LittleHurt05 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 10:28 AM) I'm largely hockey ignorant... how is hockey going in Tampa and Miami? I know Phoenix is possibly a dead team walking (I believe there was a movement to move them BACK to Winnipeg before the Thrashers jumped in). I could see them moving int he next few years too. I'm not sure how the teams are doing financially. I know that the attendance in Miami isn't the best, but that team also hasn't made the playoffs in 10 years. Tampa Bay won the Cup 7 years ago and nearly made it this year, so that has helped, but overall I think they are in a similar attendance situation. Pro sports never seem to thrive in Florida, college football & NASCAR are king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 10:45 AM) On a Friday or Saturday, I agree. But during the week those don't suit my 2:30 AM wake up call very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 On a Friday or Saturday, I agree. But during the week those don't suit my 2:30 AM wake up call very well. I'd have to imagine nothing suits that wake-up time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 11:24 AM) I'd have to imagine nothing suits that wake-up time. You, sir, are correct. My wake-up call sucks ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 25, 2011 -> 04:19 PM) I hate him so much, but man would he be a great addition to toughen up the blue line. I think Ehrhoff and Laich would be a solid pairing for additions. Looks like Bieksa re-signed with Vancouver. Edited June 27, 2011 by smalls2598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (smalls2598 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 03:02 PM) Looks like he re-signed with Vancouver. Must. Continue. Hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hmm, Bernstein continuing with his baseless Kaner rumors today. I guess "in Buffalo working on his game" isn't good enough. Bernsie is being pretty irresponsible. DIRECT TWEET COMING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Steve9347 Steve Harnden @dan_bernstein Feeling speculative today? You have too many listeners to move forward with baseless Kaner accusations, bro. Yes, I feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:08 PM) Steve9347 Steve Harnden @dan_bernstein Feeling speculative today? You have too many listeners to move forward with baseless Kaner accusations, bro. Yes, I feel better. Steve, you may be my favorite poster on here. Between your brutal honesty and bold predictions, and your impeccable quotes from a variety of my favorite shows (Arrested Dev, It's Always Sunny, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 My ideal roster for 2011-2012: Kane-Toews-Smith Gagne-Sharp-Hossa Bickell-Bolland-Frolik Olesz-Kruger-Eager Keith-Seabrook Hammer-Pitkanen Leddy-Sopel Crawford Salak Addded: Simon Gagne (will shift Sharp to center) Ben Eager Joni Pitkanen Brent Sopel With $14 million in cap, you get a high-priced free agent in Pitkanen ($5 million ish), a decently priced veteran in Gagne ($3-4 million; coming off down year and has made plenty already) and two cheap depth guys in Eager/Sopel ($4 million combined). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:08 PM) Steve9347 Steve Harnden @dan_bernstein Feeling speculative today? You have too many listeners to move forward with baseless Kaner accusations, bro. Yes, I feel better. And now I am gonna follow you on Twitter. haha Edited June 27, 2011 by maggsmaggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:19 PM) Steve, you may be my favorite poster on here. Between your brutal honesty and bold predictions, and your impeccable quotes from a variety of my favorite shows (Arrested Dev, It's Always Sunny, etc). ILLUSIONS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:23 PM) And now I am gonna follower you on Twitter. haha #bonertime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Kopecky's rights were dealt to Florida for a 7th round pick. This is pretty much a no story, because it doesn't help or hurt the cap, and he was going to walk as a UFA. At least they got something for nothing. Winnipeg and Florida = 2010 Blackhawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:50 PM) Kopecky's rights were dealt to Florida for a 7th round pick. This is pretty much a no story, because it doesn't help or hurt the cap, and he was going to walk as a UFA. At least they got something for nothing. Winnipeg and Florida = 2010 Blackhawks That works for me. I was not a fan of Kopecky's one bit, honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Spencer Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 More $$ to spend now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:31 PM) ILLUSIONS! Arrested Development quotes are something a whore does for money...or cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:20 PM) My ideal roster for 2011-2012: Kane-Toews-Smith Gagne-Sharp-Hossa Bickell-Bolland-Frolik Olesz-Kruger-Eager Keith-Seabrook Hammer-Pitkanen Leddy-Sopel Crawford Salak Addded: Simon Gagne (will shift Sharp to center) Ben Eager Joni Pitkanen Brent Sopel With $14 million in cap, you get a high-priced free agent in Pitkanen ($5 million ish), a decently priced veteran in Gagne ($3-4 million; coming off down year and has made plenty already) and two cheap depth guys in Eager/Sopel ($4 million combined). I'm totally down with this, except I don't think you have to spend a combined 4 mil on Eager and Sopel. If you can spare 1.5 mil or so somewhere, a 4th line center like Madden or Belanger or even Konopka for some more toughness would be nice so Kruger can stick on the wing. I've b een reading a lot that Gagne could come a lot cheaper than people think. If that's the case, why not see if you can snag Cole? QUOTE (Jim Spencer @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 05:08 PM) More $$ to spend now No more money. He was already an UFA. Just means we get something for a guy who was leaving anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 03:06 PM) Hmm, Bernstein continuing with his baseless Kaner rumors today. I guess "in Buffalo working on his game" isn't good enough. Bernsie is being pretty irresponsible. DIRECT TWEET COMING. Even as somebody who thinks there is something to the Kaner rumors (come in, do you REALLY think he's just being borderline dead silent by choice this offseason?), you can't go on the air on a major radio show in Chicago with rumors. Get some facts, or don't mention it. And I should also point out that my love/hate relationship with B&B is more often on the love side. Edited June 28, 2011 by whitesoxfan101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Ok, so if Kopecky does not sign w/ Florida, do we still get their 7th RD pick, and then could we conceivably re-sign him? That would be a punch in the nuts for the Panthers. Haha. Edited June 28, 2011 by JoeCoolMan24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 12:22 AM) Ok, so if Kopecky does not sign w/ Florida, do we still get their 7th RD pick, and then could we conceivably re-sign him? That would be a punch in the nuts for the Panthers. Haha. We get a pick no matter what. The 2012 pick is conditional through Nashville. If it's not available come draft time, then the 2013 7th goes to the Hawks. "The Blackhawks will get Florida’s seventh-round pick in the 2012 draft (which is presently conditional to the Nashville Predators). If that pick is not available, Florida will transfer its seventh-round selection in the 2013 draft." Also, Hawks extend qualifying offers to Frolik, Campoli and Stalberg but not to Jake Dowell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 According to this article, Kopecky signed a 4 year deal with Florida. Tallon still has alot of work to do to get to the cap floor. http://translate.google.cz/translate?js=n&...cnej_zmluve.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 07:53 AM) According to this article, Kopecky signed a 4 year deal with Florida. Tallon still has alot of work to do to get to the cap floor. http://translate.google.cz/translate?js=n&...cnej_zmluve.htm Good luck to Kopecky. I always thought he was a solid contributor and seemed to play well with countrymate Hossa. I love the translation errors: Florida is a very nice place, there is still heat Family is an ideal, "said Tomas Kopecky. "In Chicago I had a beautiful two years, I used to have there. He leaves to me difficult, since Chicago is a Marian Hossa, of which we understand perfectly. Life is so hockey. I that in Florida endure four years, "said Tomas Kopecky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 So it sounds like the Rangers are putting all their eggs in the Brad Richards basket. That actually seems like a good fit. I also read that they want to trade, rofl, Wade Redden, rofl. Yeah, good luck with that guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:31 PM) ILLUSIONS! Hey, look at that. You're funny when sober too. Edited June 28, 2011 by bigruss22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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