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Post by GNick99 on Jun 30, 2014 16:09:23 GMT -5
He wasn't qualified...UFA tomorrow
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Post by jkr on Jun 30, 2014 17:02:19 GMT -5
Not surprising as he saw no action in the playoffs even with opportunities to put him in the lineup.
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Post by christrpn on Jun 30, 2014 17:14:45 GMT -5
Disappointing, I would rather have him at center than Prust.
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Post by drkcloud on Jun 30, 2014 17:16:39 GMT -5
This is a mistake. Lots of heart and grit. Love him centering the fourth line.never understood MTs dislike for him. Bruins will pick him up just watch
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Post by christrpn on Jun 30, 2014 17:19:20 GMT -5
This is a mistake. Lots of heart and grit. Love him centering the fourth line.never understood MTs dislike for him. Bruins will pick him up just watch Another player to be a thorn in our side. I can see him shaking gallgher around in front of Rask.
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Post by GNick99 on Jun 30, 2014 17:21:48 GMT -5
This is a mistake. Lots of heart and grit. Love him centering the fourth line.never understood MTs dislike for him. Bruins will pick him up just watch I agree...hopefully we sign somebody like Moore back? In a few days Habs will look way different than team who reached final four. Already gone are Briere, Gorges, White, Vanek, Parros, Murray and likely Weaver and Cube.
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Post by 24in93 on Jun 30, 2014 18:05:34 GMT -5
Zenon Konopka? Or has that pipe dream sailed?
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Post by blny on Jun 30, 2014 18:09:48 GMT -5
Zenon Konopka? Or has that pipe dream sailed? Didn't he get suspended for an age for violating the league's drug policy? If not Boyle or Moore, I'd have some interest on McClement.
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Post by christrpn on Jun 30, 2014 18:22:07 GMT -5
I'm hearing that there's interest in Boyle. He has the size advantage, but he's a big teddy bear. Ryan White was smaller but he was a pit bull. Habs management needs to decide what their fourth line will be used for.
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Post by blny on Jun 30, 2014 18:27:18 GMT -5
I'm hearing that there's interest in Boyle. He has the size advantage, but he's a big teddy bear. Ryan White was smaller but he was a pit bull. Habs management needs to decide what their fourth line will be used for. He's not a fighter, but they don't need that. He's a big body who can smother opponents.
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Post by christrpn on Jun 30, 2014 18:47:02 GMT -5
I'm hearing that there's interest in Boyle. He has the size advantage, but he's a big teddy bear. Ryan White was smaller but he was a pit bull. Habs management needs to decide what their fourth line will be used for. He's not a fighter, but they don't need that. He's a big body who can smother opponents. Not looking for a Parros type. I want a White type. A guy who isn't on the ice to fight but won't hesitate to a)defend himself and b)defend his teammates, at all cost. Prust will fight more often and win but he lacks that Nilan mentality. white had the Nilan mentality but lacked the fighting skill. What I wouldn't do to pry Neil out of the sens.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 30, 2014 19:05:13 GMT -5
I'm hearing that there's interest in Boyle. He has the size advantage, but he's a big teddy bear. Ryan White was smaller but he was a pit bull. Habs management needs to decide what their fourth line will be used for. It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog ... unless Berg pulls a rabbit out of his arse hat I really think we're going to miss Ryan White ... the Bruins have cap issues right now but if they move a couple of contracts out, Ryan won't cost them a thing ... if not the Bruins, then I can see him with another contender somewhere ... he'll find work, no worries ... #thanksryanCheers.
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Post by christrpn on Jun 30, 2014 19:17:54 GMT -5
I'm hearing that there's interest in Boyle. He has the size advantage, but he's a big teddy bear. Ryan White was smaller but he was a pit bull. Habs management needs to decide what their fourth line will be used for. It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog ... unless Berg pulls a rabbit out of his arse hat I really think we're going to miss Ryan White ... the Bruins have cap issues right now but if they move a couple of contracts out, Ryan won't cost them a thing ... if not the Bruins, then I can see him with another contender somewhere ... he'll find work, no worries ... #thanksryanCheers. Right hand shot, can win face-offs, not a liability in his own end, defends his teammates and seems to accept his role without a peep. Anyone here hear or read anything saying Ryan White was complaining about not playing? While I really liked Ryan White, I saw this comming. There are probably others out there just as good for cheap. Maybe Connor crisp fills that role?
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Post by blny on Jun 30, 2014 19:21:43 GMT -5
They could sign him to a deal for less than he's making, in theory, but I'd be surprised if White accepted it. Surely he can find what would have been his QO of 735k somewhere.
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Post by Doc Holliday on Jun 30, 2014 19:22:25 GMT -5
...DeLaRose
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 30, 2014 19:28:53 GMT -5
I haven't followed DLR's progress this year, but can you imagine him in the lineup next year? ... in Hamilton, anyway ... Connor Crisp had a good year on a mediocre team in Sudbury ... as an aside, I just heard on TSN that Bergevin has reached out to Jerome Iginla and Dan Boyle ... Iginla would be an excellent mentor, while I'm not so sure Berg has the money to sign Boyle ... have to see, anyway ... Cheers.
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Post by seventeen on Jun 30, 2014 19:51:17 GMT -5
Ryan's problem, to me, was his skating. Not quite fast enough. You could really see him labouring to catch guys and as the games speed up, he can't keep up. Too bad. Tons of heart.
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Post by habsask on Jun 30, 2014 20:05:11 GMT -5
While I appreciated the 'heart' factor with White I didn't appreciate his knack for taking penalties at seemly the worst possible times. And as Seventeen said not quite fast enough.
Getting better includes getting better with 4th line guys.
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Post by habsorbed on Jun 30, 2014 21:04:21 GMT -5
While I appreciated the 'heart' factor with White I didn't appreciate his knack for taking penalties at seemly the worst possible times. And as Seventeen said not quite fast enough. Getting better includes getting better with 4th line guys. I don't think MT appreciated it either - so he couldn't be dressed in key games. Ultimately, while he is NHL calibre 4th liner, not on a contender. too many weaknesses and very few strengths.
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Post by habsorbed on Jun 30, 2014 21:07:51 GMT -5
I'm hearing that there's interest in Boyle. He has the size advantage, but he's a big teddy bear. Ryan White was smaller but he was a pit bull. Habs management needs to decide what their fourth line will be used for. He's not a fighter, but they don't need that. He's a big body who can smother opponents. He's also a good skater and strong penalty killer. Definitely an upgrade on Gionta and likely less money! If we got Boyle, it would be official; we are no longer smurfs!
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Post by blny on Jun 30, 2014 21:15:00 GMT -5
He's not a fighter, but they don't need that. He's a big body who can smother opponents. He's also a good skater and strong penalty killer. Definitely an upgrade on Gionta and likely less money! If we got Boyle, it would be official; we are no longer smurfs! Hearing that Boyle wants a bigger role than he had with the Rags. Bigger role, bigger money, but it surely won't be Gionta money. He's 29, and had a hit of $1.7 million on his last deal. He's had one 20 goal season, but that's not his game imo.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Jun 30, 2014 22:14:33 GMT -5
Good guy, hard worker, lacked skill and took bad penalties. We are not as tough to play against without him. Right move. Ryan is as good as he ever will be and he isn't improving. More skill in the pipeline if less heart.
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Post by UberCranky on Jun 30, 2014 22:47:16 GMT -5
I like White but I'm sorry to say that he does not have enough tools to build on. He is just a journeyman that may be an AHL lifer in a year or two.
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Post by Douper on Jul 1, 2014 8:16:31 GMT -5
I like White but I'm sorry to say that he does not have enough tools to build on. He is just a journeyman that may be an AHL lifer in a year or two. I agree White's a dime a dozen. Boyle is bigger and a better penalty killer. He and Prust played together with the Rags so that might be good enough to bring him over. Having a 4th line of Prust Boyle Moen would be good.
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Post by stoat on Jul 1, 2014 10:04:23 GMT -5
I've never shared the affection for Ryan White. His skills are limited, his judgment questionable. It shouldn't be impossible to find someone who is equally competitive but plays above White's level and is more responsible.
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Post by PTH on Jul 1, 2014 12:57:45 GMT -5
I always liked White - decent speed, lots of grit, knew his role. Yes he took bad penalties, but I liked him on the 4th line. He gave us some toughness while playing a regular shift, including the PK.
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