ChristopherReevesLegs

He signed with his old team CSKA Moscow if anyone is wondering

upload it to youtube and post it As the resident smart guy I will tell you everything you need to know EDIT: Love your cat avatar. DANK AF

Lidstrom retiring was always gonna be a huge blow, but losing Stuart and Rafalski early over personal reasons were huge blows as well that I feel like get glossed over. Lidstrom - Raflaski Kronwall - Stuart That was a dreamy top 4 then 3/4 were gone in a matter of a few seasons Lidstrom - Rafalski Kronwall - Stuart Then the bums Kindl, Smith, Ericsson, and Quincey never stepped up either. This team was bound for doom in that scenario.

Na it's ok. I was trying to appropriate his culture. That dude taking acid at the Kaaba has some serious cojones wowow

are your kids supposed to be afraid of you..?

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Oh I agree on him being a human highlight reel. He was my favorite player to watch last season. Much like Larkin was the year before. But look back at what happened to Larkin. He came outta nowhere his first year and caught the league, and opposing players, off guard with his speed and skill. This season coaches readjusted and were able to contain and stifle him. If he continues to be able to create odd man chances at will, good on him, I hope for it. But having a flashy player doesn't matter much if that doesn't translate into wins. Defense can be taught, hopefully he is willing to learn. First rounders sign ELC's almost immediately after they are drafted, and usually are moved up the prospect ladder and onto the team much quicker. That effects when you are paid what. Sheahan signed a cheap bridge deal after his ELC. I'm not suggesting AA should too, just that Sheahan and AA are terrible comparisons. I'm confused by your second paragraph. You begin by suggesting they are not so different, and end with suggesting AA is much better. Which is it? I think AA can definitely be a top 6 forward one day. I'd like to see a bigger commitment to defense, other than fishing for breakaways on the PK, before that happens though. I don't think Sheahan's scoring potential has been tapped fully either. It was a beyond weird season for most of the team, hopefully he can rediscover the chemistry he had on that kiddo line he had when he first broke into the league. I just think Sheahan and AA have totally different tool boxes, both of which can help the team in their own ways. The better comparison for AA is Larkin, and I think Larkin will look at what AA is awarded when negotiating his own contract.

One's a first rounder and the other is a 4th. I think there's a different level of expectation from a first rounder. Sheahan was a first rounder who plays all areas of ice. Responsible centerman. Plays both PK and PP. Big body. Blocks shots. Finishes checks. And until 2015-16 was showing scoring potential. Athanasiou was a 4th rounder who plays only in the offensive zone. Trained centerman, who's been moved to wing because he is not defensively responsible. Plays the PP, not the PK. And uses his speed and flashyness to create odd-man chances and score. I don't think Sheahan and AA are very good comparisons. They have very different abilities and play very different roles on the team. I like AA, but I think this kid is getting super over-hyped. He's a very one-dimensional player who fans salivate over because he has defense breaking speed and dekes. It's flashy and fun to watch, I get it, and it's allowed him to put up a fair amount of points. But points aren't everything, just look at Thomas Vanek. AA is basically Helm, plus hands, and minus all defensive acumen. When AA is not leaving the zone early to score, how well does he actually compliment our in-zone offense? Both Larkin and AA's ability to cycle the puck in the zone leaves me disappointed. Speed it good, but it has to be used effectively.

Sheahan and AA are two very different style players. Playing different roles. And drafted at very different positions. Are you sure thats the analogy you want to draw? Cause I certainly wouldnt relate the two.

AA probably wants the full remainder of the cap, and Ken probably wants a little wiggle room. With some of the rumors of defensive laziness, wouldnt be surprised if Holland is playing hard ball again like he did with Mrazek. We have till December to sign him, and we can start waiving others to make room for him soon.

I don't think it's been reported "what" he was offered, just that he has received multiple offers, all of which he has turned down so far. Negotiation takes time sometimes.

Uhhh Mantha actually played 16 minutes a night this past season... The only grinding type that got more ice time than him was Abdelakder. And Abby only saw on average about 1-2 more shifts per game which translates to about 45 seconds... And Abdelkader played both the PP and PK, whereas Mantha only played the PP, boosting Abby's minutes from special teams AA averaged 13 and half minutes a game, not too far shy from your 14 minute mark. And only Helm, Sheahan, and Abby got more minutes. Ott, Miller, and Glendening all played less. AA was also used on the PP, and prior mentioned players all played the PK. Isn't that how you'd play them?

Traded it in recently The new Red Dead Redemption though...

Define: Head Case. Thanks. And I never said Abdelkader or Cheechoo was an elite player either, yet here we are.

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What happens when Gustav Lindstrom makes the team? Do we call him Goose too? The slightly less perfect human? The slightly less perfect Goose? I find myself struggling with these questions on a daily basis. It consumes me.

Literally this shows you know nothing about what you're talking about (though your long posting history is a testament to this fact). Mrazek is a head case, even the negative press he got said he has a bad attitude, that he's over confident. His problem is that he walks out on practices and pisses off his team. And also, by your logic Mrazek, a once Vezina candidate, is an elite player. Because one season really tells you a lot about a player.

Sorry to hear about the butt cancer Edzo, get well soon buddy.

They started rebuilding in 2008-09 when Sundin left the team, they fired Maurice, and started shipping off players. Doing the math in my head... that's a little longer than 3 years. Rebuilds don't happen in 2-3 years. The Leafs tried this and it took them FIVE seasons before they made a playoff appearance with the core of Phaneuf and Kessel. Then, after being bumped in the first round, they regressed, and tore it all down again. Add another 5 years and now they've made the playoffs again with their core of Matthews and company, only to be bumped in the first round again. I'm not even willing to call their rebuild successful yet. They're a young team with a bright future, but until they make waves in the playoffs that doesn't matter much. Remember how confident they were going forward with Phaneuf/Kessel/Lupul/JVR? How did that work out? I'll believe their rebuild is complete when I see a cup contending team. To be fair, they look much better in my eyes then they did in 2012-13, but this is still a team that is very much building. With the addition of Hainsey and Marleau they will be at the cap this year and should be gunning for a deeper playoff run. Should be a pivotal season for them.

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*Rasmussen drafted* Leftwinger gripes and moans that Rasmussen has been drafted. LeftWinger gripes and moans that Rasmussen hasnt been signed. *Rasmussen signs* LeftWinger gripes and moans that Rasmussen hasnt made the team yet. ChristopherReevesLegs realizes suicide may have been a legitimate option *you are here*

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Lindstrom?

In the end, Mrazek was, is and always will be a good goalie who was also a head case and now is a under 0.900 sv% proned 3.00 GAA allower.