NHL Anyone?

[MicroMiniMe]

Hate to dissapoint you guys. But out of obscurity here we come. 2005/2006 Stanley cup champions THE MINNESOTA WILD.
Hear that? Yeah, It's the call of the WILD.


*Shrinks back into his chair* That's the corniest thing I have ever written.

Yeah, what a strong free agent period for MN.

I think we got one box of kleenex and a wet paper bag as pickups. With the fans and seats filled and a waiting list, the ownership sat on its can.

Gaborick needs out of the slump, dumping Brunette and any hope of an offense with him.

/Yeah, good(?) defense and pitching (goalie) is working so well for the Twins.

Wild need a good setup man like Gomez.

[RevBrown]

Yeah, what a strong free agent period for MN.

I think we got one box of kleenex and a wet paper bag as pickups. With the fans and seats filled and a waiting list, the ownership sat on its can.

Gaborick needs out of the slump, dumping Brunette and any hope of an offense with him.

/Yeah, good(?) defense and pitching (goalie) is working so well for the Twins.

Wild need a good setup man like Gomez.

Sadly I agree. Or even another offensive player to rally the team around (Face it Rolly is king between the pipes). Gabby was hot, but when he slumps like he did you need another go to guy.

I don't think that came out clear enough. Not so much a super-star player but a rallying point for the whole team. A solid offensive leader. We already sit strong on defense.

Btw how long is the waiting list. Sometime in this season or next season I want to come out to Excel center to see a game.

[MicroMiniMe]

Sadly I agree. Or even another offensive player to rally the team around (Face it Rolly is king between the pipes). Gabby was hot, but when he slumps like he did you need another go to guy.

I don't think that came out clear enough. Not so much a super-star player but a rallying point for the whole team. A solid offensive leader. We already sit strong on defense.

Btw how long is the waiting list. Sometime in this season or next season I want to come out to Excel center to see a game.

Oh, there's always scalpers I'm sure for just a game or two. I think the season tickets have the waiting list. I mean its not a Green Bay waiting list (lifetime), but out a good year or maybe two.

I'd like the Wild to pickup a decent center is all I'm saying. Someone younger to stay a good 5 years with Gaborick. Not even a super scorer, just a good passer and faceoff guy to play solid minutes first line.
So what are we going to be, 10 mil under the cap or something?
/worst on power play this year I'd bet
/how many more 0-0 ties, wait, shootout now, so 0-0 losses, weee.

[Vex]

and ziggy palffy...damn, that sucks kings fan.

[bleachit]

Sabres aren't looking too strong, lost Satin which ain't cool, oh well here's to actually watching hockey again!

didnt they loose one or two other "big names"... well big for the Sabres..

maybe God will stop hatin on us now that Satan is out of Buffalo..

[Muzikman]

I am just trying to figure out who is going to play left wing for the Pens. They loaded up the right real nice. I guess some of these former right wingers might have to move to the left.

[Thordic]

I can't wait. The Rangers are going to suck this year due to the rebuild but its been a long time coming. I can take some more losing as long as its for the right reasons.

I think that the Rucinsky - Straka - Jagr line will kick some *** for 20 - 30 games as they are used to the no red line / open ice and they have played together. As the rest of the league gets used to it a little more, their performance will slow down.

I think Ville Nieminen can potentially be the most entertaining player to come to NYC since Esa Tikkanen himself. Everyone loves an agitator on your team, and since we don't have Fleury or Barnaby anymore, we need some of that.

I predict the Rangers will finish 11th in the East.

[Muzikman]

Yeah, but you are talking Jagr, he'll figure out a way to screw it up.

[rkjunior303]

Yeah, but you are talking Jagr, he'll figure out a way to screw it up.

Jagr is debating staying in Russia, due to the amount of a pay cut he would have to take.

[Muzikman]

Jagr is debating staying in Russia, due to the amount of a pay cut he would have to take.

Good, he won't be missed by me. I had to put up with his crap in Pittsburgh for too many years. He is a great player, but man is he a jerk and cry baby.

[ShooterJM]

I think Ville Nieminen can potentially be the most entertaining player to come to NYC since Esa Tikkanen himself.

Agreed, he's great to watch play. Just never shuts up!

Can't believe belive the Avs lost both forsberg and foote. Although in reality you had to figure they couldn't keep everyone. At least we still have sakic.

[Vex]

At least we still have sakic.

And Blake

Come back to L.A., Rob--we forgive you!!

[Thordic]

Jagr is making something like 8.36 million a year in the US right now if he plays in the NHL, its hard to believe they are paying him more than that in Russia.

Also, if he backs out of his contract now to stay in Russia (he is still under an NHL contract), I can practically guarantee he wouldn't be welcome to come back to the NHL at any time in the future.

He'll be back by the start of the season. I guarantee.

[MicroMiniMe]

Jagr is making something like 8.36 million a year in the US right now if he plays in the NHL, its hard to believe they are paying him more than that in Russia.

Also, if he backs out of his contract now to stay in Russia (he is still under an NHL contract), I can practically guarantee he wouldn't be welcome to come back to the NHL at any time in the future.

He'll be back by the start of the season. I guarantee.

Doesn't Jagr have Russian mafia ties/rumors similar to what Frank Sinatra had?
Did Hasek finally retire?

[Sheazer]

didnt they loose one or two other "big names"... well big for the Sabres..

maybe God will stop hatin on us now that Satan is out of Buffalo..

Yeah lost Zitchinak or however the heck you spell that name. Not sure on anyone else though.