He would crumble under the pressure of playing in Philly and take over Shelley's role on this board.
- rockychocbill

I don't think so, he wouldn't be the go to D man here. He could play the PP but Mezzy, Coburn, and Carle, Timmonen would all have similiar expectations on them IMHO.

It would be this guy. Good (frank)ing lord.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Sloane
- PLindbergh31

that's him. i was close.

Vishnovsky from ANA is a guy I could see being available. Any interest?

Vishnovsky from ANA is a guy I could see being available. Any interest?
- coffee junkie

That's a big cap hit, plus another year. I don't know much about his play.

He would crumble under the pressure of playing in Philly and take over Shelley's role on this board.
- rockychocbill

nope we need this type of play from defense

I don't think so, he wouldn't be the go to D man here. He could play the PP but Mezzy, Coburn, and Carle, Timmonen would all have similiar expectations on them IMHO.
- coffee junkie

Johnson isn't very good in his own end, he has been a minus player ever year of his career. He's -8 this year on a team that doesn't give up many goals, and has outstanding goaltending.

He's pretty good offensively, and pretty good on the PP. Think of Mike Green with less offense

Vishnovsky from ANA is a guy I could see being available. Any interest?
- coffee junkie

NOPE old and washed up

I don't think so, he wouldn't be the go to D man here. He could play the PP but Mezzy, Coburn, and Carle, Timmonen would all have similiar expectations on them IMHO.
- coffee junkie

Carle would be gone if Johnson is coming I think. Timo gets a pass due to his age and likability quotient. Coburn is..... well, Coburn. No high expectations anymore. That leaves Mezzy and the rookies and I doubt any of them would be looked at the way Johnson would be coming in. He'd have to bring way more than just some PP numbers if he's going to be replacing Carle (and to some extent Pronger).

nope we need this type of play from defense
- 2Real

How many years ago was that?

How many years ago was that?
- rockychocbill

about 4 but i remember watching it on tv
that a problem?

Carle would be gone if Johnson is coming I think. Timo gets a pass due to his age and likability quotient. Coburn is..... well, Coburn. No high expectations anymore. That leaves Mezzy and the rookies and I doubt any of them would be looked at the way Johnson would be coming in. He'd have to bring way more than just some PP numbers if he's going to be replacing Carle (and to some extent Pronger).
- rockychocbill

Without looking at any numbers, JJ coming in would mean the end of the road for Carle in Philadelphia. I think, considering the substantial cap hit and the boatload of years on his contract, that expectations would be fairly high, especially if we gave up something substantial for him.

that's him. i was close.
- hammarby31

That was pathetic he played in an NHL game. I remember just shaking my head in disgust. Why not just go with 5 dmen?

Vishnovsky from ANA is a guy I could see being available. Any interest?
- coffee junkie

Better PP guy than Johnson. Was golden for my fantasy team last year. But is getting long in the tooth as 2real said.

Johnson isn't very good in his own end, he has been a minus player ever year of his career. He's -8 this year on a team that doesn't give up many goals, and has outstanding goaltending.

He's pretty good offensively, and pretty good on the PP. Think of Mike Green with less offense
- PLindbergh31

Trouble with Johnson is that he'd basicazlly replace Carle, and I don't think he's as good all around as our young, soon to be massively rich Alaskan friend

about 4 but i remember watching it on tv
that a problem?
- 2Real

Yes. He hasn't made a hit like that since.

Without looking at any numbers, JJ coming in would mean the end of the road for Carle in Philadelphia. I think, considering the substantial cap hit and the boatload of years on his contract, that expectations would be fairly high, especially if we gave up something substantial for him.
- BulliesPhan87

JJ also blocks a lot of shots which would help beachballgov

Yes. He hasn't made a hit like that since.
- rockychocbill

so you think

Trouble with Johnson is that he'd basicazlly replace Carle, and I don't think he's as good all around as our young, soon to be massively rich Alaskan friend
- Jsaquella

Nope. He's not as good all around as Carle is.

Trouble with Johnson is that he'd basicazlly replace Carle, and I don't think he's as good all around as our young, soon to be massively rich Alaskan friend
- Jsaquella

How was the ASG? Did Guacapoopsie enjoy?

Nope. He's not as good all around as Carle is.
- PLindbergh31

But, he is signed for a long time at less than Carle would be...My brain is dead, so out side of rehashing old names, just don;t do anything dumb, Holmger.

Nope. He's not as good all around as Carle is.
- PLindbergh31

JJ's shot can actually break a tissue so he's already an upgrade

But, he is signed for a long time at less than Carle would be...My brain is dead, so out side of rehashing old names, just don;t do anything dumb, Holmger.
- Jsaquella

JVR for JJ and Lokotinov would be a great deal

so you think
- 2Real

I had CI last season and live in the same time zone as you. I must have seen over 50 Kings games. He's not atrocious, but he's prone to brain farts, misses the net more than he hits it and is not mean or overly physical.

How was the ASG? Did Guacapoopsie enjoy?
- rockychocbill

We had a BLAST. All the mascots were there, and she got to dance at every goal. I ran into John Stevens, which was cool-he was inducted into the AHL HOF-and was sitting the next section over.

Guacapoopie ate about 14 lbs of cotton candy and I bought her a puck, which she's been carrying since Monday night

I had CI last season and live in the same time zone as you. I must have seen over 50 Kings games. He's not atrocious, but he's prone to brain farts, misses the net more than he hits it and is not mean or overly physical.
- rockychocbill

better than carle coburn or mezzy