Comments on: Rampant Speculation and Whistful Predictions (WordPress sucks edition) http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/ We're just a bunch of knuckleheads dishing the dirt about our favorite team. With rants and musings galore, get ready for in-your-face writing with a hint of sarcasm and a healthy dose of humor. Add two gallons Kool-Aid and enjoy! PS: We're totally awesome. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:17:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: library-lover http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18899 library-lover Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:22:37 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18899 not doing too badly in your predictions so far. hope you're happy!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18899','library-lover'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18899','library-lover','not doing too badly in your predictions so far. hope you\'re happy!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> not doing too badly in your predictions so far. hope you’re happy!
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]]> By: Mark S http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18871 Mark S Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:51:10 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18871 Rumors say that Rolston is deciding between TB and NJ. He would help in numerous ways. First, would be reasonably affordable and not committed long term...probably around 3.75-4 mil for 2 years. He's solve the problem of the pp quarterback while also adding some to the overall offense. We have 7-8 defensemen right now and a PP quarterback defender creates a log jam where someone has to go. Besides, he started his career in NJ and won a cup here in 1995. Wouldn't it be nice to finish his career here? But, if we do sign him, I think Pando is left to walk as Rolston is a good 2 way guy who could benefit if playing with Madden on the PK as well as spark some offense from the 3rd line with Mad dog and Zubrus or Clarkson. We'd still need that solid backliner and I'd liek to see an offer sheet of $2mil per year to O'Sullivan from LA. Good young center that scored 20+ goals last year and wouldn't cost the farm in draft picks since the salary is only 2 mil/year. It would triple his current 600K salary.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18871','Mark S'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18871','Mark S','Rumors say that Rolston is deciding between TB and NJ. He would help in numerous ways. First, would be reasonably affordable and not committed long term...probably around 3.75-4 mil for 2 years. He\'s solve the problem of the pp quarterback while also adding some to the overall offense. \r\n\r\nWe have 7-8 defensemen right now and a PP quarterback defender creates a log jam where someone has to go. \r\n\r\nBesides, he started his career in NJ and won a cup here in 1995. Wouldn\'t it be nice to finish his career here? \r\n\r\nBut, if we do sign him, I think Pando is left to walk as Rolston is a good 2 way guy who could benefit if playing with Madden on the PK as well as spark some offense from the 3rd line with Mad dog and Zubrus or Clarkson. \r\n\r\nWe\'d still need that solid backliner and I\'d liek to see an offer sheet of $2mil per year to O\'Sullivan from LA. Good young center that scored 20+ goals last year and wouldn\'t cost the farm in draft picks since the salary is only 2 mil\/year. It would triple his current 600K salary.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Rumors say that Rolston is deciding between TB and NJ. He would help in numerous ways. First, would be reasonably affordable and not committed long term…probably around 3.75-4 mil for 2 years. He’s solve the problem of the pp quarterback while also adding some to the overall offense.

We have 7-8 defensemen right now and a PP quarterback defender creates a log jam where someone has to go.

Besides, he started his career in NJ and won a cup here in 1995. Wouldn’t it be nice to finish his career here?

But, if we do sign him, I think Pando is left to walk as Rolston is a good 2 way guy who could benefit if playing with Madden on the PK as well as spark some offense from the 3rd line with Mad dog and Zubrus or Clarkson.

We’d still need that solid backliner and I’d liek to see an offer sheet of $2mil per year to O’Sullivan from LA. Good young center that scored 20+ goals last year and wouldn’t cost the farm in draft picks since the salary is only 2 mil/year. It would triple his current 600K salary.

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]]> By: Brian Finkel http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18866 Brian Finkel Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:26:20 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18866 Personally I would've loved to see the Devs get Rolston. He has a cannon for a shot which'd work real well on our pp and he plays both ends well. I don't know who they'll get noon today but I hope Lou makes a serious but smart splash in free agency. I can see them getting Jason Smith. Not as fast as he used to be but he's smart and would stabilize the D. As for forwards i'd love it if they got Ryder, Morrison or even Nagy. Nagy hasn't been great but a new team might turn things around. In the least he'd be a affordable signing because he certainly won't get the 3.75mil he made last season. On another note...I think it'd be SWEET if we got Tucker. Hard nosed younger version of Gary Roberts with a bit of Oliwa which I miss. Think that'd go a long way towards toughening us up. As for Streit, are you serious John? How are Steit's 62pts (13g, 49a) anything at all like Rachunek's 13pts (4g, 9a). Only advtange, and I say that lightly, that Rachunek might have is he's better defensively. Either way, the Devs have a way of turning that around and Streit I think would be worth it and definitely better then what we had last yr.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18866','Brian Finkel'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18866','Brian Finkel','Personally I would\'ve loved to see the Devs get Rolston. He has a cannon for a shot which\'d work real well on our pp and he plays both ends well.\r\n\r\nI don\'t know who they\'ll get noon today but I hope Lou makes a serious but smart splash in free agency.\r\n\r\nI can see them getting Jason Smith. Not as fast as he used to be but he\'s smart and would stabilize the D. As for forwards i\'d love it if they got Ryder, Morrison or even Nagy. Nagy hasn\'t been great but a new team might turn things around.\r\n\r\nIn the least he\'d be a affordable signing because he certainly won\'t get the 3.75mil he made last season.\r\n\r\nOn another note...I think it\'d be SWEET if we got Tucker. Hard nosed younger version of Gary Roberts with a bit of Oliwa which I miss. Think that\'d go a long way towards toughening us up. \r\n\r\nAs for Streit, are you serious John? How are Steit\'s 62pts (13g, 49a) anything at all like Rachunek\'s 13pts (4g, 9a). Only advtange, and I say that lightly, that Rachunek might have is he\'s better defensively.\r\n\r\nEither way, the Devs have a way of turning that around and Streit I think would be worth it and definitely better then what we had last yr.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Personally I would’ve loved to see the Devs get Rolston. He has a cannon for a shot which’d work real well on our pp and he plays both ends well.

I don’t know who they’ll get noon today but I hope Lou makes a serious but smart splash in free agency.

I can see them getting Jason Smith. Not as fast as he used to be but he’s smart and would stabilize the D. As for forwards i’d love it if they got Ryder, Morrison or even Nagy. Nagy hasn’t been great but a new team might turn things around.

In the least he’d be a affordable signing because he certainly won’t get the 3.75mil he made last season.

On another note…I think it’d be SWEET if we got Tucker. Hard nosed younger version of Gary Roberts with a bit of Oliwa which I miss. Think that’d go a long way towards toughening us up.

As for Streit, are you serious John? How are Steit’s 62pts (13g, 49a) anything at all like Rachunek’s 13pts (4g, 9a). Only advtange, and I say that lightly, that Rachunek might have is he’s better defensively.

Either way, the Devs have a way of turning that around and Streit I think would be worth it and definitely better then what we had last yr.

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]]> By: John Fischer http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18864 John Fischer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:16:30 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18864 Mark S: I'd love Bouwmeester, but not at the cost of an offer sheet. All that will serve is for the Devils to mortgage more of their future for one guy and to proclaim to every GM that the Devils' RFAs are open season. A trade would be much better and considering who they got for Jokinen, the Devils could swindle one with Florida. I have NO idea what they are thinking down there.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18864','John Fischer'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18864','John Fischer','Mark S: I\'d love Bouwmeester, but not at the cost of an offer sheet. All that will serve is for the Devils to mortgage more of their future for one guy and to proclaim to every GM that the Devils\' RFAs are open season. A trade would be much better and considering who they got for Jokinen, the Devils could swindle one with Florida. I have NO idea what they are thinking down there.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Mark S: I’d love Bouwmeester, but not at the cost of an offer sheet. All that will serve is for the Devils to mortgage more of their future for one guy and to proclaim to every GM that the Devils’ RFAs are open season. A trade would be much better and considering who they got for Jokinen, the Devils could swindle one with Florida. I have NO idea what they are thinking down there.
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]]> By: Steve Stirling http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18863 Steve Stirling Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:24:38 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18863 Heh, the Bergen Record is reporting we're looking at Hossa. Is he the new Sheldon Souray?! Sources tell me Hossa is a veritable lock to come to NJ. The Pens are expected to trade his negotiation rights over to us any minute for a thimble and a bag of cocktail peanuts. The deal is all but done. (Note: should this actually happen I'll gladly eat my words)<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18863','Steve Stirling'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18863','Steve Stirling','Heh, the Bergen Record is reporting we\'re looking at Hossa. Is he the new Sheldon Souray?! \r\n\r\nSources tell me Hossa is a veritable lock to come to NJ. The Pens are expected to trade his negotiation rights over to us any minute for a thimble and a bag of cocktail peanuts. The deal is all but done. \r\n\r\n(Note: should this actually happen I\'ll gladly eat my words)'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Heh, the Bergen Record is reporting we’re looking at Hossa. Is he the new Sheldon Souray?!

Sources tell me Hossa is a veritable lock to come to NJ. The Pens are expected to trade his negotiation rights over to us any minute for a thimble and a bag of cocktail peanuts. The deal is all but done.

(Note: should this actually happen I’ll gladly eat my words)

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]]> By: Mark S http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18862 Mark S Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:20:04 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18862 Say no to Marleau... Say no to Morrison.. Say Yes to Boumeester. Signed to an offer sheet paying 3.9M a year would cost us a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Not like I want that but FLA needs offense with Joikenen traded...they also have like 4 UFA defensemen....Gionta and Greene! Oh, and Malone's contract averages 4.5 a year but is front loaded (as many are these days). Heck Gomez got $10 mil for last year! I have t ask though, are these guys going to be as motivated when they're playing for 3 million when two years earlier they were getting paid 7 mil? Sounds like an excuse to get lazy....<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18862','Mark S'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18862','Mark S','Say no to Marleau...\r\nSay no to Morrison..\r\n\r\nSay Yes to Boumeester. Signed to an offer sheet paying 3.9M a year would cost us a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Not like I want that but FLA needs offense with Joikenen traded...they also have like 4 UFA defensemen....Gionta and Greene! \r\n\r\nOh, and Malone\'s contract averages 4.5 a year but is front loaded (as many are these days). Heck Gomez got $10 mil for last year! I have t ask though, are these guys going to be as motivated when they\'re playing for 3 million when two years earlier they were getting paid 7 mil? Sounds like an excuse to get lazy....'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Say no to Marleau…
Say no to Morrison..

Say Yes to Boumeester. Signed to an offer sheet paying 3.9M a year would cost us a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Not like I want that but FLA needs offense with Joikenen traded…they also have like 4 UFA defensemen….Gionta and Greene!

Oh, and Malone’s contract averages 4.5 a year but is front loaded (as many are these days). Heck Gomez got $10 mil for last year! I have t ask though, are these guys going to be as motivated when they’re playing for 3 million when two years earlier they were getting paid 7 mil? Sounds like an excuse to get lazy….

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]]> By: Adam Jones http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18861 Adam Jones Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:20:32 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18861 There is absolutly no way Brenden Morrisson will work with Lou ever again. Not after him being benched for 15 straight games before being traded clear across the continent.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18861','Adam Jones'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18861','Adam Jones','There is absolutly no way Brenden Morrisson will work with Lou ever again. Not after him being benched for 15 straight games before being traded clear across the continent.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> There is absolutly no way Brenden Morrisson will work with Lou ever again. Not after him being benched for 15 straight games before being traded clear across the continent.
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]]> By: Randy http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18860 Randy Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:47:35 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18860 Patrick Marleau has two more years at $6.5. He also has a no-trade clause that kicks in on 7/1/08. the Sharks only played 4 defensemen in the playoffs and Campbell might be on his way out. Send the Sharks Corrente and a # 1 draft pick and it might happen. I would love to have Bouwmeester; however, the draft picks you have to give up on offer sheets to RFA is just not worth it. Florida just obtained two defensemen in the Oli J. trade. The Devs could send Zajac and draft pick to Florida for the rights to Bouwmeester. The Devs need a first line Center!! If they can pull it off, Marleau could be the man.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18860','Randy'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18860','Randy','Patrick Marleau has two more years at $6.5. He also has a no-trade clause that kicks in on 7\/1\/08. the Sharks only played 4 defensemen in the playoffs and Campbell might be on his way out. Send the Sharks Corrente and a # 1 draft pick and it might happen. I would love to have Bouwmeester; however, the draft picks you have to give up on offer sheets to RFA is just not worth it. Florida just obtained two defensemen in the Oli J. trade. The Devs could send Zajac and draft pick to Florida for the rights to Bouwmeester. The Devs need a first line Center!! If they can pull it off, Marleau could be the man.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Patrick Marleau has two more years at $6.5. He also has a no-trade clause that kicks in on 7/1/08. the Sharks only played 4 defensemen in the playoffs and Campbell might be on his way out. Send the Sharks Corrente and a # 1 draft pick and it might happen. I would love to have Bouwmeester; however, the draft picks you have to give up on offer sheets to RFA is just not worth it. Florida just obtained two defensemen in the Oli J. trade. The Devs could send Zajac and draft pick to Florida for the rights to Bouwmeester. The Devs need a first line Center!! If they can pull it off, Marleau could be the man.
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]]> By: Steve Stirling http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18859 Steve Stirling Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:29:20 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18859 Shasbah, I like Streit. Maybe I'm not giving the efforts of Martin and Oduya last year enough credit, because as <a href="http://www.inlouwetrust.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">you pointed out John</a> they did step it up. Even with that though, my gut feeling is that neither will take it to the next level. Hossa would be nice, and we do have the cash to get him, I just don't know that he'd want to play here. He doesn't fit the mold so to speak, and I bet he's looking for a team that will pay AND operates a run-and-gun offense a la Pittsburgh. Who knows though, people were reporting Lou made a pitch for him at the deadline. And did you guys see the contract TB gave Malone?! 7 mil per for the next 2 seasons?!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18859','Steve Stirling'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18859','Steve Stirling','Shasbah, I like Streit. Maybe I\'m not giving the efforts of Martin and Oduya last year enough credit, because as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inlouwetrust.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">you pointed out John<\/a> they did step it up. Even with that though, my gut feeling is that neither will take it to the next level. \r\n\r\nHossa would be nice, and we do have the cash to get him, I just don\'t know that he\'d want to play here. He doesn\'t fit the mold so to speak, and I bet he\'s looking for a team that will pay AND operates a run-and-gun offense a la Pittsburgh. Who knows though, people were reporting Lou made a pitch for him at the deadline. \r\n\r\nAnd did you guys see the contract TB gave Malone?! 7 mil per for the next 2 seasons?!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Shasbah, I like Streit. Maybe I’m not giving the efforts of Martin and Oduya last year enough credit, because as you pointed out John they did step it up. Even with that though, my gut feeling is that neither will take it to the next level.

Hossa would be nice, and we do have the cash to get him, I just don’t know that he’d want to play here. He doesn’t fit the mold so to speak, and I bet he’s looking for a team that will pay AND operates a run-and-gun offense a la Pittsburgh. Who knows though, people were reporting Lou made a pitch for him at the deadline.

And did you guys see the contract TB gave Malone?! 7 mil per for the next 2 seasons?!

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]]> By: Mark S http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-18856 Mark S Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:52:11 +0000 http://www.2manadvantage.com/2008/06/29/rampant-speculation-and-whistful-predictions-wordpress-sucks-edition/#comment-18856 I could see going big up front and trying to land Hossa. It's nuts, I know, but he went hard at the deadline, the number of teams with space to get him is somewhat limited especially considering competition for $ from Sundin, Jagr, Redden, Campbell. I'd see Lou focusing on signing Bryce and Pando and then going outside for one big name. Too many new faces disrupts the chemistry. With 7 defencemen already on board, he might look for a possible trade for a backliner as teh F/A guys out there will either be too expensive or more of what we already have. My wish list... 1. Sign Hossa to bolster the front lines. 2. Trade Gionta, Greene or Vish, and a 2nd rounder to Florida for Boumeester. Otherwise, go offer sheet for him. 3. I agree in bringing in Laraque for toughness. 4. Cut Sarge loose. 5. Contingency if no Hossa...go for Orpik and Ryder.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('18856','Mark S'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('18856','Mark S','I could see going big up front and trying to land Hossa. It\'s nuts, I know, but he went hard at the deadline, the number of teams with space to get him is somewhat limited especially considering competition for $ from Sundin, Jagr, Redden, Campbell. I\'d see Lou focusing on signing Bryce and Pando and then going outside for one big name. Too many new faces disrupts the chemistry. With 7 defencemen already on board, he might look for a possible trade for a backliner as teh F\/A guys out there will either be too expensive or more of what we already have. \r\n\r\nMy wish list...\r\n\r\n1. Sign Hossa to bolster the front lines.\r\n2. Trade Gionta, Greene or Vish, and a 2nd rounder to Florida for Boumeester. Otherwise, go offer sheet for him.\r\n3. I agree in bringing in Laraque for toughness. \r\n4. Cut Sarge loose.\r\n5. Contingency if no Hossa...go for Orpik and Ryder.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I could see going big up front and trying to land Hossa. It’s nuts, I know, but he went hard at the deadline, the number of teams with space to get him is somewhat limited especially considering competition for $ from Sundin, Jagr, Redden, Campbell. I’d see Lou focusing on signing Bryce and Pando and then going outside for one big name. Too many new faces disrupts the chemistry. With 7 defencemen already on board, he might look for a possible trade for a backliner as teh F/A guys out there will either be too expensive or more of what we already have.

My wish list…

1. Sign Hossa to bolster the front lines.
2. Trade Gionta, Greene or Vish, and a 2nd rounder to Florida for Boumeester. Otherwise, go offer sheet for him.
3. I agree in bringing in Laraque for toughness.
4. Cut Sarge loose.
5. Contingency if no Hossa…go for Orpik and Ryder.

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