Comments on: Oh yeah, hockey

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:53:47 +0000

Orr- no I never met Shanny anywhere, or any other Ranger for that matter. Just a stroke of luck. Like I said he went to the home run derby and said he was going to the all star game the next night as well. Seems like he’s been going up to the Bronx a lot this summer.

By: Jorek

Jorek — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:46:45 +0000

Whoops Rmant ignore the end I changed my mind and didn’t post in the new thread for those who wanted to talk hockey in peace.

By: Jorek

Jorek — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:45:58 +0000

Sorry I need to defend myself against Rmant.
Tim said he wants his nephew home. I don’t see anything wrong with that.
I didn’t serve in the gulf war I was in grade school. I am not serving now because I have a damaged disk in my back so I can’t.
I have a friend in the airborne currently in Afghanistan.
I have a cousin who just joined the army. A cousin who recently left the air force and another cousin who was in the special forces for 10 years. I have an Uncle who was an army Ranger.

I don’t see anything wrong in Tim saying he wants his nephew home. You implied his nephew can’t take it and is unhappy when he signed up for benefits. I appreciate everything men and women in uniform do and have done. I have more respect for his nephew then to assume he is crying and can’t handle it.
I also don’t think every democrat or liberal is an America Hater. And not every Republican or conservative is a patriot. There are extremes on both sides. I love this country. I have two Grandfathers who came here with nothing and made something for themselves.
I also remember fearing for family members on Sept. 11, 2001 so I understand why Bush went to war in Afghanistan. Saddam Hussein, no weapons were found I get that. But mass graves were found and proof and accounts of what he did to the people who disagreed with him. Now I think the troops should stay there until the job is done and if that means my friend stays or my cousin in the army stays that is their choice and I support them. But it doesn’t mean I don’t wish I knew they were safe.

Sorry everyone who wanted politics was gone from the board.

By: ORR !!! He Looooooves Megan Fox & Keeley Hazel

ORR !!! He Looooooves Megan Fox & Keeley Hazel — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:11:28 +0000

I love how the Leafs are talking how great there team is in the future with the young talent they have, and they include Hollweg in that group. Looool, yup yup yup.

By: Jeever

Jeever — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:34:33 +0000

side note – the McCabe deal is final. He goes to the Panthers with a 4th round pick for VanRyn.

By: LI Joe

LI Joe — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:11:03 +0000

Rmant – we disagree. his lack of foot speed will kill us as the season goes on. during the 2009 part of the season and playoffs portion he would be a liability to the team. unless he sat out major parts of the schedule. he will be 40 in January. the Wings cut bait on him a couple of years ago and we just keep bringing him back. no thanks.

By: Rmant

Rmant — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:05:25 +0000

Somerset-

Well said, agreed.

By: Rmant

Rmant — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:03:26 +0000

How could we pass up that shot?? Not to mention how many points he will single handedly pick us up in the shootout. Don’t overlook that. That alone is worth his price…

By: Rmant

Rmant — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:01:29 +0000

Li Joe-

Shanny will not be playing the same as he played last year. He will play a more sporadic role, more on the PP and during crunch time. That’s when he is best. His energy will not be wasted on the PK or logging alot of minutes therefore his productivity should be more meaningful. Yes, I agree, few players are as slow as him, but after rehabbing his knee, lowering his minutes and getting a new start I really think he would be a strong, cheap asset to this team.

By: somerset

somerset — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:59:12 +0000

I was really into the idea of bringing in Sundin. I thought signing Naslund was the pre-cursor to signing Sundin, but now i just want the team solidified. I think Sather owes signing Shanny, the way Sundin owes the entire NHL for his indecision. Sather could have cut Shanny loose in the beginning, but since he’s “strung him along” all summer (the way Sundin has to the NHL) i feel it’s only right to sign the guy to a 1 year deal.

I think Shanny is still a productive player, much like a Chelios or a Gary Roberts. Shanny could still score 15-20 goals while winning us some shoot-outs, and mentoring Brandon Dubinsky on the 3rd line.

IMO … that is worth the 1.0 – 1.5 million dollar contract next year