gorocks99
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Jun 28, 2011 3:22pm
Hall of Fame class: Doug Gilmour, Ed Belfour, Joe Niuewendyk and Mark Howe.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Jun 28, 2011 3:23pm
thavoice;816433 wrote: CBJ needs a change....being in the west for them really sucks.
This implies they'd make the playoffs in the east... don't see that happening either
gorocks99
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Jun 28, 2011 3:27pm
Raw Dawgin' it;816443 wrote:This implies they'd make the playoffs in the east... don't see that happening either
If they can add pieces (backup goalie, puck-moving D man) and Mason can return to form, I think they'd make it. They were 11-4-3 last year against the East, 8-7-3 the year before, 13-3-2 the year before that.
Plus there are other reasons why moving to the East makes sense, not the least of which is having the vast majority of games on in the home time zone.
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Jun 28, 2011 3:52pm
Raw Dawgin' it;816443 wrote:This implies they'd make the playoffs in the east... don't see that happening either
They would make the playoffs in the East.
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Jun 28, 2011 4:02pm
The_Crosby_Show;816474 wrote:They would make the playoffs in the East.
If this is their division i doubt it.
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Washington
Columbus
Carolina
Florida
Tampa Bay
Pitt, Philly, Wash, Tampa and Carolina are all better IMO. 3 of those teams have won the cup in the last ten years and all 5 have the capability of making the playoffs in any given year. I just don't think Columbus is good enough to make the playoffs in the NHL. But it's hard to say now that they have Carter playing with Nash. But based on their history i don't see them making the post season.
gorocks99
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Jun 28, 2011 4:22pm
http://twitter.com/#!/tsnbobmckenzie
Ehrhoff is going to be a hot hot commodity on Friday.Hearing Joni Pitkanen is close to re-signing multi-year deal in CAR - not done yet tho - but no real progress on Chad Larose and Erik Cole.
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Jun 28, 2011 6:21pm
Raw Dawgin' it;816478 wrote:If this is their division i doubt it.
Carolina
Florida
NYR
NYI
Ottawa
Toronto
Columbus is already better than these teams that are in the EC.
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Jun 28, 2011 6:23pm
gorocks99;816489 wrote:http://twitter.com/#!/tsnbobmckenzie
Ehrhoff is going to be a hot hot commodity on Friday.
Just signed.
3yr/13.5mil deal.
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Jun 28, 2011 6:33pm
GoPens
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Jun 28, 2011 8:02pm
I'm not real keen on that lineup. Columbus wouldn't be either.
gorocks99
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Jun 28, 2011 8:03pm
Ehrhoff's rights to the Islanders for a 4th rounder:
Jackets in a hole now.TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
VAN trades Christian Ehrhoff's negotiating rights to NYI for a 4th round pick.
GoPens
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Jun 28, 2011 8:11pm
The Jagr sweepstakes could be over tomorrow. It's expected he'll choose between Pittsburgh, Montreal and Detroit. The Pens have offered a 1 year deal.
gorocks99
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Jun 28, 2011 8:14pm
From what I hear it's a two horse race between Pittsburgh and Montreal; my guess is he ends up with the Pens.
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Jun 28, 2011 8:20pm
It makes perfect sense for him to come back to the pens!
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Jun 28, 2011 8:25pm
It's time for you to come home......
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Classyposter58
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Jun 28, 2011 8:54pm
It's safe to say the East Division is quite possibly the most stacked division in NHL history. I wouldn't be shocked if all 8 made the playoffs in one season in all honesty. Those are some franchises
killer_ewok
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Jun 28, 2011 10:40pm
Yeah it does. Let's hope it happens.The_Crosby_Show;816640 wrote:It makes perfect sense for him to come back to the pens!
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Jun 29, 2011 8:10am
I was commenting on the proposed divisions from a previous post. I still think Carolina and NYR are better but if this was their division i'd say they make the playoffs, but not in a division with pitt, philly, wash, tampa, and carolina.The_Crosby_Show;816553 wrote:Columbus is already better than these teams that are in the EC.
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 29, 2011 8:31am
If Mason can return to form I think the Blue Jackets have a legit shot at making the playoffs. Esp if they're competitive during the season I could see another trade in the works to help the team.
gorocks99
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Jun 29, 2011 11:04am
Jackets fans, in order, which of these players would you like to see Columbus sign this offseason (forwards, D and goalie possibilities):
Christian Ehrhoff
Tomas Kaberle
Ales Hemsky
James Wisniewski
Josh Harding
Ray Emery
Jussi Jokinen
I think they have to make a run at one of the three D men first, assuming Ehrhoff doesn't sign with the NYI. I probably like him the best out of the three but he's going to command a lot of money. Then you can fill a backup goaltender.
Christian Ehrhoff
Tomas Kaberle
Ales Hemsky
James Wisniewski
Josh Harding
Ray Emery
Jussi Jokinen
I think they have to make a run at one of the three D men first, assuming Ehrhoff doesn't sign with the NYI. I probably like him the best out of the three but he's going to command a lot of money. Then you can fill a backup goaltender.
gorocks99
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Jun 29, 2011 2:04pm
Jagr has been offered a one-year deal from Pittsburgh, has the rest of today to decide: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6714217
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Jun 29, 2011 2:14pm
James Wisniewski
Christian Erhoff
Jussi Jokinen
Ales Hemsky
Tomas Kaberle
Ray Emery
Josh Harding
Christian Erhoff
Jussi Jokinen
Ales Hemsky
Tomas Kaberle
Ray Emery
Josh Harding
gorocks99
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Jun 29, 2011 2:19pm
The_Crosby_Show;817706 wrote:James Wisniewski
Christian Erhoff
Jussi Jokinen
Ales Hemsky
Tomas Kaberle
Ray Emery
Josh Harding
Wisniewski is apparently Howson's top target: http://twitter.com/#!/hhr_hockey
gorocks99
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Jun 29, 2011 2:44pm
Not the most reliable source in the world, but ....
http://twitter.com/#!/Eklund
http://twitter.com/#!/Eklund
GET IT DONE, HOWSON.James Wisniewski Rights dealt to Columbus e5
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Jun 29, 2011 3:33pm
It's confirmed.