Wild may offer contract to Petr Sykora
Posted on September 4th, 2009 – 9:14 PMBy Michael Russo
As I guessed last weekend here, the Wild is considering making a contract offer to free-agent winger Petr Sykora, multiple sources tell me.
GM Chuck Fletcher, who knows Sykora better than most because he had him in Anaheim and Pittsburgh when he was assistant GM in both cities, is weighing the pros and cons of making an offer.
The pros: Sykora is a gifted goal scorer and as consistent as they come, topping 20 goals for 10 straight years (one of three active players, Jarome Iginla and Jason Arnott being the others).
The cons: He’s not the greatest skater, and he’d be in a skating system; and Fletcher still believes that if he waits a little longer, players could fall into his lap as teams are forced to create more salary cap flexibility as the season approaches or gets older. The Wild only has $2.4 million of cap room, so signing Sykora could hinder a later move.
But …
Sykora, 32, is a two-time Cup winner who has 300 goals and 674 points in 921 games over 13 seasons with five teams. He’s a great guy, loved by his teammates and he’s a sharp-shooter when he gets the puck above the circles. He’s also 11 for 27 in shootouts. He’s back home in the Czech Republic awaiting an NHL team to sign with. He’d love to come to Minnesota, especially because he’s been linemates at the Olympics and World Championships in the past with Martin Havlat.
I’m told Sykora is the only free agent Fletcher is really considering right now. He has some interest in Maxim Afinogenov because of his speed, but he has not talked to Afinogenov’s agent at all. He has, however, talked with Sykora’s agent on and off all summer.
Like I said, no contract offer has been tendered yet, but Fletcher is considering maybe offering one next week.
He feels if he signs Sykora, it must be before training camp because he doesn’t want to sign any free agents who don’t have the benefit of a camp (to learn the system and get in shape). The only caveat there? If the Wild’s ravaged by injuries in camp, he’d consider free agents, of course.
Unless there’s news, blog will likely be dormant until the middle of next week because I’m out of town.
111 Responses to "Wild may offer contract to Petr Sykora"
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JMO: I still think someone is going to dump sombody big, and soon. If the Wild do sign Sykora, that opportunity of the ‘bigger fish’ will be lost. There’s only so much bait in the bait bucket to use.
Wild need centers, not wings…
Thanks Russo.
Would Sykora take multiple years for less dough?
I’d still wait. There will be players falling from the Shark/Flyer/Bruin tree before camp is finished.
I’d think any deal at this point would be one year. I’d say its 50-50 whether Fletcher makes the offer. If he makes offer before somebody else does, 100 percent he comes. He wants to play here
Hmm… Sykora would be a great fit but Afinogenov would be cheaper to have. However, we haven’t talked to the Afinogenov camp. So Sykora looks to be the front runner.
Also FYI, Dan Fritsche will be trying out with the Atlanta Thrashers.
Kinda on the fence with this one. Why do I think of 80s pop singers when I hear his name?
So, has anybody seen TXWildfor9 around lately? Trying to hunt them down for Kevin for the Russoville FH league.
I’d pass on Sykora. We need a 2nd or 3rd line center not another wing. I rather see the Wild wait a little longer to see who the cap challenged teams dump. They’ve waited this long. What’s a few more weeks.
I’d feel better about the move if the team was’nt already relying on Brunette and Nolan to be top 6/9 forwards.
I’m on the bubble about this move too, would’nt hate it but not going to lose sleep if we don’t pull the trigger. We waited this long what’s the harm of waiting another few weeks too see if a star becomes available.
I’d say wait…….signing him pretty much waves the white flag of *we are happy to contend for the 8th seed*
If there really is a chance to get a really good forward in the salary purge ahead (I doubt it will be that excessive!) that is worth it.
Mister Beast: If you remember when the Wild had Gaby last year they were winning all the time. The way they were winning with Gaby in the lineup it would be reasonable to say they could have been as high as 4th overall last year. No Burns, injuries to key players was last years story.
Injuries happen to everyone though right Mister Beast ?? Take Crosby and their best Dman out of the line up and see what Pitt would have finished up at last year
Lemaire was amazing last year
2nd in goals against
2nd on Penalty kill
9th in the league on the power play
Worst in the NHL 5 on 5 (Not when Gaby was playing though)
Under Lemaires way of coaching this team is fine with an addition of Sykora. That really might be enough for him
Put me in the wait column too = what would be the minimum cap hit for Sykora?
He’s a great player but a terrible fit for the Wild, I hope they avoid the temptation
Sykora got 2.5 mil. from Pit. last year. I assume he’d be taking far less than that, given that we offered Tanguay 2.5 (right?). If we signed Sykora for cheap–say, 1.5 mil.–would that leave enough room for another signing if we had to shift some of the younger guys around to minors? Might be worth it.
Besides, Sykora has two Cups, and his experience may help the younger guys in the locker room. Also, I really like guys who want to be here. That shows me something.
Fletcher has a tough decision. I’m not sure what I would do. One would have to predict our chances at picking someone up as other teams shed cap and know whether Sykora would continue to wait.
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For how this team WANTS to play, they are just horrible at center. CURRENTLY they are better off playing JL hockey and leave the center with more defensive responsibility’s. Koivou is what you have for a stud center and he can do a good job both ways.
It would look to me that your defense needs to participate in a more meaningful way with the offense to get more points without creating too many 3 on 2 advantages. That will make this team better 5 on 5. The stats say that we just need more scoring 5 on 5 and maintain our goals against, penalty kill, and power play
Life is good at that point !
About Peter Sykora, DR did not like to take players who had won the cup because he felt it would take away the motivation needed to do it again. Sykora has 2 of them.
I agree that the Wild need to get a center. Its likely to be a scoring veteran, but lets make sure that veteran has the proper motivation, otherwise screw the veteran concept
Picking up Sykora is a good move if the Wild believe they will make the SCP.
Obviously, that is every team’s goal.
But, there are cap casualties right around the corner. Maybe Heatley continues his dooshbaggery and Ott is forced to dump him.
Waiting doesn’t do any damage, and it allows CF to scan the waiver wire on Oct 1.
MKIA, you say DR didn’t like to take players that won the cup…and how did that work out for him? I’m a little hazy since it was so long ago, but I’m pretty sure he got fired.
And you brought up how Lemaire’s play style would relate to this team a couple times. Let it go, that’s not how we roll anymore.
I think what this team needs is more Modano. :-\
Good thing the team upgraded the massage room. I’d imagine at any given point in the season you’d see Brunetter, Nolan, and now maybe Sykora in there. Veteran presence = check without Sykora. Solid Center = empty box.
I also make my smores at the camp that thinks Sykora would be a fine addition but maybe not at the risk of missing something better soon. That’s the tough thing, though: the only way of knowing if it’s the right decision is retrospectively. :\
I wonder how long it will be for the presumed player-dumping to start and how long Sykora will be without a contract. I’d hate to see us wait too long, then another team fires on Sykora, and then the waiver activity is less than hoped for. But that’s needless negativity.
Ultimately, we’re still waiting in the same boat.
I agree with WRT, kj, and the camp that says CF should wait patiently. Teams are allowed to be 10% over the cap until the start of the season, or is it the start of training camps…I can never keep that straight, and then must get down to the cap. I am one of those that also believes there are going to be some big names available out there in the next 3-4 weeks. Now then, whether we have the available cap space to sign them is another story however.
Sykora is a very tempting and enticing player to have out there I must admit. Ten straight seasons with 20+ goals is quite an accomplishment. But…. If his skating is really that much of an issue, and he is 32 years old, I don’t know if I’d go after him just yet. If someobdy else grabs him, so be it. There will be others.
word of the day=dooshbaggery. If that’s not a real word, it should be.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2009/9/4/1015101/2009-minnesota-wild-fantasy-preview
This guy puts together some of the best fantasy info out there. There is even a blurb about Eero Elo at the end.
Geno, I think it’s the start of camp.
Brainfreeze, dooshbaggery is a solid, useful word. I’m glad it’s been latched onto around here lately; and it’s understandable why: there’s a lot of dooshbaggery to discuss. 
RE NHLPA mess: Roenick’s p!ssed that there are big decisions being made by only a small group of player representatives, and that there’s a low veteran presences in that group. I know only recently did the executive committee change to the one-player-per-team format, which is good, but I agree that maybe there should be more input from other players.
I have the utmost faith in Schultz, but what’s the harm in having, say, two representatives per team? One younger than 25 and one older? Or the mandatory one rep and anyone else who wants to be involved?
NHL94, holy carp! That writer is funny: “Marian Havorik,” “Peter Northstars,” etc. This line is more depressing than funny, though:
The Wild’s attack has been so anemic that Alexandre Daigle once led the team in scoring.
lol. So sad; so true.
Ms.C, you think of an 80s pop singer because Sykora plays for the glory of love. 
Ok,
Its obvious that Fletcher is not only looking for a center, but a center at the right price, otherwise it should be safe to say that this would have been done already
MR, ected, If Dallas could meet my proposed conditions to get Modano then that would be dandy. Fletcher I am sure looked into it and Dallas was not participating. Really silly on the Dallas Stars part.
That does not mean it wont happen during the season or at the trade deadline though. It will be depending on the season Dallas and Minnesota have.
Now, like I said before winning is more important then the style of hockey you are playing in Minnesota. Winning is what makes the fans happy when they leave the building
Don’t look for the Wild to win the way they are talking smack on. They don’t have the players to win that way.
What they said will have to be modified some. It makes no sense to change the centers from having the same defensive responsibility they had before. You can modify some but the scorers we have are on the wings and Koivou is good both ways….
Yes we do have a wish though … Bellanger and Sheppard to do a polar opposite from a year ago. I don’t think you want to go to the bank with a Wish
So I agree with KJ, Oct 1st may find opportunities or we may find that Bellanger or Sheppard is more then a wish. Otherwise it looks like a pipe dream going on here by Mister Leopold
Yep, you nailed it, Crim. Thank you!
Last call for TXWildfor9 before Kevin replaces you in the Russoville FH league!!!
I do think player motivation plays a big role when you are considering bring on a veteran center. Fletcher better know that Sykora will be motivated to play here before he signs him.. I do think that winning the cup before may take something out of you, so I believe DR somewhat
Encrimson’d: http://www.fantasysensehockey.net if you want to read more.
ms. conduct….if there ends up being space in the league, I’d like to join.
NHL94, I’ll let Kevin know. Not sure if he’s already got a filler, but I don’t think so. Send me an email to msconduct10 at gmail so I can give it to him.
crap….did I just miss another fantasy football opourtunity?!?!?
I’m always a couple hours late to the party!
MKVN…..remember, butch will get a shot at center as well…that is his natural position.
the only reason he was on the wing, was because of JL’s system had the center back checking. And I am fairly certain he was a center in the ahl, but I am not certain (Ms. C…..please but in and let us know for sure…..I need certainty in life today!).
I am also fairly certain %87 that he will be our second line center all year long, and be very good. TR has said that he will try him there, so that is why the wild aren’t affraid to get a winger instead of a center….
that being said, I am fairly sure that if sharp, or another solid center (note: MKVN, Modano doesn’t fit into this category…..quit bringing it up!!!!) becomes available, the wild MGMT would prefer that option over Butch
Ms. C…..you guys could expand to a 12 team league to make it more interesting!!!
Fantasy Hockey not football Argon.
Mister Beast = To be clear and brief on Modano= He is a good idea for a veteran scorer that under the right circumstances like Minnesota can be the right fit to be an offensive leader. It boils down to motivation on the veteran scorer level in my opinion.
I dont really see the value in moving Butch to center Mister Beast. The team needs 1 additional scorer whether its a wing or a center, so if you move Bouchard to center now you you have a weaker wing population.
You see Mister Beast ??
Thanks for the heads up on the new word Encrimson’d, I have’nt been paying close enough attention lately.
MKVN = Mike Modano’s mom.
One further thought. The goal is to win the championship right ? That is why the team is attempting to put the best team on the ice. You have to be creative in the salary cap world on who you pick up. Why take a chance on Modano if the goal is not the championship ?? This is not the Twins thank goodness
I don’t know where Butch played in Houston, sorry for not solving your uncertainty problems.
Yep it’s hockey and already 12 teams.
I’m looking for a fantasy hockey league if anyone needs another person. My team will consist of players I would party with on Thunder Island. This may not lead to the best results, but it may cause you to fall down laughing in the wet grass.
anyone else think fletch should give a call to mr forsberg to see what itd take to bring him in?
i wouldnt mind him here for close to league minimum, if he wants to play nhl like some suspect he may take it
I would look at forsberg if his footsy is all better
Just pretend that didn’t happen, people. Let it go. Walk on by.
Mister Know it all is placing the odds from the Edmonton Sun which has already started the NHL discussion. It shows the Florida Panthers are rated higher then the MInnesota Wild
TEAM ODDS
Detroit Red Wings 6/1
Pittsburgh Penguins 7/1
Boston Bruins 9/1
San Jose Sharks 10/1
Washington Capitals 10/1
Chicago Blackhawks 12/1
Vancouver Canucks 15/1
Philadelphia Flyers 15/1
New Jersey Devils 15/1
Calgary Flames 18/1
Carolina Hurricanes 20/1
Montreal Canadiens 20/1
Anaheim Ducks 25/1
N.Y. Rangers 25/1
St. Louis Blues 30/1
Buffalo Sabres 30/1
Florida Panthers 30/1
Columbus Blue Jackets 35/1
Dallas Stars 35/1
Ottawa Senators 35/1
Minnesota Wild 40/1
Nashville Predators 40/1
Edmonton Oilers 50/1
Atlanta Thrashers 50/1
Los Angeles Kings 60/1
Toronto Maple Leafs 60/1
Phoenix Coyotes 75/1
Colorado Avalanche 75/1
N.Y. Islanders 100/1
Tampa Bay Lightning 100/1
What is going on here? Richards wants to street race and Fletcher is looking at ‘87 Dodge Caravans?
Nobody really knows what is going to happen this season but I think us Wild fans need to brace ourselves for a disaster.
Oh, Suzie Sunshine, take off your rose colored glasses. 
My big question: Can Pouliot skate with the puck without looking at his stick? He lifts his head, and the puck disappears. Did JL turn him into a nervous wreck? I think we wait and see what happens.
Afinogenov was always in Lindy’s doghouse. He can skate. Can he fit in here? Probably. Anything is better than playing for JL or Lindy. They stifle a lot of their players.
Sykora’s experience and ability to score would be like having Ralston back. Letting Ralston go was DR’s biggest mistake. He was a great player to have on the team. That was a mistake.
Signing Sykora is so tempting. Put him with Havlat and Koivu. Sheppard, Belanger might thrive in the new system. They certainly can’t do any worse. JL’s system was tough for the center. And PMB might not mind playing center because the system is more open. Clearly, Belanger and Shep didn’t flourish in the past. Change might suit them well.
Fletch has a tough road ahead. The fans will second-guess him because they’re used to DR.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=290103
Burke now has the picks needed to sign Kessel to an offer sheet.
So Mister Know it all, what do you think the Wild will finish at since your so smart
Why not assume that a salary dump might happen but in the present offer Sykora $1.2m &Alfinogenov $1m for one yr. We know that a trade will require moving some present talent. The $$s will work out if the deal is good enough. If there is no better deal to make we have a better team than last yr.One of the 4 present ctrs will earn 2nd line status…3and 4 sort out after 1&2are picked..
mkvn….moving butch to center does weaken the wing position….but, if you haven’t noticed, most of the players that could be cap casualties are wingers…..
this is why fletch hasn’t narrowed his search just to centers, but is looking hard at forwards as well. This is a rebuilding team with plenty of vet leadership (all things considered).
instead of sykora for one year as a stop gap, I’d prefer a young talented player get that ice time….who knows if we can actually get that though.
I like maxim’s speed…..but heart is the question….and that question always leads to more questions……….and not good ones.
“why did we sign him?”
“how long til we get rid of him?”
“can we bring skoula back?”
as you can see…..bad questions.
Didn’t Butch used to be a center? If so: Does Sykora make more sense if Butch were moved back to center? To many new faces, I’m not even really sure who’s on the team anymore. Bruno still here? Yes… good. Schultzie?… Yep, ok. Burns and Boogie and Mikko? Okydoky. As long as I recognize some of the players.
Bandgeek; I conteplated butch going to #2 ctr.That is why I thought we could use both Sykora and Afinogenov that would be 4 new forward faces out 14 or so.
I also goofed contemplate.Its the thought that counts.
Yes Butch can play center in Richards system, because in general the wingers will back up the center when defensive responsibilities arise. The question mark on PMB playing center in my opinion, is his size matching up in the defensive zone specifically in and around the net.
Rebuilding is part of what they are doing in a sense I guess. Would it be impossible for this team to go to the cup ?? Its been done before
I would like to know why VERSUS thought they would nationally televise these games below. The Wild and Dallas. They must have the moose shaped magic ball
Jan. 18 8:00 pm Minnesota at Dallas
Feb. 2 8:00 pm Minnesota at Dallas
Wildfan with regards to your question. I think the Wild will finish between 4th and 8th in the Western Conference. I can see trade deadline moves by the Wild this year. I am thinking 2-3 new faces you don’t see on the roster right now.
Can they win the cup this year ? If were lucky and another team has an injury to a key player we can knock off anyone I would think if we get that far. Chicago looks the best for power rankings
I am sorry, it should say between 4th and 8th somewhere. Russo will have the finishing behind Phoenix.
Geez MKVN…give the multiple personalities a rest, will ya?
Why do you think I have multiple personalities on the page for ? Sykora is going to take a pay cut and he has won two stanley cups…. All that’s left is the money.
In Fletcher we trust but those are a couple fo strikes going the other way on an offer to Sykora
Mister Know it all says:
September 5th, 2009 at 8:54 am
About Peter Sykora, DR did not like to take players who had won the cup because he felt it would take away the motivation needed to do it again. Sykora has 2 of them.
Mister Know it all says:
September 5th, 2009 at 12:48 pm I do think that winning the cup before may take something out of you, so I believe DR somewhat
Wow. These are some gems. MKVN, if you can pull up any article where Riser said he didn’t like players who have won a cup it would be greatly appreciated. In fact, I’d like to see a quote from any GM in the league who says he loses interest in a player after he wins the Stanley Cup. But it is an interesting idea. It only stands to reason. I think I’m going to take that approach from now on. I have absolutly no interest in any player who has won a cup. He’s lost his motivation. Sidney Crosby? Nope. Henrik Zetterberg? No thank you. Evgeni Malkin? Not on my team. Only one problem with my new method. Looks like no Mike Modano on my team.
As I guessed last weekend here…
Yeah, pat yourself on the back yet again, Russo.
I mean, this blog isn’t about the Wild; it’s about you and your quest to become a pop icon.
Really, can’t you quit? Just go find another job where you aren’t so annoying?!
“Me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me!!! Everyone look at me! I know it all!!”
Dude, you write a blog for $28K a year. You’re nobody.
As I guessed last weekend here…
Yeah, pat yourself on the back yet again, Russo.
I mean, this blog isn’t about the Wild; it’s about you and your quest to become a pop icon.
Really, can’t you quit? Just go find another job where you aren’t so annoying?!
“Me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me!!! Everyone look at me! I know it all!!”
Dude, you write a blog for $28K a year. You’re nobody.
Meathead.
Bitter, party of one, your table is ready.
Lala72 says:
September 7th, 2009 at 2:25 am
Meathead.
I think this refer’s to yourself,imo russo is the BEST hockey writer around if you don’t like his blog’s then DON”T read them idiot go back under the bridge.
evil,
It would look like LALA does not like you much. I thought LaLA was a tellitubby. Tellitubby’s like every one
When you look at the amount of drive and motivation it takes to do what those boys do to win the cup I can see why he thought that. I don’t know where I heard it whether it was in an interview or not.
Would he say never Evil ? probably not as Rolston was taken by DR. DR signed Rolston as a Free agent under different circumstances then Sykora.
Sykora is likely going to take a substantial pay cut. He is obviously not going to be happy about it otherwise Fletcher would have signed him already.
Fletcher knows the player but I am looking at it and speculating that motivation on the surface might not be very good with Sykora
troll’s ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sykoras stats are similar to Vaclav Prospal. Vaclav signed for 1.1 million with the New York Rangers. The Rangers coach knows Vaclav and thinks he can manage him evidently.
What Fletcher may be doing is marrying Havlat with a fellow with some familiarity as they speak the same language. Skoula speaks Havlats language !
I think I’m getting MKVN overload lately. Ugh.
RET…. Great post, but you’re wasting your time. Might just as well go talk to the fencepost out in the backyard.
I have to pass along a BIG thank you to Lala though. I spit coffee right out thru my nose and had the best laugh I’ve had in weeks when I read his / her beyond-stupid rant that calls Russo (or RET) “annoying” and “a nobody”.
To use one of your own words Lala…”DUDE, look in the mirror…..”
For the record, I don’t mind if Evil calls me out on a comment I made if he believes it was not said by DR to begin with.
It was my perception that I heard it from him. LaLa got a little carried away “Deres no doubt”
With regards to Lemaire- You know something not so funny gang…..
When Lemaire wins the Stanley cup in New Jersey, teams will all shift back to the flavor of the year again. Defense more Lemaire style, and not the Penguins style
Here is the not so funny part, The Wild is SAYING they are changing its ways and going more anti Lemaire style…
People who were writing into Leopold about the Wilds style being the style they would rather not see will likely have a change of heart if the Wild are unsuccessful in winning with Fletcher/Richards style
Winning makes fans happy PERIOD.
When the Wild play the Devils with all the razzle dazzle stuff going on it will be funny to see the expressions on your faces when the Wild get hammered 5-0. It will be 5-0 because Lemaire has the class to slow the beating down.
You all were surprised when the Wild went into Florida last year and I predicted the Wild would crush them on here and that is what they did.
Close circut to Evil on this one….The league and its officials may not give Lemaire the chance to play his game in New Jersey. The league likely wants more open style hockey and they know when Lemaire does his thing its going against the grain…. We used to have some shabby officiated games here in Minnesota, not last year but the year before.
It could happen
If the theory did come from DR wouldn’t Sykora winning 2 cups blow the theory???
I say let Fletcher make his move and judge it after. He knows the player I don’t.
Fletcher has two cups and 1 last year. Does he care enough about the Wild to bust his tail when he knows this one year deal is all he is getting ? Not only a 1 year deal but 1 year at the amount he likely does not want
Not Fletcher but Sykora has 2 cups
since Michael is on holiday, here is a tidbit, did not preview the article/link: RT @puckcentral Who robs a bank wearing a NYR #34 Voros jersey LOL http://bit.ly/d45Cq
RET…
You can lead the idiot to water…
Wafer…nice post at 6:08. Pretty early on a holiday for such a snappy retort.
MKVN…your inane theories are the worst kind of tripe. You constantly pat yourself on the back (even more than Russo, LaLa) for the most obvious of events. But, your Teletubbies comment was POTD worthy.
One more week of self-medicating and then we can get back to the only season worth following.
Hey MKVN…. It was “your perception that you heard it from him”? Huh? WTF? Either it’s a true statement and it was actually said by the person you’re quoting or referring to or not. Period. You really gotta stop listening to all little voices inside your noggin who tell you to post crap you can’t even back up in the most minute way.
“Winning makes fans happy.” Really? Get outta here!! No kidding!! Gee, thanks for that earth-shattering bit of hockey knowledge as well.
Looks like I’m gonna have to go back to just skimming right over the MKVN posts. Lots less head-shaking that way.
M 03, nice find on that hilarious Voros story.
Why isn’t the NHL Network airing the prospects tournament?
Tyler Cuma on NHL.com
Don’t skip over the posts just yet Geno. Listen, I would not make it up about what DR said Mister Geno. I heard it “ders no doubt”
Its logical if a VETERAN not Sidney Crosby OBVIOUSLY loses his edge. I don’t think money is a strong enough motive for a veteran hockey player, especially one that is taking a drop in pay by 1 to 2 million possibly
I talk motivation, motivation.
If your going to consider Sykora is it a far reach to invite Parish for a tryout ?
Geno, remember…a day without MKVN is like a day without insanity.
Isn’t expecting a cogent argument from MKVN also insanity?
*rimshot*
Can anyone tell me what time they start and where the scrimmages on the 13th and 14th are? The Mr. and I would like to go to at least one of them if possible. Thanks.
KJ,KJ,KJ…… All I can say is where is the love ??
Look at it this way then….. If you look at hiring a guy to landscape your yard and he gives you a bid of % 5000.00 and you say no I am not spending more then $ 3000.00 for that job. If you want the job you have to do it for $ 3000.00 you say…. He is cussing under his breath at you because he needs the work and will have to do it for the the 3 G
How motivated would he be ? Maybe your landscape guy has something in common with Mister Sykora ?
Fletcher knows the guy though, but it is just a thought
Ok - random act of the hockey gods.
So I have NHL 2k9 (because the Wii does not offer “NHL 10″ and I don’t know if I want to spend money on a regurgitated 2k9 by purchasing 2k10) - anyway - I decided today that I wanted to update my roster with the Wild’s new pickups from this summer.
I proceed to trade away Gaborik to NYR for a couple picks, which I in turn trade to pick up Havlat. The second period of the first game with the Wild, Havlat goes down with a season ending injury.
I am now nervous
Gun…truth is stranger than fiction.
You have nothing to fear.
The fair really takes it out of you… I am glad to be back home.
On Peeter Sa koy ya, I am not against the move overall. But if we could get a ‘better’ ‘younger’ player via trade I would be hesitant to pull the trigger. However, nothing is a sure thing so either way I am cool.
This blog could be challenged to be better when you look at what other blogs are speaking about right now. Link below
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/09/06/sp-burke-move.html
Encrimson’d says:
September 5th, 2009 at 10:34 am
RE NHLPA mess: Roenick’s p!ssed that there are big decisions being made by only a small group of player representatives, and that there’s a low veteran presences in that group. I know only recently did the executive committee change to the one-player-per-team format, which is good, but I agree that maybe there should be more input from other players.
I have the utmost faith in Schultz, but what’s the harm in having, say, two representatives per team? One younger than 25 and one older? Or the mandatory one rep and anyone else who wants to be involved?
IMNSHO, you’ve got how many guys per team? How many reps do you need? I’m pretty sure each of the players has access to speak to their player rep and let him know how they feel on the issues. No need for more than one rep. per team.
I would also guess that the guys on each team probably choose their own player rep. So, if they don’t like the job he’s doing or feel like he’s not representing them, they could replace him couldn’t they?
Granted, such things might lead to a wee bit of discord within the room…
wow…so apparently the Knights of Columbus near MKiA didn’t have their annual Labor Day Walleye Tournament and Potluck Supper Extravagnaza this year…because there was lots and lots of crazy in here over the weekend.
NiNY - I think they did have it, but MKVN stayed home when he found the Guest of Honor wasn’t Modano.
ahh…that makes more sense, Wafer.
Forgive me if this was already posted but does anyone know when a season ticket holder can purchase single game tickets yet for the regular season? Typically, they let us buy tickets the Tuesday morning before the tickets go on sale to the regular public but I haven’t seen anything announced yet through email so I was wondering if I missed it or if this won’t happen until later this week.
Thanks for any insight that other season ticket holders might have
“because there was lots and lots of crazy in here over the weekend.”
Wow, no kidding. I read/skimmed the weekend ‘activity’ on the blog and it looks like MKiA (and associated personalities) had an argument with himself for three days.
Fun weekend huh MKiA?
Ah….guys…..love Sykora, hate Sykora, whatever. How many 20+ goals a year guys do you think are going to be available for 1.5-2.5 mil a year? If you noticed from the blog, there are only two other guys that have scored 20+ goals a year, EVERY year for the last 10 straight years?!?!?! oh how the fans have changed here already.
Wow how many name’s does mkia have?
Did any one do fun thing’s this past weekend i went fishing and got skunked.
NiNY - Funny thing is, Modano was supposed to be the guest of honor, but had a violent reaction to a shrimp cocktail on the flight in from Dallas.
Gun, that’s hilarious and somewhat unnerving. But along the same lines during seasons of NHL 09, I see this quite a lot: “NYR - Marion Gaborik will be injured for the next 68 days.” So someone is paying attention and programming their Resistance to Injury slider bar correctly:
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Goody, for most decisions regarding the NHLPA I agree that there are plenty of qualified representatives. Firing the boss is kind of a big one and maybe would benefit from more opinions. Actually, though, more people would have just dragged that meeting to 16 hours instead of 8.
It should be like all things political: get involved or don’t complain.
We’re running out of good fishing days ARMY, it’s sad really. Although there are a few good smallie spots where the bite stays strong until end of Nov.
Oh boo. My ascii slider bar didn’t work. :’(
How about:
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OK so what time are these free open to the public game’s that russo speak’s about i’m guessing there at the x right?
Yikes. That’s a lot of money. This is a day after the NHL set a nearly $200m relocation fee. So it seems Balsillie has said, “I see your $200m and raise you $40m.”
FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[…] As I reported here Sept. 4, the Wild was interested in signing Petr Sykora. After back and forth negotiations last week, Sykora said no. Now Sykora will indeed fly to Minnesota on Tuesday. […]
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