Around the League - 2023 Offseason Edition

[UncleRisto]

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Russia isn't the only country with a propaganda machine, LOL.

I'm in the middle on Zadorov. Liked his physical game, and there always seemed to be some untapped offensive potential there.

But damn - it seemed that several times a game, that guy just had brain farts that would make Mitch McConnell concerned. Not sure how you coach that out of a player.

Wait till you watch Wood and Johansen!

 

[Ceremony]

Looks like I need to say it again - Zadorov was at his best when he was allowed to do whatever he wanted. What a guy. Get him back at the deadline.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Looks like I need to say it again - Zadorov was at his best when he was allowed to do whatever he wanted. What a guy. Get him back at the deadline.

With the Avs, I agree. But as much as Sutter lost it last season, he had a really good impact on Z's game. He helped him cut down on his legitimate bone-headed penalties. He was/is still getting them for just being bigger than everyone else, but there's not much he can do about that other than retiring.

 

[redacted]

With the Avs, I agree. But as much as Sutter lost it last season, he had a really good impact on Z's game. He helped him cut down on his legitimate bone-headed penalties. He was/is still getting them for just being bigger than everyone else, but there's not much he can do about that other than retiring.

Z will always play best in man systems like Sutter runs. If you simplify the game for Z and just allow him to maul people 1v1, you can have an effective defensemen. I'd love to see what Z could do in Tampa.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Z will always play best in man systems like Sutter runs. If you simplify the game for Z and just allow him to maul people 1v1, you can have an effective defensemen. I'd love to see what Z could do in Tampa.

He did a good job hounding McDavid for us, that's for sure.

 

[LOFIN]

Doesn't really take a genius to figure who some of those players (for the war) are. You wouldn't know from the way the NHL and media pumps them up though.

 

[Soedy]

Most support it actually.

Wouldn't say most without seeing statements / statistics. But a lot more than many fans hope for.

Russia isn't the only country with a propaganda machine, LOL.

Never said so.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

All I can say is that as much as I liked big Z before, I am even more impressed with him feeling comfortable speaking publicly on this.

 

[Alienblood]

As a Tigers fan, I have more faith in you steering the ship than anyone Harris was going to hire as GM...

Detroit Tigers ? my dad took me to Tiger stadium as a wee kid and we stayed in the same hotel as them and got to meet Allan Trammell and Lou Whitaker.

I still have pics over at my Dad's

 

[McMetal]

Huge props to Z for coming out and speaking his feelings publicly, that takes a lot of bravery. Yes, he is a high profile, comfortably wealthy athlete, which offers him some protections that ordinary Russians don't have, but he's still putting a target on his back making that statement. Cutting yourself off from your country of birth like that is a big sacrifice, it would have been much easier for him to do what everyone else is doing and just keep his head down instead of standing up to power.

 

[Foppa2118]

@the_fan after that latest thread

 

[myperbixhurts]

@the_fan after that latest thread

That’s you guys after hookers give you HIV and you have no way out

 

[Foppa2118]

Sorry Frenchy.

 

[myperbixhurts]

Hey, I didn’t start this one you f***er

 

[Foppa2118]

Hey, I didn’t start this one you f***er

I know but my message was genuine, wasn't trying to spark the conversation back up. Sounded like you were trying to get banned with that last thread and comment about this being your last time here.

My fault though for bringing it up.

 

[myperbixhurts]

I know but my message was genuine, wasn't trying to spark the conversation back up. Sounded like you were trying to get banned with that last thread and comment.

My fault though for bringing it up.

I’m not trying to get banned, I just thought the hooker conversation was incomplete. There was more to be said, but if I do get banned, I won’t care.

 

[Foppa2118]

He did a good job hounding McDavid for us, that's for sure.

Zadorov pretty much neutered Tkachuk in that playoff series for us too. He was a total non factor after that hit.

 

[Foppa2118]

I’m not trying to get banned, I just thought the hooker conversation was incomplete. There was more to be said, but if I do get banned, I won’t care.

I think the conversation ran it's course, but I sent you a PM if you want to discuss other things. Should have done that first instead of here. All love.

 

[myperbixhurts]

I think the conversation ran it's course, but I sent you a PM if you want to discuss other things. Should have done that first instead of here. All love.

LOL I’m just kidding. I really have nothing more to say on that topic. I don’t even know why and how it started

 

[S E P H]

Looks like I need to say it again - Zadorov was at his best when he was allowed to do whatever he wanted. What a guy. Get him back at the deadline.

Him and Matt Duchene.

 

[Foppa2118]

Him and Matt Duchene.

Then trade him back to Columbus amirite?

 

[S E P H]

Then trade him back to Columbus amirite?

No, to retire his jersey number when he's done playing as a legendary Av with winning three more Cups in the next 8 to 9 years.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

No, to retire his jersey number when he's done playing as a legendary Av with winning three more Cups in the next 8 to 9 years.

But he's not a winner.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

No, to retire his jersey number when he's done playing as a legendary Av with winning three more Cups in the next 8 to 9 years.

No way you can fit 3 Cups in that very tiny window of ours.