Dude, Voracek finally signed...
- Flyfreaky

Neither...just went to a high school that had a lot of opportunities. The only place I didn't go by myself (w/ school) was Spain, because I have family there.

The weather has been crazy over the last week eh?
- Colin Dambrauskas

Rain?! Yes, yes it has. Not complaining though, anything to taper the humidity.. feels like the goddamn rain forest. Plus the car needed a wash so the weather saved me some money too.

And he'll put up 80+ points playing with Eric and Jordan Staal.

good signing for them.
- Pecafan Fan

only reason the pay is so high is because its a 1 year deal.

semin will get lots of points with the Staal's.

Neither...just went to a high school that had a lot of opportunities. The only place I didn't go by myself (w/ school) was Spain, because I have family there.
- celata29

There was something like that when I was in school called Europe Trip, where a group would go for 2 weeks. It was almost $3,000, and that was 8 years ago. Parents didn't want to pay, I didn't have the money. So I didn't go.

only reason the pay is so high is because its a 1 year deal.

semin will get lots of points with the Staal's.
- big_dion

The real loser here is who ever signs him next year long term after he puts up big numbers

There was something like that when I was in school called Europe Trip, where a group would go for 2 weeks. It was almost $3,000, and that was 8 years ago. Parents didn't want to pay, I didn't have the money. So I didn't go.
- wolfos412

Yeah, like I said, I know I was lucky

only reason the pay is so high is because its a 1 year deal.

semin will get lots of points with the Staal's.
- big_dion

It'll be a hit or miss. You never know.. Probably a good signing with all things considered. IF he doesn't produce they'll have a $7 million dollar bench warmer.

The real loser here is who ever signs him next year long term after he puts up big numbers
- celata29

there may be some truth in this statement, pending on how good he does.

hes super talented but not exactly the guy i want on my team for 7 mil a year.

only reason the pay is so high is because its a 1 year deal.

semin will get lots of points with the Staal's.
- big_dion

Yep

It'll be a hit or miss. You never know.. Probably a good signing with all things considered. IF he doesn't produce they'll have a $7 million dollar bench warmer.
- A_Tree

Funny thing is, the Canucks may be sharing the same problem

there may be some truth in this statement, pending on how good he does.

hes super talented but not exactly the guy i want on my team for 7 mil a year.
- big_dion

Who knows if it works out, Canes might extend him.

there may be some truth in this statement, pending on how good he does.

hes super talented but not exactly the guy i want on my team for 7 mil a year.
- big_dion

Flamboyant.

Who knows if it works out, Canes might extend him.
- wolfos412

as long as all goes well, i dont see why not.

there may be some truth in this statement, pending on how good he does.

hes super talented but not exactly the guy i want on my team for 7 mil a year.
- big_dion

It's 7M for one year. It's a calculated risk. If they win they win huge and if they lose, well it won't be reflected in their cap in the future. I think he'll play great, especially because it will be a contract year. He'll work his ass off to get that big contract and then be lazy again. That's how I derived at my previous statement

And he'll put up 80+ points playing with Eric and Jordan Staal.

good signing for them.
- Pecafan Fan

Sure he will bud

Funny thing is, the Canucks may be sharing the same problem
- Colin Dambrauskas

ZING!

Flamboyant.
- A_Tree

Jiri Tlusty +

Jiri Tlusty +
- big_dion

Sure he will bud
- Mr_Smokey

Yeah, because he never had 80 points before in his career...

Funny thing is, the Canucks may be sharing the same problem
- Colin Dambrauskas

The Canucks are going to regret that Garrison signing boy

as long as all goes well, i dont see why not.
- big_dion

E.Stall, J.Stall, Skinner, Semin

Those are some quality players. You can't deny Semins offence though he hits like a girl and doesn't backcheck.

E.Stall, J.Stall, Skinner, Semin

Those are some quality players. You can't deny Semins offence though he hits like a girl and doesn't backcheck.
- wolfos412

Keep in mind too, Cam Ward. They only have 57M tied up including Semin's contract. That's not bad 13M in cap spce.

E.Stall, J.Stall, Skinner, Semin

Those are some quality players. You can't deny Semins offence though he hits like a girl and doesn't backcheck.
- wolfos412

Ruutu/Tlusty

Those small market Canes sure to like to spend with the big boys!

Ruutu/Tlusty
- AdamFrench

I like Ruutu. Little bastard is underrated imho.