I just want to spread some hope.

In this road trip we have come out with 4/8 possible points. That is half. Against pretty formidable opposition. If we can get 2 more out of either the Sens or Hawks I would say we did an OK road trip. Things can always go better, but still OK. Agree?

I just want to spread some hope.

In this road trip we have come out with 4/8 possible points. That is half. Against pretty formidable opposition. If we can get 2 more out of either the Sens or Hawks I would say we did an OK road trip. Things can always go better, but still OK. Agree?

- Bearintheforest

I thought 3-3 would be very good for this trip.

Not including the Montreal game.

Flames waive Derek Smith...puts up good numbers in AHL, but never done much at NHL level
- Jsaquella

We have one of those in Newberry

I thought 3-3 would be very good for this trip.

Not including the Montreal game.
- Marc D

Likewise. Against Montreal it will get interesting, but even more important are the two matches against the Caps after that. Ain't all bad.

Defenseman Kimmo Timonen left the game late in the second period with an unspecified upper-body injury and was limping around after the game. He is day to day, and Hextall said he didn't believe it was serious. . .

ubi but he was limping around? great!

We have one of those in Newberry
- ob18

Newbury, too...Smith's a defenseman

Newbury, too...Smith's a defenseman
- Jsaquella

I know. He can't play for them right now but I already wondered if they have interest in signing Alex Basso

I know. He can't play for them right now but I already wondered if they have interest in signing Alex Basso
- ob18

What was his draft year? Wasn't he a 2012?

What was his draft year? Wasn't he a 2012?
- Jsaquella

He is now an OA with London....solid puck mover, with a really good point shot, is right handed, & can put up points.

He is now an OA with London....solid puck mover, with a really good point shot, is right handed, & can put up points.
- ob18

Better that than a guy signed out of East Bum(frank) State that will end up in the ECHL for the majority of his ELC

Better that than a guy signed out of East Bum(frank) State that will end up in the ECHL for the majority of his ELC
- Jsaquella

I mean it can't hurt, costs them nothing outside a 2 or 3 year deal. It's the style D they need anyway.

I mean it can't hurt, costs them nothing outside a 2 or 3 year deal. It's the style D they need anyway.
- ob18

Yeah, I agree...I'm taking about guys like Johnston, playing in West Virginia, eating a contract slot.

Yeah, I agree...I'm taking about guys like Johnston, playing in West Virginia, eating a contract slot.
- Jsaquella

I try not to think about those

I try not to think about those
- ob18

Yep.

Should we begin the "How are we gonna feel when the Flyers sign Steve Mason to a 4 year, $20mm contract on January 3rd" conversation?

Yep.

Should we begin the "How are we gonna feel when the Flyers sign Steve Mason to a 4 year, $20mm contract on January 3rd" conversation?
- Jsaquella

50/50 mix I bet

50/50 mix I bet
- ob18

His agent said that Price's deal was a very good comparable. I could live with 4 years at $5mm...wouldn't be happy with it.

His agent said that Price's deal was a very good comparable. I could live with 4 years at $5mm...wouldn't be happy with it.
- Jsaquella

Yes just read it & if that's the case I'd let him walk.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcs...s-a-very-good-comparable/

Yes just read it & if that's the case I'd let him walk.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcs...s-a-very-good-comparable/
- ob18

He's restricted. Would anyone really make an offer like that to give up a 1 and 3?

He's restricted. Would anyone really make an offer like that to give up a 1 and 3?
- jstross

Give him a qualifying offer and hope a team gives him that crazy did & take the picks (Bradleyc4 idea)

everybody enjoying/loathing this weather?

everybody enjoying/loathing this weather?
- stayinthefnnet

We got a little bit of snow, rain now.

We[re still getting snow in south jersey.

We
- jstross[re still getting snow in south jersey.

Not in Southern South Jersey

Not in Southern South Jersey
- Jsaquella

LOL. I'm in Washington Township. How far down are you?

LOL. I'm in Washington Township. How far down are you?
- jstross

Cape May.