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I'm not ready to jump to the conclusion that there will be a repeat next year. I think the shorter season makes it easier to get fans into the arenas/watching games and they basically had every big market team contending.
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I gotta say, as much as I despise Gary Bettman--what's he done for hockey, right or wrong, has been nothing short of a miracle.
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I am not doubting Phaneuf's talent by any means. My perpetual boner for quality NHL defensemen is no secret in these parts, and Phaneuf has the talent to be one of the top defensemen in the league. However, like Stastny he is notoriously inconsistent. His bomb of a shot and penchant for big hits are offset by costly miscues that seem to have been a part of his game going back to his Calgary days. Some have also questioned his attitude, which to his credit has seemed to improve the past couple seasons as he's been a leader on his team. Examining both players, I would easily say both players have just about equal value right now at this point in their careers. Both (especially Stastny) may benefit from a fresh start somewhere else. What has been the biggest downfall for the Avs the past 4 seasons? Inconsistent defense. I don't believe the Avs will overpay to get yet another inconsistent defenseman. Could they use Phaneuf? Absolutely. He's still got potential to be a superstar d-man. In fact, I can see him playing really well with a steady, reliable d-man like Erik Johnson. If they do get him, I do not believe they will offer multiple assets. Of course, I'm already starting to question the Avs' mettle with all these rumors of them going after McKinnon instead of Jones in the draft... |
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And he's got one of the best looking girlfriends around. That's gotta count for something....right?
The Sakic not taking Jones is still bugging me. McKinnon THAT much better than Jones that you take him? You take the best guy available when the next guy in your position of need isn't close. Jones by all accounts is going to be fantastic and the Avs need help on the blue line. |
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I'd maybe throw in a 5th rounder with the deal just for the fact that Dion would be bringing Elisha to Denver. :thumbsup |
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Welcome to this thread Blackhawks fans! We can now officially join the offseason talk.
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Slightly off topic but for the guys who still play, how often do you get your skates sharpened?
I read something that said after 8 hours of skating but I feel like that's only if they are sharpened perfectly. I'm assuming the guy in the back of my local sporting goods store isn't doing a professional job. |
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Also, find a good place to do it. Your rink should be able to do it for you, and probably does a better job than your local sporting goods store. Nothing worse than a pair of poorly sharpened skates. I get mine sharpened to a 1/2" hollow. Would never trust that to some guy at Dick's Sporting Goods. |
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But it all comes down to preference and how you feel on your skates. I know guys who NEVER seem to sharpen their skates and can still fly out there, and then I also know guys who can't go a week. Do what feels good, man. |
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Thanks for the advice guys. Hard to believe the best place I've found for NHL talk and hockey advice is a DMB board :lol |
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And yeah, we've got a really good thing going here. Great hawkey tawk and good friendships that have formed because of it. :thumbsup |
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I'd go with closer to 100%. |
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And Malkin won't be there, as he'll be a member of the Sabres by this time. ;)
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Don't even joke about MAF. |
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As an aside, anyone have any bold predictions for the draft? I think the pens, if a deal isnt reached by then, deal Letang. Philly moves Read for a goalie. Avs end up 'fooling' everyone and taking Jones. |
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I would mind Letang on the Wings. He would help them out a lot. I'd give up next years first rounder but not this years. The Wings are a team that hasn't picked in the top-20 too often and in a deep draft I wouldn't give that up.
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If the Avs do not select Jones, I wouldn't be surprised to see them make their deal for a d-man during the draft. Stastny would be the centerpiece I'm guessing, with guys like Letang and Phaneuf primary targets. MAF and Malkin to BUF for Miller, Myers, Stafford, and a pick. |
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