I concur. Doom and gloom are for the attention- and revenue-via-clicks-seeking sensationalist media and their most gullible readers/listeners.
- Flyskippy

So BC4...

So BC4...
- mayorofangrytown

7.5 mill for 8 years
- vejim

Can't be 8 years.

Can't be 8 years.
- Feanor

Someone better tell Pittsburgh that.

http://www.cbssports.com/...t-extension-from-penguins

Can't be 8 years.
- Feanor

You can resign your own players for 8 years. Free agents from other teams for only 7.

Michal Handzus .. the man, the myth, the legend!

/discuss how great he still is

Have we acquired Eminger and Stamkos yet?

Michal Handzus .. the man, the myth, the legend!

/discuss how great he still is
- MrBigglesworth

hell yeah.

i love giroux but what has he done to get 8 million??

that's nuts

So Ek's rumor chart doesn't have us very high in the Bernier running.
I'm beginning to think Bill was right and we are just being used as a stalking horse.

Best defense is an offense that never leaves the other teams zone.

EDIT
Especially when backchecking. Just take too long to get back to the o zone
- nails

The theory of the best defense is an offense that never leaves the other teams zone has already been proven wrong. In the early 80's the Edmonton Oilers had BY FAR the leagues most potent offense. Gretzky, Messier, Anderson, Coffey, Kurri, they were a scoring machine and led the league in goals in 81-82 and 82-83. However defensively they were awful, as many of their skill players (much like the Penguins of today) refused to back check.

In 82, they were upset in the division playoffs by the LA Kings. In 83 their powerful offense carried them to the finals where they met the experienced and extremely disciplined NY Islanders. The Islanders played hard in all 3 zones and completely dominated the Oilers, sweeping the series and out scoring them 17-6.

The following season, the Oilers finally bought into being more responsible defensively. While they continued to score goals in bunches, they tightened up in their own end and went on to win 4 cups in 5 years.

The lesson to be learned is simple. No matter how talented a team may be, without a total team commitment to defense as well as offense, you aren't going to win championships.

Are you guys really thinking of trading Coots for Bernier!? Why do that, Mr.Universe will have a good year being challanged by Mason, and he is Great in the Room. Dont get it!

i love giroux but what has he done to get 8 million??

that's nuts
- Don'tForgetTocchet

Seems high now but in 8 years? If he continues to produce it might very well be reasonable. Of course who are we kidding his last 3 years wil be on LTIR...

Are you guys really thinking of trading Coots for Bernier!? Why do that, Mr.Universe will have a good year being challanged by Mason, and he is Great in the Room. Dont get it!
- Byfuglien Ate Me

no.

Are you guys really thinking of trading Coots for Bernier!? Why do that, Mr.Universe will have a good year being challanged by Mason, and he is Great in the Room. Dont get it!
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Nope, no way in poop are they going to trade Coots for Bernier when they wouldn't give him up for Weber. Most of the Philly media blows. Bill's the only one I trust. So be sure of your sources.
Sure I'd like Bernier but we aren't talking Lundquist here... He's got potential. Great. So does my grandmother.

Michal Handzus .. the man, the myth, the legend!

/discuss how great he still is
- MrBigglesworth

ZEEEUUUUUUUUSSSSSS!!!

In his prime, Michal Handzus had as good, or better, hockey hair than any player in the league.

no.
- Don'tForgetTocchet

Good, I dont know Why You Guys Heff to be soo Mad at Bryz. Hasek in his Prime would have been bad with last years D. Bryz is a good goalie, Id welcome him on the Leafs

Are you guys really thinking of trading Coots for Bernier!? Why do that, Mr.Universe will have a good year being challanged by Mason, and he is Great in the Room. Dont get it!
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Yep, what you said. We all agree.

Have you checked this out?
http://www.hockeybuzz.com...?thread_id=107664&page=20

ZEEEUUUUUUUUSSSSSS!!!

In his prime, Michal Handzus had as good, or better, hockey hair than any player in the league.
- johndewar

Speaking of ridiculous looks... What is with all the neck beards on the blackhawks? Can they not grow hair on their faces? Or did they all lose bets? Seriously next game count how many neck beards you see.

Love how so many people are predicting who we will take at our 11th pick this summer at the draft. You just KNOW Homer is itching to trade that pick away dont you guys?

Love how so many people are predicting who we will take at our 11th pick this summer at the draft. You just KNOW Homer is itching to trade that pick away dont you guys?
- Buzzo

He's trading up into the top 5.

Speaking of ridiculous looks... What is with all the neck beards on the blackhawks? Can they not grow hair on their faces? Or did they all lose bets? Seriously next game count how many neck beards you see.
- FlyersGrace

jagr's beard is ridiculous ...

ridiculously @WESOME!

wolverine!!!

Are you guys really thinking of trading Coots for Bernier!? Why do that, Mr.Universe will have a good year being challanged by Mason, and he is Great in the Room. Dont get it!
- Byfuglien Ate Me

no. maybe read and a pick

Speaking of ridiculous looks... What is with all the neck beards on the blackhawks? Can they not grow hair on their faces? Or did they all lose bets? Seriously next game count how many neck beards you see.
- FlyersGrace

THIS is what you'rre taking away from one of the best Finals in the last 10 yrs?

Good, I dont know Why You Guys Heff to be soo Mad at Bryz. Hasek in his Prime would have been bad with last years D. Bryz is a good goalie, Id welcome him on the Leafs
- Byfuglien Ate Me

I'm not mad at Bryz. He's a good goalie, being paid like a great one. He's (reportedly) a distraction in the locker room, and as a fan I am often embarassed by the grade school arguments he gets into with our media. Shame on them both.
I dislike having a player on my team who is consistently laughed at on a national level. Just me I guess.
Take away the contract and his off ice antics and he's a good player.