Burns heading to Calgary; Havlat highlights
Posted on July 2nd, 2009 – 9:17 AMBy Michael Russo
Calm down, just for Canada’s Olympic camp Aug. 24-27.
He wasn’t traded or anything 
The Wild’s Brent Burns is one of 16 Canadian defensemen who will be vying for a spot on Canada’s Olympic roster.
Here’s the note I wrote the other day in Montreal after my interview with Steve Yzerman, Canada’s Executive Director.
Wild defenseman Brent Burns, 24, is still a possibility to play for Canada in the Olympics despite a ruined season last year because of a concussion, shoulder injury and playing forward.
At the 2008 World Championships, Burns was selected best defenseman.
“I know it was a trying year for him,” Yzerman said. “But it certainly hasn’t hurt him. I don’t think any less of him as a player. I’m hopeful he gets off to a very good start – his size, his speed, his offensive ability and his competitiveness make him a guy that’s very intriguing for us.”
Excited by Yzerman’s comments, Burns joked, “Makes me want to workout again.”
As for Marty Havlat, here’s a couple other goals from YouTube:
Yeah, if healthy, he’s good.
Think he fights Boogey for No. 24? Boogey should sell it for a quarter of Havlat’s signing bonus…
560 Responses to "Burns heading to Calgary; Havlat highlights"
I do like the singnings and the direction “maybe” I dont think the team should pay more then 3 million for Saku and keep the term at 2 years if you can as his production could be linked with the fun he will have playing with his brother
The reason why you go for him
Playing with his brother could give him a spark again to produce more. Fletcher as well as other GM types look for that type of stuff like, Brodziak and Zonan familiarity with Richards
Strong Character and another center
The reasons why you dont
His age and life experiences is what likely was the reason Gainey did not resign him. Remember hockey is a kids game and when you are mature now like he is you lose your zest.
But Note:
But as I say, 2 years, no longer then his brothers contract. This could be fun again for him and refreshing
I have said the same type of things about Modano. He is a guy that if you look at his numbers has not been motivated to play. He is 39. If he returns this year we can get 1 great year from him, but if he returns next year we can get 1 good year.
Either way he presents himself as one hell of a deal for the Wild for 1 year
Go Russo! Go Burns!
Burns heading to Calgary
I just had an heart attack, Russo. I’m sending you the hospital bill. 
That headline scared me, don’t do that again!
Next years lines as I have them assuming we sign Saku and not Fedotenko.
Havlat - M. Koivu - PMB
Nolan - S. Koivu - Clutterbuck
Mittens - Brodziak - Brunno
4th line - Combination of Shep, Bella, Benny P, Kalus, Weller, Boogy, etc.
please sign him for 3 years…cuz mikkos contract is up in 2 years and i really really really really want him to stay here…and as long as saku is still here i feel as tho that is more incentive
After a full day of people freaking out yesterday, you start off with a headline like that? You have one sick sense if humor Michael
From the previous thread:
Chad says:
Not a great hockey mind. Can someone tell me what they think the lines will look like right now. Lets assume Saku does sign with the wild. Thanks
I am curious to this as well. I could probably come up with something, but I want to see what others think.
Kelser says:
I’m intrigued by the possibility of playing him with Butch. Both speedy wingers, I could see Butch getting back to his 50 assist, 65 point level if they played together.
100% agree. I think Butch will have a great year. Especially if he is paired with Havlat. He also has good chemistry with Nolan. How about a IGoW/PMB/Havlat line?? I know they are all RW’s… but I think Nolan can play anywhere, and Butch is a natural C….
Burns doesn’t need to work out any more.
Actually, he might be the successor to Scott Stevens as the buffest guy in the league (biggest competition for that comes from Celine Dion Phaneuf)
I’m not sure the injury comparisons between Gaborik and Havlat are fair.
From what we’ve been told by Gaby’s doctor, Gaby himself and Salcer (I know, consider the source) Gaby’s groin problems were related to hip deficiencies that have been corrected.
So, Gaby’s injury history could be a moot point going forward. Certainly his first repaired groin speaks truth to that.
Havlat has had his share of lower body issues but it is his shoulder(s) that have been causing the most trouble as of late. Seems to me, that is a spot that stands a much higher chance of a relapse during the course of a season.
I’m not trying to turn this into a Gaby v. Havlat debate. Just trying to point out there is a fundamental difference in their injuries and likelihood to remain healthy going forward.
Greg, Bruno on the 3rd line? Are you nuts? Swap C-Buck for Bruno and I think that looks better. JMO though.
Congratulations to Burns! At least someone will give him credit despite last season’s winger-insertion disaster.
He’ll have fun playing in the Olympics in Vancouver (in front of the home folks).
Havlat - M. Koivu - PMB
Nolan - S. Koivu - Clutterbuck
Mittens - Brodziak - Brunno
Don’t need Clutter on a line with Nolan. Let Bruno play over there.
Also let Shep play third line. Broziak is more flexible and can play wing with Bel on the checking line. Here’s what I see:
Havlat - M. Koivu - PMB
Nolan - S. Koivu - Brüno
Mittens - Sheppard - Clutterbuck
Kalus - Belanger - Brodziak
Speaking of the lines next year - I’m kind of excited to see what consistent lines are like.
I would always chuckle when the TV crew would show a graphic with the Wild’s starting lines.
Ha! Thanks for that, Russo.
Austin, you’d only see that line if we don’t sign Saku.
Bouchard will be a terrible center. I can’t believe Russo keeps suggesting that. Fine offensively, but completely avoids contact and will be horrible in our own end. There’s virtually no one in the league he could take the puck from.
what are we going to do with gillies this year??
Your a funny man Michael. I think when I see you I am going to pull your shirt over your head and lump you up! j/k
winger-insertion disaster.
Am I the only one that got a really disturbing image from this statement??
Also: Captains. Assuming the Wild sign Skoivu, I still think Mikko is named captain. Schultz and either Nolan or Brüno.
Austin, you’d only see that line if we don’t sign Saku.
Yeah I figured that would be the case. But i think that could be a killer line.
Err … Schultz and either Nolan or Brüno wear the A’s
not too shabby on the pseudo lines though.
Double Koivu centers and havlat and nolan could make for two actual scoring lines.
Keep in mind though, Nolan was injured a lot of the year last year (but man he was a producer when he was in!)
Not to restart the old Skoula haters and I know that the Wild won’t sign him but wouldn’t mind pairing him with Zidlicky or Johnsson and then Zanon with either Zids or Kim and then Burns and Schultz. A defensive D with an offensive D. Could be solid. Scott as #7.
Nolan - S. Koivu - Bruno… could be the oldest line in hockey
ATX - I think Clutter is a great wing for this system, and I would love to see him crashing the boards, Nolan camping out front and S Koivu feeding him the puck. Also, it’s not so much a slight to Brunno as it is a thought that we may have 3 lines that can put the puck in the net somewhat regularly.
Nolan - S. Koivu - Brüno
We can call them ‘the dinosaur line’ 
if we but havlat and butch together….make saku the center for them….saku has some toughness….
(not sure about fighting toughness, but enough to get in others faces…)
also we would need to put out an intimidating d-man with those guys….two tiny guys can get pushed around without proper players to back them up……which tough d-man are out there?
wouldn’t mind a 2.5-3.5 mil d-man to pair with johhny for the top line, and push some folks around…
Just trying to point out there is a fundamental difference in their injuries and likelihood to remain healthy going forward.
but the end result is the same, no? Until each proves otherwise, their ability to stay healthy is equally in question.
Also, Havlat played 81 games last year I think, right? So one could argue he’s healthier than Gaby is as of this point in time.
I’m sure 75% here don’t remember the years when the North Stars got pushed around, beaten up, laughed at around the league as being gutless. Then along comes Mr. Jack Carlson and the Arse kicking changed all that.
True, hockey has opend up and it’s a faster game, but you still need a tough guy on your team. Yep, Boogard is not even an average player, but I don’t want the Wild to become the league’s beotches again.
jim - you answered the question about what to do with Gillies. Him, Kalus and Boogie will rotate in and out as the extra winger. When (lol not if) Nolan or Havlat are injured, Kalus and Gillies move up the chart.
i hated when skoula was on the ice with zidlicky last year you couldn’t trust either of them as far as you could throw them and for me thats not very far…that would scare me lots
if we but havlat and butch together….make saku the center for them….saku has some toughness….
Mikko is younger and bigger, and he has a mean streak too. I was surprised when I learned he has not yet dropped his purse.
I think Clutter is a great wing for this system, and I would love to see him crashing the boards, Nolan camping out front and S Koivu feeding him the puck. Also, it’s not so much a slight to Brunno as it is a thought that we may have 3 lines that can put the puck in the net somewhat regularly
That is definitely a fair assesment Greag. I see where you are going with it. I just picture Bruno behind the net feeding Nolan standing in front.
I do think C-Buck scores nearly 20 goals if he is on the 2nd line though.
Russo…good thing the office is pretty much empty today…that headline generated my yelling of What the F?
Where’s the Tylenol.
DON’T DO THAT! God I almost started crying and that would not be pretty! I looked like one of the chicks from the hills with makeup all over my face! Yuck.
The Flames could have 3 D-men on the Team Canada with Boumeester, Phaneuf and Regehr. That is sick.
bruno/shultz wear the a….
Butch-S. Koivu-Havlat
Bruno-M. Koivu-Mietinen
Nolan-Sheppard-Clutterbuck
Brodzie-Bella-?????
clutter/ mietinen move down once we trade for that fabled salary dump….
kimmy-tough f/a d-man
Burns-shultz
zanon-zidlicky
p.s. ignore the misspellings….
All this talk has me really excited about the season again. While I don’t think we have a Pens or RWs line up, I like what I see layed out so far.
I saw a Flames MB where someone said “what do we call our new blueline?” and someone else said “Team Canada”
it was pretty funny.
What’s sicker? The Flames not having enogh cap space to field a full roster of players…again…
Spamsmom: No need to cry. CF is not DR.
what is saku doing…im getting so anxious!!!
what is saku doing??…im getting so anxious!!!
Maybe this isnt a big deal to the players, but what kind of message does it send if Saku is on the top line and Mikko is on the 2nd? Russo mentioned one of their concerns was Saku getting in Mikko’s way, as far as Mikko making this his team. I think Mikko is on the top line and Saku plays second fiddle to him for that reason
gillies will be in houston this year….
ms. C….take it easy on him…..wait until at least midseason before you go all stalker like on him!
Ugh…mis-spelling…should be enough cap space…
I’m surprised with how quite things have been so far this morning. Nothing has happened at all league-wide and it’s going on 11am et. I thought there would be a flurry of the 2nd tier signings this morning.
Not funny Russo
Saku is only a #1 center Colorado.
At DU.
sorry…should be IN Colorado.
Bruno, Nolan and Saku - would there be a slower, older line? I like to keep Nolan and PMB together, but then I don’t know who you put with Mikko and Havlat - Bruno there?
We have a lot of bodies right now for the 3rd and 4th lines. Shep, Bel, Clutter, Brodziak, Mittens, Weller, Boogie, Kalus, Poobahhh .. missing anyone?
Butch-S. Koivu-Havlat
Bruno-M. Koivu-Mietinen
Nolan-Sheppard-Clutterbuck
Swap the Koivus (as I noted above, Mikko’s got as much of a mean streak as Saku), and don’t put Clutter and Nolan together. No need for two power forwards on a line together
Argon, I don’t believe for a second that Mikko wil move down to the 2nd C position. I think that is reserved for his elder bro.
It’s amazing how the options have opened up though huh? If we tried to juggle lines last season we would all be scratching our heads trying to figure who would work best with whom. It seems like this group of guys can be very versitile. Hopefully that translates into on-ice success.
NiNY,
They basically can field an entire Olympic line with Kipper in net, Iginlia, Jokinen, and there D-Corps. Only missing a LW.
honestly the mikko line would be the defensive line….sent out to take the top teams line away/ put the puck in as well…
gives saku the freedom to play offense with butch and havlat *starts to salavate* wow….just realized how fun that line would be to watch!
I don’t really mind which koivu goes where…..they are interchangable….
mikko will get the c….and the fans….and the chicks….
I’m not to worried about it!
Doesn’t matter what the Mild does this year, you’ll finish near bottom in the division. LOL
Clutter’s a “power forward” now?
Didn’t someone (maybe Russo reporting) say that they thought Gilles would likely play in Houston this year?
HD - Good point on speed.
revised:
Havlat - MKoivu - Nolan
PMB - Skoivu - Brüno
Mittens - Shep - Clutterbuck
Brodziak - Bel - ???
*move along folks…nothing to see here…just keep moving…*
we are still missing a winger anyway…..so mittens or (insert future player) will be on that third line….
depending on how nolan reacts to the up tempo hockey, he could very well end up the 4th line too……certainly we have options…..
Nolan - S. Koivu - Brüno
This line eats for cheap at OCB!
Wow. That Burns headline gave my heart a start. Just want to thank Russo for calm, informed coverage–keep up the great work. Frankly surprised at the level of vitriol and anger leveled by some posters yesterday. Risebrough is to be faulted for getting zip for Mary Ann–and Gabby’s lack of passion and fragility never played well in a state that respects a grinder work ethic. But dumping on Fletch this early–especially given the facts of the FA market–is wrong.
This line eats for cheap at OCB!
POTD
“Butch-M.Koivu-Havlat”
Finally a legitimate NHL 1st line.
Butch + Havlat could be a beautiful thing.
Tell you what though, the good ol’ northwest division is starting to like like the toughest division in hockey again, with the caliber of players that have been added in the last few days. and the oil might still get heatley.
Clutter’s a “power forward” now?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_forward_(ice_hockey)
In ice hockey, a power forward is a forward who possesses above average offensive skills and plays a tough, physical game.
Above average offensive skills are debatable, but otherwise, Clutterbuck is the definition of a power forward.
Do you hear that? Yep, nothing = the Mild’s offensive punch this year. LOL
the cunucks will be 3rd or 4th….battling with the oil
the flames and wild will fight for this division…(only after a couple good signings….)
avs at the bottom….sakic, or no sakic….
canuck fan you must have forgotten that your team didnt get any better yesterday either
flames first wild second
Clutter = power forward = big stretch
EaganGirl there is plenty of time to improve on our butt kicking of the Mild in the coming year.
I have to laugh at the banner on top of http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/. Lemaire, gone; Gabby, gone; Harding, trade bait. Just leave Boogie. Hmm.
I think it is funny a cunucks fan is talking smack about the wilds offense….
the ocb line was great…..
you dont have much cap space to do that if you re-sign your beloved luongo
Thanks Nick!
We’re the team to beat and the Mild are no threat to anyone in this division. Even CO will own them this year.
alright can i have some of whatever you are smoking?!?!
still say havlat should wear either 86 or 89……
Clutter = power forward = big stretch
How would you classify him?
It’s called reality. You should try it sometime EaganGirl.
If we’re going to talk divisional rankings, lets wait till the rosters get closer to finalized. Lots of potential left for more changes on all rosters.
hey…..back off cunuckfan……keep it up and we will sick mkvn on you!!!
can’t imagine the conersations those guys would have together!
Hmmm…At first blush, I like some of the line combos thrown out, but, in a perfect world, I’d like to see a bigger, more established power forward, with a little nasty streak, flanking either of the Koivus, to protect the Havlats and the PMBs of the world. If ONolan was 10 years younger, I wouldn’t be concerned. But, I think the current roster is a little light in the breezers. As Mr. Fletcher does favor a “fast and physical” style, perhaps he’s got something up his sleeve.
i agree with joe…and i will give you every right to think the canucks are the team to beat they won the division last year and we didn’t so all the more power to ya for now…plenty of things can change tho
clutter=grinder/pest de jour
cunuck fan….good luck with that.
It must suck having a team that is going nowhere year after year.
CanuckFan, you blogging from your Stanley Cup ‘parade route’ that was planned after winning the 1st round vs St. Louis? You have as many cups as the Wild but have existed in the NHL 30 years longer.
Only canuck fans would be excited about male swedish twins.
I think I’ll invent a card game for adults. On each card will be a players name, and vitals. Then, you get to lay them out on the table and arrange them about into 4 lines for hours and hours of mind-tingling fun
From Ecklund (I know, why do I keep looking at that sight) “koivu decision imminent”. Probably not worth the 20 secs I spent to post it.
“Butch-M.Koivu-Havlat”
“Finally a legitimate NHL 1st line.”
“Butch + Havlat could be a beautiful thing.”
I think it’s pretty much a given that you’d have Miko and Martin out there (the Wild has M&M boys now too!) together. I see Richard’s giving both Nolan and Butch chances to mesh with with those two.
“I think I’ll invent a card game for adults. On each card will be a players name, and vitals. Then, you get to lay them out on the table and arrange them about into 4 lines for hours and hours of mind-tingling fun”
If you put shirtless pics of the guys on them, Ms.C will buy out the store 
MuN…..card game for adults?????
*Ms. C’s ears perk up*
CanuckFan = ANGRY WILD FAN ???
joe….great minds think alike!
I guess so!
angry wild fan makes cunuck fan look restrained…..
Agrred JoeF. The benefit of Butch with Mikko and Marty, as already mentioned, is the speed and (sometimes) elite passing and playmaking skills. The benefit of Nolan with them is the agreesiveness, hard-nosed play,and a skilled big man in front of the net. I could see it either way, although Butch with those two is definiately the more flashy line
Clutterbuck isn’t a pest. He actually drops his purse when challenged and doesn’t run like a Swede after hitting someone.
Wafer - I’m just a hockey fan that has an excellent hockey team that will win the division again as the Mild fall short again.
CanuckFan = Mike in disguise. Please ignore the troll.
do you think saku’s choice only comes down to two teams (anaheim, minny)…or has it been the wild the whole time…IMO its been the wild the whole time, he is just playing the waiting game for some reason
Nolan-S. Koivu-Brunette…
The Century Line™ sponsored by Old Country Buffet’s senior menu…
MuN….that card game would be kind of entertaining….you have to develop the hockey rink shaped mat…..
good luck with the rules….as these type of games tend to get rather complicated….
Kelser - I think we might see the more flashy line as the #1 PP line for sure
from fourthperiod: Wild believe they’re close with Saku Koivu, decision coming soon… they’re also trying to get a defenseman
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/
says fourth on rumor tracker
Koivu decision imminent (E4)
“soon”
- Eklund
WRT - Perfect name, I love it!
clutter is a pest….but a good one that will drop the gloves…..
that is the way a pest should be…..not like the lappys of the world…..
I see the fools here are still sipping the Wild fantasy kool-aid. Hahahahahaha!
I know it’s early, but here’s your post of the day:
Wild Road Tripper says:
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 am
Nolan-S. Koivu-Brunette…
The Century Line™ sponsored by Old Country Buffet’s senior menu…
And good idea about the rink shaped mat and flip sides with shirtless, locker room pics on them for Ms C.
Morning all. I see most of the trolls have crawled back to their holes of hockey desperation.
I was going through the previous rant and found someone who had nicknamed our new D-man (although I didn’t agree with the rest of his post).
Greg ‘Don’t Mess with The’ Zonan
If Skoivu comes, then we just lock down Scuderi and you have the basis of a very strong team.
Canuckfan - If you’re going to troll, have some style. Check out AWF’s posts from last night. THAT’s how you troll.
(sometimes) elite passing and playmaking skills
Where does this sometimes come in? Butch is an elite passer peroid. The knock on him is his stature and inability to shoot he puck very often.
Don’t feed the trolls.
MuN…..make sure you include salary cap hits….that would make it balanced and fair….no Oveckin/Crosby/Iginla lines!
do forget malkin he wants to play with them too argon lol
I bet Shep can’t wait to get his hands on these newbies to teach them the game of hockey.
wow…..the lockerroom thing wasn’t in the original plans….but if your going to make an adult card game……
Wild will be tough with Cal “Iron Claw” Clutterbuck and Brent “Jake the Snake” Burns.
NINY….shep will teach these guys everything he knows…..and you know it has to be an expansive knowledge….who else has been playing hockey since they were 3?
Argon - you’re disgracing Clutterbuck by putting him in the same class as Lapperrier, Matt Cooke, and the entire Vancouver roster. A pest is not a good thing to be. They are obnoxious, dirty, and chickenshat little bastards. Clutterbuck is none of those.
The sometimes comes only from the fact the he tends to be streaky, as pointed out by an angry JL very often last year, and that he tends to play to the level of his mates. Put him with great talent and he will give you great numbers, but put him with guys not so great and he struggles a bit more. Unlike Mikko, who can put his linemates on his back and carry the play of a shift.
Dont get me wrong though, I like the little guy and think he could be in for a big year
I want Saku! Grrrr
*stomps his feet like a toddler*
Brent “the boa man” Burns…..sounds like a bad wrestler from the 80’s
NiNY-That’s a good one. He’s been playing since he was like 3 and everything.
The Century Line™ sponsored by Old Country Buffet’s senior menu…
I like the Dinosaur Line. Could be the Geezer line too… there are tons of options. I kinda hope they do put those guys together now just for the fun names.
Nick, I was playing out a possible scenario in my head about Shep…
During chatter in the locker room between periods of a tough game, the elder Koivu tries to give him some pointers about taking faceoffs on the off-hand in his own zone.
To which Shep replies “Well, I’ve been playing hockey since I was 3″.
Then is swiftly backhanded by the elder Koivu, who has had enough of his attitude.
If you ignore the trolls they will go away. AWF has diplsayed is ignorance about hockey over and over in the past few threads and Canuckfan is . . .well a canuck fan, what else needs to be said?
I also said he was far better than them……lets be honest that is the role he has……but even a pest can be a good one……
clutter is more of a hybrid of pest/grinder/maybe a little power forward…..
certainly productive, and certainly not in the cooke/lappy realm…..but hey cooke did win a cup! (crap….forgot about that….)
that made me sad
hey but skoula won the cup too…but forget about that as well lol
Say what you will about a Nolan/Saku/Brüno line, I’m sure it’s younger than the average Dead Things line.
Skoula: got lucky.
Cooke: right place, right time.
Dupuis: see Skoula.
The sometimes comes only from the fact the he tends to be streaky, as pointed out by an angry JL very often last year, and that he tends to play to the level of his mates.
Seems fair I suppose. I disagree, but only because I have PMB tinited glasses on. “If you don’t know, now ya know.”
wafer, right now I’d call Clutter a good checking guy. Certainly has a huge physical component to his game, but he doesn’t use it in the offensive end. He’s also something of an agitator-type.
I think of power forwards as guys who are generally big, cannot be easily moved in front of the opponent’s net, and are physical on the puck. I think of the label as an offensive one and, while Clutter may develop in that end, he’s no where close to being thought of as an offensive player, IMO.
You really know how to give a girl a heart attack in the morning.
C’mon Saku - let’s go already.
i saw in the youtube videos that russo posted that havlat plays the point on the pp…i didnt watch the hawks that much last year…does he normally do that? and does he play on the pk too? just wondering
Russostrib: Sources: Wild still working on Koivu this morning. #nhl
Tweets:
Russostrib Sources: Wild still working on Koivu this morning
TheFourthPeriod Wild believe they’re close with Saku Koivu, decision coming soon… they’re also trying to get a defenseman
Russo’s Twit:
Russostrib: Sources, Wild still working on Koivu this morning. #nhl
1 minute ago from web
does he normally do that? and does he play on the pk too? just wondering
Who cares as long as he’s not whining about his ice time.
real answer: I don’t know why he would
I think of Cam Neely as the prototypical power forward.
I love me some Cal, but he ain’t no Cam.
Haha, damn. All three posted at the same time. I am the big loser though 
maybe we should nominate one person to copy russo’s twats to the blog?
I think of Cam Neely as the prototypical power forward,/i>
yes and bertuzzi back when he was on steroids
I think of Cam Neely as the prototypical power forward.
Rick Nash comes to mind for me for a more modern take
oops
Green*…you have a problem with redundancy?
Green*…you have a problem with redundancy?
G*
now you did it…ms.c won’t get a darn thing done today.
Bastard.
I mean that in the most loving sense of course.
Havvie should never have had 24 in chicago, he shouldnt get it here either.
And as long as we dont play Philly (lunch game) more than once a year, we should be ok.
Anyone else suprised to see LaRose is still on the market? After watching the Canes in the playoffs I wouldn’t mind him instead of Fedetenko if the prices were similar (not sure if they are).
If anyone cares TSN reporting Antropov has agreed to 4 year, just over $16 mil with Atlanta.
“maybe we should nominate one person to copy russo’s twats to the blog?”
“G* now you did it…ms.c won’t get a darn thing done today.”
lol
HD, I agree with you on the power forward analysis. Cal is not that. He is useful and may eventually score 15-20 (seems to have a good shot) but don’t see him as the classic power forward.
You really know how to give a girl a heart attack in the morning.
That’s what she said.
No, really. She said it.
Now, back to this shirtless whatnow?
Funny the semantic arguments around whether Clutter is a pest. I think he’s a pest. Anybody who’s in your face distracting you from your mission is a pest, IMO.
I am not high on Antropov.
Austin: agreed on Ricky. To paraphrase the immortal words of Annie Savoy “You’re a powerful young thing, Ebby Calvin Rick ‘Nuke’ LaNash”
oh eklund what a liar…your immenent decision crap has turned into an hour!!!
Canuck Fan…
my apologies to the rest of the board for engaging you, but you need a reality check for your club. Glad you guys re-signed the Sedin girls, they ARE good players, but not enough juice there to ride to a Cup. An extension for Bobby Lou? Good player, great player, but didn’t the Hawks just light him up like an M80 in the playoffs? Fizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz-BOOOOOM!!! (same sound as your Cup chances)
Your coach Elaine Vignault, I used to like him, that is until he threw some of his staff under the bus (07-08 postseason) but somehow saved his own hide.
Yes, your club did well versus the Wild last year, and they just might again this year. But you better examine your roster pardner, if you think you are any closer to a Cup today then you were two months ago you just might qualify for some psychological help from Dr.FW99.
The WILD will hoist a Cup long before your club. I forgot to mention that agents turned GM’s do not work, just check; TB Bolts
Russo- that is soooooooooooooo wrong. Don’t scare us like that- haven’t we had enough drama in Wild Nation??
Kelser: Antropov and Hot-lanta..a perfect fit, a match made in hell…the second-level player that doesn’t care to a last-place team that no one cares about…
Ms. C: You are really on a roll today, aren’t you?
Anyone bothered to figure out what cap space we have left? I think it’s somewhere in the 7 milion range, and usually you don’t want to go closer than 2 mil to the cap, so we have about 5 mil to spend? Anyone?
speaking of signing bonusi, I’d love to hear that, when Gaby cuts Salsa his commission check for the Rags deal, he goes to hand it to him, stops, tears it in half and says, “See, the way I figure it, this is half of what you could have had last year.”
(note, I am not taking Gaby off the hook, nor pining for his triumphant return to the Wild.)
EaganGirl, like I said, I don’t know why I check that site. He’s not right on anything, but when things are slow, I still find myself going back there to read the garbage.
TSN reporting Koivu signs with the Ducks!!!
your right jonsey
wait…math wrong…NiNY tired, insufficiently caffeinated. Please strike my 10:44am and carry on.
Byfuglien pops to my mind as a young up and coming power forward.
TSN reporting Koivu signs with the Ducks!!! 3 Years, $9 million
speaking of Nash:
“There were tons of teams throwing some pretty big money around (Wednesday),” Nash said. “If this doesn’t get done, I’m sure I won’t have a problem getting signed by somebody next summer.”
Dreger: at least 2 reports say Koivu is mulling over an offer from the Wild. Decision expected today.
Russo almost made me pass out when I saw that headline…ba$tard
I’m bummed if Saku is going to the Ducks.
why????????>
TSN reporting Koivu signs with the Ducks!!!
I call shenanigans. don’t see it.
Can you give a link to the Koivu signing? I don’t see it on TSN.
Aucoin to PHX
He’s hasn’t signed with the Ducks. no worries
I am not finding the TSN report on Koivu to the Ducks.. Anyone care to provide a link?? I think someone is smoking crack.
dreger tweet/twit/twat
at least 2 reports say koivu is mulling over offer from wild 11 minutes ago
I don’t see it on TSN.
You won’t find it cause it isn’t true.
Nothing on either TSN’s or the Ducks’ websites
The report was bogus
Go away, troll
Anyone have any good ideas on why Gabby wanted to go the rangers?? The Rangers?! I would think he was offered at least that amount of money by fletch to stay here..mind ya I’m not cryin’ in my beer cuz he’s gone but again why the rangers?
Brent “the boa man” Burns…..sounds like a bad wrestler from the 80’s
I just call him Manimal.
I call shenanigans
I second this decree of shenanigans.
I think someone is yanking your chains. Not a peep about it on Twitter, even in rumor form.
“Clutter = power forward = big stretch
How would you classify him?”
grade A pest with offensive upside.
Can you be 5′10″ and be a POWER forward?
that was a good made up offer tho…the wild should offer that
TSN reporting Koivu signs with the Ducks!!
Shenanigans!
I second this decree of shenanigans.
The motion for shenanigans is hereby passed.
that link doesnt work
Rangers have a long glorious history of shelling out bad contracts. Overpaying, giving too many years, they are a team built on a foundation of bad contracts. Gaborik got the money and the years from them, plain simple
that should be a ban-able offense.
This isn’t hockeybuzz.
Phil: The Rangers gave Gaby the best combination of money and length of contract. That’s why the Rangers got him; no one else was willing to give that kind of loot for that long with that groin history.
TSN is at tsn.ca not tsn.com - get out the pitchforks!
This is a good one . . .
On Aucoin signing
Wyshynski: Wait, the Coyotes? Did Bettman approve the contract before the money was spent?
Maybe if we all start chanting . . . Saku! Saku! Saku! Saku! Saku!
The people in the cubes next to me are giving me weird looks . . .
Check out Russo’s latest entry. Qwack, Qwack, Qwack…
that should be a ban-able offense.
I second that. Further discussion?
No more heart attacks today please. Thanks.
kesler…you may be right…they did take Voros last year!
So Fletch misses out on Koivu. Man this sucks. We sign Havlat who is half the player Gabby is (both are just as injury prone) and now we miss out on what should have been a lock with Koivu. Fletcher needs to pick it up big time. Thus far, I am very disappointed.
Everyone add WildForTheWin to your ‘always ignore’ list, like MKVN
he wears the cone of shame!
Also, Sather was pretty vocal in his man-love for Gaby.
Anyone have any good ideas on why Gabby wanted to go the rangers??
Two Words: PAR TAY!
He want to be a celeb and be in the nightlife. Have fun losing in NY Gaby.
The motion for shenanigans is hereby passed.
Hilarious. I lol’d.
yep phil, rangers are loaded with bad deals. gomez(although they did move him),drury, redden… they just dont learn. I doubt any other team would have paid Gabby that much more than Hossa and the Sedins per year, unless he signed a one year deal.
Two Words: PAR TAY!
Vroom Vroom Paaarty Staaarter!
Starting to have a little hope in the Wild this year. Just a few more good signings, please!
So Fletch misses out on Koivu. Man this sucks. We sign Havlat who is half the player Gabby is (both are just as injury prone) and now we miss out on what should have been a lock with Koivu. Fletcher needs to pick it up big time. Thus far, I am very disappointed.
RisebroughSux = sucker.
Power forward is someone with a large frame and soft hands. Ignla and Getzlaff are power forwards.
Clutterbuck is an elite pest with an ok scoring touch. Cluttlerbuck is not that big. Not an insult.
WTF WFTW. Go hang out with Dwayne Klessel Eklund.
Two Words: PAR TAY!
sorry Joe, you got competition for POTD now.
Hockeydad-clueless
Any news on Scuderi or Fedotenko?
Jonsey: I could actually see Gaborik doing that to Conan in Manhattan…
I hear ya WRT…
lol Austin…I think that may be closer to the truth, cuz it sure as h3ll ain’t for their hockey prowess.
Man-love for gabby??? Is that how he’s been injuring his groin???
So Saku chose his friend Teemu over his brother. Or was it the Ducks offered more? If the later is the case, shame on Leipold.
getzlaff yes
iginla - never though of him that way. think he gets the rep because he will fight sometimes
C’mon - take a little joke, RS. Saku hasn’t signed anywhere yet - just pokin’ fun.
What is the over/under for games played by Gho$t this year?
Havlat?
If SKoivu signs somewhere else it’s only because Mikko is tired of being on the receiving end of nouggies…
He has not signed with the Ducks, no one has provided a link or proof.
lol Jonesy
Does anyone know how much more money the Wild has to play with?
I think WildForTheWin is RisebroughSux as well. Great, another idiot with multiple personalities.
Per Edward Fraser at thehockeynews.com:
“At first blush it appears as though new GM Chuck Fletcher replaced one injury-prone goal guru with another, but signing Martin Havlat – for $2.5 million less than Marian Gaborik, I might add – was of the utmost importance as a building block in the Wild’s new philosophy of up-tempo hockey.”
See: http://tinyurl.com/kwfddh
I couldn’t agree more.
I am not sure about the amounts for Brodziak or Harding, but I am guessing around 5-6 mil would be a comfort zone.
kj I’d go 60 with Gaborik being under and Havlat being over.
Does anyone know how much more money the Wild has to play with?
I think roughly 5 mil is the consensus.
Does anyone know how much more money the Wild has to play with?
Somewhere in the range of 5 or 6 million isn’t it?? Can someone confirm?
It is being reported on the Ducks boards that he has signed. Also on the Canadians BB’s.
Jonsey, sorry I only post as Risebrough sux. See….you don’t know everything IDIOT.
sorry, forgot to add to last post:
. . . glug, glug, glug, glug . . .
There’s a story out of Montreal that talks about Saku’s return from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He sounds like a class act:
http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Gainey+moves+mixed+Fisher/1750074/story.html
WTF?
Joe Mauer(notes) is from Minnesota. He is white. He plays Major League Baseball. He is considered something of a pretty boy. None of these four things outlaws him from practicing his secret hobby. All of them combined into one 6-foot-5, sideburn-wearing, .400-flirting catcher, however, makes for the unlikeliest rapper in the history of rap.
“We know he loves it,” Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan(notes) says.
“He does it in a studio in his house,” Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer(notes) says.
“I’ve heard stories,” outfielder Denard Span(notes) says. “I’ve heard he buries himself in the studio. But never heard the finished product with my own ears. Looking at him right now, I’m guessing it’s a cross between Vanilla Ice and Cypress Hill.”
I predict Gabby will have twice as many goals this year than Havlat.
Right now MN cap hit is @ 50.675 leaving us 7.046 of cap space. Minus 2 million from that as a saftey net, and you got 5.046.
There. I stopped being lazy and answered the question.
Pewter and Lucky have Cal correctly analyzed.
How could I forget Getzlaff…love that kid’s - that power forward’s - game.
Haha SanAntonio I had just seen that too.
SAWF appears to be lost
It is being reported on the Ducks boards that he has signed. Also on the Canadians BB’s.
Uhhh.. no it isn’t.
All rumor and speculation as far as i can see. Plus, what do fans know? Until it’s in a reliable media form, I don’t believe it.
So the Wild are going to have to do some trading if they are looking at all the rumored players, Koivu im sure will command 2-3 million a year, thats also the rumored price for Scuderi.
and you got 5.046.
Does this factor in Brodz, Zanon and raises for RFA guys?
Does this factor in Brodz, Zanon and raises for RFA guys?
Yeppers.
“Right now MN cap hit is @ 50.675 leaving us 7.046 of cap space. Minus 2 million from that as a saftey net, and you got 5.046.”
Does this include or exclude Gilles?
I think Saku gets $3M then maybe we sign a D for $2M. That would not be Beauchemin at that price nor Scuderi (maybe?)
Scuderi is looking less likely, Puck daddy saying that the Pens will be pretty aggressive after losing Gill. They cant afford to lose both Gill and Scuds. He might be to pricey for us now
I hate getzlaf….loved it when Boogie laid that mofo out with a hit in open ice…getlaf went off looking for his mommy
I thought it was a little more than that Havlat’s first year hit is only 4 million, and Zannon isnt less than 2 million.
Havlat is getting $30M over 6 years–that would be a $5M hit–right?
Does this factor in Brodz, Zanon and raises for RFA guys?
Actually, after double checking nhlnumbers.com it appears as though a few of them are not counted…Brodz and B-B-B-Benny don’t have a cap number associated with them yet…
Oh, does anyone know what’s up with K. Foster? Are we letting him go?
woodcock his cap hits go 4,5,5,5,5,6 per year
One reason Gabby signed in NY is the opportunity for large endorsement deals.
By taking less money on a contract to play under the lights on Broadway, he opens the door for the AIG’s(no, wait), the Bear Sterns, (oops, there gone too), some company, any company with enough cash for a large endorsment deal.
Maybe “the Donald” will be his new sponsor.
Can’t you just see Marianne shillng for
“the Apprentice”?
Zanon is, I believe, $1.93M.
Havlat is getting $30M over 6 years–that would be a $5M hit–right?
Ya, but the breakdown is First year 4 million, next 4 years are 5 million and the final year is 6 million.
I thought it was a little more than that Havlat’s first year hit is only 4 million,
The cap hit stays the same over all year regardless of actual cash paid out doesnt it?
His hit is 5m.
KJ, maybe an over-under on points and on games played.
60 sounds good for games played. How about 60 for points too? Since each is just about a ppg player.
Gabby wont see big endorsements as NY is high on Tavares. Tavares, even being and Islander (sorry Don) will get more attention than the crip.
He want to be a celeb and be in the nightlife. Have fun losing in NY Gaby.
What makes you think he’ll lose there? They’ve got a solid team, from the goalie on out.
Gabby wont see big endorsements as NY is high on Tavares. Tavares, even being an Islander (sorry Don) will get more attention than the crip.
oops. sorry for the double.
What makes you think he’ll lose there?
because that is the Ranger’s thing. It’s what they do.
Looks like it includes Gillies, who will most likely be in the minors… so that should free up 1.042m.
The cap hit is the average over the life of the contract.
I don’t care if he loses…I just want the Flyers to smite him a half-dozen times per season.
Yes, the cap hit is the average over the length of the contract. That is the whole point with the Hossa deal where he gets something like $7M in the early years and then $3.9M over the last 4 years so he will probably retire and go off the books then.
how the hell is gillies making that much money?
oldme…that could be…wants to try the fast-paced life, guess I can’t fault him if that’s his motivation - it’s pretty “boring” here in MN…but as Austin said, enjoy losing in NY gabby.
The cap hit stays the same over all year regardless of actual cash paid out doesnt it?
I don’t think so, so Havlat’s somewhat friendly signing gives us a bit more room to maneuver.
Shenanigans or no, I’m totally nervous now. Jerks! I’ve been constantly refreshing Russo and Dreger’s Twitters pretty much every minute. I need help.
No, Niveous.
yes, the cap hit is the total dollars divided by the term. It stays the same each year of the contract.
its not reported anywhere!!! shenanigans it is…russo would tell us if it were true, even if its not what we want to here
I don’t think so, so Havlat’s somewhat friendly signing gives us a bit more room to maneuver.
Nviwou, I am 90% certain the cap hit stays the same over the entire length of the contract. It’s the average $ amount over all years. I know some more numbers-savvy folks will back me up on this right?
Cap Hit - What It Means
To clarify what the cap hit is and how to calculate it, I will offer this up.
The cap hit is: The total dollars paid for the entire length of the contract, divided by the number of years in length.
For example. A player paid 12 million over 4 years has a 3 million cap hit, during every year of their contract.
If that player is paid 11 million in year 1, and 333k in years 2-4, the cap hit is STILL 3 million.
Bonuses are also included in cap hits.
Per nhlnumbers.com
Cap Number = Total amount of salary for the current contract plus bonuses divided by contract length (for old contracts signed before the new CBA, only salary, bonuses and length is considered from 05/06 and on)
Niveous…once a contract is signed, the cap number is established and doesn’t change during the life of the contract.
Havlat’s cap number is 5 mil for 09-10 even though his salary is 4 mil.
Nviwou
Wow… really? I meant Niveous.
yes, the cap hit is the total dollars divided by the term. It stays the same each year of the contract.
Then Why break it down like that, Havlat only counts 4 million towards this years cap.
“how the hell is gillies making that much money?”
First rounders usually get the rookie max contract & he has a small bonus thrown in on top of it.
bob mckenzie just said live on nhl.com that minny is still waiting for an answer from saku
Oops, I retract my previous statement.
I think Koivu hasn’t signed yet because now Fletcher is sleeping on it.
I agree that the waiting and constant refreshing has kind of killed my day. Oh well, it’s quiet here.
“Two Words: PAR TAY!”
“sorry Joe, you got competition for POTD now.”
Thats ok, the more fun, the better!
Then Why break it down like that, Havlat only counts 4 million towards this years cap.
No. He counts 5 mil.
Do we have a nickname for Havlat yet? How about we come up with something better than Chi-town did . . .
If Gabby cared at all about winning, he would have signed a one-year deal with Detroit or_____ like Hossa did last year.
Gabby cares about one thing- Gabby.
It wiil be fun however, when the NY press starts to rag him about his disappearing act.
Do we have a nickname for Havlat yet? How about we come up with something better than Chi-town did . .
You mean you don’t like ‘China Doll’?
—Bruno, Nolan and Saku - would there be a slower, older line?—
The queue for Neil Diamond tix?
I think Koivu hasn’t signed yet because now Fletcher is sleeping on it.
To be somewhat serious, it will soon be night time in Finland. Hopefully, Saku will not decide to sleep on it another night.
Here’s an interesting fact about Martin Havlat: He once received a five-game suspension for kicking defenseman Hal Gill in the groin.
according to Eklund the wild are very close with koivu!
Eklund-Koivu to wild extremely close.
SotB, Definitely a +1.
How about Have-not?
Like, Martin have-not an ego as large as Gabby’s.
if we cant sign a solid dmen in free agency or get one through a trade…do you guys think that cuma could possibly come up and play this year?
Bruno, Nolan and Saku. Poor Don Fuller will have to stock up on oxygen and icy hot. Could be worse. Could have Carney and Chelios on a line together.
Havsies?
Wouldn’t mind seeing an AHL-oriented deal today. Just saying.
EaganGirl,
My understanding from Russo’s writings is having Cuma up early is the last thing the new regime wants to do for a couple of reasons:
1. They don’t want to rush anybody
2. Bringing players up early brings them one step closer to free agency.
So Hossa signed 12 yr/62.8 million dollar deal. Which would make his cap hit 5.2 million even though his sallary will be almost 8 million for the first few years, is that right?
Tim Brent or Graham Mink for you Ms. Conduct!
I want 2 out of Scuderi/Koivu/Fedo. I’ll be more then happy with Fedo/Saku and a lower tier D-Man.
That is right Wildfan
So is the “Kessel to the Wild” door completely closed now? Thats one trade I would’ve loved to see
Wow. Things are more than a little crazy on the blog this past day or so. Is there something special going on?
Seriously though….
1. The Wild signed Marty Havlat. Great news there.
2. “Sugar Groins” Gabby is now straining himself in NYC where he can’t do us much damage at least. Good news there.
3. Our favorite Canucklehead Troll Alan has apparently re-emerged from his doghouse / dogpark / firehydrant. Either that or there’s another equally mentally-challenged “short-busser” who must have gotten lost trying to log onto the “I luv Swedish men” blog and ended up here in Wild Nation. Some things never change, I guess……
Coming soon:
1. Saku?
2. Fedetenko?
3. That D-man from Pitts who’s name escapes me at the moment?
Funny, that mention about the NY press eating up Gaborik for disappearing. At various times during the year, I’ll hand out my “Alexi Kovalev Award” for the most talented player on the ice that consistently skates in circles while doing nothing. That “award” was coined back in the NYR days when Kovi was a huge underachievement, and garnered all sorts of criticism from everyone, including Doc Emrick one day on an NBC broadcast.
Then, there’s the “Ranger” effect. Take a look at the Rangers, for the past 15 years. Find me one player they’ve traded for, that has put up better numbers and/or played better than the team he came from.
Getting traded to the Rangers has been the death-knell of a players numbers since ‘94.
[Comment From Nick]
any word on Koivu yet?
Wyshynski: Super close with the Wild, from what we’ve heard.
puck daddy live chat
Trade PMB. He makes more than mikku and he’s terrible
We could have had Hossa for the same cap hit as Havlat, sounds like a raw deal.
Geno
3. Scuderi
Whatever Ben. Something to chew on. Er, metaphorically speaking.
Wildfan, yes we couldve afforded Hossa, but in the last two years he has shown no desire whatsoever to play here. So in that regard money doesnt matter. No, we couldnt have had Hossa
Ecklund sucks (e4)
Ms. C.:
Havsies?
Wouldn’t mind seeing an AHL-oriented deal today. Just saying.
Let’s take care of the big club first. Then the Aeros can come up for re-loading…yes, we know we need fresh meat for thos Texas-sized eyes!
I still feel that Saku is trying to get a deal done here. And their parents are driving it. Eklund would have trouble predicting an accurate arrival time for the ice cream truck coming to your neighborhood.
The local newspaper in Turku, the Turun Sanomat has nothing yet, or in Helsinki either. And Puck Daddy??
trade PMB trade PMB…one of the most gifted and fun to watch playmakers around. Please go take a nap. Wake up when the season starts and watch PMB have a great year in a new system with better players!
Anyone else having a hard time concentrating on work? Between this and the day before a three day weekend, it’s awfully tough for me.
Chris K - That’s an e5.
I can’t take credit but this is per 93x morning show:
Martin “What’s the soup de’jour? It’s the soup of the day… MMM… I’ll” Havlat.
Priceless.
I’d like to see Jason Williams in a wild uni
“We could have had Hossa for the same cap hit as Havlat, sounds like a raw deal.”
For twice the length? Pass.
That contract Bauchemein(SP?) is looking for, isn’t that almost the exact same raise we gave Kim Johnnson? He as making like $1.5Mil a year in Philly and we offered him $5Mil a year for 4 years.
In all honesty, out of the UFAs that would be Houston bound, Tim Brent intrigues me the most, as he would help out there, and still has potential to be a depth player for the Wild.
No reason they can be snatching up some AHL ringers. Other teams are already in there picking up good guys.
Pmb is over priced, sorry JMO. He is a cap hit of 4 mil, he’s not worth that. DR screwing us still on that contract.
To further illustrate the “Ranger Effect”.. I offer you the following players who were traded to the Rangers, or signed there in FA.
Fleury
Lindros
Bure
Kasperaitis
Holik
Dunham
Kovalev
Carter
Nedved
Barnaby
Jagr
Rucinsky
Shanahan
Drury
Gomez
It’s 20 o’clock in Finland… come on Saku!!!! Sign already!
Matt-I heard that one this morning as well and liked it.
To further illustrate the “Ranger Effect”.. I offer you the following players who were traded to the Rangers, or signed there in FA.
That list is like the hockey walk of shame.
How about Mike Comrie, could come relatively cheap for depth at C?
I like the way you think wild fan
I offer you the following players who were traded to the Rangers, or signed there in FA
gretzky, no?
With the limited cap space, what about going after chad larose instead of Fedotanko? Larose should be able to be gotten for about half of Fedotanko…tanko..sounds like new nickname for Rangers.
Why is there no mention of trying to re-sign Foster or Bergeron?
ATX:
I think you got the wrong league cap number. This coming season’s cap is $56.8 million not $57.721 million.
So using your numbers, the Wild has about $6.125 million left in the cap. If you save $2 million, then the Wild has $4.125 million left to spend.
____
[ Right now MN cap hit is @ 50.675 leaving us 7.046 of cap space. Minus 2 million from that as a saftey net, and you got 5.046.
There. I stopped being lazy and answered the question. ]
You don’t fack with The Gretzky
G*, even Gretz had his stats decline with the Rangers, but that was probably more to do with his age, and some of the guys he was playing with. You could include Messier’s return to NYR after his stint in Vancouver, but I’m referring more to players who are actually in their prime.
What about Jordan Leopold? He’s be an inexpensive dmen.
Michael,
I do remember some guy named Messier…
On a lighter note, who is Gabby more likely to hook-up with?
1 Carrie Bradshaw
2 Charlotte York
3 Miranda Hobbes
4 Samantha Jones
Enquiring minds want to know…
Mark - they’re both offensive defensemen. With Zids, Yawnson and Burns we don’t need either of them. Sad but I think that’s the case.
pete-I mentioned LaRose’s name above. I’m not sure what the asking price is for him, but I seemed to like what he brings.
I think Scuderi fits the best as far as d men for what we need, but price tag may be too steep from rumors.
Shannahan and Jagr were not in their prime when they moved to NYR. Shannahan was long passed and Jagr’s prime was over just before he left the Penguins
LaRose would be a tremendous signing but considering things broke down with the Canes his asking price must be unrealistic.
From Puck Daddy:
Wyshynski: Eddie O on NHL Live, ready to fellate the Blackhawks.
On a lighter note, who is Gabby more likely to hook-up with?
1 Carrie Bradshaw
2 Charlotte York
3 Miranda Hobbes
4 Samantha Jones
6 Bruno (Sacha Baron Cohen’s alter ego)
As far as LaRose, I think he was making 875k last yr…Fedo was at 2.5 or so..Prob could offer Larose 1.5-1.75 for 3 yrs.
Well its now the afternoon, I am checking out of the Saku news thread! Thought we were supposed to have that resolved by now, I guess there is still 2 hrs of morning left on the west coast. haha
Come one, folks —LaRose — , are you serious?
Clutterbuck > LaRose. Same type of player and about $300K less to boot.
Lindros, Bure and Fluery were no where near their primes either when they went to tha Rags. Holik only played 2 years there he scored 25 goals in his second year there and he was normally a guy that would score mid-20s anyway. Truth be told, the list is kind of bunk in relation to a player like Gabby who is in his middle 20s, supposedely healthy and a former 40-goal player.
so, now that Gaborik is gone… and apparently the entire NHL takes a lunch break… can we get a definitive list of Gaborik nicknames? There are some real gems I’ve read here, ‘Groinerik’ being my personal favorite.
Russoville needs a Wiki.
Sunshine, Regarding LaRose, I’m basing it on what I saw in the playoffs. He seemed to bring that presence we’re looking for (not afraid to take the body, skates hard, can put some pucks in the net).
NYR known for signing big names after their career has already ended. Maybe they seen something in Gabby we didn’t and it will be for the positive for us! Save us some cash, strap themselves and deal with him not wishing to play defense.
Get rid of Boogey. He is the biggest waste of a roster spot this team has. He is worthless and there is no need for him to be on the team. He’s TERRIBLE!!!
–that has put up better numbers and/or played better than the team he came from–
Avery from Dallas?
So here’s Gaby chattin’ with Avery in the lockerroom:
So Sean. What you tink bout dis Carrie Bradshaw?
Didder.
How ’bout Charlotte York?
Didder
Miranda Hobbs?
Didder.
Samantha Jones?
Didder, didder, didder.
Hmmm. I tink dat Samantha sound good to me.
I think Cal is great…why not grab another guy like him in LaRose…Getting him may allow to to get skoivu AND a #4 or #5 D.
LaRose is a Clutterbuck prototype. He was good in the playoffs but his numbers are not as good as Clutter at the same age.
Save the money.
I meant to say LaRose’s numbers not as good as Clutterbuck’s in the regular season.
LaRose in 39 games: 4-8-12.
the 39 games are playoff games for LaRose
I’d rather have a Fedotenko type player than another Clutterbuck. That’s not a knock on Clutterbuck, just that energy guys are out there, and if I’m not mistaken, there are some hungry guys in Houston who’d be happy to come up and fill in.
I think endorsements will roll in for Gabby in NYC, I mean, who doesn’t want a spokesman who’s not attractive, can barely speak the language, has a huge growth on his cheek and plays in on a team that’s probably 7th in the pro sports pecking order!
what is the hold up on Saku?!?!
Exactly!
Moreover, I don’t see many hockey players getting many endorsements if you are not named Crosby or AO.
SOTB,
I somehow forgot about the Avery circus in NY. I’m sure Sean and Gabby will be big clubbin’ buddies. LMAO
For a new nickname for Gabs, how about
“Douchebag in the City”
I gotta say it again that I am surprised at how slow things have been today, not just for the Wild, but for the league. They must all be starting their holiday weekend early as well.
Gaby with the NYR is about the perfect business strategy for him and the Rags. If he stays healthy and leads them deep in the playoffs, his name will be in lights with Ovie, STK, et al on a daily basis. It is hard to put a value on that, but it is astronomical.
If a guy is trying to max his earning potential, there is simply no way teams west of Chicago can compete with the potential that NY/Boston/Pitt/Philly/Wash represent.
On the downside, he’s not overly photogenic or well spoken and if he runs into injury problems, all bets are off.
El Gato…..rofl “growth on his cheek”
On a lighter note, who is Gabby more likely to hook-up with?
1 Carrie Bradshaw
2 Charlotte York
3 Miranda Hobbes
4 Samantha Jones
Enquiring minds want to know…
i’d guess avery’s sloppy seconds
And there lies the problem with Gabs. Focus on popularity, not hockey.
Careful Brian, you’ll wake up the Ms.C!
As for endorsements, don’t forget that there’s always deals for guys that can score 5 goals in a game…
Now, what Eastern Conference no-defense playing team was that against
again?
G*
The Don called. He’s got some twats he wants you to pick up and bring over to the board.
Stars sign Skrastins… one less suitor for Scuds and Beauchemin maybe
What about Tanguay? Missed some tme last year, but he is solid in both zones as evidenced by his +/-. He can put the puck in the net too. Beyond that, He plays both wings, and Fletcher himself has said that he values flexibility. With the singings in Montreal, I don’t think they will even try to keep him.
“Anyone else having a hard time concentrating on work? Between this and the day before a three day weekend, it’s awfully tough for me.”
Obviously, most poeple posting on here would be in that category . . .
I keep checking back in to hear the news that Saku has signed with the Wild. According to Russo, talks were heating up last night. The fact we haven’t heard anything today makes me worry things fell apart.
SOTB - hilarious
Russostrib:
Wild still trying hard on Koivu; problem I’m hearing is term and the desire of Koivu, 34, for a lot of it #nhl
Took care of that for you G*
Saku’s sleeping late, it seems.
it’s really quite - not many signings so far today.
Does Russo’s tweet make it sound like the Wild wants to add length to the term and S Koivu doesn’t want as many years?
Stoned,
I don’t think that Gabby really cares about “leading his team deep into the playoffs”. See Wild vs Avs- 08′.
My guess is that he is thinking more along the lines of a 60 goal season in the no-”D”-in-the-regular-season Eastern Conference.
Then he could forever say to DR and JR,
“see I told you so”…
Endorsements for Gabby in NY:
Formula 1
Proactive
Hooked on Phonics
How to Make Friends and Influence People
Opposite I’d say, Greg.
The Wild can’t offer him much since we are close to bumping at the cap and getting another defensemen is probably still a priority.
Ok, the Burns to Calgary line gave me heart attack this morning too.
Personally I liked the Geezers in Breezers line that some one came up with before free agency.
Blog more sane today.
The Wild can’t offer him much since we are close to the cap and getting another defensemen is probably still a priority.
Wafer says:
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:20 am
Greg, I think part of Saku’s issue is that he might want a long term deal since he’ll hit 35 this fall. At 34, he can sign a long term deal (think 5-6 years) and the Wild don’t take a hit if he retires.
It works well for both sides, and I think he’ll get 4-5 years.
Looks like Good Old Wafer I was on the right track if they’re haggling over term.
i think koivu wants more length…
Sorry — double posting by mistake.
Boogie dumping talk won’t wake me up. I’m on the fence with Boogie.
thee’s a joke in there somewhere eagan
koivu wants more length, enzyte may help.
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
whoever mentioned Tanguay, I like that thought. He had a terrible year last year but the guy is an upgrade to a number of people we have on our team right now. He was good for Colorado and I think he could be a good versitle guy here. I say go for it. He’d only be probably 2 mil a year?
Isn’t 35 the magic age when you only get short term deals? Most teams only want to go year to year.
Wait… So Saku wants shorter term? I’d say just give it to him just to get him signed! Getting worried again. Think I’m gonna barf.
El Gato,
from your 12:48 post;
“not attractive, can barely speak the language, has a huge growth on his cheek”…
You just described at least half of the Ranger fanbase.
Russo - what’s mikko’s number - lets all call/text him to get his bro here!
If they bring in S.Koivu, will the Wild possibly trade Shep or Belanger?
? - M.Koivu - Havlat
Miettinen - Belanger - PMB
Brunette - S.Koivu - Nolan (old line)
Pouliot - Brodziak/Shep - Clutterbuck
Gotta agree with “Brian” on this one, Boogie is a waste of 1 million cap space folks. Times are a changing and we need that money to add to what cash we have to get a playmaker.
mike, Belanger on the 2nd line?????????????????? Are you high??
Tanguay signed with Florida
i think koivu wants more length…
*spit-take*
—i think koivu wants more length…—
Aaarrgh! Right in my wheelhouse and you guys beat me to it!
NOOOOOOOOOOO T-bone, tell me it ain’t so
lol…I think he seems to fit better there… He was a good scoring forward w/ the Kings…Lemaire had a big effect on his performance the last couple years…my opinion…
ha ha i didnt even realize that…im hilarious
Ms. C - sorry, thought I’d read you coming to Boogie’s defense before - must’ve been somebody else - not the first time my memory has failed me
wyshynski: Rossi: Kings in play for Scuderi, above $3 million a year long-term. http://tinyurl.com/ptgs8u
Different Mike, same glue.
I get it now.
Thanks all
Isn’t 35 the magic age when you only get short term deals? Most teams only want to go year to year.
Yes.
what’s all this talk about Koivu wishing he was Johnny Holmes?
Anyone considered how entertaining it’s going to be for Gaborik to be playing for a coach that’s an even more demanding bastage than JL?
I remember reading about how the TB players were so glad to see him go; they hated him.
dude, Johnny Holmes sings old Van Morrison classics and Valleyfair.
John Holmes, on the other hand…
anyone hear anything i am going crazy at work! My co-workers are going to shot me if I don’t stop talking about it! Russo, please give us something!
tbone - where did you see that?
do you think there is any chance JL gets hired as the devils new coach?
It’s his age at the time of signing. So he is 34 years-old now so the 35-yr rule doesn’t kick in.
If let’s say he signs a $20 million/6 year deal and gets $18 million in the first 3 years and retires before the 4th season. The cap of $3.33 million comes off the Wild books for the remaining years.
tbone/wtw - Haven’t seen any news of Tanguay to FL . . .
okay Mike, sorry to jump all over you on that one. You might have something there. I guess I let past season bias me. New coach, new GM, new team. I’m on board but still have high expectations for the squad.
I just tried to find the article, but can’t. Maybe it was a dream??? Somebody get me some help…this UFA is getting to me….
Torts went to anger mgmt. In the future he is only going to squirt the guys with water bottles when he wants them to really dig in.
—Bruno, Nolan and Saku - would there be a slower, older line?—
The queue for Neil Diamond tix?
POTD WINNER!
Plus, for those of you with CI package, gotta tune into the Caps-Rangers games to watch Ovie smash Gaborik in open ice.
And Lucic too!
Other Gabby edorsemennt deals could be;
Gillette
Charmin
French Department of Defense
St. Pauli Girl- but only if he wears the costume…
Gotta agree with “Brian” on this one, Boogie is a waste of 1 million cap space folks. Times are a changing and we need that money to add to what cash we have to get a playmaker.
I think that Boogie is overpaid, and the NHL is changing, but it wasn’t too long ago that the Ducks steamrolled their way to a cup. Teams like Philly and Toronto would be absolutely terrifying to play against without somebody to look out for the fragile European contingent. I would love to find a heavyweight that can protect and play a regular shift, but there aren’t too many of those guys floating around.
Chris Neil
Fridge
Maybe Eager?
p.s. John Scott is not the answer to this question.
Wow…Atlanta got Antropov for 4M cap hit…nice…6′6 230lb Centers can only help a team..
TheFourthPeriod-Just got off the phone with someone very close to Scuderi… nothing close yet. Still talking to “several teams”.
I seem to remember M. Koivu dropping the gloves at least once.
Bandgeek is the one that gets riled when you talk of trading her Boogie.
Scuderi said to be still talking with several teams, not close to anything yet
“We could have had Hossa for the same cap hit as Havlat, sounds like a raw deal.”
For twice the length? Pass.
The more I have heard about that Hossa contract, the easier it sounds on Chicago. Since so little is due in the last 5 years (less than $5m total), it sounds like the Hawks could buy him out at a fairly cheap price and impact.
I think the only difference between Torts and Lemaire is that Torts is an in your face kind of guy while Lemaire was more subtle.
However, their level of demanding would be on par. If Gaborik can survive Lemaire, he can survive Torts.
when is TR going to name is coaching staff?
Or Hossa could retire when he is 38 years-old and no need to buyout the remaining $3 million on the contract.
Essentially, that’s what Chicago is doing by paying him 94% of his contract in the first 8 years.
ahhh, thanks for setting me straight kgopher
It’s 10:30 in Finland… if we don’t here anything soon it looks like we will be waiting another day
Sorry if redundant, but…
Hossa had no interest in signing here.
Takes two to tango.
Was focused on Chicago from the get-go.
Wasn’t going to happen. Havlat’s deal is best bargain yet (assuming good health).
I may have defended Boogs at some point. I’m one of those who think an enforcer is a relatively valuable commodity, so why not have one of the scariest in the league?
But I also wouldn’t lose much sleep if he were not around. As long as there’s somebody looking after Havsies and Clutter…
tanguay still out there;and for all you 12 year olds out there; the sun came out, go outside and play!
I think a decision has to come soon, the Wild need to know or move on and spend the money somewhere else.
I think the only difference between Torts and Lemaire is that Torts is an in your face kind of guy while Lemaire was more subtle
Late to the party, but I’m assuming you mean OTHER than coaching philosophy?
right, sunshine, but if Hossa doesn’t retire, the Hawks have a way of ridding itself of most of the $6M of cap hit.
If the Wild are going to sign Saku they might as well sign him for a few years. It might help entice Mikko to sign an extension bit of a discount.
Anything that helps lock up Mikko long term is probably something worth doing.
I think boogie is great, but I’d much rather have an enforcer that can put up regular minutes and throw a puck in the back of the net a few times a year.
Oh, thanks for bringing that up again, Mr.C - I did like Havsies, meant to mention that before.
I think big Mr. Scott can do I fine job taking care of the boys, even if it be begrudgingly.
I like Larose too, Greg (I think it was you). He plays fast, like Clutterbuck, but his primary focus is the puck rather than the check. He is a solid player. I’ve been watching him since he played in Sioux Falls for the Jr. A Stampede. The only knock on him is his size, but his speed usually makes up for that.
But I also wouldn’t lose much sleep if he were not around. As long as there’s somebody looking after Havsies and Clutter.
Maybe Nolan would be up to it. Remember when he went toe-to-toe with Colton Orr? I thought he was going to die. Seriously. Toughest M-Fing grandpa ever.
I am way behind because I took a long lunch, and I am getting ready to head out… but I just had to say that this:
Ecklund sucks (e4)
Is hilarious.
I’m dyin’ here. Need. Good. News. Badly.
Toughest M-Fing grandpa ever.
Word.
Trouble in CBJ over Nash contract talks. I like this opportunity more a hell of a lot more than Kessel.
Grease now not getting Heatly. Seems by delaying, Heatly managed to cut his own nuggets off.
wow . . . Mr.C - I suck! Sorry, that would be Ms.C - I’ll got sit in the box, feel shame . . .
I think big Mr. Scott can do I fine job taking care of the boys, even if it be begrudgingly.
Oh, there’s always that defenseman in the press box though. I’m pretty sure it’s Scotty based on what we have so far. Then again, maybe Stoner makes the team.
Wafer: If cutting your own nuggets off entails cashing in for $4 mill, I’m in, even if it means that pretty much every Canadian would hate me for messing with two hockey teams.
Wild has 7M in cap space for two more players. If Saku gets 4M of that, it only leaves 3M for a D-man and space for additions later on.
Russoville needs a Wiki.
There’s one out there someplace. Not online.. just in someone’s “My Docs” folder. It’s quite spectacular.
LOL I didn’t even notice.
*hugs* Encrimson’d… it will be okay.
I wonder if Burnsie crapped his pants when he read today’s blog title?
* LaRose - prob too much $
* Tanguay would be interesting, but not at the price he had in MTL.
* Kovi’s still out there, and can produce.
* Wyatt Smith is still available
have any free agents from the wild…besides gabby signed elsewhere yet?
—i think koivu wants more length…—
Aaarrgh! Right in my wheelhouse and you guys beat me to it!
Was catching up kinda half-assed, an found this nugget.
Wow! Might actually be worth reading over the rest of the ~500 posts. LOL!!
The Wild does not have 7 million in cap space. It has only about $6 million.
You are counting the bonus cushion, which gives us close to an extra million, and that only kicks in if the Wild spends to the cap.
The Leafs announced the Grabovski signing. 3 years, $8.7 million.
*yawn*
Funny thought, MuN.
Ms.C - on Stoner, did you think he looked NHL ready though last season? How about others on the team you think have a shot?
Don’t forget that we still need to sign Harding or a back up goalie if Harding is traded.
Do not, I repeat, Do not pay Saku 4 million a year. I know we like the idea of two Koivu’s but that just isn’t logical to do.
Nope
@EaganGirl
Looking at nhlnumbers, the Wild don’t have a lot of flexibility right now. Getting two more high-end players won’t happen when you consider there’s still a hole on D and we have to come to terms with the RFAs.
Nolan is way too old to replace Boogieman.
The role of enforcer has changed greatly in the “new” NHL.
They could trade Boogie and try Scott at forward, if that didn’t work there is always someone out there to “goon-it-up”.
All the other Wild UFAS are still availble Eagan.
Ecklund sucks is absolutely and e5, though.
Anybody know of a FA list that I can peruse? nhlnumbers is down and I got nowhere else to go.
Saku was a 4.75 hit for MTL last year. His numbers have declined. He’s not more than a 3 to 3.5 a year guy.
my god……if we could get nash……
oh the possibilities….
hey cbj….we can offer you an offensive d-man….a center who has been playing since he was 3….and a good d man prospect in cuma…..wouldn’t mind giving up a first if we can sign nash longterm….talk about a perfect player for butch….
Yes, those numbers ($7M left)don’t count Brodziak or a back-up goalie.
Sorry - tweeter question again: the tweets listed on Russo’s page under “Following” …. is Russo following those tweets or are those people following Russo’s?
TSN has a decent one . . .
We’ll be able to shed salary if we ever find a partner to take Harding though. maybe one of the d-men. So Koivu and Feds/Scuds is still possible
Saku wants term because he’s most likely taking a “little brother” discount.
He doesn’t want to have to take the bigger $$ from Anaheim, but Wild need to play ball and meet in the middle, imo.
We absolutely CANNOT have Saku at a cap hit of $4 million. He needs to be under $3 million.
Cap hit is what matters. Salary not so much.
I know OTH, I just remembered that fight with Orr and was impressed with his performance.
Trouble in CBJ over Nash contract talks. I like this opportunity more a hell of a lot more than Kessel.
Good luck getting Nash for anythign less than a King’s ransom…. I doubt we have the cap room for him. How sick would that be though? He is quite good.
tsn.ca/nhl
So, what does everyone think the term Saku is looking for? 5 Years? More? Less?
Russoville needs a Wiki.
We’ve got folklore instead.
those numbers also count gillies…who will be in houston…
(way off topic) update …. first section of seats in lower deck of Target Field are going in today…..
I think I just pooped my pants thinking about having Nash on this team with PMB feeding him all day long.
hes following 80 people and 1200 are following him
Skrastins was about what we can afford for a D if we sign Saku–$1.375M cap hit
Hockeydad - “Following” are those people who’s tweets Russo is following. “Followers” are those people following Russo’s tweets. Did I answer the question?
All the other Wild UFAS are still availble
Re-Sign Fritzy!
The TSN list is behind on the signings. Way behind on some of them. Puckdaddy too.
We need some updates from Russo.
Kelser, nhlnumbers has harding at zero
why not sign Saku for 12 mil over 9 years? Pay him 3 million the first 3 years and 1/2 million over the last 6 years. Then the Wild cap hit remains small?
if we can get frizy at .7mil…..go for it…..if not….well…..pass….
boogie needs to be traded….maybe cbj need an enforcer…
Austin: Nash is nothing more than a pipe dream. But, I don’t think he would cost the team (not what he’s asking) too much more than Kessel would, both being RFAs. Anyway, disregard because I’m sure they’ll get him signed. He is the face of their franchise. It’s not like a team would let their star player get away FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN RETURN!
I think Stoner can be a 6th or 7th D in the NHL. Plus he’s got fantastic grit. He’s really kind of in the Erik Reitz mold, IMO, though a little more stay at home.
Falk is probably the closest after him, but he definitely needs another year in the A. Hopefully he and Noreau both will get good sniffs during pre-season. Noreau is kind of a MAB type of guy, but less squirrely. I love Falk though. LOVE him. He’s big and rangy and skates well and isn’t afraid of physical play but, in spite of his size, manages to get very few penalties (unlike Scott). He’s a hungry kid, very competitive, protective of the goalie. I just love him to little pieces.
butch would probobly be traded if it was a nash deal…..
my goodness……so… is a genius!!!
I was speculating if we packaged someone else with him, like a zidlicky or johnny. maybe that wouldnt happen though, who knows
please give us an update russo!!!!
It’s not like a team would let their star player get away FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN RETURN!
I know, that kind of thing NEVER happens
It is definitely a pipe deam… but it’s a very awesome pipe dream. Could you imagine… Nash/PMB/Havlat… *drooooool*
come on fletch…..sign koivu already!
Russostrib: Gaborik on Wild: “I have to thank the fans, from the coaching staff to all the players I played with. It was a great experience.” #nhl
Gaborik on Wild: “I have to thank the fans, from the coaching staff to all the players I played with. It was a great experience.”
austin….you just may have made everyone have a wet dream simultainiously…..
sorry if old news as i didn’t read through every comment: SI’s allan muir now ranks zanon as the 4th best signing yesterday and havlat as the 5th, with the havlat deal looking all the better in his eyes if we get saku or fedotenko…go fletcher, go wild!
Russostrib
Gaborik on Wild: “I have to thank the fans, from the coaching staff to all the players I played with. It was a great experience.” #nhl
this is going to be fun to talk about!!
Falk - . . .protective of the goalie . . .
That would be nice to have on the NHL squad.
if we do get involved with nash…I do see shep/bela/kimmy/cuma combination being involved….
a lot to give….but I’d do it in a second….
twitter: RussostribGaborik on Wild: “I have to thank the fans, from the coaching staff to all the players I played with. It was a great experience.” #nhl
Scuds has an offer north of $3 million per from the Kings (via Rossi) and now has to figure out if he wants to be a left-coaster.
I doubt we have the cap room for him
what if we traded a non-offensive, offensive defenceman?
Russostrib: Gaborik on Wild: “I have to thank the fans, from the coaching staff to all the players I played with. It was a great experience.” #nhl
What a generic quote . . . ugh
Paul Mara would be a good addition if they could get him for under 3M…leave room for Koivu or Fedotenko.
I wonder if Khoudobin will get called up from the Aeros? He played strong in the playoffs…
Wyshynski: You know as much as I do on that score — Scuds has an offer north of $3 million per from the Kings (via Rossi) and now has to figure out if he wants to be a left-coaster.
We cant afford that.
YOu gotta hand it to Gaby. As doooshy as he can be, he handles PR pretty well. I always loved watching him play. i will definitely be watching a few Rangers games next season.
someone prob wrote him a note on what to say
Whoever mentioned the long term deal for Koivu is on the money. If the Wild did a 4-4-3-1-1 five year deal for him, it would amount to a 2.6M cap hit. Perfectly acceptable if you ask me.
Even 5-4-3-2-1-1 6 year deal would only be a 2.67M hit. Again perfectly acceptable.
free agent goalie would come to minny…..not sure who it would be….
what if we traded a non-offensive, offensive defenceman?
Kimmy J for Nash straight up! Dget it done.
3:11 [Comment From Pecas Pickles]
Any Koivu update? im still holding out hope buffalo can sign him
3:12 Wyshynski: They’re still waiting for his answer in Minny.
Looks like we could be here a while!
the pressure is killing me….I’m out til later…
the BJs just made the playoffs for the first time ever. don’t know if they can afford to lose their star or get Yawns + prospects in return
friedmanhnic: Looks like Kovalev back to Montreal for $9 million over two years — not confirmed, though
Notice that Gabby says “have” instead of “want” to thank the fans?
From one MN fan to Gabby-
Go puck yourself…
Is it really that hard to make the choice to come play with your little brother, as long as the money is respectable which im sure the Wild offer is.
the BJs just made the playoffs
I’m sure you’d agree: BJ’s ALWAYS make the playoffs.
LOL!
To Gabby, in the words of Mr. Havlat, “There’s something to be said for loyalty and honor.”
Even 5-4-3-2-1-1 6 year deal would only be a 2.67M hit. Again perfectly acceptable.
looks like a countdown to the end of his career…
Was just thinking that since we just drafted two goalies, calling up Brust or Khoudobin might actually happen.
Like ms. c. said, Clayton Stoner is ready to compete for the 6th/7th spot on D.
Justin Falk will be ready for the NHL before the end of next season. He has more to learn in the AHL yet. He could use a little more toughness in his game.
Time for a new blog Russo
, calling up Brust or Khoudobin might actually happen.
Only if we trade Harding…
Wild.com has phone interviews with Marty and Zanon. both sound excited to be here
Hands off my Brusty. Take the dimpled one. Screw y’all.
From Rob Rossi: “Rob Scuderi has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Kings, he confirms via text.”
Wyshynski: From Rob Rossi: “Rob Scuderi has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Kings, he confirms via text.”
Plan B?
Twit!:
CraigCustance: RT @Rossi_on_Pens: Rob Scuderi has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Kings, he confirms via text.
Food
beuachemin now
Dang. There goes one options. I bet he got more $$ than we were willing to give.
I doubt we can afford Beauchemin. Wish we could have signed Scuderi, but I’m still more worried about finding another 20+ goal scoring forward
Isn’t Beuachemin more of an offensive d man?
Anyone know what kind of money Leopold is looking for I think Beauchemin will be out of our price range.
Im about to suggest that we move on to plan B for Koivu as well pretty soon.
Maybe give Tanguay or Comrie a call.
Hey Gaby, you like jazz? Let me play you a little something (insert middle finger here)
I’ve found nothing on the Scuderi deal, that might not be true?
Austin, can I get that file? I may be a regular but I still get lost some times.
Yep, Scuderi to LA, it’s on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 4 year deal, annual cap hit of 3.4 million. The article also indicates they are trying to resign Fedotenko. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09183/981365-100.stm
