Comments on: Once Again the Media Acts as GM

By: cecilturtle

cecilturtle — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:36:33 +0000

I disagree with your opinion that it's Boston or retirement for Leetch. Leetch might not sign with the Rangers??? But I'm sure right now he is considering it. As for Leetch being a TV Analysis... Some people are very natural and comfortable infront of a camera... Leetch is not. For the record, I have never seen Leetch act anyway other than a true professional on the Ice and off the ice when interviewed. But he looks a little too uncomfortable on TV to make it a career when he's done playing. Anyway that is just my opinion and I would Sherly not bet the house on it. Maybe with a little experience Leetch would look more comfortable?

Cecil Turtle

By: kamullia

kamullia — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:28:25 +0000

I was just reinforcing and agreeing with your idea.

In other words: That was stupid to blow his top off on something that he has endured many times before (and trivial), and especially the day he is retiring.

By: detY192003

detY192003 — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 10:28:23 +0000

I never questioned that dude, i just said its too bad a great career had to end like that, on stupidity

By: NjDEVSFN

NjDEVSFN — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:06:07 +0000

mik, you said the Devils wouldn't be good last season...you were 50% wrong as they sucked for the first half only! the obviously didnt suck for games 83-86!

the Devils are over the cap limit when you count Dan McGillis, Mogilny, and Malakhov.

Now, the Devils are supposed to be on the "cap" hook for Malakhov (though he doesnt have to be PAID since he's currently suspended/retired).

McGillis can and will be sent to Lowell, there goes $2.2M. Now the Devils are at 40.2M

The Devils will be able to sign their RFAs (Hale, Martin and Gionta) and if they accepted their QOs in the process have about 1.5-2M in the bank for Gomez (not enough, but a start).

Who says Gomez will be the odd-man out? The Devils signed D-man Andrew Greene last spring. Brian Rafalski could be the one to go.

If their is ANY GM in the NHL that can get through this situation with BOTH Brian Gionta and Scott Gomez, it's Lou Lamoriello. All LL has to say is "boys, we're clearing almost $10M in cap space (count Rafalski and its 14M) so if you could stick around one more season...."

By: kamullia

kamullia — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 05:40:37 +0000

Anyone who has played professional anything, and even lower leagues if well coached, knows that insults and more are common. If anything, it is less common now than ever, because of the multiple high quality cameras that follow sports nowadays, and the players are well aware of them.

I guarantee you this was not Zidane's first time being insulted, or that it was the worst insult he has ever heard. Having kept his cool most of his entire carreer and to lose it and end your playing in that note, is absolutely moronic. He made the loss even worse to all French by what he did. And for the rest of time the first thing that will come to mind to the vast majority when they hear "Zidane" will be a head butt.

By: detY192003

detY192003 — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 00:38:15 +0000

I dont know much German, no italian. BUt that Italy vs USA match was awesome.. I was very surprised at Zidane. This will truely hurt his image. Does anyone remembe Woody Hayes punching the Aubrun player, killed his reptuation. No matter what, Zidane was wrong. Its too bad a great career is ruined by a moment of stupidity.

By: detY192003

detY192003 — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 23:17:59 +0000

Agreed, hes decent with an average or poor team. He’s good with a good team infront of him. Guess you could say that goes for anyone. I dunno. I did sorta like that trade that might go down with Chicago, but not involvin Kronwall. Kronwall is the NEXT Lidstrom.

By: wingerxxx

wingerxxx — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:05:41 +0000

As always, a great article. I have to agree with the Bouwmeester rumors being pretty ridiculous. There's just no way that you can justify trading him right now. Not when he is so young and has so much upside still. For either Aebischer or Biron, it's ridiculous.

As far as the media goes...as long as you have a city as devoted to hockey as Toronto and Montreal are, the media is going to keep "suggesting" things. Larry Brooks in New York has been doing it for years. It's nothing new at all. Montoya is the Rangers' ace in the hole when it comes to trades. I doubt he would be included in a package unless there was a big return coming the other way.

I pretty much agree with your Leetch assessment. The Rangers flat out need someone to run their power play, and if it can't be Ozolinsh...then Leetch could do it, as long as he's not leaned too hard on. I still don't like the idea of him pushing a younger player out of a roster spot. I've always wanted to see what Thomas Pock could do in a regular role. But the team does have certain needs, and if Ozolinsh can't play until September...well then

It's obvious that Leetch isn't in Boston's plans. The Chara signing made that abundantly clear. So if not there, then hopefully Leetch and Sather could come to a compromise and allow Leetch to at least retire as a Ranger.

As far as Roszival goes, now that Aaron Ward is signed, I don't think that losing him would hurt so badly. He can be solid, but definitely not a difference maker on the blueline. Definitely not as great as some Rangers fans make him out to be. It would be nice to have him back, but if he keeps asking for a 2 year, $4 million deal, then yes, trade him, given the depth on defense. Hopefully he'll come around.

By: Wills

Wills — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:51:52 +0000

No clue what your talking about, but the Sabres would be crazy not to take that trade and get Kronvall. The guy came back from a major injury and still looked like a number 2 defensemen, then went on to win the MVP of the World Championships. This guy is the next Lidstrom for the Wings, and they would be crazy to trade him.

By: kamullia

kamullia — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:03:37 +0000

Short Answer: Yes, as soon as the transfer agreement paperwork between the Russian Federation, IIHF and NHL gets signed by everyone which is way overdue, so it should be soon.

Details:Apparently the media in Russia has been leaked that Malkin's team is still dragging their feet into signing the paperwork that everyone else has already signed in Russia, which is stupid, because their own Federation has already agreed to it. So they either sign, or the team has to disband or find some league not associated with the Russian Federation to play in (which won't happen). They are just being babies because they didn't get their way, but very soon they will have no choice but to finally sign it.