The Random Hockey Thoughts Thread

[Sharkweather]

So is Semyon Varlamov worth a 1st round pick? I really wanted Vokoun for a few years until the team was able to compete.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

So is Semyon Varlamov worth a 1st round pick? I really wanted Vokoun for a few years until the team was able to compete.

Varlamov is going to the KHL. If he were not, he is super talented but dealt with some nagging injuries this year, so I worry about his durability. With Neuvirth and Holtby, Varlamov is expendable if he wants to leave for another league or team.

 

[Sharkweather]

So still a chance that the Avs go after Vokoun? Interesting.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

So still a chance that the Avs go after Vokoun? Interesting.

He is the only true #1 on the market, who has proven himself in that role. The Avs are probably in on him since they have cap space and that is where they need to improve.

 

[dave]

I can't believe the Wisniewski contract. I knew the Habs wouldn't get him back, but $5.5M a year? Wow.

And ... how is Darren Dreger a hockey insider? The guy was a talking TV head at one time, has never played the game, etc... I don't get it.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

So still a chance that the Avs go after Vokoun? Interesting.

I am actually shocked that the Caps got a first round pick in return for Varlamov considering the whole KHL thing. The Avs must be certain they can get a deal done- they might offer him more money, as they have the cash to spend. It will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[ryne candy]

My iPhone's ESPN app has been going off all day yesterday/today with all these moves.

 

[killgod]

anyone find it interesting the Jets signed almost nobody this period?

They have to put 9M on the books too.


With who's remaining, I'm interested to see how Nashville and NYI put an extra 11-12 Million in their lineup.

 

[Madman55]

Nobody big was signed by the Jets, but they have made 6 signings so far. Over the weekend they signed Randy Jones, Rick Rypien, Aaron Gagnon, Mark Flood, Derek Meech, and Tanner Glass. I'm not sure how much total that puts towards reaching the floor, but they also need to resign Andrew Ladd and Zach Bogosian

 

[PP]

anyone find it interesting the Jets signed almost nobody this period?

They have to put 9M on the books too.


With who's remaining, I'm interested to see how Nashville and NYI put an extra 11-12 Million in their lineup.

They could offer kaberle 6million a season

:smug:

 

[Berowsk]

Just found out a family friend of mine is dating Keith Primeau's daughter.

She's cute but he's only 17 so I'm guessing she is, too.

edit: she's 16

 

[PEYMAN18]

So my cousin moved into a really nice apartment last week in T.Dot, NBD right?

Well it turns out that a Maple Leaf was also living there, I don't really know who it was, but my mom said the my aunt said it is Kessel, pretty fucking cool.

But that's not even the story, my cousin forgets to lock the door one day and when him and his wife get back, they notice somebody's been into their house, omg. they look around, can't find anybody, so they go to sleep.

Then, two guys jump on them while they are sleeping covered in shaving cream and start to spray stuff at my cousin and his wife, so, like most of us would, my cousin proceeds to smash one of the dudes in the eye.

Turns out, it was MIkhail Grabovski. ROFL, The cops were called and everything was settled and now the doorman keeps telling my cousin that Kessel (or whoever it was that was with Grabovski and lives in the apartment) keeps going to the door to try to apologize but he isn't home.

I can proudly say that my cousin gave a Toronto Make Me Laugh a black eye.

 

[leaffan]

So my cousin moved into a really nice apartment last week in T.Dot, NBD right?

Well it turns out that a Maple Leaf was also living there, I don't really know who it was, but my mom said the my aunt said it is Kessel, pretty fucking cool.

But that's not even the story, my cousin forgets to lock the door one day and when him and his wife get back, they notice somebody's been into their house, omg. they look around, can't find anybody, so they go to sleep.

Then, two guys jump on them while they are sleeping covered in shaving cream and start to spray stuff at my cousin and his wife, so, like most of us would, my cousin proceeds to smash one of the dudes in the eye.

Turns out, it was MIkhail Grabovski. ROFL, The cops were called and everything was settled and now the doorman keeps telling my cousin that Kessel (or whoever it was that was with Grabovski and lives in the apartment) keeps going to the door to try to apologize but he isn't home.

I can proudly say that my cousin gave a Toronto Make Me Laugh a black eye.

Your cousin might be full of shit lol.

Grabovski lives and trains in california during the off season with kulemin.

Kessel might live there during the season by goes back to the states in the off season as well.

 

[Ravin]

Obviously fake.


This is Toronto sports. If shit like that went down it would be on twitter, tsn, Burke would be getting calls, and Steve Simmons would be telling us all tomorrow in The Sun how Grabovski could be getting traded because of health related issues.

 

[PEYMAN18]

Your cousin might be full of shit lol.

Grabovski lives and trains in california during the off season with kulemin.

Kessel might live there during the season by goes back to the states in the off season as well.

I dunno why he would be lying.

He is a MASSIVE Toronto fan and would never ever say anything negative about the Maple Leafs. He's been a Toronto fan his whole life.

He didn't get in trouble.

Obviously fake.


This is Toronto sports. If shit like that went down it would be on twitter, tsn, Burke would be getting calls, and Steve Simmons would be telling us all tomorrow in The Sun how Grabovski could be getting traded because of health related issues.

I dunno Grabovski gets in shit all the time, It's not really a big deal, He didn't get in trouble and my cousin didn't press any charges.

Like I said this isn't something my cousin would lie about.

 

[Madman55]

Andrew Ladd resigns with the Jets for 5 years, 22M

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=371004

 

[Obst]

Here's a picture of Brayden from where I was sitting at the Flyers rookie camp.

 

[leaffan]

I can't wait for brayden and luke to get into a fight. You know its going to happen lol.

 

[wingsfan77]

Kind of like the Primeau's did pretty much every time they played each other? haha

 

[leaffan]

Sounds like Christian Hanson got signed by the caps. Kinda a for me as he was another guy that for some reason was never given a shot on the leafs roster.