NHL '08- '09 Thread

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by South Shield

I like the Hawks this year, a lot of nice young talent to build on.

I thought they were quick to fire Savard but the team really looks good under Quenneville.

To be fair to Savard, they should have let him go before the season...I know the Hawks didn't hire Quenneville to be a "scout".

Toews (20), Kane (20), Sharp (26), Keith (25), Seabrook (23), Barker 22), Bolland (22), Versteeg (22), Ladd (22), Brouwer (23), Byfuglien (23), Havlat )27), and even Campbell at 29....the Hawks have built quite a foundation the last couple years.

But I still don't wanna face the Sharks in the playoffs right now!

[taltos]

Tom, you would rather face the Bruins right now?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by taltos

Tom, you would rather face the Bruins right now?

Regardless of what happened when they played, Paul....yes I would.

Originally Posted by icehog3

To be fair to Savard, they should have let him go before the season...I know the Hawks didn't hire Quenneville to be a "scout".

Toews (20), Kane (20), Sharp (26), Keith (25), Seabrook (23), Barker 22), Bolland (22), Versteeg (22), Ladd (22), Brouwer (23), Byfuglien (23), Havlat )27), and even Campbell at 29....the Hawks have built quite a foundation the last couple years.

But I still don't wanna face the Sharks in the playoffs right now!

A lot of excellent young players, but with all of the 5 / 6 million dollar 5-10 year contracts kicking around, will the Hawks be able to keep everyone? Probably not, but here's hoping they keep the right ones I love watching young up and comming teams like Chicago, Montreal, and Phoenix. Yes, I know, PHoenix has a ways to go, but still, they should be there in a year or two.

Go Canucks!!!

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by dabigdog

A lot of excellent young players, but with all of the 5 / 6 million dollar 5-10 year contracts kicking around, will the Hawks be able to keep everyone? Probably not, but here's hoping they keep the right ones

Exactly....what happens when Toews and Kane are done with the first contracts, and want their due? An excellent point, but not a worry until next year at least.

The Hawks could free up $10 Million+ by dumping Sopel, Byfuglien, and trading one of their goalies (preferably Huet at this point) and bringing up either of the excellent prospects (Crawford or Mitti) from the Icehogs.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by ESPN.com

Claude Lemieux has signed a tryout contract with the San Jose Sharks in hopes of returning to the NHL after a five-year absence.

The 43-year-old Lemieux is expected to report to the Sharks' AHL affiliate in Worcester this week, San Jose spokesman Scott Emmert said Monday

The Turtle returns....hope McCarty is there to "greet" him.

[taltos]

He will also get a warm welcome in Boston. Hope that he lives through his welcome.

Originally Posted by icehog3

The Turtle returns....hope McCarty is there to "greet" him.

I have no idea why a team playing so well right now would try a stunt like this...

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Deucer

I have no idea why a team playing so well right now would try a stunt like this...

I am thinking he never makes it out of the Minors....maybe the farm team is having attendence problems.

[taltos]

Looks like it might be time to take the Bruins seriously. Hope that it lasts for the season.