guy
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they hadn’t offered that “qualifying offer” by the deadline Monday (which they did), he would have been an unrestricted free agent in about 4 minutes. Still not sure why it’s taking so long to get a deal done.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess they could wait all day before announcing. Some crazy strategy?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This year its been very last minute with almost every deal. No team has acted decisively in getting their players signed.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It has been a pattern recently.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ding ding ding….the clock strikes 12.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW: thanks for being here, folks. It’s my pleasure having you all.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As always, a pleasure to be here, W4E. Let’s hope there’s some action today so we get something to talk about.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im feeling the same way….hope we’re not just talking about potentials….
the thing that bothers me the most about our lack agressiveness in free agency is the fact that even the Lightning will probably make a splash…theres talks of them going after a BIG defensemen, an obvious need…yet nothing from the BAC.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Lightning have become a joke… for all the moves and all the money they threw around last offseason, it just goes to show that it doesn’t just take a recognizable name to put points on the board.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roloson on the market
Edmonton looks like they might need a starting goaltender… think Andy might get a call from the Oil?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t he just short of his 53rd birthday?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy it stinks I have to be at work & this is the only time I can really check to see what is going on, until I get home from work, but I have errands to do right afterwards….sigh :-/
by CLG_74 on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More like I’ll know after 7pm sometime…talk about major reading/catching up to do lol
by CLG_74 on Jul 1, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OHLUND TO TAMPA
We’ll do it that way from here on out
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s your Tampa link… Ohlund to Tampa… hahahaha
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TSN says 7 years..3.75 million per….nuts!
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well yea, just saying that they’d make a move….couldn’t have a much better day…Johnson on the mound for the marlins and waiting waiting waiting waiting.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where are you getting your updates from?
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I got the TSN Free Agent Frenzy blog up on the computer, and NHL Live on the tele.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twitter (which will crash in mere moments) and TSN’s Dreger blog:
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283416
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
February’s in Tampa are a lot nicer than Vancouver. Maybe he’s just looking for a nice, quiet place to retire… winning optional.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the hawks endeared themselves to me greatly this year…i guess you could say they’re my Western team? hossa there would be scary.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should about wrap it up for Havlat, then
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
leaving him free to come here?! haha
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i feel like that’s questionable. he did get WRECKED.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if only we could still trade Anderson to the oils.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New vice president of operations for Rochester Amerks: TED NOLAN???
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good to hear…hopefully he can turn our guys into pros knowing what it takes from his experience
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohlund will get 22.5 of the 24.5 in the next 5 years…. wow, that’s what I call a front-loaded contract…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bertuzzi was in Toronto last night. Yikes.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stan…you on Dreger/TSN? If so I’ll grab Sportsnet
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m on the TSN.ca FAF live blog. I think Dreger’s the guy on there
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kewl. Sportsnet’s got nuthin…now on ESPN…I’ll shadow LeBrun and Burnside. Yes, I abhor the WWL, but these two are top notch
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pens players saying Scuderi is gone. We’ll see
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dreger says Hossa close to signing in Chicago
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thankfully all these updates aren’t about guys I want in Florida….except Hossa, but we knew that was a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong shot.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hossa was never coming to Florida. His move from Pittsburgh to Detroit last summer showed all he cares about is winning (ironic how that turned out, no?)
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dvorak resigned, 2 years….3.4 mil, per Dreger.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can’t imagine there was THAT much interest in Dvo. Could be wrong, I guess. What is the deal with pels anyway?
by drscruf on Jul 1, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t be too long before we find out. His name will pop up somewhere
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lightning offer Conklin $1.7M, 2 years. No decision yet.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t they just make a big deal with Mike Smith a couple summers ago? Wasn’t he supposed to be the savior in net in Tampa?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’ve had six saviours in that time. Who can keep up? I believe you’re right.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are. my good friend is a Bolt’s fan and swears that Smith is good enough to get them to the playoffs…guess Kroules doesn’t feel the same.
in other news, Marlins Stadium IS NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the Lightning backup Ramo surprised the Bolts by bolting… for Russia, so they needed a #2. Conklin is as good a backup as you can probably get. I wouldn’t have minded seeing florida make an offer to Conklin.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We may have…nothing concrete on the Bolts yet
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smith is definitely a legit goalie and tampa’s starter. He’s one of those amazing goalies on a really bad team.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dvorak resigned!
News on the Panthers front. Does this mean Pelts is out?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kovalev to re-up with MTL…for $8.8M (2 years)? Insanity.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where are you reading this stuff? Argh, I refuse to believe I don’t have the most up to date links! lol
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m only using reputable names off of twitter. I know and agree on links – I sometimes over-do it – but things are flying so fast I’d never keep up
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything confirmed we’ll post in the title bar of the comments
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cats’ twitter says “more to come” after announcing dvorak’s resigning.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aucoin is an ex-Flame now,but he’s Lao 35. Crap lunch break is over.
by sydarm on Jul 1, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone i would also like on our team….any one else feel the same?
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem with him. Got a bum rap in TO. Not his fault.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Frozen Pond; David Booth announcement coming soon…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually I guess it is. Somewhere, Bertuzzi cries in the night
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now for something completely different… great match going on in Wimbledon quarterfinal, Roddick v. Hewitt, making it hard to focus on al these rumors… 1 set a piece, 5-5 in the 3rd.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That Roddick’s pretty good, eh?
Got nothing on Bill Kurtis
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
following Roddick on twitter has ruined Wimbledon due to tape delays…he always tweets what happens in his matches….Hanley Ramirez with two more RBI today, 10 straight games with an RBI…What A STUD…..he certainly knows how to score, give him a hockey stick! hahahahhaha
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roddick match is live now. I’ve given up trying to avoid any news to watch tape delayed events. It’s pointless.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tried to do that with the Panthers games in the end of the year….hard to manage not seeing that bottom line rollin on ESPN
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goldie speculating on lines – and it includes Booth:
http://twitter.com/goldieonice
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d be a lot happier seeing that Horton\Weiss\Booth line 2nd, and sitting the Tarnaskys and Krepses more often then not… I’m all for gritty checking lines… but come on…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed….and thought Tarnasky was done with the team? guess not.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Goldie has Matthias up over Repik? Repik outperformed Matthias in the few games they were up last year…
And I know I just read somewhere that Tarnasky was signed for 1 more year, but now I can’t find it.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Goldie’s twitter; “goldieonice: Peltonen still a FA. Tarnasky is signed for next year”
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
taking a little break from the computer screen, giving me head aches….hopefully there will be a resigning to discuss when i return!
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good lord, im gone for an hour and there is 117 new messages!
what’d i miss?!
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing unfortunately….i guess nobody has money to burn this year.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The deals that have gone down are a LOT lower than I imagined.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offers and rumors are flying. Teams are trying to go low, players think they deserve more, so no big moves as of yet realy. Blame it on the economy.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you’re telling me that the players arent biting on this form of payment?
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was musing about installing a portable toilet at my desk
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adrien Dater reporting it, so I’ll believe it
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Guys
taking a break from work to say hey!! Did we sign Hossa and the Sedins yet????
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
......we signed Joe Sakic? Seriously?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol.....well thanks for that. Got my hopes up.
have we signed anybody?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE!!!!!!!!
I REALLY wanted to keep D-vo…..any news on Peltz?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hard to believe that the most exciting thing today has been Orr to TO, only because if I was a Leafs fan I’d be really pissed right now that Burke has done pretty much nothing (not that he had a lot to work with)
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just read the Canucks re-sighed the Sedins for 5 years
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Booth signed to 6 year extension. via twitter
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
giggidy!!!
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booth 6 year extension – terms not disclosed yet.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do you think the 6 year deal puts a C on his jersey?
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
makes sense… i miss the old skrudland/mellanby days
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah....not sure he is the 'locker room leader' yet. Hopefully soon tho
But that does raise a good question….who DOES end up getting the C, if anyone?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stillman, with Weiss/McCabe on the As
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW. IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!! just got back from the shower, and come back and lo and behold….heres what we’ve been waiting for. six year deal exactly what i wanted to see. and looks as though Anderson is gone….where do we turn and can we put the TVo to _ talks away yet?
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We self-clean
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN says 6 years, 25.5 mil…..great to see. +1 more for Sexton.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome, one of my favorite Cats
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is all of our news done from the BAC? what do we think?
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta replace Andy if that COL deal is true
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do we have anybody good enough to call up at goal....dont think so
Beckford-Tseu would be top choice, which means we’ll likely bring in someone
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was I under a rock or something....we signed Reinprecht?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Signed him immediately after the trade
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, i feel like a jackass for missing that!!
shows you how much people care about hockey in the south florida radio business…..nobody said anythign @ work
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i think for an hour on saturday mornigns they put Moller on
during hockey season….of course
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANDERSON TO COLORADO - CONFIRMED
$1.8M for two years. It was fun, Andy.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a bargain...
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT SUCKS. I would have been cool with anything under 2.5 mil for Andy
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So where do we turn for the G2 spot? Do we try to get one of those Colorado goalies now sans job? or do we hope\pray Vokoun stays healthy and just use Beckford-Tseu or Plante until Markstrom is ready next season?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forget our boys in the minors. Not near up to it.
Clemmy, baby!
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clemmenson?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is he available? thought he was Marty's replacement
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be SICK.
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow....they'll be sick!
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
scary team to see in Helsinki. hoping Sexton has a surprise up his sleeve
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conklin down to two teams: St. Louis and ?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still no conf on Kovalev re-signing with MTL
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goldie says Andy to COL not in stone yet.
Everyone else says it is.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well if GOLIDE says it....
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NHL Live, TSN reporting Andy to the Avs is done deal.
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Behold the Twitter ravings of a lunatic:
Eklund: Hossa is a Hawk as is being speculated, then Huet has been dealt.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you get the day off from work for this D? :o)
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Worked the a.m.
Can you imagine a world where I’d miss this?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can I....? Yes. Do I like it....Noooooo way.
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There may be more ppl in this live chat then at the Marlins game right now....lol
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can’t follow. I’ve texted(?) but nothing back yet
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
next step....litter box mobile
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man…you’re right…but I’m not getting younger!!!
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way: they’re working on it.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so i read in the billion e-mails we get
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hossa: 12 yrs, $5.2M per. Hellaciously cheap.
Strange day.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only bothersome because that’s affordable by this team’s standards even. 12-year deals are insane….only in hockey.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 years.....? who he is, gretzky?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just ask Garth Snow and Rick DiPietro how those 12 year deals work out…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so that basically means that Chicago ain’t winning a cup in the next decade.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no but they'll win the West like 8 of those 12 years
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna have to re-sign Kane and Toews at some point
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should be announcing the signing of Chris Chelios to an 8-year deal any moment in Chi Town
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
Belfour will be next
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, you guys should write for HO
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohlund conference call at 2:30…anyone in?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I get absolutley no cell phone service here....
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Roddick and Hewitt going to the 5th set…)
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roddick is the one that looks like Stiffler, right? :o)
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Walker to Tampa, 4 years. Here they go.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TWITTER@FlaPanthers Looks like Craig is moving onto Colorado. Wish him the best.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets hope not too much, maybe TVo will make us forget him.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is getting paid handsomely to do that.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at us…we’re hoping the starter makes us forget about the backup. Only in Florida.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to put it into perspective....
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now THATS wishful thinking
alltho maybe with a team that scores more then 3 gpg….
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but u never know u always have to be ready for injuries just incase
by SNOOP97DAWG on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
drat!
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant honestly think that is a possibility....
its too good of a move for it to happen. Unless Randy REALLY wants to make a splash.
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he won’t be our #2 next year… better pick someone up fast, although maybe this will make my Mike Brodeur jersey value skyrocket…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the Flyers may sign him, they are playing the winter classic next year after all.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only thing i can take from Anderson leaving is that i’m wondering what the panthers offered and if it was ever even discussed for him to be the #1 here. we all speculated that with TVo trtades and what not but that’s all it probably was…speculation from the fans.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the way goalies are going today, i expect our backup to be signed today unless he’s coming from our system…PLEASE no.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s NOT coming from our system. I’ll eat my hats if it goes that way.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avs got him for $900 bones. I’m blown away.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
900....?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a great raise from the 550 he was making, but still…
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN says Andy 2 years $3.6 mil
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$900, i thought it was 2 yrs- 3.6?
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thought it was 1.8 total…uh oh…get back to ya
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Goldie’s blog… “Anderson gets 1.8 mill per year with colorado” for 2 years, I believe
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s correct. I cut it in half.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Globe: Canucks angling for Scott Niedermayer???
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tampa reportedly finished. I don’t buy it.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
*Chirp*Chirp*Chirp*
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Facebook
The Florida Panthers Cats now need a backup. Craig Anderson signs in Colorado…
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Custance: No progress between Leopold and FLA as of 20 minutes ago
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
terrible news. really want that to get done also. maybe we’re too busy talking to Havlat’s agents/
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suuuuuure.
Might be an internal battle between Skras and Leo
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously just a joke. and some truly wishful thinking.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WELL I HOPE WE’RE TALKING TO SOMEONE’S AGENTS!
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Newsday: Isles sign 78 year-old Roloson
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dwayne Roloson to the Islanders
wow… I guess DiPietro and his 15 year contract isn’t so much of a sure thing right now… Roloson to be Di’s backup?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s an Eklund, so I won’t bother until confirmed
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rumors can be just as fun… what gives?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i started my….should i sasy obsession?….with Eklund’s site and have now learned its a complete waste of time. you all have confirmed that, and i’ve started to see with all of the stuff he reported about JayBo for Lupul and Phaneuf and practically everyone. thank you.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my hockey obsession…panthers obsession, that is.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jokinen to Calgary! E5!
That was four years ago.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ville Koistinen to FLA.
I’ll be honest, guys…I’ve never heard of him
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing since the original post a few minutes ago. Eklund and all.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just looking at stats and whatnot, looks like a filler for Cullimore if Ellerby or Garrison aren’t ready by the time the season starts… unless Skrastins AND Eminger don’t come back… then it might be desperation time…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who....?
I just realized, earlier when i was ‘spacing’ about Reinprecht, i knew we signed him. I thought we were talking about Leopold…who still hasnt signed.
durrr
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strickland: Mike Knuble to an Eastern team imminent
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a fun question;
As of now, with the moves we know about, are the top 4 in the West better then any in the East? We know Detroit’s going to be there, Calgary is stocked, San Jose was the top seed last season, and Chicago is better then the team that made the conference finals. The east has… Pittsburgh? Maybe Philly\Washington? Scary…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No one’s gonna want to play Philly.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
espn runs an “ultimate standings” of all 4 major leagues teams…1-122 and the Panthers come in at 90. but surprisingly they had some good things to say. “What glimmer they do have is in the guidance of rookie bench boss Peter DeBoer. After 13 years of dues-paying as an OHL boss (he was twice Coach of the Year), DeBoer, nicknamed PDB on fan forums, installed an aggressive, push-the-puck style that got the most out of a young squad. Five of the top six scorers are 26 or younger. Aggressive marketing reaped some benefits as well. The Panthers Total Ticket package includes game, a combo meal and a $5 gas card for as little as $17. Even better is the policy that grants first-time fans admittance for free. You can never invest in good karma too early.”
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what we were talking about earlier, Whale. everyone wants to bash the team, but its clear they’re going the right way….even the WWL sees it.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody got anything on Gaborik?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Donald Brashear now a Ranger. Confirmed.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boudrou player/coach...
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Panthers doing a great job on resigning their own – how about upgrading though?
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
have to agree there, Havlat anyone?
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont tease me
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad Panda? He’s a helluva player but breaks too easily for me.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he played 81 games last year! He got a new conditioning coach.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First time ever. Gotta admit…that’s a terrible history behind him.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
&&)(&()&() damn it. Homer should have given him his 2nd year.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could bite the Caps in that second year, but I doubt it.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren’t Semin and Backstrom UFAs? Think one of them is heading elsewhere? Maybe a little further south?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good signing by the Caps. Bad news for us… Are we going to upgrade at forward? Yes, it’s good we re-signed Booth. I’m meh about Dvorak, but that’s just me. Reinprecht is another borderline top 6 guy. Can we PLEASE upgrade the forward position? Is it even possible?
by drscruf on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its possible, the money is there but do we have the will to do it?
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so do I. the guy historically scores 20. He’s an ironman. If he’s on the wing with AO, I shudder to think about what kind of damage they might do. Maybe I’m overreacting a bit, but still.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am of course, speaking about on the RW with AO on the left and Backstrom in the middle.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Side note...
Has anyone read Yormark’s twitter? Is it real? Its embarassing to think this is the owner of our team…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m having a great time sending @PanthersYormark twitters with copies to #FloridaPanthers.
Its entertaining, you should try it!
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think you meant to say “president”.
I like the campaign, as long as there’s an end-game to it. Curious to see where it goes.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember, he’s a PR/media guy – knowledge isn’t his specialty, spin is.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of twitter, i finally just got around to following you
@jasonisnice
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed. stop harping on Yormark. it’s obvious he doesn’t have much say in what’s going on today, he’s not even in Sunrise with the team! he’s put us in the right direction no matter how much you all hate on him, without all those ads we probably wouldn’t even have a team anymore.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The man is following Fred Durst… our team is in bad hands.
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I sound like a suck-up, but give him one more chance. I like the direction. Certainly understand the animosity, but we can all admit they’re turning the corner
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New Promotion: Every time the Panthers pass on a key UFA, season ticket holders get $2 off their ticket price!
So right now, season ticket holders would enjoy about $14 off each game!
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, I stand by my original thought that they would pursue someone big
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree and the 2 main ones, Cammelleri and Tanguay, are still out there – rumors or not. Just having some fun with the process.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cammy makes South Florida mouths water
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a lighter note...
The Box will hit 70,000 hits tonight.
Big huge fat thanks to each of you. Wiouldn’t be the same without you.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since December…not just today! We’re not Puck Daddy yet!
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wish i could get 70K hits, LOL!
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we have $$$ on Booth yet? Still haven’t seen that.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 years 25.5 mil
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How freaking reasonable is that? What has happened here? The GM’s make a pact with the union?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booth likes it down here....
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booth is smart guy – gets paid well, young team that has a lot of up and coming elements in place and can play golf/beach/etc 365/year!
And the media are nice guys too!
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
24.5 mil, i think i saw that on TSN
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colby Armstrong NOT leaving Thrashers. Thank God.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember him?
Lukas Krajicek re-signs with Tampa.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah yes, the Crown Jewel in the Auld/Allen-Krajicek/goalie trade
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice :o)
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
starting to think things are dying down at the BAC. starting to think we’re not signing Leopold or Skrastins…that’s a mistake. the day is young…
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eklund says Heatley negotiations will “go late”, so don’t give up yet!
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pagnotta: Antropov and Cole mulling offers
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dont know if Anthropov would be a good fit down here
with the fast pace style of PdB
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had no trouble keeping up with Hal Gill. What’s the concern?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point. lol
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is simply no way...
…we end the day with “only” Booth and D-Vo. Not to mention the loss of Andy. That still a rumor? ;)
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Moller....?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moller does do us proud!
I think he’s talking about the other one though.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luongo to Panthers
for Vokoun, Mini Stanley and a player to be named later
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rumor says Panthers In-Arena host Randy Ross may also be part of the package
as the Cats are focusing on the ‘on ice’ product more then the crappy in arena entertainment
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still thinking something may be up Sexton’s sleeve….maybe….i dont even know anymore.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw a VERY low-level Tanguay-to-FLA tweet.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Mini Stanley noooooo!
He was my favorite miniature mascot.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
new ownership is cutting mini-stanley. haven’t you heard? just another victim of the recession.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Denis Potvin can play Mini.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mini Drunkie?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats how I roll
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE Boosh back to the Flyers?
now i can break out my circa 2000 glory days jersey again.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boucher back to Philly?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess backup goalies are a premium today.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m seeing it too. BTW: Robert Esche’s younger brother was on my best friend’s boat this weekend. Whatever.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Missed the ride by 10 minutes. Damned work.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know/knew Esche
used to see him all the time when i was living in South Jersey. He’d hook me up with Flyers-Panthers tickets. :o)
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s with that? My other bestest friend was on a cruise with Esche’s cousin or sister a year ago. Bizarre.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
very good guy...shame he never made it
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, shame he lost it
playing for team USA was prolly the high point
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we’re sitting and waiting for ours to come down the line…..it can’t end today.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now it’s Komisarek (Long Island native) to the Sticks. No conf.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Panthers To Do List:
Sign Jordan Leopold
Sign a major upgrade
Find a backup goalie
Add to this list…
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GM?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes....gotta reup Skras, so underrated
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This kinda blows. Our last roundtable until training camp and the league fails to show.
There are a lot of big-name doods waiting for jobs…this can’t be over.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think its the lack of “letting the players jump into a pile of money” thats slowing things down.
Although the Spacek rumored deal, 3 yrs – 11.5mil, lets him jump into a swimming pool full of cash – Scrooge McDuck style.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mentions of reports of calgary radio saying we’re talking/signing tanguay on frozen pond readers are commenting on..any follow up, or just more bull*#$!
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You saw it too. That’s what I’m trying to track down.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be a great signing for us...
gritty hard nosed scoring type
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More Eklund from Twitter
EklundWorking on something VERY big.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its been too quiet for too long
I’m also looking for Tanguay to Cats, just seeing that it was rumored on Calgary radio
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
same place that broke the Bo deal, no?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m betting the farm on Cammy or Tanguay. And Clemmensen. These will happen. I hope.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love your optimism, but reastically I think we'd be happy with 1 of those.
Cammy?
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We WANT a scoring forward. We NEED a backup goaltender.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is cammy....
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok thats what i was guessing
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He big-time. Just please no Mike Comrie.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don’t like Clemmensen… not for the price I assume he’s going to be asking for
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khabi to the Oilers???? Wow. Unconfirmed.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Bulin to Edmonton the “REALLY big” news from Eklund?
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There is a ridiculous amount of talent floating around. Got to be that teams are crunching numbers while making offer. No way in tarnation that Cammy, Tanguay, et al go unsigned. They’re not 38 years old.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole back to Hurricanes teet. Move along.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im still tingling about the potential of bringing in tanguay
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so no more about tanguay, huh? and wat happened with kosistsen, just curious.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bouwmeester gets his number 4 next year in Calgary.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another “good for him” i thought we agreed his name was banned hahaha
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tried writing on the blog on TSN’s free agent frenzy thing…it didn’t go through, asking about Tanguay and proving to those up north that there are people that care
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just did the same on Twitter. We’ll get something.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did we? Missed that memo. Got it.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
j-bo introduced to canadian media, mumbles ensue
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats just awesome.
JayBo aka The Mumbler!
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mumbles from Dick Tracy
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s gonna be awfully tired of microphones by the time summer ends.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cannot wait for the season to start and the Canadian media to bear down on The Mumbler.
by coasterg on Jul 1, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From BD Gallof (covers the Isles)
BDGallof Karl Malden dead. Bob Gainey signs him for 4 years at $20 million. It must be Free Agent Frenzy
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Neil: deciding on Rangers, Oilers, Leafs.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He and Steve X must be jonesin’ for anything.
It’s coming. It’s coming.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just texted GR....we'll see what he says
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did i miss the Khabi to the Oil post? Nice paycut, but looks like the Oil replaced their 109 year Rolly with 100 year old Khabi. Nice work.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From Yormark:
PanthersYormark On delta trying to get back to south florida. Delayed three hours. On the runway. I knew I should not have flown delta!!!!
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that was cheap! Now we find out if it was just the NJ system.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At 3 years, he’s obviously the stopgap between T-Vo and Markstrom.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not lining up to buy tickets yet….Cammy, Tanguay, Havlat?
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re out there. Amazingly. Got to be the money.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about that....B/C of you guys I got to break that to GR!
He said the Panthers were in ‘lockdown’ mode….and then this broke!
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome awesome awesome
one more please!
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tanguay! Tanguay! Tanguay!
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SIGNED: VILLE KOISTINEN
But did we get the right Ville?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who the hell is Koistinen? is nashville even a real hockey team?
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to their contract with the city, only if they attract more than 14,000 per game.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got the pick of the litter, kids, goaltending-wise.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He plays his baguettes off, T-Vo’s in trouble.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hal Gill to MTL. Unreal the guy still remains in the NHL
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just got this IM from a thrasher fan about Clemmenson
“in NHL 10 his rebound control would probably be at a 0”
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which is still 5 points better than Kari Lehtonen.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
w2g....i held back from the Kari-bomb.
way to pick me up D
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll take down Phillips Arena together
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
her rebuttal
“anyone who thinks that scott clemmensen is better than kari lehtonen needs to have their fanship revoked, and thrown stones at "
by milhouse on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exciting yes, but where’s the offense!
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hal Gill: 2 yrs, 4.5M??? The guy’s a pylon.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with a stanley cup ring. Don’t underestimate the value of the ring. Speaking of that, I thought Scuderi would have been signed by now, especially with the run on goaltenders.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s more to come…no way they sit on their laurels now
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
has UFA day been this fun in recent memory? so much action, everywhere.
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prepping to birth egg rolls. Quite bizarre how quiet it’s been. Not to mention the tightening of the belts, financially.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2007 was the benchmark. B-listers given money you wouldn’t believe.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t believe you got your wish with Clemmensen, lol… $1.2 mil for a backup just scares me…
by Stanley C. on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they may split time...
Both are good, and if either is hot or cold you know PdB wont mind switching it up
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Keenan stuff pisses me off, but that’s his style. Have yet to see it work.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy’s gonna have a tough time driving those Corvettes after October up in Denvah.
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Good pick up for you guys. Gives you a lot of options with Vokoun now and you didn’t do any real damage to your cap situation. Raise your hand if you wish Sexton got the reigns to the franchise before either of the last 2 GMs!!
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooooooh yeah.
Sweet deal on Knuble! Rocked it!
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I am pretty pumped about that. He was the only FA I wanted the Caps to pursue. We need a 2C still but I think that hole can only be filled on the trade market.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were in the same boat…nothing on the farm.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and I slept in but I was happy to see my man David Booth get a nice new deal when I woke up!
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally made it...
Ok day, so far. Good call on Clemmenson. And I’m thrilled about 6 years on Booth.
by mjdivo on Jul 1, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D-Vo 2 years
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, that too. For the penalty killing alone he was worth it. I would really like to see Ville back to add some of the “stability” that certain people may think is lacking here…
by mjdivo on Jul 1, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Koistinen 2 years 2.5 mil
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So do you guys want to see Leopold resigned or use the money elsewhere?
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eklund-here comes Montreal's move...Watch Cammalleri
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cammy to the Habs…right you are.
Where’s the money coming from?
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guess that means we’re out of that picture…still nothing on tanguay, hih?
by alterego6487 on Jul 1, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaborik. Forgot all about him. Don’t want him.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Custance: Panthers “moved on” from signing Leopold.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If that punk took one second away from FLA working more significant pieces I’ll gnaw my elbow off. And be quite angry.
by Donny Rivette on Jul 1, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if he speaks ZERO English he has to give better interviews, right?
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ivan MAKE basket!
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sup dude
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by DolPhanDave on Jul 1, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of bad interviews, I always hated Jokinen interviews… but for some reason always liked the Nik Hagman ones
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Ilya Bryzgalov gives great interview. “It’s Hockey, why you have to be so mad?”
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