Around the League 2016:World Cup Edition

[kingsfan28]

The tournament is a fart in the wind when up against football.

The horrible commercial spots leading up sure didn't help either.

Their Ron Burgundy "lol this will be hilarious" wannabe reporter guy promoting this thing was flat out bad.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Their Ron Burgundy "lol this will be hilarious" wannabe reporter guy promoting this thing was flat out bad.

I thought those spots were hilarious. Those Canadians and their offbeat sense of humor.

 

[Trolfoli]

I thought those spots were hilarious. Those Canadians and their offbeat sense of humor.

Wasn't aware they had a sense of humor.


Man I miss John Candy.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Doughty just crushed Frans Nielsen with a Rob Blake like hit. It was a beauty.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[kingsfan28]

Somewhere Rob Blake is smiling.

Lets see Karlsson do that.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Team Europe sure loves to pass, pass, pass, pass, then maybe take a shot.

 

[kingsfan28]

Team Europe sure loves to pass, pass, pass, pass, then maybe take a shot.

Like Vanek on the 2 on 1. Europe hung in there, but they never could get that tying goal.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Like Vanek on the 2 on 1. Europe hung in there, but they never could get that tying goal.

They definitely had many chances to draw even but did not bury on those opportunities. Quite reminiscent of a team we all closely follow.

 

[kingsfan28]

I'm not sure if anyone here listens to Roenick podcast, but man is he still bitter at being left off the 2006 Olympic team . Everyone saw just how bad he was with the Kings in 2005, including Lombardi who had no intentions of bringing him back, yet he still thinks he played good enough to make the team.

 

[Quattro]

I'm not sure if anyone here listens to Roenick podcast, but man is he still bitter at being left off the 2006 Olympic team . Everyone saw just how bad he was with the Kings in 2005, including Lombardi who had no intentions of bringing him back, yet he still thinks he played good enough to make the team.

I don't think there is anyone in all of sports I respect less than Roenick.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

But will Wayne leave a "GG EZ" note for Kopitar if Canada wins?

Somewhere Rob Blake is smiling.

Lets see Karlsson do that.

Doughty's just a 51 point guy who lets everyone else handle offense for him. So many d-men better than that. He's just Dan Girardi.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Right below that 99/Anze clip is one of Louis Domingue's helmet. Pretty sweet idea paying reverence to AZ sports stars, I like it since most of them are extremely recent and it's a nice homage to a growing area--Larry Fitzgerald, Nash, Randy Johnson and...Sean Burke

https://www.nhl.com/news/louis-domi...rizona-sports-stars/c-282154046?tid=281396148

 

[deeshamrock]

Chicago Tribune says Panarin asking 6yrs at 6M per, which is about right given his projected path forward.

Problem is he's one of 10 expiring contracts for them this year. More creative accounting issues for Bowman.


Bob McKenzie theorizing on TSN of Brent Burns contract, which given he'll be 32 when the new deal kicks in, the same age as Byfuglien who got 7.6 x 5 yrs. Felt Burns would get something between that and the 9M Subban got.

 

[Reaper45]

Wasn't aware they had a sense of humor.


Man I miss John Candy.

Canadian beer sucks.

 

[Little Psycho]

Chicago Tribune says Panarin asking 6yrs at 6M per, which is about right given his projected path forward.

Problem is he's one of 10 expiring contracts for them this year. More creative accounting issues for Bowman.


Bob McKenzie theorizing on TSN of Brent Burns contract, which given he'll be 32 when the new deal kicks in, the same age as Byfuglien who got 7.6 x 5 yrs. Felt Burns would get something between that and the 9M Subban got.

Let's see the Hawks come out of this one.

 

[deeshamrock]

Let's see the Hawks come out of this one.

They have 43M tied up in Toewes, Kane, Keith, Seabrook, Hjalmarsson and Hossa

Doesn't leave a whole lot more...
If they sign Panarin to 6M, for 17/18 they would then have 64 M committed to 7 forwards, 4 d and 1 goalie.

That's just brutal.

Right now, they are 70.6M
and then there is this wrinkle:

http://www.**************.com/Headlines/ExternalArticle?articleId=427774

If the Hawks were to sign Panarin before this season, Bowman will have to deal with the NHL's "tagging rule" in the collective bargaining agreement that effectively stipulates a team can not commit money to the following season that would exceed the current season's cap ($73 million).

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[Fishhead]

When I saw the play and folks raving about it I was like "What's the big deal?". Then I realized I was thinking that because he does that kind of stuff all the time. Spoiled, we are.

 

[Little Psycho]

They have 43M tied up in Toewes, Kane, Keith, Seabrook, Hjalmarsson and Hossa

Doesn't leave a whole lot more...
If they sign Panarin to 6M, for 17/18 they would then have 64 M committed to 7 forwards, 4 d and 1 goalie.

That's just brutal.

Right now, they are 70.6M
and then there is this wrinkle:

http://www.**************.com/Headlines/ExternalArticle?articleId=427774

Yikes, they're in a sticky situation. Wonder who else they will cut to make room for him. That Seabrook contract is looking uglier by the day.

 

[Little Psycho]

JBo hasn't been looking good the past couple of games. Of course DD has to babysit even playing for the best team

 

[deeshamrock]

Thoughts and prayers for Jarrett Stoll, his 17 nephew died in a car accident


http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jarret-stolls-nephew-dies-two-vehicle-collision/

He says and he and his nephew were very close, with the teen following him wherever he could.

Stoll says his nephew was there both times he won a Stanley Cup while playing in Los Angeles.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

JBo hasn't been looking good the past couple of games. Of course DD has to babysit even playing for the best team

I'm sure Drew has already gotten used to babysitting for his D-partner.

 

[Little Psycho]

He should add professional babysitter on his resume

 

[deeshamrock]

Dennis Seidenberg signs with the Islanders. I agree with Dreger, good deal.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 12 minil y a 12 minutes

7 teams were in on Seidenberg, including Ottawa. All wanted to wait, but Isles step up. 1 yr, $1 million. Good deal.


And the Devils signed Kyle Quincey to a 1 yr deal.