Looks like maybe Torres is done in the NHL. Good riddance.
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Raffi Torres on waivers.
Next years "hilarious" all-star write-in nominee.
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From HFBoard oiler fan, in analyzing MacT's management:
O.K. there has been a lot of talk on whether or not MacTavish has actually done a good job for us, most fans on this board are very basic in their analysis and I feel would change their opinion entirely if the team was successful.
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Hamonic for Eberle makes no sense. If the Isles were willing to take on Eberle's full salary they are just better off re-signing Okposo and trading Hamonic for prospects/picks.
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Assuming that the dollars and term are equal around the NHL, is his preference to remain in Winnipeg?
Byfuglien’s answer did not exactly sound like a ringing endorsement.
“I just want to put on a jersey, to be honest with you,” Byfuglien said. “I don’t mind Winnipeg at all. It’s close to home for me - it’s probably the closest I’ll ever get to play by home. There’s so many good things that I like about Winnipeg. I can do my outdoor stuff that I love to do.
“I have no problem being up there.”
Byfuglien’s laid-back style can sometimes cloud his intended impact, and it’s dangerous to read too much into one quote. But saying “I have no problem being up there” is different than “I want to be there.”
His response was almost reminiscent of Evander Kane’s vague answers about his interest in Winnipeg prior to last season’s trade. Kane then revealed to The Hockey News last summer that he asked for a trade out of Winnipeg “every offseason.”
The timing of Byfuglien’s comments Friday raised eyebrows, considering reports earlier this week suggested the Jets have pushed aside negotiations with Andrew Ladd on a long-term extension in an effort to focus on brokering a deal with Byfuglien.
We have no need for left shooting RWers as we don't do one timers.
That's good, because from that video it looks like Dadanov thrives off of breakaway speed and a wicked wrist shot. My only concern would be that absolutely no defender in that video took the body of a single forward. What a non-physical league. I would rather look to the Swedish league for players that could play in traffic. Or even Finland and Switzerland.
After saying that, Detroit will pick him up on a 4M/3 year contract and he'll be the next Zetterberg.
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"By Grabthar's hammer ... what a savings."
Besides Hall and Eberle. Which wingers on the oilers have any trade value, especially for a great young d man? They won't trade Hall, Eberle doesn't know what defense is, and Yakupov is the biggest bust of the last decade.
