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Dammit garfield! The last time that everybody here picked the Canes to be one of the worst in the league, they won the Cup. Now you went and fucked this all up by picking them first in the SE. This all but ensures that Wesley and Hedican will finally, and literally, break in two sometime in November, rendering the Canes' defense to nothing but (literally) swiss cheese. *sigh*
Sorry NoMich. Though I just saw that Karmanos has resigned for personal reasons. That may indicate something unhealthy within the team, or something negative we don't know about yet. Do you have any insight on this? My opinion is largely based on Ward coming to camp in top shape. He won his Cup and his Conn Smythe. Then got whipped for a season. He's back to prove something. Having Kaberle back should do wonders for the PP. And Cole healthy for a full season. And Justin Williams is solidifying his status as a force. I'd say Staal is going to have a bounce back year, but he may not if Marc starts to make noise. I have a theory he took step back to let Jordan have some ink last year, and he might do the same for Marc. But that is completely stupid.
Dang garfield..........you and your conspiracy theories.........next I suppose Bonds took steriods and Ref's in the NBA are bribibal....
Okay - next prediction - Scoring Race: 1. Sidney 2. Jagr 3. Thorton 4. Heatley 5. Ovechkin Biggest turnaround Season/Breakout Season? I got a feeling big, bad Bertuzzi has some life left in 'em on a line with Getzlaf. He's looked really good from what I've seen in the Pre-Season.
Conspiracy theories are what make the world go round. I suspect. Bert for sure. Bobby Ryan might break out on the same line. Adrain Aucoin should bounce back nicely if he can stay healthy. He hasn't done squat since leaving Long Island. Same goes for Frankie Kaberle. Todd White is a favorite of some to have a huge year. He definitely has a chance to top his career high 60 points.
Biggest Turnaround=Tim Connolly Sabres He finally puts all the injuries behind him (including his current little nick) with his new responsibilities and line mates he should be good for a point a game......... Calder Trophy is wearing a Blackhawks Jersey this season. (Toews or Kane) ..... Adrian Aucoin was the worst Team Captain in the History of the NHL...... Savard was so pissed he actually benched him. I hate that guy! Scoring Heatley Crosby Jagr Thorton Spezza
Though I just saw that Karmanos has resigned for personal reasons. That may indicate something unhealthy within the team, or something negative we don't know about yet. Do you have any insight on this? It was Jason Karmanos that retired this week. He was the assistant GM and I'm sure he wasn't looking forward to having that title for the next umpteen years 'cause Jimmy Rutherford ain't going anywhere anytime soon. The front office is doing a very good job of keeping mum on this topic, but I'm pretty sure that it's the lack of upward mobility that made Jason's decision. According to the local media, Ron Francis is one of the names on the short list of replacements. So is 66 year old Marshall Johnston (head of scouting). Peter Karmanos and Jim Rutherford pretty much worship the ground that Francis walks on, so I wouldn't be surprised if he gets the job.
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Patrick Kane is just sick in the shoot-out .........Wow........... P.S. Puck dropped in London....yippee
grum, had did you know to draft Bernier? I don't remember seeing anything about him last season. and 4 from the northwest? ballsy.
grum, [how] did you know to draft Bernier? I've heard that the other L.A. goalies were stinking up the joint. As well, he was fantastic in the Summit Series Redux. As a long-shot-last-pick, he seemed like a good choice. However, I wasn't smart enough to realize that he might actually start the game today, so he's not in my starting lineup.
Well, so much for my Stastny analyst. Hat Trick to start the season. Wow
