2017/2018 Hockey thread

Ralph335 · 06-22-2018, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

There's been more talk about offseason transactions this year than I can recall in a while.

Yeah - tonight should be interesting if all that talk comes to fruition.

Kind of getting that sinking feeling that the Flyers move Simmonds tonight. Fan favorite, hell of a leader, great on the PP, all the intangibles. As a fan, I really don't want to see the guy go. Probably my favorite Flyer in quite some time.

ShopVac · 06-22-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph335

Yeah - tonight should be interesting if all that talk comes to fruition.

Kind of getting that sinking feeling that the Flyers move Simmonds tonight. Fan favorite, hell of a leader, great on the PP, all the intangibles. As a fan, I really don't want to see the guy go. Probably my favorite Flyer in quite some time.

Flyers have a habit of ditching anyone with some heart...

I'd be shocked if they'd dump Simmonds though.

sspade · 06-23-2018, 11:46 AM

Kovalchuk has returned to the NHL after a 5.5 year absence!

Signed a three year with Los Angeles Kings.

ShopVac · 06-24-2018, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Kovalchuk has returned to the NHL after a 5.5 year absence!

Signed a three year with Los Angeles Kings.

Any thoughts this guy is still relevant? 35 is when they start going downhill....

Be interesting to see how it shakes.

sspade · 06-24-2018, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

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Originally Posted by sspade

Kovalchuk has returned to the NHL after a 5.5 year absence!

Signed a three year with Los Angeles Kings.

Any thoughts this guy is still relevant? 35 is when they start going downhill....

Be interesting to see how it shakes.

Honestly...

Have never been a HUGE Kovalchuk fan but always respected him and his skill. I think he makes LA a better squad, without a doubt. Unless he brings some sort of cancer to the locker room.

I agree, hes almost "over the hill" as far as NHL players go but the KHL is no joke and Im sure he will arrive to camp in tip top shape. He has a lot to prove being absent for 5+ seasons.

I think hes got a few seasons left in him at least.

Ralph335 · 06-25-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

Flyers have a habit of ditching anyone with some heart...

I'd be shocked if they'd dump Simmonds though.

Got too many prospects to come up and not enough roster spots. I mean Patrick already took his spot in front of the net on the PP towards the end of the season.
Plus he's got 1 year left on his deal at below market value and then he's probably going to want to get paid like Oshie. Doubt the Flyers give him it.

Probably gets moved at the trade deadline.

sspade · 06-25-2018, 10:40 AM

Hoping he lands in Tampa, personally.

ShopVac · 06-25-2018, 12:05 PM

How is talking to teams today? Thought nobody could talk with him until July 1st...

jgoens · 06-25-2018, 12:10 PM

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Hoping he lands in Tampa, personally.

Wow. Looks like he has pic of strong teams.

Ralph335 · 06-25-2018, 12:32 PM

I think he can talk to teams as early as today but can't sign til July 1.

sspade · 06-25-2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph335

I think he can talk to teams as early as today but can't sign til July 1.

This is correct. Nothing will be official til the 1st but this week is for negotiations.

ShopVac · 06-27-2018, 04:55 PM

Pens traded Sheary and Hunwick for a bag of pucks...opens about 5 million in caps space for something.

Rumors are a push to pull Skinner from Carolina, or a move getting Karlsson from Ottawa for Kessel. Hope is not the latter of the 2. If it's to get Jack Johnson, or JVR, God help us.

ShopVac · 06-27-2018, 07:31 PM

Shit...looks like it's Jack Johnson

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/2...n-jack-johnson

F30inthe6ix · 06-29-2018, 09:01 AM

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Shit...looks like it's Jack Johnson

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/2...n-jack-johnson

For the reported 5yr/$16 mil, that contract ain't half bad.

Tavares watch will be in full effect this weekend. Fingers crossed that he comes home!

July 1st is probably my favourite day of the calendar year due to the NHL/NBA free agency...should be a wild weekend in both leagues this year.

Ralph335 · 06-29-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by F30inthe6ix

For the reported 5yr/$16 mil, that contract ain't half bad.

Tavares watch will be in full effect this weekend. Fingers crossed that he comes home!

July 1st is probably my favourite day of the calendar year due to the NHL/NBA free agency...should be a wild weekend in both leagues this year.

Hearing that the Leafs & Sharks are his top teams right now. Should make things interesting!

F30inthe6ix · 06-29-2018, 01:21 PM

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Hearing that the Leafs & Sharks are his top teams right now. Should make things interesting!

This is what I'm hearing as well. If I were him, my first choice (bias aside) would be TBL on a 2-3 year deal.

With the Leafs' luck, he'll end up going to San Jose. I'm okay with that though, because it'll move him out of the Eastern Conference at the very least.

I live about 10 mins from his place in Oakville (one of my co-workers lives on his street)...maybe I should drive out there and pitch him myself!

ShopVac · 06-29-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by F30inthe6ix

For the reported 5yr/$16 mil, that contract ain't half bad.

Tavares watch will be in full effect this weekend. Fingers crossed that he comes home!

July 1st is probably my favourite day of the calendar year due to the NHL/NBA free agency...should be a wild weekend in both leagues this year.

I'll be honest...if he doesn't sign with the Isles, he's an ass for leading them to think there was a chance. Just my opinion. Similar to what LeBron did to Cleaveland last go (or even this go). Just tell them no and quit leading them on....

From that, I'm worried if Toronto is the team. They'd be solid...put them near the top of the conference.

inTgr8r · 06-29-2018, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

I'll be honest...if he doesn't sign with the Isles, he's an ass for leading them to think there was a chance. Just my opinion. Similar to what LeBron did to Cleaveland last go (or even this go). Just tell them no and quit leading them on....

From that, I'm worried if Toronto is the team. They'd be solid...put them near the top of the conference.

What make you think he's miss lead them?
They knew all along he was going to explore FA offers.

ShopVac · 06-30-2018, 07:48 AM

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What make you think he's miss lead them?
They knew all along he was going to explore FA offers.

I don't see them filling in his salary gap right now...leads me to think Lou believes there's a chance. So once Tavares picks...how many decent players do you think will be left for them to look at?

vooonoo · 07-01-2018, 11:24 AM

Happy free agency day!

sspade · 07-01-2018, 01:28 PM

Tavares signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Its official.

sspade · 07-01-2018, 01:29 PM

TML will be a SERIOUS force this coming season.

Im calling them to win the Eastern Conference with this acquisition.

You heard it here first!

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Ralph335 Second Lieutenant 128 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335xi M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	I think he can talk to teams as early as today but can't sign til July 1. __________________ 2014 335xi M-Sport : Alpine White \| Coral Red
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