Official NHL Trade/Buyout thread - Page 5

[DAS REICH] Blitz · 08-03-2005, 07:06 PM

you forgot NJ

Scalping Chief · 08-03-2005, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninty

maybe you guys should realize that what you're going through now is what edmonton, calgary, phittsburgh and other small market teams have been going through for 10 years.

Go look to an Edmonton fan for sympathy and see what you get: Curtis Joseph to toronto, Doug Weight to St. Louis. Every good player Edmonton has ever had has left because they can't pay them what other teams can.

Now they get the chance to actually sign some palyers. Everyone would have laughed if you said Pronger to Edmonton a year ago. Everyone should get a chance, and now they actually do.

The teams that have an excess of talent have to get rid of some to free up cap room. Teams that have had shitty players forever since they can't afford good players now have a chance.

I might sound a little harsh, but to the people in Toronto, Detroit, Philly, Dallas, NY, Colorado and St. Louis I say tough shit.

Im sure it also has to do with them wanting to win a Cup. Why would a Top name player stay at a team that has no chance of winning Stanley.
When he would sign with a team like Detroit or Colorado and have a shot at it. Sure lots of these teams are fucked now. Now instead of Two or Three teams having a Roster full of Superstars. Every team is going to have two or three big names. I dont see one team now that is stack, Well other than Philly . Anyone could win the cup this year, Maybe even Toronto.

wintersforge · 08-03-2005, 09:41 PM

[quote="Scalping Chief":9cc29]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninty

maybe you guys should realize that what you're going through now is what edmonton, calgary, phittsburgh and other small market teams have been going through for 10 years.

Go look to an Edmonton fan for sympathy and see what you get: Curtis Joseph to toronto, Doug Weight to St. Louis. Every good player Edmonton has ever had has left because they can't pay them what other teams can.

Now they get the chance to actually sign some palyers. Everyone would have laughed if you said Pronger to Edmonton a year ago. Everyone should get a chance, and now they actually do.

The teams that have an excess of talent have to get rid of some to free up cap room. Teams that have had shitty players forever since they can't afford good players now have a chance.

I might sound a little harsh, but to the people in Toronto, Detroit, Philly, Dallas, NY, Colorado and St. Louis I say tough shit.

Im sure it also has to do with them wanting to win a Cup. Why would a Top name player stay at a team that has no chance of winning Stanley.
When he would sign with a team like Detroit or Colorado and have a shot at it. Sure lots of these teams are fucked now. Now instead of Two or Three teams having a Roster full of Superstars. Every team is going to have two or three big names. I dont see one team now that is stack, Well other than Philly . Anyone could win the cup this year, Maybe even Toronto.[/quote:9cc29]

i like it personally. maybe some unknown will stand out form the 3rd line and have a breakout season. even playing field will make for fierce battles as everyone has a wide open shot to win Lord Stanley's cup!

Short Hand · 08-03-2005, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninty

maybe you guys should realize that what you're going through now is what edmonton, calgary, phittsburgh and other small market teams have been going through for 10 years.

Go look to an Edmonton fan for sympathy and see what you get: Curtis Joseph to toronto, Doug Weight to St. Louis. Every good player Edmonton has ever had has left because they can't pay them what other teams can.

Now they get the chance to actually sign some palyers. Everyone would have laughed if you said Pronger to Edmonton a year ago. Everyone should get a chance, and now they actually do.

The teams that have an excess of talent have to get rid of some to free up cap room. Teams that have had shitty players forever since they can't afford good players now have a chance.

I might sound a little harsh, but to the people in Toronto, Detroit, Philly, Dallas, NY, Colorado and St. Louis I say tough shit.

To little To late. We lost Quebec.. and the Jets already. loney:. But when an American team like Columbus cries out the league listhens up. Fuck I hate this sometimes.

Bleuachdu · 08-04-2005, 07:31 AM

[quote="Short Hand":a83eb]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninty

maybe you guys should realize that what you're going through now is what edmonton, calgary, phittsburgh and other small market teams have been going through for 10 years.

Go look to an Edmonton fan for sympathy and see what you get: Curtis Joseph to toronto, Doug Weight to St. Louis. Every good player Edmonton has ever had has left because they can't pay them what other teams can.

Now they get the chance to actually sign some palyers. Everyone would have laughed if you said Pronger to Edmonton a year ago. Everyone should get a chance, and now they actually do.

The teams that have an excess of talent have to get rid of some to free up cap room. Teams that have had shitty players forever since they can't afford good players now have a chance.

I might sound a little harsh, but to the people in Toronto, Detroit, Philly, Dallas, NY, Colorado and St. Louis I say tough shit.

To little To late. We lost Quebec.. and the Jets already. loney:. But when an American team like Columbus cries out the league listhens up. Fuck I hate this sometimes.[/quote:a83eb]

please don't ruin this thread. annoy:

KTOG · 08-04-2005, 07:59 AM

Its insane the amount of energy Pittsburgh has for the Pens this season. I feel like i'm back in 1991. This season could rejuvinate the Pittsburgher's "Steeler's or Bust" persona and bring back hockey the way it used to be. Even better, we might get some arena deals out of this.

rdeyes · 08-04-2005, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTOG

Its insane the amount of energy Pittsburgh has for the Pens this season. I feel like i'm back in 1991. This season could rejuvinate the Pittsburgher's "Steeler's or Bust" persona and bring back hockey the way it used to be. Even better, we might get some arena deals out of this.

well you just got a new stadium for the steelers and a new one for the pirates , so i dont see the pens getting a new arena , but it might happen if mario can work some magic in the boardroom like he did on the ice.

Short Hand · 08-04-2005, 09:15 AM

[quote=Bleuachdu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Short Hand":ec200

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninty

maybe you guys should realize that what you're going through now is what edmonton, calgary, phittsburgh and other small market teams have been going through for 10 years.

Go look to an Edmonton fan for sympathy and see what you get: Curtis Joseph to toronto, Doug Weight to St. Louis. Every good player Edmonton has ever had has left because they can't pay them what other teams can.

Now they get the chance to actually sign some palyers. Everyone would have laughed if you said Pronger to Edmonton a year ago. Everyone should get a chance, and now they actually do.

The teams that have an excess of talent have to get rid of some to free up cap room. Teams that have had shitty players forever since they can't afford good players now have a chance.

I might sound a little harsh, but to the people in Toronto, Detroit, Philly, Dallas, NY, Colorado and St. Louis I say tough shit.

To little To late. We lost Quebec.. and the Jets already. loney:. But when an American team like Columbus cries out the league listhens up. Fuck I hate this sometimes.

please don't ruin this thread. annoy:[/quote:ec200]

Please eat a fistful of my shit. annoy:

Proteus · 08-04-2005, 09:16 AM

What the fuck? Gonchar you douche, WHHHYYYY?!

...was he a free agent? I'll assume that.

Sgt>Stackem · 08-04-2005, 09:27 AM

[quote="Short Hand":cea38]

To little To late. We lost Quebec.. and the Jets already. loney:. But when an American team like Columbus cries out the league listhens up. Fuck I hate this sometimes.[/quote:cea38]

It has nothing to do wiht the country the team resides in, it has everything to do with a city that can support the team residing there

Short Hand · 08-04-2005, 09:29 AM

[quote="Sgt>Stackem":0b802][quote="Short Hand":0b802]

To little To late. We lost Quebec.. and the Jets already. loney:. But when an American team like Columbus cries out the league listhens up. Fuck I hate this sometimes.[/quote:0b802]

It has nothing to do wiht the country the team resides in, it has everything to do with a city that can support the team residing there[/quote:0b802]

Columbus < Quebec. period. (For being able to support a team hockey wise)

KTOG · 08-04-2005, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdeyes

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTOG

Its insane the amount of energy Pittsburgh has for the Pens this season. I feel like i'm back in 1991. This season could rejuvinate the Pittsburgher's "Steeler's or Bust" persona and bring back hockey the way it used to be. Even better, we might get some arena deals out of this.

well you just got a new stadium for the steelers and a new one for the pirates , so i dont see the pens getting a new arena , but it might happen if mario can work some magic in the boardroom like he did on the ice.

That was many years ago. We just passed legislation for legalized (limited) gambling which will bring in revenue for the community. I believe if the Pens do well in the next year a vote for a new stadium will pass in city council.

Proteus · 08-04-2005, 09:33 AM

You have to agree with the Canuck on this one any Canadian city is going to be more into hockey than a lot of US cities.

Sgt>Stackem · 08-04-2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proteus

You have to agree with the Canuck on this one any Canadian city is going to be more into hockey than a lot of US cities.

they may be "into it" but are they willing to pony up the cash to support it

Short Hand · 08-04-2005, 10:26 AM

[quote="Sgt>Stackem":6b9a4]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proteus

You have to agree with the Canuck on this one any Canadian city is going to be more into hockey than a lot of US cities.

they may be "into it" but are they willing to pony up the cash to support it[/quote:6b9a4]

They couldn't and neither could Columbus, thus a huge reason for the damn Cap, to save the expansion teams. + morem oney in the GM's pockets.