Come on man, there's Mexicantown right in Detroit - Bagley and Vernor Street area, not far from the bridge. Lovely part of Motown. Some good places to eat there actually.

You must be hob-knobbing it with rich guys up in Troy with your MacAllan's 25 year Scotch and membership at Oakland Hills or Birmingham Country Club.
- RickJ

Keep meaning to go down there; my wife likes Mexican but not as much as I do so it's a bit of a tough sell. There is a pretty good place in Rochester that's not far and I've been lobbying to get back there. Veloz was three blocks from my house when I lived on Wolcott.

I was looking up MacAllan 25yr after our exchange on Binny's website. I don't believe my tastebuds are so refined as to appreciate a $1200 bottle of hooch. Don't get me wrong I'd appreciate it if you're paying; it might be wasted on me however. I did try the 15 and 17 yr from the Fine Oak series and the 15yr does me just fine.

That's about what I was thinking. $1 million would double his salary. He's not doing anything that would scream he deserves more. Size can only get you so far...
- fourfeathers

$1 MIL is my final offer

- philco28

$1 milion per season for Bickell would be ideal.

Here's a funny pic related to the NHL's "genius" idea to have an outdoor hockey game in California

Yeah I'm pretty sure we've talked about this game before I think, I scored seats on the glass that game while in town. I remember Hall slashing Hjalmarsson up high and then scoring a goal while Hammer was struggling to get up. Same game as Carcillo's season-ending injury IIRC.
- prd797

I may go out on a limb and make him my nomination for d-bag of the year.

Kruger's chance. Sharp can always take draws if the kid starts to suffer.

I can see that 3rd line gel if Q let's them together long enough.

Shaw and carbomb on the 4th, can live with that fur sure too.
- blackhawk24

Just occurred to me...a 3rd line of Bicks/Zeus/Stals is a PHUCKING LOAD of size to deal with.

Just occurred to me...a 3rd line of Bicks/Zeus/Stals is a PHUCKING LOAD of size to deal with.

- philco28

It is.

Just occurred to me...a 3rd line of Bicks/Zeus/Stals is a PHUCKING LOAD of size to deal with.

- philco28

Agreed--some big bodies there.

Sh!t there's the bell. One more class to teach today. See ya later boys.

I may go out on a limb and make him my nomination for d-bag of the year.
- fourfeathers

Just wait, Raffi Torres is hiding in the weeds to take the trophy for douchebaggery

Agreed--some big bodies there.

Sh!t there's the bell. One more class to teach today. See ya later boys.
- fourfeathers

Cheers

Here's a funny pic related to the NHL's "genius" idea to have an outdoor hockey game in California


- prd797

Does it have a diving board? If it does, the Canucks will do well in a game like that.

Agreed--some big bodies there.

Sh!t there's the bell. One more class to teach today. See ya later boys.
- fourfeathers

Take care.

Does it have a diving board? If it does, the Canucks will do well in a game like that.


- EKolb13

Not out of the realm of possibility. I'm sure Aquilini has informed the NHL about this "necessary installation"

I agree. That number is low. Personally, I think Bickell is worth about what Brookbank is getting. If Bickell wants more than $1.25 - $1.5 million per season, I say let him walk.
- EKolb13

That is right where he will be slotted in my mind but you never know with the crazy GM's thinking that he is some missing 3rd line piece!

Just wait, Raffi Torres is hiding in the weeds to take the trophy for douchebaggery
- prd797

I think Matt Cooke's kick to the back of Karlsson's leg and slicing his Achilles tendon would make him a shoe in for the "Biggest Douche Trophy."

Not out of the realm of possibility. I'm sure Aquilini has informed the NHL about this "necessary installation"
- prd797

Just occurred to me...a 3rd line of Bicks/Zeus/Stals is a PHUCKING LOAD of size to deal with.

- philco28

Saad Toews Hossa
Sharp Kruger Kane
Bickel Handzues Stalberg
Carcillo Shaw Frolik

Thoughts til Bolland returns?

That is right where he will be slotted in my mind but you never know with the crazy GM's thinking that he is some missing 3rd line piece!
- moots

I hope he doesn't overpay to keep Bickell.

Saad Toews Hossa
Sharp Kruger Kane
Bickel Handzues Stalberg
Carcillo Shaw Frolik

Thoughts til Bolland returns?
- dciz99

Looks very good to me

Saad Toews Hossa
Sharp Kruger Kane
Bickel Handzues Stalberg
Carcillo Shaw Frolik

Thoughts til Bolland returns?
- dciz99

Congrats! You just listed tonight's forward line parings!

Either you found them from a couple of pages ago, or you got lucky and guessed. If it happens to be the latter, you're on a lucky streak! That means you should head to the liquor store right now and start buying lotto tickets!

I hope he doesn't overpay to keep Bickell.
- EKolb13

I think it all depends on what we do in the playoff's also. If we go all the way everyone will get inflated contracts!

Volchenkov suspended for elbow on Marchand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A8ihdNfCnw
- philco28

The little ball of hate can be an a-hole, however I love his game especially after the hurt he put on Vancouver.

Saad Toews Hossa
Sharp Kruger Kane
Bickel Handzues Stalberg
Carcillo Shaw Frolik

Thoughts til Bolland returns?
- dciz99

I think this makes the most sense, but like it or not when Bolland returns he'll be the 2C and the lines will likely look like this:

Saad - Toews - Hossa
Sharp - Bolland - Kane
Bickell - Handzus - Stalberg
Shaw - Kruger - Frolik

(That 4th line would be a rock solid 3rd line)

Was at the Oilers game (you all remember, bad period 1, eventual loss) and I said then that Taylor Hall is a d-bag, so I'm not surprised to see this clip. His hit on Andrew Shaw that night was blatant and dirty and also was not called.

Interesting that practically everyone on the ice for the Coyotes but the goalie comes after Hall when the whistle blows. Can't see that happening with the Hawks, can any of you?
- fourfeathers

Wow and no call as you mentioned -WTF? He must have his Raffi Torres instructional video cued up at home. Pathetic...

I agree that Bolland is in the wrong role between Sharp and Kane. You know Q is probably going to stick with Bolland between those two once he's back.
- EKolb13

aren't we undefeated with that line.....guessing bolland stay there unless sharp goes back to center which i'd like to see for playoffs

Agreed--some big bodies there.

Sh!t there's the bell. One more class to teach today. See ya later boys.
- fourfeathers

can handzus skate well enough to play our 3rd line and check opposition #1 line c?