Around the League: Post Lockout Edition

[Kayen]

Originally Posted by Moonlapse Vertigo

Man. Visnovsky is an ass. He pisses and moans about the cold and the snow in Edmonton (on top of the losing) but a few years later he decides that he'd rather play in Russia over playing with the Islanders? Really??

Actually he's playing out of Slovakia... the KHL isn't JUST Russia.....

[joestevens29]

Originally Posted by Moonlapse Vertigo

Man. Visnovsky is an ass. He pisses and moans about the cold and the snow in Edmonton (on top of the losing) but a few years later he decides that he'd rather play in Russia over playing with the Islanders? Really??

He never pissed and moaned, he was quiet about wanting out and it was more about losing and Quinn than the weather.

[joestevens29]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Just a low rumble for now, but there are whispers KHL teams may be offering "inducements" to get RUS stars to stay and not return to NHL.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
In last 24 hours, multiple sources told me NHL teams would do well to have roll call because it's possible a RUS player or two may not show

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Two things to keep in mind: 1. Many RUS stars publicly stated earlier this season they might stay the entire the year in the KHL

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
2. NHL-KHL have post-Radulov pact to honor contracts. That said, been suggested to me this entire issue could heat up again. We'll see.

Thought if you break your deal that the IIHF is suppose to step in and ban players from international play? Would it not just be in everyone's best interest for the IIHF to make a statement now?

[Ragss]

I just hope that doesn't start any drama with Yakupov.

[joestevens29]

Alex Ovechkin ‏@ovi8
Great to be home in DC! Thank you Dynamo!! It was gr8 time......good luck to boys for gagarin cup!!!

Well he's back.

[Moonlapse Vertigo]

Originally Posted by Kayen

Actually he's playing out of Slovakia... the KHL isn't JUST Russia.....

Yeah, I thought of that after I made the post. My point still stands. This drama about him not wanting to play with the Islanders started immediately after the trade from Anaheim.

[syz]

Anyone else think that Phoenix's defense will put up more points than their forwards this season?

[T-Funk]

Originally Posted by syz

Anyone else think that Phoenix's defense will put up more points than their forwards this season?

I always thought Phoenix had 21 D-men and 2 goalies.

[awesomo]

Kovi might not go back to the devils

[joestevens29]

Originally Posted by awesomo

Kovi might not go back to the devils

Doubtful, he's not going to put his Olympic play at jeopardy.

[awesomo]

Originally Posted by joestevens29

Doubtful, he's not going to put his Olympic play at jeopardy.

Will be interesting. He's still playing in Russia. He also no longer gets to play with parise, so he might be carrying a team again like in Atlanta

[joestevens29]

Originally Posted by awesomo

Will be interesting. He's still playing in Russia. He also no longer gets to play with parise, so he might be carrying a team again like in Atlanta

Sure, but if he doesn't play the IIHF is suppose to suspend him. Can't see him not coming back. He might demand a trade or play like crap though.

[Reimer]

I think it's just Kovalchuk being Kovalchuk.

[Reimer]

I loved this tweet from Nielson:

Dustin Nielson ‏@nielson1260 So it is true...Canucks pursue free agent Cam Barker. http://www.news1130.com/2013/01/08/c...er-cam-barker/ …

Dallas's farm team didn't even want him, this is going to be worth every penny now for a shortened season.

[I am the Liquor]

Tampa Bay Lightning ‏@TBLightning

24 hour only special: 200 season tickets for $200 while supplies last! For more info call 813-301-6600 pic.twitter.com/PqUcdpkP



Yup, there you go. Lightning season tickets at less than a third of the price I pay for an Oil King's season ticket.

[Reimer]

Wow that's friggen nuts, that likely pays the the friggen power bills and maybe some zamboni fuel.

[The Last Dynasty]

Originally Posted by I am the Liquor

Tampa Bay Lightning ‏@TBLightning

24 hour only special: 200 season tickets for $200 while supplies last! For more info call 813-301-6600 pic.twitter.com/PqUcdpkP



Yup, there you go. Lightning season tickets at less than a third of the price I pay for an Oil King's season ticket.

and you wonder how some teams are bleeding money!

[AlanHUK]

That's less than a season ticket for hockey here...

But I guess if they're concerned fans may stay away after the lockout getting an extra 200 people to each game isn't a bad thing.

[Oilerz]

According to Bob Mckenzie via twitter the leafs have fired Brian Burke.

Now confirmed by almost everybody.

[Petro Points]

oh no... they might become good now!!

[Section337]

What's that in Left Field?

[402]

Yeah I saw this actually a bit surprised didn't see it coming they should have fired him before the summer

[Johnny Bravo]

Well that escalated quickly.

That actually shocked me.

[OilDrop37]

Wonder what he did? Other than the Kessel fiasco

[Oilerz]

Originally Posted by OilDrop37

Wonder what he did? Other than the Kessel fiasco

Totally pooched their "partial" rebuild?