Pressure's on, Foster! (UFA Day Thread 2)

haha we ripped off the oilers again! yayayYY1

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 2:18 PM PDT reply actions

This just in...

The Florida Panthers have offered Drew Doughty a 23-year deal with the planet Venus as a signing bonus.
If Doughty accepts the Panthers will still be several million below the salary floor.

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Problem?

Doughty wants Uranus.

by whine_country on Jul 1, 2011 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

And Philadelphia is willing to part with Kobol.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions

I saw a tv show on planets (it wasn’t bad) on Discovery and they kept calling it ur-e-nus. The 12 yr old in me did not like it.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Plus it’s downright wrong!

by meetyourmako on Jul 1, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Urectum.

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions

I am still mourning over Pluto being unplaneted. Bastards who think they can control the universe.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously though it’s not a planet. It’s two big asteroids circling each other.

by meetyourmako on Jul 1, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

no we learned it was a planet, thus a planet it will remain.

That asteroid belt is also a planet, just many pieces.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

what about the Kuiper’s Belt?

by meetyourmako on Jul 1, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.

by Diamondback15 on Jul 1, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I think the Giants are in Detroit this weekend.

by whine_country on Jul 1, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

So the other thread has over 500 messages and no Spade – he’s not going to be happy.

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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 2:22 PM PDT reply actions

He is aware of the trade, though — he’s quite excited in his text messages.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions

oh yea i was…was at disneyland…I groped goofey when I heard the news

thanks SK eleven and sleek for the updates

"A Chortled Evils Nip"
www.battleofcali.com

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jul 5, 2011 6:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Foster, Canadian for Awesome!

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 2:24 PM PDT reply actions

Probably not, but I’m comfortable believing it for a few months! :)

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

wasnt foster ducks property long time ago?

"A Chortled Evils Nip"
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jul 5, 2011 6:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah it’s a good signing, I’m not complaining. It’s just been a slow day for all three California teams, relatively speaking.

I’m refusing to comment in the monster thread – but given the slow day, you wouldn’t know it by how active the site is.

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)

by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 2:27 PM PDT reply actions

We all miss hockey very much.

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

BoC teams weren’t particularly active, but today was batshit-insane. I didn’t put nearly enough dollar bills up in the air in my cartoon.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

So far all 3 teams have managed not to do anything retarded. It’s pretty much the best day in BoC history.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

The day isn’t over yet!

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 2:30 PM PDT reply actions

So, who fills Setoguchi’s and Smyth’s spots?

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 2:32 PM PDT reply actions

I’m sure it’ll be somebody named “Richards”.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I want to see Sather accidently offer a huge contract to Brad Richardson. hahaha

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions

This whole day makes me worry a bit more about how much GMs are relying on another rollback on salaries in the next CBA. It almost seems like they are counting on the NHL to fix their mistakes, and that’s not going to sit well with the players.

We’ll see — even then, it’s a rotten strategy.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

ok what I am missing

So far we have

San Jose — Jim Vandermeer(notes)
duckie — sutton for Foster
LAK — Richards

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:15 PM PDT reply actions

If you’re counting Richards to the Kings, add Burns to the Sharks.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions

ouch

So did the Shark just stay out too long in the sun?

Dang summer just jumped out of the closet today.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Which Richards is she referring to?

GO SHARKS!
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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions

The one on the Kings. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions

There are 3 Foster in the league. So whos on first, whats on second and I don’t know on third

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

So if you win a face-off and pass it to the wing, who’s got it?

by meetyourmako on Jul 1, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions

yes

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay – I’m heading home … don’t let anything important happen!

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 3:29 PM PDT reply actions

The oiler fans have no idea how bad Sutton is. They are actually rejoicing all over the net. Lol whatever, another rip off pulled by the Ducks! The Ducks get fed great d-men for free from the Oilers.

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

great d-men

Settle down there chief. Foster’s okay, but don’t go crazy.

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

FOSTER SMASH!

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

great d-men include lubomir and pronger, meg.

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Right.

But not Foster.

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Not yet, but the table is trending upwards! :)

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Lol whatever, another rip off pulled by the Ducks! The Ducks get fed great d-men for free from the Oilers.

It’s all clear to me now.

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

They musta just looked at his height and never saw him touch a puck, or should I say touch then lose control over.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I’m totally confused. Why would anyone trade for Sutton? And take on salary too? I don’t get it. I almost feel bad for the Oilers. I mean, if I were the NHL, I would probably disallow this trade for being so bad.

by Wooster11 on Jul 1, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I’m totally confused. Why would anyone trade for Sutton? And take on salary too? I don’t get it. I almost feel bad for the Oilers. I mean, if I were the NHL, I would probably disallow this trade for being so bad.

(*Watches Foster play)

Ooooh, now I get it!

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Honestly, I don’t care. The Ducks win this trade purely for the salary and cap space they save. Even if Foster doesn’t play, they’re going to be saving money having him in the press box.

By the way, wasn’t Foster once Ducks property?

by Wooster11 on Jul 1, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Even if Foster doesn’t play, they’re going to be saving money having him in the press box.

I’ll start planning the parade!

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions

You just took an ordinary statement and Tallon’d the shit out of it.

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by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions

I’ll give you 50 million dollars for this comment.

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Just wanted to point out that Foster had the lowest quality of competition and highest offensive zone start of any regular* Edmonton Oiler defenseman this season.

*Over 20 games played

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

just pointing out the Ducks have a Cup…. haha sorry i just had to say it

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Should be quite the turnaround, then. :)

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

highest offensive zone start

what does this mean?

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

It means his coach didn’t trust him at all with defensive zone faceoffs — he played a very sheltered role.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah. For example, Todd Marchant, Saku and Lydman have the lowest offensive zone start percentage on the Ducks, while Chipchura, Parros and Brookbank have the highest. It’s how you tell who the coach trusts.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Haha did you make that up?

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Nope — been tracked for a bit now. It can be a helpful measure — helps you understand under what context a player got their stats.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah, yah..I know about protected minutes just didn’t understand the wording. Gotchya!

While were on the subject, I fucking hate when Parros gets the face off in the offensive zone. =(

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

yep for one year i think

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Even if it’s a bad gamble for bad gamble trade, glad to have the cheaper bet. Thanks, Oil!

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I don’t remember us ever ripping anyone off. =/

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, we lost Ladislav Smid — that was bullshit!

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Brad Richards

Kobe Bryant & Jerry Bruckheimer spoke on behalf of the Kings during their presentation.

by TnSD11 on Jul 1, 2011 3:36 PM PDT reply actions

They’ve got nothing better going for them in L.A.?

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I am reading offer from kings $6.5MM for 6 to 9 yrs.

Isn’t he gonna want like 1000 yrs?

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Jerry Bruckheimer

KABOOM!

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe Kobe will convince him that 6yrs for $24M is the way to go.

by TnSD11 on Jul 1, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

They should have had someone from the Dodgers speak. I am sure Lasorda could do it.

$!, Dodgers, *&%^ *&#$@% *(&^! best *&^$#% team to *&^%$ play *&&^% for.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

*&^$ owner is *&&^%$ great.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I remember when I *&^% led the *&$% team to that *&#$ championship. &^%$ Gibson *&^.

Let's go Ducks.

by deb d on Jul 1, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

L.A.’s really trying.

Source: Kings enlisted Wayne Gretzky to help sell Richards on merits of playing in LA.

Of course, by the end of Wayne’s speech, he was talking about the Rangers.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

and was late after a lay-over in St. Louis.

by meetyourmako on Jul 1, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Did he cry at anytime during the speech?

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I don’t care what you guys say, I think it’s cool that the Kings didn’t tip their hand to anything and then showed up with a fleet of people while most other people either did it over the phone or sent a few guys. Way to make everyone else look like shit, boys!

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

It was all over the place that the Kings were interested and it just seems like desperate to me.

Richards probably feels overwhelmed and will likely end up going to the Eastern Conference.

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

ScottyKnew (e1)

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Scottynews. =)

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

And…

The bidding on Handzus is down to three teams in the Western Conference. Teams in the west know his value. He will decide tonight.

Way to milk it, Zeus!

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

If the Ducks get him and he’s more expensive than Talbot, I won’t be too happy. =/

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

So doesn’t look like I missed anything.

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 4:22 PM PDT reply actions

Carcillo to the Hawks. (Fuck you, Murray!)

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions

We need to replace Ruutu’s penalties damn it!

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions

stop it fatty

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Watch for Drury or Handzus to be a Duck. It would be cool if Chris could mentor Getzlaf on how to be a real captain. And Chris can also teach the young guys like Holland, Etem, Smith-Pelley, Rakell, Karlsson, etc.

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

(smiles, shakes head, waits for inevitable “fuck you, Murrays!”)

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

rec’d

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions

btw do they usually knock you out for your wisdom tooth or do they keep you awake?

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:55 PM PDT reply actions

I got knocked out — ask for that.

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by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

does getting knocked out feel like crap when you wake up later?

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

You’re not supposed to drive yourself home, I think, but I liked it.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

well mine aren’t impacted yet so people say to just go with less anesthesia

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

maybe your teeth were impacted?

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Look dude, you wanna get high or what?

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

getting high is overrated

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh no, that’s the thing — mine totally weren’t; I didn’t swell up at all. But I still liked that train ride out of reality.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

eh… I’ll see tomorrow, for sure Im getting high a little bit. If the dentist looks like a prick then I’ll knock myself out

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Don’t be a wuss.

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

haha have you ever gotten your’s taken out eh?

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Ang was born before wisdom teeth were invented.

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by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

damn she’s old lol

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

You guys suck.

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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes I have. I had two that needed to be taken out.

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)

by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Angy’s dentist was a horse.

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Gotta agree with Earl, here.

Ask to get knocked out. Especially if you’re getting all 4 wisdom teeth removed. You will need to find someone to drive you home, though.

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

well I’m going to the ice rink to mull over my teeth lol… be on tonight so we can hear more entertaining insults from RUDY!

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 5:08 PM PDT reply actions

Oh shit.

Rival GM says Handzus about to sign with San Jose. Would be great fit. Pavelski moves back to 2nd line. Beastly Handzus is third line force.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:09 PM PDT reply actions

Why the “oh shit”?

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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn’t want Zeus ending up on the Sharks.

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by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Well that’s selfish thinking … :)

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Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Can’t wait to hear from the Fear the Fin denizens how a Handzus signing equals the Kings acquisition of Mike Richards.

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

No, but it equals the Malhotra signing for Vancouver last year.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Sure.

That’s a reasonable comparison. But will the FTF thinktank be so reasonable with their assessment of the transaction? I doubt it.

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

You can’t expect them to be reasonable when the sky is always falling over there. :)

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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

But will ~~the FTF thinktank~~ any fans ever be so reasonable with their assessment of the transaction?

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

……mkay.

"Now get on board going down the river float, we gonna raise a ruckus tonight" - OCMS
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Jul 1, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Have to admit that I was wrong. The reaction at FtF seems to be one mostly of cautious optimism.

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 7:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I would have preferred Manny at that price to be honest. Same goes with what Belanger went for today.

"Now get on board going down the river float, we gonna raise a ruckus tonight" - OCMS
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Jul 1, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Handzus probably will score a few more clutch goals than Maholtra would have next season. And the savings in team optometry bills by deciding to go with Michal over Manny more than makes up for the additional salary cost.

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Welp, we’re boned.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Dammit.

San Jose signs Michal Handzus to a two year deal for $2.5m a year.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Done. $2.5 MM per year, two years.

"Now get on board going down the river float, we gonna raise a ruckus tonight" - OCMS
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Jul 1, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Squawk!

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

We rock!

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

THIS IS THE GREATEST DEAL IN HISTORY!
Bigger than the Kings signing Richards, even bigger than the Ducks getting Foster today!

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Bigger than the Kings signing Richards, even bigger than the Ducks getting Foster today!

Whoa, let’s not get crazy here!

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Now you’ll have to plan two parades!

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

We’ll just have one big one that starts in Anaheim and ends in San Jose.

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jul 1, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I approve of this plan.

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)

by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Congrats! That’s great and at a very reasonable price.

Well worth the wait, I say.

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, at least the old Coon & Friends cartoon still has BoC relevance.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

who is the rat?

by meetyourmako on Jul 2, 2011 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Rats ride oxen. That’s why we’re first in line.

YOU ARE THE RAT!

Actually, I think it’s Jason Blake.

by whine_country on Jul 2, 2011 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Who’s the rival GM?

by Khaaz on Jul 1, 2011 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Tallon’s probably drunk enough to talk.

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by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I listen to Tallon get interviewed on Toronto’s 590AM today. Dude sounded like he had imbibed a few tinkles through out the day.

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Yzerman says they’re out on Richards. This sucks because it gives them time to court Simon Gagne while the Kings wait.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

Bergenheim to Florida?! :(

FUCK YOU DAVE!

by ScottyKnows on Jul 1, 2011 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

So that’s it? What bout Richards?

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)

by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

Kovalchuk 2: Return of Rudy’s Ulcer

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Well hopefully for your ulcer’s sake, it’s not dragged out as long.

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)

by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Somehow I think I missed this in the postings today, but did Bobby Ryan say this?

Even players from other teams agreed. Anaheim’s Bobby Ryan posted the following on twitter: “Anybody feel like FLA is winning the race today? Tons of action! Some good pickups too.”

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 7:07 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, but Bobby Ryan’s an idiot. He also lamented Sutton getting traded away.

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by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe Murray was busy eating his twinkies?

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

I actually think he was throwing barstools…

by Wooster11 on Jul 2, 2011 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions

and i guess “dabbling” didn’t work too well lol… so who else is out there other than drury?

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Mostly players who are better value than Drury.

And seriously — get drugged tomorrow. You are entirely too stressed about this.

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by Earl Sleek on Jul 1, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I’ll do my best… I’ll try to have a fanpost up. Check the grammar and you’ll probably see if I’m still high lol

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Good luck with the teeth pull, Al. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery!

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 8:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

THIS JUST IN!!!!

Brad Richards signs with LA for 5 years at 6 million each.

Also Anaheim has signed Drury for 4 years at 4 mill each.

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Jul 1, 2011 8:07 PM PDT reply actions

Link or it’s not true.

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Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)

by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

sure

http://www.outsidethegarden.com/boards/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=27692

I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.

by Diamondback15 on Jul 1, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

A-S-S-H-O-L-E lol

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

April 1 was three months ago, dude.

Free Oscar Moeller

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jul 1, 2011 8:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jul 1, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

source? because drury at 4 mil is too expensive for the Ducks

by Albert K on Jul 1, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Not at today’s rate … :)

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)

by Angy on Jul 1, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions