I'm largely hockey ignorant... how is hockey going in Tampa and Miami? I know Phoenix is possibly a dead team walking (I believe there was a movement to move them BACK to Winnipeg before the Thrashers jumped in). I could see them moving int he next few years too.

 

I'm not sure how the teams are doing financially. I know that the attendance in Miami isn't the best, but that team also hasn't made the playoffs in 10 years. Tampa Bay won the Cup 7 years ago and nearly made it this year, so that has helped, but overall I think they are in a similar attendance situation.

 

Pro sports never seem to thrive in Florida, college football & NASCAR are king.

On a Friday or Saturday, I agree. But during the week those don't suit my 2:30 AM wake up call very well.

 

On a Friday or Saturday, I agree. But during the week those don't suit my 2:30 AM wake up call very well.

I'd have to imagine nothing suits that wake-up time.

I'd have to imagine nothing suits that wake-up time.

You, sir, are correct.

My wake-up call sucks ass.

I hate him so much, but man would he be a great addition to toughen up the blue line. I think Ehrhoff and Laich would be a solid pairing for additions.

Looks like Bieksa re-signed with Vancouver.

Edited June 27, 201114 yr by smalls2598

Looks like he re-signed with Vancouver.

Must. Continue. Hate.

Hmm, Bernstein continuing with his baseless Kaner rumors today. I guess "in Buffalo working on his game" isn't good enough.

 

Bernsie is being pretty irresponsible. DIRECT TWEET COMING.

Steve9347 Steve Harnden

@dan_bernstein Feeling speculative today? You have too many listeners to move forward with baseless Kaner accusations, bro.

 

 

Yes, I feel better.

Steve9347 Steve Harnden

@dan_bernstein Feeling speculative today? You have too many listeners to move forward with baseless Kaner accusations, bro.

 

 

Yes, I feel better.

Steve, you may be my favorite poster on here. Between your brutal honesty and bold predictions, and your impeccable quotes from a variety of my favorite shows (Arrested Dev, It's Always Sunny, etc).

My ideal roster for 2011-2012:

 

Kane-Toews-Smith

Gagne-Sharp-Hossa

Bickell-Bolland-Frolik

Olesz-Kruger-Eager

 

Keith-Seabrook

Hammer-Pitkanen

Leddy-Sopel

 

Crawford

Salak

 

Addded:

 

Simon Gagne (will shift Sharp to center)

Ben Eager

Joni Pitkanen

Brent Sopel

 

With $14 million in cap, you get a high-priced free agent in Pitkanen ($5 million ish), a decently priced veteran in Gagne ($3-4 million; coming off down year and has made plenty already) and two cheap depth guys in Eager/Sopel ($4 million combined).

 

 

Steve9347 Steve Harnden

@dan_bernstein Feeling speculative today? You have too many listeners to move forward with baseless Kaner accusations, bro.

 

 

Yes, I feel better.

And now I am gonna follow you on Twitter. haha

Edited June 27, 201114 yr by maggsmaggs

Steve, you may be my favorite poster on here. Between your brutal honesty and bold predictions, and your impeccable quotes from a variety of my favorite shows (Arrested Dev, It's Always Sunny, etc).

ILLUSIONS!

And now I am gonna follower you on Twitter. haha

#bonertime

Kopecky's rights were dealt to Florida for a 7th round pick. This is pretty much a no story, because it doesn't help or hurt the cap, and he was going to walk as a UFA. At least they got something for nothing.

 

Winnipeg and Florida = 2010 Blackhawks

Kopecky's rights were dealt to Florida for a 7th round pick. This is pretty much a no story, because it doesn't help or hurt the cap, and he was going to walk as a UFA. At least they got something for nothing.

 

Winnipeg and Florida = 2010 Blackhawks

That works for me. I was not a fan of Kopecky's one bit, honestly.

More $$ to spend now

ILLUSIONS!

 

Arrested Development quotes are something a whore does for money...or cocaine.

My ideal roster for 2011-2012:

 

Kane-Toews-Smith

Gagne-Sharp-Hossa

Bickell-Bolland-Frolik

Olesz-Kruger-Eager

 

Keith-Seabrook

Hammer-Pitkanen

Leddy-Sopel

 

Crawford

Salak

 

Addded:

 

Simon Gagne (will shift Sharp to center)

Ben Eager

Joni Pitkanen

Brent Sopel

 

With $14 million in cap, you get a high-priced free agent in Pitkanen ($5 million ish), a decently priced veteran in Gagne ($3-4 million; coming off down year and has made plenty already) and two cheap depth guys in Eager/Sopel ($4 million combined).

I'm totally down with this, except I don't think you have to spend a combined 4 mil on Eager and Sopel. If you can spare 1.5 mil or so somewhere, a 4th line center like Madden or Belanger or even Konopka for some more toughness would be nice so Kruger can stick on the wing. I've b een reading a lot that Gagne could come a lot cheaper than people think. If that's the case, why not see if you can snag Cole?

 

More $$ to spend now

No more money. He was already an UFA. Just means we get something for a guy who was leaving anyway.

 

Hmm, Bernstein continuing with his baseless Kaner rumors today. I guess "in Buffalo working on his game" isn't good enough.

 

Bernsie is being pretty irresponsible. DIRECT TWEET COMING.

 

Even as somebody who thinks there is something to the Kaner rumors (come in, do you REALLY think he's just being borderline dead silent by choice this offseason?), you can't go on the air on a major radio show in Chicago with rumors. Get some facts, or don't mention it. And I should also point out that my love/hate relationship with B&B is more often on the love side.

Edited June 28, 201114 yr by whitesoxfan101

Ok, so if Kopecky does not sign w/ Florida, do we still get their 7th RD pick, and then could we conceivably re-sign him? That would be a punch in the nuts for the Panthers. Haha.

Edited June 28, 201114 yr by JoeCoolMan24

Ok, so if Kopecky does not sign w/ Florida, do we still get their 7th RD pick, and then could we conceivably re-sign him? That would be a punch in the nuts for the Panthers. Haha.

We get a pick no matter what. The 2012 pick is conditional through Nashville. If it's not available come draft time, then the 2013 7th goes to the Hawks.

 

"The Blackhawks will get Florida’s seventh-round pick in the 2012 draft (which is presently conditional to the Nashville Predators). If that pick is not available, Florida will transfer its seventh-round selection in the 2013 draft."

 

Also, Hawks extend qualifying offers to Frolik, Campoli and Stalberg but not to Jake Dowell.

According to this article, Kopecky signed a 4 year deal with Florida. Tallon still has alot of work to do to get to the cap floor.

 

http://translate.google.cz/translate?js=n&...cnej_zmluve.htm

According to this article, Kopecky signed a 4 year deal with Florida. Tallon still has alot of work to do to get to the cap floor.

 

http://translate.google.cz/translate?js=n&...cnej_zmluve.htm

 

Good luck to Kopecky. I always thought he was a solid contributor and seemed to play well with countrymate Hossa.

 

I love the translation errors:

 

Florida is a very nice place, there is still heat Family is an ideal, "said Tomas Kopecky.

 

"In Chicago I had a beautiful two years, I used to have there. He leaves to me difficult, since Chicago is a Marian Hossa, of which we understand perfectly. Life is so hockey. I that in Florida endure four years, "said Tomas Kopecky.

 

 

 

So it sounds like the Rangers are putting all their eggs in the Brad Richards basket. That actually seems like a good fit.

 

I also read that they want to trade, rofl, Wade Redden, rofl. Yeah, good luck with that guys.

ILLUSIONS!

Hey, look at that. You're funny when sober too.

Edited June 28, 201114 yr by bigruss22