LeftWinger 4,949 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Hmmmm, was it Ben Eager that made those comments about Pronger? I could be wrong, but if it was, should be interesting matchups this season.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Hmmmm, was it Ben Eager that made those comments about Pronger? I could be wrong, but if it was, should be interesting matchups this season.... It was Adam Burrish. Eager actually played in the cup winning game. 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Atlanta is stocking up on black players if anything, that's 4 now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Atlanta is stocking up on black players if anything, that's 4 now That may actually be very well intended. ATL is a predominantly Black Metro area, and I'm sure the marketing teams figure the average Atlantian could relate better to guys like Kane rather than Kovalchuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 That may actually be very well intended. ATL is a predominantly Black Metro area, and I'm sure the marketing teams figure the average Atlantian could relate better to guys like Kane rather than Kovalchuck. I concur, how about this line - Byfuglien - Kane - Aliu with Oduya and Byfuglien on the pp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Atlanta is stocking up on black players if anything, that's 4 now But to what end? I'm unaware of an advantage held by one race over another in hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 But to what end? I'm unaware of an advantage held by one race over another in hockey. there obviously isn't skill or talent wise, but they are definitely catering to their market of fans, maybe they can retool anthony stewart's career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Don't see the big deal. We did it with Russians, now with Swedes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) for those hoping that Chicago will be screwed with trades, i think they will be disappointed. all they need is 1 GM out of 29 to overvalue some of the players and offer them a good trade. if they can get a late first rounder here i wont be surprised if they can get another for Versteeg. It will take years before they get returns of those picks and its unlikely that they will be as good as the players that they are trading for them. In the mean time they will have to plug those holes left by their lost depth/role players with low paid scrubs. Edited June 24, 2010 by Original-Six Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 It will take years before they get returns of those picks and its unlikely that they will be as good as the players that they are trading for them. In the mean time they will have to plug those holes left by their lost depth/role players with low paid scrubs. This. I liken the loss of Bugliffalin to the Wings losing Homer. Really, what a huge role player loss that would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Don't see the big deal. We did it with Russians, now with Swedes. Lets make it a real challenge and see if we can do it with Asians. We better hurry the Kings are already taking all the good ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Lets make it a real challenge and see if we can do it with Asians. We better hurry the Kings are already taking all the good ones. Who is Fuji? And why does this guy dislike him so? 1 MidMichSteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Do you think this trade made Chicago better? They're going to have to replace a third to a quarter of the team with minimum salary scrubs. no they are definitely not better, but i wasn't expecting the hawks to be able to get a first rounder from any trade they have to do to trim salary its basically 1) 24th pick for Buff: chicago win. got seduced by Buff's playoff run 2) reasoner for Eager: chicago win. Eager is a free agent isnt he? 3) prospect swap: draw 4) 2nd rounder for sopel: sopel is a salary dump for chicago, AND they get a 2nd rounder. should have been chicago sending ATL a 2nd rounder to take Sopel. I am surprised Atlanta gave up this much. maybe chicago will suck next year, but they can restock. i guess i was hoping things will be even worse for them. they are going to have scrubs irregardless of what trades they do, i was hoping they get a bunch of third round picks Edited June 24, 2010 by jeff48109 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Their fans aren't exactly amused by this over on their side of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 "I'm glad this fat bastard will have his Cup celebration cut short knowing that he's been traded to Atlanta. He'll be a great fit in that powder puff uniform. Enjoy the rest of your career butthead." this is exactly why other teams hate on us, because of stupid comments from ignorant people like you. really classy buddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 "I'm glad this fat bastard will have his Cup celebration cut short knowing that he's been traded to Atlanta. He'll be a great fit in that powder puff uniform. Enjoy the rest of your career butthead." this is exactly why other teams hate on us, because of stupid comments from ignorant people like you. really classy buddy. ...... Other fans in the NHL hate the Wings because they're the Yankees/Lakers of hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) and because of halfwits like him... im not saying...im just saying... Edited June 24, 2010 by robb himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Haters_Gonna_Hate Report post Posted June 24, 2010 no they are definitely not better, but i wasn't expecting the hawks to be able to get a first rounder from any trade they have to do to trim salary its basically 1) 24th pick for Buff: chicago win. got seduced by Buff's playoff run 2) reasoner for Eager: chicago win. Eager is a free agent isnt he? 3) prospect swap: draw 4) 2nd rounder for sopel: sopel is a salary dump for chicago, AND they get a 2nd rounder. should have been chicago sending ATL a 2nd rounder to take Sopel. I am surprised Atlanta gave up this much. maybe chicago will suck next year, but they can restock. i guess i was hoping things will be even worse for them. they are going to have scrubs irregardless of what trades they do, i was hoping they get a bunch of third round picks I agree with this analysis, but I would say that Morin is clearly a better prospect than Aliu. That being said this is a win-win for both franchises, though I think Chicago "wins" on value AND they get the cap relief that just about everyone said they weren't going to get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 and because of halfwits like him... im not saying...im just saying... I still don't get what your problem with his post was. Obviously, he doesn't think much of Fugly. Neither do I, and I'm not shedding any tears that he just got traded from a Cup winning team to a bottom-dwelling Eastern Conference team with baby blue sweaters that struggles to fill their arena to even half capacity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 the blatant lack of respect...period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 ...... Other fans in the NHL hate the Wings because they're the Yankees/Lakers of hockey. I'm confused as to where that even comes from. Ignorance I suppose. The Habs are the Yankees/Lakers of hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) the blatant lack of respect...period. Anyways....back on topic.... Edited June 24, 2010 by Original-Six 1 ogreslayer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 all im saying is just try to not come off as a jack ass and show a little respect once in a while...is it that hard? 1 ChelisChick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) I can't believe there's people whining because I think it's funny that he got traded to Atlanta. I'm supposed to like Bufflin and be classy to him on the internet when he's not even reading? Give me a freaking break. all im saying is just try to not come off as a jack ass and show a little respect once in a while...is it that hard? I'm supposed to owe Bufflin respect? Why? Edited June 24, 2010 by GMRwings1983 1 cjm502 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 because that is what real fans of hockey should do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
