Actually they dumped because G started to say that Bryz "Took a lot of poop last year"
- Jsaquella

Thanks, Al Roker.

The rules about cap hits on an early retirement are worrisome, but it's not a foregone conclusion that Bryzgalov gets bought out. Even with the cap drop, they will still have some wiggle room.
- Jsaquella

Just to refresh everyone's memory I'm pro Bryz, but he's gonna have to play his ass of to stay. So like you said it's not a foregone conclusion. It looks like perhaps the deck is stacked in his favor with the shortened season Lavy will ride him more. But with the question marks on the blueline who knows. I just hope if they do it that guys like Backstrom and Howard are in fact available.

All right, I'm off. Have a great night, hooligans!

Thanks, Al Roker.
- Flyskippy

Just to refresh everyone's memory I'm pro Bryz, but he's gonna have to play his ass of to stay. So like you said it's not a foregone conclusion. It looks like perhaps the deck is stacked in his favor with the shortened season Lavy will ride him more. But with the question marks on the blueline who knows. I just hope if they do it that guys like Backstrom and Howard are in fact available.
- JoeRussomanno

He will have to have a Vezina caliber season and a good playoff run. I think he's better than Howard and Backstrom. I also think he's at least as good as Smith outside the Phoenix system.

The factor becomes will one of those guys sign for less time than Bryz at a smaller hit? That's why I'm not sure it's a forgone conclusion. Backstrom might agree to a shorter deal because of age, but he's also less durable than the others. Smith also has had the injury issue in the past.

He will have to have a Vezina caliber season and a good playoff run. I think he's better than Howard and Backstrom. I also think he's at least as good as Smith outside the Phoenix system.

The factor becomes will one of those guys sign for less time than Bryz at a smaller hit? That's why I'm not sure it's a forgone conclusion. Backstrom might agree to a shorter deal because of age, but he's also less durable than the others. Smith also has had the injury issue in the past.
- Jsaquella

you know what's messed up? I actually looked for the like button I agree on all accounts. I got a funeral to go to in the morning so I gots to bail, Gnite all!

I think the writing is on the wall with these amnesty buyouts that alot of people swore up and down wouldn't happen. Now we have two of em Yay two backups again!
- JoeRussomanno

i think bryz will be good this year. good enough to get people off his back, and good enough for homer to keep him. at least that's what i'm telling myself, because the opposite would be almost too much to handle after a 3.5 month lockout and seeing bettman's (frank)ing face online 39 times a day.

He did get to pick the songs for tonight's "Get The Led Out" ....Ramble On, Heartbreaker & Boogie With Stu
- Jsaquella

carol miller stepping aside, eh? boogie with stu - an under-appreciated song if there ever was one.

i would have gone with how many more times, that's the way, and achilles' last stand.

Actually they dumped because G started to say that Bryz "Took a lot of poop last year"
- Jsaquella

i know, but my anecdote was funnier and more apt without it. it's all in the editing, man.

i know, but my anecdote was funnier and more apt without it. it's all in the editing, man.
- hammarby31

I'm tired and suffering a head injury

I'm tired and suffering a head injury
- Jsaquella

i thought that was butsy who had a yard sale in the parking lot with the rock salt the other day....

- Flyskippy

i thought that was butsy who had a yard sale in the parking lot with the rock salt the other day....
- hammarby31

He busted his ass....I busted my head, sledding in NE Pennsylvania

Just to refresh everyone's memory I'm pro Bryz, but he's gonna have to play his ass of to stay. So like you said it's not a foregone conclusion. It looks like perhaps the deck is stacked in his favor with the shortened season Lavy will ride him more. But with the question marks on the blueline who knows. I just hope if they do it that guys like Backstrom and Howard are in fact available.
- JoeRussomanno

Want zero part of Howard

Nobody is saying that Bouwmeester can't play better. Or that being put in a better situation, he might be more effective. But that is far different then saying he has potential. You put most good players on a better team, and they have a better chance of excelling. Potential is what a young player has. At least that's how I view it.
- MJL

Alright, he has the potential to be better. Much like Scott Hartnell was last season. I didn't see those 37 goals coming. I just don't think it's fair to say a player is what he is because of his age, especially when we've seen 2 sides of this player and many.

Want zero part of Howard
- wilsonecho91

Jimmy Howard? Dudes a good goalie. Not that I condone getting rid of Bryz or anything, just saying.