Alright, maybe not A LOT better, but if you eliminate those games after the trade deadline where the Oil basically gave up, I think it'd prove me right. 5v5 goal differential was .77 for the Oil and .75 for the Habs. Take away those games after the deadline and our differential was probably MUCH higher. We scored like only 10 goals down the stretch...lol...
Bottom line is that I think his +/- with the Oil will be better than it was with the Habs.
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Well...not really...lol...I didn't think that could be true, so I looked it up...5v5 last year the Habs gave up 162 goals, the Oil gave up 161.
PP will definitely be better! The Oilers were 27th...a big problem as you know! MTL was first...mainly because of Souray!
Don't get me wrong...I like the signing...after all that ****, one of the prized FA's did end up in Northern Alberta after all...good stuff. :thumbs:Leave a comment:
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Montreal sucked 5v5. Koivu was a -21...
The Oil are a lot better 5v5 then the Habs were. With Pitkanen and Souray, our PP should be MUCH improved. A lot of people aren't happy with this signing, but I'm going to take a wait & see approach.
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Oilers Sign Souray....sorry Cuse...congrats Ang. That came out of left field...all I was hearing was how Souray is a big city guy, and loved the action of Cali and NY City. Lowe finally makes a splash! They guy is great on the powerplay...but remember, he was a -25 on a pretty decent team last year. :blackeye:Leave a comment:
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You have to remember this is the same league that thought ..... hey lets use the versus network for the Stanly cup finals is a good idea(ratings speak for themselves)... So obviously NHL need some new marketing people under bettman or even a better network then versus, because hockey has made it to where a casual fan cant watch games... You figure this game wont even make prime time, I have to agree that this is more for the locals and just a gimmick..But hey cant hate on it IMO. I am going to be there and how many outdoor NHL games to you get to go to?
I mean lets be real BCS games VS. early/middle season hockey=BCS games
either way ratings or not it will be fun to watch for us Locals! :beerbang:Leave a comment:
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Much like the game in Edmonton a couple years, I think it's just a gimmick to treat the local fans...more than an attempt at a ratings grab?
TSN.ca
The Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League have called a news conference for Thursday and sources suggest team owner Brent Sutter will announce that he's stepping down as general manager and head coach.
NHL sources tell TSN that Sutter is stepping down from his junior club to pursue a head coaching job in the NHL and that Sutter is the odds-on favourite to be named the next head coach of the New Jersey Devils.
Looks like one good move by your Devils...although I don't know why anyone would want to work for Lou, after all the **** he pulls on his coaches. It's always a good move getting a Sutter on board...Leave a comment:
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The stupidity of the NHL rings true again on this Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh outdoor game at Ralph Wilson Stadium. How in the ******* ****ity **** **** do they expect anyone outside of those two cities (and maybe Canada - which doesn't count ratings wise) to watch a hockey game on JANUARY 1ST??? It's the biggest college football day of the year, and the mental midgets of the NHL schedule their big outdoor hockey showcase that day?
What a joke... Enjoy that 0.26 rating Mr Bettman. :thumbs:Leave a comment:
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JML Not real sure what my name is all bout LMFAO.... Just something random I shot out one day!
No doubt as soon as the tickets become available I will be making the Jan 1 trip to see...... will be in K/W for the new year and Buffalo is just a jump from there!:beerbang:Leave a comment:
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Well...look who signed Bertuzzi, and there's you answer....his old buddy Brian Burke. Nuff said.
Chickmeng....(wtf is that name anyway?)....yeah, that would be a great game to see....and of any teams, thos would be near the top of my list...Buffalo is always exciting to watch, and the Pens are probably the top draw in the league right now with Cros and the rest...Leave a comment:
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I agree with that about bert... i would have thought maybe 3 as well but by the looks of it at least he puts an effort forth. also cant lie I hope that van. gets hot this year. They may be my favorite west coast team with Linden and the swedish duo backed by argueably the best goalie in the league IMO.
Yashin is best off to go back to Russia. But where there is a stupid Agent, and A stupid Player you are bound to find a stupid GM and team. I wouldnt doubt that some moron things 3.5-4.5 would be a good deal for him and then be hanging there head in regret moments later!
JML you think you would go watch that outdoor Pens Buf in Buf game or would neither one of those team interest you?!? Would love to go to a leafs game just for the atmosphere Air Canada brings!
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I can't believe Bert got as much as he did either I thought he'd get 3 tops, maybe that's what convinced Yashins agent he could get more. It's stupid tho, Blake and Guerin have earned thier contracts. Canucks are trying hard to land another top 6 winger, Yashin could sign a 1 year deal in 2 mill range and line up with Nazzy and from the rumors Elias/Gionta/Higgins/Ryder/Pominville potentially. One season of that and some hard work he could put up gaudy numbers then go milk some team for a monster contract. Stupid agent, stupid player, I hope he does go back to Russia but some moron GM will likely cave in and overpay him. I hear the leafs want him, I dont know if they want him for this kinda money tho.Leave a comment:
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Yashin is a 2nd line/3rd line centerman and a 2PP Unit guy at this point in his career. He has worn out his welcome and flamed out badly with both OTT and NYI. If i was a GM, i would offer they guy a 1 or 2year deal worth 1-2M tops and if he wanted it great, if not then who cares. He leaves his effort in the lockerroom about 1/2 the season which would be a big worry for me as a GM. No way can you spend any kind of money on him.Leave a comment:
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