Market watch .... and comment
posted by Mike Boone at 7h38 EST on Jul 3
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Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:43.
Submitted by Smiss on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 10:49.
He's starting to use direct insults... he's getting desperate. Keep up the good work guys! :)
now THAT, was funnnnyyyyyyyyy.....
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 13:15.
Grabs to laffs , new thread.
Submitted by likehoy on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:30.
grabs out
good riddance
Submitted by twocents on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:24.
whoa... check out the new post
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:31.
Actually, Fletcher was inquiring about a possible trade for A. Kostitsyn....Bob, being the sharp one, confused Cliff and sent Grabovski instead. Cliff still thinks he acquired the right guy.
Submitted by twocents on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:48.
I'm still laughing...
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:34.
LMAO, nice one Tommy
Submitted by Fansincebirth on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:36.
Wait 'til he yells 'AK' at him and he doesn't respond...
"Oh great, this AK guy is deaf"
Submitted by HabsFanInTampa on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:23.
After reading Dan Tolensky piece, you almost have to feel sorry for the hapless, helpless, lowly Maple Laffs. What the f*%K am I writing!?!?! I apologize about the "feeling sorry" part fellow bloggers, temporary insanity on my part.
Submitted by likehoy on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:19.
i just read the gagnon article...hilarious how he mentions erik cole going west-coast as an improvement for the habs
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:19.
A little poll folks. I'm curious - if you had the choice would you rather:
A) Sign Sundin to a 2-year 15 $million contract leaving a million or so max in cap room.
B) Sign a gritty aging veteran (face-off specialist or leader) for approx $3 million and have 5 mill or so in cap room?
For me, it's B. Wondering if I am alone in this.
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by Connecticut Man1 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 14:30.
Hope for A but I could settle for B, even if it would only be a pale version of A.
Submitted by The Cat on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 13:22.
If we get Sundin or Boyle, Ill be very happy and confident about the upcoming season. If we dont get either one, its going to be a grind to make the playoffs.
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:28.
SUNDIN
Submitted by HabsFanInTampa on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:26.
I need to go with choice "B". We need some grit on our team. Just look at how we were tossed around by the inferior Flyers a couple of months ago. I don't want to sound redundant, but Ryan Malone would have been perfect fit for our Habs.
Submitted by HabsFreak (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:26.
Sundin
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:24.
are you not describing sundin in B.
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:22.
No question for me, Sundin all the way.
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:17.
While we are waiting for something to happen or at least an update from the Habs and we're bored here's a little humour supplied by Earl (ebk) ..... Submitted by ebk on Fri, 05/02/2008 - 17:02.
1P 20:00 Dandenault, Ryder, Grabovksi and the rest of the black aces take spot in the press box.
1P 19:45 Chipchura orders Coke and drinks it
1P 19:00 Dandenault scratches private parts, doesn't seem to enjoy it.
1P 15:43 Chipchura orders another coke
1P 8:00 Grabovksi eyes up cute philly girl a few rows away. sparks fly.
1P 6:43 Chipchura orders another coke.
1P 2:45 Stewart and Chipchura go to washroom together.
2P 18:45 Chipchura orders another Coke
2P 17:40 Ryder talks on cellphone
2P 16:23 Ryder scratches private parts, seems to enjoy it.
2P 11:23 Four boxes of pizza arrive and Black Aces devour it.
3P 19:32 Chipchura orders another coke
3P 18:45 Ryder flies paper airplane with Grabs # on it to hot philly chick
3P 18:40 Grabovski's phone rings, Ryder answers, talks and hangs up
3P 18:01 Ryder chats with Grabovksi, Grabovski disappears
3P 17:45 Hot philly chick seems to have disappeared as well.
3P 16:01 Ryder orders Chipchura a coke, kid is incoherent from playoff pressure.
3P 14:03 Toxic odor cause temporary press box evacuation
3P 13:34 All players return, Ryder lites match, odor disappears
3P 5:45 Hot philly chick is back in seat
3P 5:43 Grabovski returns, he seemed to enjoy it.
3P 1:23 Chipchura spies exotic Philly lady
3P 1:11 Ryder flies airplane towards exotic lady
3P 1:08 Ryder misses mark, hits Bob Cole in side of head.
Submitted by ebk on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:40.
thanks for the repost NM49, I think it is past it's best before date though.
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:52.
LOL, just a tad.
Submitted by TOEmastro on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:16.
we replaced Streit with Tanguay
all in all an improvement, let Sundin sit at home this season and cry when he watches the parade in MTL
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:08.
To much *** time here lately, going out for a paddle in my sea kyack now. See ya later boys.
Submitted by Bouleau noir on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:37.
..... here's someone sensible.
Submitted by likehoy on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:07.
guys just to mention our failure...there were 959 posts in the other thread
Submitted by twocents on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:09.
I believe there were more at one point but, a certain someone's posts were deleted. I can't say if it ever made it to 1000. It would have happened in the middle of the night if it did.
Submitted by nick on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:04.
Not sure if anyone has posted this yet:
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16043
But it's a stat comparison between Kurt Saucer and Jeff Finger. Also has a few quotes from Fletcher and Wilson. It's freakinhalarious.
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:06.
Everybod's seen it, it's the proof they signed the wrong guy.
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:05.
Yeah, we've been discussing it below (and yesterday too). Worth posting again though - it's Hillafious!
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by twocents on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:16.
BTW I am in agreement with your post earlier. At this point I am pretty sure better trade options will present themselves than the UFA's still available. However, I still think that if Sundin decides to come aboard, before then, we should welcome him at Bob's price. I too have some reservations but.....
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:02.
madonna is doing A-ROD if anyone cares.
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:05.
I'd only care if she was doing My-ROD!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:04.
Madonna's doing someone? Since when is that news?
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:27.
Since she'll be turning into an old hag at 50 in a few weeks and for anyone to still find her attractive... A-Rod should be examined... She old enough be his Mom. You'd think a man worth a 1/2 billion dollars would have more descretion or at least go after a celeb people could make the assumption he was thinking with the other head?
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:06.
today news..msn.
apparently she is in alaska doing a new movie called.... i did a rod....
Submitted by Fansincebirth on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:08.
"I Did A Rod....Any Rod"
Submitted by Fansincebirth on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:04.
How much and for how many years?
Was anybody else in the race?
Did BG get a chance to bid?
I'll freak if he dropped the ball on this one too ;o)
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:57.
We're up to 960 comments on this thread...
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:00.
It's not size, it's quality that counts. At least that's what my gf says!
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:04.
If you buy that you probably also believe she likes your doggie breath ;)
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:16.
There's a reason dogs do it in their own, uh... style. :)
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Submitted by Fansincebirth on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:19.
Ya, everyone gets to watch the game on tv :o)
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:25.
If you can keep it up while watching hockey you're a bigger fan than I.
Submitted by Fansincebirth on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:30.
Where do you think "He shoots, he scores" came from?
Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:00.
That's actually the Previous thread at 959...
Submitted by Greg on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:54.
Anyone else think the Jackets are headed to the playoffs this year?
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:14.
could care less.
Submitted by joeybarrie on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:11.
NO
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:55.
With commodore as their #1 Dman?
are you joking?
~Listen to the rooster! He knows what he's saying!
Submitted by arcosenate on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:49.
that's very, very bad. very bad. wow, that kind of thing would basically have to slip by everybody in the organization. and finger is kind of a distinct name. it's not like they made the mistake of drafting someone somewhat similarily named like Handzus or Palmateer or even Vladimir Digitoff. oh man, what a start to the season. at least Finger is alive i guess, that's a start.
Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:56.
I could have seen them giving Marcel Hossa a 9 year 9 million dollar deal... I guess there is still time.
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:59.
Or they could try to bring Moe Robinson out of retirement ;)
Submitted by moesolderbrother on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:02.
Don't diss the Moe! LOL
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:10.
Did'nt the Robinsons grow up on a farm?
You know Larry must have at least once said to his brother 'Hey, grab the hoe, Moe.'
Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:19.
Please tell me they had a brother named Curly!
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Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:57.
Fletcher would just be like
"LOL! I thought that was Marian!"
~Listen to the rooster! He knows what he's saying!
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:45.
TIME (ET) TRANSACTION
11:00AM Washington Capitals sign UFA forward Keith Aucoin to a two-year contract.
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Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:49.
Thanks Roosterman!
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:50.
Anytime, dawg.
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Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:50.
stupid double post..
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Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:43.
I'm one of those who is very glad Bob hasn't signed anyone... I've been an advocate of holding the money for better opportunities later since BEFORE July 1. I may be alone in this but I for one am not convinced Sundin is worth what he'll command (and I think we can get more for less later - curious as to whether anyone is with me in this thinking).
But I do have to admit that this feels entirely like sitting around watching paint dry. Maybe the habs could at least put out a press release about something (our trainig camp??? our drafts??? a new zamboni??? SOMETHING). That's my PERSONAL perspective but from a BUSINESS perspective, the communications guys with the Habs are missing a huge opportunity. They should wake up and take advantage of the attention and get us jazzed about something... prospects probably. Really.. a missed opportunity but the Canadiens communication department.
IMCO
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by HabsFreak (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:52.
Why communicate??...the "Know-It-Alls" are all here.
Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:20.
Thank you.
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Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:58.
Here's some Montreal news to fill your cravings! Sorta like what took place in the Free agent Frenzy the past few days...
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:59.
Very funny coutNY, very funny...
Look, I'm a media and marketing guy - I'm serious, you have all these Habs fans eager to see your next move, talking about the team. The communications dept. should be using the attention to put out some press about the prospect camp, or the up-coming season. Typical of a lax organization that gets so much money and attention they don't care.
Question 1: if there was a good article by the Habs outfit about the Habs prospects would you read it and discuss it?
Question 2: Do you think the communication dept. is too busy today to put it together? No, they're sitting around waiting like we are... with nothing to do.
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:12.
Yeah, I hear yah, I think few RFA signings would appease the minds of pateintly waiting fans... especailly if they were good deals. I hope we're past the Ryder past RFA discussions, which usually intailed signing at the last minute before arbitraition type maddness. This seems to bring hositilty into future negotiations.
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:51.
Hey puppy-- It might be a little quiet on the home front but there is a reason for that. All the others are scrambling to catch up to what we already have in the draft pipeline. They all know who is riseing to the top of the heap. They sure know who drafted properly over the past few years and envy our debth.
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:55.
I'm glad it's quiet in terms of activity - I'm saying that the Habs communication dept. has us all waiting for news, they could easily be putting out some press about our prospect camp like most other teams are doing. The only two posts on Canadiens.com for the last week are the signing of K46 and something about Abba. Lame-o. If I was in charge of the Habs communication department, I'd be making some trades of my own.
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:40.
Well, all I can say is.... LaffsWin09 !
Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:42.
3009 maybe...
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:41.
LMAO!
No, wait... LMAO09!!!
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Submitted by habsfor25 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:36.
did the leafs seriously sign the wrong guy?
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:42.
Yes
Submitted by MikeL on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:36.
haha no
Submitted by joeybarrie on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:31.
It's a good thing that Bob Gainey wont sell out our future for our present. I'm glad he's in charge and not alot of others...
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:21.
HOLY COW - did the Leafs ever screw up Royaly getting two players mixed up and signed the wrong guy to 4 mil by mistake! Finger instead of Sauer. Fletcher certainly had a very bad seniors moment! I wonder how they correct that one.
Maybe give him the finger and a new Teachers pension!
Submitted by Revolution No. 9 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:38.
Yeah, it really looks like a case of relying too heavily on bad advice.
Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:24.
Did they not even scout the guy? Why would they just rely on the advice of a couple of former associates before tossing around that kind of money?
Stupid laffs...
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Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:36.
Sure looks like it when you read that argument by Tolensky eh!!! I think the Leafs clearly signed the wrong guy.....Cliff Fletcher!!!! It sure is nice to know that two of our chief rivals (Sens and Leafs) are being run by morons. Now all we need is for some idiots to come along and take over the Penguins,Wings,Stars,Sharks,etc. O.k. forget it....I'm content with the morons in Eastern Canada because those are the fans I always ahve to listen to.
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:24.
Good one Ian! Just bizzare...
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:24.
what they signed the wrong guy. are you sure. i really have not been paying attention as it is the laffs after all.
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:34.
YOu need to read the article:
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16031
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Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:58.
sounds like it to freakin funny...gramps cliff.
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:28.
YUP- ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE LEAFS !
Submitted by ccs on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:04.
For those who are pissed at management for not signing any BIG players chill out a bit. Lets look at Sundin for example the Habs gave him an offer for X amount of cash over X amount of time. The canucks have an offer and we all know the terms. Sundin is thinking it over. Should Bob up the offer to 2 years at 15 million per???? Of course not. If Sundin is the player the Habs want they will wait it out and if he decides to go elsewhere who cares. We will be in great shape cap wise and that will only make us better in the short and long term.
Submitted by joeybarrie on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:26.
Pay Ryder 4 million a year for that great season he just had and you watch him relax and live out his contract in Boston. Will he be an impact player, NO. I don't want a player to sit and collect his salary before he moves to his next team, or retirement. We want a player a la Hossa to CHOOSE us. If Sundin wants a Stanley cup we are his only viable option. We have a great team, and we NEED BG to continue down this road to create a team like Montreal is used to. I think we can all agree he played on one, and he certainly has the experience to know whats needed. RELAX. It's gonna be a GREAT YEAR.
Submitted by gfunkdoc on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:26.
Amen
Submitted by Fansincebirth on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:14.
Exactly...
All the ranting and raving about BG not offering or not offering enough is ludicrous. Let other teams shoot themselves in the foot and have to pay the consequences down the road for the huge contracts they are shelling out. I'd love to add a big centre to our team but at what cost?
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:11.
it is a game after all even though its THE HABS.
Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 11:13.
I hope my sense of urgency isn't being mistaken for anger at Habs management as the players are the ones deciding their fates not a lack of effort on our part. I still believe Sundin may sign here but given we don't know what Gainey knows and if it is going nowhere then Jagr, Demitra and Marleau would all be good targets and I don't want to start a debate about Bert again but I would roll the dice on him if all else fails.
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