Ongoing NHL Thread Part V minutes for fighting

[dash]

So, apparently Hulk Smash was a good career move.

That's Jacob Markstrom money.

 

[puckhead]

So, apparently Hulk Smash was a good career move.

Jake Allen is better.
they got rid of the wrong goalie.

and while he's only 27, i have a feeling this contract won't age well.

 

[dash]

Jake Allen is better.
they got rid of the wrong goalie.

and while he's only 27, i have a feeling this contract won't age well.

 

[Eco]

Jake Allen is better.
they got rid of the wrong goalie.

and while he's only 27, i have a feeling this contract won't age well.

I always felt like Allen wasn't great when all the pressure was on him. He's been stellar this year, but he's our #2 so there is no pressure on him.

Regardless, if he keeps it up this year, he'll finding another starting role elsewhere next year, but I agree, this contract smells.

 

[puckhead]

a walk down memory lane

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Binnington is 18th in the league with a .908 sv%. Following from his meltdown against Van last summer I’m not sure there isn’t a not-good trend there that would give me reason to pause before giving him a 6x6.

But hey what do I know I watch Freddy fucking Andersen every night.

 

[dash]

Death, taxes, and goaltending is an issue in Philadelphia.

 

[DragonfromTO]

Binnington is 18th in the league with a .908 sv%. Following from his meltdown against Van last summer I’m not sure there isn’t a not-good trend there that would give me reason to pause before giving him a 6x6.

But hey what do I know I watch Freddy fucking Andersen every night.

They think he can Carey them to another Cup?

 

[forty_three]

Death, taxes, and goaltending is an issue in Philadelphia.

I have not watched any Flyers games this year, but this guy has. And maybe the Flyers should hire him.

 

[forty_three]

CBJ acquire D Lehtonen from TOR in exchange for G Vehvilainen | Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Mikko Lehtonen from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for goaltender Veini Vehvilainen, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Lehtonen will join the club's taxi squad after obtaining a work visa and...

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Well, guess that kills the rumors that we're trading Elvis.

 

[wings-pens2166]

CBJ acquire D Lehtonen from TOR in exchange for G Vehvilainen | Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Mikko Lehtonen from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for goaltender Veini Vehvilainen, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Lehtonen will join the club's taxi squad after obtaining a work visa and...

www.nhl.com

Well, guess that kills the rumors that we're trading Elvis.

and Torts benches Lehtonen in 4...3...2...

 

[forty_three]

@Bloody Brian Burke help me out. What do I need to know about him?

VV has all the tools to be a very strong goalie, but hasn't yet adapted to NA ice. Your goalie coach may have some work ahead of him, but the upside is huge.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

@Bloody Brian Burke help me out. What do I need to know about him?

VV has all the tools to be a very strong goalie, but hasn't yet adapted to NA ice. Your goalie coach may have some work ahead of him, but the upside is huge.

He's either a decent bottom pair option who was the odd man out on a suddenly deep Leafs blue line or the guy who couldn't out-battle Martin Marincin for a spot on the taxi squad.

If CBJ is planning on moving out d-men it's the kind of guy you gamble on maybe coming good with more ice time. There was some excitement in getting him last summer.

 

[DragonfromTO]

@Bloody Brian Burke help me out. What do I need to know about him?

VV has all the tools to be a very strong goalie, but hasn't yet adapted to NA ice. Your goalie coach may have some work ahead of him, but the upside is huge.

VV is also waiver exempt, it's probably his most valuable tool right now

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

VV is also waiver exempt, it's probably his most valuable tool right now

He'll never replace Aaron Dell

 

[forty_three]

He's either a decent bottom pair option who was the odd man out on a suddenly deep Leafs blue line or the guy who couldn't out-battle Martin Marincin for a spot on the taxi squad.

If CBJ is planning on moving out d-men it's the kind of guy you gamble on maybe coming good with more ice time. There was some excitement in getting him last summer.

There's been a lot of talk locally that Finnish National Team coach Jukka Jalonen has been in Jarmo's ear about coaching in the NHL, and Jarmo is in favor of the idea more than hiring another re-tread. Lehtonen was captain of Jalonen's Jokerit team and on the National team. So, naturally there's some buzz about him around here. Lots of hope that it's a precursor to to Jalonen coming over.

I think it's more that there's another deal in place for Savard (+, obviously) for a center and the depth is needed.

 

[gob]

There's been a lot of talk locally that Finnish National Team coach Jukka Jalonen has been in Jarmo's ear about coaching in the NHL, and Jarmo is in favor of the idea more than hiring another re-tread. Lehtonen was captain of Jalonen's Jokerit team and on the National team. So, naturally there's some buzz about him around here. Lots of hope that it's a precursor to to Jalonen coming over.

I think it's more that there's another deal in place for Savard (+, obviously) for a center and the depth is needed.

New hire > retread

 

[puckhead]

Jesus

 

[puckhead]

This seems good

 

[mattola]

This seems good