Questions About The Mike Richards Trade
by RudyKelly on Jun 24, 2011 7:00 AM PDT
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A few questions I'm trying to answer in the wake of the Mike Richards deal:
Who is the Kings' shutdown center?
Take your pick. Mike Richards finished 8th in Selke voting this season and has been nominated in the past. Anze Kopitar finished 9th in Selke voting this season and generally faces stiff competition because he's threatening offensively. Jarret Stoll... hasn't been nominated for the Selke. He's pretty good defensively, though!
I'm guessing the Kings will probably use Richards as their "shutdown" center, at least most of the time. He's proven that he can score while playing really tough minutes, plus it eases Kopitar's burden and allows him to keep his minutes up. Kopitar will likely play tough minutes when we play the Sharks or Ducks, though, since they have big centers.
The most important thing is the versatility it gives the Kings. The Kings can load up against a team with a stacked top-six or they can spread it out against a team with a lot of depth. Plus, they could even trade Jarret Stoll now that they have 2 great defensive centers in the fold. Of course, that depends on...
So Andrei Loktionov is making the team, right?
Umm... not sure. Now that the Kings have a shutdown line in their top-six, it stands to reason that they can put together a scoring line against the soft minutes that will be left. Stoll doesn't really fit that role, while Loktionov does. Quisp had the idea of putting Stoll on a wing with Loktionov in center (with the idea that Stoll still takes the draws) and I really like that; I'm not sure if Terry Murray would, though. The Kings could take this season to season Loktionov a little more since they have Stoll for one more year and 2 centers who can play 20 minutes a night. In fact, I'm thinking that's exactly what is going to happen. Shit.
Well... at least Smyth is gone, right?
Yeah, probably.
Hooray!
I know, I'm pretty stoked too.
How do the Kings replace Brayden Schenn?
Well that's easy, they have Mike Richards now.
How do the Kings replace Wayne Simmonds?
That's... a little tougher. Honestly, I'm pretty sure they already have the answer on the team: the Kings replace Wayne Simmonds with Dustin Brown. Brown is similar to Wayne except better and I think he'd much more adept in that role than in a more offensive role like he's in now. I guess the real question is...
How do the Kings replace Dustin Brown's role but in Wayne Simmonds' minutes?
There we go. That's an easier question and fortunately, a guy who can score when given easy minutes on the right wing is probably the easiest thing in thing in the NHL to find. Unfortunately, the Kings don't really have anyone who could fill that role on the roster at present. The nearest thing they have is Trevor Lewis and he's not offensively gifted. There's Parse but he's a left wing and... haha, looking at it now, Purcell would be perfect in that role. Whoops! In the long-term, the Kings have Brandon Kozun and Tyler Toffoli ready to step into that role. In the near-term...
Are the Kings done making moves?
I don't think so. The Kings need to trade Ryan Smyth and re-sign Drew Doughty, and then after that I think they'll have some space to add another forward. I think they'll need to. Either wing and either an offensive or defensive player. The two guys I have my eye on are Jussi Jokinen or Scottie Upshall. I think either one would fill in really well. The only problem is that the Kings would likely be looking for a one or two-year deal. I don't know, we'll see.
But the rebuild's done, I guess?
Yeah.
...I'm scared.
Me too, buddy. Me too.
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Would they shift Loktionov to wing?
Then have him play with Richards? (assuming Smyth is gone)… That’d be a solution, though I still think Loktionov is better suited as a playmaker in the middle…
I think Dwight King might actually make the team…
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Another question — how the heck does Philly move Carter and Richards within an hour of each other and still end up in some cap trouble? Those silly spenders…
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I really shouldn’t say that, he’s owned the Kings… But great seeing him out of the West…
PhiLOLdephia…
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It’s going to be hilarious when Bobrovski steals his job in the first season of that contract.
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…I’m scared.
Me too, buddy. Me too.
I think we all get scared when Rudy starts talking to himself and getting answers.
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by Angy on Jun 24, 2011 7:48 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This cartoon is a bit overambitious, trying to integrate yesterday’s trades with the Vancouver riots. Whatever — Friday. :)
And yeah, that bug with the King is a Blue Jacket. Fuck that team for having such a weird semi-mascot.
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by Earl Sleek on Jun 24, 2011 8:03 AM PDT reply actions 10 recs
hahahahaha!
Altho with Rudy’s reaction yesterday, you would think it was the Flyers stealing from the Kings. :)
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Intellectually, I’m thrilled.
Emotionally, I’m still crushed. Meat Train’s bobblehead was on my desk at work, silently confirming that yes, this did indeed happen.
But I’m sure the first time Mike Richards elbows Logan Couture in the head I’ll be fine.
im gonna miss the meat train references….ill try to use it with the ladies to describe my junk…see if it sticks
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought couture officially received the nickname “Some goofy fuck”?
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Well look at that! A bug wearing a jacket.
Now I’ve seen everything.
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still doesnt beat the shark in a suit…..boc..axiously awaits another cartoon with it so
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
i assume thats intended for rudy..because u love me
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
u love me
Yeah, shucks, I do.
Rudy, the finger’s for you.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m disappointed in this cartoon. Where is the commentary on the federal budget? The Anthony Weiner puns?
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by Earl Sleek on Jun 24, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
the shark represents a big dick. :)
no true-er words have been spoken on this site
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Which means that Kings & Ducks have small dicks. :)
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No...
… the big dick was the Jackets’ OTHER mascot.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ofHN_miumNM/TO3RzMa_R2I/AAAAAAAABtI/tK91x1IDBhc/s1600/boomer.jpg – in case anyone forgot.
Should have drawn that penis(cannon) like thing they tried to force down everyone’s throats….
I remembered man…
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Nice job
I was wondering what the hell you were referencing there.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahahaha
I remember that now. Was the moustache supposed to be a puff of smoke or something?
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So now I’m hearing that Winnipeg will be called the Jets? I guess that’s slightly more drawable than a Thrasher, but still…
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by Earl Sleek on Jun 24, 2011 9:37 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Did they have to reclaim the name from Phx to get that name back?
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I think the league retained the name of the Jets, but Phoenix adopted the Jets history. So no, no need to approach Phoenix for the name if that’s what they want.
Altho I do think giving them the Jets name is silly – Jets moved to Phx. They are gone. Give this team a new name, new identity. You cannot recreate the past.
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Would be pretty funny if they had to go with “Jetz” to save on infringement fees. Phoenix needs all the revenue it can get, and their fans already hate Winnipeg. Almost plausible.
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by Earl Sleek on Jun 24, 2011 9:50 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Winnipeg Gets
a franchise.
Soft g, yo.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Jets v. Sharks
Admit it Earl, you are already drawing some sort of West Side Story panel in your mind.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I am now — damn my sketchy WSS knowledge! :)
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by Earl Sleek on Jun 24, 2011 9:52 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Romeo and Juliet
might do. I’m not the English major around here of course, but that’s what I’ve heard.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, it’s going to be so much fun to cast this.
My vote for Maria (Juliet) is Couture. I guess Thornton gets the role of ’Nardo, though it probably should go to Boyle.
Don’t know the Jets well enough yet to cast Tony. But Gary Bettman is a shoo-in for Officer Krupke.
But Gary Bettman is a shoo-in for Officer Krupke.
That was the first thought I had! :)
I don’t know though, if we go by rank, maybe he’s Lt. Schrank and Shanny is Krupke?
I think what we need here is:
1. BoC at the Movies
2. Meg gets the task of casting the Sharks
3. Rudy gets the task of casting the Jets*
4. Earl draws about a hundred cartoons
5. Mike Chen promotes it with a series of sublime promotional articles
6. Spade is Spade
7. Hilarity ensues leading to great praise and traffic
8. Shit, none of this is going to happen, is it?
* – he will get Meg to do it for him anyway
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
But I can just hear Bettman in his nasally, twitchy voice: “I oughta run all youse punks in!”
Also:
9. Grace sneaks in and rigs the casting spreadsheets. (Oops, letting cats out of bags!)
Excellent point.
9. Grace sneaks in and rigs the casting spreadsheets. (Oops, letting cats out of bags!)
I think that is number 0. ;)
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Should have drawn that penis(cannon) like thing they tried to force down everyone’s throats….
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
this is brilliant
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 24, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Sharkie totally punked around their stupid mascot in Stockholm.
they actually have two semi-mascots. one of them is a cannon.
by meetyourmako on Jun 24, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
hey perry handled his shit…mvperry biatch
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 24, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHHA
Perry was a terrible fighter even in junior, eh?
You wanna tell me that to mah face?!
by uvgt2bkdnme on Jun 24, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Gawd no..Fuck that guy.
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Rather have Stammer and forfiet the picks.
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
You guys are both silly — I’m vaguely hoping that Robyn Regehr has a severe taste for the city of Buffalo and somehow gets traded to Anaheim. Not really based on anything but fancy, but so’s Richards/Stamkos talk. :)
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We have 7 D. Bury Sutton(and Brookbank) in the minors?
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Hadn’t thought that far ahead, but there’s ways out of that. Regehr would be a useful component on a fairly soft blueline, though.
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Buyout Sutton and Brook can be the 7th guy.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
fuck buyouts. If Sutton goes back to normal he’s better than Brook anyways…
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah, Sutton’s normal is still not good enough. He’s been crap the last three years.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Are you an expert?
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Sutton’s normal is still not good enough. He’s been crap the last three years.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Jinx
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
fuck that shit I called it. You’re buying.
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
You’re supposed to click it, not fuck it.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
fucking the mouse might help…maybe….
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Tried that huh…I’m at a loss then.
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Bieksa would be OK, I guess, but he’d likely just become a more expensive Beauchemin. I dunno — I’m not as high on Bieksa as most, probably.
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I actually think the Ducks should take a look at Michal Handzus. A solid defensive center would do a lot for them.
Hahaha
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
We don’t need your garbage. I’d rather take Laich.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Beauchemin is already an expensive Beauchemin.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
But his cash price is dropping over the life of his contract — he’s less expensive than last year.
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Fucking Burke..
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Even if it is dropping, still overpaid. I hate that contract more than Blake’s.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Thats like three and a half then....
(BKSa=Frnk X 2) + (Frnk X 1.5)
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, maybe my pipe dream’s not so crazy yet.
According to @fan960boomer, Robyn Regehr has declined to waive his no-trade to go to Buffalo. Other teams are still in play. #Flames
C’mon, Barstool — let’s get him!
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Tampa has cap space, they would never let stammer go.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Tampahas cap spacedoes not employ Paul Holmgren, they would never let stammer go.
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haha, I’m sure the Flyers ownership pushed his hand. It still doesn’t make sense.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Richards was awful to finish the season. He wants too much, signing him for cost is just going to fuck up resigning Getz and perry. So Fuck that guy.
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Richards was awful to finish the season.
Yeah, so was Jonas Hiller, now that I think about it without considering head trauma! :)
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Yeah….Any news on that btw?
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Murray said Jonas was going to do some working out in July or something. He believes.
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Fuck…We’re doomed.
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
haha … going to be a good summer if Ducks fans are already saying that. :)
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Why? I’m pretty certain I was saying it in october..and last seaon turned out ok.
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL I’m pretty sure he returned from injury late in the season.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
and was also horribly ineffective
compared to pre-concussion
You wanna tell me that to mah face?!
by uvgt2bkdnme on Jun 24, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Hmm looks like Smyth might be headed to Calgary..He would have to OK a trade though…
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The EDM-CGY response to this should be great. So many fans questioning their teams’ decisions — it’s delicious!
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So we get rid of Smyth, Calgary continues their slow death spiral, and Smyth’s legacy in Edmonton is ruined because he chose to get traded to Calgary.
Am I dreaming? Is this real?
This is the greatest thing ever.
by RudyKelly on Jun 24, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
he can “Heatley” the move to Calgary though…
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
He already “heatleyed” the Winnipeg offer I hear.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
The stars management was to blame for that. No reason to walk away from Modano, it’s not like they’re going anywhere any time soon.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
This has been a great draft weekend
So far
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Calgary is like an experimental site for bad hockey personnel decisions.
I still laugh at the fact they BROUGHT OLLI JOKINEN BACK. Hahahahaha.
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by DoughlarBear on Jun 24, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
As per @DarrenDreger, Leafs acquire J M Liles from COL for 2nd rd pick.
Way to stay relevant, Burkie. :)
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whatwhatwhat????
He’s going to kill Umberger in practice!!!
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Yeah just read that over at Copper & Blue … wow.
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Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson denies the report of acquiring Brian Campbell.
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He’s just fucking around…Lynch this guy…
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Campbell is a pretty big dick*, though, so maybe they’re going back to that one.
* – yeah, still bitter.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Bitter about what?
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Thought he’d be more than just a spin-o-rental.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
then…should have offered him 8 mil a year then.
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the fuck is that first “then” there for?
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I would die from liver failure.
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I have to drive home soon … I require no rumors or anything to happen till I get home.
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she’s a proper settler…She drives horses sir. Side saddle.
I like the think Spade uses donkeys though….Thats just me being racist though….
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Me being misogynist?
She drives horses sir.Side saddle.Bareback.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
ITS BURRO….BURRO MAN
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 28, 2011 5:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I heard a rumor that Angy is really old…
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Screw all you guys … 45 comments and a post while I’m gone … no one could wait?
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Perfect...
fuck you ang. Old people drive to slow!
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“too”
And I drive too fast according to my boys, their dad, my friends, and everyone else that has ever been in my car. :)
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not fast enough. And we already discussed my drunk typing when you were going 25 in a 45…
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Yeah I saw that and I had to run by the store as well.
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Applesauce!!!!!
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by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Campbell refused to waive his clause it sounds like.
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Damn — no Flame hilarity.
#NHL trade getting done on draft floor. Confirming. #Kings move Ryan Smyth to #Oilers for Brule and a pick back to LA.
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Wow
Brule and a pick? Rudy had better play the lotto, buy a penny stock, and get some rubbers, or something. This luck cannot last!
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Was told there’s a “snag” in the deal sending Smyth to the Oilers for Brule. Not sure what that means.
It means Rudy might kill himself.
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I bet he’ll still get the rubbers, though.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I put up a new post about the Smyth deal because Rudy asked me to. You can go read that if you want.
History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
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I’ll just use the same thing I wrote today, swapping “Ducks” in for “Ryan Smyth.”
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You are the BoC standard-bearer for (of?) responsibility and exceptional hockey analysis, as I’ve often said.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s Friday and it’s the goddamn entry draft — we’re doing the laziest option.
Shit away.
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After all the research you put in? Scandalous.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Bar stool is being quiet…It scares me.
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I’d love him on the Ducks. :(
Damn you Bob! Make something happen today. I’m tired of this shitty roster.
Haha — give him some time. Let the spotlight stealers have their fanfare first, then swoop in on the aftermath.
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Rioters who didn’t want to be on TV used this approach.
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
by Steven Hida on Jun 24, 2011 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
As if Doug isn’t a stupid enough name, lets name him Dougie.
Someone punch Pierre McGuire, please! I seriously think the rest of the panel hates his guts.
Now that would liven things up – if someone punched him.
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You said that almost an hour ago. :)
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I thought that the Winnipeg team would call themselves the Ducks. Jets — who knew? :)
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So you went last year, right … was it this slow? I’ve already cleaned my place, looking for something else to do while listening.
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Okay 9pm needs to come by awfully fast so I can head out. I’ll need those five beers after watching this.
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haha … I don’t do bingo. :)
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she does bridge club.
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
tsk! You already know I wear glasses … so that doesn’t count. :)
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Oh yeah, if I didn’t have that backstage/interview area pass I would have killed myself. It’s awful, because you don’t even see the TSN interviews or whatever. Just a lot of dead time.
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This is painfully slow.
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Is that a common side effect with Viagra? Pinch his ass…he’ll pick up the pace.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
My neighbors are going to think me odd for busting out laughing. :)
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I’m sure your freaky porn collection already had that covered.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
My porn collection could teach all you guys a thing or two … :)
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I didn’t know they had silent film porn.
by ScottyKnows on Jun 24, 2011 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Roughly 45 minutes until the Ducks pick!
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by Earl Sleek on Jun 24, 2011 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
How can we only be up to #14.
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Oh fuck not this again…
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Rudy is going to ban us if that topic is brought up again.
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haha … just read what Gray posted on her site about draft day – number 1:
Don’t watch. No really, find something, ANYTHING else to do. It will be boring, I can pretty much guarantee you of this.
why didn’t she warn me beforehand?
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6. Take up knitting
got that covered. :P
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
USA USA USA USA
damn speaking french people :)
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Clearly, you are the cunning linguist we need to translate that song for us.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Holyfuck!!!!!!
TSNBobMcKenzie:
Blockbuster: SJS trades Setoguchi, Charlie Coyle and 1st pick (No. 28) to MIN for Brent Burns and a 2nd rd pick. #tsn [via Twitter]
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
SJ just got fucking fleeced Holmgren style.
hehehe
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
If he doesn’t resign they did.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
by Steven Hida on Jun 25, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Qualifier
That is partially due to the fact that I expect something else to happen, connected to this…right?
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Over at Copper & Blue, they think we won that deal … but I’m still in the WTF mode … we just gave Seto a new contract … what the hell?!?!
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The pick exchange is negligible, and Coyle was picked late first round last year.
I think it depends on what happens to Burns after this season — he’s one year away from UFAness. If he’s extended reasonably, it probably works for the Sharks.
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they just ass raped their forward depth though…
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
I’m hoping for an announcement of a reasonable extension real soon here…right? Douglas Murray went to Cornell, they have an excellent math department. I’m sure he’s running Lubo into the boards some numbers right now.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's probably right.
Well, that’s soon enough.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
If he’s extended reasonably
That’s a connection I could appreciate.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
What the fuck just happened? Who said this was fucking allowed
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Hahaha its like you’re rudy from yesterday…
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
This is not cool.
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I’m also pissed your team just got better
For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled.
Well,
neither of our teams are done yet, I think. Maybe we’ll still get worse.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Setoguchi, Coyle, and The Sharks’ first round pick (28) sent to Minnesota for Brent Burns.
Dump and chase
Second, shmecond. Setogichi is gone, meaning I no longer haveto listen to the obnoxious “GGGOOOOOCCCHHHHH!!!!” guy that always seems to sit behind me at Sharks games.
Dump and chase
He’ll just yell “COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!!!!” now. Sorry.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Untill Richards “david booths” the fuck out of him.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
I thought Richards was going to be too drunk to play?
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Time for a FTF adventure...
to see the reaction….
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
You love misery.
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Oh I do...
its better than I thought…Wonderous…
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Yeah … it’s actually comical … and alot of names I don’t know. damn it’s been a long time since I’ve read the comments there.
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I comment more than you do…
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
I stopped going over there a while ago. I just read the site from my reader now.
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I know…I missed all your pervy comments…
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
You need to roam around.
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I think that’s the kind of activity that gets you reported to the police as a “suspicious” person
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Only if you make yourself noticeable.
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Yeah, that’s kind of creepier now
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
haha … I promise you I am not creepy and I don’t do anything creepy :)
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I don’t do anything creepy :)
Except for lurking hockey blogs in your rocker and all that morbid porn…
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
You and me use to be buds.
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Oh no...u mad?
Fuck, not again. Steven, Scotty et al are a bad influence, I guess. :)
I’m everyone’s bud!
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Next thing you know, you’re blamed for a riot!
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of the riot, check out this newly found footage of a looter in action
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Ohhhh…wait, is that Mikael Samuelsson?
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I make them … all over the rest of SBN hockey sites :)
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Someone has to be. :)
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Everyone has their own definition – and – assume that I"m not. :)
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I just read the site from myreaderrocker now.
Fixed.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Via Mr. K.
DUDE
We SERIOUSLY OVERPAID. Charlie Coyle AND a first, not to mention Setoguchi? Fuck me sideways.
Dump and chase
woohooo!
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Yes … I know.
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Holy over-reaction!
Im a DW supporter
But if Burns is gone after one year DW needs to go too.
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No worries
It hasn’t gotten old yet…now Angy, on the other hand…
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I like this — I mean, it sucks to sit through, but I’d rather have two dice in this range than one. Thanks, Burkie!
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Plus everyone seems to be picking their own off-the-board guys anyways. Might be able to get the same guy at 30 if we’re crazy enough.
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Bob has the devils luck when it comes to drafting recently…
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I rec’d that shit.
devils luck
Well, they are from Jersey.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
haha Earl … I saw that cartoon over at FTF :)
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It’s up in the comments of Meg/Rudy’s post above, too.
Are the Sharks picking soon? Hurry up! :)
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I like to think he’s the SBN Madame of the whore house….
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Maybe that's Angy
and Earl’s a young buck in the stable.
by whine_country on Jun 24, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Campbell is going to the panthers…
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Serious?
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OK, now that Namestikov is off the board, it’s khool to take the next-best Russian, right? Khokho!!
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Now you are about 5 minutes away.
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With the 30th overall pick, the Anaheim Ducks select Taamu Selonne.
Selanne walks up with a fake nose and a propeller hat on,
He plays for another 15 years.
The man is an ageless wonder.
Dump and chase
There will be a 45 minute delay while Chicago & Florida irons out a trade. :)
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I get the feeling he’s just going to pick who he was going to back at 22….
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I rec’d that shit.
He’s probably dumb enough to just look at who’s 30th on his list. Hope that’s good enough. :)
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I want boone.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Why the hell would any team want to help out the Hawks and their cap issues? Damn Florida!
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Well
Tallon DID just finish winning a cup there…
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
high energy third liner….is what TSN says anyways….
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Thats what TSN is for.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
I thought that was what Anaheim Calling was for … least where the Ducks were concerned.
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I gotta say
I just love all these reactions to all the trades going on. People seem to be a lot more “HOLYWTFBBQ” this year as opposed to years past.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I think for us it was just a bit of a surprise given that Seto just signed on for 3 yrs yesterday and today he’s traded. Just with a snap of the fingers.
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Hahaha
Even Bob McKenzie isn’t covering day two.
Earl = draft junkie?
by whine_country on Jun 25, 2011 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
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