It's Gone! 2004-2006 NHL Offseason and Lockout Thread

[Karim]

Torterella goes apeshit now that Cullimore signed with Chicago...
http://www.sptimes.com/2004/07/24/Li...cries_la.shtml

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Karim

Torterella goes apeshit now that Cullimore signed with Chicago...
http://www.sptimes.com/2004/07/24/Li...cries_la.shtml

what planet is Tortorella from?

[sterlingice]

Could someone give me a scouting report on Cullimore? I saw him in the playoffs last season but that was about it.

SI

[Draft Dodger]

well, my wife surprised me with a new jersey today - a white Maple Leafs jersey. for those who don't know, I have a decent collection of hockey jerseys. I think this makes it 17. Here's what others I have (off the top of my head).

Colorado Road (Sakic)
Colorado Third (Sakic)
Colorado Practice (Black) - probably my favorite
Kings Road
Kings Old-Time (the garish yellow ones)
Nordiques Home (my 2nd fave)
UNH road
Manchester Monarchs Road
Manchester Monarchs practice
Hershey Bears Road (with my name and favorite number...42)
Thrashers Road
Senators Road (with my name and number again) - the older style, not the goofy ones
Sabres Road (Hasek)
Chezck National Team (Hasek)
Oilers Third Jersey
Albany River Rats Home

my wife today also got an Aneheim 3rd Jersey, which means she has 5 now - that one, a Bruins Bourque jersey, an Avs Roy 3rd Jersey, a Samsonov All-Star jersey, and one of the newer Coyotes jerseys.

I think I'm forgetting one though...
I used to have a black Kings jersey from the Gretzky era, but that disappeared (or I grew out of it, and my wife made it disappear)

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

well, my wife surprised me with a new jersey today - a white Maple Leafs jersey. for those who don't know, I have a decent collection of hockey jerseys. I think this makes it 17. Here's what others I have (off the top of my head).

Colorado Road (Sakic)
Colorado Third (Sakic)
Colorado Practice (Black) - probably my favorite
Kings Road
Kings Old-Time (the garish yellow ones)
Nordiques Home (my 2nd fave)
UNH road
Manchester Monarchs Road
Manchester Monarchs practice
Hershey Bears Road (with my name and favorite number...42)
Thrashers Road
Senators Road (with my name and number again) - the older style, not the goofy ones
Sabres Road (Hasek)
Chezck National Team (Hasek)
Oilers Third Jersey
Albany River Rats Home

my wife today also got an Aneheim 3rd Jersey, which means she has 5 now - that one, a Bruins Bourque jersey, an Avs Roy 3rd Jersey, a Samsonov All-Star jersey, and one of the newer Coyotes jerseys.

I think I'm forgetting one though...
I used to have a black Kings jersey from the Gretzky era, but that disappeared (or I grew out of it, and my wife made it disappear)

All right, DD, if I were to buy you say, an Yzerman Wings Jersey, would you 1) wear it and 2) promise not to deface, defile, or spoil it in any fashion?

There is a lack of an Original Six in your collection.

My Jersey collection is simple:

Red Wings White
Red Wings White (Yzerman)
Red Wings White (Fedorov)
Red Wings Red (Klima)
Oilers White (Klima) -- Mayhap, the only one in existence!
NHL All-Stars (Fedorov)

That's it, I think.

[sterlingice]

I only have 4:

* My first was the black downward skate Canucks jersey. I was a big fan of Pavel Bure and I loved the look of it.
* My second was, of course, a red Blackhawks jersey and wasn't the first just because I found the 'nucks jersey first and I wanted first.
* Next was a JR jersey with the Coyotes. I love the look of their jerseys and I still liked JR from his time in Chicago.
* Lastly, when he was in Montreal on business, my dad got me a red Habs jersey. I don't have any love for Montreal but it's from my dad and a hockey jersey so I use it as the one I play in because I don't care too much if it fades.

SI

[JeeberD]

I have an Oilers jersey. Folks here in Dallas don't seem to appreciate it very much...

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

I have an Oilers jersey. Folks here in Dallas don't seem to appreciate it very much...

Now that's comedy.

SI

[Maple Leafs]

I got a Craig Berube Leafs jersey for Christman in 1991.

Those of you who remember your Maple Leaf trade dates will appreciate how well that worked out.

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

All right, DD, if I were to buy you say, an Yzerman Wings Jersey, would you 1) wear it and 2) promise not to deface, defile, or spoil it in any fashion?

well, here's a dirty little secret: I actually like the Wings. honest. in fact, during the season, if the Avs aren't on, we'll generally watch the Wings, since we like the broadcasters and the team is ok.

there's very few jerseys I would refuse to wear - Rangers (just HATE this team), Blue Jackets (just HATE these jerseys), Flyers (associate them with Bobby Clarke AND Eric Lindros. yuck), and the Habs. Other than that, I'm pretty open to anything. My wife has wanted 2 Flyers jerseys (Desjardins for a while, and now JR) and I haven't been able to get them for her.

discovered since I posted that this Leafs jersey is actually one of the old-style Vintage ones (with the solid blue sleeves, not stripes). and, it's got a fight strap. wicked cool.

definitely into the old-style, 80's era jerseys - Colorado Rockies and Minnesota North Stars are high on my wish list right now. Also would love to get one of the old Stan Smyl-era Canuck jerseys (the yellow/orange upside-down triangles), but I don't think my wife would let me wear that out of the house/

[Draft Dodger]

speaking of Canucks, the resigned Cloutier (who sucks) and Morrison today, so no chance of the Sinden-style arbitration releases for those guys.

[Karim]

I'm not huge on jerseys but I have:

- an old Flames home jersey (white - no name)
- a new red 'Black C' Flames home jersey (no name)
- an old home Rangers Messier jersey

I refuse to put any name on a Flames jersey; it's not about the name on the back but the logo on the front.

[bbor]

Not as big jersey guy myself...but i have 5 Autographed game worn Doug Gilmours.I dunno why i have them.

H_B.....Does Klima have a restraining order against you yet?

DD...your wife is the bomb diggity...is she available

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by bbor

H_B.....Does Klima have a restraining order against you yet?

Um.... Why the hell do you think I'm living in Belgium?

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Karim

I refuse to put any name on a Flames jersey; it's not about the name on the back but the logo on the front.

I have actually gone down this path over the last 6 or so years. I wear my old Wings home jersey, no name. Actually the last time it was officially washed was in 1998. I wore to game 4 of the 1998 Stanley Cup finals where the Wings swept the Caps. (The Capitols. What in hell were they doing in the finals? It still baffles me.) We danced in the streets following the game and then hung around forever. I evenutally got the jersey signed by both Don Cherry and Ron MacLean. Don't want to lose those two. So no wash.

[Ksyrup]

I've never been big on jerseys, even as a kid. The only one I have now is an Yzerman jersey. Anyone else, and I wouldn't have wanted a name/number, but I figured that (a) he ain't going anywhere else; (b) he IS the Red Wings, and (c) it'll still be relevant even after he retires.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I've never been big on jerseys, even as a kid. The only one I have now is an Yzerman jersey. Anyone else, and I wouldn't have wanted a name/number, but I figured that (a) he ain't going anywhere else; (b) he IS the Red Wings, and (c) it'll still be relevant even after he retires.

You are very wise in these matters.

[bbor]

H_B who is the greatest Wing of all time.....Klima..or Yzerman

[Karim]

Mike Vernon.

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by bbor

DD...your wife is the bomb diggity...is she available

a short time after we were married, my wife and I were trying to corner a cat to take it to the vet. we had her trapped in the kitchen - I blocked on door, Christine was at the other door. Christine stood in the doorway, opened up her legs, and when the cat ran for daylight, she closed her legs and grabbed the cat. or, as she described it "I showed the cat the five hole, and then took it away at the last minute". THAT is the exact moment I knew I'd married the right woman!

[Draft Dodger]

Dolare jerseys:

usually, I don't get players names/numbers on the back either. Too much turnover. I have to REALLY like the player to do that. Sakic and Hasek are the only 2 names I have (other than I couple with my name and number).

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by bbor

H_B who is the greatest Wing of all time.....Klima..or Yzerman

Why must you toture me so?!?

It's a very tough call. Very tough. I will have to get back to you on this one. Though, I think, as the Founder, President, and sole Life-Time Member of the Petr Klima Fan Club, I think I may have to recuse myself...

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

a short time after we were married, my wife and I were trying to corner a cat to take it to the vet. we had her trapped in the kitchen - I blocked on door, Christine was at the other door. Christine stood in the doorway, opened up her legs, and when the cat ran for daylight, she closed her legs and grabbed the cat. or, as she described it "I showed the cat the five hole, and then took it away at the last minute". THAT is the exact moment I knew I'd married the right woman!

Absolutely priceless!

SI

[Karim]

The NHL back in Kansas?
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...9257406.htm?1c

[sterlingice]

That's been the talk for a month or so now (I have a post in here somewhere). There's a big arena vote next week.

SI

[Cards4ever]

Gophers home white
Flyers home(road now) white
Nordiques home white

The Gophers jersey has Mayasich on the back, The Flyers has Lindros and the Nordiques is plain.

[sterlingice]

Thibault agrees to one-year contract
Associated Press
CHICAGO -- Goaltender Jocelyn Thibault agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.


Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

Thibault appeared in 14 games for the Blackhawks last season after undergoing hip surgery in November. He went 5-7-2 with a 2.85 goals-against average.

Thibault had one of his best years in 2002-2003, when he made his first NHL All-Star appearance. He has played six seasons with the Blackhawks, posting a 137-142-37 record with a 2.63 goals-against average in 321 games.

Thibault ranks fourth on the team's all-time win list. He has appeared in 536 games over 11 NHL seasons with the Blackhawks, Quebec/Colorado and Montreal, posting a 227-217-68 record with 36 shutouts.

Good to see this taken care of, but I didn't think there was much doubt of it happening.


SI

[primelord]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

All right, DD, if I were to buy you say, an Yzerman Wings Jersey, would you 1) wear it and 2) promise not to deface, defile, or spoil it in any fashion?

There is a lack of an Original Six in your collection.

My Jersey collection is simple:

Red Wings White
Red Wings White (Yzerman)
Red Wings White (Fedorov)
Red Wings Red (Klima)
Oilers White (Klima) -- Mayhap, the only one in existence!
NHL All-Stars (Fedorov)

That's it, I think.

HB,

You can go ahead and buy me an Yzerman jersey. I PROMISE I won't do anything to defile or deface it.

[Karim]

Did anyone else get sick when they heard Pronger got $10 million?

[Karim]

Good article on this year's crop of arbitration...
http://proxy.espn.go.com/nhl/news/st...=04arbitration

[Johnny93g]

I own 4 jerseys- All Leafs

Gilmour road from 92
Clark Home from 97
Muller Home from 98
Sundin Home from 01

Im thinking my next one will be a Yzerman or Cujo wings Jersey.........excuse me while i go throw up

[bbor]

Originally Posted by Karim

Did anyone else get sick when they heard Pronger got $10 million?

I got no problem with his contract...if anyone deserves it..he does.

[Karim]

The contract just leads me to believe the owners will eventually cave.

[bbor]

I think that it was Pronger after the 1 year deal thinking that the FA age will drop to 29 or so.

[Karim]

Most likely and I know St. Louis had no choice but to qualify him at $9.5 million (his contract stated he'd get a $500k signing bonus if he was qualified) but I still find it frustrating. Iginla is now probably not going to sign for less than $8 million.

[Karim]

A good article on the state of affairs...
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04214/354837.stm

[Honolulu_Blue]

Man, we slipped all the way to page 5, boys!

Finally some news. Hull signed a two-year deal with the Coyotes. Sorry, Sach. Then again, don't know if you wanted Hull back in Dallas or not.

Primer, you're never getting anywhere near a Wings jersey. Ever.

[sachmo71]

Not really. It would have been nice because I like him, but this team needs to see what it's youngsters can do.

[bbor]

Wazzup with the Yotes...makin some noise out in the desert.

[Karim]

The Flames signed former-Flame, Jason Weimer, another "Sutter-type" player. In general, this is a good move but it really depends on how much he's getting.

Meanwhile, Denis Gauthier settled on a contract before his arbitration hearing. He'll get $1.6 million next season and $1.75 million in the second year of the deal. This is clearly too much for a 5 or 6 defenceman for a team like Calgary.

But then you look at the McCabe deal...

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Man, we slipped all the way to page 5, boys!

Finally some news. Hull signed a two-year deal with the Coyotes. Sorry, Sach. Then again, don't know if you wanted Hull back in Dallas or not.

Primer, you're never getting anywhere near a Wings jersey. Ever.

well, it IS the Coyotes, so he's probably just in Phoenix until the next trading deadline

[klayman]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Finally some news. Hull signed a two-year deal with the Coyotes.

Hate to see the Wings give up on their young prospects like that

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by klayman

Hate to see the Wings give up on their young prospects like that

I think they let him go just to clear a roster spot for Dino Ciccarelli

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

I think they let him go just to clear a roster spot for Dino Ciccarelli

Word around Wing camp these days is that, in addition to Dino, they have a couple of great kids about to hit it big. Mel Bridgeman and Harold Snepsts. Remember these names. It wont be the last time you hear them.

[klayman]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Word around Wing camp these days is that, in addition to Dino, they have a couple of great kids about to hit it big. Mel Bridgeman and Harold Snepsts. Remember these names. It wont be the last time you hear them.

Bah...those guys are at least 3 to 4 years from cracking the lineup.

[Karim]

If anyone is interested, due to the lockout, Forecaster is providing an on-line 2004-2005 edition for free.

Just click on the picture of Martin St. Louis and provide an e-mail address to receive a download link...
http://tsf.waymoresports.thestar.com...ckey/index.cgi

[Karim]

Is anyone is getting World Cup fever?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/featur...e=2004worldcup
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/indepth/WCH2004/
http://www.wch2004.com/

I'm not too excited yet but I didn't realize that Ovechkin is going to play. Remember when an 18 year old Lindros suited up for Team Canada in 1991? I remember him crushing Joel Otto behind the net and breaking Ulf Samuelsson's shoulder. He was physically dominant. It's too bad that intensity never lasted into the NHL.

I hated when Ovechkin pulled a Ribeiro at the World Juniors; the Halifax crowd gave it to him too and rightfully so. It'll be interesting to see what the most hyped prospect since Lindros brings to the table playing against the elite before ever seeing regular NHL competition.

ESPN is showing a quarterfinal but the final will be on ESPN2. What is up with that? It must be a typo.

[Cards4ever]

Got my tickets today for the WC games. Can't wait! Should be a busy weekend of hockey, the MN HS Elite League starts their season that weekend too.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I haven't thought too much about the WC games, but I will get excited as it grows closer. Hopefully I'll be able to catch some games on TV at the local sports bar. Tough to say really.

The 1996 Canada Cup was some of the best hockey I've seen. The games were absolutely fantastic. Very exciting. Then again that whole 1996-1997 year was good for hockey. Well, at least from a Wings' fan perspective.

[Cards4ever]

Dola-The Cup was at the Ice arena where I go to skate yesterday. I didn't go cause I was cheering for Calgary, would have felt funny to go lift it. Ben Clymer had it and he took it all over town, even over on campus, gotta love that.