Brendan Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 God damn it Winnipeg every time you absolutely have to win a game you completely kick it against a team that sucks. Stop that. Carolina is trying so hard to give you that crappy division. Take it.I'm less interested in an Iginla trade now that I know he only wants to go to Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, or VANCOUVER. Just stay home if that's the case.What the hell could Vancouver trade us? Their prospect pool is emptier than ours. I guess they could give us one green man, but just like the Sedin's, separating them would cause them to be irrelevant and awful.Is Vancouver nearing a Flames/Sharks sort of day of reckoning? I figured they were always in good shape.They'll be with us in 3 years I take it. Granted they've at least been of cup level for a while now, but as you've seen this year, the cracks are starting to show. Kesler is always injured and even when healthy isn't nearly his one great year self. They traded their one prospect of note for more "grit", which they thought they needed.Sure, they may have established themselves like a Toronto/Montreal type destination for free agents, but just ask Calgary and San Jose how that works out. Mike Gillis has supposedly made calls to every team asking for a third line center, he's showing how desperate that team is getting. He and ole AV are on the hot seat.Oh please, they might be mediocre but they won't be any where near the Flames. The Sedins aren't going anywhere and that will alone keep the team competitive. Kesler has had some bad luck lately but is still better than any forward on the Flames. The prospect pool is pretty weak but Kassian will figure it out eventually and their last two first rounders look solid. The eventual Luongo trade will hopefully bring back a decent prospect too. Not being Calgary will also help in attracting free agents to keep the team competive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 What happens in three years after three first round exits or three years of no Cup?Right now. You can't sit here and tell me that they're nearly good enough to win a Stanley Cup. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I said in my first post that they'll be mediocre but they won't be :censored:ing Calgary. Their core is all locked up and whether its Luongo or Schnieder they'll have a franchise goalie.I believe they can win a cup if they get the Kesler from 2010 back. A third line center would be nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Is it too early to say that Rick Nash is just a black hole of hockey?He and Jay Bouwmeester need to get together.They need to go to that bar owned by Bertuzzi and light up the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I said in my first post that they'll be mediocre but they won't be :censored:ing Calgary. Their core is all locked up and whether its Luongo or Schnieder they'll have a franchise goalie.I believe they can win a cup if they get the Kesler from 2010 back. A third line center would be nice too.Haha! Luongo's been as inconsistent as ever and Schnieder's proven he's not starting material. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Maybe Nash and Bouwmeester can come to the Lightning. This team...is awful. And Capper can't even enjoy it today, since it's the Senators who are taking this team behind the woodshed this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I said in my first post that they'll be mediocre but they won't be :censored:ing Calgary. Their core is all locked up and whether its Luongo or Schnieder they'll have a franchise goalie.I believe they can win a cup if they get the Kesler from 2010 back. A third line center would be nice too.Haha! Luongo's been as inconsistent as ever and Schnieder's proven he's not starting material.They were both two of best goalies earlier in the season and Schnieders been solid over the last few games. Luongos been a franchise goalie for over 10 years, a couples bad games doesn't mean he loses that status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK29 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Is it too early to say that Rick Nash is just a black hole of hockey?Hmmm... Columbus has Nash for some years, they don't win. What could be the problem? Carter: Cup finals, 40 goal scorer in Philly, yeah, let's bring him in.Lol, nopeCarter Leaves for Kings, They win cupNash leaves, Columbus goes on a mid-season tear and is looking in at a playoff spot.Meanwhile Glen Sather is trying to appeal the Blue Jackets case of "No trades-backsies"I mean, the problem was just under their noses the entire time...Or maybe Foligno helped #overconfidentSensfan DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT HOCKEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK29 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 oh, and on NHL.com's showing of Latendresse's goal today, did anybody else see a Lightning fan get up and cheer when they showed the upper level?Shortly after you can see him begin to weep silentlyEdit: Girl on right: "We scored? Naw son, I'm eating Pie" DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT HOCKEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Is it too early to say that Rick Nash is just a black hole of hockey?So is this going to be considered a hockey application of the "Ewing Theory?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Patrick Ewing >>>>>>>>>>>> Rick Nash. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Meanwhile Glen Sather is trying to appeal the Blue Jackets case of "No trades-backsies"Wow, Glen Sather. Hadn't heard that name in a while; I went to Wikipedia because I couldn't believe he was still the Rangers' GM. Anybody else remember when he first went to New York and there was such a frenzy about how he was a genius in Edmonton but he just didn't have the money to build a team? And how he was gonna dominate with his brains and the Rangers' money? Hasn't quite worked out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Is it too early to say that Rick Nash is just a black hole of hockey?So is this going to be considered a hockey application of the "Ewing Theory?"Not really. Injuries to players mean everyone else has to step up. Columbus actually got players (and a pick) in exchange for Rick Nash.Besides, Jordan or no Jordan, the Ewing Knicks did get to the Finals in 1994 and were one game (and two chances) away from the championship. It's not really a fair comp. at all.Meanwhile Glen Sather is trying to appeal the Blue Jackets case of "No trades-backsies"Wow, Glen Sather. Hadn't heard that name in a while; I went to Wikipedia because I couldn't believe he was still the Rangers' GM. Anybody else remember when he first went to New York and there was such a frenzy about how he was a genius in Edmonton but he just didn't have the money to build a team? And how he was gonna dominate with his brains and the Rangers' money? Hasn't quite worked out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Meanwhile Glen Sather is trying to appeal the Blue Jackets case of "No trades-backsies"Wow, Glen Sather. Hadn't heard that name in a while; I went to Wikipedia because I couldn't believe he was still the Rangers' GM. Anybody else remember when he first went to New York and there was such a frenzy about how he was a genius in Edmonton but he just didn't have the money to build a team? And how he was gonna dominate with his brains and the Rangers' money? Hasn't quite worked out...I equate the "Glen Sather is a genius" praise with the "Phil Jackson is the greatest coach in NBA history" praise. Yeah, it's easy to succeed when your players are far and away the best. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 That's apples to oranges. Managing to balance the enormous egos of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, and later Shaq and Kobe is not exactly a task anyone could just "do". Even Jackson was exasperated by it come June of 2004.Regarding Glen Sather, I like to think that he just went senile once he became the Rangers GM. In the early 00's, that organization was the NHL equivalent to the Dan Snyder Redskins, throwing money at marquee players everywhere, and not getting results out of it. Even since the lockout, the Rangers have only had one season where they weren't merely an "above average: but actually a legitimately strong team, and that was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK29 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 And they were a damn fine team last year and that's the excuse we're going for DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT HOCKEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 And they were a damn fine team last year...But they were a Ward penalty away from elimination. Matter of fact, I have not seen an NHL #1 seed in a while with that many lucky wins than last year's Rangers. But that's my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 And they were a damn fine team last year and that's the excuse we're going forBut probably not as good as their record indicated.I don't know. I read Bill Simmons mammoth piece on the Ewing Theory on Grantland just earlier this week. I read all his examples of possible application. This one doesn't pass the snuff test for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The Maple Leafs top the Bruins for the first time in nine tries! Not only is it a great win but it's a needed win as well. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 God I can't bear the thought of Simmons crowing about Ewing Theory if the Jackets make the playoffs. It's Rick Nash. It's more like Michael Olowokandi Theory. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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