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Around the League 2013-14 Part VIII

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deeshamrock said:
Anaheim was one of the 6 teams on Kesslers list of where he'd agree to be traded to, Pens, Redwings, Bolts, Avs, Ducks and Hawks.

Hawks need a 2nd line center but not sure if he'd be an upgrade, given their core is a lot younger and Kessler has had his share of injuries ad surgeries. Pens , by some rumors, really pushed for him, but whatever they offered Nucks turned down. I guess maybe they could have put Malkin on Crosby's wing and Sutter slot the 3rd line.
Lots of players trading uniforms this summer...should be a busy one
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Please no. That would be scary.
 
and the Oil Kings win, I guess Edmonton has at least one team that can win games :sarcasm:
 
deeshamrock said:
During the playoffs, I listen to the daily podcast from Marek and Wyshynski and, they talk the playoffs ,etc and usually it's pretty good. T hey have guests on to talk hockey.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/SN/MarekVsWyshynski


So yesterday's podcast (where they were debating if Quick is Jedi or a Ninja with telekentic power of some kind that pucks roll over the line behind him and mysteriously don't go in) They had a guest on, Jason Botchford Sports writer covering the Canucks for the Vancouver Province to talk about Benning, what he'll do as GM, etc.

HE thinks they should trade Kessler, amongothers, and buld for the future, because the team as it is, can't compete with the elite in the PAC division. But he said, Linden thinks this team can contend next year in the playoffs. They asked about Kessler and what should be done, Botchford said Kessler is a very frustrated and unhappy player for a lot of reasons, never getting the elite winger he was promised, wants to play in USA, wants to play on a contender, but he also said things shifted (Kessler asking for a trade) after the players had ameeting and voted the 'A' off of Kessler's jersey. THat would change things.
I didn't realize they'd done that...and that would be uncomfortable.
I don't even think Trotz could fix that Canucks mess, but given the issues, they need to trade Kessler.
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Vancouver needs to completely rework their drafting and player development. Their draft record is absolutely atrocious; there was an article I read the other day--can't recall where I found it--that asked what would have happened if their had simply drafted CHL forwards based only on points in the year before the draft. This totally mindless, essentially scout-less draft formula produced substantially better players on balance than what Vancouver actually picked. Of course, the article ignored the role of development, but it seems clear that the Canucks just have not had enough of a talent pipeline. They've been living on the Sedins for years now.
 
@garylawless: Hearing more and more Barry Trotz to Washington is a done deal. #nhl
 
tigermask48 said:
Trotz coaching Ovi = doomsday in Washington? He blasted Sergei Kostitsyn after he quit on a play so just imagine what he'll do the minute Ovi loafs on a play.
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That's something Ovi needs. Accountability. Hasn't had it since Hunter was the coach.

Edit: With this news....Canucks, stay the hell away from Stevens.
 
Scottkmlps said:
That's something Ovi needs. Accountability. Hasn't had it since Hunter was the coach.

Edit: With this news....Canucks, stay the hell away from Stevens.
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Wouldn't be surprised if they requested permission to interview Stevens.

Another name to keep an eye on is Willie Desjardains who is the HC in for Texas (AHL). Apparently the Canucks have interest in interviewing him but are waiting until Texas AHL season is over.
 
Ron said:
@garylawless: Hearing more and more Barry Trotz to Washington is a done deal. #nhl
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Since that broke, a few articles are out there, saying the same thing. And I'd bet Shero is named GM, they have history from Nashville.

I like Trotz and the discipline he brings but Ovie is a major project...and so far his tantrums have yielded pink slips for other coaches. I give Trotz credit, he's taking on a major project there.
 
TonySCV said:
They really need to ban red hockey pants. Everyone on the Rangers looks incontinent.
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:biglaugh:

I wonder if the Rangers are being underestimated. If they make the finals, the WCF winner might not have a cakewalk. The Rangers seem to have banded together and that can go a long way.
 
PJ Kings Hockey said:
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I wonder if the Rangers are being underestimated. If they make the finals, the WCF winner might not have a cakewalk. The Rangers seem to have banded together and that can go a long way.
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I'm not buying it. They are a good team, don't get me wrong, but I think they are a tier below 4-5 teams in the west.
 
Nice shot by Brassard, thought he was injured but I guess not. Tokarski has had some real good saves, especially that glover on St. Louis. Rangers look like they'd be more of a pain to play against in the Finals compared to Montreal...
 
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