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TazFTW 08-03-2005 02:21 PM

Canadians sign Mathieu Dandenault to a 4 yr deal worth $7 million.

Johnny93g 08-03-2005 02:23 PM

i guess i meant to say 3 hours and no news anyone cares about!!!

TazFTW 08-03-2005 02:26 PM

This just in. The Leafs will do nothing.

TazFTW 08-03-2005 02:32 PM

Fuck.

Quote:

Report: Modano rejects deal with Stars


TSN.ca Staff



8/3/2005 3:28:34 PM

After speculation that he was on the verge of re-signing with the Dallas Stars, it now appears that the reverse is true.

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Modano has rejected the Stars' latest bid to keep him in Dallas.

On Monday, reports indicated that Modano would sign with one of three teams that were courting the forward's services - the Boston Bruins, Atlanta Thrashers and Pittsburgh Penguins.

It was then reported that Stars owner Tom Hicks believed Modano was on the verge of re-signing with the Stars, a move that would likely keep him in gold and green for the duration of his career.

Apparently, Modano has had second thoughts about the Stars offer and will go back to testing the market elsewhere.



Drafted by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1st round (1st overall), Modano has collected 458 goals and 1106 points in 1101 career games.

Chubby 08-03-2005 02:33 PM

Habs sign Satan according to CKAC radio

4 year deal

Simms 08-03-2005 02:39 PM

Non-Eklund rumours (http://www.kuklaskorner.com/hockey -- Detroit-based blogger who became the anti-Eklund during the lockout)

- Cujo close to joining Pittsburgh
- Canucks out of the Neidermayer sweepstakes. NJ, Calgary, and a mystery team remain

Un-linked trade report: Brent Sopel to the Isles for a conditional draft pick

Karim 08-03-2005 02:41 PM

Sopel to the Island for a conditional pick next year. Making room for Niedermayer? Forsberg?

http://www.newyorkislanders.com/pres...ive.asp?id=376

Chubby 08-03-2005 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simms
Non-Eklund rumours (http://www.kuklaskorner.com/hockey -- Detroit-based blogger who became the anti-Eklund during the lockout)

- Cujo close to joining Pittsburgh
- Canucks out of the Neidermayer sweepstakes. NJ, Calgary, and a mystery team remain

Un-linked trade report: Brent Sopel to the Isles for a conditional draft pick


BUFFALO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (i can dream can't I?)

Chubby 08-03-2005 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simms
Beat ya by two minutes again. :)


well I beat you on Satan so :p

TazFTW 08-03-2005 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
I think it would depend on if the NHL can get the Russia Federation to agree to the new IIHF agreement.


Just read something on TSN that the Czech federation has also voted down the IIHF agreement.

Simms 08-03-2005 02:47 PM

Steven Walkom replaces Andy Van Hellemond as Director of Officiating

Quote:

Stephen Walkom was hired Wednesday as NHL director of officiating. Walkom became an NHL official in 1990 and has been one of the league’s top referees for the last several years. He worked the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the 2002 and 2004 Stanley Cup finals.

“With the rule changes that the league has adopted for the upcoming season, we believe that Stephen is ideally suited to provide direction and guidance to our on-ice officials,” said Colin Campbell, the NHL’s director of hockey operations. “His judgment and professionalism on the ice, coupled with the respect he has earned as one of the top officials in the game, will be of great benefit in his transition to the officiating management ranks.”

Maple Leafs 08-03-2005 02:47 PM

As a Leafs fan, I think I want to buy a Habs jersey that says "Satan" on the back.

Karim 08-03-2005 02:48 PM

Boston signs Leetch.
http://www.bostonbruins.com/feature.asp

TazFTW 08-03-2005 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karim



That is soooo wrong.

sterlingice 08-03-2005 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
one of the few blueliners signed so far actually worth the money he got.


Just echoing everyone else- great signing for the Pens.

SI

Simms 08-03-2005 03:02 PM

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http://magazine.forecaster.ca/hk05/

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[/shameless plug]

henry296 08-03-2005 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simms
Non-Eklund rumours (http://www.kuklaskorner.com/hockey -- Detroit-based blogger who became the anti-Eklund during the lockout)

- Cujo close to joining Pittsburgh
- Canucks out of the Neidermayer sweepstakes. NJ, Calgary, and a mystery team remain

Un-linked trade report: Brent Sopel to the Isles for a conditional draft pick


Interesting about bringing in CuJo to support/backup/mentor Marc-Andre Fleury. Not sure I like that.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simms
Non-Eklund rumours (http://www.kuklaskorner.com/hockey -- Detroit-based blogger who became the anti-Eklund during the lockout)

- Cujo close to joining Pittsburgh
- Canucks out of the Neidermayer sweepstakes. NJ, Calgary, and a mystery team remain

Un-linked trade report: Brent Sopel to the Isles for a conditional draft pick


why would Cujo go to Pittsburgh? or is he just going to make a career out of playing places where everyone in the stands wants someone else?

for that matter, why would Pittsburgh be looking to add a goalie like Joseph - isn't Fleury ready?

henry296 08-03-2005 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
why would Cujo go to Pittsburgh? or is he just going to make a career out of playing places where everyone in the stands wants someone else?

for that matter, why would Pittsburgh be looking to add a goalie like Joseph - isn't Fleury ready?


Fleury very much had an up and down year in the AHL this past season and in fact was pulled as the starting goalie in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Perhaps they want to give him another year in the minors. That could be a way to save some cap space.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karim


not that it's a big deal, but I wonder what number he'll wear? #2 (Eddie Shore) is retired and, well, Eddie is dead, making it hard for Leetch to pull a sleazy Jerry Rice move (not that he would)

TazFTW 08-03-2005 03:18 PM

Bryan Berard 2 yrs $4.5 million to Columbus

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=132329

Karim 08-03-2005 03:19 PM

Berard signs with C-Bus. No link yet but more than one source is confirming it.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henry296
Fleury very much had an up and down year in the AHL this past season and in fact was pulled as the starting goalie in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Perhaps they want to give him another year in the minors. That could be a way to save some cap space.


I guess that makes sense, but I'm still more surprised from the Cujo perspective than the Penguin side of things.

Karim 08-03-2005 03:21 PM

Leopold re-signs with Calgary for $2.3 million/2 years.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karim
Leopold re-signs with Calgary for $2.3 million/2 years.


and word on Kate?

TazFTW 08-03-2005 03:27 PM

That Kuklas site now has a blurb about the Canucks scheduling a press conference for 5PM EDT. They already had one earlier for Naslund.


[edit]They've now changed the time to 5:45.

Simms 08-03-2005 03:30 PM

re: Modano...

Quote:

but NHL sources tell TSN that Boston and Chicago both have four year deals on the table worth in excess of $20 million.
The Stars had offered Modano a five year deal worth $17.5 million.

That is freaking insane (the Boston and Chicago part).

riz 08-03-2005 03:50 PM

Man...I never thought it would be this crazy. On the other hand, I knew the Rangers would do what they do best. Draft poorly and sign UFA's that leave me scratching my head. Straka may be okay if he stays healthy but Malik ? A big, soft, pokechecking defenseman...wasn't that role reserved for Poti already ? Maybe Sather has a master plan so cunning.....or not.

So many signings, still so many millions thrown around. Overall the talent seems to be spreading nicely around the league. Oh well....I'll go get my popcorn :D

TazFTW 08-03-2005 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chubby
Habs sign Satan according to CKAC radio

4 year deal

Kuklas is saying Satan is an Islander.


[edit]Confirmed.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp...33&hubName=nhl

Karim 08-03-2005 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
and word on Kate?


I figured he was a big enough name for those hanging around here. Maybe not...

Simms 08-03-2005 04:03 PM

'Nucks presser put off until 5:45 ET.

TazFTW 08-03-2005 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riz
On the other hand, I knew the Rangers would do what they do best. Draft poorly and sign UFA's that leave me scratching my head. Straka may be okay if he stays healthy but Malik ? A big, soft, pokechecking defenseman...wasn't that role reserved for Poti already ? Maybe Sather has a master plan so cunning.....or not.



Rangers sign Martin Rucinsky. Rucinsky/Straka/Jagr, Czech line redux.

sachmo71 08-03-2005 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
Rangers sign Martin Rucinsky. Rucinsky/Straka/Jagr, Czech line redux.



I think that's a pretty spooky line.

riz 08-03-2005 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
Rangers sign Martin Rucinsky. Rucinsky/Straka/Jagr, Czech line redux.


Ahh...now it all falls into place :D Might be a decent line this year if they all stay healthy. Czechmates v2.0 ?

Honolulu_Blue 08-03-2005 04:41 PM

Kenny Holland LIVES!!

Matthieu Schneider signs a two year deal with the Wings.

sterlingice 08-03-2005 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simms
re: Modano...


That is freaking insane (the Boston and Chicago part).


Please let him sign with Boston. I love watching Modano play but this is like those baseball contracts for pitchers that reach into when they're 38 and 39- they'll be dying to unload it in 2 years.

SI

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 04:48 PM

GREAT day for the Isles. We get Satan, who we've coveted for 2.5 years, and Sopel who is Bryan Berard-lite.

Two very, very good signings. Yashin is a perfect fit, and adding Zhitnik and Sopel increases our defensive depth!

TazFTW 08-03-2005 04:48 PM

Saw this mentioned at a couple sites but not at the big boys (TSN, Sportsnet).


Islanders trade Michael Peca to the Oilers for a Mike York and a draft pick.

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karim


Boston WAY, WAY overpaid. Leetch will have a very bad year this year, I think.

Honolulu_Blue 08-03-2005 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
Saw this mentioned at a couple sites but not at the big boys (TSN, Sportsnet).


Islanders trade Michael Peca to the Oilers for a Mike York and a draft pick.


TSN just confirmed.

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
Bryan Berard 2 yrs $4.5 million to Columbus

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=132329


GREAT signing for Columbus, IMO.

Blade 08-03-2005 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue
TSN just confirmed.


Wow...the Oilers are really getting active...

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
Saw this mentioned at a couple sites but not at the big boys (TSN, Sportsnet).


Islanders trade Michael Peca to the Oilers for a Mike York and a draft pick.


WOW.

I think we have a monopoly on speedy young wingers now. Don't like this deal from an on-ice perspective, but financially, I understand that it was necessary. And it does get us back our 2nd rounder from the Sopel trade.

So basically, today we did:

-Sopel, Satan, and York (costing us an additional $2-3mil in cap space)

for:

-Peca

Two first-line wingers and a #3/4 D-man for a #2 centerman with a bad contract -- consider me happy!!!

MikeVic 08-03-2005 04:55 PM

I like the Oilers. :) I love this time in hockey. So much fun.

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 04:59 PM

I wonder if the Peca trade is just making room for Palffy??? From my estimations, we only have about $8mil in cap space (but we've already qualified our RFA's and I'm estimating an average of $1mil each for them), so he would push us up above $35mil. However, if we do spend to the max we have one of the best top lines in the league! (Palffy/Yashin/Satan)

TazFTW 08-03-2005 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
That Kuklas site now has a blurb about the Canucks scheduling a press conference for 5PM EDT. They already had one earlier for Naslund.


[edit]They've now changed the time to 5:45.

Quote:

update 5:57pm. Canucks talked about Sopel trade and said expect a dman coming to them in a trade shortly

What a tease.

sterlingice 08-03-2005 05:00 PM

Let me reiterate- this is just so freaking cool :D

SI

riz 08-03-2005 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice
Let me reiterate- this is just so freaking cool :D

SI


I hear ya :D

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 05:03 PM

Eklund is saying Forsberg to the Flyers for Gagne!!!

TazFTW 08-03-2005 05:07 PM

I don't get that. Forsberg is an unrestricted FA.

Chubby 08-03-2005 05:08 PM

and we are all saying Ek got hacked in his chatroom...

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 05:09 PM

The only reason maybe Forsberg is a trade, is that the Flyers have to dump salary to make room for him?

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPI-Fan
Eklund is saying Forsberg to the Flyers for Gagne!!!


*scratches head*
*removes Eklund's site from my favorites*

Chubby 08-03-2005 05:11 PM

and the rumor is for Gagne but that Gagne is traded away to clear cap room to sign Forsberg. I still think he got hacked

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chubby
and the rumor is for Gagne but that Gagne is traded away to clear cap room to sign Forsberg. I still think he got hacked


Hahaha, that is ridiculous (him getting hacked). When he copy-pasted a CNN story and then deleted it, everyone in the chat claimed he got hacked (clearly he didn't since he never again mentioned it).

If you read his site, you do have to take it with just a grain of salt. As long as you do that, you can get some idea of what kind of teams are at least looking at certain players.

Ajaxab 08-03-2005 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice
Let me reiterate- this is just so freaking cool :D

SI


It's almost...almost enough to make me wish for a lockout every other year. Some people were saying they should just blow up the league and have a redraft. This is the closest thing to it. All of these transactions have been incredibly fun to watch.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPI-Fan
The only reason maybe Forsberg is a trade, is that the Flyers have to dump salary to make room for him?


ah, I think I get it.
sign Forsberg, trade Gagne.

I was just thinking today that I'd probably by a Forsberg jersey depending on where he ends up. But there's no way in HELL I would ever wear a Flyers jersey.

btw, Forsberg to Philadelphia is funny in so many ways. They going to try to get Mike Ricci and Chris Simon too?

Chubby 08-03-2005 05:15 PM

unless Forsberg took $1mil he isn't going to be a Flyer

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chubby
unless Forsberg took $1mil he isn't going to be a Flyer


I can cope with Forsberg going a lot of places, but not Philadelphia (and not the fucking Rangers either). PLEASE.

Qwikshot 08-03-2005 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
ah, I think I get it.
sign Forsberg, trade Gagne.

I was just thinking today that I'd probably by a Forsberg jersey depending on where he ends up. But there's no way in HELL I would ever wear a Flyers jersey.

btw, Forsberg to Philadelphia is funny in so many ways. They going to try to get Mike Ricci and Chris Simon too?


Uh you do know Bob Clarke's penchant for reacquiring former Flyers don't you?

riz 08-03-2005 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
I can cope with Forsberg going a lot of places, but not Philadelphia (and not the fucking Rangers either). PLEASE.


Sorry, we got the best swede out there signed already in Henrik Lundqvist :D No need for an injured, homesick Forsberg ;)

Ryan S 08-03-2005 05:20 PM

I have no doubt that Eklund has legit sources, but I expect many of them will be feeding him information which is designed to help their own causes

Joe Canadian 08-03-2005 05:23 PM

I'm a Leafs fan and the fact they've done nothing isn't bothering me... I'm loving that all the "small" teams are getting some big name guys, it's good for the game!!

TazFTW 08-03-2005 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
I can cope with Forsberg going a lot of places, but not Philadelphia (and not the fucking Rangers either). PLEASE.


As a Ranger fan, I do not want to see Forsberg on the team. That's all due to him being my most hated player (maybe a close second to Bryan Marchment).

TazFTW 08-03-2005 05:29 PM

heh, now Ek has Roenick to LA to make room for Forsberg.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
As a Ranger fan, I do not want to see Forsberg on the team. That's all due to him being my most hated player (maybe a close second to Bryan Marchment).


it's a plurality then. All two Ranger fans don't want him. Guess we'll keep him.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW
heh, now Ek has Roenick to LA to make room for Forsberg.


Roenick (like Modano) would be another good fit for the Kings.

bbor 08-03-2005 05:32 PM

Walkom head official????

God help us...there could only have been one choice that would have been worse.......eh ML?:D:D

bbor 08-03-2005 05:34 PM

New rumour from Ek site....the Leafs signed a new beer vendor....$6.50 an hour...PLUS TIPS!

Waiting for official confirmation.

Johnny93g 08-03-2005 05:35 PM

http://www.hockeynations.com/index.p...c=15795&st=180

This guy seems to know what he's talking about....many predictions turned out right.....you need to register to read it, but its worth it

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny93g
http://www.hockeynations.com/index.p...c=15795&st=180

This guy seems to know what he's talking about....many predictions turned out right.....you need to register to read it, but its worth it


for the lazy, what's he saying?

TazFTW 08-03-2005 05:43 PM

TSN has Forsberg to the Flyers, 2 years $10.7 million

Johnny93g 08-03-2005 05:47 PM

he just said Roenick to LA to make room for Forsberg

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:48 PM

I hate hockey

klayman 08-03-2005 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbor
New rumour from Ek site....the Leafs signed a new beer vendor....$6.50 an hour...PLUS TIPS!

Waiting for official confirmation.


You laugh now, but when you are watching the Leafs lose night after night, you'll be thankful there's a extra beer vendor around.

And...you're supposed to tip beer vendors?!? No wonder my beer tastes like piss by the 3rd period.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:49 PM

I fucking hate hockey

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:49 PM

fucking Flyers

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:49 PM

fuck Bobby Clark
fuck him fuck him fuck him fuck him

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:50 PM

fuck

RPI-Fan 08-03-2005 05:50 PM

And the people who say Eklund has no credibility are.. WHERE, now?

Qwikshot 08-03-2005 05:51 PM

WOOT!!!

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:51 PM

fuck Eklund

Qwikshot 08-03-2005 05:52 PM

Hearing the Roenick AND Gagne would be traded to Kings to free up cap room...

TazFTW 08-03-2005 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny93g
http://www.hockeynations.com/index.p...c=15795&st=180

This guy seems to know what he's talking about....many predictions turned out right.....you need to register to read it, but its worth it


This guy just said the Rangers are offering Niedermeyer the max.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 05:53 PM

fuck Roenick and Gagne

Johnny93g 08-03-2005 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
fuck Roenick and Gagne


we agree again...fuck the flyers

klayman 08-03-2005 05:57 PM

I haven't seen DD this upset since that time Patrick Roy ripped down the bathroom door trying to get DD out of his house.

TazFTW 08-03-2005 05:58 PM

And like that, Roenick is traded to the Kings for draft picks.

TazFTW 08-03-2005 06:00 PM

And then this Code guy brings up Toronto talking to Boston about Thorton...

bbor 08-03-2005 06:00 PM

I like the deal.....Flyers are better with Roenick and Gagne rather than a broken down Forsberg who may go home after 1 season.

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 06:01 PM

fuck the Kings

ISiddiqui 08-03-2005 06:23 PM

JEEZ, this is like a fantasy draft, but with real players and teams. It's ridiculous! Good fun though.

With the Devils would sign someone though :(.

ISiddiqui 08-03-2005 06:24 PM

ESPN reporting that Modano has turned down the Stars' latest offer:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2123609

Honolulu_Blue 08-03-2005 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
fuck the Kings


:D

Maple Leafs 08-03-2005 06:35 PM

Good job by Eklund, breaking the story 15 minutes before it was announced.

Any word on Leetch to the Wings, Ek?

Simms 08-03-2005 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
fucking Flyers


Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
fuck Bobby Clark
fuck him fuck him fuck him fuck him


Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
fuck


What he said.

Honolulu_Blue 08-03-2005 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger
fuck the Kings


It was the smart play, DD. Sacrificing Forsberg for Hejduk and Tanguay was a wise move by Lacroix. They are the future of the franchise. Like a surgeon, sometimes he must cut to heal...

Honolulu_Blue 08-03-2005 06:50 PM

I hear there is a rumor coming out of Vancouver that the Canucks have signed Hamrlik. No idea if there is any truth to it.

Qwikshot 08-03-2005 06:55 PM

Now it is being said Roenick isn't leaving the Flyers...

Draft Dodger 08-03-2005 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue
It was the smart play, DD. Sacrificing Forsberg for Hejduk and Tanguay was a wise move by Lacroix. They are the future of the franchise. Like a surgeon, sometimes he must cut to heal...


I agree (although I would have rather seen Blake go than Foppa).
still sucks to see him with the fucking Flyers.

Toronto, I could handle. Vancouver I could handle. Not Philadelphia, and not for a measly $5 M


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