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Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:00 pm
by Shep
shooker wroteCOLONSuperMario wroteCOLONWhy in the world would they make this deal?? Only thing I can think of is to make room for another deal?
Why has downie now been traded 3 times? All I know is traded 3 times in his first 7 and a bit years while being an effective player, there has to be something behind the scenes. Maybe his complete piece of shit mentality on ice translates off of it. Who knows, I just think he has to be doing something to be traded this often.
I can't believe he went back to philly. Holmgren is just doing circles now lol.
He's a whackjob. I've played hockey with him before.
Weird that he's going back to Philly of all places though.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:08 pm
by Robin Hood
shooker wroteCOLONSuperMario wroteCOLONWhy in the world would they make this deal?? Only thing I can think of is to make room for another deal?
Why has downie now been traded 3 times? All I know is traded 3 times in his first 7 and a bit years while being an effective player, there has to be something behind the scenes. Maybe his complete piece of shit mentality on ice translates off of it. Who knows, I just think he has to be doing something to be traded this often.
I can't believe he went back to philly. Holmgren is just doing circles now lol.
Speculation. Matt Duchene has been on the record saying how critical Downie is to the team. They just quoted it on the radio. However, your point may have some validity if he was pissing off Patrick Roy lol. I like the deal for Philly. Anything to inject some life into them can be good I guess.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:13 pm
by Nick
as a giroux owner i hope downie plays on his wing & vice versa. IMO downie was awesome for the avs - i've loved his game and his BBKL stats so far this year.
Honestly a bit of a surprise to me. The fit seemed excellent in COL for Downie.
edit: I'd also add that IMO an emotionally invested player like Downie would appeal to a coach like Roy - who himself is fully invested and as a player laid it all out there in order to win.
A great situation for me would be if Downie ended up on grioux line, and the spot he vacated on the top line in the Avs is filled by the healthy return of McGinn (and not the logical choice of Landy).
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:27 pm
by shooker
SuperMario wroteCOLONshooker wroteCOLONSuperMario wroteCOLONWhy in the world would they make this deal?? Only thing I can think of is to make room for another deal?
Why has downie now been traded 3 times? All I know is traded 3 times in his first 7 and a bit years while being an effective player, there has to be something behind the scenes. Maybe his complete piece of shit mentality on ice translates off of it. Who knows, I just think he has to be doing something to be traded this often.
I can't believe he went back to philly. Holmgren is just doing circles now lol.
Speculation. Matt Duchene has been on the record saying how critical Downie is to the team. They just quoted it on the radio. However, your point may have some validity if he was pissing off Patrick Roy lol. I like the deal for Philly. Anything to inject some life into them can be good I guess.
my comments were entirely speculation but at the same time 3trades/7years + 12 games = red flag. I believe true character comes out in sport, and downie is a doucher on the ice so that is why I feel it may translate off of it. No doubt he has skill and is effective on the ice but he is up there with Lapierre and Kaleta for players I hope never play for the Canucks or in Lapierre's case, never again.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:31 pm
by shooker
Nick wroteCOLONas a giroux owner i hope downie plays on his wing & vice versa. IMO downie was awesome for the avs - i've loved his game and his BBKL stats so far this year.
Honestly a bit of a surprise to me. The fit seemed excellent in COL for Downie.
edit: I'd also add that IMO an emotionally invested player like Downie would appeal to a coach like Roy - who himself is fully invested and as a player laid it all out there in order to win.
A great situation for me would be if Downie ended up on grioux line, and the spot he vacated on the top line in the Avs is filled by the healthy return of McGinn (and not the logical choice of Landy).
I expect PA Parenteau to make his way back up to that line. Great chemistry with Duchene last year and a natural RW whereas Lando and McGinn are LW. ROR is also better on the left side, makes sense to keep everyone on their preferred side.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:35 pm
by Nick
Well shit... isn't Vinny fitting in nicely on Giroux's right... this could easily be an 0 and 3 situation for me, no added role for McGinn, reduced quality in line-mate if PaP leaves his line, Downie from RoR and Matty to a 3rd line spot in PHI...
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:37 pm
by Robin Hood
Yeah McGinn will keep his spot. Downie could see time with Giroux in the future though. I imagine lines will be jumbled.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:41 pm
by Nick
I feel like this trade could spark a few trades in bbkl..
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:43 pm
by KapG
Well I'm keeping talbot for sure since I no longer have four flyers
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:48 pm
by Nick
Ye, as a BBKLer I'm a big fan of Downie. But who knows - it sparks thoughts that can transfer to into making a deal happen.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:23 pm
by Lee
Gormley and Connolly called up.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:31 pm
by Nick
Exciting to finally see Gormley in action.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:49 pm
by The BBKL Insider
Nick wroteCOLONExciting to finally see Gormley in action.
yup, was a huge fan of his when he was a wildcat
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:36 pm
by kimmer
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:36 pm
by Lee
Nucks sign the sisters 4 years 7 per... per.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Fri Nov 01, 2013 2:28 pm
by The BBKL Insider
old news
paul reported it earlier in the day, see above
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Fri Nov 01, 2013 2:49 pm
by The BBKL Insider
BREAKING: Maple Leafs Carter Ashton suspended two games for a hit from behind.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:14 pm
by The BBKL Insider
ya so Ray Emery can't stop a puck but he can fight.
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:58 pm
by Tony
Fair Deals Steve wroteCOLONBREAKING: Maple Leafs Carter Ashton suspended two games for a hit from behind.
Well, that's 2 players I've had suspended this season ... am I in the lead?
Re: NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours
PostedCOLON Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:08 pm
by anton
ive had garbutt and kaleta suspended at the same time for the last 2 weeks. get on my level.