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btw where is collin fraser going to play??? is he a legit nhl or is he a career minor leaguer

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 05:44 PM) I think Seabrook, provided he keeps the puck outta the net and has the personality to accompany him... is good looking enough to be a Chris Chelios or a Jeremy Roenick. Same goes for Tuomo Ruutu, he's a really nice f***ing guy - i got to meet him at the rink one day. (speaks english really funny, but LOVES hockey.) you talked to ruutu, i thought i heard that he was a little stand offish towards the fans. was this some bs that was spun on him

i have to go and i will be back later. good to talk to you.

man i wish i was in chi, i would be going to a lot of wisc game

i love the fact that the players are going to develop together in a good program.

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 05:37 PM) The Hawks signed Jassen Cullimore before the strike, he's kind of in the same mold of White. I dont see them signing white with the log jam of young D-men coming through the pipe. Barker-Babchuk-Seabrook Seabrook being my favorite, he looks like he could be a fan-favorite he's a pretty boy. i don't know, i would like white instead of cullimore then i can't seem to remember alot on him. its been a while since i last followed hockey, something like a yr. i would keep white at forward. ref to seabrook, is he like a brownie like peroson. looks, ladies man and good player???

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 05:36 PM) if Skille is half the player Michel Goulet was.... he'll be loved in this town... plus his name is alot less girly i am really excited on this kid and thanks for the correction on the spelling. this kid is going to be the power forward the hawks really need. again this is all based on what i am reading

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 05:32 PM) Colin White the defenseman? I dont think so... Free agency starts on Monday - im not really sure if he's available i would love to see him on the hawks.......... mean and tough. since i keep hearing how the hawks are trying to rebuild via the old style. i seen white play on wing and man, he demanded space and got it

or better yet, michele goulet(sp)

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 05:29 PM) Bill Wirtz is so cheap.... he didnt even get Skille a little pin-up name plate for the back of the jersey when he was up on stage. CLASSSIC HAWK CLASS The Capitals took a player at 14 that was rated in the 35's you got to be kidding me......... what an ass. unless he was heading to be traded, but i don't think so. you know who this kid reminds me of, al secord without the fighting ability

is colin white from NJD sign with anyone yet???

dang, i can't see the draft, i have to listen via the radio

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 05:19 PM) Tallon is a much more capable GM than Mike Smith.... after reading about the Talent Kopitar played against in Sweden... Skille was the right choice. I love the fact that he grew up about 120 miles north of here, he's going to love be a Hawk if were not a total s*** bag. good to see you, i haven't seen you around in a long time. how is it going?

you know, after doing a quick read on the top 15 prospects, i am sold on this kid, this may be the best pick for the hawks in a long time and i am including the d-men the hawks pick in the last several yrs. i just wish we could have gotten the LA picks. i like what i read on him as well how deep is the draft??? ATL is loading up

Jack Skille 07/09/2005 - (u18) Tournament wrap-up: truly possesses considerable NHL potential as an elite-line forward .. wreaked havoc among the Slovak defense in the USA tournament opener with his ability to make use of his size .. the sized forward could out-power the vast majority of his opponents and when he decided to crash the net, the opposing defensemen were sometimes just bouncing off him .. a solid factor in the match-up against Finland .. worked hard in the game against the Czech Republic and showed solid hitting and speed .. USA 'Player of the game' against the Czech Republic .. wasn't as flashy or quick as the likes of Kessel and Mueller, but created lots of space for his linemates with his power and generated numerous quality offensive chances during each game .. is blessed with considerable skills and really dominated some of his shifts in the two playoff contests to crown a delightful performance at the Under-18 WJC .. ranked second on Team USA in shots (24 shots). Scouting: a good skater for a player of his size .. utilizes his powerful stride .. impressive balance and lower-body strength .. good agility for a big man .. shows an explosive first-step which enables him to out-skate opposition .. a solid puckhandler who covers the puck well .. can play the puck in traffic smoothly .. is blessed with solid smarts and understanding of the developing plays .. emerges as a solid playmaker .. aware of his linemates .. an imaginative passer .. decent in-close finishing skills .. fires a heavy wrist and snap shot .. solid accurate slap shot .. handles heavy traffic well thanks to his frame and is at his best when crashing the net .. likes to battle opponents physically .. often positions himself in front of the opposing slot and looks for rebounds .. returns back to the defensive zone .. okay at closing the opposing passing lanes .. a right-shooting forward. 03/21/2005 - Seems to deliver his best efforts when the stakes are highest. Though he's been pedestrian at times this season with the NTDP, there was nothing boring about his effort at the recent U-18 Five Nations Tournament in Sweden. He stepped up with a captivating performance, leading the tournie in goals (tied with Phil Kessel), points and plus-minus (4-5-3-8, plus-7). "His energy level in Sweden was terrific," according to a scout. "He elevated his intensity away from the puck and was driving through traffic with determination. I love his persistence when he gets in scoring areas. He really gets an adrenalin boost if he has a chance to get a shot in. And he's a lethal threat high in the slot, where he seems to gravitate waiting for a chance to unload his rocket one-timer. His best weapon is a bone-rattling shot that is also extremely accurate. Still, there are concerns. Inconsistency has been a problem as he can look disinterested at times, and a tad impatient when things aren't going his way. But, when he's firing on all pistons, he's a Bill Guerin type power forward in the making." 11/16/2004 - Showed excellent agility at top speed and a quick first couple of steps .. displayed terrific hockey sense, making intelligent plays all night .. a resourceful player .. when nothing is immediately open, he will lean on his puckhandling abilities, patiently waiting for something to appear .. delivers hard, pinpoint-accurate passes .. also boasts a booming shot which he can unload at full speed .. showed impressive accuracy on one particular rush, letting rip a probing shot from just inside the blueline .. his impressive size/speed combo makes him extremely tough to contain, and he shows no fear driving to the net .. a well-rounded player, he gave as good an effort defensively as he did in the offensive zone .. relentless and never quits on play .. handles the puck exceptionally well in traffic .. not always going at full tempo, at times he can appear not overly quick or agile .. however this is deceiving, as he gives a much different look when he turns the jets on .. led tournament in scoring with seven points (4-3-4-7). 09/30/2004 - Top speed is well above average .. does not play at full tempo at most times, instead intelligently picking his way through traffic, waiting for the play to develop .. when he puts on the jets, he can maneuver around guys pretty quickly, but is not extremely agile nor quick .. well-balanced with good size and strength .. drives relentlessly t the net and fights for space well along the boards and near the crease .. very intelligent all-around, showing nice patience with the puck .. displayed savvy passing skills, finding a teammate through traffic .. wrist shot is very hard and accurate with a quick release .. showed consistent work ethic .. came back hard to his own zone and constantly worked for the puck along the boards .. cerebral and deceptive, waiting for an opportune time to steal the puck from an opponent. 04/22/2004 - Displayed excellent patience and confidence with puck .. very fluent skater; displayed excellent top speed .. made a beautiful play; skating forwards, he made the transition to backwards and, as he skated into the slot, waited for the goalie to overcommit, firing a laser-accurate shot into the top corner, showing impressive patience and smarts .. excellent shot accuracy .. fully willing to use his frame to gain position .. consistent hitter who enjoys throwing his weight around when the opportunity arises.

listening to the draft on nhl.com

i am just listening to the new rules concerning the college players and their rights in ref to the who owns them.

Jack Skille is a pure power winger who plays a tremendously advanced two-way game. Skille arrived on the scene three years ago as a guy with great speed and a big shot, but has rounded his game off to become a complete player who can beat you with a big goal, a big pass, a big hit, or even a big shot block. He's an absolute powerhouse in the corners who plays bigger than his size and barrels his way recklessly to the net with a great burst. what is your take on this kid Anze Kopitar is the top European this year at any position. He's the first top-flight prospect ever produced by Slovenia, and quite possibly the best pure sniper in this year's crop. He's deadly from the circles in and wants the puck on his stick at crunch time. With a big-time shot and explosive, game-breaking abilities, he'll be off the board early. The biggest and strongest power winger this year is Guillaume Latendresse, who is not only huge at 6-2/220 pounds, but also freakishly strong. He's impossible to move off the puck, and few even attempt to drive him out of the crease. Though not at all dirty, Latendresse often injures opposing defensemen with the sheer force of his crushing hits in the corners and along the walls. He's a heavy-footed skater, but has soft, quick hands and a nice release on his shot

ok who has the scouting rpt on this guy

i am for jason starting a hawks addition with yansy as the mod

b/c of the strike, i am soooo behind on the prospects this yr.

has this be asked before, if so please disregard this. does anyone know what AJB record been in the interleague games this season and last. Note: did he pitched against OAK and BOS

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 8, 2005 -> 03:29 AM) Beating Oakland...in Oakland...will take an offday before we get there (just so our guys aren't jet lagged)...and some damn luck going our way. I mean come on...when a near gold-glove pitcher throws away a double play ball and then falls apart...what else can you do? I think we're ready for those bastages this weekend. After that team came together with its fans to push Pods onto the All Star team...we're fired up and I think we want Oakland now...I think we're ready to teach them a lesson. maybe i am being negative in saying this, but oak has our number, i just hope they don't make the playoff. what has been our record against the angels?

the season is going great so far, but with the playoff on the horizon, what is it going to take to beat oak??? what is our record there in the last 24 games, 4 wins and 20 that we lost.

if he was still playing, i would say our very own bo jackson