For 2 years?
- fattybeef

Indeed. 2.7 over 2 years is what I am hearing.

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

Kruger is a nice young player who I would want on my club but...

Not really a 2nd line center yet but with Sharp/Kane may work cuz they can do all the shooting.

Kruger defensively can play center but I still think Shaw or Kruger, probably both play more at wing throughout their career than center.

If Kruger took every draw he was on the ice for he would end up in the bottom 5% of all centers in faceoff win %...

I say trade that bugger to Buffalo for Steve Ott.
- robhawks

DEAL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IlSp35_BLU
- wiz1901





The outdoor "restaurant" was where the Red LIne separates from the Brown line and goes underground, just south of Armitage.

The woman was new to the U.S (ukie & polish)and thought she was gonna be Madonna,
it turned out she was the first Madone -ah...

In one large pan shot you can see me for a second....
- wiz1901

Nice background info. By her name I figured she was from that part of the world.

Thanks.

Indeed. 2.7 over 2 years is what I am hearing.
- John Jaeckel

I think the only way he gets a little more is to sign on for 3 years....$1.5 area.

Well come on, man. 19 or 81 are waaaay too obvious. Oh wait, there isn't an 81. OK, 19 is waaaaay to obvious.
- blackhawk24

I usually roll with 19 as the powerball when I play Powerball.

Thanks. Married there 40 years ago May 5th. still going strong
- Puck13

Oh shoot congrats

Clendening named 2nd team AHL All-star.

http://icehogs.com/news/icehogs/?article_id=3783
- EKolb13

Lalonde make it ?

I think the only way he gets a little more is to sign on for 3 years....$1.5 area.
- Al

Either deal would be just fine.

Indeed. 2.7 over 2 years is what I am hearing.
- John Jaeckel

Bargain. Even @ 1.5 per, it's a good deal for both sides.

Indeed. 2.7 over 2 years is what I am hearing.
- John Jaeckel

I would have liked 3 years, but 2 is reasonable.

Lalonde make it ?

- philco28

Maybe in his dreams.

Its all good!

And you gave me the idea for a liquor store run for later this evening ... what to drink tonight ... I am normally a domestic beer guy or Jameson n ginger ale / VO n 7up but thinking about something different ... suggestions anyone?
- dciz99

OR

Maybe in his dreams.
- EKolb13

EK...Lalonde gets a lot guff on this board...but exactly what is his problem as a player as you see it ? Give me the EK report on him.

EK...Lalonde gets a lot guff on this board...but exactly what is his problem as a player as you see it ? Give me the EK report on him.
- philco28

It's his play in his own zone. He is sometimes clueless as to what to do around his own net. He misses covering his own man, and for a being a guy with some size, he won't clear out the opposing forward in front of the net.

It's his play in his own zone. He is sometimes clueless as to what to do around his own net. He misses covering his own man, and for a being a guy with some size, he won't clear out the opposing forward in front of the net.
- EKolb13

Thanks Bro


He played his junior in Belleville which has an Olympic sized rink. Lot of room on that pond. Lalonde was pretty feisty in junior but has kind of wimped out at the current level. Looks like another BUST a'la Beach.

Indeed. 2.7 over 2 years is what I am hearing.
- John Jaeckel

How about a penalty clause for less than 3 hits per game.

Thanks Bro


He played his junior in Belleville which has an Olympic sized rink. Lot of room on that pond. Lalonde was pretty feisty in junior but has kind of wimped out at the current level. Looks like another BUST a'la Beach.
- philco28

Just wondering - how much of that is orgainazational philosophy not to play physical? I know in Beach's case it is playing outside the 'rules', but maybe this whole Detroit model is becomming less physical?

OR


- fattybeef

talked me into whiskey tonight!

How about a penalty clause for less than 3 hits per game.
- tredbrta

Love it. There are a couple others who could use this clause too...

Maybe...he signed for $540,000 and it's not like he's a 30 goal man now. Maybe a million tops. Shiiiiit...now i feel like Everett Dirksen.... and you can google him.

- philco28

I think Bicks will be lookin' at some real money, real soon. He's 27 and has developed into a reliable 2 way player, big bodied guy and in a full season his line looks pretty good.

16g 25a

I wouldn't be surprised if a club offers him 2.5M + per year for 3 or 4 years.

Look at the money being thrown around...I wouldn't be surprised at all. Although they are different players, and he's older, Joel Ward has similar production....

...and he was signed for 3M per.

I think it's unrealistic to think a 27 year old Bicks will take a Hawk friendly deal...this may be Bickell's best, and last opportunity for a hefty contract and I would expect him to pursue the best offer.

I would...

I think Bicks will be lookin' at some real money, real soon. He's 27 and has developed into a reliable 2 way player, big bodied guy and in a full season his line looks pretty good.

16g 25a

I wouldn't be surprised if a club offers him 2.5M + per year for 3 or 4 years.

Look at the money being thrown around...I wouldn't be surprised at all. Although they are different players, and he's older, Joel Ward has similar production....

...and he was signed for 3M per.

I think it's unrealistic to think a 27 year old Bicks will take a Hawk friendly deal...this may be Bickell's best, and last opportunity for a hefty contract and I would expect him to pursue the best offer.

I would...
- ArlingtonRob

I'd like to know if Bicks plans to test the waters of free agency ?

talked me into whiskey tonight!
- dciz99

Buffalo Trace is a real nice bourbon. Jefferson's "Very Small Batch" Bourbon is good if you can find it.

Bakers is good but it has some serious bite and is a bit more expensive.

Can't go wrong with most flavors of Jack though I cant stand the honey.

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


- prd797

http://www.la.com/ci_22006028

Just sayin'...

Congrats to the Detroit Tigers for being the first professional sports team to offer.......bacon on a stick at their concession stands.....my allegiance is now with the motor city.....for baseball.