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Bravo. *Very* eloquently stated. There's a part of me which would sell my soul (my liver is living testament) for a Cup next season, future seasons be damned. Then, there's the other part that speaks exactly what you and quite a few of our members do. I'm the choir and am *selectively* deaf.

I've missed out on a lot of hockey news, so pardon my ignorance. Did the leafs sign him Bernier to a new contract after the trade? Or, is he still an RFA and can we still offer sheet him?

I think the Canucks still had the man power, but an unwillingness to play tough and dirty dug them a big hole early on. Luongo played very good in the first 2 games and Vigneault should have gone with the hot goalie hoping the remaining cast would get their act together. But then Schneider, played pedestrian and should have been replaced by Lu. In fact, IMO the Canucks played decent at least in the 4th game and would have at least prolonged the series if Luongo had played. Methinks that Vigneault should go.

I think that was Mike Testwuide

But the whole Lockout and the new CBA was intended to cheat the system that was actively used right until the last day by greedy owners.

I believe the game is now on 3:35 PM on NBC. Don't know why it got pushed back

Happier than a pig in ****.

Even if the Players Union capitulates and signs up for what the NHL is pushing for, its just a matter of time (end of the next CBA), before its back to the same situation. There is nothing that can stop bad management from ruining anything. I know that the following analysis about Hostess is typically viewed as coming from a leftist point of view, but I feel that it would apply broadly to the path that Bettman is leading. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiltzik-20121125,0,966735.column

Yes indeed. I was a lifer at philly.com and although it took me some time, I'm thrilled I can come here. Amen, and hope to god that radoran comes back. I would much rather see much of the political lunatics spewing their crap go, but they're probably oblivious and they usually stick around just like the kuatos.

This image had me pumped for 2008. I hope this is the year we take it all.

So, I guess not much different than Nunavut presently? I looked up Nunavut and looks like the entire population is around 31K. And it looked soooo far away and, dare I say, deserted (at least from Google Earth)

@Podein25 You really from Nunavut? I thought you were from around Halifax?

I would disagree quite a bit there. That is enormous luck. Look at the guys that they drafted before Datsyuk. 9 players were drafted before Datsyuk, and other than one guy who retired early with heart problems, the others did not really do much.

Thanks. Didn't know that.

Aren't they still allowed to go above the cap by 10% in the offseason?

Hey Vince, Can you change your avatar back to the old one, please? Thanks Dan

I have to agree. I cringe every time Simmonds handles the puck. He seems to be easily knocked off the puck lately.

I think the new contract kicked in for the 2008-09 season. It was just his NTC clause that was gonna kick in this year.

I don't think that would have been a short book as he signed his multi year contract in 2008. In fact, you could probably write a huge one about his tenure since he signed that contract.

Yup, a very big Thank You to all the Veterans. I've only been in the country about 20 years now, but I wouldn't be enjoying my life here if it weren't for the huge sacrifices of all Veterans, both past and present.

IMO, I don't think Homer had to make the decision to trade Gagne. He got pigeonholed because of his prior move (Meszaros) and was forced to shed his salary and take on the additional deadweight of Walker. It could have been handled much better.

IMO, Gus has showcased himself as a better player than Lilja and Walker, even with his height disadvantage. Plus, the cap hit is almost half of Walker

Yes, I really hope that Gus sticks. As far as I'm concerned Walker can stay in the minors. Lilja could be the 7th defenceman. Timo, Coburn Pronger, Carle Meszaros, Gus Lilja

I've yet to form an opinion of Schenn, and I'm hoping that JVR rights his ship. Its the Simmonds guy that kinda has me scratching. He's got great wheels, but seems easily knocked off the puck. I'm not sure that Read can deliver much more.

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