FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted August 19, 2007 After getting Vokoun, this shouldn't be a surprise, but the Panthers have no need for Belfour so he's off to Europe. http://www.miamiherald.com/623/story/207983.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grind_Lines_#1_Fan 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2007 (edited) heres another source Yahoo Sports article Edited August 19, 2007 by Grind_Lines_#1_Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 thats good...that way the wings wont take him =D lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yankeebaddabing 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 He was great back in the days but he should have retired a long time ago!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 He was great back in the days but he should have retired a long time ago!! Long time ago? Why? Until the lockout, Belfour was still an excellent goalie. Having that year off really screwed up his back, because he wasn't doing anything at all, and was out of shape. Belfour may be an *******, but there is no denying that he was a great goalie in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Yzer19 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Good riddance. I've always hated Belfour especially when he was a Blackhawk. I also thought he was overrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBadOne 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Thats great for that team, and kinda sucks for Mr. Belfour. But how many times can you be abusive to your backup goalies, make drunken and disorderly appearances in public, and still expect to get a free pass? If he wants to continue playing, it comes down to this. It would be worse if it were CuJo. And I wouldn't take playing in a 2nd Division in Sweden as a bad thing. The worst teams in the SEL can be demoted to the 2nd Division while the best teams in the 2nd division can be promoted to the SEL. The team he's signing with used to be an SEL team that ended up in the 2nd division because they had a bad regular season and subsequently lost the tournament that would have kept them in the big league. If he can lead them to a great record this year and win said tournament, then he did exactly what he was signed to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Good riddance. I've always hated Belfour especially when he was a Blackhawk. I also thought he was overrated. Despite him being a jerk off the ice perception wise...how is he overrated? Won a Stanley Cup. Among the leaders in all-time wins. Yep, real overrated there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Looks like he's still smokin' that grass. What the hell is he thinking? Either come back to the NHL or retire. Why would a hall of fame goalie choose to end his career like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickeyisms Rule! 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 Looks like he's still smokin' that grass. What the hell is he thinking? Either come back to the NHL or retire. Why would a hall of fame goalie choose to end his career like this? This may be a long shot, but maybe he just loves to play hockey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 The Swedish police ain't gonna like this move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) If your post is in response to the title: what I meant was - it's not the NHL. As nice as a foreign league may be, it's still not the big dance. I have zero knowledge of the Swedish Elite League's inner working. Thanks for the info. And I wouldn't take playing in a 2nd Division in Sweden as a bad thing. The worst teams in the SEL can be demoted to the 2nd Division while the best teams in the 2nd division can be promoted to the SEL. Edited August 21, 2007 by FireCaptain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 I sure hope they have enough booze and cops in Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) For some reason, I've always kind of liked Eddie. He seems like a fun guy to hang out with. And he had cool helmets. Edited August 21, 2007 by jaytan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 For some reason, I've always kind of liked Eddie. He seems like a fun guy to hang out with. And he had cool helmets. Yeah, as long as he's the one who ends up in jail, rather than you. Although, I guess I see your point. It would've been fun to hear him bribe the police with $1 billion if they let him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted August 23, 2007 The police over in Sweden just finished dealing with Bill Murray; was reported he was drunk driving around Stockholm in a golf cart Wild Bill Maybe Bill's missing his days on Caddyshack. Atleast he's back in America now. So he's got that going for him.....which is nice! Sorry, back on topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2007 The police over in Sweden just finished dealing with Bill Murray; was reported he was drunk driving around Stockholm in a golf cart Wild Bill Thats funny! But good luck to Eddy, he was always one of my favs back in his prime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
