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Jori · 07-12-2006, 03:44 PM

It ain't easy being Breezy...

Habs makes some moves. They sign Aebischer to a one year deal. They trade Richard Zednik to the Caps for a 2007 3rd round pick. They also trade a 2007 4th round pick to the Coyotes for Mike Johnson.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=171134&hubname=nhl

Hercules Rockefeller · 07-12-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jori

They trade Richard Zednik to the Caps for a 2007 3rd round pick.

Why?

Clockwork Orange · 07-12-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

Why?

Were the Caps trying to get to the salary floor or something?

bronco militia · 07-12-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tredici

Jori -- I think you can appreciate this one. We now refer to Patrice as Skoula's Dad.

Hahahhahahhahaha.

bwhahahahaha! perfect

Hercules Rockefeller · 07-12-2006, 04:59 PM

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=171141&hubname=nhl

Samsonov to Montreal

Killericon · 07-12-2006, 07:03 PM

Some of the flags in my neighborhood are at half mast today...I asked them why, and they told me about Sutter stepping down.

SoCalBronco · 07-12-2006, 07:05 PM

We play at the Kings and Ducks in early November. I'll be going to both games.

Breck Bronc · 07-12-2006, 07:40 PM

Another year of no Peter Forsberg or Sidney Crosby in Denver. At least we'll get our 1 in every 3 years glimpse of Ovechkin this season. Great schedule, Gary. And if Foppa retires after this year without even getting a chance to play a farewell game in Colorado I'm going to personally hire Chris Chelios to kill Bettman.

Tredici · 07-12-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by killericon

Some of the flags in my neighborhood are at half mast today...I asked them why, and they told me about Sutter stepping down.

There has to be something behind that. Why would he leave? I was hoping Jori or CO had gleaned some scuttlebutt.

Pendejo · 07-12-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tredici

There has to be something behind that. Why would he leave? I was hoping Jori or CO had gleaned some scuttlebutt.

I don't know if it's already been posted, but I really don't care. I saw on a sports crawl today that he's staying on as the GM. Maybe he's just burnt out on coaching. The travel...et al.

Clockwork Orange · 07-12-2006, 09:19 PM

The only thing being said right now is that he wanted to concentrate on the GM duties.

Being a GM must be tougher these days, a lot less guys seem all that keen on the idea of wearing multiple hats.

Jori · 07-13-2006, 06:08 AM

Sutter never intended on coaching the Flames long term. This transition has been rumored for a while.

Bronx33 · 07-13-2006, 10:48 AM

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=130240&hubname=

Bronx33 · 07-13-2006, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tredici

Jori -- I think you can appreciate this one. We now refer to Patrice as Skoula's Dad.

Hahahhahahhahaha.

I repeat.......HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Bronx33 · 07-13-2006, 10:57 AM

High Def Hockey Fans With Comcast
Thursday, July 13, 2006
The word is INHD2 will no longer exist as of August 1st. Even though we were able to catch some OLN-HD hockey games on INHD2, this may be good news. Perhaps Comcast is going to provide a full time HD channel for each area they are in. An example is here in Detroit, Tiger games will soon be available in HD but only via Directv. Maybe Comcast is planning on televising the games on a yet to be announced HD station.
The same could hold true for each Comcast market. I would also think the OLN HD hockey games could be broadcast on this type of channel for the upcoming year.

Jori · 07-13-2006, 02:29 PM

Avs re-sign Budaj, McCormick

http://coloradoavalanche.com/news/cu...ils.asp?ID=587

Svatos and McLean are the remaining RFAs.

Clockwork Orange · 07-13-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jori

Avs re-sign Budaj, McCormick

http://coloradoavalanche.com/news/cu...ils.asp?ID=587

Svatos and McLean are the remaining RFAs.

McLean filed for arbitration, right? I could see them walking away from whatever he's awarded.

Jori · 07-13-2006, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

McLean filed for arbitration, right? I could see them walking away from whatever he's awarded.

Yup, wouldn't surprise me to see that happen myself.

alkemical · 07-13-2006, 02:55 PM

you guys have to keep svatos or hope someone picks him up so you get some picks to stock the shelves with.

I really think abs was fine for you guys - he was no worse IMO than theodore (or no better depending on how you look at it) and would have been FAR cheaper.

Jori · 07-13-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by amesj523

you guys have to keep svatos or hope someone picks him up so you get some picks to stock the shelves with.

I really think abs was fine for you guys - he was no worse IMO than theodore (or no better depending on how you look at it) and would have been FAR cheaper.

The organization clearly doesn't feel that way. In fact, if you read between the lines, they clearly blame the goaltending for the Avs "average" regular season. The Avs don't believe that Aebischer is a championship goaltender, but see the "potential" in Theodore. They are doing everything they can to get Jose back to his 2002 form; including hiring Jeff Hackett as the goaltending coach. Hackett was Theodore's backup in Montreal during his MVP season and Theodore has cited Jeff as a reason for his success that year. I'm not a Theodore fan. I'm not happy that the Avs are placing blame on the goaltending when it's clear that the defense was a bigger problem. The defense hasn't improved and the Avs are putting all their eggs in one basket (Theodore). This could really blow up in the Avs face if Theodore continues to be inconsistent. I really hope that Budaj can develop into a #1 goalie or that Billy Sauer is a diamond in the rough.

Clockwork Orange · 07-13-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by amesj523

I really think abs was fine for you guys - he was no worse IMO than theodore (or no better depending on how you look at it) and would have been FAR cheaper.

I addressed this a few pages back.

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Then there's Jose Theodore, the guy Lacroix just had to have. Forget for a minute that his performance before the trade was poor. No, focus on what he did once he got here and ask yourself this, did he do anything that David Aebischer couldn't or wouldn't have done? The answer, in my opinion, is no. He is going to do something this year that Aebischer wouldn't or couldn't have done, though. He's going to count $5.33 million against the cap. It's obvious that Quenneville didn't like Aebischer, fine. Why not let him play out the season and then just fail to qualify him and let him become a UFA? You save the cap space and you've got plenty of $$ available to find a suitable replacement. Nope, Lacroix wanted Theodore and his fat contract, so that's what we've got. A goaltender who's performed no better than the guy he replaced, but eats up considerably more cap space. Brilliant.

My feelings haven't changed.

Mtbrncofn · 07-13-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by amesj523

I really think abs was fine for you guys - he was no worse IMO than theodore (or no better depending on how you look at it) and would have been FAR cheaper.

I always did too, matter of fact....better is what I thought. I really liked his feistiness too. With this whole cap crap, I wish more than ever that we'd kept him. Hopefully, Jose makes me change my tune.

SoCalBronco · 07-13-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtbrncofn

I always did too, matter of fact....better is what I thought. I really liked his feistiness too. With this whole cap crap, I wish more than ever that we'd kept him. Hopefully, Jose makes me change my tune.

Maybe the Avs and Jose can work something out whereby he would reduce his salary to the minimum and Paris Hilton could make up the difference in return for services rendered.

Hey, im just trying to help you guys out.

Mtbrncofn · 07-13-2006, 09:01 PM

Ahaahahahahaaha. Funny stuff, SoCal. You smartass. Hey since she's breached the hockey world, maybe she'll move on to a younger up and comer....like Sid.

SoCalBronco · 07-13-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtbrncofn

Ahaahahahahaaha. Funny stuff, SoCal. You smartass. Hey since she's breached the hockey world, maybe she'll move on to a younger up and comer....like Sid.

Haha.......nah, the only man-whore we have on the team is Ryan Malone.

Actually, thats not even a joke, unfortuneatly.

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07-12-2006, 03:44 PM	#5326
Jori US Olympian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,627	It ain't easy being Breezy... Habs makes some moves. They sign Aebischer to a one year deal. They trade Richard Zednik to the Caps for a 2007 3rd round pick. They also trade a 2007 4th round pick to the Coyotes for Mike Johnson. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=171134&hubname=nhl

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Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,552 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=171141&hubname=nhl Samsonov to Montreal

07-12-2006, 07:03 PM	#5331
Killericon Front 7, Please Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 7,654 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Some of the flags in my neighborhood are at half mast today...I asked them why, and they told me about Sutter stepping down.

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Breck Bronc Roland Deschain The Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,049	Another year of no Peter Forsberg or Sidney Crosby in Denver. At least we'll get our 1 in every 3 years glimpse of Ovechkin this season. Great schedule, Gary. And if Foppa retires after this year without even getting a chance to play a farewell game in Colorado I'm going to personally hire Chris Chelios to kill Bettman.

07-12-2006, 09:19 PM	#5336
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,352	The only thing being said right now is that he wanted to concentrate on the GM duties. Being a GM must be tougher these days, a lot less guys seem all that keen on the idea of wearing multiple hats.

07-13-2006, 06:08 AM	#5337
Jori US Olympian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,627	Sutter never intended on coaching the Flames long term. This transition has been rumored for a while.

07-13-2006, 10:57 AM	#5340
Bronx33 lets go partner Camaraderie-ship for all Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 43,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simmons	High Def Hockey Fans With Comcast Thursday, July 13, 2006 The word is INHD2 will no longer exist as of August 1st. Even though we were able to catch some OLN-HD hockey games on INHD2, this may be good news. Perhaps Comcast is going to provide a full time HD channel for each area they are in. An example is here in Detroit, Tiger games will soon be available in HD but only via Directv. Maybe Comcast is planning on televising the games on a yet to be announced HD station. The same could hold true for each Comcast market. I would also think the OLN HD hockey games could be broadcast on this type of channel for the upcoming year.

07-13-2006, 02:29 PM	#5341
Jori US Olympian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,627	Avs re-sign Budaj, McCormick http://coloradoavalanche.com/news/cu...ils.asp?ID=587 Svatos and McLean are the remaining RFAs.

07-13-2006, 02:55 PM	#5344
alkemical Chaos Technician Aethyr Engineering Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 4th dimension Posts: 43,367 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eris	you guys have to keep svatos or hope someone picks him up so you get some picks to stock the shelves with. I really think abs was fine for you guys - he was no worse IMO than theodore (or no better depending on how you look at it) and would have been FAR cheaper.

07-13-2006, 09:01 PM	#5349
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,491	Ahaahahahahaaha. Funny stuff, SoCal. You smartass. Hey since she's breached the hockey world, maybe she'll move on to a younger up and comer....like Sid.