Around the League '16-'17 Stanley Cup Final Edition

[Reclamation Project]

Further proof that NorCal is full of dirty hippies...

No one wants to see a disgusting male body covered in tattoos with a dirty beard. Females only please.

 

[KINGS17]

Further proof that NorCal is full of dirty hippies...

Looks like Thornton shaves his entire body. Let that razor loose on your sand flee infested beard bub.

 

[Bandit]

The beard, the man bun, and now those tattoos... Burns needs professional help.

 

[Reclamation Project]

I thought Thornton was some huge outdoor guy that loves fishing? He's whiter than a ghost.

 

[Bandit]

I thought Thornton was some huge outdoor guy that loves fishing? He's whiter than a ghost.

Well... I don't know about you but I don't usually go fishing with my balls swinging in the breeze.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Look at his arms.

And what I do with my balls during outdoor activities is nobody's business! I'll swing them wherever and on whoever I choose.

 

[HookKing]

Trying to get the GAA down to where it was in 2014/2012 is unrealistic IMO. Those were some of the best defenseive teams the cap era has ever seen.

Look at the defense we had:

2012:
Scuderi-Doughty
Mitchel-Voynov
Martinez-Greene

2014:
Muzzin-Doughty
Mitchel-Voynov
Martinez-Regehr

How are we supposed to match that? Muzzin has regressed. LaDue and Gravel are essentially rookies. Aside from Doughty there's no one on the current team in the same universe as Willie Mitchel defensively.

Kings don't need to get to that level (as I pointed out). But getting Quick back and a real 3C that plays defense, plus more experience from last years rookies can get it down significantly. Team defense matters, it wasn't just the D men. In 2012 Doughty and Scuderi were minus players.

 

[Bandit]

Look at his arms.

And what I do with my balls during outdoor activities is nobody's business! I'll swing them wherever and on whoever I choose.

Are you kidding me? I'm not looking at that ****ing picture again.

 

[Stimpythecat]

When the offseason is done, the metro is going to be insane.

 

[Kingspiracy]

Well... I don't know about you but I don't usually go fishing with my balls swinging in the breeze.

If you dunk them in the water you may catch more fish

 

[Bandit]

If you dunk them in the water you may catch more fish

Is that a strategy down under?

 

[johnjm22]

Kings don't need to get to that level (as I pointed out). But getting Quick back and a real 3C that plays defense, plus more experience from last years rookies can get it down significantly. Team defense matters, it wasn't just the D men. In 2012 Doughty and Scuderi were minus players.

It's true that forwards are just as responsible for team defense as defensemen, and I also agree that we need to upgrade our 3C spot. That said I don't see Hanzal or someone similar making that much of a difference on overall team defense.

I think this team's main problem last year both defensively and offensively is the same. They looked stale, bored and lethargic. That's the main thing that needs to change.

 

[Legionnaire]

It's true that forwards are just as responsible for team defense as defensemen, and I also agree that we need to upgrade our 3C spot. That said I don't see Hanzal or someone similar making that much of a difference on overall team defense.

I think this team's main problem last year both defensively and offensively is the same. They looked stale, bored and lethargic. That's the main thing that needs to change.

Not true. Just look at Erik Karlsson. He plays forward and can't play defense for ****. Best player in the league!

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Not true. Just look at Erik Karlsson. He plays forward and can't play defense for ****. Best player in the league!

Did you watch him in the playoffs? That's far from the truth.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Karlsson's back after the playoffs ended...

 

[Kingspiracy]

Is that a strategy down under?

I'd heard it was great for catching blue cod, or was that blue balls

 

[Legionnaire]

Did you watch him in the playoffs? That's far from the truth.

I saw Methot and Andersen bail him out a lot if that's what you mean. There's no doubting he's an impact player but the guy is horrible at man to man coverage.

 

[Reclamation Project]

NZ knows what's up. When was the last time you heard about it being overpopulated? CHI-NA should be taking notes!

 

[Kingspiracy]

NZ knows what's up. When was the last time you heard about it being overpopulated? CHI-NA should be taking notes!

Yeah about 4.5 mill all up, we're a long way from everyone which helps I suppose.

Is it China this year for season opener? Perhaps NZ in a couple of years eh

 

[Reclamation Project]

Pre-season I believe. Half the team will be on IR after they eat some alley food and murky water.

 

[deeshamrock]

From Darren Dreger this morning


Jordan Weal - over a dozen teams have contacted him and his on tour this week. Did agree on term with the Flyers but not on $$. I love Weal, was the Flyers best forward down the stretch and would love to see him here in Philly. But I get that some of those teams are better than the Flyers and his usage (top 6 fixed wing) and shot at a deep playoff run/Cup might be better. So if Hexy misses, I would understand why. But boy I'd hate to lose him.


Karl Alzner- Drawing a crowd and will visit several teams this week (per Le Brun, that will include the Habs)

Justin Williams - 50/50 chance he stays DC, will speak to them this week


On Kulikov - Sens have reached out to him

Replying to @PierreVLeBrun

Kulikov's agent Mike Bogdan says he's had lots of calls already from other teams since window opened...

on the Sens trading w Vegas to get Methot back (or Preds and Neal)_

Pierre LeBrun‏Verified account @PierreVLeBrun 1h1 hour ago

Have confirmed this with Bill Daly just now: There is no blanket rule prohibiting a team from re-acquiring player lost in exp draft already



Also

Mike Heika‏Verified account @MikeHeika

Stars will place Antti Niemi on waivers for purposes of a buyout.

 

[deeshamrock]

Couple of signings:

Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie 1h1 hour ago

Zack Kassian has agreed to terms with EDM on a three-year deal worth a total of $5.85M.



Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie 60m60 minutes ago
Tom Pyatt agrees to terms with OTT on a two year deal with an AAV of $1.1M.
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and the HHOF class

Stephen Whyno‏Verified account @SWhyno 11m11 minutes ago

Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2017: Teemu Selanne, Dave Andreychuk, Paul Kariya, Mark Recchi, Clare Drake, Danielle Goette, Jeremy Jacobs.

 

[Martyros]

Probably a greater number because of the Kariya-Selanne connection.

 

[Kingsfan1]

Yakupov wasn't qualified so he will be a UFA . Wow.

Worth a shot ?

 

[KingsFan7824]

Yakupov wasn't qualified so he will be a UFA . Wow.

Worth a shot ?