[Calgarian]

the list of UFA's for the flames in the next few years is going to make it extremely hard for sutter to hold the current team together.

That's why we have to win the cup now dammit!!!

[sync]

several sources reporting smyth has been signed by the oilers.

[feepa]

several sources reporting smyth has been signed by the oilers.

5 years @ 22 M is what I'm hearing. Cap hit of 4.4 M a year,
5 M 1st
5 M 2nd year
5 M 3rd year
4.5 M 4th
and 3.5 final

[sync]

That's why we have to win the cup now dammit!!!

since this year is looking bleak for the oilers, i will admit that i would definitely tune in for a calgary/vancouver playoff showdown.

there's enough animosity there to make for a great series.

[sync]

several sources reporting smyth has been signed by the oilers.

hang on.

tsn now reporting a deal is NOT done yet.

[The Chemist]

the list of UFA's for the flames in the next few years is going to make it extremely hard for sutter to hold the current team together.

I agree. I'd imagine the guys that will be signed first and foremost are Iginla, Kiprusoff, and Phaneuf. After that they'll sign as many of the others as possible, I'd think.

[CCF]

Ryan Smyth traded to the Islanders. Wow.

[skrish]

Ryan Smyth traded to the Islanders. Wow.

:D Didn't see that coming

[The Chemist]

:D Didn't see that coming

Nor did I. I thought if he was going to be traded, it would at least be to a contender.

The Oilers just waved the white flag with this deal - there's no way they'll make the playoffs now.

[Calgarian]

ha! Edmonton sucks now. O'Marra is a good player, and a first round draft pick is pretty good. Who is Robert Nilson?

[Wooster]

Wow, well that is a real punch to the nuts. Ryan smyth is an amazing player (in my pool too). I hope Edmonton is able to rebuild into a contender again soon.

[Calgarian]

Nor did I. I thought if he was going to be traded, it would at least be to a contender.

The Oilers just waved the white flag with this deal - there's no way they'll make the playoffs now.

The Islanders will make the playoffs now that they have Smyth.

[iamthewalrus]

whats going on with the oilers? From stanley cup final too loosing Peca, Pronger, Smyth....now with Smyth in Long Island, it sucks for my Habs

[Wooster]

That's why we have to win the cup now dammit!!!

If only the flames could play all their playoff games at home, we'd sweep every series!

[Calgarian]

The Flames have made a trade with NJ, aparently for 2 players, no announcement on who yet.

[Claeren]

David Hale I hope.... ?? (Depth)

That is what cp is reporting???


Gelinas is another possible....


Claeren.

[feepa]

Smyth traded to the Isles for

O'Marra
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/ryan_omarra

Nilsson
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/robert_nilsson

2007 1st Round pick (probably end up around 14th-18th overall)

will be interesting to see if Smyth is resigned by the Oil in the offseason or somewhere else.

Sure beats losing smyth in the offseason for nothing, if they couldn't reach a deal

[Claeren]

The Oilers could definitely win this deal still.... but it will take a long while...

I wonder how many weeks on the Island it will take for Smyth to wish he had signed in Edmonton?

That NYI franchise in a GONG show... I am thinking the Head Coach there had a lot of influence in pushing through this trade - Smyth seems like his kind of player.



Claeren.

[Calgarian]

David Hale I hope.... ?? (Depth)

That is what cp is reporting???


Gelinas is another possible....


Claeren.

I heard a rumour that Gelinas is coming back and Friesen might be leaving, and David Hale will be joining the Flames

[sync]

Smyth traded to the Isles for

O'Marra
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/ryan_omarra

Nilsson
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/robert_nilsson

2007 1st Round pick (probably end up around 14th-18th overall)

will be interesting to see if Smyth is resigned by the Oil in the offseason or somewhere else.

Sure beats losing smyth in the offseason for nothing, if they couldn't reach a deal

yup, i'm glad to see the oilers getting some prospects.

i'm sure there will be a lot of griping about this trade, but i wouldn't be surprised to see smyth back in edmonton next season.

[circle33]

Yannic Perreault to the Leafs. Watch out now.

Bertuzzi to the Wings. Is that a smart move for Detroit?

[Calgarian]

Fan 960 just confirmed that the only deal is with NJ. Gelinas is not coming back.

[sync]

the oilers/yotes game should be interesting tonight without smyth in the lineup.

[Habanero]

yup, i'm glad to see the oilers getting some prospects.

i'm sure there will be a lot of griping about this trade, but i wouldn't be surprised to see smyth back in edmonton next season.

Smyth could be back next season, but keep in mind that if Edmonton thought they could sign him next year, they would have done so already this year. I've heard that he is looking for ~5.2M and the Oilers are offering 4-4.5M per season. Smyth could esily get 5.2M on the open market.

[Habanero]

I heard a rumour that Gelinas is coming back and Friesen might be leaving, and David Hale will be joining the Flames

I'd love that trade, seeing as Friesen really hasn't done much, and Gelinas, even though he hasn't had a great year, would offer some jump.

[CCF]

Smyth could be back next season, but keep in mind that if Edmonton thought they could sign him next year, they would have done so already this year. I've heard that he is looking for ~5.2M and the Oilers are offering 4-4.5M per season. Smyth could esily get 5.2M on the open market.

Edmonton didn't plan their contracts correctly. Last summer they shelled out big money to Hemsky, Horcoff, Pisani, and Roloson.

They should have made Smyth their number one priority. I also think they could have made a better deal with someone, like the Ducks. But Lowe was cramped for time and had to go with the Islander deal.

[Coldrsx]

i have this feeling that the Oilers "know" what they are doing...honestly..

[jeffwhit]

^^ I actually hope you're right, but I think if I was an Oil fan I'd be really upset right about now.

[Calgarian]

Doesn't matter, they weren't going to make the playoffs anyway. GO FLAMES GO!!

[iamthewalrus]

i have this feeling that the Oilers "know" what they are doing...honestly..

hope youre right, cause i like the Oilers, but they had the chance to sign Smyth, they had the exclusivity to deal with him....I wouldnt be surprised to see a team offer him 5.5 million this summer( he's a leader and hes pretty good)

[Coldrsx]

they had talks with "a select group" of other teams and could have done more, but they did what they felt was right........THEY DIDNTGIVE SMIT AWAY, simple as that.

[CCF]

they had talks with "a select group" of other teams and could have done more, but they did what they felt was right........THEY DIDNTGIVE SMIT AWAY, simple as that.

Neither player they got really has a high ceiling though, and that's what is wrong with the deal.

It's unfortunate that the Oilers elected to deal their best player away for prospects that won't ever come close to matching Smyth's skill level, heart or character. Smyth is, or I should say was, the face of the Oiler franchise. He represented everything that is Oiler hockey; grit, intensity and true character.

[bayrider]

Oilers got robbed by the Isles twice. I can't believe it. First Bergeron for Grebeshkov who won't even leave Russia. Bergeron is also playing really well in NY too.

O'Marra, Nilsson and a 1st? Man I'd hate to be an Oilers fan right now. O'Marra is poised to be a 3rd liner, Nilsson is nothing great and this year's draft is a weak one, so a 1st rounder doesn't mean much.

[Coldrsx]

i hope the oiler SHAKE IT UP this off season

[Coldrsx]

Neither player they got really has a high ceiling though, and that's what is wrong with the deal.

It's unfortunate that the Oilers elected to deal their best player away for prospects that won't ever come close to matching Smyth's skill level, heart or character. Smyth is, or I should say was, the face of the Oiler franchise. He represented everything that is Oiler hockey; grit, intensity and true character.

totally agree...i hate him gone...HATE IT.

[CCF]

I also wonder what this says to Oiler fans.

For years the Edmonton front office claimed that they couldn't work under the old system. So then the new system comes along, complete with salary cap, and they still deal their best player.

[Coldrsx]

this isnt about new versus old...it was about a deadline and a deal needing to be done or potentially not get anything!

oilers will shake things up this summer and come back fighting in oct.

go buffalo go

[CCF]

this isnt about new versus old...it was about a deadline and a deal needing to be done or potentially not get anything!

oilers will shake things up this summer and come back fighting in oct.

go buffalo go

Of course this is about the old...how many times did the Oilers under the old system have to trade their best players/let them walk? Weight, Guerin, Joseph, etc.

They finally get a system that supposedly works, and they let their best player go again. This doesn't send the right message to the fans of Edmonton.

[scumtoes]

IF he resigns in the off season, we'd make off as bandits (ie, planned.)

if, however, the negotiations were ugly.......ugh.

and seriously, if he was asking for over 6mil/season for x amount of years, good on lowe. ryan was good, heart and soul of team, etc but NOT worth anything over 5mil/season, imo. he ain't no iggy, sakic, crosby, etc

and the two players we got in return: Robert Nilson and Ryan O'Marra....

hmmm, not bad. one a japanese born canadian and the other born in calgary who grew up in sweden.

and all the first rounders the oil now have this year and next year.

[CCF]

IF he resigns in the off season, we'd make off as bandits (ie, planned.)

if, however, the negotiations were ugly.......ugh.

and seriously, if he was asking for over 6mil/season for x amount of years, good on lowe. ryan was good, heart and soul of team, etc but NOT worth anything over 5mil/season, imo.

and the two players we got in return: Robert Nilson and Ryan O'Marra....

hmmm, not bad. one a japanese born canadian and the other born in calgary who grew up in sweden.

and all the first rounders the oil now have this year and next year.

If Smyth isn't worth that much, how do you justify other Oiler contracts...

Hemsky- $3.5M ($5M in his final year)
Horcoff - $3.6M
Pisani - $2.5M
Roloson $4.5M

[Coldrsx]

ryan smyth's agent even said "they left on good terms" and that "they will talk about THAT STUFF later".

I think he will be back.

[Coldrsx]

If Smyth isn't worth that much, how do you justify other Oiler contracts...

Hemsky- $3.5M ($5M in his final year)
Horcoff - $3.6M
Pisani - $2.5M
Roloson $4.5M

you cant...

[Calgarian]

Of course this is about the old...how many times did the Oilers under the old system have to trade their best players/let them walk? Weight, Guerin, Joseph, etc.

They finally get a system that supposedly works, and they let their best player go again. This doesn't send the right message to the fans of Edmonton.

The system has nothing to do with it, Smyth wanted more that the Oilers were willing to offer him, so he opted for another team. Edmonton didn't get the best deal, but if they didn't trade him, and he still decided to leave, they would have got nothing in return. Not the best deal, but not the worst either.

[Coldrsx]

his initials R.S. stand for RENTAL SCORER for today...

he will be back

[Calgarian]

his initials R.S. stand for RENTAL SCORER for today...

he will be back

Don't hold your breath, maybe he will go the way of most NHLers and find out that the grass is greener on the other side of the border (metaphorically and literally). What are Edmonton's prospects like?

[CCF]

The system has nothing to do with it, Smyth wanted more that the Oilers were willing to offer him, so he opted for another team. Edmonton didn't get the best deal, but if they didn't trade him, and he still decided to leave, they would have got nothing in return. Not the best deal, but not the worst either.

He was the best player on that team and has been the face of that franchise for years. He is everything you can ask for in a player. I think that pretty much justifies giving him what he wants.

If he does come back ala Mark Recchi or Doug Weight then obviously it was a great deal on the Oilers part.

[scumtoes]

^

i hope so @ cold

but i still think this team has a pretty bright future w/ or w/o smyth and i predict a cup run after calgary does it next season.

[Calgarian]

^

i hope so @ cold

but i still think this team has a pretty bright future w/ or w/o smyth and i predict a cup run after calgary does it next season.

You mean this season :D

[SHOFEAR]

CCF you are completly wrong. Unlike years past, The oilers could afford him. Given the huge number of free agents that are surfacing evryyear they believe they can get a bigger bang for your buck with somebody else. If your going to drop 6 mil a year on a player why not go to 7 and bring in a stud on defence?

That being said. K-lo owes me a new phone and the poor janators at NREF an apoligy. My phone is in a dozen pieces with buttons and circuit boards all over the place.

[CCF]

CCF you are completly wrong. Unlike years past, The oilers could afford him. Given the huge number of free agents that are surfacing evryyear they believe they can get a bigger bang for your buck with somebody else. If your going to drop 6 mil a year on a player why not go to 7 and bring in a stud on defence?

That being said. K-lo owes me a new phone and the poor janators at NREF an apoligy. My phone is in a dozen pieces with buttons and circuit boards all over the place.

Well who are the Oilers planning on bringing in exactly?

[Hardhatdan]

That hair will never look as good in Islander's colors...damn you Oilers your broke my heart.

[Distill3d]

you know, i've been a Flames fan since birth. i've never once cheered for the Edmonton Oilers (even though my fave player ever was Messier), but i think this move goes up there in the history of the stupidity of the Oilers.

My own opinion, is that you don't trade players who actually provide the Heart and Soul of your hockey team. guys like Ryan Smyth would dive into the pits of hell just to play on your team. Smyth may not have had the numbers of a Gretzky or an Ovechkin, nor the youth of a Crosby or Kopitar, but he provides the one thing every team needs: Soul. this is the second time this season (if you want to include the post season as well) that Edmonton has gotten rid of a player like that. ironically, the other player they didn't sign/traded was sent to Pitsburgh today by Phoenix.

my post season wish for the Oilers: fire Kevin Lowe and hire Mark Messier as GM.

[The Chemist]

I have no idea what the Oilers were thinking letting Smyth go. It'd be the equivalent of the Flames letting Iginla go. It's despicable.

I think the Oilers ownership needs to clean house this off-season and fire Kevin Lowe and probably Craig McTavish too.

[Calgarian]

It was funny how bad Lowe was getting booed during Messier's ceremony. Good day to be a Flames fan.

[ibz]

Lowe was not on the ice or part of the ceremony.

And they werent boos, they were chanting Moooose...as in Messier.

[skrish]

^ Yeah, I thought they were booing Mac T too before I found out they were saying Moose.

[ibz]

To me it looked like MacT read what was Lowes speech.

[Calgarian]

I figured they booed every time they showed Lowe on the jubotron. Coulda swore it was booing, I was laughing my ass off every time i heard it.

[skrish]

^ I think you mean Craig Mactavish

[Calgarian]

^ I think you mean Craig Mactavish

No i meant Lowe, I realise he wasn't on the ice but i figured that since they booed his name and not Mac T (no reason to boo the coach anyway).

[Distill3d]

LOL the only guy to get booed was Bettmen.

I swear, there wasn't a dry eye in the house when Mess came skating out with the Cup in full Oilers gear. loved that moment. my girlfriend asked why i was crying, and i had to explain to her that moment was what hockey is all about. she didn't understand...

[skrish]

^ My bad. BTW, I still think it was booing.

[Coldrsx]

MOOOOOOOOOSE.......real fans understand...others dont.



it is a sad sad day to be an oiler fan.



FUCK

[Distill3d]

it is a sad sad day to be an oiler fan.



FUCK

well, it could be worse. Ryan Smyth could have gotten traded to the Calgary Flames for Jeff Friesen and a couple 5th round draft picks

[christopherj]

I have no idea what the Oilers were thinking letting Smyth go. It'd be the equivalent of the Flames letting Iginla go. It's despicable.

I think the Oilers ownership needs to clean house this off-season and fire Kevin Lowe and probably Craig McTavish too.

They were probably thinking that it would be best to get something for him, than have him leaving this off season for nothing as would have happened otherwise. :)

I agree though, I think Lowe and MacT need to go. It has nothing to do with the Smyth trade though - I just feel a change in management is needed to shake things up (and MacT isn't the best at coaching younger players, imo)

[Hardhatdan]

not even the 7.50$ heroin beers could calm my anguish...why didnt someone jump sacktavish on the bench?

Now I guess I'll just have to cheer against Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Ottowa in the playoffs...Montreal I am undecided on you.

[Distill3d]

(and MacT isn't the best at coaching younger players, imo)

one too many falls on the ice without a helmet will do that to a guy. :cheers:

[Calalb]

I also wonder what this says to Oiler fans.

For years the Edmonton front office claimed that they couldn't work under the old system. So then the new system comes along, complete with salary cap, and they still deal their best player.

I have to agree. This has to be pretty hard to take for Oiler fans. After watching the Oilers/Phoenix game tonite they looked like a team that just lost their best player.

[zerokarma]

Yannic Perreault to the Leafs. Watch out now.

That is the typical deadline trade for Toronto, re-acquire an old former Leaf for a draft pick.

[zerokarma]

Now I guess I'll just have to cheer against Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Ottowa in the playoffs...Montreal I am undecided on you.

The way Raycroft has been playing I wouldn't count on Toronto making the playoffs, for the majority of the season they haven't even been able to crack the 8th spot.

[Calgarian]

The way Raycroft has been playing I wouldn't count on Toronto making the playoffs, for the majority of the season they haven't even been able to crack the 8th spot.

If the laughs keep losing to the habs they won't for sure. man this is gonna be sweet, no Oilers or Leafs in the playoffs, my 2 most hated teams on the outside looking in. Here's hoping for a Calgary Montreal final ala 1986-89.

[Jay in Cowtown]

I have to agree. This has to be pretty hard to take for Oiler fans. After watching the Oilers/Phoenix game tonite they looked like a team that just lost their best player.

Couldn't agree more, they looked lost...

I guess Lowe thought Smyth wasn't the franchise player he wanted, and instead of resigning (knowing the playoffs are all but lost) he traded him and made what might be the smartest decision... something Toronto and Colorado probably should have done yesterday too.

[habsfan]

Here's hoping for a Calgary Montreal final ala 1986-89.


As much as i'd like to see that, I doubt my boys will make it that far. IF they make to the playoffs, it'll take a small miracle!

[feepa]

Canoe wrote:

Flames' turn is next

By ERIC FRANCIS -- Sun Media





With Kevin Lowe tearing the heart out of the Oilers yesterday, the Calgary Flames unofficially clinched a playoff spot: Without Ryan Smyth, Edmonton is out of the hunt.

But before Flames fans take to the Red Mile in celebration of their third-straight year in the playoff party, perhaps Calgarians should take a minute to pause for those less fortunate souls in Edmonton.

After all, next year at this time the Flames will almost undoubtedly find themselves in a similar predicament with captain Jarome Iginla.

Or franchise netminder Miikka Kiprusoff.

Both will become unrestricted free agents July 1, 2008, and will command the league's top dollar in their respective positions.

The Flames won't be able to afford both.

Especially considering Alex Tanguay will make $5 million the following year and Robyn Regehr, Daymond Langkow and Craig Conroy also will be UFAs. Dion Phaneuf will be a restricted free agent too.

While high turnover-rates are the new reality of today's NHL, the devastation Edmonton feels today with Smyth's shocking trade is nothing compared to the loss Calgary will feel if Iginla is shipped out of his home province.

"I'm sure it was a very tough decision, but that's strictly business," said Flames GM Darryl Sutter, who was asked how many GMs could make a tough move like that, knowing how unpopular it would be.

"Kevin just did, and I could. That's two. Quite honestly, you can't let emotions be part of it - you have to make a business decision."

Don't be fooled into believing Sutter is bluffing - the numbers simply don't add up since both Iginla and Kiprusoff will command roughly $8 million annually. So, one will stay. One will go.

Lowe's only cushion is the fact the Oilers weren't a legitimate playoff team anyway. Sutter won't have that "luxury."

Have pity, Flames fans - next year, the pain could be yours

[Coldrsx]

curious to see the 07/08 Oilers and Flames...

[Calgarian]

Like I said, that's why we have to win our cup now!

[Jay in Cowtown]

If the Flames have another dismal playoff performance this season... it wouldn't pain me to see them part with Iginla, Conroy and Regehr before the start of next season, while they are still worth something... you can rest assure this is Amonte's (sadly) & McCarty's final showing, which will free up some cap space. I'd say the only ones that should absolutely be signed when their contracts are up, should be Phaneuf, Kipper & Langkow.

[Calgarian]

If i had to choose between Iginla and Kiprusoff, i would go with Kiprusoff. A good goalie is more important to a team than a single good goalscorer. We proved that we can win without Iginla, and if Huselius can keep up his play next season, we will be fine with out Iginla. It will still suck to see him go.

[Calgarian]

If the Flames have another dismal playoff performance this season... it wouldn't pain me to see them part with Iginla, Conroy and Regehr before the start of next season, while they are still worth something... you can rest assure this is Amonte's (sadly) & McCarty's final showing, which will free up some cap space. I'd say the only ones that should absolutely be signed when their contracts are up, should be Phaneuf, Kipper & Langkow.

I seriously doubt that Sutter would part ways with Regehr.

[The Chemist]

Who's to say Calgary couldn't afford both Iginla and Kiprusoff, anyway? The salary cap keeps going up.

[Jay in Cowtown]

If i had to choose between Iginla and Kiprusoff, i would go with Kiprusoff. A good goalie is more important to a team than a single good goalscorer. We proved that we can win without Iginla, and if Huselius can keep up his play next season, we will be fine with out Iginla. It will still suck to see him go.

Absolutely... the first key to victory in the NHL is a good goalie, look at Vancouver, or the Flames before this season... it's key!

I'll hate to see Iggy go, but this team has plenty of depth... and young talent coming outta their asses... if they play their cards right, the Flames should be a playoff contender for the next 4 years.

[Calgarian]

lets see if we can start by re-gaining a share of first in the NW.

[Distill3d]

Iggy should pull a Lanny:

win a cup and retire. I couldn't imagine Iggy in any jersey other then Calgary. Trust me, we'll find the money to keep them both (Iggy and Kipper) even if it means unloading a few players.

[Coldrsx]

maybe iggy will come up north...to his home city:>

[Coldrsx]

fuck im sad

http://www.newyorkislanders.com/a/i/splash022807.jpg

[Hardhatdan]

fuck im sad

http://www.newyorkislanders.com/a/i/splash022807.jpg

no

[Hardhatdan]

fuck im sad

http://www.newyorkislanders.com/a/i/splash022807.jpg
no

[Hardhatdan]

fuck im sad

http://www.newyorkislanders.com/a/i/splash022807.jpg
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[Calgarian]

fuck im sad

http://www.newyorkislanders.com/a/i/splash022807.jpg

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!

[Calgarian]

Holy crap the Flames won a shootout.

[skrish]

Holy crap the Flames won a shootout.

Did you see Playfair trying to fight back a grin? That last spin-o-rama move took me by surprise.

[jawagord]

fuck im sad

http://www.newyorkislanders.com/a/i/splash022807.jpg


Yes, while it sucks to be an Oilers fan right now (doesn't it always) take heart, Edmonton still has a team unlike Quebec and Winnipeg. The bad news, besides writing off the rest of this season, is when a low(e) scoring team like the Oilers trades it's leading goal scorer for minor leaguers I don't see the Oilers reloading next year, they will struggle just to get back to the current level. Most likely this is going to be a multi-year rebuilding and several years of missing the playoffs. As for Smyth returning to Edmonton, I think those chances are small, the puck is now clearly in the Islanders end for signing Smyth long term and they seem pretty happy to be getting him.

The addition of Smyth could be just the lift the Islanders need to make a strong Stanley Cup run, coach Ted Nolan said on Wednesday.
Nolan said the acquisition had lifted morale in the Islanders' locker room.
"I mentioned to a couple of guys that we got Ryan, and the excitement on their faces and the smile on their faces, they looked like six-year-old kids back in junior hockey," said Nolan in a conference call.
Smyth's leadership qualities would be a real asset to his new team, he added.
"Probably the most important thing is his demeanour and his attitude and his character inside that dressing room," the Islanders' first-year coach said.

[The Chemist]

Did you see Playfair trying to fight back a grin? That last spin-o-rama move took me by surprise.

I think that was a smile of relief as much as anything else. Kipper was fantastic in that shootout - that pokecheck was great. I think he's been practicing, a lot.

A great win for the team - they needed that, really badly.

[Boris2k7]

LOL, apparently they had my Great Grandmother back on TV in Edmonton bitching about Ryan Smyth leaving the Oilers... interviews with the media yesterday, today, and tomorrow apparently.

[Hootch]

Most likely this is going to be a multi-year rebuilding and several years of missing the playoffs.

I support a full rebuild. Look at Pittsburgh. All the fairweathers won't like it, which means the revenue will take a huge hit, but it will be worth it.

[SD]

I'm not sure what all the fuss is over Ryan Smyth being traded. There are people actually comparing it to the Gretzky trade.

I know what he means to the Oilers, but if they couldn't get a deal done Lowe was very smart to trade him for something. He may not have gotten the best package, but he does have another 1st round pick, one that's potentially a lottery pick.

The Oilers have a decent amount of cap room and they have a pretty good chance of resigning him.

If I was a hardcore Oiler fan I'd be glad my GM was proactive enough to get something for a player you may have lost for nothing in the offseason.

[Calgarian]

Did you see Playfair trying to fight back a grin? That last spin-o-rama move took me by surprise.

I thought Playfair was going to buirst out laughing, that was a smile of relief. That little spinorama was kind of sad actually, if you want to score on that you have to get the goalie moving laterally, he just stopped right in front of kiprusoff and tried it, Kipper read it the whole way.

[LordMandeep]

leafland sucks...they don't need a good team and doubt they will seriousily try to anyway becayse they will get sacks full of cash no matter how much they suck.

[SD]

leafland sucks...they don't need a good team and doubt they will seriousily try to anyway becayse they will get sacks full of cash no matter how much they suck.

If that's the case then why bother spending the amount of money they spend on payroll each year?

[Wooster]

It was the miracle on ice last night. Kipper stops all three shots, AND Iginla scored in the shootout. Does this mean the flames will start winning on the road now?!

nah, probably not.