I love when he does those smoky burnouts with the Rascal tape deck blasting Foghat's "Slow Ride".ViPeRx007 wrote:Can he pop wheelies?Nyghtewynd wrote:It sure is going to be fun watching a team of 4th-liners play all year. I'd rather watch JD charge his Rascal.
GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Moderator: LGB Mods
- Portland Blues
- Hockey God
- Posts: 5099
- Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2003 12:38 pm
- Location: Portland Orygun
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
- dmiles2186
- Hockey God
- Posts: 7288
- Joined: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:29 am
- Location: Selling Air Bombays--for kids who want to coach
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Reports are that the Islanders are offering Kovalchuk 10 years, $10M a season. Still want him?
![Image](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/dmiles22/JerseyDatabaseDucks.png)
2015-2016 LGB Sponsor of Not Ott, because he is a booger-eating dumb dumb
- section319
- Hall Of Fame
- Posts: 2634
- Joined: Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:20 am
- Location: Mizzou
- Contact:
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
dmiles2186 wrote:Reports are that the Islanders are offering Kovalchuk 10 years, $10M a season. Still want him?
They have to overpay, if he wants to go to a better team there's no way he gets close to that. Just what they need to get that Lighthouse whatever going though.
Official LGB sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko.
- ohio BLUES
- Hockey God
- Posts: 10347
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:42 pm
- Contact:
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
dmiles2186 wrote:andystrickland
Blues officially tell Paul Kariya they will not be bringing him back
![Smiley Cup :cup:](./images/smilies/cup.gif)
Official LGB.com Sponsor of Gymrat Ken Hitchcock
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Kovalchuk doesn't care about the money. The real selling point is the proximity to glen.dmiles2186 wrote:Reports are that the Islanders are offering Kovalchuk 10 years, $10M a season. Still want him?
2015-2016 Official LGB Sponsor of Jaden Schwartz (IR) & The Hockey Gods
2014-2015 Official LGB Sponsor of T.J. Oshie
2013-2014 Official LGB Sponsor of Kevin Shattenkirk
2012-2013 Official LGB Sponsor of Ryan Reaves
2011-2012 Official LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
2010-2011 Official LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
2014-2015 Official LGB Sponsor of T.J. Oshie
2013-2014 Official LGB Sponsor of Kevin Shattenkirk
2012-2013 Official LGB Sponsor of Ryan Reaves
2011-2012 Official LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
2010-2011 Official LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
- WaukeeBlues
- Hockey God
- Posts: 6163
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:00 pm
- Location: Phi Alpha
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Sheldon Souray cleared waivers, obviously meaning the Blues have no interest there for the moment. Meh.
Moving on to more boring news or lack thereof.
Moving on to more boring news or lack thereof.
Official 2021-2022 LGB Sponsor of Torey Krug
Official 2021 LGB Sponsor of Brayden Schenn
Official 2018-2019 LGB Sponsor of Jaden Schwartz
2018 LGB Playoff Challenge Champ
Official 2017-2018 LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
Official 2016-2017 LGB Sponsor of Scottie Upshall
Official 2015-2016 LGB Sponsor of Kevin Shattenkirk
Official 2021 LGB Sponsor of Brayden Schenn
Official 2018-2019 LGB Sponsor of Jaden Schwartz
2018 LGB Playoff Challenge Champ
Official 2017-2018 LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
Official 2016-2017 LGB Sponsor of Scottie Upshall
Official 2015-2016 LGB Sponsor of Kevin Shattenkirk
- ohio BLUES
- Hockey God
- Posts: 10347
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:42 pm
- Contact:
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
I wouldn't be interested in a defenseman on the tail end of his career who's serviceable but making $3 million more than he's worth either. Especially when we've already got at least two guys who somewhat fit that bill. Now when Souray's discounted at 1/2 price on re-entry waivers, that would be something to ponder.WaukeeBlues wrote:Sheldon Souray cleared waivers, obviously meaning the Blues have no interest there for the moment. Meh.
Moving on to more boring news or lack thereof.
Official LGB.com Sponsor of Gymrat Ken Hitchcock
- WaukeeBlues
- Hockey God
- Posts: 6163
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:00 pm
- Location: Phi Alpha
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
And I had no idea he was creating such a stink in Edmonton- you read some of the comments by fans left on the TSN article and a lot of people are agreeing he was even worse than overpriced, he was also being a douche too. Wasn't aware of that end of the short stick.ohio BLUES wrote:I wouldn't be interested in a defenseman on the tail end of his career who's serviceable but making $3 million more than he's worth either. Especially when we've already got at least two guys who somewhat fit that bill. Now when Souray's discounted at 1/2 price on re-entry waivers, that would be something to ponder.WaukeeBlues wrote:Sheldon Souray cleared waivers, obviously meaning the Blues have no interest there for the moment. Meh.
Moving on to more boring news or lack thereof.
Official 2021-2022 LGB Sponsor of Torey Krug
Official 2021 LGB Sponsor of Brayden Schenn
Official 2018-2019 LGB Sponsor of Jaden Schwartz
2018 LGB Playoff Challenge Champ
Official 2017-2018 LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
Official 2016-2017 LGB Sponsor of Scottie Upshall
Official 2015-2016 LGB Sponsor of Kevin Shattenkirk
Official 2021 LGB Sponsor of Brayden Schenn
Official 2018-2019 LGB Sponsor of Jaden Schwartz
2018 LGB Playoff Challenge Champ
Official 2017-2018 LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
Official 2016-2017 LGB Sponsor of Scottie Upshall
Official 2015-2016 LGB Sponsor of Kevin Shattenkirk
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Hockeybuzz's tracker on their main page says the blues and cola verbally agreed on a 2 year deal, which should be finalized next week sometime.
2021 Sponsor of Jordan Binnington
2016-17 Sponsor of David Perron
2015-16 Sponsor of Dmitri Jaškin
2016-17 Sponsor of David Perron
2015-16 Sponsor of Dmitri Jaškin
- Blue Chicago
- 1st Line Sniper
- Posts: 949
- Joined: Thu Feb 20, 2003 10:51 am
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Spector's reports $4.25M over two years.JCShutout wrote:Hockeybuzz's tracker on their main page says the blues and cola verbally agreed on a 2 year deal, which should be finalized next week sometime.
- drwoland
- All-Star
- Posts: 2091
- Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:18 pm
- Location: Having a stroke in FlashChat
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Read that as 4.25 PER year at first and almost blew a stack. 4.25 OVER two is a GREAT deal for the team IMO.Blue Chicago wrote:Spector's reports $4.25M over two years.JCShutout wrote:Hockeybuzz's tracker on their main page says the blues and cola verbally agreed on a 2 year deal, which should be finalized next week sometime.
![Image](http://mihasya.com/misc/mannysig.jpg)
- Blue Chicago
- 1st Line Sniper
- Posts: 949
- Joined: Thu Feb 20, 2003 10:51 am
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Agreed. Sorry to get your blood pressure up!drwoland wrote:Read that as 4.25 PER year at first and almost blew a stack. 4.25 OVER two is a GREAT deal for the team IMO.Blue Chicago wrote:Spector's reports $4.25M over two years.JCShutout wrote:Hockeybuzz's tracker on their main page says the blues and cola verbally agreed on a 2 year deal, which should be finalized next week sometime.
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
I had the same response dr. "What the f... oh, OVER two years... cool"
2021 Sponsor of Jordan Binnington
2016-17 Sponsor of David Perron
2015-16 Sponsor of Dmitri Jaškin
2016-17 Sponsor of David Perron
2015-16 Sponsor of Dmitri Jaškin
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Don't get me wrong, I love Carlo, I really do, but is he really needed? I mean, here is what we have for next season on D.
Jackman - Polak
Brewer - Johnson
Colaiacovo - ?????
And I have already heard rumors that we are bringing Weaver back. If that's the case, we have the exact same D as last year (maybe fill the 7 spot with Petro or Cole). Except for Jax and Bonehead Brew, I like our D. But its obvious that they weren't strong enough to lift us into the playoffs. Even more importantly, when is this team going to start showing signs of actually bringing in that youth that we keep hearing about? Carlo is good, Weaver played well last year, but I would MUCH rather see Petriangelo or Cole up here. They need to be playing and if we keep signing these veterans, they are going to end up wanting a trade or signing somewhere else. I don't want that and I know none of you want that either.
Jackman - Polak
Brewer - Johnson
Colaiacovo - ?????
And I have already heard rumors that we are bringing Weaver back. If that's the case, we have the exact same D as last year (maybe fill the 7 spot with Petro or Cole). Except for Jax and Bonehead Brew, I like our D. But its obvious that they weren't strong enough to lift us into the playoffs. Even more importantly, when is this team going to start showing signs of actually bringing in that youth that we keep hearing about? Carlo is good, Weaver played well last year, but I would MUCH rather see Petriangelo or Cole up here. They need to be playing and if we keep signing these veterans, they are going to end up wanting a trade or signing somewhere else. I don't want that and I know none of you want that either.
2009-10 LGB Sponsor of Davis "Major" Payne
2010-11 LGB Sponsor of Alexander Steen
2011-12 LGB Sponsor of NHL All-Star Brian Elliott
2012-13 LGB Sponsor of Jaroslav Halak
2010-11 LGB Sponsor of Alexander Steen
2011-12 LGB Sponsor of NHL All-Star Brian Elliott
2012-13 LGB Sponsor of Jaroslav Halak
- Winning Unlimited
- Hall Of Fame
- Posts: 3821
- Joined: Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:06 pm
- Location: Chesterfield
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
We are in a division that isn't doing much at all.
St. Louis
Additions: Halak, Sobotka
Losses: Eller, Kariya, Tkachuk, Mason
Chicago
Additions: Reasoner, Stalberg, Kopecky
Losses: Byfuglien, Versteeg, Ladd, Burish, Madden
Nashville
Additions: Lombardi, Andersson, Parent
Losses: Arnott, Hamhuis
Detroit
Additions: none
Losses: Some UFAs unsigned: Lilja, Lebda, Jason Williams
Columbus
Additions/Losses = None
St. Louis
Additions: Halak, Sobotka
Losses: Eller, Kariya, Tkachuk, Mason
Chicago
Additions: Reasoner, Stalberg, Kopecky
Losses: Byfuglien, Versteeg, Ladd, Burish, Madden
Nashville
Additions: Lombardi, Andersson, Parent
Losses: Arnott, Hamhuis
Detroit
Additions: none
Losses: Some UFAs unsigned: Lilja, Lebda, Jason Williams
Columbus
Additions/Losses = None
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/41mk8hz.png)
- WaukeeBlues
- Hockey God
- Posts: 6163
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:00 pm
- Location: Phi Alpha
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
And am I the only one who is extraordinarily aggravated to see all the d-men drafted with Petro in top 6 or 7 or whatever it was already impacting their teams significantly and Petro hasn't even had a single meaningful NHL experience yet?ProngerBlues44 wrote:Don't get me wrong, I love Carlo, I really do, but is he really needed? I mean, here is what we have for next season on D.
Jackman - Polak
Brewer - Johnson
Colaiacovo - ?????
And I have already heard rumors that we are bringing Weaver back. If that's the case, we have the exact same D as last year (maybe fill the 7 spot with Petro or Cole). Except for Jax and Bonehead Brew, I like our D. But its obvious that they weren't strong enough to lift us into the playoffs. Even more importantly, when is this team going to start showing signs of actually bringing in that youth that we keep hearing about? Carlo is good, Weaver played well last year, but I would MUCH rather see Petriangelo or Cole up here. They need to be playing and if we keep signing these veterans, they are going to end up wanting a trade or signing somewhere else. I don't want that and I know none of you want that either.
I know, I know. Patience. But it's tough.
Official 2021-2022 LGB Sponsor of Torey Krug
Official 2021 LGB Sponsor of Brayden Schenn
Official 2018-2019 LGB Sponsor of Jaden Schwartz
2018 LGB Playoff Challenge Champ
Official 2017-2018 LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
Official 2016-2017 LGB Sponsor of Scottie Upshall
Official 2015-2016 LGB Sponsor of Kevin Shattenkirk
Official 2021 LGB Sponsor of Brayden Schenn
Official 2018-2019 LGB Sponsor of Jaden Schwartz
2018 LGB Playoff Challenge Champ
Official 2017-2018 LGB Sponsor of Vladimir Tarasenko
Official 2016-2017 LGB Sponsor of Scottie Upshall
Official 2015-2016 LGB Sponsor of Kevin Shattenkirk
- DaDitka
- Hall Of Fame
- Posts: 2800
- Joined: Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:21 pm
- Location: sailing with the Captain
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
ProngerBlues44 wrote:Don't get me wrong, I love Carlo, I really do, but is he really needed? I mean, here is what we have for next season on D.
Jackman - Polak
Brewer - Johnson
Colaiacovo - ?????
And I have already heard rumors that we are bringing Weaver back. If that's the case, we have the exact same D as last year (maybe fill the 7 spot with Petro or Cole). Except for Jax and Bonehead Brew, I like our D. But its obvious that they weren't strong enough to lift us into the playoffs. Even more importantly, when is this team going to start showing signs of actually bringing in that youth that we keep hearing about? Carlo is good, Weaver played well last year, but I would MUCH rather see Petriangelo or Cole up here. They need to be playing and if we keep signing these veterans, they are going to end up wanting a trade or signing somewhere else. I don't want that and I know none of you want that either.
It doesn't make a ton of since, unless they think Brewer or Jackman is gone.
Also, Cole isn't even a year out of collage and Petri is less then a year removed from getting walked around regularly by 17 year olds. If he doesn't get his act together defensively, we won't be able to afford his liability back there at the same time as Jackman and Brewer.
![Image](http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1635/bluesbar.png)
2012-2013 Official LGB Sponsor of Patrik 'Bulan' Berglund
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Back in March, Checketts was quoted as saying:
Sure, signing Coly and Steen was nice...but unfortunately, resigning your own players doesn't count...especially when those players were part of the team that failed to make the playoffs last year.
And signing Winchester??
Here's what Armstrong said about Winchester after signing him:
Do something.
Well? I haven't seen a whole lot of ambitiousness."We'll be ambitious this offseason, I guarantee you that," Checketts said. "I think it may well be the most ambitious (since) we bought the team, because we're going to have real decisions to make and room in the salary cap."
Sure, signing Coly and Steen was nice...but unfortunately, resigning your own players doesn't count...especially when those players were part of the team that failed to make the playoffs last year.
And signing Winchester??
Here's what Armstrong said about Winchester after signing him:
How is that being ambitious?Doug Armstrong said. "At 6-foot-5, he brings size and power. We've seen some offense in the past, and we felt on a one-year deal, it was worth giving him an opportunity to come back to the roster.
"Brad has shown in the past that he can play the front-man presence on the power play, and he has the ability to skate with guys on the roster, but his consistency level has to increase on a more regular basis. In talking to our coaching staff, they feel that he's a player they can work with."
Do something.
LETS GO BLUES RADIO
LIVE weekly broadcasts on YouTube & http://www.LetsGoBlues.com/radio!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/curtprice
Lets Go Blues Radio Twitter: https://twitter.com/lgbradio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cprice12/
Lets Go Blues Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lgbradio/
LIVE weekly broadcasts on YouTube & http://www.LetsGoBlues.com/radio!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/curtprice
Lets Go Blues Radio Twitter: https://twitter.com/lgbradio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cprice12/
Lets Go Blues Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lgbradio/
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Are you referencing this webcomic or is that webcomic referencing something else?Winning Unlimited wrote:Here we go. I figured it out. JD, if you're listening, try this.
1) Sign Kovalchuk
2) Don't tell anyone
3) Any teams that call Kovy's agent, prosecute for tampering
4) ???
5) profit.
2021 Sponsor of Jordan Binnington
2016-17 Sponsor of David Perron
2015-16 Sponsor of Dmitri Jaškin
2016-17 Sponsor of David Perron
2015-16 Sponsor of Dmitri Jaškin
Re: GDT: NHL Free Agents vs NHL GM's
Phase 1: Collect UnderpantsJCShutout wrote:Are you referencing this webcomic or is that webcomic referencing something else?Winning Unlimited wrote:Here we go. I figured it out. JD, if you're listening, try this.
1) Sign Kovalchuk
2) Don't tell anyone
3) Any teams that call Kovy's agent, prosecute for tampering
4) ???
5) profit.
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: Profit
...