Iginla = cup curse....



If he signed as a FA no issue but he chose to sign a bad contract in COL and that's there problem now......


Edit: Wouldn't mind if isles took a flyer on Briere at deadline..... Don't think it will cost anything significant
- Ur Not Me

yikes, f no.

In the PO's no he's not, plus he's light years better than Bailey and can replace him in line-up where ever. This is not a proposal to keep Brieire past this year, its for PO's only....

Briere is another veteran PO player who I think the isles can acquire w/o giving up anything, if he is signed past this year, then I'll pass.
- Ur Not Me

no thanks. I'm not adding a small, old, broken down shadow of what he used to be and pinning my playoff hopes on him. If I'm adding anything it's another vet defenseman, or a winger that can play in the top six (not named taylor hall, unless the price drops to boxing day sale levels)

Im not sold on your guys defense or goaltending. You're an improved team, exciting and entertaining brand of hockey, and one of the top 4-5 teams in the East, but im not sure you're built to advance deep in the playoffs just yet. Don't get your hopes up.
- SimpleJack

Ok thanks Dad

no thanks. I'm not adding a small, old, broken down shadow of what he used to be and pinning my playoff hopes on him. If I'm adding anything it's another vet defenseman, or a winger that can play in the top six (not named taylor hall, unless the price drops to boxing day sale levels)
- Isles_since_6

1st off, I've been stating that the isles should get another low end Dman between now till deadline.
2nd unless the isles trade major pieces don't expect any major player, so with the team playing well, a tweak of experience could help at either F or D

In the PO's no he's not, plus he's light years better than Bailey and can replace him in line-up where ever. This is not a proposal to keep Brieire past this year, its for PO's only....

Briere is another veteran PO player who I think the isles can acquire w/o giving up anything, if he is signed past this year, then I'll pass.
- Ur Not Me

His last run in the playoffs he was less than a point-every-other game player. I don't know what you'd trade for him.

1st off, I've been stating that the isles should get another low end Dman between now till deadline.
2nd unless the isles trade major pieces don't expect any major player, so with the team playing well, a tweak of experience could help at either F or D
- Ur Not Me

Help what though? The forward lines have been fine, save for maybe Johnny's line and I have no doubt that they'll figure it out, and the defense has been fantastic with Hammer and JB55 in the lineup. In fact Boychuk and Leddy own some of the elite possession numbers in the entire league. Why tweak what isn't broken?

His last run in the playoffs he was less than a point-every-other game player. I don't know what you'd trade for him.
- eichiefs9

If he has an expiring contract a late rd pick..... I would think COL just wants to get rid of him. As u know by trade deadline very rare that any team acquires any impact player unless giving up anything worthy (which isles shouldn't)

Ok thanks Dad
- Vukota

Did you do the fantasy pool? Is it your ass I whooped this past week?

Help what though? The forward lines have been fine, save for maybe Johnny's line and I have no doubt that they'll figure it out, and the defense has been fantastic with Hammer and JB55 in the lineup. In fact Boychuk and Leddy own some of the elite possession numbers in the entire league. Why tweak what isn't broken?
- eichiefs9

On D, I don't know if Viz would remain healthy and don't want to go into PO's w/Donovan or Strait in line-up for PO's. So rather have insurance, remember, still a lot of hockey left and anything could happen injury wise (hope not).

On D, I don't know if Viz would remain healthy and don't want to go into PO's w/Donovan or Strait in line-up for PO's. So rather have insurance, remember, still a lot of hockey left and anything could happen injury wise (hope not).
- Ur Not Me

Right, I'm totally in agreement with acquiring (whether it is via trade or UFA) a depth defenseman that isn't Brian Strait or Matt Donovan for the playoffs, should we continue down the road that we're on.

But I don't think that a 7th defenseman or 13th forward is going to "improve" the team. A safety net is what I think we're in agreement about but I took you mentioning "tweaking" the team as suggestion that we should get some depth guy and plug him into the lineup.

I never even mentioned Iginla.............but pretty soon someone is going to accuse me of recommending we trade for him.
- JohnScammo

The poster behind you did. Stop being so sensitive ya big baby.

Right, I'm totally in agreement with acquiring (whether it is via trade or UFA) a depth defenseman that isn't Brian Strait or Matt Donovan for the playoffs, should we continue down the road that we're on.

But I don't think that a 7th defenseman or 13th forward is going to "improve" the team. A safety net is what I think we're in agreement about but I took you mentioning "tweaking" the team as suggestion that we should get some depth guy and plug him into the lineup.
- eichiefs9

A depth guy would only help if injuries occur, but a teams 5/6 Dman that could be available is a better option to have in line-up than the names of Donovan/Strait. So we agreed on that, finally u seen the light....

At F, u may think differently but Bailey & Grabner are replaceable and rather have someone w/PO experience (if obtainable) than those 2 for PO's. So to me (I think) Briere is a better option than Bailey for PO's (not reg season)

I don't think Colorado is going to trade a guy they just signed for 3 years in the first year of his contract. Doan is going to retire a Coyote.

Also, bleh on both anyway.
- eichiefs9

DOAN'T

A depth guy would only help if injuries occur, but a teams 5/6 Dman that could be available is a better option to have in line-up than the names of Donovan/Strait. So we agreed on that, finally u seen the light....

At F, u may think differently but Bailey & Grabner are replaceable and rather have someone w/PO experience (if obtainable) than those 2 for PO's. So to me (I think) Briere is a better option than Bailey for PO's (not reg season)
- Ur Not Me

I never disagreed with adding a depth defenseman later on in the season. I also don't think teams are going to trade roster (5/6) defenseman for peanuts.

We aren't trading a roster player. We don't have that many draft picks this year (two 3rd's[assuming we don't trade Boychuk to an Eastern conf. team], a 4th, a 6th, and 2 7th's)

I never disagreed with adding a depth defenseman later on in the season. I also don't think teams are going to trade roster (5/6) defenseman for peanuts.

We aren't trading a roster player. We don't have that many draft picks this year (two 3rd's
- eichiefs9[assuming we don't trade Boychuk to an Eastern conf. team], a 4th, a 6th, and 2 7th's)

I think Harrison (CAR) & Brewer (TB) went for peanuts????
I will go on a limb and say that I might prefer any of those 2 over Dono/Strait...

Iginla = cup curse....



If he signed as a FA no issue but he chose to sign a bad contract in COL and that's there problem now......


Edit: Wouldn't mind if isles took a flyer on Briere at deadline..... Don't think it will cost anything significant
- Ur Not Me

- LetsGoIsles

Always liked Aunt Jemima.......

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 7m7 minutes ago

Mike Dunham putting the goalie pads back on for practice. Halak not on ice. #Isles will have update after practice.

Did you do the fantasy pool? Is it your ass I whooped this past week?
- eichiefs9

No idea if I played you. I haven't looked at that league since the first week of october

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 7m7 minutes ago

Mike Dunham putting the goalie pads back on for practice. Halak not on ice. #Isles will have update after practice.
- Vukota

Hopefully it's just a maintenance day and if he isn't playing tomorrow, he then gets a full week off.

Always liked Aunt Jemima.......
- Ur Not Me

im not a big fan of bringing in another forward -- vet or not. this team is scoring plenty. id love to see JT get new linemates, i dont think KO/revolving door is helping him play to his potential.

if something is being given up, i would like to see them bring in another bottom pairing dman. its not necessary but it certainly would be useful.

Hopefully it's just a maintenance day and if he isn't playing tomorrow, he then gets a full week off.
- Bags502

If hes not injured he should play. Hes had two days off and he will have the next four. Thats more than enough.

If hes not injured he should play. Hes had two days off and he will have the next four. Thats more than enough.
- Cptmjl

He'll play vs his former team.... Revenge is in store for MTL......

If hes not injured he should play. Hes had two days off and he will have the next four. Thats more than enough.
- Cptmjl

I want him to play too but its just a thought on why he isnt at practice...

I want him to play too but its just a thought on why he isnt at practice...
- Bags502

I hear you. Hopefully like you said it's just a rest. Play Johnson against Buffalo if they feel they have too.