Official Offseason/2009 Draft Thread Part IV

Continuez llol

T-minus seven and a half hours!

huzzah!

I think we should trade down and take a gamble with Roussel. He's exactly the kind of defenseman we need. Also, if he was born three days later, he wouldn't be eligible until 2010. I'm convinced he'd be a top-15 pick next year.

I'm excited! Its on versus right?

I'm excited! Its on versus right?

Yes and the NHL network and i believe nhl.com

Anyone have any idea what time approximately will we pick?

Phaneuf, Iginla, Regehr

for

Pandolfo, Madden's UFA rights, Rod Pelley, and the clothes that Sutter left in NJ


get it done Lou

Anyone have any idea what time approximately will we pick?

8:10 or so...maybe closer to 8:30

I think we should trade down and take a gamble with Roussel. He's exactly the kind of defenseman we need. Also, if he was born three days later, he wouldn't be eligible until 2010. I'm convinced he'd be a top-15 pick next year.

100 percent agreed. I couldn't stop thinking about him (no homo) as a player last night that would be perfect for us. We could probably make a couple trades and pick up some 2nd and 3rd rounders to get down to the 29th or 30th slot and pick him.

So. Is Kaberle getting dealt? Is Lecavalier getting dealt? Thoughts?

yes and no.

yes and no.

I think Kaberle goes here Philly or Beantown. Here is least likely IMO.

I thought Kaberle would only get traded for a higher draft pick but apparently a team offered a player plus a draft pick for him according to TSN. Who really knows at this point. I just can't wait to watch it all aspire on TV tonight.

The cap is set at 56.8M, up 100K from last year.

I thought Kaberle would only get traded for a higher draft pick but apparently a team offered a player plus a draft pick for him according to TSN. Who really knows at this point. I just can't wait to watch it all aspire on TV tonight.

I, like many, think Kaberle will go to Philly for JVR and ****.

The cap is set at 56.8M, up 100K from last year.

Nice to see they finally settled it. I think we will be seeing alot of signings after the draft on saturday night or on sunday. What time does the draft usually end on saturday?

I, like many, think Kaberle will go to Philly for JVR and ****.

I think that deal would be pretty sweet for both teams. Toronto's in rebuild mode and Philly is looking to win now. Good deal for both if JVR pans out. I have a feeling Burke will try to get Giroux from them, but on the other hand I would hope if Holmgren was smart, he would hang up the phone right there.

The cap is set at 56.8M, up 100K from last year.

I'm not surprised at all. The players are clearly hoping for a rebound in the economy by the time next season gets rolling.

Boston offered Kessel for Kaberle and the 7th pick according to Bobby Mac.:huh:

Hahahaha:

Darren Dreger says Vincent Lecavalier is in town, but with trade rumours flying, has turned off his cell phone for the day.

I hope Tavares doesn't suffer from Stamkos syndrome. That poor lad was hyped to an unfair level. It's not like he had a bad rookie season by any stretch, but expectations for him were so high. Hopefully JT can speak with his play.

I hope Tavares doesn't suffer from Stamkos syndrome. That poor lad was hyped to an unfair level. It's not like he had a bad rookie season by any stretch, but expectations for him were so high. Hopefully JT can speak with his play.

Stamkos started to turn it around towards the end of the year. Stamkos' real issue was the team he was on didn't know what it wanted to do. They wanted to win last year and Stamkos probably should've been down in juniors instead of getting 4th line minutes. Then when they realized they suck and went into rebuilding mode his minutes increased and his play picked up.

Stamkos started to turn it around towards the end of the year. Stamkos' real issue was the team he was on didn't know what it wanted to do. They wanted to win last year and Stamkos probably should've been down in juniors instead of getting 4th line minutes. Then when they realized they suck and went into rebuilding mode his minutes increased and his play picked up.

That team is so badly mismanaged, I don't even know where to start. Here they are at the draft again.

The cap is set at 56.8M, up 100K from last year.

do you have link?

That team is so badly mismanaged, I don't even know where to start. Here they are at the draft again.

:nod:

The odd part is that their is a good amount of young talent on that team too. They have a good goalie. A great top line. Stamkos, Maszaros, Ranger, and some others but the team is just so poorly run they waste all the talent. The Matt Carle situation was a fine example of how far they have their heads up their *****.

I hope Tavares doesn't suffer from Stamkos syndrome. That poor lad was hyped to an unfair level. It's not like he had a bad rookie season by any stretch, but expectations for him were so high. Hopefully JT can speak with his play.

He won't. Stamkos suffered not from the hype but because his coaches/the entire organization didn't know what the **** they were doing with him for 2/3rds of the year, ingeniously managing to find the developmental dead-zone between rushing and not rushing him.

The user's manual with Tavares comes with about one instruction: put him on the powerplay. He'll get his shots and he'll get his goals starting day 1.

Anyone have any idea what time approximately will we pick?

just watch the whole draft, it's gunna be exciting.

:nod:

The odd part is that their is a good amount of young talent on that team too. They have a good goalie. A great top line. Stamkos, Maszaros, Ranger, and some others but the team is just so poorly run they waste all the talent. The Matt Carle situation was a fine example of how far they have their heads up their *****.
There's no question that with the talent on their team they could have been a playoff team rather than a lottery team. Lecavalier and MSL, anyone? Yet they find a way to suck. I think Lecavalier will be dealt tonight. It's time for them to cash in.

He won't. Stamkos suffered not from the hype but because his coaches/the entire organization didn't know what the **** they were doing with him for 2/3rds of the year, ingeniously managing to find the developmental dead-zone between rushing and not rushing him.

The user's manual with Tavares comes with about one instruction: put him on the powerplay. He'll get his shots and he'll get his goals starting day 1.
Not gonna lie, I'm actually pretty pumped to see Tavares in our division. I'm definitely going to make a point of watching the Isles' home opener. He is going to spark a renaissance tonight.

There's no question that with the talent on their team they could have been a playoff team rather than a lottery team. Lecavalier and MSL, anyone? Yet they find a way to suck. I think Lecavalier will be dealt tonight. It's time for them to cash in.


Not gonna lie, I'm actually pretty pumped to see Tavares in our division. I'm definitely going to make a point of watching the Isles' home opener. He is going to spark a renaissance tonight.

I'd feel for the fans but I want the Isles to take Matt......the reaction live on TSN would be more then worth it.

The cap is set at 56.8M, up 100K from last year.

http://www.codeodor.com/images/oh-my-its-linus.jpg

The cap is set at 56.8M, up 100K from last year.

Awesome, now Lou can go sign Oduya already.

do you have link?
It's from TSN's draft day blog.

just watch the whole draft, it's gunna be exciting.

Oh I will, I just wanted to know what time I would be at the draft party till.

I liked what I read about Landon Ferraro. 17-year old center who scored 37 goals (9th best in the WHL) for an awful Red Deer Rebels team. He reportedly has speed to burn and an innate knack to hit the back of the net. Son of Ray Ferraro, not that that should matter much in his selection.

I just think it's really impressive that a kid younger than his piers and on a bad team could do that well. His assist totals would undoubtedly rise if he had better teammates.

no thanks on Ferraro

I liked what I read about Landon Ferraro. 17-year old center who scored 37 goals (9th best in the WHL) for an awful Red Deer Rebels team. He reportedly has speed to burn and an innate knack to hit the back of the net. Son of Ray Ferraro, not that that should matter much in his selection.

I just think it's really impressive that a kid younger than his piers and on a bad team could do that well. His assist totals would undoubtedly rise if he had better teammates.



http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/Northside-Piers-Pier-1108.jpg

no thanks on Ferraro

Any particular reason why? He accomplishments last season are very impressive.

Ha ha yeah, peers.

Where is C-O Roussel slotted to go in the draft? Like a general idea... Late 1st, mid 2nd, etc...


Nevermind, he's 37th on TSN's preview.

Anyone have intentions of purchasing season tickets tonight? I got an email from the Devils saying I'd get "20% of your purchase."

I have no problems splitting that with anyone. Onlny requirement is a 20% deposit.

So, in short, if you want to save 10% on STs send me a PM.

He won't. Stamkos suffered not from the hype but because his coaches/the entire organization didn't know what the **** they were doing with him for 2/3rds of the year, ingeniously managing to find the developmental dead-zone between rushing and not rushing him.

That whole franchise is a circus. Koules is out of his mind, Barrie's not much better. They were advertising films on their goalie's mask at one point. Can you imagine Marty putting up with that? If they tried to make him do that, he would tell them to go **** themselves and then continue pimping that MB30 rubbish he's got now. Also, their defence is a complete mess. They had like 50 different defencemen suited up at one point or another over the past season.

Second round happy DD list:

Roussel
Tatar
Haula
Roy

The Draft will probably be streamed somewhere tonight right?


Damn I really need to get Versus. :shakehead

The Draft will probably be streamed somewhere tonight right?


Damn I really need to get Versus. :shakehead

nhl.com has it i think.

The Draft will probably be streamed somewhere tonight right?


Damn I really need to get Versus. :shakehead

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/nhl-icehockey/39835-nhl-entry-draft-streams.html

It's from TSN's draft day blog.

I realized it after i posted, but was too lazy to delete....

No wthat this has been posted, we can try to speculate the Offersheeted RFA's

I have a full list of Desireable players, but will put the guys i think will get the most attention if niot re-signed by July 1

1. Ryan Callahan NYR
2. Travis Zajac NJD
3. David Booth FLA
4. Cam Barker CHi
5. Brandon Dubinsky-NYR
6. Jack Johnson-LA
7. Drew Stafford-BUF

Ahh sweet. Thanks guys!

Want
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Fail:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?pollId=73640

Fail:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?pollId=73640

Wow, even Minnesota got it wrong. You'd think the "State of Hockey" would get it at least. Kudos to Rhode Island and Hawaii, of all places, for getting it right.

Fail:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?pollId=73640

At least RI knows what they're talking about.

Ricky Rubio's agent lulz

Wow, even Minnesota got it wrong. You'd think the "State of Hockey" would get it at least. Kudos to Rhode Island and Hawaii, of all places, for getting it right.

but only 4 people voted in Hawaii

This shows how tuned people are to the soccer team, too. How did everybody think Tavares is a midfielder on the team?

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I would like for the Devils to pick up some more skill in this draft, but I like what I read about Joonas Nattinen.

EDIT: For the second round.

Want
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w10/lucziggy/wantlistNHL2009Draft.png

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according to the *********** twitter burke is sitting down with lou on the draft floor

according to the *********** twitter burke is sitting down with lou on the draft floor

Who's twitter? I'd like to check it out.

who is ***********???

you know what I'd like to see? one of the players either hanging out or signing autographs getting traded. "oh... what the ****?" "but, Bryce, you didn't sign this puck I'm gonna try to put on E-Bay for $3.99!" "go **** yourself, you fat sack of crap!"

better get going. I don't want to miss the riot on the Island. Should be able to see the smoke from the big concourse window.

you know what I'd like to see? one of the players either hanging out or signing autographs getting traded. "oh... what the ****?" "but, Bryce, you didn't sign this puck I'm gonna try to put on E-Bay for $3.99!" "go **** yourself, you fat sack of crap!"

better get going. I don't want to miss the riot on the Island. Should be able to see the smoke from the big concourse window.

dude the Islanders better not **** this up. Then again they wouldn't be the Islanders if they didn't **** this up.

Atlanta has made it known that the 4th overall pick is available....!!!

I'd trade this years 1st and 3rd (#23 and #84), next year's 2nd rounder plus choice of Jay Pandolfo or Bryce Salvador for the pick!

We still have #54 this year along with #72.

funny, I actually had a dream that we someone picked Brayden Schenn. That could happen! Then we use #54 for a defenseman and #72 on a goalie.

Thoughts?

won't happen.

atlanta isnt that dumb but i wish they were

I know..just dreaming...we need some top noth prospects and that pretty tough when you constantly pick in the bottom half.....if you can trade up for a potential star, why no try..

If they stand pat, and assuming no one falls to far,I'd be happy with any one of the following:

D-men: DeHaan, Rundblad, Erixon, Olsen
Forwards: Josefson, Kreider, Ashton.

I'm mixed on Palmeri and Holland.

according to the *********** twitter burke is sitting down with lou on the draft floor

Burke and Lou go way back. It's probably nothing.

I know..just dreaming...we need some top noth prospects and that pretty tough when you constantly pick in the bottom half.....if you can trade up for a potential star, why no try..

If they stand pat, and assuming no one falls to far,I'd be happy with any one of the following:

D-men: DeHaan, Rundblad, Erixon, Olsen
Forwards: Josefson, Kreider, Ashton.

I'm mixed on Palmeri and Holland.

if some one starts to slip down to the late teens(18-20 range) then I could see Lou trading up a few spots to grab them but to trade up to the top 10 from the mid 20's takes a lot of assets and in a draft that is as deepas this it's probably not worth doing.

Draft preview show on the NHL Network starts in 10. Wooooo!

Draft preview show on the NHL Network starts in 10. Wooooo!

thank god I'm bored out of my mind over here.

if some one starts to slip down to the late teens(18-20 range) then I could see Lou trading up a few spots to grab them but to trade up to the top 10 from the mid 20's takes a lot of assets and in a draft that is as deepas this it's probably not worth doing.

I agree... a top 10 is a stretch without giving up alot. However, Boston was rumored to be interested in trading up a couple of spots for a guy they think will be available at 23rd. That's our pick! Maybe we can move back 2 places to 25th, as we did with Washington last year, and pick up another 2nd rounder (Boston's would be number 56 I think). Theres a good chance at least one of the above guys will be around at #25. Rumor is Boston likes Kreider...but so do I!

I agree... a top 10 is a stretch without giving up alot. However, Boston was rumored to be interested in trading up a couple of spots for a guy they think will be available at 23rd. That's our pick! Maybe we can move back 2 places to 25th, as we did with Washington last year, and pick up another 2nd rounder (Boston's would be number 56 I think). Theres a good chance at least one of the above guys will be around at #25. Rumor is Boston likes Kreider...but so do I!

haha I want Kreider too. I don't mind moving back if it gets us more picks.

Today has been dragging on forever. And with my luck, of course I didn't end up going to the draft party.

And watching NHL Network has me thinking that I don't really care what position our first round pick plays. By the time a 20-something overall pick is ready to make an impact, a franchise's situation can change so dramatically. I don't think you can go wrong just picking the BPA.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282945

According to Dreger, Nieds is playing next season. If he negotiates a contract with the Ducks tonight we could see Pronger moved.

nieds needs to negotiate a nice cheap one year deal with us.

I am so excited. Like, Christmas status.

dude the Islanders better not **** this up. Then again they wouldn't be the Islanders if they didn't **** this up.

Reports are that the Islanders are going to pass on both Tavaras and Hedman and take Duchene.

That will start the riots on LI. They all there want Tavaras, you could probably sell them on Hedman but to pass on both will put the Coliseum upin flames.

Maybe that's what the Islanders want as then the county will be forced to build it. :sarcasm:

I am so excited. Like, Christmas status.

dont, nothing ever happens for us

Duchene and Hedman will both be better players than Tavares.

I think the Devils are going to make a trade that's going to surprise everyone except me.

Duchene and Hedman will both be better players than Tavares.

That is probably true but you still take the big defensemen in a choice between Hedman and Duchene IMO.

The rumor is:
1. Duchene
2. Hedman
3. Tavaras

Nieds will re-sign with Anaheim tonight.

That is probably true but you still take the big defensemen in a choice between Hedman and Duchene IMO.

The rumor is:
1. Duchene
2. Hedman
3. Tavaras

You have to take Hedman. I don't like Tavares at all.

dont, nothing ever happens for us

I am extremely optimistic about this one...I know I will be disappointed though. Oh well.

Do you think all the Tavares hype was forced on the Isles? If it was my pick I'd take Hedman. Even if they both pan out perfectly, a franchise Dman is a lot harder to come across than a franchise center.

You have to take Hedman. I don't like Tavares at all.

You always go with defense, especially a big defensemen like Hedman.

Do you think all the Tavares hype was forced on the Isles? If it was my pick I'd take Hedman. Even if they both pan out perfectly, a franchise Dman is a lot harder to come across than a franchise center.

Yep. Alright, you're the Devils. You need a defenseman and #1 C, which position do you fill? If you miraculously had the first overall pick.

Watch Lou come out of nowhere and get Hedman :laugh: HFBoards = explode.

You always go with defense, especially a big defensemen like Hedman.

Helps that the big defenseman skates like the wind too. Daigle/Pronger all over again, I think TSN said it best.

Yep. Alright, you're the Devils. You need a defenseman and #1 C, which position do you fill? If you miraculously had the first overall pick.

Watch Lou come out of nowhere and get Hedman :laugh: HFBoards = explode.

For the Devils? Hedman easily.

I like Tavares, his skating can get better. That nose for the net is un-teachable....

I think Stamkos is better than Tavares and Hedman though.

I think Stamkos is better than Tavares and Hedman though.
I agree. He is so explosive, almost Crosby-esque and his overall game is better than Tavares.

Do you think all the Tavares hype was forced on the Isles? If it was my pick I'd take Hedman. Even if they both pan out perfectly, a franchise Dman is a lot harder to come across than a franchise center.

Yes. Let's be honest basically none of the Islander fans know who these players are and none of them have seen them play. This isn't like football and basketball where they are on US tv all the time. The only way they see these guys play is if they have NHL Network and then you are only watching them once or twice max. All they here is Tavaras once broke Gretzky's 16-year-old scoring record and they want him.

Yep. Alright, you're the Devils. You need a defenseman and #1 C, which position do you fill? If you miraculously had the first overall pick.

Watch Lou come out of nowhere and get Hedman :laugh: HFBoards = explode.
my nads would do the same

I agree. He is so explosive, almost Crosby-esque and his overall game is better than Tavares.

I think Stammer will turn out a bit better than Zach. I would trade alot to get him in the old red and black.

I like Tavares, his skating can get better. That nose for the net is un-teachable....

I think Stamkos is better than Tavares and Hedman though.

If Lecavalier is dealt (which I don't think he will be), then we could see that much more of Stammer's talent.

Stammer is in a very poor situation, though. Tampa is so terribly managed.

Tampa is smart to keep asking the Leafs for Schenn. He's the only player on that roster worth asking for. And if Hedman is at 2, you make that trade in a heartbeat because Hedman is miles ahead of Schenn.

Ducks and Flyers in serious discussions about Pronger according to Dreger's twitter.

Ducks and Flyers in serious discussions about Pronger according to Dreger's twitter.

Unsurprising...

Ducks and Flyers in serious discussions about Pronger according to Dreger's twitter.

This is when Lou needs to casually walk-by

This is when Lou needs to casually walk-by

You just know one of our rivals is going to do something to make the hockey world go holy ****......and think they're going to win the Cup.

What is the link to dregers twitter? I am unfamiliar with the website.

Apparently talks between Chiarelli and Burke have halted or slowed.

I have a feeling Burke will trade up to nab Schenn.

What is the link to dregers twitter? I am unfamiliar with the website.

http://twitter.com/DarrenDreger

it makes me feel dirty being on Twitter

I refuse. Even if Marty gets a twitter and says anyone who adds him will get his phone number. While tempting, I don't think so.

I refuse. Even if Marty gets a twitter and says anyone who adds him will get his phone number. While tempting, I don't think so.

keep your head held high

I refuse. Even if Marty gets a twitter and says anyone who adds him will get his phone number. While tempting, I don't think so.

I said the same thing. But it's got a lot of good information on it at quick disposal.

twitter is ****ing awsome.

You just know one of our rivals is going to do something to make the hockey world go holy ****......and think they're going to win the Cup.

The difference is Pronger can actually be that difference maker unlike guys like Scott Gomez, Chris Drury, Daniel Briere, Bobby Holik, and a post-concussed Eric Lindros.

http://twitter.com/DarrenDreger

Thank you!

The difference is Pronger can actually be that difference maker unlike guys like Scott Gomez, Chris Drury, Daniel Briere, Bobby Holik, and a post-concussed Eric Lindros.

dont forget PAVEL BURE

Heatley won't go anywhere now eh? I don't remember the specifics but if they don't move him by X-date in the offseason, they owe him $4M. In that case, someone was saying he would at least start next season as a Sen.

Heatley won't go anywhere now eh?

He's not getting offers. I don't blame him. Anyone know what happened to the second page with the entertainment board, by the way?

He's not getting offers. I don't blame him. Anyone know what happened to the second page with the entertainment board, by the way?

It's all been removed to improve traffic and what not. It will be back after the draft.

dont forget PAVEL BURE

I could go on I just thought it would be funnier to end on Lindros.

Heatley not getting dealt tonight according to Dreger's Twitter

Matt Duchene looks creepy.

http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=11908

A mock draft from tsn, and they said Devils would take Chris Kreider.

But Button fails and gets Chris Kreider's college wrong.

finally, its seven oclock.

If you guys want to watch LI burn in a few minutes here is a link.

http://islanders.nhl.tv/team/console

Woooo! Honestly, if we can see a repeat of last year, I'll be happy.

Louuuuuu

Lou sighting.

If you guys want to watch LI burn in a few minutes here is a link.

http://islanders.nhl.tv/team/console

LOL thank you.

Pronger to the Flyers?

http://twitter.com/nhldevils
Conte and Carrier will be on stage for the Devils first round Draft pick.

pronger to Philly!?!? **** my life.

**** Dreger is reporting a deal for Pronger to the FLyers.

****, ****, ****

Burke is wearing a mic today.

Just got home and I'm too stoked considering we're picking late.

Burke is mic'd? LOL. What a media *****.

Let's hope it falls through. He was saying Kaberle to Boston this afternoon and that isn't happening.

Pronger just upped the ante for Lou to build up the back end

I think you guys can agree with us Rangers fans, that Pronger to the Flyers is a major FML, unreal.

**** Dreger is reporting a deal for Pronger to the FLyers.

****, ****, ****

The Flyers will still completely neglect their goaltending (Emery? lol) and fail.

Pronger to Flyers, uh oh.

**** Dreger is reporting a deal for Pronger to the FLyers.

****, ****, ****

The Flyers have like no cap space.

Tavares looks like a 1930's mobster. Just give him a black hat and a tommy gun and he is all set...

Yes, TSN has a camera in Uniondale!

Pronger is my least favorite player after Sean Avery. What an ass.

Pronger to Flyers, uh oh.
Whether or not I'll be really upset about it depends on who they're sending back.

Come on...pick already!

Ugh, I hope Briere is staying in Philly. This is badddd.

Pronger might be an ass, but other than Lidstrom and chara, there isn't a defenseman I'd want more on my team than him.

Pronger is my least favorite player after Sean Avery. What an ass.

I honestly don't get the Pronger hate. He would instantly make this team a serious cup contender.

I honestly don't get the Pronger hate. He would instantly make this team a serious cup contender.

He's "dirty"

Whether or not I'll be really upset about it depends on who they're sending back.

Totally, hopefully it's a lot. Sbisa or JVR have to be involved. Hopefully...

Like Vinnie said, their goaltending is still garbage anyway.

I honestly don't get the Pronger hate. He would instantly make this team a serious cup contender.
Really? He's been suspended like a bajillion million times.

Twitter comes through.

He's "dirty"

Dirty in a good way.

That's smart of Bettman. Bring out a Habs legend with him. That lessened the boos a bit.

oh holy ****. i didnt realize it was a deal yet. ****.

Per Millard

Pronger to PHI for: Lupul, Sbisa, and 2 1st rounders

LOL Bettman honouring the habs to avoid boos.

Per Millard

Pronger to PHI for: Lupul, Sbisa, and 2 1st rounders

Makes sense to me. Good deal for both teams.

Get to the draft already. Enough of this ****.

Per Millard

Pronger to PHI for: Lupul, Sbisa, and 2 1st rounders

Terrible deal for ANA.

It's maddening how Bettman can smile when he's booed. How doesn't he get that just about everyone doesn't like him?

Makes sense to me. Good deal for both teams.

dahs BAAAAAD. philly is still a killer with that team.

Per Millard

Pronger to PHI for: Lupul, Sbisa, and 2 1st rounders

****. They didn't give up anyone basically.

That's smart of Bettman. Bring out a Habs legend with him. That lessened the boos a bit.

Ha yeah but they started in right when he opened his mouth, awesome.

Here we go. Will LI Burn?

LOL Wang clapping and then realizing no one else is clapping :laugh:

Get on with it Gary.

how reliable is spector hockey?

****. They didn't give up anyone basically.
Cap trouble impending.

Here we go...

and they pick...

John Tavares!

****, LI won't burn.

This day sucks

Pretty obvious.

Also, Garth Snow is a ****in dbag.

and 10 to 1 says the Isles trade Tavares for next to nothing.

Disaster averted.

Good celebration at the LI draft party. Erupted in cheers.

Tavares it is. No surprise.

Good, they made the right decision.

lol Pierre McGuire manages to mention Parise.

Pierre is such a creep. "Punch you in the pants"

LOL at the Parise shout-out.

Get up there you doouche.

I think he missed someone with the hug...

Zach reference!

They are going to see the Lighthouse Project through now. I can't wait to be able to see him to play regularly.

In case anyone didn't notice, the Isles are sticking with the old jerseys now.

Those Islanders jerseys are so nice. They should just make those their new jerseys.

Those Islanders jerseys are so nice. They should just make those their new jerseys.

thats why he's sporting it now

**** my tv went out

i will lol at Philly if they don't win a cup with Pronger. they have handcuffed themselves for the future, so they have to redeem that now.

**** my tv went out

Stream:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/TML-Live

How much cap space do the Flyers have? Yeesh.

Damnit. The Flyers got Pronger. Do something Lou!

now we get to be a real part of the PRONGER SUCKS chant

lukas sbisa, joffrey lupul, and 2 first round picks


wayyyy too much IMO...although Pronger makes them better at the moment for sure

Damnit. The Flyers got Pronger. Do something Lou!

You know he won't do anything. ****.

i will lol at Philly if they don't win a cup with Pronger. they have handcuffed themselves for the future, so they have to redeem that now.

I don't think so. The firsts will be both late, Sbisa is a very good prospect but nothing more and they can afford to lose Lupul.

i will lol at Philly if they don't win a cup with Pronger. they have handcuffed themselves for the future, so they have to redeem that now.
They still don't have a goaltender.

Jesus Christ are we going to suffer through bi-lingual introductions all night long?

Even at #2 Hedman is going to be one hell of a steal.

no surprise there. Tampa made it long known they would take Hedman

Duchene with the fist pump haha. He gets to go to his favorite team.

was that David Littman by Hedman?

how reliable is spector hockey?

copper bottomed.

keep in mind, spector does not claim "sources" or to be a reporter. he does not make up rumours. he reports what is in the media and provides analysis.

Hedman goes to TB. Not surprising at all. Well at least Duchene will go to his favorite team, the Avs.

Again no surprise. Stamkos and Hedman is great to built around, but that is useless if your managment is nuts.

Jesus Christ are we going to suffer through bi-lingual introductions all night long?
Yes.

Duchene pumped his fists...seems jacked up to go to Colorado to play with his idol Sakic

They still don't have a goaltender.

Despite his attitude, Emery is a good goalie. If he can keep his **** in check, he can be effective. Problem is, he's an arrogant ***** and he lets his skill get to his head.

Duchene pumped his fists...seems jacked up to go to Colorado to play with his idol Sakic
He'll look great in an Avalanche jersey.

Ray Emery is a great goaltender. Im actually a little upset that you all bash him and think he sucks. Just watch what he does in Philly next season.

Duchene pumped his fists...seems jacked up to go to Colorado to play with his idol Sakic

I would too. Joe Sakic is the ****in man

Stamkos and Hedman. That is nasty.

LOL Mackenzie just said Hedman has a "living girlfriend." I sure hope so :biglaugh:

Is Sakic even going to play next year?

Despite his attitude, Emery is a good goalie. If he can keep his **** in check, he can be effective. Problem is, he's an arrogant ***** and he lets his skill get to his head.
I don't see it. He's another Cechmanek.

Yuck!!!! Pronger 6 times a year!! Parise better bulk up lol

Wow, Pronger, Timonen, and Coburn? Philly's D is up there with the best in the league.

LOL Mackenzie just said Hedman has a "living girlfriend." I sure hope so :biglaugh:

He said live-in girlfriend. ****ing Flyers.

LOL Mackenzie just said Hedman has a "living girlfriend." I sure hope so :biglaugh:
"Live in."

I wish we got Pronger. I would order a jersey tonight.

Victor Hedman not being able speak English that well has a much better personality than Tavaras.

Yuck!!!! Pronger 6 times a year!! Parise better bulk up lol
Yeah, this is what worries me the most about having him in the division.

Damnit. Why did you guys have to rain on my parade, it sounded funnier when I first heard it. :facepalm:

Wow, Pronger, Timonen, and Coburn? Philly's D is up there with the best in the league.

Their offense is also among the best. The Atlantic next season is gonna be scary. Philly was my pick for Stanley Cup Champions this season, im picking them again next season.

if the Flyers dont win this year things wil get ugly there...Pronger has only one more year on his deal correct?

Yuck!!!! Pronger 6 times a year!! Parise better bulk up lol

Pronger better bulks up.:sarcasm:
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It's really a great trade for Philly. They give up nothing that they need; with the depth the team has in prospects Sbisa and the firsts are a luxury. Lupul is a good asset, but nothing astounding.

Pronger 6 times a year..


Ahh ****

if the Flyers dont win this year things wil get ugly there...Pronger has only one more year on his deal correct?

He does. It's a mighty steep price to pay for a one year rental. I laughed that they dealt Lupul back to Anaheim for Pronger no less.

It's really a great trade for Philly. They give up nothing that they need; with the depth the team has in prospects Sbisa and the firsts are a luxury. Lupul is a good asset, but nothing astounding.

I can't tell you how many Lupul proposals I have seen on these boards over the past year. I had the impression he was very expendable.

Their offense is also among the best. The Atlantic next season is gonna be scary. Philly was my pick for Stanley Cup Champions this season, im picking them again next season.

yea seriously, the flyers and penguins dramatically changed their roster and has been doing extremely well the past few years. The devils however, have been doing nothing but adding "role" players, that is inexcusable. I really hope Lou does something tonight.

Pics from the Draft Party

http://devils.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=MediaGalleryPlayer&galleryId=11811

Burke is such an ass.

Pronger physics. Nooooooooooo.

LOLz they cheered cause they thought they were getting Lecavalier

Edmonton Oilers traded Chris Pronger to the Anaheim Ducks for Joffrey Lupul, Ladislav Smid, a 1st round selection in 2007, a conditional 1st round selection and a 2nd round selection in 2008.

Deja vu.

Jeffrey Lupul! ahahahaha. Idiot.

I wish we got Pronger. I would order a jersey tonight.

Not for the price they just paid. Basically, 3 first round picks for a 35 year old defensemen. I know it's Pronger, but he better help them to a cup. Plus, they still have to make space to fit him in. And I was thinking the Devils trade their first, second, plus for Kessel. Thanks to Philly, Kessel's value just went up.

Not for the price they just paid. Basically, 3 first round picks for a 35 year old defensemen. I know it's Pronger, but he better help them to a cup. Plus, they still have to make space to fit him in. And I was thinking the Devils trade their first, second, plus for Kessel. Thanks to Philly, Kessel's value just went up.

Agreed. If Philly doesn't win the cup, Holmgren will be kicking himself in two years.

Again this kid is creepy looking.

Stop speaking french. Damn frogeaters.

****, we are gonna here french and english the whole night.

Duchene is an Av. Good for him.

Duchene is the next Mike Richards.

Cup or bust for Philly with that lucrative trade

You have to watch this with the closed captioning on. Whoever is typing it can't understand the Canadian accents.

This hugging **** is so bad.

Add Pronger to this years Flyers, and the Penguins don't get past the first round.

im actually kinda excited now. we have a reason to boo Pronger even louder when he comes to town, which is more often.

This hugging **** is so bad.
It won't be after this, I think.

It's really a great trade for Philly. They give up nothing that they need; with the depth the team has in prospects Sbisa and the firsts are a luxury. Lupul is a good asset, but nothing astounding.

Totally agree. They have one of the best prospect pools in the league with JVR, Giroux, etc.

So why do they need all these prospects when you have their young talent already on the team and waiting in the wings?

thats actually a pretty nice story. good for Duchene.

Damn he wore the red tie and everything to match the jersey, I am happy for him. Colorado, barring a stupid decision, should be able to be comfortable with Duchene as being a part of the Colorado Avalanche for the rest or good part of his career.

So, capologists... how does Philly field a team with another HUGE contract on board?!

Totally agree. They have one of the best prospect pools in the league with JVR, Giroux, etc.

So why do they need all these prospects when you have their young talent already on the team and waiting in the wings?




if Pronger leaves after this year and they dont win teh Cup, its a bad trade.