Tuesday night link dump and open thread
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:30 PM EDT
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PrintBefore we begin, major thanks are due to the Raw Charge staff. I'm not the only one contributing links to these stories, it's an accumulation of findings from around the net by Cassie McClellan, Meredith Qualls, Nolan Whyte, Dani Toth, Tina Robinson, and myself.
The byline of this (and other link dump/open thread posts) may read "John Fontana", but there are more people involved in making these things happen than myself.
Lightning links
- Before there was the 'Bulin Wall, the netminder of note in Lightning history was #93 Darren Puppa. The Lightning catch up with him in their interview series "Bolt From the Blue" [Tampa Bay Lightning]
- Don't Trade Vinny looks back at the summer of 2004 and what players did on their day with the Stanley Cup [Don't Trade Vinny]
- Jon Jordan provides the Lightning inspired "Mount Puckmore": the four faces of the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise [Puck Daddy]
- If you expected Steve Downie signed by now... Yeah, us too. David Strehle takes a look at the situation [Bolts On Ice]
- Tomas Kaberle rumors have been out there for a while... And by a while I mean since Summer 2009. Mike Corcoran asks if Kaberle would be a fit for the Lightning [Creative Loafing]
- Brock Beukeboom reveled in his opportunity to participate in the Canadian National Team's camp in St. John's. [NHL.com]
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Lightning owner Jeffrey Vinik is now part of the Tampa Bay community for real. He's purchased a Palma Ceia home [Tampa Bay Business Journal]
- Steve Yzerman and Julien BriseBois are all business regarding improving the Bolts minor league affiliate, teh Norfolk Admirals. Ads fans need to realize this [Norfolk Admirals- My Thoughts ]
Hockey links
- You're a fan... You're tired of the waiting game that is Summer and want some hockey... NOW. Paul Kukla feels your pain, and yours, and yours, and yours... [NHL.com]
- The Nashville Predators have announced changes in the executive suit for the club -- including the addition of Lightning COO Sean Henry as team president. [On The Forecheck]
- The United States of Hockey... I like the sound of that. This map, on the other hand, that Peter Evans came across? I am not nearly a fan of. [Hoosier Hockey]
- Peter Forsberg has dreams of once again lacing them up and playing. Mike Chen tries to talk him out of it. It's time, it's over... [From The Rink]
- It's significant! It's news! It's... still a week away. It's the 2010-11 NHL TV schedule! [Puck the Media]
- On the heels of the Ilya Kovalchuk contract being voided, more contracts are set to be challenged by the league [Hockey Plumber]
- I usually throw my hands up in disgust when I read stupid trade rumors. Quisp, on the other hand, made a post about it -- reveling in the stupidity. [Jewels From The Crown]
General links
- Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonis offers advice to pro sport personalities with the use of electronic communication and social networks. [Ted's Take]
- So how do baseball trades work after the Trade Deadline? July 31st does not mean players still cannot be dealt - but it gets more complicated after the Deadline passes. Buc Wild explains it in a FanPost [DraysBay]
- The catwalks at Tropicana Field came under scrutiny this week... Gregg Burrage takes a look at reactions -- immediate and after a night's rest. [SB Nation Tampa Bay]
- Numbers that contradict the notion Tampa Bay does not support he Rays: TV numbers are up, up, up. [DraysBay]
- Tampa Bay Buccaneer training camps are among the hottest in the NFL... We don't mean that as an attractive. [SB Nation Tampa Bay]
- There's still time to vote in the Creative Loafing Best Of the Bay poll! [Creative Loafing]
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Good evening, and welcome to our lovely open thread. Drink? Hors d’Oeuvre? Anything? Hello?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
Want some garlic bread?
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Oooh. Maybe. That does sound pretty good right, now that you’ve mentioned it.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Back again for more abuse…I mean…fun, huh? ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve had a hell of a day. Had my two most retweeted tweets today, as well as a mention from Wyshynski.
Oh yeah? What’d Wysh have to say? I missed that.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet. Good for you. Wysh is a good guy, particularly considering how much crap he gets thrown at him on the website of his on a daily basis.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Most of the crap gets thrown towards Lambert anyways.
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
True, but they all see their fair share.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Then again, you have people who literally worship the ground they walk on.
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. It’s like a badge of honor to be mentioned in Puck Daddy’s daily links. I find that entertaining, really – in a sad sort of way.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly, I haven’t written any important articles yet. Most of them are just news and stuff.
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I get my stuff thrown up there pretty regularly. Why, I don’t know. They just like me, I guess. That, and there are few Lightning writers to go around, as compared to the rest of the teams in the NHL.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw that. That was awesome. He had nothing better. Epic RT! I don’t think I’ve ever gotten him to REPLY to something I tweet to him, let alone pick up on something I say.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s never replied to any of my tweets, and I’ve met him in person twice. He even gave me an unsolicited hug on my way out the last time. So don’t feel bad.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
DTV’s Back? YEAAAAHHHHH
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Rock on
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
So shall we discuss the death, destruction, and despair that we all face because of the ill-fated Kovalchuk contract annulment?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
It’s no fair to the players! The contract was signed! It’s valid! Just because it’s so long doesn’t mean it shouldn’t count! Onwers are EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVIL! Evil even! No fair!
rollign my eyes
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
rolling even
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to deal with more Kovalchuk news… ugh…
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, if you’re really lucky, he’ll sign elsewhere and then Lou can pitch a fit. How about that?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That, too.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Or 10
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Can you imagine if Kovalchuk ends up with the Kings? Wow. I wouldn’t want to meet Lou in a brightly lit place when he was in a good mood – I can’t even imagine him in a thunderous rage. I really wonder if Lou can sue the league for fraud over that.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
If that happens me and John (Fischer) have our work cut out trying to deal with angry and/or crazed Devils fans.
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, if you can’t beat them, join them.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It won’t be hard. It’s easy to ban people for not following the rules.
Also, Lou is actually quite a pleasant fellow. Except when it comes to business. There, he does not mess around.
Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
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by John Fischer on Aug 10, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
De nada, hombre. Though I wish you could have gone with my LOTR’s write up for Andreychuk/Taylor. ;-)
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I just loved the movies… I ought to post it here — just to put up the funny.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't Trade Vinny's "Day With The Cup" post
I had a few ideas that I threw out at random… Just riffing to get his mind going… But these I I wrote and were rather proud of…
Dave Andreychuk, having finally reached the apex of the mountain after
a 22 year attempt, tried to toss the Stanley Cup into the firey pits
of Mount Doom from whence it was forged, in order to destroy it and
prevent others from suffering the Cup’s elusiveness ever again.
Tim Taylor stopped him — preventing the Cup’s destruction — claimed
it as his own, and then vanished into thin air. He spent HIS day with
the Cup celebrating among the halfings in the Shire (picture of St.
Louis and Perrin appropriate here).
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s so bad!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
But in a good way, of course. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I also said Perrin/St. Louis used the Cup as a booster seat at a grown-up restaurant.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
They aren’t the Montréal Canadiens, John. ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, by the way, everyone hit the F5 button on their keyboards.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
I see you hid something, John. ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just my first comment on this thread – nothing big. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a Lightning site, so I guess we can talk Lightning news, right? How about that new coach in Norfolk, huh?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
First time a USHL coach has made the jump from teh USHL to the AHL directly.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that’s pretty crazy. Tho it shows that the USHL is starting to become a legit league. And that’s a good thing.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
But here is another story — he wasn’t Yzerman/BriseBois first choice. Stevie Y can be denied.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Pascal Vincent of the Quebec Juniors.
And with Vincent’s remarks on a radio interview, he did come off like a prick. The Ads would be better under a “more flamboyant” coach. WTF?
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless we are talking Don Cherry’s suits
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That goes without saying.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s more messy than Flamboyant though
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
That guy in the Montreal system was first, right? What’s up with the French Canadians, anyways? I mean, I’m not against that – I used to speak French after all – but it’s interesting how a BC boy like Yzerman is ending up surrounded by Québécois.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He was a Q coach. Quebec Juniors. Franco-phone. I think it’s just going with someone you know in BriseBois case, trying to hire the guy. More clear communications in two languages?
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Right, and if anyone messes with him — he’ll sue.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Lawyer. In fact he had a practice up until 2003 before he went into coac hing.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Have training camp locations come out? Or did that happen while I wasn’t paying any attention?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
They’ve come out at random.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The Caps haven’t released theirs yet. :o(
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d think it’d be at their normal facility. It’s TIMES that you have to wonder about.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
So long as it’s in at Kettler in Arlington, that’s all I care about. I can always find out times. That’s not a problem. I just want my hockey fix!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Think anything will come of the contracts that are being looked at in light of “The Decision 2:NHL Style”?
If more contracts get nullified, I am fine with it. Let me jsut say that.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It should be the same for everyone. If the Kovalchuk contract is null and void, then similar ones ought to be, too. Cherry picking at this point would make the league look even worse.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not even concerned if Vinny’s contract was nullfied. He wants to be in Tampa. It’s just an issue of working a new deal. Instead of 11 years, make it four.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone else think that if Vinny’s contract gets voided, and reworked on Stevie’s watch that it could be good for us?
Probably. It could mean keeping both Stamkos and Vinny when Stamkos’s contract is up. Depending on contract demands, of course.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Teams get fined at the most.
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of a slow thread tonight, huh?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
JINX
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I am not a jinx! You take that back! :oÞ
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s just quiet. There’s not much going on when there’s 4 people here
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t there a soccer game going on tonight? US vs Brazil or something?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s probably it. For sure Burton’s watching that game.
In Lou We Trust: The system hates us, man.
"Pfft, Wii’s where it’s at. *Swings toy plastic racquet, separates shoulder"- RudyKelly
by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, there’s one gone. Where everyone else? Tina’s usually a party all by herself, but that party’s gone elsewhere. So selfish!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m the only TB resident in here (well, unless you are a lurker). I’d appreciate votes in teh Best O the Bay awards / poll for best blogger. Of course you can also vote for best athletes for TB teams.
It’s VERY Tampa Bay centric, so out-of-market people shouldn’t vote. But local people? Vote… And if you don’t vote for me, at least vote for @ClarkBrooks best TB Twitter personality.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
BTW — you can vote here: http://www.botbvote.com
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
/shameless plug.
And now back to your regularly scheduled programming…. ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
My regularly scheduled programming is also a shameless plug.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
For shame!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
That makes you shameless. You DO put up with me after all.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I am good. As long as you voted…
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Ummmm…not in Tampa….
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Done with what? Are you waiting your turn with John or something? ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
No comment.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh joy, and I thought it gets bad here. We only get maybe 110 after the index… We’ve had a good amount of cloud cover lately, so that keeps it cooler.. But it’s steamy outside.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And do you know The Trolley Song?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry. I couldn’t resist. It was a popular song from the 1940s musical Meet Me in St. Louis. When John asked that, the movie popped into my head. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
And your point is…?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Greetings from the great northwest….or southwest, depending which side of the border you’re on.
A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be
Hey hey Smo, how goes?
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Good, my Floridian friend. Good luck in that best of TB thingy.
A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be
Thanks. If I get more than a single vote, I will be thrilled.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Since Vancouver has more in common with Seattle than anywhere else, I consider it part of the Northwest. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
But I’m in the SW corner of Canada, hence my border reference.
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Right. The Sunshine Coast and all of that. It just seems odd to refer to it as the southwest, tho that is obviously accurate.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And the Sunshine Coast has been far from that the past couple of days.
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I saw some pictures of the Olympics the other day, and there is still a lot of snow in the mountains for this time of year. But at least you don’t have to worry about drought. So that’s something.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell that to my lawn. Two days of rain and it’s still bone dry. It was like cutting really short hay.
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Well, that’s just how it is, tho. Green lawn in winter, brown and dry in the summer. Anything else just wouldn’t be right.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually you’re still northwest to me.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 10, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Michael, it goes well. How are you?
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm good.
Just catching up on what’s been discussed so far.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Normal inanities. Like usual :)
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Worthwhile, though.
I see the speculation about the NHL revisiting already registered contracts (i.e. Lecavalier’s) already came up.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s worth it to still comment on that stuff. I don’t think we really settled on the point…
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I know my Twitter has been all abuzz with this
But I just don’t see how the league can justify retroactively nullifying contracts that were previously approved. I just don’t see it happening. Would be too messy.
Somebody said teams could be fined. I think that’s more likely, but I’m not even sold that will happen.
I think most of this talk is baseless speculation. Then again, I have no sources and have to rely on what makes sense to me.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
If you want to reopen that, start a new conversation down at the bottom. I hate running out of room and the text getting all squished.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s just a visual preference, that’s all. It’s not really a rule. More like a guideline. :oD
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
We have people! I guess 8:30 pm is the magical time, huh?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
And John reposting the link on Twitter…
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Sneaky!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I just got in from mowing my lawn. I need some hockey chatter to unwind.
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What are your thoughts on the Luongo deal possibly getting thrown out?
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
A lot of people seem to think it would give the ‘Nucks some cap relief. Personally, although it doesn’t kick in until the start of the season, I believe it’s already been vetted by the league, so how can they go back and say nonono…? Will they do it to Savard, Hossa, DiPietro, even? They’re opening a big can of worms, imo.
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I think it’s a can of worms that need to be opened. Lax regulation of contracts in the past is just as detrimental to people deliberately circumventing the cap.
And the League is known for being brian dead when it comes to regulating things — be it on ice officials, or how they hand out suspensions — a lack of consistency.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Who’s brian.
Sorry, I couldn’t let that one go by.
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I deserved it :-) Type too fast, copy edit too little.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, is that a murder confession? Brian dead? ;o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Start messing with the CBA before it expires and we can start talking about lockout/strike again.
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That’s what everyone keeps saying in regards to this decision, like it’s a sign of the hockey apocalypse.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
One more season of no hockey would be the death knell for some franchises, no?
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Oh, almost certainly. But there’s no guarantee that there’d a be a lockout. And even if there were, there’s no guarantee that it’d last an entire season. People are just throwing out worst-case scenarios as if they’re written in stone. However, even stones can be broken.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s what Mirtle keeps saying.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
For me, yeah.
Put my SUV up for sale on Craigslist and FB before making dinner for the gf after a long day at a training.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Re: Kaberle
Has Corcoran’s article been discussed?
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Damn. Next topic then?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Kaberle, not discussing the rumors :-p
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Good.
I was thinking it was at least worth discussing.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
There have been rumors about Kabrle to TB since last summer. I don’t feel like it’s a fit. I knowsome people want the Bolts to go all in NOW… But it just feels wrong… You can’t expect another Gagne type robbery here. Not when dealing with the robber of note in Burke.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just going to ask how Kaberle would fit. I don’t know much about the Lightning, other than Vinny, St. Louis, Stamkos and Downie.
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Would be a welcome addition, but too rich for Stevie’s blood. Especially if somehow Ranger returns. Ranger is essentially from the same school as Kaberle/Boyle.
Ranger?
Might as well forget about him until we hear otherwise. Seriously. I was a huge fan of his (heck, I wear #54 on the ice) and would welcome him back, but there’s NO REASON, at this point, to believe he’ll be back. Ever.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree here. Even if Ranger announced tomorrow he is coming back for next season… I pencil him into a minor league spot if anywhere. He hasn’t played in a season and a half. Not consistently… He has to earn his way back. Not be given a slot because he’s Paul ranger
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The Lightning seem to have loads of cap space. 4 mil wouldn’t throw everything out of whack that much, would it?
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Yeah
The ONLY way that moving Malone would make sense is if Yzerman and Boucher like what they saw from Ashton in early July and were convinced he was ready for the big show and were willing to let him battle Purcell all season long for a place alongside Vinny.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Burke will be lucky to walk away with a truculent top-six winger let alone a first-round pick.
Highly doubt Yzerman would have to pay so much, let alone be willing to give that.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Unlike John, I think Kaberle would “fit” in the sense that he would give us the best puck-moving option since Boyle. If healthy, you have to believe he’d put up nice numbers.
That said, he’s not a fit in the sense that he’d be taking away significant minutes from either Hedman or Lundin. Probably Lunding. Without Kaberle, Lundin would appear set to continue logging significant minutes. Thus, Kaberle could hurt his development.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Again, mixed feelings.
Probably could say I’m opposed to the idea but would understand if Yzerman decided to pull the trigger.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If Kaberle comes in, then I think Ohlund is the odd-man out.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Clarify.
You think he moves to bottom pairing or is shopped?
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Kaberle changes the whole chemistry of the group. Ohlund is a stay-at-home defenseman. He’d have no place in that group. Having Kaberle there would shift the entire balance to puck-moving defensemen.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Again
do you think he’d be moved to the bottom-6 or shopped?
I really don’t see him as a viable trade candidate. Not with that contract and the current market.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he still has a lot to offer a team – including the Lightning. I’d have to take a wait-and-see position on that. I’d like to see how the defense pans out first.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I really would not like to see Ohlund’s role diminished. I’m actually hoping he and Hedman are able to utilize their offensive capabilities under Boucher.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting.
I find myself with mixed feelings on the thought.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s his cap hit?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The ONLY way I see Kaberle coming to Tampa is if Malone is involved in the deal.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Any thoughts about the defense?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
It wins championships, or so they say… ;-)
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
They also say goaltending wins you championships – and see how the Finals turned out?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s a goaltending?
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Does the phrase “Bulin Wall” mean anything to you?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that Cup win actually 6 years ago? Holy Chris Dingman!
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Wait – Dingman is holy? When did that happen? And Robin, why are you wearing that tutu?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I want to see the performance of the squad under Boucher before I pass any judgements. With how dysfunctional coaching has been — it’s hard to assess talent when talent has been poorly coached.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Gee, tell us how you really feel there, Matt. It is Matt, right?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Good. I remembered correctly then. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like a personal problem to me. Maybe you ought to be nicer to Facebook. Either that, or it knows you too well.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Who thought paying Ohlund that much money to be Hedman’s BFF would be a good idea. Don’t like to dis ex-Canucks, but that wage seems a tad generous.
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$4.25Mil
Hi all! Although we need help moving the puck, we need help in our own end too. Kabs won’t be making many plays in the corner. Plus with Lundin and Clark, you suddenly have 3 undersized defensemen, who handle the puck from decent to well, but none of them is going to throw a scare into the opposition.
Don in St Pete
He Don, nice of you to drop in!
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Good points, Don
Definitely worth mentioning, but I think acquiring Kaberle would signal totally banking on Boucher’s swarm philosophy in both zones, emphasizing numbers and positioning. Physicality nice but not requisite. Would that work? Well, like John said, that remains to be seen.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with John
There was no system last year, or at least none discernible. What bothered me the most was we consistently gave up the blueline without a fight on even man rushes. Smaby was so good at the end of 09’ in meeting the rush at or above the blueline. They abandoned that totally last year allowing easy access to our zone.
Don in St Pete
Cassie brought up repeatedly the fact the team didn’t stand up at the blue-line during games last season.
The new system is supposed to be Go-go-go, I don’t even know how it will stand up and challenge people. or will it just avoid people?
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, people seem to be talking about me a lot lately as if I weren’t here. I don’t mind since it’s all nice stuff. But I do find it odd.
Sorry – idle thought. Continue….
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Should I have just waited for you to reply or waited for you to not reply a little longer?
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Beer.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Cassie thinks a lot of things are odd. …
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s because I’m odd. Hello? Haven’t you all figured this out yet? Seriously!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Beer.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Copycat.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Ohlund is damaged goods
OK made a huge mistake in not getting Ohlund checked out thoroughly. He has a Forsberg type injury and might never be the same. I loved Ohlund with Vancouver, but when a guy average 9 goals a season then only logs 11 assists and 0 goals, you know you’ve got problems.
Don in St Pete
Not every defenseman is a goal scorer. And, Forsberg’s “injury” is actually a congenital defect – it’s a mild variation of having a club foot – so it’s not the same thing at all. Having said that, while Ohlund may be in on the downside of his career, he’s still a damned good defenseman.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
A little overpriced to be a shutdown guy, isn’t he? Or is that not his role?
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And I don’t think he’s been the same since his eye injury.
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I think last season he started to get back into his previous form, but again, they’ve had some questionable coaching.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I agree that he’s overpaid. But then, half of the league is. Certainly a number of Lightning players are. But he’s still an effective defenseman.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
This.
I thought, all things considered, Ohlund had a “safe” season. He wasn’t spectacular, but he really wasn’t a liability on the ice at any point last season.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree. It wasn’t his best season, but it also wasn’t an awful one for him, either. You also have to remember that he came to a brand new team that was in the middle of some turmoil. He was in Vancouver for 11 years, and he moved out of his comfort zone completely. So that affected his play as well, I’m sure.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
And played mentor to a rookie for a healthy stretch.
Yeah, I concur.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Possible, but careful:
It didn’t help that Ohlund a) missed games due to injury and b) saw almost no power play time all season. His shot total (71), aside from a 42 game 99-00 season, was the lowest in his career and about half of the average of his previous five seasons.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The system could work
Or it could get ugly. Think 2008-09’ Bolts. If they employ Boucher system it requires a quicker d-man to assist the 3 forwards in forechecking leaving the stay at home guy to play free-safety essentially. The 3 quicker guys currently would be Clark, Lundin and Lashoff, though Hedman has reasonable speed for his size. The problem is when they do break the full court press you have an odd man break and may have to count heavily on the goalie to bail you out.
Don in St Pete
I would compare that to 2005-06 thru 2007-08. After the Cup win, I thought that was a constant flaw that was exploited under Torts system — the odd man rush and the one-on-one with goaltending
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Remind me what Boucher’s system is, if you please?
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It was the LAST system employed by the Bolts. Which was not funny :-p :-)
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It was the defensive strategy too, didn’t you hear?
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Really? I thought the defensive strategy last year was the same as the Castle Guards in Monty Python’s Holy Grail.
“…hey..”
Second Monty Python reference for me tonight. And coming from the general direction of SB Nation, too. I wonder what’s up with that.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
A variation of the 1-3-1 system.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Strangely, that is true enough.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I repeat Ohlund averaged 9 goals a season, before last year
He hurt his ankle blocking a shot in the 6th game of the 08-09’ semifinals. Still he was the Nucks go to guy and despite having Mitchell and Salo, lead them in Ice time during the playoffs. If Ohlund is healthy our d will be fine this year.
Don in St Pete
I think our D is going to need more than a healthy Ohlund (i.e. growth from Hedman, no regression by Lundin, Clark and Kubina to do their magic in the shot-blocking department, etc.), but…yeah.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone see Fat Tony’s Eastern Conference Power Rankings here at Raw Charge?
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Who is this Fat Tony?
And why is he fat?
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Self-described, so you’d have to ask him about that.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Under Torts
That is what lead to Torts downfall. Despite lacking the talent to play that attacking style, he rammed it down the players throats, much like Tocc tried to make everyone a mucker and grinder. I think Boucher is smart enough to find a happy medium and employ the talent where it’s most effective.
Don in St Pete
I agree here. Boucher is supposed to cater to players, and tailor the system to the talent. No tailor the talent to the system.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Torts coached hockey like a football coach – his way or the highway. Which goes over fairly well with most players, except for Canadians, for some reason. But it’s a style that wears down on a lot of people fast.
What I like about Boucher is that masters in sports psychology that he has. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d just like to remind everyone that I’m generally here for comedic relief. Seems that memo may not be totally clear…
We’re all laughing on the inside. :o)
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m generally laughing at times on the outside too.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well…me, too. But I wasn’t going to say that. Shhh!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
POST PROOF OR RETRACT!!! :-)
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
TOUCHé
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Cassie’s been complaining a lot about people talking about her and self promotion tonight, hasn’t she?
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
… to you, too.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
You say that like it means something.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Pictures or it didn’t happen?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
The Lightning have seemed to be in the news on a weekly basis...
I’m going to go ahead and predict Downie’s re-signing is announced this week.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
Lot of news at the front end of this week. If a contrat gets done, look for it Friday. If not this week, then next.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
And I’m going to go ahead and say: Oooh. Good call.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that's a fair guess.
I could even see upwards of 4 years, 10 mil.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Not much left on Yzerman’s “must-do” docket at this point.
Downie should be more of a priority than Stammer’s extension at this point.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Fat Tony isn't far off
I expect the Bolts to be in the playoff mix. How long will it take Flyer fans to pine for Krajicek and Parent after they get an eyeful of Mez? I like Mez and Walker but they both performed like 6-7 d as did almost everyone else last season. They may be better without Tocc’s “system” or lack thereof.
Don in St Pete
Maybe it’ll work out for them. Stranger things have happened. They could play better because of the Fear of Pronger being instilled in them.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I said in comments on his post, it’s Carolina and where he ranked them that stood out for me. Carolina came on like no one else at the end of the season. They wer ea LOT etter than the horrible start of the season let on. I think they will be in the mix…
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
This is his second pro contract? They need to properly work him into a price structure — sorta like Feaster did when he re-signed Craig and Ranger in 2006… The numbers have GOT to work and not come off outlandish. He’s a one-hit-wonder right now with something to prove (that it was not a fluke season)
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Will Yzerman be tempted to buy out a couple UFA years on the relative cheap? Will Downie’s agent even consider the tradeoff (given the looming CBA confrontation) or insist on a short-term deal?
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
The next question is, will Boucher et al. be able to keep Downie focused like Tocchet did?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Team influence matters too. He was beign groomed by Marty as much as it appeared he was being taught by Tocc.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw Vinny talk him down off the ledge a few times during games as well.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Who doesn’t have a crush on Vinny? That’s what I want to know. I think he’s universally adored at this point.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, there are still a TON of Vinny haters out there. Just read any Damien Cristeaneadaeadeadadero’s articles. Even if it’s about the new ice surface at the Forum. Someone will say.. “Alright! We got rid of the bad ice, let’s get rid of the bad Vinny!”
They like him, it’s just that they feel he’s not living up to his potential. It’s a case of too-high expectations. The guy’s only human, after all.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Routine in the TB sports world… and all sports for that matter.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
True. But the better the player, the more extreme it tends to be. In this, he reminds me of Griffey.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Think about what STAMKOS is in for.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m still waiting to see if he can play as well this season under a different coach as he did last season.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is part of my point. If he struggles, he’s going to be attacked either this season or next.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Stamkos didn’t get compared to (insert random basketball star here).
A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be
No, but he did get a multi-million dollar advertising promotion similar to that of a crappy horror film series before he was even technically on our team.
Didn’t even think of that.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
No, he jsut scored 51 goals in his second season. What happens when he only scores 30 this season? Or less becasue of one issue or another?
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Teemu Selanne.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He must have some flaw, some weakness. Perhaps you folks are too close to him?
A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be
Oh, I could give you a psychological profile on the guy, if you want. He’s not perfect, that’s for sure. And there are parts of his game that could use some work. But overall, he’s very admired by most of the hockey community.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven’t his numbers diminished over the last couple of seasons? Or is that symptomatic of the general play of the team? Or maybe he should just get rid of Beliveau’s number.
A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be
He wears #4 for his dad – who’s a big Bobby Orr fan – not for Beliveau. But, living in Montreal, one must appease the Montreallers. He lives there in the offseason, after all.
He was injured a couple of years ago – major shoulder surgery. Then wrist surgery last summer. So He’s had injuries to overcome. And he didn’t have regular linemates during games since Tocchet would switch things up ever other shift – which is almost no exaggeration. I think he’ll do a lot better this coming season.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for the correction, Cassie. I thought the 4 was for Beliveau.
A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be
Vinny’s dad’s a Boston fan, and he grew up a Detroit fan.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s human, yes, but he’s worth being generally revered.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve preemptively given my gf complete absolution and approval if she is ever seduced by Vinny.
TMI?
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as you didn’t give that to yourself, I think you’re good.
by Matt Amos on Aug 10, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
speaking of on fire tonight…
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m staying out of this conversation.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope.
I asked for the same deal with Megan Fox. She laughed at me.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s not fair.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, to be fair, the whole Vinny thing was my suggestion and way of jokingly saying if she was ever to have a bastard child, at least give him NHL genes.
She’s likes Lecavalier as a player but does not talk about him in “that” way. Edward Cullen guy, however…
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Cullen? Yuck. I find him slightly repulsive.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Qui, moi?
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactement!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, fire’s cool…
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
So Downie’s not a teammate fighting loose cannon anymore?
A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be
Last season he wasn’t. When he first got to Tampa… Hoo boy, he was.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He had a pretty quiet season doing what he was supposed to do – and not a lot of what he wasn’t.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t be sure, of course, but I would think Boucher’s psychology background should give him a fair shot at the task.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You’ve gotta hope so. Downie’s got a lot of natural talent. It’d be nice to see him turn himself around and make himself a great – and long – career.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but one misstep and he turns into Todd Bertuzzi and is only known for his stupidity.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
“I agree” also would have worked.
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Bert, you had Vancouver in the palm of your hand. Why you wanna go and do what you did?
A creep from the cradle, but a hero's what I want to be
You know how emotional he is – he just did it without thinking. And then instantly regretted it. Poor guy. Both of them, actually.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Good call DTV
I suspect based upon comparables, that if Downie signs for 1 year it will be $1.8 mil, 2 years @ $2mil and 3 years @ $2.25 mil for giving up a year of UFA eligibility.
Don in St Pete
Downs will be okay
He’s obviously come back to the mainstream. He’s working out with Stamkos at Gary Robert’s house. Now that has to be a scary proposition for the eastern conference foes. If everyone else has average years and Downs and Buggsy can net 30 each, Bolt fans will be in hog heaven.
Don in St Pete
He struggled with keeping his temper in check at World Championships this spring, tho. I hope you’re right, but he’s got to learn a bit more self-control.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it’s about that time. I need to go be unconscious for a while. Have a good night, everyone, and thanks for stopping in. I’m not sure I’ll be around next week, since I’ll be in Chicago, but I might stop in and say hi. Later!
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 10, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Goodnight Cassie.
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Night Matt. And thanks for the laughs!
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, folks.
I’m out. Been a pleasure, as always.
DTV, Cassie, John…looking forward to your next pieces.
by Michael Gallimore on Aug 10, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Same with YOURS Mike. Let me know if you have anything in the works.
Later
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by John Fontana on Aug 10, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
OK Ladies and Gents...
This open thread is OPEN to comments for those who come by at a later time. Chime in if you want on any given topic. Make a new one.
But as for tonight’s live open thread discussion. I’m done, and we’ze outie. We’ll be back next week. 7:30 on Tuesday, like normal.
Goodnight!
"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.
why dont we just trade malone for kaberle and then sign kovalchuk to a one year deal like 7 mill or something. lets just take a swing at the cup. hell buy out smith and bring in niemi too.
I’d rather build a dynasty than have a one shot and done scenario. Look at how Chicago was dismantled. That’s been pretty ugly, if you ask me.
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by Cassie McClellan on Aug 11, 2010 6:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Because look how well the last fantasy general management of the Lightning worked out (2008-09).
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Bringing in just anyone and everyone to make a big splash does not guarantee the team becomes a winner.
Besides, Kovy doesn’t know what the defensive zone is, and how playing defense is a part of the game — even for forwards. That’s worth 7 million? Offense contributor, otherwise liability? No thank you.
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by John Fontana on Aug 11, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
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