NHL Draft Open Thread
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 4:09 PM PDT
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Shut up haters. Some of us care.
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If the Isles take Hedman, all hell is going to break loose.
The Lightning have to take Taveras, who they don’t want, and latest rumor is that they’ll trade him. By golly that’ll be interesting.
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of trades:
Toronto and Boston almost had a trade set up but it fell apart when the teams got confused at to which first round pick was being included. Typical, Toronto.
And Sens GM re: Heatley: “Right now, it’s dead”.
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And apparently, Chris Pronger was just dealt to Philadelphia.
Whooo-boy. Pronger and Emery on the same team!
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pronger for Lupul, Sbisa and 2 1st rd picks.
Christ.
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, he's not going anywhere?
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 26, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still likely to be traded
just not as likely as before.
by Jeff on Jun 26, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God that didn't happen.
Taveras is awesome, but we needed a Dman something awful.
Figured the Rangers would sniff around…there was rumor they were trying to get into the top 10 for whatever reason. After the Senators missed out on the guy they wanted (picked my Toronto), I figured they would of traded down to the Rangers.
by Slica on Jun 27, 2009 2:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bettman gets booed at his own damn draft.
Love it.
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this whole thing going to be in French?
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was annoying having all those speeches.
Seemed like everyone was babbling. Colorado and Atlanta were really the only ones who made it short and got to the pick.
by Slica on Jun 27, 2009 2:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
KINGS KINGS KINGS
Did they pick yet?
Paris Hilton, Burberry plaid, reality TV, mullets, Zima, Dubya, and the Sonics being sold to Oklahoma City. - Yahoo Answer results for "7 Signs of the Apocalypse"
by bluemax on Jun 26, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KINGS KINGS KINGS
Pick someone useful!
Paris Hilton, Burberry plaid, reality TV, mullets, Zima, Dubya, and the Sonics being sold to Oklahoma City. - Yahoo Answer results for "7 Signs of the Apocalypse"
by bluemax on Jun 26, 2009 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another trade.
Isles dumping 2nd rd picks to Columbus to move from 26 to 16.
That 26th pick went from SJ to Tampa to Ottawa to NYI and now to Columbus.
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Official: Columbus trades picks 16 and 77 to NY for picks 26, 37, 62 and 92
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the NHL draft like the NHL draft
where you’re actually better off stock piling 2nd through 4th round picks?
Paris Hilton, Burberry plaid, reality TV, mullets, Zima, Dubya, and the Sonics being sold to Oklahoma City. - Yahoo Answer results for "7 Signs of the Apocalypse"
by bluemax on Jun 26, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So then
why would they stock pile so many picks?
Paris Hilton, Burberry plaid, reality TV, mullets, Zima, Dubya, and the Sonics being sold to Oklahoma City. - Yahoo Answer results for "7 Signs of the Apocalypse"
by bluemax on Jun 26, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because they only drop 10 spots and pick up a ton?
And it’s a deep draft this year.
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see
I’m completely in the dark on how the NHL draft works and such aside from the basics. Or what the strategies or thought processes are.
Paris Hilton, Burberry plaid, reality TV, mullets, Zima, Dubya, and the Sonics being sold to Oklahoma City. - Yahoo Answer results for "7 Signs of the Apocalypse"
by bluemax on Jun 26, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't pay attention to the NBA,
but a co-worker said teams were dumping picks to save money. Will there be similar concerns in the NHL or is it healthier than the NBA right now?
by Sec 108 on Jun 27, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The NBA is in serious, serious trouble.
The NHL is in trouble, but nowhere near as bad as far as I’ve heard because the lockout helped keep salaries down.
by Matthew on Jun 27, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Leafs just took Kadri.
Oh shit, Murray is pissed.
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coming from Seattle sports interest, and the general attention they get paid from the national media.
It is still weird to me when people talk on and on about the Senators.
by Matthew on Jun 26, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of the Sens, how did you, Jeff and Graham all become fans of theirs?
by jimmylauderdale on Jun 26, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I became a fan because when I started liking sports in late 1992, I saw them at the bottom of the standings and felt bad for them
I was seven.
by Jeff on Jun 26, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"and felt bad for them"
Some things never change…
by ningwers on Jun 26, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine is somewhat similar.
I always liked Colorado growing up, but adopted the Sabres after the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals. Felt horrible for them. I was 13.
I added Tampa Bay as my 3rd team solely because Martin St Louis is my favorite player.
by Slica on Jun 27, 2009 2:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man I wish I were home to join you guys for this.
Im excited. My 3 teams sucked balls this year.
Tampa Bay got exactly who I wanted, as did Colorado. And Buffalo made me happy later on.
Im also glad that Lecavalier and Heatley didn’t get moved. I cant imagine them with someone else right now. Surprised Bouwmeester wasn’t moved (and he gives me hell on NHL 09).
Oh, and fuck Chris Pronger.
by Slica on Jun 27, 2009 2:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Be surprised no longer.
Bouwmeester to Calgary for essentially a third round pick.
by ningwers on Jun 27, 2009 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but
He takes up a lot of cap space and they are crunched once they sign him at 8 mil per year. Get ready for the Flames to drop some names and not add much more.
Currently listening to: Grizzly Bear, Manchester Orchestra, The Morning Benders
by Woodinville_12thMan on Jun 27, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard Phaneuf is on the block.
Can I interest them in a talented left winger?
by Matthew on Jun 27, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he have pretty much the same price as Brian Boyle
by Jeff on Jun 27, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not so much that he has the same price as Brian Boyle
as four days of exclusive negotiating rights with him has the same price as Brian Boyle.
by ningwers on Jun 27, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Splitting single syllable names should be avoided as a general rule.
by ningwers on Jun 27, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe they chant Let's Go Du-ucks instead of Go Ducks Go
by Jeff on Jun 27, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's even sadder
They could just as easily go with “Let’s Go Ducks” like the Caps do.
by ningwers on Jun 27, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's weirder is that even Calgary chants Let's Go Fla-ames
by Jeff on Jun 27, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's because it's Calgary.
Currently listening to: Grizzly Bear, Manchester Orchestra, The Morning Benders
by Woodinville_12thMan on Jun 27, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Caps say Let's Go Ducks?
That seems retarded
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 27, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Schroeder looks like a great player!!
A steal! Also love our 2nd round pick.
Currently listening to: Grizzly Bear, Manchester Orchestra, The Morning Benders
by Woodinville_12thMan on Jun 27, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also.
I found it amusing that Toronto picked a guy who grew up as a huge fan of the Canadiens.
by Slica on Jun 27, 2009 2:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, fuck me.
Let’s pick more defense minded d-men…because we don’t have any of those. Just like last year and the year before, etc.
I think my team has Bowden’s disease, and we have to collect no-offense, no bash d-men.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
by Faux on Jun 28, 2009 7:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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