Around The NHL 2012-13

[coldsteelonice84]

Yeah, that is terrible, Burke is going to come out of this smelling like a rose.

[Illinihockey]

Hawks open up at the Kings on the 19th

[Bubba88]

if that is true, Burke isn't that stupid

[brtriad]

Factoring in the contract it's not pretty, but those are two prospects who have proved nothing at the NHL level. Remember that.

[EbonyRaptor]

Originally Posted by Judrix

that Stalberg avatar is going to be a good omen when he pots 20 this year.

If he pots 20 in a 48 game season - he'll ask for the moon and probably get it ... from someone. Being a big #25 fan, I would love to see it.

[BobbyJet]

I won't be surprised if BB ends up commish one day.... and maybe sooner rather than later. He has the credentials, Bettman is coming up on 20 years in that post and is likely to retire long before the CBA comes around again.

[cherrypik]

The ratification is taking way too long. The NHL BOG should have ratified this crap on Monday via a conference call or skype. Then the players could have done their vote on Tuesday.

[IU Hawks fan]

Originally Posted by cherrypik

The ratification is taking way too long. The NHL BOG should have ratified this crap on Monday via a conference call or skype. Then the players could have done their vote on Tuesday.

What's the difference?

[Hawkaholic]

Originally Posted by brtriad

Factoring in the contract it's not pretty, but those are two prospects who have proved nothing at the NHL level. Remember that.

Gardiner is legit, but Kadri is a bum.

I wouldn't give up Gardiner if he was on the Hawks, but the Leafs do have Morgan Reilly on the way, along with Phaneuf, Gunarrsson, Liles, and a couple other good D prospects. They are deep on defense in their system.

[Hawkaholic]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

What's the difference?

Hockey 2 days sooner.

[IU Hawks fan]

Originally Posted by Hawkaholic

Hockey 2 days sooner.

2 days wasn't going to make a difference. If they could've been ready to play 4 days earlier, so starting on the 15th, and get 50 games in then it would. I'd rather they start Saturday with a marathon of games.

[Hawkaholic]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

2 days wasn't going to make a difference. If they could've been ready to play 4 days earlier, so starting on the 15th, and get 50 games in then it would. I'd rather they start Saturday with a marathon of games.

Id rather it start asap, so I can watch some damn NHL. Next week is going to be a looong week.

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by BobbyJet

I won't be surprised if BB ends up commish one day.... and maybe sooner rather than later. He has the credentials, Bettman is coming up on 20 years in that post and is likely to retire long before the CBA comes around again.

Style is too confrontational IMO to be commish

Especially when it comes to media aspect

[BobbyJet]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Style is too confrontational IMO to be commish

Especially when it comes to media aspect

You could be right. Maybe the head of the NHLPA

[MurrayBannerman]

Originally Posted by Cullksinikers

Gardiner and Kadri for Luongo is absolutely terrible.

This is an understatement.

[Cullksinikers]

The Flyers have been showing interest in Luongo.

[Hawkaholic]

Originally Posted by Cullksinikers

The Flyers have been showing interest in Luongo.

Not according to Holmgren, who laughed at it when asked.

[No Fun Shogun]

I think this tweet accurately sums up the Burke firing....

Down Goes Brown
The Leafs just fired a GM I thought should be fired and I'm convinced they've screwed it up. The experience of being a Leafs fan, everyone!
https://twitter.com/DownGoesBrown/st...84093524754432

[Sevanston]

Cam Barker considering accepting a PTO from the Canucks.

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/ho...148/story.html

Would be pretty funny seeing him play for the Wounded Whale.

[Cullksinikers]

Originally Posted by Hawkaholic

Not according to Holmgren, who laughed at it when asked.

James Duthie said it was true. Sorry.

[UsernameWasTaken]

Originally Posted by No Fun Shogun

I think this tweet accurately sums up the Burke firing....

yeah, that's pretty much life as a leafs fan in a nutshell

[MTP]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Also means plenty of golf and other such in Burke's future

He's probably sick of golf by now, he's had plenty in his past.

[Bubba88]

pretty sure Flyers are interested in Luongo. Bryz played bad for them. Think he could be bought out and they go with Luongo.

Buyout Bryz, get Luongo, give Nucks a guy like Simmonds/Voracek/Hartnell and save some Cap Space in the end that they will need for Giroux

[UsernameWasTaken]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
ANA is taking Kitchener Ranger goalie John Gibson, fresh off gold medal win at WJC, to Ducks training camp.

interesting. obviously, he wouldn't play in anaheim this year...but does anyone know if they could send him to the AHL? he wasn't drafted out of the OHL, he was drafted out of the ntdp...but i'm not sure if they have to return him to kitchener.

[coldsteelonice84]

No, this is like what we did with Morin. He is good to go.