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I heard he's giving up the "C" because he prefers the "A". A little shout out to a philly.com poster who posted this at the end of the article. Had a good laugh at that one!

Someone who's never been in my kitchen

sixer this team, we're living in flyer purgatory.

Boom!

I just keep thinking...thank god we Don't have the Russian. If I was Homer. I would be shrewd come contract time. No long term good money deal for him. Comparetively he's better then what we've been used to seeing (As of recent). I do have my reservations though. Actually I'm starting to enjoy watching these games again. Bryz sucked the life right out of me. Side note... Has anyone seen Connor mcdavid play? Is he going to be real deal? You see where I'm going with this....is it worth it?

JVR trade. Really disappointing. Matter a fact. I can't stand the "Schenners". I consider myself a patient fellow, but those Schenn brothers are really testing my patiences. Especially B. Schenn.

@ron That's borderline rebuilding thinking. And I think that's the thinking we need for this team. Don't get me wrong, I like a lot a guys on this team, but something stinks in this locker room.

If a season is six games long, then I'm in for another year...otherwise, lets move on.

Good info. Enjoyed your take on things, guys Thanks.

@ flyercanuck I guess it was a googleable offense. I was thinking of something different. I was thinking it was an old men's league team because I used to see banners (in my younger years) up at some old rinks I used to play in. Maybe it was different team name I was thinking of. But I think the banners were black silver or black red something like that. Thought they were some kind of semi pro or traveling team, anywho... Googled it, sure enough there's the emblem. Interesting read, did not know Bernie played for the blazers. What a brief time in philly they had. Also looked up WHA history, that's an interesting read too. I knew players came from that league (Gretzky, Messier) but didn't know 4 teams were absorbed. Always thought that league disbanded and there was a draft for WHA players into NHL. Both were a little before my time. Side note: NHL really boned those franchises coming in! Anybody know why Bernie jump ship for that one season? Money?

@ bertmega Agreed. But lets face it, who really wants to explain that to their wife. Nag nag nag... Blazers still around?

@ flyercanuck Ha ha...I was thinking same thing. Some how I think there was some context removed from that discussion with the police officer too.

@ Murraycraven Life's not love and roses all the time, right? We'll have disagreements and arguments like brothers. I am not a sensitive person by nature. Which can be a positive and negative attribute. I do not take myself seriously ( only my work), however I assume others are the same. So sometimes I can get taken out of context, or sometimes I just rub someone the wrong way...such is life. Now back to hockey. I will never concede on carle. Certain players over the years I have disdain for...and he is one of them. Just flat out do not like his game, period. So I do not think he would have helped last year ( assuming no injuries). And I would never measure carle up against a weber type player either. Aziz mentioned weber in a retort, which I thought was slightly off base, because he compared weber and chara negative attributes against carle's, while leaving out their positive attributes to make his point. Generally, that's why I'm not a huge fan of statistics and do not get into debates over them. They can be skewed and slanted in any which way. I look at player, I watch his game, I don't care how many goals he scores how many assists he has, how many hits, fights etc... If I like how he plays, I like him. That's why I enjoy reading posts describing a players game that I haven't seen play ( a la junior players). I like the point of view. Regarding POV on carle...lets agree to disagree. @ jammer That's an optimistic view on Gus, and not far fetched. However, I fear injuries throughout his career may side track his game. Hopefully not, but I like his game (I'm not sure of all star level though).

Great, it's settled. You take Carle and his hollow stats, and I'll take weber or chara's turnovers, with the other attributes that come along with it.

@ polaris922 Disagree, carle was not a "puck mover" d man. he has no category IMO. Granted I only watched Letang about 30 times over the years, but that's comparing apples to oranges. Yes, point per game d man, I can look away with certain deficiencies. But that's a rare breed. Streit I can't speak about yet, haven't looked closely at his game (played well against us a few times), but we'll see if his positives out way the negatives.

Wow wow I am not flamboyant enough to stand on a pulpit however...standing on a lectern, now that's another story (especially talking about Matt carle). Disagree with your carle assessment. Glad he wasn't, and glad he isn't on this team. He is a defenseman who plays soft, has the weakest shot I ever seen. Turnover prone, especially when pressured. Overrated awareness. I could go on and on. Safe to say I have complete utter disdain for him as a hockey player, and there is no stat or debate that will change my mind. Problems from last year I believe is from fundamental gaps between defense and forwards. I think it is a system issue. And I wouldn't be surprise to see lavi go by first 20 games if not adjusted or corrected. I'll cut it short right there and I'll get off the lectern now. Take it easy my friend, not questioning your hockey knowledge. Just disagreeing in a light hearted way.

Just sprayed my beer all over my iPad! I guess i shouldn't have taken a swig while I was reading this. Damn it!!! I did it again!!

What's most these defenseman have in common? High and wide... High and wide... Frustrating

All I I know is none of these guys were ever in my kitchen. (Little Cliff Clavin shout out) The only thing I can tell from the pictures in the article is...Morin looks like he drives a 1997 ford f-150 extended cab, bought with his own money and is proud as hell of it. Hagg looks like he drives a 2012 Audi A6 red with black leather interior that his momma bought him ( automatic transmission of course). Amoroso looks like he drives a KIA... any KIA. Other than that, I got my fingers crossed hope they pan out by year 2020.

Who knows what Homer's thinking. I'm not sure how much money they have to take off the top to be cap compliant, but I suspect minor moves. A Bruno here a Bourdon there, a phantom Mez injury. If not enough...I think last resort Coburn gone for picks ( hope not). Otherwise, I think they will asses after the first 20 games like they usually do, and make adjustments to the roster then.

If only ... Ed Snyder did not lobby for a lottery draft system during previous lockout (for the sole reason of having a prayers chance in drafting Sidney Crosby). We would've drafted Kane. If only...

Puck stops here! Loved Hextall. His personality is definitely as a risk taker (along with a lot of aggression). Hopefully that bodes well for us in his new role.

If only Renberg didn't slice his neck and tear his abdomen...if only....

Tell me if this napkin smells like chloroform.

Disagree with hypothetical point production. Today's game would still be clutching and grabbing if in his prime. I believe he impacted the game that much. I agree with your assessment, just on different angle. As for brind'mour...I always called him "the most overrated underrated player" ( if that makes sense) The guy had hands of stone!!!! I believed his point production was a result of his insane ice time. Don't get me wrong, I liked him...I think he should have been a third line center along time ago, and I would have loved him. Instead, the day he got traded I was ecstatic! Brind'mour def. not in my book.