Minnesota legislature. North Stars left, Twins almost contracted, Vikings nearly moved to LA. Little of it had to do with fan support or who was on the roster
- SotaPopinski

Lots of emply seats in the early 70's

ALl I know is that Van should have kadri and frattin on the team. I still can't believe that deal was turned down by Gillis. A third line with lap kadri and frattin would be awesome and exactly what our team would need. Its just unreal how greedy Gillis was asking for the 1st when he knew that would never happen after the Kessel fiasco. The best case scenario for Van is the capitals and getting Johannsen back in a deal.
- Bluechip23

finally a nucks fan that knows what he's talking about. i dont think kadri and fratting were both offered, i think it was one or the other + a higher salary contract. gillis is a fool for not trading luongo when he had the best chance to get a good return.

but dont worry guys, he'll end up being traded for CLOWE + HAVLAT

Lots of emply seats in the early 70's
- Canada Cup

You want to go back a couple decades before they moved? Have at it...

Dammit. I was hoping for a "the Leafs are the real deal" blog after handling the Flyers last night.

Seriously though guys, give Ek a break here. A lot of people have been clamoring for rumours blogs. He puts one out and you poop all over it?

In the year 2006 - 2007 lets take a look at home attendance %

LA 19th at 91%

Some notables below..

Winnipeg 87%
Boston 84%
New Jersey 74%
Chicago 62%
St. Louis 59%

Same teams below the Kings in 2007-2008

The next year, 2008-2009, Chicago shot up to #1 in attendance. Wonder why? Oh, they made the playoffs that year.

You are welcome for your history lesson today.

finally a nucks fan that knows what he's talking about. i dont think kadri and fratting were both offered, i think it was one or the other + a higher salary contract. gillis is a fool for not trading luongo when he had the best chance to get a good return.

but dont worry guys, he'll end up being traded for CLOWE + HAVLAT
- sensnucksnocups

You're not going to drop that are you?

In the year 2006 - 2007 lets take a look at home attendance %

LA 19th at 91%

Some notables below..

Winnipeg 87%
Boston 84%
New Jersey 74%
Chicago 62%
St. Louis 59%

Same teams below the Kings in 2007-2008

The next year, 2008-2009, Chicago shot up to #1 in attendance. Wonder why? Oh, they made the playoffs that year.

You are welcome for your history lesson today.
- StayTunedMTC

You're just not going to let this go, are you?

You're not going to drop that are you?
- Kinger34

Whoa, déjà vu

You're just not going to let this go, are you?
- SotaPopinski

Nope

In the year 2006 - 2007 lets take a look at home attendance %

LA 19th at 91%

Some notables below..

Winnipeg 87%
Boston 84%
New Jersey 74%
Chicago 62%
St. Louis 59%

Same teams below the Kings in 2007-2008

The next year, 2008-2009, Chicago shot up to #1 in attendance. Wonder why? Oh, they made the playoffs that year.

You are welcome for your history lesson today.
- StayTunedMTC

wpg was atlanta still and they folded

Whoa, déjà vu
- SotaPopinski

Groundhog's Day was last week my friend.

Bernier + Penner + 2nd round pick

Lubo + Okposo
- StayTunedMTC

make it 2 2nd rd picks..........done!!!!!!

Okposo
????????
4

Heatley
Clutterbuck

What would it take to get Clutterbuck as well?

Getzlaf, clearly. Bona fide #1 centers are reasonably rare in the NHL. The Ducks can replace Perry more easily than Getzlaf.

That said, being able to afford both guys is not an issue, at all. The team has a ton of cap space already, and both Selanne and Lydman are likely off the roster next season.

If Getz and Pears want to be in Anaheim, they will be in Anaheim. There is no issue with getting them both under the cap.

Whoa, déjà vu
- SotaPopinski

Awwwwwwwww snap.

Great minds think alike.

Okposo
????????
4

Heatley
Clutterbuck

What would it take to get Clutterbuck as well?
- Bags502

Grabner for both

Not as far as I've seen. Yeah we have some, but what fan base doesn't?
- Deadmau55

LA have a huge region to draw fans from, probably why they may have more fair weather fans than other teams. They have more people to draw from.

Getzlaf, clearly. Bona fide #1 centers are reasonably rare in the NHL. The Ducks can replace Perry more easily than Getzlaf.

That said, being able to afford both guys is not an issue, at all. The team has a ton of cap space already, and both Selanne and Lydman are likely off the roster next season.

If Getz and Pears want to be in Anaheim, they will be in Anaheim. There is no issue with getting them both under the cap.
- niedermayer27

Will they get the deal done before the trade deadline though? If not Getz and Perry are puttin management in a very tuff spot.

Will they get the deal done before the trade deadline though? If not Getz and Perry are puttin management in a very tuff spot.
- jaredwildzee

Can't believe the FO has allowed it to get to this point. I guess with the new CBA and all, but you would think locking up your 2 best players would be the priority.

wpg was atlanta still and they folded
- jaredwildzee

don't bring facts into this discussion.

Okposo, Streit and a 2nd for Heatley, Clatterbuck and Harding.

Okposo, Streit and a 2nd for Heatley, Clatterbuck and Harding.
- acash1012000

No team is going to trade for Harding now that he has been diagnosed with MS, and is missing tonights game because of it.

I love it possible BIG news in a week to 10 days. The only big news we want to hear is that Wang sold the team to Ratner, Prokhov (barlcays center developer,nets owner) or some other wealthy person that will invest $$ in the team and run them like a Pro franchise not a 3rd tier team on the cheap.

A real NHL player or 2 or 3 would be nice also. But snow doesn't like ot make deals unless it's for draft picks!
- guno89

Avs fans feel your pain.

Avs fans feel your pain.
- martok2309

Maybe but Us Islander fans are in a class of all our own. A once GREAT franchise to an empire of nobodies run by Wang, Snow and DP

Sure they do. O'Rielly isn;t that good..reinforced by the avs unwillingness to pay him like the player AV fans think his value is in trade.
- yaktalksback

not saying he is the best in league or anything hes not a superstar but he is a solid second line center and one of the best defensive forwards in the nhl. but who would they give up?