Exactly, they are pending execution, Columbus was pending a hissy fit.
- JoeRussomanno

While everyone has been busy crucifying Howson, why has no-one mentioned Craig Patrick? CBJ rehired him last December to be the senior advisor to Howson. You'd have to think he played a role in the decision not to move Nash at the deadline, as well as to make the deal that was made today.

I personally don't think the deal was that bad considering the situation, but no matter what you think of the deal, I'd love to know what Patrick's input has been.

But you don't trade an all star player, and one of the top goal scoring Forwards in the League, to get depth. Depth can be gotten every off season. You trade a player like Nash, to get building blocks for the future. Especially if your a team like Columbus who is floundering. I don't know a whole lot about Erixson. But he better develop, and they better get a pretty good player with the first rounder. Or else this deal is an awful deal, in my opinion. And from what I'm reading. The deal isn't being looked on favorably around the NHL for Columbus
- MJL

he couldn't make it as the 6th man.

I do agree, as I stated, Dubinsky is a much better player than what he's shown last year, I just feel that the 2nd player should have been a little better, than AA & Erixon combined, but again, we don't know what was really pushing this thing to fruition, as well, the 5 team list was pretty ridiculous to work with.
- puckhead17

Howson should have adopted that ole slogan of Just Say No!

Longest 7 days I've ever paid attention to.
- stveshdy

the first time I had a gf with a 7 day cycle

oh well anyone else left over there that we could fleece from them?
- JoeRussomanno

Columbus? Sure. RJ Umberger.

i'm watching the clock on hockeycountdown.com. i swear it's going backwards.
- hammarby31

I love it...I swear only in this town are we so caught up in sport we get an internet countdown clock I love it

While everyone has been busy crucifying Howson, why has no-one mentioned Craig Patrick? CBJ rehired him last December to be the senior advisor to Howson. You'd have to think he played a role in the decision not to move Nash at the deadline, as well as to make the deal that was made today.

I personally don't think the deal was that bad considering the situation, but no matter what you think of the deal, I'd love to know what Patrick's input has been.
- BringBack25

honestly I've burnt up all the energy I wish to spend on columbus, Weber Please.

he couldn't make it as the 6th man.
- puckhead17

He is only 21 years old.

the first time I had a gf with a 7 day cycle
- JoeRussomanno

Good Call

Columbus? Sure. RJ Umberger.
- Jsaquella

I got some water bottles I'd be willing to throw in

There no good news here...the rangers got a star player for pretty much nothing

- nonpoint22

pieces that they didn't need, that's the thing that gets you, getting a top line goal scorer should cost a team somewhat, they gave them pieces that they didn't need or want

they'd have the pleasure of paying weber 27 million dollars and then moving him. limited number of teams would be able to take on that contract, and his return would probably be less than what they can get now with the picks - either from the flyers or another team.
- hammarby31

If you have Weber, after 3 or 4 seasons, half of his contract is paid out. He's still likely to be an elite defenseman, and they hold their value-look at what Pronger cost the Flyers.

While everyone has been busy crucifying Howson, why has no-one mentioned Craig Patrick? CBJ rehired him last December to be the senior advisor to Howson. You'd have to think he played a role in the decision not to move Nash at the deadline, as well as to make the deal that was made today.

I personally don't think the deal was that bad considering the situation, but no matter what you think of the deal, I'd love to know what Patrick's input has been.
- BringBack25

i think you might be the only person who knows this.

he couldn't make it as the 6th man.
- puckhead17

Erixon has a high ceiling. Great skill set and skater, but needs to add muscle and maturity.

He is only 21 years old.
- MJL

thought he was a little older than that, but NY gave up pieces they didn't even need
to get a top line guy

Good Call

- nonpoint22

Especially when a team can't match. Accept the wrath of Homlgren.
- stveshdy

lol, You are relentless.

the first time I had a gf with a 7 day cycle
- JoeRussomanno

o man I just got that

honestly I've burnt up all the energy I wish to spend on columbus, Weber Please.
- JoeRussomanno

I have used up almost all my energy on Weber...If this doesn't happen I think I will be as disappointed as I have ever been over a potential new player...

i think you might be the only person who knows this.
- hammarby31

Nope. I was reminded of it last week The very smart Russ Cohen of Sportsology.com reminded of it during a discussion, when I asked why Howson hadn't been fired.

I have used up almost all my energy on Weber...If this doesn't happen I think I will be as disappointed as I have ever been over a potential new player...
- nonpoint22

understatement

i think you might be the only person who knows this.
- hammarby31

From the lack of comments in the media and on twitter, I think you may be right. At this point I'm wondering if Patrick himself is even aware of it.

But it did happen...
http://espn.go.com/nhl/st...ig-patrick-senior-advisor

I have used up almost all my energy on Weber...If this doesn't happen I think I will be as disappointed as I have ever been over a potential new player...
- nonpoint22

I'll take solace in knowing the Flyers have a really good group of young players with incredibly high ceilings.

If you have Weber, after 3 or 4 seasons, half of his contract is paid out. He's still likely to be an elite defenseman, and they hold their value-look at what Pronger cost the Flyers.
- Jsaquella

Nashville is having meetings tomorrow to see if they can count. 5 days and they still can't figure out how much it's going to cost to fund Weber.

Nashville is having meetings tomorrow to see if they can count. 5 days and they still can't figure out how much it's going to cost to fund Weber.
- stveshdy

dude it takes along time to count CHUMP CHANGE booyah!