The NHL Thread

[Brohan_Santana]

It's trade day!!! My Caps will most likely make a run for at D and/or goalie. Today will be just as good as the first 2 days of March Madness

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana

It's trade day!!! My Caps will most likely make a run for at D and/or goalie. Today will be just as good as the first 2 days of March Madness

You are aware Erat has been traded for a defenseman, right?

edit: guess it wasn't brought up in here yet. Erat and a prospect to Phoenix for Klesla, Chris Brown and a 4th

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by bonzo48280

Whoever comes in second and third in the central is coming to be pretty mad. Two of Chi STL and Colo have to play each other and then the winner would probably face the third one. That sucks.

It's gonna be Chicago and Colorado...which sucks.

Originally Posted by barbogast

You are aware Erat has been traded for a defenseman, right?

edit: guess it wasn't brought up in here yet. Erat and a prospect to Phoenix for Klesla, Chris Brown and a 4th

That doesn't REALLY count.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by lockman21

It's gonna be Chicago and Colorado...which sucks.



That doesn't REALLY count.

Sadly, it's an upgrade for our bottom D pairing for sure

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Another big win for the jackets.

Bring on the Blackhawks.

[lockman21]

So for Luongo and Schneider the Canucks got Horvat, Markstrom and Matthias?

Quote about Markstrom, who is a KEY part of this deal:

"He's struggled with the technical side of his game -- positioning, depth control, reads, rebounds etc. When he's on his game, he's a huge, calm goalie who can make unique saves. However he hasn't been that on a consistent basis, and with 1.5 years left on his contract, and being 24 years of age, it's likely now or never for Markstrom before a deal in Europe comes beckoning. He could be an NHL starter, maybe even a quality starter, but that scenario has steadily become more unlikely."

What's even more ridiculous is what Buffalo got for Ryan Miller compared to what Vancouver got for BOTH Schneider and Luongo. Crazy how much worse Vancouver's return was than Buffalo's.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by lockman21

So for Luongo and Schneider the Canucks got Horvat, Markstrom and Matthias?

Quote about Markstrom, who is a KEY part of this deal:

"He's struggled with the technical side of his game -- positioning, depth control, reads, rebounds etc. When he's on his game, he's a huge, calm goalie who can make unique saves. However he hasn't been that on a consistent basis, and with 1.5 years left on his contract, and being 24 years of age, it's likely now or never for Markstrom before a deal in Europe comes beckoning. He could be an NHL starter, maybe even a quality starter, but that scenario has steadily become more unlikely."

What's even more ridiculous is what Buffalo got for Ryan Miller compared to what Vancouver got for BOTH Schneider and Luongo. Crazy how much worse Vancouver's return was than Buffalo's.

Pretty sure I could have got a better return than Gillis did. Man, he's really f'd that team up for a few years now.

Looks like there is a lot of smoke coming from the (Marty) St. Louis--> NYR fire this morning.

[TMoore4075]

TSN keeps talking Detroit in the Kesler sweeps. The fact they keep coming up means they are trying, which surprises me.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by TMoore4075

TSN keeps talking Detroit in the Kesler sweeps. The fact they keep coming up means they are trying, which surprises me.

He's from the area, so I could see it happening.

[swordo84]

Keep your head up kids;
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/83922704/

[lockman21]

Kesler to the Hawks basically dead, apparently.

Rangers and MSL getting really interesting.

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by swordo84

He's from the area, so I could see it happening.

That part makes sense. Just not sure where he fits. Well with so many injuries right now...anywhere. Lol

[swordo84]

Not surprisingly, #firegillis is #3 trending topic in Canada

Hopefully Hemsky's two goals last night will get a bit more in return for him today. Maybe a 2nd rounder...?

Jake Gardiner for Hemsky and a 3rd? Not sure Toronto needs a 'Hemsky' though.

[lockman21]

Prediction: Today is boring. Nothing big happens. We saw all the action the past couple days.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by lockman21

Prediction: Today is boring. Nothing big happens. We saw all the action the past couple days.

as long as the rangers do something good with Callahan, fine by me

[Rebecca De Mornay]

after listening to Richards' post game last night it sure sounded like Gaborik would be dealt.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Sadly, it's an upgrade for our bottom D pairing for sure

I know. I'm sorry.

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

Another big win for the jackets.

Bring on the Blackhawks.

Can't wait! I keep hoping Columbus pulls through and makes the playoffs. That city would be fun for a playoff series.

Originally Posted by unccrombie

as long as the rangers do something good with Callahan, fine by me

Sounds like they're really trying hard for MSL, but just don't think the Lightning are giving him up.

[lockman21]

Kesler sounds like he's staying put.

MSL is staying put.

Gaborik probably traded.

Vanek who knows.

[TMoore4075]

Last night it sure seemed like Marty was gonna leave NJ.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

If the reports are true about the Rangers and Cally being just 500k per year apart they would be dumb to not sign him.

[barbogast]

Any of y'all heard any more about Brodeur potentially moving? That would be kinda sad

I guess I'm having a hard time understanding why he wants out

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Gaborik should be traded but who really wants/could potentially take an underperformer with a 7.5mill cap hit?

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Any of y'all heard any more about Brodeur potentially moving? That would be kinda sad

I guess I'm having a hard time understanding why he wants out

https://twitter.com/RealKyper/status/441208221005406209

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Any of y'all heard any more about Brodeur potentially moving? That would be kinda sad

I guess I'm having a hard time understanding why he wants out

playing time

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by lockman21

https://twitter.com/RealKyper/status/441208221005406209

Still don't really get why. At this point it seems strange to me considering the career he's had

edit: ^ makes sense I guess. Gonna be weird to see him in a different jersey

[TMoore4075]

Hasek did the 1A/1B thing with Ozzie his last year and lost the job in the playoffs. He kept his mouth shut. Is Marty's ego that much bigger?

[salrx95]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

playing time

he must want to play past this year. Otherwise, I'm not sure why he is wanting out. He should retire a Devil if this is the end.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Still don't really get why. At this point it seems strange to me considering the career he's had

edit: ^ makes sense I guess. Gonna be weird to see him in a different jersey

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2...n_brodeur.html

This sheds some more light on it.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

did anyone see Tim Thomas' comments last night on the Luongo trade?

Interesting note I learned last night:
CBJ is the youngest team in the league by average age, the oldest? Florida Panthers. that franchise is in shambles.

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

did anyone see Tim Thomas' comments last night on the Luongo trade?

Interesting note I learned last night:
CBJ is the youngest team in the league by average age, the oldest? Florida Panthers. that franchise is in shambles.

Wow Florida?? Sad really. Well Timmy brings up their average a whole year prolly.