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  • #61
    Also: The Rangers have signed BOTH Chris Drury AND Scott Gomez.

    We're back in the pre-cap world, folks!

    And:

    Briere to Philly.

    Jason Blake to the Leafs. (I wanted him too!)

    Corey Sarich (??) to the Flames. Are they getting ready to unload a defenceman or what?



    Rumour mill:

    Smyth is apparently on the verge of signing with the Avs.
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    • #62
      I think Rafalski's a GREAT replacement for Schneider. The Wings just got a lot better, in my opinion.

      As for Schneider himself: he's a good fit in Anaheim. He's no Scott Niedermayer, but he'll fit in nicely, especially if Beauchemin can step in and play a slightly bigger role.

      TSN is also reporting that Niedermayer is about to officially retire.
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      • #63
        Hannan just signed with Colorado, 4yrs/18mil.

        We're ****ed for next year.

        It's time to *really* start building for the next 5 years (not that we haven't already). Next season is a wash.
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        "A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice."- Thomas Paine
        "I'll let you be in my dream if I can be in yours." -Bob Dylan

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        • #64
          Originally posted by cinch
          Hannan just signed with Colorado, 4yrs/18mil.

          We're ****ed for next year.

          It's time to *really* start building for the next 5 years (not that we haven't already). Next season is a wash.
          I wouldn't go that far, but yes it is pretty obviously a building year unless... Kariya and a solid stay at home can be found. One thing you can count on Lowe to do is identify overlooked defencemen.
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          • #65
            Originally posted by cinch
            Also: The Rangers have signed BOTH Chris Drury AND Scott Gomez.

            We're back in the pre-cap world, folks!
            Not quite.

            And:

            Briere to Philly.
            Best turn around summer in a while.

            Jason Blake to the Leafs. (I wanted him too!)

            Corey Sarich (??) to the Flames. Are they getting ready to unload a defenceman or what?
            They've been unloading them. Leopold, Ference (for Stuart and Stuart is UFA buh-bye) Hamrlik going, Regehr is rumoured to be headed East before/during this season (trade) or after (UFA who wants to move east).

            Rumour mill:

            Smyth is apparently on the verge of signing with the Avs.
            Done deal now. I'm surprised he signed in the same division for less.
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            • #66
              Originally posted by cinch
              Where are all the posts???

              Oilers trade F Joffrey Lupul and D Jason Smith to Philly for D Joni Pitkanen, F Geoff Sanderson, and a 3rd rounder.

              Uhm... Well, I do like Pitkanen a lot... And Lupul was kindof a bust... I like the trade okay, but we certainly didn't get away with a 'steal' or anything. Sanderson was clearly just a salary dump, but at least he should be an active face in his hometown. Getting rid of gator will hurt in the short term, though... Best case scenario: Pitkanen and Smid develop into a good 1-2 combo in a couple years. It could happen!

              We definitely need more UFAs though, Lowe!
              I'm not sure about that. Gilbert could be a wildcard assuming Staios steps up to 1-2 and Greene is ready for 3-4.

              Pitkanen-Staios
              Smid-Greene
              Tarnstrom/Grebeshkov-Gilbert

              Grebeshkov is a real wildcard. It could be a very interesting season.
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              • #67
                Kariya went to St Louis.

                Damn.
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                • #68
                  Did Smyth really sign for less? I think he's getting about 6.5m per season now. Last offer from Lowe that I heard was 5.5m.
                  "I wrote a song about dental floss but did anyone's teeth get cleaner?" -Frank Zappa
                  "A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice."- Thomas Paine
                  "I'll let you be in my dream if I can be in yours." -Bob Dylan

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                  • #69
                    The Pens just signed Daryl Sydor and Petr Sykora (!). Well, there goes that 'insurance.'



                    What's still out there that could help the Oil:

                    Ladislav Nagy--a wildcard forward. Big upside, big downside. At this point, looking at our forward lines, I say we could roll the dice on this guy.

                    Tom Preissing--This would go a LONG way to making me feel better about our D corps.

                    Danny Markov--Ditto!

                    Dainius Zubrus--Good all-around forward. I'd like to see him in copper & blue.

                    Michael Handzus--Centre depth! Centre depth!

                    And other D: Roman Hamrlik, Brent Sopel... Slim pickin's!


                    And that's about it.

                    Let's hope for the best!
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                    "A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice."- Thomas Paine
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                    • #70
                      Also, I didn't see this 'til now, but TSN is reporting that there's a report from TEAM 1260 that the Oil signed Michael Nylander.

                      Uhm, that's pretty good, I suppose...
                      "I wrote a song about dental floss but did anyone's teeth get cleaner?" -Frank Zappa
                      "A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice."- Thomas Paine
                      "I'll let you be in my dream if I can be in yours." -Bob Dylan

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by cinch
                        Did Smyth really sign for less? I think he's getting about 6.5m per season now. Last offer from Lowe that I heard was 5.5m.
                        He had offers from the Island (and others) for more.

                        Edit: I could have been clearer.
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                        • #72
                          Originally posted by cinch
                          Also, I didn't see this 'til now, but TSN is reporting that there's a report from TEAM 1260 that the Oil signed Michael Nylander.

                          Uhm, that's pretty good, I suppose...
                          No way, no how do the Oilers need another centre. Either he's a good LW or... Horcoff is on the way out.

                          Here comes your other DMan. Call him Kubina (trade with the Leafs also possibly involving Raycroft, from what I've read).
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                          • #73
                            The Leafs pick up a guy with a drinking problem and now a five-year $20 million deal for a 33-year-old who had his breakout season at age 32.

                            Someone just shoot me.

                            Please.

                            Just put me out of my misery.
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                            • #74
                              Man, the Devils are screwed .
                              “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
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                              • #75
                                Atleast the Oilers did something.

                                Unless the Habs somehow get Souray back, next season is going to be painful.
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