2006 NHL Offseason Thread - Page 10

MizzouRah · 07-02-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

Blues sign McKee, which seems a little strange.

I guess they really want to make sure they have defense this year.. but c'mon, we need scoring!

They also resign Dallas Drake to a multi-year deal.

Honolulu_Blue · 07-02-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

My god...

Damien Cox actually likes what the Leafs did, sort of.
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...3064&t=TS_Home

I'm... I'm confused.

I like what they did as well. Kaberle, Gil, Kubina, and McCabe is a solid top four defensive unit. The 5th and 6th guys should be young, cheap players. The Leafs' defensive corps has sucked horribly for years. Building a foundation from the back and then moving forward seems like a pretty good idea to me.

Joe Canadian · 07-02-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I like what they did as well. Kaberle, Gil, Kubina, and McCabe is a solid top four defensive unit. The 5th and 6th guys should be young, cheap players. The Leafs' defensive corps has sucked horribly for years. Building a foundation from the back and then moving forward seems like a pretty good idea to me.

My beef isn't the players they got, nor where they are spending their money. It's the amount they've got tied up in those four guys on defense ($17.5 Million).

bbor · 07-02-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

My god...

Damien Cox actually likes what the Leafs did, sort of.
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...3064&t=TS_Home

I'm... I'm confused.

This week he does......this guy flips more than a pancake.

Draft Dodger · 07-02-2006, 12:16 PM

(and this one is not a fake)

Arnott to Nashville

Draft Dodger · 07-02-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

They also resign Dallas Drake to a multi-year deal.

ah, Dallas Drake. many years ago, a bunch of us were watching a Bruins game on TV and Derek Sanderson started yammering about how "Dallas Drake" was a great hockey name. Nevermind the fact that it's probably better suited to a porn star, the nickmane Dallas "Hockey Name" Drake has always stuck with me, as dumb as it is. I can't say Dallas Drake in my head with the hockey name part. Kind of like Ville "The Thrill" Peltonen and Jeff "Can't" Hackett.

MizzouRah · 07-02-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

ah, Dallas Drake. many years ago, a bunch of us were watching a Bruins game on TV and Derek Sanderson started yammering about how "Dallas Drake" was a great hockey name. Nevermind the fact that it's probably better suited to a porn star, the nickmane Dallas "Hockey Name" Drake has always stuck with me, as dumb as it is. I can't say Dallas Drake in my head with the hockey name part. Kind of like Ville "The Thrill" Peltonen and Jeff "Can't" Hackett.

It does reek of porn star.

Maple Leafs · 07-02-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

It does reek of porn star.

No, you're thinking of Ron Tugnutt.

MizzouRah · 07-02-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

No, you're thinking of Ron Tugnutt.

Is that Ron Jeremy's kid?

TazFTW · 07-02-2006, 04:08 PM

Sydor returns to Dallas for a 4th rounder and the Rangers re-signed Straka.

sachmo71 · 07-02-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

Avs sign Tyler Arneson. not exactly the #2 center I was hoping for, but in light of the cap issues, it could have been a lot worse.

agreed. he's a good fit for the Avs.

sachmo71 · 07-02-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

(and this one is not a fake)

Arnott to Nashville

great signing for them.

Sydor back to Dallas...WHY?

Karim · 07-02-2006, 06:25 PM

Five teams went over the cap last year (Atlanta and New Jersey specifically named) and that comes out of this year's cap.

Also, the lowest revenue team (assumed to be Nashville) will receive $12.5 million in revenue sharing. The bottom 12 teams receive revenue sharing.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...hlinsider.html

Karim · 07-02-2006, 06:28 PM

The Flames signed former Minnesota defenceman, Andrei Zyuzin for $2.8 million/2 years.

The Flames now have a D-core of Regehr, Phaneuf, Hamrlik, Warrener, Ference and Zyuzin for $10.5 million. I'd say that's smart cap management (and luck with Phaneuf).

Honolulu_Blue · 07-02-2006, 07:55 PM

Ruslan Salei heads to Florida 4 years/$12.1 million.

Weight heads back to St. Louis as expected.

MizzouRah · 07-02-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Weight heads back to St. Louis as expected.

Wow, wasn't even on my radar. Bring that cup with you Douggie.

The Blues also sign head coach Mike Kitchen to a multi year deal. He deserved it.

General Mike · 07-02-2006, 09:49 PM

The Rangers re-signed Martin Straka to a 1 year deal, 3.1M

bbor · 07-02-2006, 09:57 PM

Alyn Mccauly signs with the Kings for 3 years.

Honolulu_Blue · 07-02-2006, 10:25 PM

The Wings are holding a 1 p.m. press conference tomorrow.

Speculation is that it is for Yzerman's retirement announcement.

Maple Leafs · 07-03-2006, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Speculation is that it is for Yzerman's retirement announcement.

Kuklas is reporting that this is indeed Stevie Y's farewell.

It's amazing... growing up a as a Leafs fan, we went to war with the guy a hundred times in my life. And yet, here we are at the end of the road, and I can't think of a single bad thing to say about him. An amazing player, a class act, and the last guy you ever wanted to play against. If this is really the end, then my blue and white hat is doffed. I pray that in my lifetime the Leafs will find a guy with even half the talent Stevie Y had.

Chief Rum · 07-03-2006, 12:39 AM

As a long time Wings hater/disdainer, I'm still sorry to see Yzerman go (assuming this is the case). He was good for the game of hockey. It's not like Roy or Stevens leaving, may they both burn in hell.

Thanks for the memories, Steve.

Sidenote, I know there are still lots of potential deals and suitors out there for Pronger. But one of the analysts on TSN mentions the Ducks as "major players" for him and say that a deal for Pronger (not to Ducks necessarily, but to anyone, period) is likely to get done in the next 24 hours.

Man, how much fun would it be to have Pronger and Neirdermayer on the same blue line. Wow!

riz · 07-03-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

Kind of like Ville "The Thrill" Peltonen

Who actually will be thrilling people again in the NHL this upcoming season, as he has signed with Florida to have a go at the "new" NHL

Karim · 07-03-2006, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

But one of the analysts on TSN mentions the Ducks as "major players" for him and say that a deal for Pronger (not to Ducks necessarily, but to anyone, period) is likely to get done in the next 24 hours.

Man, how much fun would it be to have Pronger and Neirdermayer on the same blue line. Wow!

I can see this absolutely happening. The Ducks have a lot of talented young forwards, Burke has done nothing on the FA front and Burke was the one that drafted Pronger.

Draft Dodger · 07-03-2006, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by riz

Who actually will be thrilling people again in the NHL this upcoming season, as he has signed with Florida to have a go at the "new" NHL

I was surprised to see him during the Olympics. that's cool that he's getting another shot

Draft Dodger · 07-03-2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Man, how much fun would it be to have Pronger and Neirdermayer on the same blue line. Wow!

probably about as much fun as Kariya and Selanne playing on the third line in Colorado.

on paper, it looks great. in reality, I'm not sure having 2 guys like that will be as effective as one might think.

ice4277 · 07-03-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

The Wings are holding a 1 p.m. press conference tomorrow.

Speculation is that it is for Yzerman's retirement announcement.

They won't confirm it officially until then, but I've just heard firsthand info that he indeed will be retiring.

Suburban Rhythm · 07-03-2006, 07:58 AM

Pens are killing me. I knew Ray Shero would not make an immediate splash in FA...but who is left?

There are enough D that I think he'll still be able to grab someone. 3 guys from Nashville still available. Witt will be overpriced...Markov with alleged off-ice issues. But Mark Eaton seems like a nice fit.

But...the Pens have, arguably, ZERO top 6 wings right now! Colby Armstrong probably shouldn't be on a top line. Outside of Samsonov...slim pickin's left.

Shero has said, though, he would explore a trade if it is better value that the FA market.

Chief Rum · 07-03-2006, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

probably about as much fun as Kariya and Selanne playing on the third line in Colorado.

on paper, it looks great. in reality, I'm not sure having 2 guys like that will be as effective as one might think.

Well, actually, my guess is they wouldn't play on the same line. Beauchemin turned into a terrific D-man next to Neeis last season, and he'll probably stay there. They would probably pair Pronger with Vishnevsky and scare the living crap out of any forward smaller than 6'2" 210.

Draft Dodger · 07-03-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Pens are killing me. I knew Ray Shero would not make an immediate splash in FA...but who is left?

to be fair, the Pens were one of the big players in the FA market last year...and we all know how that turned out

Maple Leafs · 07-03-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Beauchemin turned into a terrific D-man next to Neeis last season, and he'll probably stay there.

Wouldn't you have to assume that Beauchemin would be part of any deal?

General Mike · 07-03-2006, 10:59 AM

The Rangers need to trade the farm for Pronger.

Honolulu_Blue · 07-03-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Wouldn't you have to assume that Beauchemin would be part of any deal?

Woah. A hell of a deal for the Ducks.

Oilers deal Pronger to Anaheim

Chris Pronger

TSN.ca Staff
7/3/2006 11:57:15 AM
Chris Pronger, the biggest name on the summer trade block is going to California.

The Anaheim Ducks have traded right winger Joffrey Lupul, one non-roster player and several conditional high-end draft picks to the Oilers in exchange for Pronger.

Pronger, 31, put up 56 points and a plus-2 rating during the 2005-2006 regular season and was a stalwart for the Oilers during their playoff run to the Stanley Cup final, recording 21 points and a plus-10 rating in 24 games. The 2000 Hart and Norris Trophy winner is regarded as one of the very best defenders in the league, and joins a Ducks defence corps that includes 2004 Norris Trophy winner Scott Niedermayer.

Pronger has 456 points and a plus-127 rating in an 802-game career that has seen him play in Hartford, St. Louis and Edmonton. He also has 72 points and a plus-25 rating in 109 career playoff games.

The 6-foot-6, 220 pound defenceman signed a five-year, $31.25-million contract with the Oilers last August, then surprised the team with his request for a trade shortly after the season due to personal reasons.

Lupul, 22, is an Edmonton native who is just coming into his own offensively. Drafted 7th overall in 2002, Lupul tallied 28 goals and 53 points this past season, a solid improvement on his 34-point rookie season of 2003-2004.

Lupul added nine goals and 11 points in 16 playoff games this past season, including a four-goal game against Colorado in the second-round series.
A restricted free agent, Lupul earned $900,600 last season.

Joe Canadian · 07-03-2006, 11:26 AM

Travis · 07-03-2006, 11:28 AM

Going to TSN now, Lupul's name is out of the article.

Honolulu_Blue · 07-03-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Going to TSN now, Lupul's name is out of the article.

Odd. I thought the deal sounded weird and quite short on specifics. It will be interesting to see what happens.

Travis · 07-03-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Odd. I thought the deal sounded weird and quite short on specifics. It will be interesting to see what happens.

Very. NHL.com, sportsnet.ca, yahoo, and the Oilers homepage all have nothing on the trade as of yet. Looks like TSN jumped on something early, then found out it wasn't completely confirmed or possibly that the player in question hadn't been informed yet.

As it is, there is only a handful of guys on the Ducks roster that would qualify for that spot, so the one that interests me is the non-roster player and of course just what the draft pick situation is.

Draft Dodger · 07-03-2006, 11:44 AM

it would have to be a heck of a lot of picks to make it even close to being worthwile.

Joe Canadian · 07-03-2006, 11:48 AM

Sportsnet.ca is now confriming the deal will include Lupul...

bronconick · 07-03-2006, 12:06 PM

I've seen Lupul, Smid, 2007 1st and 2nd rounders, and a conditional 2008 1st.

bbor · 07-03-2006, 12:13 PM

I would think this deal moves the Ducks to the front of the class as Stanley cup contenders.Even with the new Uni's:
Is this gonn make Mrs.P happy though?

bronconick · 07-03-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor

I would think this deal moves the Ducks to the front of the class as Stanley cup contenders.Even with the new Uni's:
Is this gonn make Mrs.P happy though?

Like I said on another board, all the hot reporters in southern California probably cover the Lakers, so it'll be an upgrade for her.

Suburban Rhythm · 07-03-2006, 01:25 PM

OK...he's no Pronger, but--

Pens sign Mark Eaton, 2 year / $1.6 mil a year.

Good signing for the Pens....next up, top 6 wing. Sykora?

klayman · 07-03-2006, 01:59 PM

sigh

Oilers out: Pronger, Peca, Dvorak, Samsanov
Oilers in: Roloson, Lupul.

Wow...It's addition by subtraction. We're really building on success. It should be fun trying to unload Roloson's contract in the next couple of years when Lowe figures out one playoff run does not make a $4 million goalie.

Karim · 07-03-2006, 02:26 PM

Official deal as reported by a Oilers scout on the team 990 sports radio is: Pronger for Lupul, Ladislav Smid, 2007 1st, 2007 2nd, and if the Ducks win the cup next year a 2008 1st.

klayman · 07-03-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Karim

Official deal as reported by a Oilers scout on the team 990 sports radio is: Pronger for Lupul, Ladislav Smid, 2007 1st, 2007 2nd, and if the Ducks win the cup next year a 2008 1st.

That's awsome. We can turn those picks around for some more 37 year old players.

sachmo71 · 07-03-2006, 04:05 PM

Wow, Smid and Lupul. Just what Edmonton needs; some more good young players.

TurnerONU22 · 07-03-2006, 05:43 PM

Chief Rum, speaking of Beauchemin, did he really playing that well on the top pairing? I watched him in Columbus when he was here and was NOT impressed with him at all. He just seemed really average when he played, wasn't too physical, skated decently, moved the puck okay, but nothing really special that warranted top pairing time. He didn't look any better than the top 5 (Foote, Klesla, Suchy, Berard, Wescott) that was there at the time and we picked up Ron Hainsey on waivers, who looked better than Beauchemin as well.

Karim · 07-03-2006, 05:48 PM

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Chief Rum, speaking of Beauchemin, did he really playing that well on the top pairing? I watched him in Columbus when he was here and was NOT impressed with him at all.

Did you watch ANY of Anaheim's games during the playoffs? No doubt playing with Niedermayer helped but he looked like a definite #2, he was extremely physical (winning the fight against Iginla ignited the Ducks and deflated the Flames), and he has a booming shot on the PP. Maybe he's just coming into his own but now he's definitely the Ducks #3.

TurnerONU22 · 07-03-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Karim

Did you watch ANY of Anaheim's games during the playoffs? No doubt playing with Niedermayer helped but he looked like a definite #2, he was extremely physical (winning the fight against Iginla ignited the Ducks and deflated the Flames), and he has a booming shot on the PP. Maybe he's just coming into his own but now he's definitely the Ducks #3.

I watched a little of them during the playoffs, and he seemed good to me, which was a little shocking. But, when I watched him in person a few times, he didn't shoot or hit. He was very ordinary on a team that NEEDS defense.

I remember a comment that Brian Burke made a couple months after picking up Beachemin, something to the effect that he was out of shape when they got him. Of course, MacLean denies that FB was out of shape when he was here, but this really scares me, wondering about how good the conditioning program is here in Columbus. Of course, we got Federov in the deal, who played SO much better than his numbers suggest, so I'm not upset about that deal at all.

TazFTW · 07-03-2006, 07:53 PM

Rangers signed Aaron Ward for 2 years, $5.5 million and they lose Steve Rucchin who signed with the Thrashers.

The Blues website is saying that they have signed Guerin.

07-02-2006, 12:16 PM	#455
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	(and this one is not a fake) Arnott to Nashville __________________ Mile High Hockey

07-02-2006, 04:08 PM	#460
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Sydor returns to Dallas for a 4th rounder and the Rangers re-signed Straka. __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

07-02-2006, 07:55 PM	#465
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Ruslan Salei heads to Florida 4 years/$12.1 million. Weight heads back to St. Louis as expected. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

07-02-2006, 09:57 PM	#468
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Alyn Mccauly signs with the Kings for 3 years. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

07-02-2006, 10:25 PM	#469
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	The Wings are holding a 1 p.m. press conference tomorrow. Speculation is that it is for Yzerman's retirement announcement. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

07-02-2006, 06:25 PM	#463
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	Five teams went over the cap last year (Atlanta and New Jersey specifically named) and that comes out of this year's cap. Also, the lowest revenue team (assumed to be Nashville) will receive $12.5 million in revenue sharing. The bottom 12 teams receive revenue sharing. http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...hlinsider.html

07-02-2006, 06:28 PM	#464
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	The Flames signed former Minnesota defenceman, Andrei Zyuzin for $2.8 million/2 years. The Flames now have a D-core of Regehr, Phaneuf, Hamrlik, Warrener, Ference and Zyuzin for $10.5 million. I'd say that's smart cap management (and luck with Phaneuf).

07-02-2006, 09:49 PM	#467
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	The Rangers re-signed Martin Straka to a 1 year deal, 3.1M

07-03-2006, 12:39 AM	#471
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	As a long time Wings hater/disdainer, I'm still sorry to see Yzerman go (assuming this is the case). He was good for the game of hockey. It's not like Roy or Stevens leaving, may they both burn in hell. Thanks for the memories, Steve. Sidenote, I know there are still lots of potential deals and suitors out there for Pronger. But one of the analysts on TSN mentions the Ducks as "major players" for him and say that a deal for Pronger (not to Ducks necessarily, but to anyone, period) is likely to get done in the next 24 hours. Man, how much fun would it be to have Pronger and Neirdermayer on the same blue line. Wow! __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

07-03-2006, 07:58 AM	#477
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Pens are killing me. I knew Ray Shero would not make an immediate splash in FA...but who is left? There are enough D that I think he'll still be able to grab someone. 3 guys from Nashville still available. Witt will be overpriced...Markov with alleged off-ice issues. But Mark Eaton seems like a nice fit. But...the Pens have, arguably, ZERO top 6 wings right now! Colby Armstrong probably shouldn't be on a top line. Outside of Samsonov...slim pickin's left. Shero has said, though, he would explore a trade if it is better value that the FA market.

07-03-2006, 10:59 AM	#481
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	The Rangers need to trade the farm for Pronger.

07-03-2006, 11:26 AM	#483
Joe Canadian College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada	Wow. __________________ Steve Davis (Joe Canadian) GO LEAFS GO!! GO FOG DEVILS GO!! LETS GO JAYS!! EHM 2005 DYNASTY: A New Philosophy in Toronto!

07-03-2006, 11:28 AM	#484
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Going to TSN now, Lupul's name is out of the article.

07-03-2006, 11:44 AM	#487
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	it would have to be a heck of a lot of picks to make it even close to being worthwile. __________________ Mile High Hockey

07-03-2006, 11:48 AM	#488
Joe Canadian College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada	Sportsnet.ca is now confriming the deal will include Lupul... __________________ Steve Davis (Joe Canadian) GO LEAFS GO!! GO FOG DEVILS GO!! LETS GO JAYS!! EHM 2005 DYNASTY: A New Philosophy in Toronto!

07-03-2006, 12:06 PM	#489
bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	I've seen Lupul, Smid, 2007 1st and 2nd rounders, and a conditional 2008 1st.

07-03-2006, 12:13 PM	#490
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	I would think this deal moves the Ducks to the front of the class as Stanley cup contenders.Even with the new Uni's: Is this gonn make Mrs.P happy though? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

07-03-2006, 01:25 PM	#492
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	OK...he's no Pronger, but-- Pens sign Mark Eaton, 2 year / $1.6 mil a year. Good signing for the Pens....next up, top 6 wing. Sykora?

07-03-2006, 01:59 PM	#493
klayman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmonton	sigh Oilers out: Pronger, Peca, Dvorak, Samsanov Oilers in: Roloson, Lupul. Wow...It's addition by subtraction. We're really building on success. It should be fun trying to unload Roloson's contract in the next couple of years when Lowe figures out one playoff run does not make a $4 million goalie.

07-03-2006, 02:26 PM	#494
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	Official deal as reported by a Oilers scout on the team 990 sports radio is: Pronger for Lupul, Ladislav Smid, 2007 1st, 2007 2nd, and if the Ducks win the cup next year a 2008 1st.

07-03-2006, 04:05 PM	#496
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Wow, Smid and Lupul. Just what Edmonton needs; some more good young players.

07-03-2006, 05:43 PM	#497
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	Chief Rum, speaking of Beauchemin, did he really playing that well on the top pairing? I watched him in Columbus when he was here and was NOT impressed with him at all. He just seemed really average when he played, wasn't too physical, skated decently, moved the puck okay, but nothing really special that warranted top pairing time. He didn't look any better than the top 5 (Foote, Klesla, Suchy, Berard, Wescott) that was there at the time and we picked up Ron Hainsey on waivers, who looked better than Beauchemin as well.

07-03-2006, 07:53 PM	#500
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Rangers signed Aaron Ward for 2 years, $5.5 million and they lose Steve Rucchin who signed with the Thrashers. The Blues website is saying that they have signed Guerin. __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee. Last edited by TazFTW : 07-03-2006 at 08:05 PM.

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