Tokkemon Posted May 27, 2013 Share #226 Posted May 27, 2013 Three times actually.... but twice to game 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 27, 2013 Share #227 Posted May 27, 2013 Three times actually.... but twice to game 7. Two... Three... You're only remembered if you WIN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted May 29, 2013 Share #228 Posted May 29, 2013 My wish came true! Tortorella got canned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 29, 2013 Share #229 Posted May 29, 2013 Certainly a surprise, but with all of the rumors flying about Richards and the playoff situation with him being benched, I don't think it created a great environment. This was one of those either Richards has to go or Tortorella has to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted May 29, 2013 Share #230 Posted May 29, 2013 My wish came true! Tortorella got canned! Good Riddance. What I'm worried about now is if Lundqvist will stay after next season (since his contract would then be up).... ....This was one of those either Richards has to go or Tortorella has to go. Don't see this as an either or situation, I see it as both..... Richards will be bought out & sent off elsewhere This firing of Torts has the feeling like something else organization-wise is gonna happen.... Well, whatever ends up happening, So far, one mission accomplished... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 29, 2013 Share #231 Posted May 29, 2013 Good Riddance. What I'm worried about now is if Lundqvist will stay after next season (since his contract would then be up).... Don't see this as an either or situation, I see it as both..... Richards will be bought out & sent off elsewhere This firing of Torts has the feeling like something else organization-wise is gonna happen.... Well, whatever ends up happening, So far, one mission accomplished... Well that's a possibility too, but the issue is they can't just dump his salary like that. That's a huge cap hit with a lot of years left and I'm not sure if anyone will want to pick up that salary. The problem with the Rangers is they lack scoring in general, haven't had good puck moving defencemen since Leetch and Zubov and don't have guys that can consistently score and pick up the slack when the big boys aren't scoring. They've been doing the same thing every year since after they won the Cup... Signing a few big names and expecting them to score like crazy. They've got a solid team but some of these guys just aren't skilled enough to put up huge numbers. Kind of like when they brought in Drury and Gomez. LOL! I mean seriously, these guys were good players, but not 1st line players that would ever put up huge numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted May 29, 2013 Share #232 Posted May 29, 2013 Sather needs to go next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom909 Posted May 30, 2013 Share #233 Posted May 30, 2013 Good Riddance. What I'm worried about now is if Lundqvist will stay after next season (since his contract would then be up).... Don't see this as an either or situation, I see it as both..... Richards will be bought out & sent off elsewhere This firing of Torts has the feeling like something else organization-wise is gonna happen.... Well, whatever ends up happening, So far, one mission accomplished... i think that his firing was due to several issues, but after what lundqvist said the other day, not committing past this year with the rangers, i think henrik had a hand in it too, like what magic johnson did to paul westhead joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted June 15, 2013 Share #234 Posted June 15, 2013 rangers hire Alain Vingeault, my question is, WHO THE DEUCE IS ALAIN VINGEAULT?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted June 15, 2013 Share #235 Posted June 15, 2013 rangers hire Alain Vingeault, my question is, WHO THE DEUCE IS ALAIN VINGEAULT?! LOL... The former Canucks coach that got canned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted June 15, 2013 Share #236 Posted June 15, 2013 LOL... The former Canucks coach that got canned. OH NO! WHY MUST SATHER HIRE RETREDS?! messier or an up and coming assistant should have been hired.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokkemon Posted June 15, 2013 Share #237 Posted June 15, 2013 Most ironic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted June 16, 2013 Share #238 Posted June 16, 2013 Most ironic! What was that about the Canucks choking yet another year?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted June 19, 2013 Share #239 Posted June 19, 2013 rangers hire Alain Vingeault, my question is, WHO THE DEUCE IS ALAIN VINGEAULT?! If you're a rangers fan, let's just say it's an acquisition you shouldn't be all too thrilled about...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted June 23, 2013 Share #240 Posted June 23, 2013 how perfect the rangers indirectly trade coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted June 25, 2013 Share #241 Posted June 25, 2013 the blackhawks win the stanley cup! wanna see the rangers do it soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted June 25, 2013 Share #242 Posted June 25, 2013 the blackhawks win the stanley cup! wanna see the rangers do it soon Keep dreaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokkemon Posted June 25, 2013 Share #243 Posted June 25, 2013 Whatever. At least it wasn't Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted June 25, 2013 Share #244 Posted June 25, 2013 Tokkemon! we traded coaches! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted June 25, 2013 Share #245 Posted June 25, 2013 No bullshit, I thought the playoffs was over & done with already..... Well, the league got what's best for them (Blackhawks winning the cup instead of the Bruins).... Sports media however would've liked to have had the Bruins winning it; would've been a bigger story - They would've played into that whole "Boston Strong" theme & what not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted June 30, 2013 Share #246 Posted June 30, 2013 Well I'm glad it wasn't Boston that won. If it was for the tragedy news and the 'feel good stuff', then the Yankees should've won it all in 2001 for the 9/11 attacks. So I'm glad this rings true that the team's city that had a tragedy doesn't get the win (not saying they shouldn't, but sick of the 'feel good crap' by the news media). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted July 14, 2013 Share #247 Posted July 14, 2013 Ilya Kovalchuk retires with 12 yrs/77 million left on his contract, and the devils willingly okay-ed the decision..... Mind you, this was the same team that got fined 3 million bucks & lost a couple draft picks for their initial offer to the guy (17 yrs/102 million).... This whole thing smells fishy to me (buyer's remorse like a MF-er); aren't the Devils cash-strapped right now? They (devils organization) knew that Ilya wanted to go back to Russia at some point (to play for that same team he played for during the NHL lockout), so I'm willing to bet they forced the issue..... I'm not buying that Ilya, at 30, wanted to retire from the NHL out of the thin blue sky like that..... side note: If I had a son & if I was playing professional sports, I would be embarrassed with myself that my son'll be playing on the same professional league (and in the same locker room at that) when I am.... This past NHL draft, they had Martin Brodeur announce his son's (w/e his name is) drafting to the team.... I don't see that as heart-warming situation at all.... And he (Martin) wants to play for 3 more years too.... smh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted July 14, 2013 Share #248 Posted July 14, 2013 Ilya Kovalchuk retires with 12 yrs/77 million left on his contract, and the devils willingly okay-ed the decision..... Mind you, this was the same team that got fined 3 million bucks & lost a couple draft picks for their initial offer to the guy (17 yrs/102 million).... This whole thing smells fishy to me (buyer's remorse like a MF-er); aren't the Devils cash-strapped right now? They (devils organization) knew that Ilya wanted to go back to Russia at some point (to play for that same team he played for during the NHL lockout), so I'm willing to bet they forced the issue..... I'm not buying that Ilya, at 30, wanted to retire from the NHL out of the thin blue sky like that..... side note: If I had a son & if I was playing professional sports, I would be embarrassed with myself that my son'll be playing on the same professional league (and in the same locker room at that) when I am.... This past NHL draft, they had Martin Brodeur announce his son's (w/e his name is) drafting to the team.... I don't see that as heart-warming situation at all.... And he (Martin) wants to play for 3 more years too.... smh.... Why would you be embarrassed? Brodeur had his son when he was quite young. You have quite a few 40 somethings that are still playing in the league and quite well. Teemu Selanne comes to mind. As for the Devils, the league bailed them out of their financial situation and I believe they've paid back the loan so they should be ok. With Kovalchuk leaving this of course frees up some cap space, but the only way they'll get someone now is through a trade or free agency and most of the good free agents have been signed. However, they still have some guys that can score so they may just decide to play with what they have and then make some changes later on as needed. They've got two good goalies and a solid defense in front and they've signed some of their regulars but they still have some questions up front. However, they've always found a way to win with not the most talented of teams since they play well within a system so we'll just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted July 14, 2013 Share #249 Posted July 14, 2013 Why would you be embarrassed? Brodeur had his son when he was quite young. You have quite a few 40 somethings that are still playing in the league and quite well. Teemu Selanne comes to mind. As for the Devils, the league bailed them out of their financial situation and I believe they've paid back the loan so they should be ok. With Kovalchuk leaving this of course frees up some cap space, but the only way they'll get someone now is through a trade or free agency and most of the good free agents have been signed. However, they still have some guys that can score so they may just decide to play with what they have and then make some changes later on as needed. They've got two good goalies and a solid defense in front and they've signed some of their regulars but they still have some questions up front. However, they've always found a way to win with not the most talented of teams since they play well within a system so we'll just have to wait and see. Sure there are 40 somethings in sports that play quite well..... To answer your question though, because it's a sign that I'm OLD (which 40 in sports, is) & I should have been thinking of retirement - instead of still thinkin about playing professional sports well into my 40's..... At some point you gotta break away from the game (as a player).... As for the team in-particular, I don't know what decent players (outside of Marty himself) they got left.... Last time I followed the Devils, Marty was still in his prime..... Do they still got that kid Parise or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted July 14, 2013 Share #250 Posted July 14, 2013 Sure there are 40 somethings in sports that play quite well..... To answer your question though, because it's a sign that I'm OLD (which 40 in sports, is) & I should have been thinking of retirement - instead of still thinkin about playing professional sports well into my 40's..... At some point you gotta break away from the game (as a player).... As for the team in-particular, I don't know what decent players (outside of Marty himself) they got left.... Last time I followed the Devils, Marty was still in his prime..... Do they still got that kid Parise or what? LMAO! Parise signed with the Wild last year for big bucks... They still have some veterans like Elias. I think the sport is changing... You're seeing a lot more 40 somethings that can still play... Jagr, Selanne, and Alfredsson with Detroit come to mind and several others that will be approaching 40 in the next few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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