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The Board of Governors meeting was held today, decisions made included:

-unanimously approving the relocation of the Thrashers to Winnipeg

-boarding penalties would be called for hitting a defenseless player causing the player to hit the boards "violently or dangerously"

-a penalty will be called for hits to the head were the players head is targeted and the main point of impact


I think those are good rule changes, hopefully now we can avoid all of hits to the head that are far too common in todays game

The Board of Governors meeting was held today, decisions made included:

-unanimously approving the relocation of the Thrashers to Winnipeg

-boarding penalties would be called for hitting a defenseless player causing the player to hit the boards "violently or dangerously"

-a penalty will be called for hits to the head were the players head is targeted and the main point of impact


I think those are good rule changes, hopefully now we can avoid all of hits to the head that are far too common in todays game

I like the idea of picking up Jan Hejda. A defensive minded defenseman ready to contribute and an offensive defenseman through the draft.

Me likey!

I like the idea of picking up Jan Hejda. A defensive minded defenseman ready to contribute and an offensive defenseman through the draft.

Me likey!

Would love to see Etem play for the Ducks.

Would love to see Etem play for the Ducks.

Ryder will be back.

I could see them letting Kaberle go, though.

Ryder will be back.

I could see them letting Kaberle go, though.

TB...i wouldnt be surprised if we keep both. wouldn't totally hate it either.

Solemate...not a bad idea. if you dump kaberle...get someone solid defensively like hejda...and then a murphy or beaulieu in the draft. they're both probably a year out at minimum, but kampfer can hold us over if need be

TB...i wouldnt be surprised if we keep both. wouldn't totally hate it either.

Solemate...not a bad idea. if you dump kaberle...get someone solid defensively like hejda...and then a murphy or beaulieu in the draft. they're both probably a year out at minimum, but kampfer can hold us over if need be

what do you guys think is harder to come across, a 1C or a 1D?

RNH has potential to be a 1C
Larsson has potential to be a 1D

im sure tambo will pick RNH, but man larsson is tempting

also, french, that news caught me by surprise as well. i would like him back and put back that smyth-horcoff-hemsky lineup, but i cant see it happening (unless youre gonna take souray )

what do you guys think is harder to come across, a 1C or a 1D?

RNH has potential to be a 1C
Larsson has potential to be a 1D

im sure tambo will pick RNH, but man larsson is tempting

also, french, that news caught me by surprise as well. i would like him back and put back that smyth-horcoff-hemsky lineup, but i cant see it happening (unless youre gonna take souray )

if all your needs are equal...i think you have to go 1C

if all your needs are equal...i think you have to go 1C

fair enough. id rather draft a C than overpay for one in the FA market (not that richards would want to come here ) to this day, i wish tambo acquired picks 1 AND 2 last year. wishful thinking though

anyways,

The New York Times is reporting the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers will play at Citizens Bank Park in the next Winter Classic game.

The annual outdoor game will be played on Jan. 2, because Sunday, Jan. 1 is scheduled to be the final week of the NFL's regular season.

Citizens Bank Park is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies.

The newspaper reported the details of the game on its website on Tuesday.


there will be no outdoor game in canada next year too

fair enough. id rather draft a C than overpay for one in the FA market (not that richards would want to come here ) to this day, i wish tambo acquired picks 1 AND 2 last year. wishful thinking though

anyways,

The New York Times is reporting the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers will play at Citizens Bank Park in the next Winter Classic game.

The annual outdoor game will be played on Jan. 2, because Sunday, Jan. 1 is scheduled to be the final week of the NFL's regular season.

Citizens Bank Park is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies.

The newspaper reported the details of the game on its website on Tuesday.


there will be no outdoor game in canada next year too

I see Oilers drafting RNH, but I like Larsson way more than him. Maybe Oilers can drafted a G too?

I see Oilers drafting RNH, but I like Larsson way more than him. Maybe Oilers can drafted a G too?

there are going to be a LOT of good teams next year

Blackhawks need to get some wingers for their bottom lines.....having good 2nd and 3rd line guys is what won us that cup...

there are going to be a LOT of good teams next year

Blackhawks need to get some wingers for their bottom lines.....having good 2nd and 3rd line guys is what won us that cup...

I think a real 1D is harder to come by, but i'd rather take a 1C.and yeah i know that doesnt make sense.

I think a real 1D is harder to come by, but i'd rather take a 1C.and yeah i know that doesnt make sense.

We need to find some way to re-sign Bieksa. He has stated he will sign for less to stay with Vancity.

Am I the only one that says 1D?

All those years watching the trap has swayed my mind

I think a 1D is more harder to come by nowadays. It's so hard to develop D-Men because of all the responsibilities the D-Man needs to do for his team to succeed.

People want to score goals. Not bring the puck up, pass it, get laid out and then backskate once the opposing side gets the puck. People could care less about the primary assist. Let alone, the secondary but defense has a place in my heart.

Being an elite defenseman isn't all about skill set. It's an art to play D.

"People" being the fans or the players? Either way, I definitely think a #1 Defenseman is harder to come by than a top line center. However, I think each position is tough to master in its own way.......I don't believe too much in saying ___ position is harder to play than ____ position. I started out as a D then moved to forward and whenever I go back to D I always find it a bit easier for some reason.

Speaking of Centers, hope the Leafs can land somebody that will compliment Phil, cause Bozak is complete garbage and is a 3rd line Center on any other team

People = fans.

To me, there's nothing better then that first tape-to-tape breakout pass. Then, the sound of puck hitting the blade is music to my ears.

blueline to blueline

kaberle