I thought Campbell was a better story than a goalie. He had his moments, but the team game in front of him made him look better than he is, IMO.

I don't think he's done much of anything since, has he?
- keptupl8

He was solid in the WJC the following year. Had a 1.70 GAA and a .941 sv%. His stats in the OHL and AHL haven't been spectacular, but I don't know that they tell the whole story. I think he's gonna be good. It's the poise he plays with that I like. I feel like he's a big game goalie, if that makes sense.

- keptupl8

- dadeadhead

Morning DD.

I never would have guessed that


- homiedclown

http://youtu.be/Ki0KCQAC5Wg

Morning DD.
- HonkFortheGoose

???????


Haven't been to bed yet.

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Haven't been to bed yet.
- dadeadhead

You're crazy.

Paul Bissonette is a UFA too i just realized.
- JVince117

http://www.capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=505

You're crazy.
- HonkFortheGoose

Yep gotta work 4:30-12:30 then be back at 10am-10pm.

Yep gotta work 4:30-12:30 then be back at 10am-10pm.
- dadeadhead

Today is day 3 of 6 in a row for me. No fun.

Let me introduce Briant McGratton because probably not a lot of people know of him...

6'4 235 lbs. a HUGE hitter and a good fighter

Parros vs McGratton (w)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmUwT-orhew

Ryan Reaves vs McGratton (w)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZvKKm_Tplw

Boll vs McGratton (w)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omNyV3ldLww
- JVince117

outside of his golf swing vs Toronto, this is the only thing I remember him for. If you get beat by Peters, I don't want you on the team.

Today is day 3 of 6 in a row for me. No fun.
- HonkFortheGoose

Today is day 7 of 8 in a row. The boss figured we'd close on sunday or it would be day 7 of 13 for me.

Today is day 7 of 8 in a row. The boss figured we'd close on sunday or it would be day 7 of 13 for me.
- dadeadhead

Are you guys short staffed or something?

I'll give you that on Vinny...

But.. on Getzlaf.. think about it... They have Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Visnovsky, and Lydman all going to be UFAs after next season.. they won't have the money to resign all of them.. probably let Lydman walk but still he did have the best +/- in the NHL for a long time this year or last I can't remember... but need to keep 2/3 out of the the others. All of them already made 5+M so being able to sign them with a small raise would be impossible.

They already have a lot of money tied up in Ryan, Cogliano, Beauchemin, Sbisa, and Hiller for a long period of time.. and they have a few young pups who are READY for the NHL and one of which is a Center.

With Roy they would have a capable player who has put up big points which an expiring contract for them to have at their finger tips.. they will have a young puck moving d-man to add to their roster for the next 3 years if they lose both Visnovsky and Lydman. And a 12 overall pick that they could pick another young Center or Winger.. its not that far off it really isn't.
- JVince117

Visnovsky has hinted on retirement and will be 36 in August.
Lydman will be 35 at the start of the season, you really think he's gonna get a big contract?

Are you guys short staffed or something?
- HonkFortheGoose

Kind of but not really. I'd rather work than be home as I get more accomplished.



I figured it out in July I only have 3 days off, One being the 4th.

He was solid in the WJC the following year. Had a 1.70 GAA and a .941 sv%. His stats in the OHL and AHL haven't been spectacular, but I don't know that they tell the whole story. I think he's gonna be good. It's the poise he plays with that I like. I feel like he's a big game goalie, if that makes sense.
- HonkFortheGoose

he played the buffalo wjrs, no?

i'm almost positive that's who i saw play against finland. if so, he was pretty darned good.

outside of his golf swing vs Toronto, this is the only thing I remember him for. If you get beat by Peters, I don't want you on the team.
- dadeadhead

That was what.. 1999? Look at how far McGratten has come over the last 2-4 years.

He has taken out Parros twice..

Visnovsky has hinted on retirement and will be 36 in August.
Lydman will be 35 at the start of the season, you really think he's gonna get a big contract?
- dadeadhead

I said they will have to completely retool their d-pairings too. Spend some money to bring someone in during UFA

That was what.. 1999? Look at how far McGratten has come over the last 2-4 years.

He has taken out Parros twice..
- JVince117

It says in the description February 6 2006.

he played the buffalo wjrs, no?

i'm almost positive that's who i saw play against finland. if so, he was pretty darned good.
- FIREonICE

Yes, he played in the last 3. The year in Buffalo was his best from a statistical standpoint.

It says in the description February 6 2006.
- dadeadhead

try it out... 2006 is only about 7 years ago.

I said they will have to completely retool their d-pairings too. Spend some money to bring someone in during UFA
- JVince117

They will take Reinhart in the draft.

Reinhart, Fowler, Sbisa, Vatanen, and Beauchemin. They will make a trade for a top 4 and sign a depth guy or two. I think they'll be fine, still be able to sign Getzlaf, Perry, and Ryan, and have money left over.

What do you guys think about Ek's main blog saying that Buffalo is coming stronger and harder than anyone else in the pursuit of a trade for Staal??

Also mentioned... Buffalo is going hard after Stoll

I honestly don't know if I would trade Sekera who is signed for multiple years for Stewart who would be a 1 year rental. I say Leo for Stewart.. both 1 year left on deals.. both at the same salary cap.
- JVince117

Why do u assume he'd be a rental?
He's an RFA after this season, so we'd retain his rights at the very least

try it out... 2006 is only about 7 years ago.
- JVince117

Yep it was 05/06, or the same year you have stated you started watching hockey. Also the year your boy Mcgrattan played 60 games (the most in his career for a season). He's played a total of 69 games in the last 4 yrs and is on his 5th organization in 5yrs. I think there are better options for the 4th line.

If you want/need a fighter sign Parros, he at least plays an average of 59 games a year.

Why do u assume he'd be a rental?
He's an RFA after this season, so we'd retain his rights at the very least
- jdfitz77

That and Leopold was a complete train wreck the last time he played in Colorado. I'm not sure they'd want a second go around with him.