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You were born a newfie....but grew up to be in great shape, get a very well paying job, own a gorgeous house, and have a hottie of a girlfriend.

By your own criteria, I think you qualify my brother, get on it.
 
MindzEye said:
So basically....Wilson is a cranky, chirpy loudmouth in front of the cameras, but a pussy when the player he badmouths is in front of him.
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No, basically it means Wilson isn't a dick in front of the players as he is in front of the cameras.

Which is no surprise. If he's such an a$$ with players he wouldn't get to be one of the more successful coaches in the league.
 
Its a phenomenon that happens every 100 years. I guess I was the chosen one. I started the Oilers thread and we seen how that turned out. I'll pass
 
If he's such an a$$ with players he wouldn't get to be one of the more successful coaches in the league.
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When he bad mouths the players in front of cameras...the players hear about it I'm sure.

That's actually far more dickish than telling the guy to his face and not saying it in front of the cameras.
 
Burke is at the board of governers meeting this week and rumor is there are some 'nibbles' for Beauchemin.

Burke will probably have to eventually flip a blueliner into a forward with size, if not during the season then in the summer. However, according to Cox, many close to Burke believe Burke values Beauchemin's minutes on ice and his presence off ice too much to give up on this young team and he is very hesitant to give up Beauch at this point.

It is believed Beauchemin has a combination of bringing veteran leadership in the dressing room but also is perfect harmony with Phaneuf as the young captain, that not only there is no power struggle between leaders, but Beauch is a big backer of Phaneuf and helps groom the young captain.

But Burke understands he has to trade a defenseman to get the big forward that he wants, and the emergence of Aulie gives him some options.

In other rumors, I heard from the radio that Burke is very happy with Kaberle's performance in the first half of season and plans to start contract extension negotiation with Kabby's camp after the New year.
 
Just for fun, what do you think a realistic deal would be for Beauch from the Habs?

...and for more fun Kaberle?
 
Volcanologist said:
What do the habs have to give up that would make trading a big-minute defenceman to a division rival worthwhile?
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Not sure... if there was a premium cause we're in the same division I doubt PG would be up for paying it.

We have some interesting assets that would probably interest Burke though. A 1st round pick, Max Pacioretty, Danny Kristo... maybe even a gritty guy like Ryan White.
 
Habspatrol said:
Not sure... if there was a premium cause we're in the same division I doubt PG would be up for paying it.
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Well of course there is.

We have some interesting assets that would probably interest Burke though. A 1st round pick, Max Pacioretty, Danny Kristo... maybe even a gritty guy like Ryan White.
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Meh. I'd rather just keep him. None of that is worth giving up Kaberle's skillset.
 
Not necessarily, you guys have dealt with the Bruins, we've dealt with you. Perhaps if the Leafs were in playoff contention there would be more of a premium cause you don't want to face a player you gave up in a big game.

As for those assets... if you're expecting any better for a pending UFA then you'll likely be very disappointed with the return you get if Kaberle is traded.
 
I'd have serious talks with Kaberle and I give him the deal he wants and shake on it... but I tell him that I guarantee that contract no problems if you let me trade you at the deadline. We make it seem that you may not resign, but you gotta let me get something for you.

Then hold to your word and sign Kaberle in the offseason after you get a good pick and prospect for him.

I also think that if Kaberle really wants to stay here, he will give another home town discount. I really think that he values stability over money. Seems like that type of guy.
 
Hoss said:
I'd have serious talks with Kaberle and I give him the deal he wants and shake on it... but I tell him that I guarantee that contract no problems if you let me trade you at the deadline. We make it seem that you may not resign, but you gotta let me get something for you.

Then hold to your word and sign Kaberle in the offseason after you get a good pick and prospect for him.

I also think that if Kaberle really wants to stay here, he will give another home town discount. I really think that he values stability over money. Seems like that type of guy.
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I'm not sure if that's legal or not... and even if it is I don't see it happening. I also think that both Burke and Kaberle are too honest to do that.

I'm sure there are examples of players being traded at the deadline then coming back in the off season, but it's pretty rare.
 
Just a question, but has a longtime player traded at the deadline ever immediately re-signed with the old team when UFA period popped up?
 
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