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I watched nearly every Hawks game last year. And his "good season" came only because he had first PP time with Toews and Hossa for the majority of the season. If you go back and watch his goals, its amazing how many of them went in after pinballing off several legs, or some insane goalie fart. I would feel safe in betting that he never even comes close to the numbers of last season ever again in his career. At 3 million for 4 years, this is one of the absolute worst signings I have seen in a long time considering he is a 4th line player at best. Even for someone with Tallon's record, why the hell would you Lebda this guy?

He also showed the door to Rangers greats Leetch and Graves during his first year as GM in New York.

Did I miss the announcement about the Panthers becoming the AHL farm team of the Blackhawks?

Not bad but switching Buffalo and Montreal makes much more sense geographically based on those divisions. Also I'd change the name to Central instead of Midwest since very few of those cities are actually in the midwest.

_!)@_!@)_)! This is unreal

Welp this thread was first by a minute. Interesting move, though it was speculated a few weeks ago. So they finally have their center for Nash, eh? Not sure Carter was the perfect fit for Nash, but still an elite player. Any word on what they gave up to get him?

I have a feeling this will be a busy off season. Last year was uncharacteristically dull.

Could be worse. Don't like the changes to playoff format though.

Yeah how is that even possible? I'm more confused than trying to read this actual article

Awesome! Congrats Nick, well deserved! :thumbup: NEVER LEAVE US!!!!

I agree with you here. That and the Eaves-Helm-Mursak line.

And Holland has said our offense is fine. We were 1 goal from advancing to the WCF. I don't think it was necessarily a personnel problem to blame for our exit this season. Every game we lost to the Sharks was a 1 goal game, we outscored them in the series overall. We were very, very close. Assuming our team is improved upon this upcoming season, even if only slightly, why wouldn't we have a shot to win it all? The teams that were supposedly "better" than the Wings this season all had glaring vulnerabilities themselves at times. I think the Wings could have matched up against Vancouver or Boston. If we can have even a modest year in terms of injuries, I believe our chances sky rocket. Having your leading goal-scorer out for almost the entire playoffs rarely helps chances. So many possibilities, July 1st can't get here soon enough.

Are you sure he didn't mean that he wanted to be traded even FURTHER away from Edmonton? That would really make a lot more sense.

Lidstrom!

There's already a team called The Rangers in the AL.

How come? Personally, I don't feel bad for him in the slightest. His play, his comments, his attitude - nothing to respect there from my standpoint.

I'd love Burns. Or Clutterbuck. Imagine a line of Abby-Helm-Clusterf***... nonstop hitting.

Yeah I don't get the hate-on for Franzen either. He still led the team in goals. Not too bad for a "down year" eh?

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!

Shouldn't we worry a bit more about defense right now? We have like 2 guys signed on D.

lol. I'm sure there is no conclusive evidence of it either.

Just read in an article that several officers were treated for "bite wounds". WTF is with Vancouver and biting??

Congrats Thomas and congrats Boston. I thought it was a great series and fun watching. Now.... let the offseason begin!!!!

Keep it up Bruins, almost there!

No doubt there shoulda been a call on Chara, but what an idiotic retaliation penalty to take. I don't mind. I don't like being this hateful vindictive person but.... sooo glad at the results of this game so far. The Canucks deserve a loss here sooo much. Still plenty of hockey left, Bruins better keep up the good work. They're playing great right now.