The Great Canadian 2011-2012 NHL season discussion thread - Page 45

artvandelay · #**881** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 1:56 AM**

I think my Canuck hatred has reached an all time high - I'm truly hoping for an Oilers win tonight.

Ew.

freeweed · #**882** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 1:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

it would be nice to ship off Stajan's useless ass for some youthful energy and a potential future for the Flames.

I'd trade Stajan for a bag of pucks right now. Literally. He's never been any good. Sutter must have drank some Toronto Kool-Aid when he traded for him, let alone that ridiculous contract.

PS: Nicko, new avatar? Given up on your team already?

Calgarian · #**883** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 2:07 PM**

Man Luongo's days in Vancouver are numbered, they have to be. He is the most over rated goalie in the league!

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Originally Posted by freeweed

I'd trade Stajan for a bag of pucks right now. Literally. He's never been any good. Sutter must have drank some Toronto Kool-Aid when he traded for him, let alone that ridiculous contract.

I don't know what Sutter was thinking with half the trades he made. He got rid of all the good players (save for Iggy, Kipper and Regehr) and created a team full of second and third liners, with no prospects.

Urban_Genius · #**884** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 3:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Man Luongo's days in Vancouver are numbered, they have to be. He is the most over rated goalie in the league!

I don't know what Sutter was thinking with half the trades he made. He got rid of all the good players (save for Iggy, Kipper and Regehr) and created a team full of second and third liners, with no prospects.

I agree, but they cant trade that albatross contract. Easily the worse contract and most overated player in the league. Cory schneider is a far better goalie. Going to be a long ten years in vancouver.

SHOFEAR · #**885** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 3:50 PM**

Vancouver continues to be incredibly soft.

Calgarian · #**886** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 3:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urban_Genius

I agree, but they cant trade that albatross contract. Easily the worse contract and most overated player in the league. Cory schneider is a far better goalie. Going to be a long ten years in vancouver.

I'm sure soeone will take Luongo, he is a pretty good goalie, just not very consistent. Someone call Charles Wang and Garth Snow, they like loading up on goaltenders. lol

MrOilers · #**887** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 4:06 PM**

Luongo has 10 years left on his contract, which is very expensive to boot.

Good luck finding a team that would trade for that.

The_Architect · #**888** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 4:07 PM**

Luongo for Gustavsson + Komisarek?

LeftCoaster · #**889** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 5:21 PM**

I think Lu needs to go to a non hockey market.

He is still a very skilled goaltender, he just clearly cannot handle the pressure.

I still love the guy but I wouldn't mind seeing him go for something young and easy on the cap. Free up some room for a much needed big D man.

freeweed · #**890** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 5:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I think Lu needs to go to a non hockey market.

He is still a very skilled goaltender, he just clearly cannot handle the pressure.

This is my thinking, too. He obviously is bothered by the intense media scrutiny and it shows in his play.

It showed when he basically slammed his teammate for daring to pose nude in a magazine. I think Bobby Lu is a bit of a shy prude. Not quite the media star successful hockey players have to be in this country.

Ayreonaut · #**891** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 5:53 PM**

I say he can still be successful in Vancouver. If the media is getting to him, maybe he could go the Kipper route and become a mute.

If he can ignore everything around him and only focus on his game, he'll do fine in the long run.

Nicko999 · #**892** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 10:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

PS: Nicko, new avatar? Given up on your team already?

No, I change it occasionally and right now the Habs don't deserve to be in my avatar. New avy will come once Martin is fired.

They asked Lars Eller last Saturday what adjustment the team made once Gustavsson came in to replace Reimer in the second. Eller was surprised as he though Reimer played the whole game.

Last game, we saw the assistant coach pull the goalie because Martin wasn't even paying attention to the game.

I think it's time for a change, Martin has lost his mind. The Habs have blow up leads in 5 games so far this season (league worst) when we're usually one of the best at defending.

Hopefully Philly will be kind to us tonight.

EDIT: **** wrong guy. Next is Martin... PLEASE!!!

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Habs fire Perry Pearn, assistant coach

http://twitter.com/#!/nhlupdate/stat...16592482926593

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"I want to thank Perry Pearn for his contribution to the Canadiens’ organization over the past three years. He remains a very knowledgeable coach with a strong work ethic and is a true professional. I offered Perry to remain with the organization in a different role,” said Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier.

http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=597611

Coldrsx · #**893** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 11:01 PM**

An Oil win over the nuks and a deal today to approve our new $450,000,000.00 DOWNTOWN ARENA opening for the 2015-16 season.

A good 24hrs indeed.

Calgarian · #**894** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 11:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by MrOilers

Luongo has 10 years left on his contract, which is very expensive to boot.

Good luck finding a team that would trade for that.

Yeah, definitely a tough sell. This is why you never sign anyone to a contract that long, especially a goalie!

Calgarian · #**895** Posted **Oct 26, 2011, 11:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

An Oil win over the nuks and a deal today to approve our new $450,000,000.00 DOWNTOWN ARENA opening for the 2015-16 season.

A good 24hrs indeed.

Good job Edmonton! now all you need is that elusive $100 million. At least this way the plans can start.

freeweed · #**896** Posted **Oct 27, 2011, 12:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

a deal today to approve our new $450,000,000.00 DOWNTOWN ARENA opening for the 2015-16 season.

So jealous. Calgarians are being absolute cheapskates about a new arena, and having already lived in a city that lost its team due to a lack of new facility... I'm not looking forward to the years ahead if something doesn't give.

mintzilla · #**897** Posted **Oct 27, 2011, 1:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

So jealous. Calgarians are being absolute cheapskates about a new arena, and having already lived in a city that lost its team due to a lack of new facility... I'm not looking forward to the years ahead if something doesn't give.

i am confused, with the amount of corporate support your city has i would have thought it would be pretty easy to get the funding privately. hell naming rights alone would probably go for a pretty penny.

care to inform the ignorant (me) of the situation down south?

Darkoshvilli · #**898** Posted **Oct 27, 2011, 2:22 AM**

So this is what a win feels like! Pacioretty is a beast. Lets hope nobody gets stretchered off against the Bruins tomorrow.

Ayreonaut · #**899** Posted **Oct 27, 2011, 3:26 AM**

I've got 4 Flyers on my team, and they were -9 tonight. Rough.

Nicko999 · #**900** Posted **Oct 27, 2011, 4:02 AM**

Wow, Pacioretty should ALWAYS play injured...

Last year: Cracked rib, didn't miss a game and scored 2 goals next game
Tonight: Ligament damage in wrist, didn't miss a game scored 2 goals and had 3 pts.

Said it last year, Pacioretty is the best offensive forward on this team.

Third in the league in even strength pts...

Congrats to Price for his 100th win... 7th youngest goalie ever to reach that mark.