2013 NHL OFFICIAL Offseason Thread
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Bruins sign Patrice Bergeron to 8-year, $52 million extension
Nutz!!!!
Right you are. Terrific player - no argument! Probably the 4th best 2 way player in the league, after: 1. Datsyuk. 2. Zetterberg. 3. Toews. And Bergy might even be better than Toews, which would make him top 3. ANY team would love to have him!
But EIGHT FREAKIN' YEARS - why??????????????????
There have been so many of these ridiculous long-term contracts lately. Ask the Devils how the Kovalchuk one worked out (and Lamoriello is probably the second best GM in the NHL after Kenny Holland).
Yes STN, you have lol....... are you not happy with your offseason so far? Nurse was a great draft pick, might even stick with the club this season, even tho he should stay in the minors for another year or 2. Ference was a good signing and should help that weak D. The big problem with the Oil (besides their defence) is their top 6. All skill and no grit, no sandpaper, no toughness. Gonna be another long season in Oil country unless something is done on D and the top 6 in the next 2 months.
Keep the faith.
Keep the faith.
I predict that future hall-of-famer Jaromir Jagr will play one more season & it'll be with the New Jersey Devils.
I agree. He would have been a good fit with the habs, but they didn't really want him at the $$ he wanted. I wouldn't be surprised if Guy Carbonneau's son-in-law signed with them instead.
The Habs should get rid of Desharnais & sign Mikael Grabovski. However, finding a trading partner will be next to impossible, considering Desharnais' low numbers, his small stature & the fact he just signed a multi-year contract.
I'm not sure Guy Carbonneau's son-in-law would be a good fit on that team. What they need is size, especially on defense. The guy they should have signed was Mike Komisarek, who played very well with the habs when paired with Markov. Komisarek could easily had been signed by the habs for $1 million.
I'm not sure Guy Carbonneau's son-in-law would be a good fit on that team. What they need is size, especially on defense. The guy they should have signed was Mike Komisarek, who played very well with the habs when paired with Markov. Komisarek could easily had been signed by the habs for $1 million.
Paul Ranger, Now A Leaf
The guy John Tortarella simply loved in his days in Tampa has decided to come back to the NHL after a yr of excellent play in the AHL. A big guy who Marty St. Louis says has so much talent and will adjust quickly to the NHL again is he so chooses to come back (said this last yr) is now back, having signed a 1 yr deal today with Toronto and could be as big a addition as Clarkson, Bolland and Bernier. Yes, he was that good when he left and dominated last season with the Marlies. A big guy, smooth skater, can be physical if need be and a perfect first pass out of the zone, simply great to have him in blue and white....
Nice story written when he decided to make a comeback last season.
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012...cited-for-new-beginning-with-toronto-marlies/
The guy John Tortarella simply loved in his days in Tampa has decided to come back to the NHL after a yr of excellent play in the AHL. A big guy who Marty St. Louis says has so much talent and will adjust quickly to the NHL again is he so chooses to come back (said this last yr) is now back, having signed a 1 yr deal today with Toronto and could be as big a addition as Clarkson, Bolland and Bernier. Yes, he was that good when he left and dominated last season with the Marlies. A big guy, smooth skater, can be physical if need be and a perfect first pass out of the zone, simply great to have him in blue and white....
Nice story written when he decided to make a comeback last season.
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012...cited-for-new-beginning-with-toronto-marlies/
He was, on a AHL contract only, now he is signed to the Leafs on a NHL contract. He only wanted to play in the minors last season to get his timing back and into the game again, looks like he is ready to make the jump back into the NHL by todays signing. He was a up and coming player when he left the sport 3 years ago for personal reasons. Great addition if he actually makes the team which he should. If not he will be one of the first call ups on D.
Liles or someone is likely to be traded before the season starts.
Liles or someone is likely to be traded before the season starts.
Doc, You're saying:
"The Habs should get rid of Desharnais & sign Mikael Grabovski. However, finding a trading partner will be next to impossible, considering Desharnais' low numbers, his small stature & the fact he just signed a multi-year contract."
Is this a joke or what ? Compare the numbers by yourself: last year Desharnais had 28 points, including 10 goals; Grabovski got 16 including 9 goals; the year before: 60 points for Desharnais (16 goals) and 51 for Grabovski (23 goals). You must be joking or something... Moreover, Desharnais is younger and is relatively new to the league. He can still learn a lot.
"The Habs should get rid of Desharnais & sign Mikael Grabovski. However, finding a trading partner will be next to impossible, considering Desharnais' low numbers, his small stature & the fact he just signed a multi-year contract."
Is this a joke or what ? Compare the numbers by yourself: last year Desharnais had 28 points, including 10 goals; Grabovski got 16 including 9 goals; the year before: 60 points for Desharnais (16 goals) and 51 for Grabovski (23 goals). You must be joking or something... Moreover, Desharnais is younger and is relatively new to the league. He can still learn a lot.
Colorado Avalanche centre Matt Duchene's random act of kindness gives Ontario girl big boost
By Wayde Greer
Allow me to preface this article by explaining just how tough the last few weeks of school were for my 11-year-old daughter Trista.
You see, Trista is a happy go lucky little girl who seldom (if ever) awakes without a smile on her face.
She eagerly anticipates each and every day and was voted student council president of her Grade 5 class this year.
Over the final weeks of school, the smile, the light, the traits she is best known for, were gone.
Bullying, you see has played a huge role in beating down a little girl who merely wants to dance, sing and enjoy everything life has to offer.
After several days of pep talking and spirit building, strategizing on how to stand up to a bully and set an example for other kids at school, without getting teachers involved, she was ready for the Friday ahead.
As I dropped her to school and drove away I received a text from my little girl. “Today is my day Daddy, I’m on top of the world!”
That night I received a call from her mother, my little leader had spent a portion of her day in the school bathroom crying, not long after that text.
Over the past three years I have been fortunate enough to meet legends of film and sport such as Bernie Parent, Gordie Howe, Morgan Freeman, Charlie Sheen and several other high profile athletes and celebrities; each truly unique in his or her own way.
As incredible as it has been to meet these individuals, I can now definitively state that Haliburton is home to the most incredible celebrity that I have encountered in my travels.
Among all of these greats, one stands out above the rest. His name is Matt Duchene.
My daughter is a huge Boston Bruins fan, with a Zdeno Chara autographed photo hanging proudly above her bed as proof. Recently, I was fortunate enough to handle the media for the Minden Flood Relief Golf Tournament.
The event played host to a bevy of sports memorabilia such as Sidney Crosby’s game-used stick, a John Tavares signed jersey and a Maple Leafs package that could be worth a mint given their recent Stanley cup run (tongue in cheek). My eye was homed in on the Boston Bruins team signed jersey, donated by Walt McKechnie.
Trista’s 11th birthday was on July 6; the jersey would be the holy grail of daddy awesomeness and might just boost morale in this defeated little girl.
That morning I frantically rallied her aunts, uncles and grandparents, asking them to surrender their birthday offerings to the “cool daddy” fund so papa could take a run at the jersey; we accumulated $500 in total, enough to convince me I had a chance.
The great thing about fundraising golf events, especially ones that have names like Duchene and Hodgson associated with them, is the fact that the “big shooters” come out to play. Great news for the event, bad news for a self-employed father trying to win a high-profile live auction item!
Witnessing golf packages auctioned for more than $3,000 and framed canvases going for a cool $2,000, I quickly realized my $500 maximum would be short lived.
Not to be discouraged, I would throw my hat in the ring and give it a whirl.
The bidding started off at $300, I gave it my best Storage Wars Dave Hester impression barking out an emphatic “Yuuuuuuuup!” We were off to the races!
My $500 maximum was reached within about 48 seconds, I extended myself to $800 (heart pounding), but the Bruins jersey would belong to someone else.
That’s OK, I convinced myself, “the cause” ultimately wins. When the bidding reached $1,100 I heard a faint whisper from across the table. “Get it for her,” said Duchene. “I’ve got you covered!” In disbelief, but needing to act fast I accepted the gesture and was promptly handed a microphone by Matt’s dad Vinny; $1,300, $1,400, $1,500, I was toe-to-toe with the Warden of the county. Am I dreaming?
At $1,600 Duchene leans across the table. “She has a weak spot, we just have to find it!” he says.
My heart racing and hands shaking I peer across the table and see Matt holding up two digits … $2,000?
A confident nod from across the table, followed by a reassuring wink from Vince and Chris seals the warden’s fate.
“Two thousand dollars,” I yell into the microphone. SOLD!
This story isn’t about money, it isn’t about fame and it isn’t about who you know; it’s about someone who not only gave his name to the most successful golf event in the history of Haliburton County, but also went two steps further donating an additional $2,000 to the flood relief and made an impact on a child’s life (and a father’s) that will remain with us as long as we live.
It’s a story about giving light back to a child and restoring her faith in herself. “Happy birthday Trista, from your friend Matt Duchene,” her birthday card reads.
Sorry Chara, Trista has a new favourite player.
Thank you to the staff at ASES who have since handled the bullying issue with utmost professionalism which has helped tremendously in the weeks prior to publishing this article. Thank you to McKecks for making the celebration memorable.
Duchene's act of kindness gives bullied girl a boost
By Wayde Greer
Allow me to preface this article by explaining just how tough the last few weeks of school were for my 11-year-old daughter Trista.
You see, Trista is a happy go lucky little girl who seldom (if ever) awakes without a smile on her face.
She eagerly anticipates each and every day and was voted student council president of her Grade 5 class this year.
Over the final weeks of school, the smile, the light, the traits she is best known for, were gone.
Bullying, you see has played a huge role in beating down a little girl who merely wants to dance, sing and enjoy everything life has to offer.
After several days of pep talking and spirit building, strategizing on how to stand up to a bully and set an example for other kids at school, without getting teachers involved, she was ready for the Friday ahead.
As I dropped her to school and drove away I received a text from my little girl. “Today is my day Daddy, I’m on top of the world!”
That night I received a call from her mother, my little leader had spent a portion of her day in the school bathroom crying, not long after that text.
Over the past three years I have been fortunate enough to meet legends of film and sport such as Bernie Parent, Gordie Howe, Morgan Freeman, Charlie Sheen and several other high profile athletes and celebrities; each truly unique in his or her own way.
As incredible as it has been to meet these individuals, I can now definitively state that Haliburton is home to the most incredible celebrity that I have encountered in my travels.
Among all of these greats, one stands out above the rest. His name is Matt Duchene.
My daughter is a huge Boston Bruins fan, with a Zdeno Chara autographed photo hanging proudly above her bed as proof. Recently, I was fortunate enough to handle the media for the Minden Flood Relief Golf Tournament.
The event played host to a bevy of sports memorabilia such as Sidney Crosby’s game-used stick, a John Tavares signed jersey and a Maple Leafs package that could be worth a mint given their recent Stanley cup run (tongue in cheek). My eye was homed in on the Boston Bruins team signed jersey, donated by Walt McKechnie.
Trista’s 11th birthday was on July 6; the jersey would be the holy grail of daddy awesomeness and might just boost morale in this defeated little girl.
That morning I frantically rallied her aunts, uncles and grandparents, asking them to surrender their birthday offerings to the “cool daddy” fund so papa could take a run at the jersey; we accumulated $500 in total, enough to convince me I had a chance.
The great thing about fundraising golf events, especially ones that have names like Duchene and Hodgson associated with them, is the fact that the “big shooters” come out to play. Great news for the event, bad news for a self-employed father trying to win a high-profile live auction item!
Witnessing golf packages auctioned for more than $3,000 and framed canvases going for a cool $2,000, I quickly realized my $500 maximum would be short lived.
Not to be discouraged, I would throw my hat in the ring and give it a whirl.
The bidding started off at $300, I gave it my best Storage Wars Dave Hester impression barking out an emphatic “Yuuuuuuuup!” We were off to the races!
My $500 maximum was reached within about 48 seconds, I extended myself to $800 (heart pounding), but the Bruins jersey would belong to someone else.
That’s OK, I convinced myself, “the cause” ultimately wins. When the bidding reached $1,100 I heard a faint whisper from across the table. “Get it for her,” said Duchene. “I’ve got you covered!” In disbelief, but needing to act fast I accepted the gesture and was promptly handed a microphone by Matt’s dad Vinny; $1,300, $1,400, $1,500, I was toe-to-toe with the Warden of the county. Am I dreaming?
At $1,600 Duchene leans across the table. “She has a weak spot, we just have to find it!” he says.
My heart racing and hands shaking I peer across the table and see Matt holding up two digits … $2,000?
A confident nod from across the table, followed by a reassuring wink from Vince and Chris seals the warden’s fate.
“Two thousand dollars,” I yell into the microphone. SOLD!
This story isn’t about money, it isn’t about fame and it isn’t about who you know; it’s about someone who not only gave his name to the most successful golf event in the history of Haliburton County, but also went two steps further donating an additional $2,000 to the flood relief and made an impact on a child’s life (and a father’s) that will remain with us as long as we live.
It’s a story about giving light back to a child and restoring her faith in herself. “Happy birthday Trista, from your friend Matt Duchene,” her birthday card reads.
Sorry Chara, Trista has a new favourite player.
Thank you to the staff at ASES who have since handled the bullying issue with utmost professionalism which has helped tremendously in the weeks prior to publishing this article. Thank you to McKecks for making the celebration memorable.
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