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Post by CrocRob on Feb 21, 2008 12:31:10 GMT -5
I was certain that Hossa wore Mission, but it appears that he started wearing Warrior gloves starting Dec 1 2007.
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Post by Boston_Habs on Feb 21, 2008 12:35:11 GMT -5
...Brunet is in such a hurry to get his "sccops" out that he checks nothing and just assumes facts... As an aside, if Gainey's offer for Hossa is Ryder and Streit than you can forget about Hossa coming to Montreal because there will certainly be at least half a dozen GMs more than ready to blow this low ball offer out of the water to land a player of Hossa's quality. Agree. No way this deal gets done without Higgins and a prospect/pick as well. |
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Post by jkr on Feb 21, 2008 12:36:32 GMT -5
...Brunet is in such a hurry to get his "sccops" out that he checks nothing and just assumes facts... As an aside, if Gainey's offer for Hossa is Ryder and Streit than you can forget about Hossa coming to Montreal because there will certainly be at least half a dozen GMs more than ready to blow this low ball offer out of the water to land a player of Hossa's quality. Typical of La Presse lately.  However, if Brunet was wrong about something like the gloves than he is probably dead wrong about the type of offer Gainey made. If I were as shoddy about the quality of my work as Brunet and company are, I would be standing in the E.I. line. |
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Post by Doc Holliday on Feb 21, 2008 12:41:33 GMT -5
if Brunet was wrong about something like the gloves than he is probably dead wrong about the type of offer Gainey made.. I sure hope so because Boston is dangling a name like Kessell... If Gainey only has Ryder/Streit, than he's bringing a butter knife to a gun fight... |
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Post by Skilly on Feb 21, 2008 12:48:21 GMT -5
...Brunet is in such a hurry to get his "sccops" out that he checks nothing and just assumes facts... As an aside, if Gainey's offer for Hossa is Ryder and Streit than you can forget about Hossa coming to Montreal because there will certainly be at least half a dozen GMs more than ready to blow this low ball offer out of the water to land a player of Hossa's quality. I was thinking the same thing ... "what, you want to give me Ryder?, a third liner? ..... well your competition is giving me a second liner." |
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Post by ropoflu on Feb 21, 2008 13:42:05 GMT -5
A good friend of mine, just MSNed me a message from his friend Hugo (who is supposedly the brother of a ref in NHL) told him, that Hossa in Montreal was a done deal.
Some details of the deal are apprently not finished yet, but here it is:
Hossa (signed by the Habs)
For Ryder, O'byrne and a 2008 2nd round draft pick
Official Annoncement to be made Friday, and Hossa should be playing for us against Columbus...
I know it's totally ridiculous, but take it as food for discussion...
Here is the original msn message (French):
" tien pour tes coll`gue a potin: Selon des sources très près des hauts dirigeants du CH, le Canadien aurait officiellement acquis Marian Hossa des Trashers d'Atlanta. Michael Ryder et Ryan O'byrne prendrait la direction d'Atlanta, ainsi qu'un choix de 2ieme ronde du prochain repechâge. Bob Gainey aurait réussit à négocier une nouvelle entente contractuelle avec Hossa. Je n'ai pas réussit à obtenir de l'informations sur les termes de l'entente. L'annonce officiel de la transaction se ferait d'ici vendredi puisque certains détails restent à règler. Hossa sera vraisemblablement de la formation samedi contre Colombus."
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Post by Boston_Habs on Feb 21, 2008 13:57:13 GMT -5
That would be the steal of the century.... and I don't buy it for a second. Deals are never telegraphed like this in the media/internet before they actually happen, but I'd love it if this were true.
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Post by HabSolute on Feb 21, 2008 14:01:59 GMT -5
A good friend of mine, just MSNed me a message from his friend Hugo (who is supposedly the brother of a ref in NHL) told him, that Hossa in Montreal was a done deal. Some details of the deal are apprently not finished yet, but here it is: Hossa (signed by the Habs) For Ryder, O'byrne and a 2008 2nd round draft pick Official Annoncement to be made Friday, and Hossa should be playing for us against Columbus... I know it's totally ridiculous, but take it as food for discussion... Here is the original msn message (French): " tien pour tes coll`gue a potin: Selon des sources très près des hauts dirigeants du CH, le Canadien aurait officiellement acquis Marian Hossa des Trashers d'Atlanta. Michael Ryder et Ryan O'byrne prendrait la direction d'Atlanta, ainsi qu'un choix de 2ieme ronde du prochain repechâge. Bob Gainey aurait réussit à négocier une nouvelle entente contractuelle avec Hossa. Je n'ai pas réussit à obtenir de l'informations sur les termes de l'entente. L'annonce officiel de la transaction se ferait d'ici vendredi puisque certains détails restent à règler. Hossa sera vraisemblablement de la formation samedi contre Colombus."This was posted on another board at 12h41: A friend who is close to a canadiens executive was told that the deal is done for Hossa, sending ryder and obyrne the other way. They are just
trying to negotiate hossa's contract for next season. I guess this guy knows Hugo as well...  It's just crazy today, and there are still 5 days to go........  |
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Post by CrocRob on Feb 21, 2008 14:08:43 GMT -5
This was posted on another board at 12h41: A friend who is close to a canadiens executive was told that the deal is done for Hossa, sending ryder and obyrne the other way. They are just
trying to negotiate hossa's contract for next season. I guess this guy knows Hugo as well... It's just crazy today, and there are still 5 days to go........ Sounds like the guy who called into TEAM 990 (yes, I listen to TEAM990 over the Internet.. listening to PJ Stock makes me feel slightly less crazy) about his good buddy who saw Hossa in the airport, and said that the deal was Hossa and Recchi for McDonagh, Emelin, 2nd, 3rd.. all to be announced during Gainey's speech Saturday. And they keep repeating the call-in every hour. |
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Post by ropoflu on Feb 21, 2008 14:16:56 GMT -5
A good friend of mine, just MSNed me a message from his friend Hugo (who is supposedly the brother of a ref in NHL) told him, that Hossa in Montreal was a done deal. Some details of the deal are apprently not finished yet, but here it is: Hossa (signed by the Habs) For Ryder, O'byrne and a 2008 2nd round draft pick Official Annoncement to be made Friday, and Hossa should be playing for us against Columbus... I know it's totally ridiculous, but take it as food for discussion... Here is the original msn message (French): " tien pour tes coll`gue a potin: Selon des sources très près des hauts dirigeants du CH, le Canadien aurait officiellement acquis Marian Hossa des Trashers d'Atlanta. Michael Ryder et Ryan O'byrne prendrait la direction d'Atlanta, ainsi qu'un choix de 2ieme ronde du prochain repechâge. Bob Gainey aurait réussit à négocier une nouvelle entente contractuelle avec Hossa. Je n'ai pas réussit à obtenir de l'informations sur les termes de l'entente. L'annonce officiel de la transaction se ferait d'ici vendredi puisque certains détails restent à règler. Hossa sera vraisemblablement de la formation samedi contre Colombus."This was posted on another board at 12h41: A friend who is close to a canadiens executive was told that the deal is done for Hossa, sending ryder and obyrne the other way. They are just
trying to negotiate hossa's contract for next season. I guess this guy knows Hugo as well... It's just crazy today, and there are still 5 days to go........ This rumor has a 99.9999999% chance to be total crap... But I think Hugo is real. I haven't met him, but my friend Nicolas who sent me the msn (he is a close friend from childhood and I fully trust him). Nicolas believed him because, while he haven't met his brotherthe NHL Ref personnally , he always get to go to the habs game for free... I know each new degree of separations is another potential lie, but at least I trust my friend, and I hope you trust that I wouldn't lie to you guys... Posting false rumors aint my cup of tea, I just thought that one was fun enough to post...  |
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Post by jkr on Feb 21, 2008 14:28:36 GMT -5
This was posted on another board at 12h41: A friend who is close to a canadiens executive was told that the deal is done for Hossa, sending ryder and obyrne the other way. They are just
trying to negotiate hossa's contract for next season. I guess this guy knows Hugo as well... It's just crazy today, and there are still 5 days to go........ This rumor has a 99.9999999% chance to be total crap... But I think Hugo is real. I haven't met him, but my friend Nicolas who sent me the msn (he is a close friend from childhood and I fully trust him). Nicolas believed him because, while he haven't met his brotherthe NHL Ref personnally , he always get to go to the habs game for free... I know each new degree of separations is another potential lie, but at least I trust my friend, and I hope you trust that I wouldn't lie to you guys... Posting false rumors aint my cup of tea, I just thought that one was fun enough to post... How would a NHL referee have inside info on a trade.  |
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Post by HabSolute on Feb 21, 2008 14:30:54 GMT -5
This was posted on another board at 12h41: A friend who is close to a canadiens executive was told that the deal is done for Hossa, sending ryder and obyrne the other way. They are just
trying to negotiate hossa's contract for next season. I guess this guy knows Hugo as well... It's just crazy today, and there are still 5 days to go........ This rumor has a 99.9999999% chance to be total crap... But I think Hugo is real. I haven't met him, but my friend Nicolas who sent me the msn (he is a close friend from childhood and I fully trust him). Nicolas believed him because, while he haven't met his brotherthe NHL Ref personnally , he always get to go to the habs game for free... I know each new degree of separations is another potential lie, but at least I trust my friend, and I hope you trust that I wouldn't lie to you guys... Posting false rumors aint my cup of tea, I just thought that one was fun enough to post... Sorry for the misunderstanding; I didn't mean to imply that I thought you made this up. It's quite the opposite actually; I would never expect a regular poster on HabsRus to make up a rumor (which is probably why there isn't a lot of rumors/scoop that originate from here). But, i thought it was funny, specially on a day like today, that the exact same rumor was already posted on another board. It's just unbelievable how fast stuff travels on the net. hey, who knows, maybe it's 2 different sources with the same information (that's an E4 I think......) I still have the feeling Hossa is coming to Montreal |
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Post by Skilly on Feb 21, 2008 14:36:09 GMT -5
This rumor has a 99.9999999% chance to be total crap... But I think Hugo is real. I haven't met him, but my friend Nicolas who sent me the msn (he is a close friend from childhood and I fully trust him). Nicolas believed him because, while he haven't met his brotherthe NHL Ref personnally , he always get to go to the habs game for free... I know each new degree of separations is another potential lie, but at least I trust my friend, and I hope you trust that I wouldn't lie to you guys... Posting false rumors aint my cup of tea, I just thought that one was fun enough to post... Sorry for the misunderstanding; I didn't mean to imply that I thought you made this up. It's quite the opposite actually; I would never expect a regular poster on HabsRus to make up a rumor (which is probably why there isn't a lot of rumors/scoop that originate from here). But, i thought it was funny, specially on a day like today, that the exact same rumor was already posted on another board. It's just unbelievable how fast stuff travels on the net. hey, who knows, maybe it's 2 different sources with the same information (that's an E4 I think......) I still have the feeling Hossa is coming to Montreal I just checked his site ..... nothing on this new info about Hossa to Montreal, but Yvon Pedneault has a post there, and he says his sources are telling him that Gainey and Rich Winter (Hossa's agent) have spoken. I got to believe Atlanta can get more than Ryder for Hossa ..... Oh btw ... two seperate sources not tied to the teams is an (e2) ... lol... |
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Post by habmeister on Feb 21, 2008 14:37:15 GMT -5
bob and i are on the same train of thought, hossa was the one i've always wanted, and if he gets him and somehow manages to hold onto higgins i'll be pumped!
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 21, 2008 14:39:16 GMT -5
You have to wonder how many people there are out there who simply throw material into cyberspace to see how far it will go.
I have no doubt Ropoflu got an MSN message. But, there's so much garbage out there, including JP Stock's admission to making up the Hossa-to-Beantown rumour, that this time of year becomes a joke.
Ah well ... the Americans have their trade deadline madness that ends in about 20 minutes. The NBA.
Cheers.
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Post by franko on Feb 21, 2008 14:42:51 GMT -5
What? There's something else going on in the world?
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Post by Douper on Feb 21, 2008 15:48:53 GMT -5
These rumors are making me feel like Joe from Family Guy when he gets a lap dance in one episode.... It's just frustrating!
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Post by blny on Feb 21, 2008 15:57:53 GMT -5
LOL poor Joe.
With respect to Hossa, I'm prepared to pay quite a lot to get him. Even if Ryder and Streit, plus whatever, is accurate it's a starting point. It's not like at this point that would be Gainey's final offer.
Do people feel the names being thrown around are going to be better than Hossa is right now? I think Higgins and Ryder are very good players. I think Higgins has the potential to be a consistent 30-40g man. Do I think either can be as dynamic as Hossa? No chance.
At 29, Hossa is in the prime of his career. Signing him to a long term deal would mean that we'd be able to more than handle mortgaging someone of Higgins' or Ryder's age.
Obviously the sticking point is the contract. None of us want an expensive rental. If Gainey is indeed talking to Rich Winter that's a good sign. Means Gainey won't make a deal without something in place.
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Post by habmeister on Feb 21, 2008 18:21:56 GMT -5
louis jean from tsn reported from bell centre minutes ago that he spoke to ryder and mikey had spoken to bob today and bob told him "prepare for the unexpected".
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Post by ropoflu on Feb 21, 2008 19:09:43 GMT -5
This rumor has a 99.9999999% chance to be total crap... But I think Hugo is real. I haven't met him, but my friend Nicolas who sent me the msn (he is a close friend from childhood and I fully trust him). Nicolas believed him because, while he haven't met his brotherthe NHL Ref personnally , he always get to go to the habs game for free... I know each new degree of separations is another potential lie, but at least I trust my friend, and I hope you trust that I wouldn't lie to you guys... Posting false rumors aint my cup of tea, I just thought that one was fun enough to post... How would a NHL referee have inside info on a trade. I just called my friend to harass him about his source and Hugo's brother is indeed a NHL ref but a young one who hasn't many NHL games under his belt. So...even less chance that this rumor might be remotely credible. I guess we'll see tomorrow... |
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Post by Skilly on Feb 21, 2008 21:17:43 GMT -5
louis jean from tsn reported from bell centre minutes ago that he spoke to ryder and mikey had spoken to bob today and bob told him "prepare for the unexpected". Well he expects to get traded .... so the unexpected would be he doesnt get traded. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 21, 2008 22:02:37 GMT -5
louis jean from tsn reported from bell centre minutes ago that he spoke to ryder and mikey had spoken to bob today and bob told him "prepare for the unexpected". Well he expects to get traded .... so the unexpected would be he doesnt get traded. And a contract maybe  Well ...  ... just a sec then ... Cheers. |
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Post by habmeister on Feb 22, 2008 0:56:17 GMT -5
louis jean from tsn reported from bell centre minutes ago that he spoke to ryder and mikey had spoken to bob today and bob told him "prepare for the unexpected". Well he expects to get traded .... so the unexpected would be he doesnt get traded. i don't know if he expects or wants it the way he's been playing lately. hmmm |
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Post by BadCompany on Feb 22, 2008 7:41:26 GMT -5
...Brunet is in such a hurry to get his "sccops" out that he checks nothing and just assumes facts... But he has the tape!! HE HAS THE TAPE!!! |
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Post by jkr on Feb 22, 2008 8:29:28 GMT -5
louis jean from tsn reported from bell centre minutes ago that he spoke to ryder and mikey had spoken to bob today and bob told him "prepare for the unexpected". Well he expects to get traded .... so the unexpected would be he doesnt get traded. Maybe Gainey meant "don't believe all that stuff you're hearing about Hossa & Sundin". It's all a brilliant misdirection while he pursues someone else. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 22, 2008 9:43:39 GMT -5
...Brunet is in such a hurry to get his "sccops" out that he checks nothing and just assumes facts... But he has the tape!! HE HAS THE TAPE!!! So this is the guy, eh? Wonder if there's 8 minutes of dialogue missing from the tape. Oops! Wrong tape. Cheers. |
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Post by clear observer on Feb 22, 2008 10:37:57 GMT -5
...Brunet is in such a hurry to get his "sccops" out that he checks nothing and just assumes facts... But he has the tape!! HE HAS THE TAPE!!! He's "not a crook"! Maybe one day we won't have Brunet to "kick around anymore"! |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 22, 2008 19:23:56 GMT -5
Heard Jeff Odgers on OTR tonight. He's an Atlanta radio broadcaster and when asked where will Hossa be come Tuesday?
Detroit.
Take if for what it's worth.
Cheers.
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Post by CentreHice on Feb 22, 2008 19:27:24 GMT -5
Heard Jeff Odgers on OTR tonight. He's an Atlanta radio broadcaster and when asked where will Hossa be come Tuesday? Detroit. Take if for what it's worth. Cheers. If you had to put your "trade" money on Bob Gainey or Ken Holland....where would you put it? I'd say the Vegas odds would be on Holland. |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Feb 23, 2008 16:43:29 GMT -5
Hockey is a team game. Teamates work together. No "I" in team, "Band of Brothers", all those old slogans.
Komisarek and Higgins are teamates.
Kostitsyn bros are brothers.
It's easier to keep tha Sedins together in Vancouver than ship one out.
It's easier to resign Higgins to a team that hugs eachother like les gars did after the 5 goal comeback (In a manly way Skilly).
Kovalev, Markov and the Russian kid Mafia work together. Would Grabovsky rather go to Minnesota for a couple of more bucks than stay with guys he likes?
I think Briere saw the joy on the Hab's faces. How different is a $18 million dollar bank account from a $17 million dollar one. How much more happiness does it buy. Ask Brittney Spears how happy her $100 million, youth and adoring fans makes her.
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