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Time to go shopping!

We will use this thread for any NHL deals that go down today, feel free to talk about them here. Any Ranger deals that go down will be posted on the main page, just like any other Ranger news.

Any Free Agent signings I will update in this window, and you guys can discuss them below.

Don't forget, Blueshirt Banter Radio tonight at 7:30, we want to take a lot of phone calls and hear what you guys have to say. The call in number is (646) 478-4692

UPDATE: 11:30 AM: TSN reporting the Sedins have agreed to 5 yr deals with Vancouver, averaging $6M a year

UPDATE: 12:19 PM: Mattias Ohlund signs with Tampa Bay Lightning according to NHL Live

UPDATE: 12:45 pm: TSN reporting Florida has resigned Radek Dvorak

UPDATE: 1:02 PM: Team 990 in Montreal reporting Alex Kovalev has re-signed with Canadiens. 2-year deal, $8.75 million

UPDATE: 1:15 PM: TSN reporting former Ranger Colton Orr has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4 years $4M

UPDATE: 1:42 PM: The Panthers have reportedly signed David Booth to a 6-yr contract extension. Booth led the team with 31 goals last season. 

UPDATE: 2:03 PM: TSN reporting the Chicago Blackhawks have signed Marian Hossa, could be a 12 year deal.

UPDATE: 2:04 PM: TSN reporting that the Lightning have signed Matt Walker, 4 years 1.7M per

UPDATE: 2:25 PM: Newsday is reporting that the Islanders have agreed to a two-year deal with Dwayne Roloson for a total of $5 million.   "Wow," says Darren Pang...

UPDATE: 3:00 PM: TSN reporting Scott Niedermayer is staying in Anaheim. 1 year, 6 mil plus bonuses

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Anything possible deals you’ve heard yet?

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions  

The Rangers tend to play things close to the chest, and today is no different so far. Heatley is still in play, that bonus doesn’t have to be paid until 11:59 PM tonight, but I’m starting to move away from the Heatley camp at this point.

My best guess, and that’s all it is, is that the Rangers will look to make a few smaller splashes, instead of one big cannonball. I like what the Rangers have done the last 6 days, hopefully their good run continues today.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Random comment, but I’m on Puck Prospectus.

I’m kind of a big deal now.

Anyway, Sedins staying in Vancouver.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions  

It was a great article

Knowing about the salary cap is esstential for any Rangers fan.

by Sokojoe on Jul 1, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sedins added to the main page

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Any chance we make a run at Komisarek?

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions  

Not with the depth on D that we have.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

What depth are you speaking of? The young guys in Hartford that have played barely any NHL games, or the overpaid, underachieving Redden and Roszival?

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not that Komisarek is Pronger or anything, I’m just saying…..

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

The guys on Habs Eyes on the Prize were saying yesterday that Higgins and Komisarek are besties…….just sayin

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

They played hockey on LI together, with Gilroy.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Like it or not, Redden and Roszival are here, and you have Staal and Girardi already.

So that leaves two spots, Gilroy is almost guaranteed a spot, and then you have Potter, Sauer, Sanguinetti who are all ready as per Schoenfeld. Then you have Del Zotto and McDonagh on the way.

I’m all for a defenseman on a short term deal, and for packaging Girardi for some front line talent though.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

I didn’t realize Gilroy was that close to being NHL ready. I know he’s older than most kids coming out of college, maybe that helps him.

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gilroy is impressing at camp, and he has a one way contract, so wherever he starts, he stays. Plus, they aren’t paying him $1.75 mil to play in Hartford.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

So, no Mara, I’m assuming?

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nah, he doesn’t fit in a Torts system.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s too bad. He was a solid player. Good luck to him.

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reports have the Rangers in the running for Scuderi, which makes perfect sense, cause he’s exactly the kind of 4-6 slot depth defensemen we dont need.

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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

doubtful unless they make a big trade that involves a D prospect

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions  

For those of you at work

NHL.com will stream free agency coverage beginning at 2 PM EST

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions  

It’s 12 boys, as Jack Nicholson said in Batman “Commence O Festivale!”

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions  

From TSN:

Bob McKenzie says the Sedin twins did not really want to go anywhere and got a fair market-value deal from the Canucks.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I see you’re watching the live chat too lol

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

From TSN

 Bob McKenzie says the Senators are still exploring options with Heatley. The Rangers are among the interested teams.

Dave, I got TSN, two other live blogs, Twitter, and the Rangers and NHL site open, its nutty

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Its too much, actually. Half of Twitter feeds are just RTs anyway.

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by poploser on Jul 1, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why NHL.com isn’t starting the stream until 2 is beyond me, seems rather dumb

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Hahaha, same here man. Good thing for Mozilla’s tabs. I’m trying to balance all this and the work I need to get done.

As for the NHL stream, it’s unlikely that anyone big is signed before 2pm anyway.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions  

From Twitter:

Eklundsource: Komisarek talking to Isles. will they go to 5?

Thats only the worst kept secret of NHLFA, way to scoop everyone you creep

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah I had the displeasure of being in the same room as him over the weekend, ick

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn’t talk to him directly, just having him in my radius was enough thank you

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Hahaha, fair enough.

The Dreger twitter is being updated in the TSN live chat, so I need a new twitter to follow, got anything that’s not Eklund?

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions  

@nhldigest but I don’t know how fast he is updating today

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

NHL Live on XM says Kevin Allen at USA Today says that Matias Ohlund has signed with the Lightning. They need defensemen. Among many other things. No money discussed.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Eklund had that as well. So I don’t buy it.

Habs chasing Gaborik

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Habs need to do some damage control, LOL

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

They got fleeced. I can’t believe Sather pulled that off.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

TSN confirms Ohlund deal

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup. $3.75 million a year.

Sets the market value, Scuderi will get $3 million.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

7 years for Ohlund? Wow

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions  

From TSN:

John Lu says the Habs are likely targeting Gaborik and Havlat.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions  

The Habs are going to need to reincarnate Rocket Richard to make their fans feel better after yesterday

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions  

From James Mirtle

Chicago in talks with Marian Hossa

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Everyone is in talks with Hossa lol

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Front loaded deal for Ohlund. Last two years at $1 million per. They gave him 7 years to bring the cap number down.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Scott Niedermayer talking with the Canucks and Sharks.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions  

that Ohlund deal isn’t so bad then

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope, let him play for the first five years, then waive him. It’s what all the cool kids are doing.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glad the Sedin's

are off the market. I wouldn’t want Sather to get any ideas

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 1, 2009 12:40 PM EDT reply actions  

the other Lundqvist is still available

Sather should sign Joel Lundqvist. That’s who I’m hoping we are able to get. Can anyone imagine a line of lundqvist, betts, and sjostrom?

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

He signed a long term deal with Sweden I believe

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmm.. yea your right haha.. 6 year deal with frolunda. (sucks)

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dreger says Hossa is close to being a Blackhawk

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

From TSN

Florida has re-signed Radek Dvorak. Two years for 3.4 million total.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Wild talking to Scuderi

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Rob Rossi of Pittsburgh Trib-Review blogging: "SCUDERI: Minnesota, New York Rangers and Dallas are top contenders to land his services; Tampa Bay may also be in mix.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Id love to land Scuderi

Rangers don’t really NEED a defensmane with all the youngins, but Scuderi is just THAT good on defense

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Many teams would love to land him, including Pitt (again)

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

He did a pretty damn good job on Ovechkin

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah he’s a great shutdown guy. Any team that lands him is going to improve drastically on defense

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think we could go without scuderi. Our defensive prospects are practically begging to be playing on the team.

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

And didn’t you guys just get a top D prospect from Montreal in the trade?

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes McDonagh

he is probably the top rated D man in our system which is impressive with MDZ, and Bobby Sangs down there to go with other back end d-men like Sauer and Potter. Gilroy there as well but he should make the squad this year.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

from the looks of it, Gilroy would be the first “new face” to join the team, the way he is playing in the prospects camp.

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

rmc

do you have info on today’s scrimmages from the camp?

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

nothing today as far as I know. I’ve been looking, but I just get day 1 and day 2 reports. I’ll be sure to let you know if I find anything.

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eklund reporting Havlat and CBJ

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions  

That means he is going to San Jose

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, the Chicago Bulls

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

No Manchester United

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

done deal.

On a side note, I’ve always thought that team name to be a little too historically literal…

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

whats the word on the niedermeyer rumor? thought he committed to ducks and thats why pronger was sent out.

by BK! on Jul 1, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL, from NYT

The Hockey News says hyperbolically of the Gomez-Higgins trade, "This is one of the best trades in Rangers history." Jeez, maybe of the Glen Sather era, but there’s probably at least dozen better in club history. Of the Habs side, they say, "This is a desperation move for a team that has had a devil of a time landing quality free agents." That might be true.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

its ok

now montreal will overpay Gaborik or Havlat to play with Gomer

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno, I still kinda feel like the Rangers would be interested in Gabby. Just seems like a Sather move

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

i would be

but only 1 yr 2 at the most.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Team 990 in Montreal reporting Alex Kovalev has re-signed with Canadiens. 2-year deal, $8.75 million

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Sporting News says Atlanta may be interested in Antro

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

But is Antro interested in Atlanta? I’d venture to say no

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

id venture to say

he is interested wherever they will pay him

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think his asking price will come down once his agent gets laughed at enough times

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously. What was he thinking?

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

the hating on eklund is absolutely hilarious, yet true haha

by John Mjr on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Kovalev’s agent says not so fast….LOL

10 teams supposedly have called about Komisarek. I would love for him to come to the Rangers for the simple fact that it would piss off Islander fans

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I hear Alex Kovalev just resigned with Montreal

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Colton Orr signed with the Leafs guys

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Colton Orr to Toronto

Dang, I will miss him.
I’ll never forget the punch he laid on Todd Fedoruk a couple of years ago.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions  

That was

an awesome punch on Fedoruk. 4 years at 1m a year. For a team lacking toughness, now what. Does Torts or Shoney come off the bench to fight.

by nomore1940 on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Boyle is a pretty tough dude

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

so whose gonna step up this year to replace a key heavyweight?

by John Mjr on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Orr...

I gonna seriously miss him taking on the whole Devils team

by b4mv01 on Jul 1, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I think its pretty obvious they made the Boyle deal on Saturday in anticipation of losing Orr. When we talked about Orr last week, we speculated his salary in the 750-850K range, Toronto overpaid.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, $1M per year for Orr? If he could score a little, I’d say it would be worth it, but he might as well not even carry a stick out there.

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have lovingly referred to him as a “slab of meat on skates”

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’ll probably get the loudest ovation of any returning Ranger next year.

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember guys, when you have a coach who prefers to roll 3 lines, guys like Orr become expendable. He was barely playing under Tortorella anyway.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

exactly

and all you need is a boyle or byers to jump off the bench when needed to have a fight.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember Torts rolling out 4 lines quite a bit when he was behind the bench. That’s probably just due to the circumstances, though.

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry, this guy effing cracks me up:

Eklund Heatley information starting to come in…looks like Edmonton to me..

guess he is reading TSN like everyone else

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

initial flurry over

now the next one will start like 3pm as all the offers are weighed on the table

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions  

mcgrattan

rangers are expessing interest in this guy? so is sather targeting orr replacements?

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions  

we already did

he traded a 3rd to get boyle…he has byers in hartford along with soryal.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

just like the signings of mark bell and pat rissmiller though, boyle could go to the minors?

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

nothing yet

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Newark Devils resign Andy Greene

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

The Panthers have signed David Booth to a 6-yr contract extension. Booth led the team with 31 goals last season.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

excellent young player

if they locked him up for what they got Horton then it is a great move for their long term

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

From TSN

Reports that the Leafs have traded Kubina to the Thrashers. Bob McKenzie says the deal is not finalized.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions  

speaking of young players needing new deals

Anyone think that we sign dubi and cally longer term like 4-5 years in the 2.5 a year range?

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you guys think this lack of activity on the Rangers part is because they are waiting out Heatley?

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

im not sold for the most part on what is out there

only player i would want is gabby and that is only 1-2 years tops. hossa i dont buy into, nor havlat. cammy has no news so far and i like him but im tired of small forwards, so he scares me.

maybe sather is finally getting smart and not blowing his load, but then again all his signings were towards the end of day 1 of FA when they were announced the last couple years.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

there are still reports that heatley is just waiting on options from other teams before he waives his no-trade clause am I correct?

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

dont think that can be

he cant be traded to multiple teams at the same time i dont believe. i mean they could tell him he has other options potentially i suppose but he cant be traded to both NY and EDM at the same time and then just choose.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

well I mean a deal isn’t technically done until he waives his no-trade clause, so potentially, there could be deals made, but no trade.

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

TSN-Moderator: Darren Dreger says sources are telling him that the Hossa deal to Chicago is done. Waiting for confirmation.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

David Pagnotta of the thefourthperiod says the same thing

“talk from chicago saying hawks sign hossa… waiting on confirmation”

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kubina traded to Atlanta

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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

that has been reported

and then delayed as not quite being done

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just saw two tweets:

One was “Ranger fans you may have your new enforcer in Brashear”

and the other was: “Komisarek to the Rangers? And Brashear too?”

Brashear? WTF?

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

pleas say no to Komisarek

the last thing we need is another 5 million dollar D man unless both Rozi and Redden are going somewhere and even then i dont want him.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t believe this

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's gotta be bullshit

spit in Betts’ face much, Slats?

by JoshNY on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

no way. brashear injures betts, and we dump betts and sign brashear? what?!

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fail

He isn’t a likable goon. He serves no purpose.

by Reg Dunlop on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Meaning I don’t believe it in a “WTF” kinda way

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

hossa to blackhawks

lengthy deal being confirmed in Chicago, roughly 5 mil a year.

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL Brashear

WOW, him and Avery on the same team.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Disappointed again

Listen boys, this is my take on this year’s FA.

Sather has said hes done with his irrational, big name free agent spending. Which tells me we aren’t getting anyone significant. Hossa is gone, Havlat is gone, Gaborik isnt even in talks with us. So let me get this straight Slats…its very obv we need a goal scorer after watching last season and we’re not gonna get one. Don’t be surprised if the Heatley deal falls thro and we end up with no one. We’re signing guys like Brashear? for what?! Doesnt make sense and I hope Slats gets fired after we finish 11th in the conference this season and score the least amount of goals and have a terrible PK bc two of our best PKers arent coming back. How can we not resign Betts?

So we’ll end up doing nothing this free agency and be severely disappointed. No Heatley, Gabby, Hossa. Where are the goals gonna come from?

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Conklin to STL

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

No Komisarek

if sather spends what he saved on Gomer’s trade to sign this guy we are worse today then we were before the trade as we have give up our top (extremely overpaid) center and replaced him with a no offense d-man and are in the same salary cap spot.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

EJ Hradek said Komisarek (reportedly) is closer to a deal with the Rangers than the Islanders.

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

of course he is cause sather pays out his ass for D men

just ask redden. while the isles wait it out and get mark streit for 2.25 mil less a year.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll take Komisarek, if we find a way to move Rozival

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

i only take him

if they move rozi and redden. this team needs offense not more D.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree, lay off on the D-men and get Gaborik for christs sakes!

by Poe678 on Jul 1, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

he is

but if he would come for 1 year i would take the chance.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

no

but I think you’re suggesting an unrealistic possibility. if Komisarek would sign for the Rangers for two years and $15 per year to be paid entirely in popcorn that’d be good too, but it’s also pretty unrealistic.

by JoshNY on Jul 1, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

nothing said in here

is realistic until it is done.

Also, maybe he gets greedy and wants the higher per year he could get on a 1 year than the security of the long term.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

an hey, if komisarek signs, say goodbye to mara!

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Guys Komisarek is the type of defenseman the Rangers haven’t had since Ulfie, a big mean stay at home defenseman. I know he isn’t the sniper everyone wants, but he does fill a need. You need to have a guy that makes other teams afraid to get rough around your goaltender, the Rangers do not have that, and have not had that in years

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

and ulfie wasnt worth 5 mil a year either.

if it was 3.5 then fine, but thats not the number out there.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree

Most of us wanted Orpik last year. However, Kmoisarek is 10 times better than Brooks. I would take Komisarek if were able to rid ourselves of Rozivals high priced contract.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Islanders sign Roloson

HA!

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

well for the Isles its a step in the right direction, at least they didn’t give him a 15 year deal.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

so much for waiting 15 years for the islanders to make the playoffs… now I’m sad.

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another thing about Komisarek

He’s another “hometown” boy and his good friend Higgins is now on the Rangers. So maybe Mike takes a discount to play here.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe

but every dollar spent on mike is one less to spend on staal and girardi next year.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Rangers should call the OIlers and offer them Valiquette for three players

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

then we could offer Jonas all the money we got from the gomez deal XD. But in all seriousness, valy is one of the best backups in the league.

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im shocked the Oilers let Rolli walk

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

well, he's a UFA

maybe the Icelanders just offered more money

by JoshNY on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

especially

if it is just the 2 yrs and 5 mil being reported

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

2 yrs for 5 mill, comeon! Thats a bargain. Roughly 2.5 a year. Why would EDM trade players for a goalie like Huet, who is an average goalie at best.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dont know why they let him walk...for 2.5 i would have paid him.

maybe they want biron who wont be back with philly and is younger.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

rumor is Knuble is about to sign with an EastCon team not named the Flyers

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

meh

we already had him before he reached his prime, do we really need to have him again now that he’s past it?

by JoshNY on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

He’s had 27, 29, and 24 (in 64 games) goals the last three years. He would have been the leading scorer on the team. For one ore two year at 2.5 I would do it.

by Reg Dunlop on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't like this logic

this is like (to borrow a discussion from AA) saying Mark DeRosa would be leading the Mets in HR if they had signed him this past offseason. it’s neglecting the conditions that led to the raw numbers. Knuble scored a bunch of PPGs for a team that had a better power play and more offensive talent overall than the Rangers. do you really think he scores 27 goals last year if he’s playing for the Rangers? I’d be surprised if he broke 20.

by JoshNY on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

knuble

is more of a 2nd or 3rd move that you use as a final piece depending on what else you did.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Id rather have someone like Steve Sullivan

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sullivan is a gamer

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

no thanks

way too many injury issues for a guy who’s 35

by JoshNY on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

when hes healthy he averages a point per game

good gutsy player.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brian Monzo at the SNY Blog

“Just got off the phone with someone who said the Rangers are hot for Mike Komisarek and Mike Cammalleri.”

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Great, it could have been the short order cook at Mendys for all we know

I just talked to my brother, he is hot for Gaborik, LOL

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

exactly my reaction

i dont want komo.

dont really want cammy either with his height but at least he can score.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh good

yeah lets sign Knuble…47pt…almost his age. do you really want a short term, 37 yr old? Cmon guys!!! WAKE THE HELL UP!!! How many effing years are we gonna be happy with signing late 30s players who are not really going to help else? Enough already…its time to go young

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

boy the good feeling of last night didn’t last long. Guys, its 2:45 on the first day of free agency, relax, or you will stroke out before the season starts

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah

im still young no stroke yet. besides after the next few days there is a small lull to recover.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Trade of Gomez had worked like Cocaine for me

WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
I’ll be fine,
Guys remember Kovalchuk is a free agent next year,

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

another reason

not to waste 5 mil on komisarek

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kovy?

After the rangers finished 11th in the conf this year, Kovy wont want any part of NY

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

They have three holes in the line up to fill

And not enough guys in the system ready to fill them. How do you propose doing this given limited cap space?

You have to try to sign guys like these to value contracts. I’m saying 5 for 30. But 2 for 5 is reasonable

by Reg Dunlop on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

not sure which 3 holes you refer to but i can fill 2

rozi and zherdev to dallas for richards fills gomer’s hole. (cost zero on the cap)
sign cammy or gabby (1 yr 6.5 for gabby might get him)

we get our sniper and a first line center who is gone in 2 years. i would move drury to first line wing too.
Higgins, Dubi, Cally as a 2nd line.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

That assumes that trade get made

They have to replace Gomez, Antropov, and Naslund. That’s about 60 goals right there. Higgins might be a 20 goal scorer. That still leaves 40 goals of production to replace just to get back to where they were this year. If you move Zherdev and his 20 goals of production that has to be replaced.

How does this happen? Richards and Gaborik still probably represent a net offensive loss from last years team. They would need more. Knuble, Koivu, or Tanguay could fill that void.

by Reg Dunlop on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

this is what we need to do

Trade for Heatley, using Rozy as one of the players in the deal, with a pick or two and a prospect or two. Then we still have cap room and we sign Komisarek AND Cammy. Then we are awesome and all are happy and we fill every hole

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

How do they fill every hole?

If you get Heatly, its probably going to cost Dubi or Zherdev. You lose four offensive players from your roster and replace them with two. That creates two new holes. Komisarek doesn’t fill a need since they have D depth.

If you added Heatly or Gaborik etc… to last years lineup this argument makes sense. But an already weak Rangers offense has been made weaker with the loss of Gomez, Naslund, and Antrpov. If you move Dubinsky or Zherdev it gets even weaker. Adding Heatly and Cammilleri or Gaborik only get you back to even production wise, but still leaves two spots to fill.

by Reg Dunlop on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok so...

so let me ask you this…you wouldnt give up Zherdev to get Heatley if we also sign Cammy? I would do that in a heartbeat, screw Zherdev

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sabers sign Steve Montador

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

listen...

it all comes down to this…if the Rangers don’t get a goal scorer, they are gonna be terrible this yr and will not make the playoffs.

Brashear?! REALLY?! Why?! someone please tell me why we are signing this guy and NOT resigning Sjo and Betts? Did sather not love the fact that we were the best PK team last season?

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

interesting thought

to me this spells a signing like cammy because then you bring a big bastard like brashear to be your enforcer to proetect the little dude.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

ill buy that...

yea that could be. however, as die hard fans, we cant be happy with signing the guy who dirty hit our most under rated and best role player in the playoffs and now we arent gonna resign Bettsy, who gave 150% every single game…how do u not resign a guy like that? Slats is a total retard and we are not making the playoffs this year. Even if we get Cammy.

The only way ill say we will be good is if we trade for Heatley, throw Rozy in that deal, THEN we sign Komisarik and then we sign Cammy, then ill say we jump to the top of the conf…as of right now, no playoffs

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Washington signs Mike Kunuble

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Brashear 2 years 1.4 mil

so they picked him over orr for 300K

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, they do the same thing

So i guess the 300,000 were worth it.
Brashear is a big bad Mother%@W$%W.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

i cant stand brashear

but i am ok with this move as long as he only plays when we need an enforcer like against philly and a player with more skill like Byers gets the majority of the action.

Worst part is while betts wasnt the most talented player this team had he brought what he had every night and this sort of spits on him by sather.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 years 2.8 million, its a 1.4 mil cap hit per year.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeap, it's true

Brashear 2 years, 2.8 Mill … wow!

by Poe678 on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

can you guys imagine brashear vs pronger?

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you guys realize

That this is the 2nd time in 3 years they have signed a player that helped bounce them from the playoffs?

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Drury being the other?

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

yup

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes

and to continue this what, gomez beat them the year before?

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

and now you can add Brashear … who literally beat us out of the playoffs

by Poe678 on Jul 1, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok Sather, i know what to do...

he should listen:

1) Trade Rozy, a pick and two prospects for Heatley and one prospect
They negate each other on cap pretty much.
2) Sign Cammy, theres our number 1 center right there
3) resign Mara to fill Rozy’s void
4) Bring up two new faces to the Defense (Gilroy and Sangs or Del Zotto)

That’s it…Rangers are awesome now

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

cammy is LW not a real center even listed that way

Gilroy and Sauer is much more likely

Sangs would probably have to go to get heatley

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then trade him

Then trade Sangs…he’s 26, still in the minors…never gonna amount to anything great. I’ll trade him to get Heatley…we NEED scoring, its a glaring need. Trade Rozy and Sangs and a pick for Heatley…sign either Cammy, who i would love, or Havlat. Resign Mara. Done

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF

he just turned 21. calm down

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

ohhhh

nevermind…thinking of someone else, my bad

why don’t you calm down?

who the hell do you think your talking to? i’m not your little brother

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

how many...

how many young D men do you want? We can part with some for a proven goal scorer, youre as bad as Sather himself

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

did i say dont trade any?

or did i say dont call him 26 and say he wont amount to anything when he 21.

I said trade Rozi, Zherdev and Sangs for Heatley
Or Deal Rozi and Zherdev to Dallas for Richards and sign cammy or gabby (1yr).

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm all for it

i’m DEF all for trading Zherdev, hes unproven and even if he does reach his potential i think he’ll be just as good (at best) as Heatley. But i dont think he’ll ever be that good. He might go back to russia after this season, so why take the chance, let someone else deal with his headaches. So i’m down with that trade, for sure.

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I never boo anyone, but I will boo Brashear. I hate that scumbag.

Betts is gone.

I don’t get this deal. Orr wanted less money, is younger, better at hockey, and loved in NY. Why let him go for effing BRashear?

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Where’s McSorley when you need him?

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow.

That’s evil.

But I laughed.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

And that was the nicest thought that crossed my mind….

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny Stuff

on Puck Daddys live chat

“BREAKING NEWS! Chicago Starbucks release new drink in honor of Hossa…it’s served without a cup.”

by Poe678 on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

freakin hilarious!

by rmc235 on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I presume the Rangers wont have that idiot Voros on the big team come October

Hell be in Hartford.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Niedermayer back to Anaheim

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

guys I just got dumped on at work, going to be out of touch for a little bit

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Brashithead?

Why? He’s the dirties player out – - oh, that’s why.

Sather is a moron.

by Blueshirts Rock on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Preds got Joel Ward

by Poe678 on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I really hate Brashear.

Have I mentioned this yet?

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Really?

Because I despise him.. Loathe him. Abhor him.

I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really hate him.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dont like him either...

But i have a feeling we are all gonna be smiling and love him when he knocks out someone messing with Cally or Dubby

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

i think it

means a small scorer might be coming like cammy.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

He’s basically a hitman for hire. Once he drops Richards for screwing with Callahan, we’ll all be singing a different tune.

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I won’t be smiling, I will just say that’s what he’s paid to do.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

We better start...

making some moves bc as of right now…we are a bad team…gotta say it.

We NEED Heatley and Cammy/Havlat/Gabby

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

you cant have heatley

until his fucking ass decides if he wants to go to edmonton already. seriously he has 18 hrs make ur your damn mind already.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's already been said...

that he has said no to an Edm trade. He gave the Sens a list of teams he would accept a trade to and Edm was not on that list but the Rangers were. If he’s not a Ranger by midnight tonight, he will remain a Sen

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quote from Dreger not a ranger fan

“Heatley has yet to decide. Oilers are still very much in play.” about 1 hour ago from mobile web

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

i know this is dangerous w sather

but the longer it takes before that d man i dont want is announced as a ranger the more hopeful i am it wont happen

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Great tweet from our own poploser

"Just because it was so fun last year, I’ve signed Aaron Voros to a new 3 yr, $5 M deal." No confirmation yet, but how can you not trust a Generalissimo?"

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

If...

the Rangers have Voros on their team this season, I won’t watch them

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

From Andrew Gross.....

Heatley is holding up the Senators plans and, if the Rangers are still in the mix – and the strong reports are Heatley’s camp wants to come to the Rangers – GM Glen Sather can’t do much until it’s determined whether he’s bringing in Heatley or not.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Then...

we need to make a move on him and find out once and for all if he’s coming to NY, if not, then we need to get on with our FA moves

MAKE UP YOUR DAMN MIND!

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude, relax

It’s not like this is a fantasy team. It’s a huge decision. It’s gonna take some time.

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

its a huge decision for GMs

not heatley. heatley wants to leave and wants to come to NY, whats so hard?

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what I'm saying

It might not be hard for Heatley, but Sather needs to really think this one through.

by stonecoldcory on Jul 1, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think...

he shouldnt have to think so hard…its glaring that we need a goal scorer…whats he afraid of? Trade some of the damn D prospects we have who are probably never gonna make it big…we dont exactly have a great track record with that anyway.

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

dont want him if...

if they dont take Rozi and if we have to give up cally or dubi.

Rozi, Zherdev, Sanguinetti and a 1st.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Betts

Is there any chance he returns? Was the writing on the wall when they traded for Boyle?

by Captain Marvelous on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

no chance

boyle closed the door and brashear slammed it on his head again

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF!!!

WTF is wrong with Sather?!

Now we are offering Chris Neil a contract?! WHY?!?!?!

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe his dumb ass

wants a line of brashear-avery-neil

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

TSN-Moderator: The Boston Globe says Jaroslav Spacek has signed with the Canadiens. Three years for $11.5 million in total. This has not been confirmed by TSN yet.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s remember something else:

The Rangers were not going to give Hossa anything near what the Hawks gave him. If the Rangers gave him a 12 year deal Ranger fans would be laying in their beds with their Nikes on waiting for the Hale-Bopp.

The Sedins wanted to stay in Vancouver, those creepy twins didn’t want to come to NY

Gaborik is still out there if they want him.

Gotta watch the blood pressure guys

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Im happy Hossa is off the market

didnt want him. Not the sniper we need, hes more of a playmaker

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Me too

I’d be very upset if we just locked up Marion Hossa until hes 43 years old

by Captain Marvelous on Jul 1, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Erik Cole back to Carolian

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Carolina*

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Cole belongs in Carolina

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bulin Wall To Edmonton

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

this deal costs more $$$$$ than keeping Roloson

Huet remains in Chicago, now the starting goalie.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

you should read it since it says

“It was initially reported that Heatley refused to waive his no-movement clause Tuesday night, but the player’s agent, J.P. Barry, told ESPN.com on Wednesday that Heatley never said no to going to Edmonton but instead wanted time to think about it.”

he still hasnt actually declined the deal.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

omg...

now of course i cant find it…

but i read an article that said heatley has already said no to Edm

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Khabibulin signs on board with Oilers

by Poe678 on Jul 1, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

What about this???

According to reports, Heatley gave Murray a list of teams he would go to and Edmonton was not one of them. Sun Media reported the Rangers, Sharks, Boston, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Detroit, Calgary and Chicago were on the list.

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

never denied the list

the list was given before any deals were made, but he still hasnt said No. If he wants to force his way here the best way to do that would be i dont know maybe to DECLINE the other trade and not wait til there are only a few hours left.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahaha

Well apparently he’s not the smartest guy in the world…but I still want him, NY is apparently banking so much on his coming here, if it doesn’t happen we are going to be lost, esp if we wait so long that Gabby goes, Cammy goes and then theres no one left

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm guessing the Oilers are out...

…but only because they now desperately need a goalie. I can’t imagine they’ll want to spend on Heatley if they’ll need those prospects for more important matters.

by Matthew Artus on Jul 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

4 years 15 million for Bulin.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Edmonton wanted Giguere, but price was too high

Bulin was Plan B.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

under 4 mil is not too bad for him

better than the 5.625 chicago is paying huet or washington’s deal w theodore

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Edmonton was able to salvage their goltending situation

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

and they can still fit heatley

cause the penner deal only costs them basically 3.25 more next year for heatley

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heatley isn’t going to the OIlers, he doesn’t want to go there

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

He will be a Ranger by 7 pm tonight

And Cammy will still be available and we will grab him too

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Chris Neil to Toronto

Deal almost done.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!

by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Chris Niel

any word on chris niel?? just heard that toronto has offered him a deal.

by BK! on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

thank the lord

better him there than here. we dont need avery, brashear and neil but i guess they think they need neil, orr and hollweg

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

honestly...

id rather have brashear and avery…hollweg and orr are hockey illiterate. Avery at least generates some offense and Brashear will open things up.

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously...

you don’t need THREE tough guys in this NHL.

One MAYBE two and then two guys who can go in the corners.

What’s Brian Burke thinking? If he’s this stupid, we should be able to swindle a deal to give him Redden. If we can get Gainey to take Gomez, we should be able to pull this off

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

update on komisarek

KOMISAREK STILL ON HOLD

There are rumors and reports Komisarek is close to signing with the Islanders or has agreed to sign with them, but these reports are not accurate. Still many teams involved, but the Isles are certainly one of them.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions  

It's actually in Uniondale

But I agree, its a warehouse, terrible terrible arena

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

ah shit, I had Farmingdale on the brain for another reason

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

LIke I said earlier, I want Komisarek, I think the Rangers need him, and it will piss off all the Islander fans who seem to think its some kind of honor to go play in that toilet in Uniondale

There i fixed it, sort of

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

clemmensen to Florida

at least he will get some more time.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Hell yeah

Rozy and some picks and prospects to Ott

Redden to Toronto for NOTHING…i’ll take a food vendor for Redden, seriously.

TSN just said, NY Rangers and Ott Sens are no longer talking and it’s Edmonton or bust for Heatley bc Ott wants Dubinsky. Either Edm or Ott for Heatley…

Awesome…GREAT JOB SATHER! No goal scorers for the Rangers, no playoffs next year

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

If you package Dubinsky, they have no centers.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wouldnt deal dubi

to me what that says is sather was smart in what he offered and wasnt giving up our young players.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree

I dont want them to trade Dub either, but we NEED a goal scorer, great, dont trade Dub bc hes gonna be good, but its awesome that all our young, good guys are gonna rot away on the Rangers who are going to be terrible

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cammalleri is still out there, as is Gaborik and his 80 year old groin.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

see if dallas has interest

rozi and zherdev for brad richards…sign cammy and your still fine.

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would be a nice deal too.

Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Jul 1, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

speaking of florida

they never finalized a deal with leopold right?

so they waited on jaybo and didnt deal him at the deadline when they could have had a premium package and instead got leopold and a 3rd and didnt even sign leopold

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

heatley

NHL live on TSN just basically reported that its edmonton or bust. Ottowa didnt like the deal the rangers offered.

by BK! on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Then let them go bust, why the hell should Sather overpay for a prima donna who doesn’t want to be where he is. Sorry, I have to give Sather a little credit for sticking to his guns.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're right

Sather did a good job sticking to his guns. I do respect him for that. However, when we don’t make the playoffs this year, he will have no job. So…thats a win for us

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions  

TSN-Moderator: RDS reports that the Flyers have signed Ian Laperierre for three years and $3.5 million.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

who are the flyers going to deal

to get out of their salary cap hell?

montreal already took one big deal?

briere to LA?

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Flyers are really loading up on meat

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

thats good

they have this thing called the salary cap that makes that impossible

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

They have the room. They have over $25 million to spend this offseason, minus the $16 they are going to use to resign Zherdev, Higgins, Dubi, Cally and Korpo.

So $9 million.

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank you Dave

sometimes i hate when i feel like im the only one who knows anything

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m the resident capologist around the blog o sphere (self proclaimed).

by Dave Shapiro on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually it is possible...

Waive Redden, free up another 6.5 and it is possible

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions  

and if u spend that money now

how do u plan on paying staal and girardi next year?

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

wtf

are you talking about?! how much do you think they are gonna make? 5 mil each? no…Staal will make like 3 and Girardi will make less…it’s not like we have NO ROOM

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

the cap is going down next year.

and if you do your deals then we have no one coming off next year to pay them

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

They'll be signed

just like Dubi and Callahan are gonna be signed

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

not if you spend 15 million and remove zero.

how is the salary cap hell any different if u replace gomez deal with gaborik and redden with cammy?

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

MLEETCH

what else can we do? We’re not getting Heatley…we need goals

Does no one else agree that if we don’t make big moves now, we are going no where?

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

no

they need goals.

Heatley would be nice, but is he in Edmonton yet?

Did they make an offer they can’t refuse?

As far as anyone knows no and the deal probably has until midnight.

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 1, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

heatley wasnt going to make us a contender.

like i said deal Rozi, Zherdev and a pick to Dallas for Richards (first line center, only 2 years left on big deal)

sign a sniper

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Our top four players right now

are Dub, Cally, Avery and Drury…sorry but thats AWFUL

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Attention please

This thread has gotten very long, and very laggy. I am going to open a brand new thread in a few minutes, and you guys can go in there and pick up where you left off.

By the way, this is the first time I had to open a 2nd thread, nice job guys!

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow are the Flyers getting stronger

First they pick up Pronger and now Laperiere. That team is really living up to there hype of being a big strong team

by b4mv01 on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Richards isnt going anywhere

Listen i would love that deal, but its not gonna happen. Sather is gonna do nothing and we are going to score the least amnt of goals this season

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOO

Neil back on the table to the rangers

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

UGH

rangers are top deal for Niel. Offered 4 years. why!

by BK! on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

oh lord

u would think he learned his lesson as bad as avery to dallas was as a deal

by Michael Gleich on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

also, mike rupp to the pens.

by BK! on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

doesn’t anyone else find this to be funny how bad the Rangers are?

We are chasing CHRIS NEIL right now?! REALLY?! what is wrong with Slats

by Anthony J on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok guys the new thread is up for you.

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