Around the League thread: Phil in Pitt. And other NHL topics

[Warden of the North]

Hope this is the right place to post this

But, #hcanes fan coming in peace

Carolina's newspaper beat writer was just on Prime Time Sports for a segment, wondering if you guys could point me in the right direction to find a video or audio clip of the interview, so I could post it for our board

thx in advance

It will be here when its put online. Usually goes up a couple hour after airtime.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/590/prime-time-sports/

 

[New Liskeard]

By me?

One.

Not sure what that has to do with anything though. Gio has been a terrific D-man for years now.

What kind of argument are you trying to make that Gio has been a top 5 D in the league if only been considered for 1 year? I can argue in Phaneuf's career he was looked at as a top 5 at least once maybe more? Sure Gio is a better player, but to hold any weight to the fact Gio was considered a top 5 in the league holds no water, when Phaneuf has done the same and likely more than once. Clearly you dislike Phaneuf; but you failed to show the ages of both of these D when their respective contracts expire.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

your best bet is to go to sportsnet, go to "listen" click the primetime sports tab, and see if yu can see the beat reporter's name

It will be here when its put online. Usually goes up a couple hour after airtime.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/590/prime-time-sports/

thx guys. much appreciated

 

[Daisy Jane]

RCMP charged Mike Richards with illegal possession of a controlled substance - read here
http://www.tsn.ca/richards-charged-with-illegal-possession-of-a-controlled-substance-1.351639

 

[Nithoniniel]

What kind of argument are you trying to make that Gio has been a top 5 D in the league if only been considered for 1 year? I can argue in Phaneuf's career he was looked at as a top 5 at least once maybe more? Sure Gio is a better player, but to hold any weight to the fact Gio was considered a top 5 in the league holds no water, when Phaneuf has done the same and likely more than once. Clearly you dislike Phaneuf; but you failed to show the ages of both of these D when their respective contracts expire.

I did not only consider one year. I said that it's been one year where I've considered him a top 5 D. Vastly different things.

Over the last 3-4 years, Gio has been one of the top 5 D-men. The last year or so, the sample size has grown enough that I give him full credit. Before this last season, I was amazed with how good he was (Norris caliber) but wanted to see more before I rated him that high.

Not sure what you are saying with the bolded. Phaneuf has never been close to as good a player as Gio is now. When he had his great offensive season, he was an awful defensive player.

The difference in age is of course a factor, but doesn't change the fact that Gio is a vastly better player.

 

[mcleex]

So is Mike Richards career done in the NHL?

 

[New Liskeard]

I did not only consider one year. I said that it's been one year where I've considered him a top 5 D. Vastly different things.

Over the last 3-4 years, Gio has been one of the top 5 D-men. The last year or so, the sample size has grown enough that I give him full credit. Before this last season, I was amazed with how good he was (Norris caliber) but wanted to see more before I rated him that high.

Not sure what you are saying with the bolded. Phaneuf has never been close to as good a player as Gio is now. When he had his great offensive season, he was an awful defensive player.

The difference in age is of course a factor, but doesn't change the fact that Gio is a vastly better player.

according to who? Not including this last season Gio was never mentioned as a top 5 D in the NHL.

 

[crump]

In other news. Seguin is still partying like it's 2013

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/n...x-leafs-ceo-for-6-a-m--parties-124021021.html

 

[Warden of the North]

Hockey this month



or perhaps this?

 

[Nithoniniel]

according to who? Not including this last season Gio was never mentioned as a top 5 D in the NHL.

According to me, based on extensive watching and analytical evaluation. He's been one of the league's better possession D-men, a top offensive D-man while also playing a true shutdown role. Very, very few D-men have a better case than him over the last few years.

Gio was a Norris favorite before his injury the season before. I'm pretty sure that qualifies as being regarded as a top 5 D for the season.

 

[Daisy Jane]

HOCKEY!!

♪it's the most wonderful time of the year♫

 

[New Liskeard]

]According to me[/B], based on extensive watching and analytical evaluation. He's been one of the league's better possession D-men, a top offensive D-man while also playing a true shutdown role. Very, very few D-men have a better case than him over the last few years.

Gio was a Norris favorite before his injury the season before. I'm pretty sure that qualifies as being regarded as a top 5 D for the season.

That explains everything, and not in the least bit surprising. Carry on.

 

[Nithoniniel]

That explains everything, and not in the least bit surprising. Carry on.

Ok?

If you want, I can add a complete description of his skill set, how he utilizes it and to what effect, and why that separates him from most D-men if you feel like discarding a statistical comparison?

 

[Daisy Jane]

Ok?

If you want, I can add a complete description of his skill set, how he utilizes it and to what effect, and why that separates him from most D-men if you feel like discarding a statistical comparison?

ooh yes! i vote this

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

When is Franson going to sign somewhere lol

 

[a a ron]

When is Franson going to sign somewhere lol

He will sign here.

 

[Suntouchable13]

He will sign here.

Leafs don't want him. At least I hope not. I wouldn't want him even at the league min.

 

[RoyalGremlin]

That greedy Franson deserves a small contract after always giving teams headaches every time he negotiates a contract. I'm sure he could have signed somewhere earlier but now that most teams have their roster set, he'll have no choice but to sign to a cheap contract b

 

[Daisy Jane]

That greedy Franson deserves a small contract after always giving teams headaches every time he negotiates a contract. I'm sure he could have signed somewhere earlier but now that most teams have their roster set, he'll have no choice but to sign to a cheap contract b

if that.

 

[p.l.f.]

Poor guy
He must feel unwanted

 

[Daisy Jane]

Slava Voynov has been taken into custody by US immigration
http://www.tsn.ca/report-kings-d-voynov-taken-into-custody-1.355354

 

[Ovate]

If we can get Franson for Polak money and then trade Polak, I think that's a net gain.

 

[Gary Batman]

Checking in after a while, so wanted to ask:

When are teams starting training camp? And how is the Leafs roster/line combination expected to look?

Been away from Toronto and hockey world, hence the questions.

 

[Cor]

Checking in after a while, so wanted to ask:

When are teams starting training camp? And how is the Leafs roster/line combination expected to look?

Been away from Toronto and hockey world, hence the questions.

Camp opens with physicals and weigh ins on the 18th in Halifax. Pre-Season starts on the 21st with split squad games against Ottawa.

As for lines, it's way to hard to predict.

 

[BertCorbeau]

http://www.brandonsun.com/breaking-news/Veteran-Ryan-Pilon-324484531.html?thx=y

Ryan Pilon steps away from hockey, only months after being drafted. Good thing the Leafs didn't take him!