This team is so young that players that have been playing for a couple years seem old. Weird perspective created by being the youngest team in the NHL (Devils don't count.....ever)
- NYRCeph

I just looked Del Zotto up, he is only 30. I thought he was like 34.

I'm pretty sure that was already the case.
- JRR1285

Damage was present on arrival.

I just looked Del Zotto up, he is only 30. I thought he was like 34.
- JRR1285

Is he still trying to tweet at that porn star? I remember those days

Is he still trying to tweet at that porn star? I remember those days
- TPC

I just looked Del Zotto up, he is only 30. I thought he was like 34.
- JRR1285

Really? What the hell... I would have agreed with you if you told he was at the end of his career.

I just looked Del Zotto up, he is only 30. I thought he was like 34.
- JRR1285

so is Stepan, and he looks 55

so is Stepan, and he looks 55

- jimbro83

Well Stepan has been balding since 13 years old.

Well Stepan has been balding since 13 years old.
- NYRCeph

He never actually grew hair after birth.

Yea exactly.

It's just why I am not going to panic over having too many good ones and having to worry about moving some to create spots for others. Not all will make it
- TPC

I also want to point out that this could also be used as evidence to trade. Chicago and the Kings traded Cam Barker and Erik Johnson respectively. Now it looks like slam dunks, but at the time they were viewed as huge pieces to trade. Even the Pens trading someone like Gologoski could be viewed as trading someone trying to get the cup.

I also want to point out that this could also be used as evidence to trade. Chicago and the Kings traded Cam Barker and Erik Johnson respectively. Now it looks like slam dunks, but at the time they were viewed as huge pieces to trade. Even the Pens trading someone like Gologoski could be viewed as trading someone trying to get the cup.
- 2sticks1puck

Erik Johnson was drafted by St. Louis.

I also want to point out that this could also be used as evidence to trade. Chicago and the Kings traded Cam Barker and Erik Johnson respectively. Now it looks like slam dunks, but at the time they were viewed as huge pieces to trade. Even the Pens trading someone like Gologoski could be viewed as trading someone trying to get the cup.
- 2sticks1puck

Yea if it helps us lock down a young top 6 Center, I am willing to listen

Erik Johnson was drafted by St. Louis.
- JRR1285

Lol somehow I confused Erik and Jack, which was a bigger slam dunk by the Kings to unload. Just think somehow JJ got Carter

Lol somehow I confused Erik and Jack, which was a bigger slam dunk by the Kings to unload. Just think somehow JJ got Carter
- 2sticks1puck

I had to look it up to know. I didn't know LA drafted JJ though. What a pick.

I had to look it up to know. I didn't know LA drafted JJ though. What a pick.
- JRR1285

Jack Johnson was picked by Carolina, I remember watchin it

Jack Johnson was picked by Carolina, I remember watchin it
- jimbro83

Yes, The Kings actually went out and traded for him. That's how highly once upon a time the league viewed him.

Jack Johnson was picked by Carolina, I remember watchin it
- jimbro83

Just looking at the 2005 draft and noticed that Kopitar went right before Staal. You think the Rangers would have picked him if still available?

Just looking at the 2005 draft and noticed that Kopitar went right before Staal. You think the Rangers would have picked him if still available?
- JRR1285

the Rangers traded up from 16 to 12 to grab Staal, I think they loved him

I really have no idea if they would taken Kopitar though

Just looking at the 2005 draft and noticed that Kopitar went right before Staal. You think the Rangers would have picked him if still available?
- JRR1285

Oh JRR. What a rabbit hole to go down. Not the good kind of hole, it's the MDW's girl kind of hole.
I've done that what if game.

the Rangers traded up from 16 to 12 to grab Staal, I think they loved him

I really have no idea if they would taken Kopitar though
- jimbro83

This is the kind of details I like having you around for. You're like a young(er) Fischler.

the Rangers traded up from 16 to 12 to grab Staal, I think they loved him

I really have no idea if they would taken Kopitar though
- jimbro83

What if's are always a fun game.
Staal was a very good pick. He was very good part of the Ranger's shutdown D that won many playoff games. No regrets there.

Oh JRR. What a rabbit hole to go down. Not the good kind of hole, it's the MDW's girl kind of hole.
I've done that what if game.
- NYRCeph

Take Kopitar, still grab Gaborik in free agency... Profit?

This is the kind of details I like having you around for. You're like a young(er) Fischler.
- JRR1285

I always dreamed of being Fischler, I think I am a little better looking than that ugly bastard though

Take Kopitar, still grab Gaborik in free agency... Profit?
- JRR1285

Offense galore.

What would have the D looked like without Girardi and Staal shutdown crew. They were amazing for years.

I always dreamed of being Fischler, I think I am a little better looking than that ugly bastard though
- jimbro83

Hopefully less hokey and not a grinding voice. He was knowledgeable though.

Take Kopitar, still grab Gaborik in free agency... Profit?
- JRR1285

if we take Kopitar, do we still sig Gomez and Drury to contracts? do we not get Mcdonaugh then or have the space to sign Gaborik.

So many questions in this time warp