James Tanner: Coyotes, Hamilton, Semin, Jones Etc.

Hey James,

Good read.

How much do you think Semin will be worth for a 1 year contract?

What do you think would be a fair return from Calgary if they go for Kessel. I persoanly hope it does not happen.

Cheers.

However, if Murphy and/or Gormley continue to struggle, a guy like more is a nice replacement/motivator to have around.
- James Tanner

Moore*

Martin Jones has proven he''s a quality NHL back-up capable of matching the play of a better than average starter.
- James Tanner

he's*

The most likely scenario - that he's alright, the Sharks finish just out or just inside the Playoffs and continue to build their team confident they have a decent goalie is easily worth a mid-first.
- James Tanner

who is*

Yikes...

Hey James,

Good read.

How much do you think Semin will be worth for a 1 year contract?

What do you think would be a fair return from Calgary if they go for Kessel. I persoanly hope it does not happen.

Cheers.
- Mr.Pink

I can't see the Leafs moving Kessel to the Flames unless they were getting back Bennett or someone similar. The Leafs have to hit a homerun here and get back at least one player who can eventually be on Kessel's level.

As for Semin, I guess $3.5 for a one year deal.

Moore*



he's*



who is*

Yikes...
- RonPielep

If you mispell More, it doesn't show up in spellcheck.

If you add an extra apostorphe, it's pretty clearly a typo.

You're actually wrong about the last one, but I put a comma there to clear up what I meant.

Sheesh, two typos in a 1000 words off the top of my head in twenty minutes. That's actually impressive.

And you didn't even give me five minutes to read it over and double check it, which I was doing when you were slagging me for two typos and incorrectly pointing out a third.

Moore*



he's*



who is*

Yikes...
- RonPielep

You're not the hockeybuzz editor. And no one likes a Richard... knock it off.

I hope Arcobello plays for 6 different teams this year.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson is my aunt's husband's nephew's cousin

He's a cool dude

You guys didn't buy Moore out. You didn't qualify him.

Pound-for-pound I would say that Alex Semin is the softest player I have ever seen play hockey in my entire life. How a man of his size can play any game, any sport, or do anything really, with that level of apprehension and fear is completely beyond me. I have seen him play in person more than a few times and he is a surprising human specimen.

He should not be paid money to play any professional sport really, because it is an attitude and a way of carrying himself as a pro that simply cannot be on display in front of rookies and it just annoys the vets and ultimately divides a locker room.

Semin is one of the most perplexing professional athletes that has played pro sports...

...in my not so humble opinion.

I think it's a fantastic decision to buy this guy out. Cancer has to be eradicated...cut out.

If you mispell More, it doesn't show up in spellcheck.

If you add an extra apostorphe, it's pretty clearly a typo.

You're actually wrong about the last one, but I put a comma there to clear up what I meant.

Sheesh, two typos in a 1000 words off the top of my head in twenty minutes. That's actually impressive.

And you didn't even give me five minutes to read it over and double check it, which I was doing when you were slagging me for two typos and incorrectly pointing out a third.
- James_Tanner

He's just being crusty. Good read.

You're not the hockeybuzz editor. And no one likes a Richard... knock it off.
- jtommyt

There's a hockeybuzz editor?

There's a hockeybuzz editor?
- RonPielep

Only dozens of "helpful" volunteers.

If you mispell More, it doesn't show up in spellcheck.

If you add an extra apostorphe, it's pretty clearly a typo.

You're actually wrong about the last one, but I put a comma there to clear up what I meant.

Sheesh, two typos in a 1000 words off the top of my head in twenty minutes. That's actually impressive.

And you didn't even give me five minutes to read it over and double check it, which I was doing when you were slagging me for two typos and incorrectly pointing out a third.
- James_Tanner

Ahh I see what you mean about the last one. I didn't mind the blog, I just kept stumbling on a bunch of seemingly 'stream-of-consciousness' type wordings, similar to the last one.

Basically, it read like it was written how it was written (in 25 minutes off the top of your head).

Only dozens of "helpful" volunteers.
- jtommyt

So I can volunteer?

You guys didn't buy Moore out. You didn't qualify him.
- dps0610

That actually is helpful, my bad.

So keep a guy because of some Corsi #?

Good thing hockey people are still running teams.

So keep a guy because of some Corsi #?

Good thing hockey people are still running teams.


- Garnie

They do have a way of pointing out whether a given outcome is likely to be repeated.

In Semin's case, this season will likely be significantly better than last. Some team will benefit from that... I still don't want it to be my team, because I don't like his character... but it's worth pointing out nonetheless.

I thought I heard Hamilton wanted out of Boston? Did you hear that James or anybody else?

Great pick up for Calgary but you can't blame Boston IMO

They do have a way of pointing out whether a given outcome is likely to be repeated.

In Semin's case, this season will likely be significantly better than last. Some team will benefit from that... I still don't want it to be my team, because I don't like his character... but it's worth pointing out nonetheless.
- jtommyt

Meh, not sure I agree....he played with some good players, pretty sure that will pad some stats but time will tell - wouldn't doubt he slips over to the KHL

The "quote" feature doesn't work, so here goes...
While you were defending your spelling errors, you managed to misspell "apostrophe". Just piling on James...I'm always on your side!!

The "quote" feature doesn't work, so here goes...
While you were defending your spelling errors, you managed to misspell "apostrophe". Just piling on James...I'm always on your side!!
- clintyboy

Sorry dude.

Meh, not sure I agree....he played with some good players, pretty sure that will pad some stats but time will tell - wouldn't doubt he slips over to the KHL
- Garnie

I'm not sure the KHL is a real attractive option for anyone right now...

I'm not sure the KHL is a real attractive option for anyone right now...
- jtommyt

You think Semin will have many offers in the NHL?

Except maybe the Leafs

You think Semin will have many offers in the NHL?

Except maybe the Leafs
- Garnie

Someone will take a flyer on him. Unlike past snipers with poor underlying stats (Setoguchi, Heatley, etc.) he actually has good possession numbers and there are clubs out there paying attention to that now.