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Post by blny on Jun 22, 2012 12:11:25 GMT -5
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 22, 2012 12:24:12 GMT -5
Watched a bit of the TSN stream on this and one of the first things they mentioned after how the Flyers benefited from the trade was how this impacted the Leafs.
One less goaltender for Burke to pursue.
Cheers.
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Post by blny on Jun 22, 2012 12:36:54 GMT -5
Watched a bit of the TSN stream on this and one of the first things they mentioned after how the Flyers benefited from the trade was how this impacted the Leafs. One less goaltender for Burke to pursue. Cheers. Yep. They spent more talking about the impact on the Leafs. Honestly, I'd LOVE for Burke to overpay for Luongo. Let him get hampered by that contract and the under performing player that comes with it. |
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Post by BadCompany on Jun 22, 2012 12:41:42 GMT -5
We need to trade with the Blue Jackets more often. People say they will pass on a guy like Yakupov because they're afraid he's going to go back to Russia, and then they trade three picks for a goalie who will probably be back there in two years. I don't get it. Unless it's a huge plot to get the Leafs to trade up to #2 because they've now convinced Burke that they aren't afraid of Russians anymore.  How does Holmgren keep stockpiling all these picks all the time?? |
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Post by jkr on Jun 22, 2012 13:39:30 GMT -5
We need to trade with the Blue Jackets more often. People say they will pass on a guy like Yakupov because they're afraid he's going to go back to Russia, and then they trade three picks for a goalie who will probably be back there in two years. I don't get it. Unless it's a huge plot to get the Leafs to trade up to #2 because they've now convinced Burke that they aren't afraid of Russians anymore. How does Holmgren keep stockpiling all these picks all the time?? How does Howson keep his job? A second & 2 4th rounders for the Flyers backup? |
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Post by jkr on Jun 22, 2012 13:40:00 GMT -5
Watched a bit of the TSN stream on this and one of the first things they mentioned after how the Flyers benefited from the trade was how this impacted the Leafs. One less goaltender for Burke to pursue. Cheers. Everything impacts the Leafs. Didn't you know that Dis?  |
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Post by blny on Jun 22, 2012 13:47:15 GMT -5
We need to trade with the Blue Jackets more often. People say they will pass on a guy like Yakupov because they're afraid he's going to go back to Russia, and then they trade three picks for a goalie who will probably be back there in two years. I don't get it. Unless it's a huge plot to get the Leafs to trade up to #2 because they've now convinced Burke that they aren't afraid of Russians anymore. How does Holmgren keep stockpiling all these picks all the time?? How does Howson keep his job? A second & 2 4th rounders for the Flyers backup? Because no one is lining up for it? lol |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 22, 2012 14:44:02 GMT -5
Watched a bit of the TSN stream on this and one of the first things they mentioned after how the Flyers benefited from the trade was how this impacted the Leafs. One less goaltender for Burke to pursue. Cheers. Everything impacts the Leafs. Didn't you know that Dis? Watched a bit of the TSN stream on this and one of the first things they mentioned after how the Flyers benefited from the trade was how this impacted the Leafs. One less goaltender for Burke to pursue. Cheers. Yep. They spent more talking about the impact on the Leafs. Honestly, I'd LOVE for Burke to overpay for Luongo. Let him get hampered by that contract and the under performing player that comes with it. Having to watch this so I can get the rest of the broadcast can get pretty tiring. Burke is a TSN magnet and the more he denies things, the more hype is generated. All about a failed GM and a failed franchise. Doesn't make for great TV. Cheers. |
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Post by Lord Bebop on Jun 24, 2012 20:43:48 GMT -5
We need to trade with the Blue Jackets more often. People say they will pass on a guy like Yakupov because they're afraid he's going to go back to Russia, and then they trade three picks for a goalie who will probably be back there in two years. I don't get it. Unless it's a huge plot to get the Leafs to trade up to #2 because they've now convinced Burke that they aren't afraid of Russians anymore. How does Holmgren keep stockpiling all these picks all the time?? How does Howson keep his job? A second & 2 4th rounders for the Flyers backup? lol I thought the same thing...... I would of though a 4th if that. Deals like this keep Philly competive for the last 15 years. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 25, 2012 6:52:11 GMT -5
How does Howson keep his job? A second & 2 4th rounders for the Flyers backup? lol I thought the same thing...... I would of though a 4th if that. Deals like this keep Philly competive for the last 15 years. I think Holmgren is a pretty decent GM, no worries there, but when is he finally going to let his team gel? He's not on the same tangent as "Trader Phil" Esposito, okay, but I'm interested in seeing what his end product will be ... providing he can stop trading for a month or so ;D Still, that's a pretty good team he's amassed to this point. And, like you suggest, they should be competitive for quite a few years to come. Cheers. |
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Post by franko on Jun 25, 2012 8:03:43 GMT -5
Holgrom would be more than decent and the Flyers a true contender if the could ever grab a quality goaltender. I actually worry about that day!
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Post by seventeen on Jun 25, 2012 10:27:29 GMT -5
Fortunately it doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon. Inexplicable, but there you have it. They'd rather put their money everywhere else and bitch about the goaltending every playoff. Thanks Paul. Or Ed.
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Post by Lord Bebop on Jun 25, 2012 14:28:41 GMT -5
We need to trade with the Blue Jackets more often. People say they will pass on a guy like Yakupov because they're afraid he's going to go back to Russia, and then they trade three picks for a goalie who will probably be back there in two years. I don't get it. Unless it's a huge plot to get the Leafs to trade up to #2 because they've now convinced Burke that they aren't afraid of Russians anymore. How does Holmgren keep stockpiling all these picks all the time?? How does Howson keep his job? A second & 2 4th rounders for the Flyers backup? Rumor going around was Howson turn down a unheard-of-mega-, deal for the 2nd overall pick.... to Isles 2nd overall and to the Blue jackets, the Islanders entire draft:4, 34, 65, 103, 125, 155 and 185.... if true Howson made a huge mistake  www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2012/06/isles-offered-all-their-picks.html |
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Post by blny on Jun 25, 2012 14:56:01 GMT -5
That can't be true. If it were, Howson is dumber than I thought. |
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Post by 24in93 on Jun 25, 2012 15:28:11 GMT -5
If true, he should be fired immediately.
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Post by BadCompany on Jun 25, 2012 15:29:12 GMT -5
That can't be true. If it were, Howson is dumber than I thought. As is Garth Snow. |
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Post by blny on Jun 25, 2012 15:43:45 GMT -5
That can't be true. If it were, Howson is dumber than I thought. As is Garth Snow. Sorta half my point. There's no way you give up your entire draft year for the #2. I'm not even sure I would for a Crosby/Ovechkin/etc. |
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Post by CrocRob on Jun 25, 2012 15:50:47 GMT -5
If the guy you're targeting can carry a franchise, then it's a no-brainer to spend that much. But the uncertainty on draft day is what makes it easy to be risk-averse.
Gotta wonder if Garth was targeting Gally or Murray, though.
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Post by blny on Jun 25, 2012 16:12:58 GMT -5
When you've got the 4th overal, you've normally got just as good a chance at a franchise player as you do at #2. Throwing in the rest of your draft to move up two spots is bad asset management imo. The 4th pick overall, and 12 more picks should be better than #2.
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