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[Davek]

Who are you playing for, if you don't mind my asking?

 

[Thornir Alekeg]

If the Bruins make that trade, it proves that Harry Sinden is in the latter effects of a debilatating brain disease.

No shot at Bertuzzi, but Thorton's worth an awful lot more then Bertuzzi straight up.

I don't think Boston fans need anymore proof about Sinden's mental state, thank you very much. :\

I like Thornton and I'm glad the Bruins have him, but I think people thought he was going to arrive in Boston and immediately have a huge impact. It has taken a couple of seasons, and he had just started to get comfortable with the idea of really being a team leader during the 03-04 season. Hopefully he'll be able to pick up where he left off. Glad he played in the Swiss league this past year, hopefully he won't be rusty as a result.

They have made a five year offer to him as a restricted free agent. We'll see how all that goes.

 

[Teflon Billy]

If the Bruins make that trade, it proves that Harry Sinden is in the latter effects of a debilatating brain disease.

No shot at Bertuzzi, but Thorton's worth an awful lot more then Bertuzzi straight up.

Sinden hasn't denied the rumours though.

Like I say, I'd prefer to keep Todd, but if he is dead-set on leaving, I'd love to see Thornton take his spot.

If Markus Naslund goes, I'd like to see Paul Kariya take his spot.

 

[Teflon Billy]

Congrats to The Columbus Blue Jackets for drafting Gilbert Brule.

He plays for Vancouver's Junior team and he is bottled dynamite. You guys cleaned up getting his at #6.

I'll be stunned if he doesn't go straight onto your team on a line with Nash.

 

[devilbat]

Congrats to The Columbus Blue Jackets for drafting Gilbert Brule.

I was really surprised that he lasted until the sixth pick. I had him projected at third, behind Crosby and Johnson.

Columbus is gearing up for success. Signing Adam Foote yesterday was a great move. His lack of scoring doesn't get him much appreciation for the casual fan, but he is one of the best defensive defenseman in the game.

 

[devilbat]

Who are you playing for, if you don't mind my asking

Sorry, that question comes too close to violating my "Closet Gamer" status.

 

[Teflon Billy]

I was really surprised that he lasted until the sixth pick. I had him projected at third, behind Crosby and Johnson.

Columbus is gearing up for success. Signing Adam Foote yesterday was a great move. His lack of scoring doesn't get him much appreciation for the casual fan, but he is one of the best defensive defenseman in the game.

I agree. With the addition of Foote and Brule to their team they now have a serious core of players.

The team will, of course, be built around Nash; but Zherdev, Sanderson, Malhotra and even ex-Canuck Trev "The Big" Letowski are all Excellent-to-Credible players.

The only real "hole" they had was defense, but Foote is not only top-notch himself, but is enough of a vet to set an example for the younger players.

Which leaves Goal. Denis isn't really a disaster or anything, but let's just say that I expect the focus of this team to be outscoring their opponents

Still quite a team for such a young franchise

 

[Teflon Billy]

Devilbat, answer your PM's

 

[Crothian]

Congrats to The Columbus Blue Jackets for drafting Gilbert Brule.

He plays for Vancouver's Junior team and he is bottled dynamite. You guys cleaned up getting his at #6.

I'll be stunned if he doesn't go straight onto your team on a line with Nash.

Well, its not like there is a lot of compitation on the team for him, we got some good players but we need to improve in many many places. Glad to hear the kids good though!!

 

[Teflon Billy]

Well, its not like there is a lot of compitation on the team for him, we got some good players but we need to improve in many many places...

I don't know man. Defense was where you needed help most, and with the addtion of Foote, you got it in spades.

The addition of Brule took your offensive potential from B+ to A...

You need help in Goal, but other than that, I'm seeing a good, solid team that could easily get on a roll.