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[devilbat]

But Bertuzzi has some real personality conflict with our wildly popular coach, is not the biggest fan of doing "community stuff" (which, under GM Brian Burke's watch, you damn well did or you got driven to the airport), didn't like the idea of playing without Naslund and was really insulted during his first serious negotiation by a lot of the stuff the other side said to drive his price down.

Awww man, I just lost so much respect for the guy (and yes I still respected him after the punch to "poor Steve Moore"). He sounds so much more like a prima donna ass clown then I expected.

I guess I understand the Crawford personality situation. He's not the first guy that has clashed with him. The community service thing surprises me though. Every opportunity I've had to get him to sign stuff, has been great. (My other hobby is collecting sports memorabillia). Considering what he has gone through in the last two years, and what the league has gone through, he had better change his tune towards the fans, right quick.

 

[devilbat]

I thought Esche proved himself in international play. He looked like the real deal.

He was great in the World Championships, but I want to see him in the playoffs, after playing in 60+ regular season games.

 

[Teflon Billy]

Crap, Scott Niedermeyer goes to the ducks

 

[Gomez]

Mike Modano will be staying with the Dallas Stars after all. Hours after backing out of a verbal deal, Modano agreed Wednesday night to a five-year contract to remain with the only team he's played for in the NHL. Modano -- the club's career leader in goals, points, assists and games played -- ended up taking the same $17.25 million deal he accepted Tuesday night then declined Wednesday afternoon.

If Dallas had not resigned Modano the fans would have revolted here in Big D! Modano IS the Dallas Stars.

 

[devilbat]

Crap, Scott Niedermeyer goes to the ducks

Too bad, I had hoped he would end up in Vancouver.

 

[Teflon Billy]

Too bad, I had hoped he would end up in Vancouver.

You and me both

Honestly, I'm not too bummed with the lineup we have, but Niedermeyer would've been the "Capstone on the Pyramid" so to speak

 

[Lefferts]

The Flyers are setting themselves up to be great. BUT, as always, the goaltending is suspect. If Robert Esche plays the way he did last year, the team is a Stanley Cup contender. If he falters, so goes the team.

He played well in the 2004 playoffs, but he only played about half the regular season games. The Flyers also have some confidence in Antero Niittymaki, who will be the backup this season. He led the Philadelphia Phantoms to the AHL championship this past year.

Crap, Scott Niedermeyer goes to the ducks

Everything I read suggested that he really wanted to play with his brother. At least he's no longer with the Devils.

 

[devilbat]

Everything I read suggested that he really wanted to play with his brother.

Considering the fact that the Devils offered him more money then the Ducks, I'd say the family factor, as well as playing on the west coast were huge factors.


How about them Bruins? Isbister, Leetch, Zhamnov, Murray,and McEachern. Has Harry Sinden won the lottery?

 

[devilbat]

Somebody please explain Khabibulin signing with the Blackhawks. The guy leaves the Stanley Cup Champions to sign with a non playoff team. The same team that every other free agent has avoided like the plague. Hell,Peter Forsberg was offered more money by Chicago then by Philly, but he wanted to win. Khabby is obviously looking less for another ring, then he is for more bling.

Does anyone else find it sad how far the stock of Paul Kariya has tumbled? I mean c'mon, Nashville? Nashville?

 

[Teflon Billy]

Somebody please explain Khabibulin signing with the Blackhawks. The guy leaves the Stanley Cup Champions to sign with a non playoff team. The same team that every other free agent has avoided like the plague. Hell,Peter Forsberg was offered more money by Chicago then by Philly, but he wanted to win. Khabby is obviously looking less for another ring, then he is for more bling.

Well, it's not uncommon for most Russian players to chase mojney first and foremost. I can only think it will be even more pronounced in the new regime.

Does anyone else find it sad how far the stock of Paul Kariya has tumbled? I mean c'mon, Nashville? Nashville?

Kariya signed with Nashville?

Dammit. I'm beginning to think Naslund might be our only big UFA signing.