There is always going to be a few eyebrows raised when you scratch one of your veteran players (unless as you noted, he is banged up). And I don't believe I ever indicated he was their best d-man. Obviously Giordano takes that title. As far as Brodie, I'm not quite sold yet, thus far he seems to be more one-dimensional; however, I haven't had an opportunity to see him play that much, so perhaps there is more to his game.
- Zogg

sorry was bloated that threw that out there.

I don't think theres much concern with this team on scratching players, they're preaching the "earn your spot" mentality. So its following that thought.

As for Brodie. previously to last year, he was like tanev. He's grown well passed that. Last year he played gio's minutes (close to 25min a night) while he was injured and handled them very well. 30pts (beats all canucks D last year) and stayed 0 on+/- which is a feat itself on the flames right now.

Also on that note, tanev looked great last night. Nice to see him stepping up solidly into the season

"NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman would have no problem with Chris Pronger working in the league's department of player safety even while the former defenceman is still on the Philadelphia Flyers' payroll."
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/...t-at-safety-job-1.2793391


So, cap circumvention went from a cardinal sin to something acknowledged and apparently accepted by the commish in just a couple years
- stevekariya

We call this the 'Ed Snider' effect how much more blatant can you be, for @#$#@ sakes

I don't know which game to watch. First world problems. Flyers and Devils it is.

I don't know which game to watch. First world problems. Flyers and Devils it is.
- thundachunk

A real defensive battle going on.

A real defensive battle going on.
- LeftCoaster

This IS the Devils we're talking about... they wouldn't know offense even if Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr suddenly became part of their team.

A real defensive battle going on.
- LeftCoaster

Mason and Schneider are running a goalie clinic.

"NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman would have no problem with Chris Pronger working in the league's department of player safety even while the former defenceman is still on the Philadelphia Flyers' payroll."
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/...t-at-safety-job-1.2793391


So, cap circumvention went from a cardinal sin to something acknowledged and apparently accepted by the commish in just a couple years
- stevekariya

Pronger is probably the biggest douche to ever play the game and this just cements his reputation. He has no business anywhere near a player safety department. That's worse than Homer Simpson.

On the bright side Vinney and Simmonds are looking great to start the season.

Pronger is probably the biggest douche to ever play the game and this just cements his reputation. He has no business anywhere near a player safety department. That's worse than Homer Simpson.
- micah555

The dirtiest player ever in a role of player safety is a joke.

The dirtiest player ever in a role of player safety is a joke.
- thundachunk

Media love this sort of crap.

Media love this sort of crap.
- hillbillydeluxe

Just makes hockey look more like a bush league joke compared to other sports. So condescending to people who know the game.

Just makes hockey look more like a bush league joke compared to other sports. So condescending to people who know the game.
- thundachunk

Maybe he can recruit Kasparaitis and Claude Lemieux to the job to make the league super safe for everyone.

Maybe he can recruit Kasparaitis and Claude Lemieux to the job to make the league super safe for everyone.
- micah555

The dirtiest player ever in a role of player safety is a joke.
- thundachunk

I can't wait to see what job they offer Matt Cooke when he retires.

Well... Colorado sucks again.

I can't wait to see what job they offer Matt Cooke when he retires.
- CubanBuffet

He will stand next to the wheel of punishment in a banana hammock and spin it when prompted

He will stand next to the wheel of punishment in a banana hammock and spin it when prompted
- bezz44

What a perfect job for Kesler.

"NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman would have no problem with Chris Pronger working in the league's department of player safety even while the former defenceman is still on the Philadelphia Flyers' payroll."
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/...t-at-safety-job-1.2793391


So, cap circumvention went from a cardinal sin to something acknowledged and apparently accepted by the commish in just a couple years
- stevekariya

Maybe Bettman will hire Luongo in a few years so that the Canucks won't have to pay that salary cap chargeback.

What's the deal with the Comets sending Fox to the ECHL? I thought the point of owning your own farm team is close development of players.

What a perfect job for Kesler.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Only if you put a mirror in front of him

What's the deal with the Comets sending Fox to the ECHL? I thought the point of owning your own farm team is close development of players.
- bazz

Seriously?

Well... Colorado sucks again.
- AlexF

Called it... I said that Colorado vastly outperformed their experience/talent level and Varlamov had numbers that were an anomaly compared to what his average was.

What's the deal with the Comets sending Fox to the ECHL? I thought the point of owning your own farm team is close development of players.
- bazz

They're making room for Sestito

They're making room for Sestito
- A_SteamingLombardi

We all know that beauty won't make it through waivers

Called it... I said that Colorado vastly outperformed their experience/talent level and Varlamov had numbers that were an anomaly compared to what his average was.
- DariusKnight

Well Iginla will be available for a contender of his choice.