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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
 Posted - 06/29/2007 : 12:47:59
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Poll Question:
As July 1st approaches, If you were the General Manager of a NHL team, what free agent would be at the top of your wish list?
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2007 : 12:52:55
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| Daniel Briere, especially if I were the GM of the Sabres. |
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2007 : 13:39:27
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| Daniel Briere is a speedy and crafty centreman. Any GM would be lucky to have him on there team. |
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I´m also Cånädiön
Rookie
Sweden
217 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2007 : 14:18:18
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Forsberg if the salary would be reasonable. I would let him rehabilitate for a while and then unleash him to toy with the other teams.
(Time differance Pickuphockey-Sweden approx +9 hours 1min 5sek......so I can always blame it on Jetlag.) |
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leafsfan_101
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1530 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2007 : 18:31:29
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I would take Briere soley because he is the best player to take. Any team that takes him will have to blow their budget but will see improvement.
Second place is only first place of the losers. |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2007 : 18:55:14
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Drury, although Briere is better skill-wise I think Drury would be better to teach the young guys and is also very good offensive and defensive. Also would probably ask for 1-1.5M less than Briere.
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2007 : 20:40:59
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It depends what you need. You need leadership Smyth or Drury would be the best, you need offence Briere or a healthey Forsberg would be good, and if you need a defenceman to do nothing except take a shot at the point on the power play and get blowed away by forwards 20 times a game then take Souray |
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2007 : 07:45:14
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| You may also state which team needs what kind of player. |
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2007 : 09:04:39
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| I think for my team the Sabres we have to get Drury back because well he's captain clutch, hard working player, never takes a night off, good on the power play and can kill penalties and is a great captain. He'll be our full time captain. |
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Pasty7
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2312 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2007 : 11:21:27
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Originally posted by PainTrain
I think for my team the Sabres we have to get Drury back because well he's captain clutch, hard working player, never takes a night off, good on the power play and can kill penalties and is a great captain. He'll be our full time captain.
any team needs a player like drury hes a winner wherever he goes plays hard at both ends of the rink and leads ,,,, there are not enough players like chris in the league he would be the absolute best player for my habs drury and higgens would make amazing linemates!!!
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2007 : 15:02:34
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Originally posted by Pasty7
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Originally posted by PainTrain
I think for my team the Sabres we have to get Drury back because well he's captain clutch, hard working player, never takes a night off, good on the power play and can kill penalties and is a great captain. He'll be our full time captain.
any team needs a player like drury hes a winner wherever he goes plays hard at both ends of the rink and leads ,,,, there are not enough players like chris in the league he would be the absolute best player for my habs drury and higgens would make amazing linemates!!!
Pasty
Hey Pasty do you think he could make Kovalev not coast from blue line to blue line?
But you're rite he would fit on any team, but of course I want him on my Sabres. |
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Kashmire
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
506 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2007 : 13:39:39
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| C'mon Leafs. I hope they sign someone good and fast. |
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SlowShot
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
264 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2007 : 14:02:02
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After I saw how much the blackhawks got perrault for i was hopping the leafs could have mabey got him.
I love Charles Wang |
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Kashmire
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
506 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2007 : 16:45:54
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Jason Blake to Toronto for four years $20 million.
Scott Gomez to Rangers.
I dunno how to react to the Blake deal being a Maple Leaf fan. Anyone's thoughts?
He seems to be a very good skater with a wicked shot but I was hoping for someone else to play with Sundin and/or Wellwood. I hope this is not the only power forward Toronto signs. |
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SlowShot
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
264 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2007 : 16:51:02
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Peronally i like it because I like the style blake plays he is fast and getting 40 goals last year with NYI is pretty good.
I love Charles Wang |
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SlowShot
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
264 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2007 : 16:53:03
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WOW look at the rangers signing Drury and and Gomez not to shabby if you ask me.
Oh and for any raptor fans out there they signed Jason Kapono. I likey he's a great shooter.
I love Charles Wang |
Edited by - SlowShot on 07/01/2007 16:54:30 |
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2007 : 22:11:49
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| Rangers also have Cherpenov. If they don't get it this year they can add him to the mix and it helps out more. |
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 08:46:56
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To me the signing of Jason Blake to The Toronto Maple Leafs is a good move for JFJ. Jason Blake, a fomer 40 goal scorer, will provide a bit more of a scoring touch that the leafs dont really need. But still, 40 goals every year will no question help a hockey team.
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 08:50:05
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Originally posted by Kashmire
He seems to be a very good skater with a wicked shot but I was hoping for someone else to play with Sundin and/or Wellwood. I hope this is not the only power forward Toronto signs.
I dont think I would really call Blake a power forward. Small players, such as Blake, typically arent your average power forward. |
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leafsfan_101
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1530 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 09:18:03
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Blake is a selfish player though. Watch Sundin pass him the puck and him taking it to the goal. With Tucker near the net if Blake doesn't score Tucks can bang it in or pass it back to Mats. Watch Sundin get lots of assists this year.
Good overall signing though. Look at my response in the "Blake to Toronto" topic.
Second place is only first place of the losers. |
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Kashmire
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
506 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 14:31:33
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Nylander to the Caps in a four year contract.
Hamrlik to the Habs in a four year contract.
Smart moves. This will be a good year for Washington. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 14:43:15
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| Nylander's off NYR. Good. That'll take someone of their stack. |
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1547 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 15:05:41
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Looks like the caps finally have someone to play with Ovechkin. But one more player will not turn them into a contender.
CANUCKS RULE!!!
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 15:33:34
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| It is 6:30 on July 2 and still no team has signed Sheldon Souray. Is this a surprise to anyone except me? |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 16:00:43
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I'm sure they were saying Nylander went to Edmonton this morning.
Strange.
"You are not your desktop wallpaper" |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 16:25:23
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| Holy crap...the Ducks have Bertuzzi! Man they are REALLY stacked now. Selanne and Niedermayer better not retire--next season is gonna be great. |
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Leafsgirl 48
Top Prospect
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Posted - 07/02/2007 : 16:39:38
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Originally posted by Leafs Rock Planet
It is 6:30 on July 2 and still no team has signed Sheldon Souray. Is this a surprise to anyone except me?
I think that it is a surprise to me because Sheldon Souray is a premier defenceman in the NHL and any team would be lucky to grab him as a UFA. |
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 16:43:42
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Welcome to the forums Leafsgirl 48! |
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leafsfan_101
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1530 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 16:47:34
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WElcome Leafsgirl 48!
Second place is only first place of the losers. |
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Leafsgirl 48
Top Prospect
28 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 16:52:17
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| Thank You for the warm welcome LRP and Leafsfan 101. |
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Kashmire
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
506 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 16:53:30
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quote:
Originally posted by Canucks Man
Looks like the caps finally have someone to play with Ovechkin. But one more player will not turn them into a contender.
CANUCKS RULE!!!
You're forgeting Lang. They just picked him up. |
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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
816 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2007 : 21:37:26
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| I thought all Leafs fans were girls. |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2007 : 09:46:41
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Hey Mik, why do you think that Burke went out and Picked up Schneider and Burtuzzi?? Neidermayer has told Burke that he is leaning towards retirement and Selanne appears to have done the same.
The Ducks were at $31 million before signing Giggy, Bertuzzi, and Schneider. This will put them at $46 million with 9 UFA (including Selanne) . Think this through. Hockey is more than the players on the ice. It's a business. How can the Ducks sign 5-7 players with $5 million??
I will eat my shirt if Neidermayer doesn't retire. Selanne may come back at a bargin, but Scotty is history.
I Love your Kids, IHC is the man, and The Oilers Rule. Does that make me insane?? |
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I´m also Cånädiön
Rookie
Sweden
217 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 05:02:54
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| Just in case, I hope you have your favorite recipe on shirt laying around in the close proximity. Btw how do you prefer your shirt? |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 19:45:39
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NYI signed Comrie! NYI signed Comrie! First Preissing leaves, now Comrie! Good, good, we're disabling the Senators!
And Buffalo signed Thibault! He'll be a decent backup, certainly a billion times better than Conklin.
NYI is actually recovering from its blows...they now have Guerin and Comrie. A good start. |
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2007 : 19:49:47
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| I think Garth Snow has done an excellent job as GM of the NYI. Maybe Charles Wang didnt make a terrible move after all. |
Edited by - Leafs Rock Planet on 07/07/2007 19:50:23 |
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stastnysforever
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
301 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2007 : 10:43:36
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quote:
Originally posted by Mikhailova
NYI signed Comrie! NYI signed Comrie! First Preissing leaves, now Comrie! Good, good, we're disabling the Senators!
And Buffalo signed Thibault! He'll be a decent backup, certainly a billion times better than Conklin.
NYI is actually recovering from its blows...they now have Guerin and Comrie. A good start.
more than a billion times better than conklin, why is conklin in the nhl anyway?
what do Calgary and a tea bag have in common- they're both only good for one cup |
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2007 : 12:28:02
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Originally posted by stastnysforever
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Originally posted by Mikhailova
NYI signed Comrie! NYI signed Comrie! First Preissing leaves, now Comrie! Good, good, we're disabling the Senators!
And Buffalo signed Thibault! He'll be a decent backup, certainly a billion times better than Conklin.
NYI is actually recovering from its blows...they now have Guerin and Comrie. A good start.
more than a billion times better than conklin, why is conklin in the nhl anyway?
what do Calgary and a tea bag have in common- they're both only good for one cup
Well Conkiln's first game with Buffalo he stopped over 40 shots!
And Thibault is a good veteran goaltender who could push Miller to play better than Conklin did to push him.
And Mik good news for us, no more Comrie and Preissing on the Sens really helps us.
And has anyone heard of where Peter Forsberg will most likeley be?
And what about Sheldon Souray? |
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1 Crosby fan
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1454 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2007 : 13:34:04
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| well i think Forsberg might take a year off and Souray will get sighed soon |
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I´m also Cånädiön
Rookie
Sweden
217 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2007 : 14:03:26
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Considering his injuries and him being 1/3 of the double triple gold club Forsberg might not be as hungry as he has been in the past. He might retire, take a year off or play in sweden again. If he choose to play in the NHL I hope it´s for another team than the Preds.
The title that Forsberg is missing and it´s kinda big if your swedish is winning the Elite league (SM-guld). And when you add up the fact that the only club in europe Forsberg can see himself playing for won the same title for the first time in 28 years last season it´s not entirely impossible that he chooses to play in sweden next season.
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2007 : 14:55:47
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Originally posted by PainTrain
And Mik good news for us, no more Comrie and Preissing on the Sens really helps us.
Yes! The Sens won't be quite as strong now.
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And has anyone heard of where Peter Forsberg will most likeley be?
And what about Sheldon Souray?
They'd both look good in navy and yellow 
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Edited by - Mikhailova on 07/08/2007 14:56:47 |
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Free agent Frenzy 
