The Official NHL 2012 Off-Season Thread

[TheMatrix31]

Sounds like a perfect player for the Sabres.

[OSUFan_88]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrJones

There must be a Quebec City mole in the upper echelons of CBJ management, it's the only explanation. Why else would the Jackets be following the Don Waddell/Thrashers blueprint?

Well then they really ****ed it up when they got public funding for the next 25+ years.

On second thought...that does sound very Blue Jackets-ish to me.

[Fiddy]

Quote: Originally Posted by OSUFan_88

Howson has his job on lock down. Apparently the organization thinks that hiring Craig Patrick to be the overseer is the only change needed. And no, there were no interviews.

hey, at least you have Craig, he is used to trading away star players. up next, Nash!! lol..

[Kobalt]

Apparently, Jason Garrison has Canucks top of his list, I hope the Canucks throw stupid money at him

[ImTellinTim]

Quote: Originally Posted by OSUFan_88

Blue Jackets hire Todd Richards as head coach. Scott Howson everybody. Still being allowed to ruin this franchise.

Yeah...enjoy that.

Quote: Originally Posted by Psyblast

Should be interesting to see what team throws a bunch of money at him. Skittish offensive player who doesn't know how to backcheck or play any kind of defense? Blech.

He could be our new Gaborik!

[NYRBlue88]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

Yeah...enjoy that. He could be our new Gaborik!

When motivated, Gaborik is a good defensive player. He was under Lemaire in Minny and has, at times, been in NY. He can be solid positionally and a good poke checker (he's just not very physical). The key here is "when he is motivated". You certainly hit the nail on the head about him being skiddish. He is wuss and is often a lazy floater. However, I'd still take him over Semin. When motivated and healthy, he is a better all-around player then AS.

[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kobalt

Apparently, Jason Garrison has Canucks top of his list, I hope the Canucks throw stupid money at him

Don't think we have any stupid money to spare. It's being eaten up by fellow ex-Panthers Keith Ballard and David "The Cowardly Hunter" Booth.

[Kobalt]

Oilers parted ways with coach Tom Renney, looks like Tambellini is still running things!!! They'll have another 1st overall pick next year.

[rdnk]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrJones

Don't think we have any stupid money to spare. It's being eaten up by fellow ex-Panthers Keith Ballard and David "The Cowardly Hunter" Booth.

Gillis needs to stop trading with Tallon.

[ImTellinTim]

Quote: Originally Posted by NYRBlue88

When motivated, Gaborik is a good defensive player. He was under Lemaire in Minny and has, at times, been in NY. He can be solid positionally and a good poke checker (he's just not very physical). The key here is "when he is motivated". You certainly hit the nail on the head about him being skiddish. He is wuss and is often a lazy floater. However, I'd still take him over Semin. When motivated and healthy, he is a better all-around player then AS.

He was the same player in Minnesota as he is in NYC. The only difference is his groin muscles aren't exploding at every turn. It seriously seemed like he'd injure a hammy walking to grab his morning coffee and paper. He wasn't a good defensive player at all under Mr. Trap. In fact, they butted heads at every turn because he didn't want to play in that kind of system at all.