Tuesday's afternoon notes: Anaheim trades for Cogliano; NHL to get beer money
by Dirk Hoag on Jul 12, 2011 4:39 PM EDT
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PrintNow that the initial rush of free agency is past, teams are now looking to make minor moves to either make room for incoming prospects, or round out supporting areas of their roster. This afternoon, one such deal comes between Anaheim and Edmonton, with Andrew Cogliano heading to Orange County.
Follow after the jump for your afternoon hockey reading, which includes analysis of that deal, along with word that the NHL should now be able to cash in on a major sponsorship deal...
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How bout Josef Vasicek?
Can we add him to our top 6?
The truth is always the right answer....
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jul 12, 2011 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
That sounds like a question from the lost 2006 version of the Skate of the Union.
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Is this what it has come to?
Talking about trades that other teams are making while our management sits on their hands? I know the reasons why most likely, but its still frustrating.
Also, Beer is good.
BTW,
Dirk, I do appreciate having new content when there really isn’t any new developments. Not making any moves just frustrates me when we have holes in our offense.
by Preds of State on Jul 12, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't worry!
Poile is working on bringing Gretzky out of retirement as we speak!
In Beer news:
Anyone know who we contact to ask that Yazoo be added to available beers on all seating levels?
I’m sure it’s not allowed due to some sort of sponsorship deal but it’s worth a shot.
It probably does violate some sponsorship rule or something
Till then I’ll have to take advantage of the 2 for 1 at the Flying Saucer when all 5 preds are on the ice.
by Preds of State on Jul 12, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That the Ducks gave up a 2nd round pick for a question mark type player in Cogliano just shows how high the return can be once you get a week or so out from July 1st. Decent pickup for the Ducks, he’ll get a chance to play there at least.
by Grizzledbear on Jul 12, 2011 6:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Detriot accuses a Predator's blog of being elitist...
http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/methinks_myopia_might_not_fit_in_this_case/
Maybe we can chip in and get them a sense of humor for Christmas.
But the Winged Wheel is SOOOOO sacred! Pfft. It’s just a number. It’s not like putting a unicorn on the sweater or anything.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Or this monstrosity. If you want to complain about an undignified jersey, you should at least have some perspective.
SERIOUSLY GUYS, STOP TRYING TO TRADE PEKKA!!!
Part Predator, part Lightning.
Both the Ducks’ and Kings’ jerseys in the video there are some of the worst ever to grace the league.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Methinks is Shakespearean?
I thought JarJar Binks said that?
The truth is always the right answer....
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jul 12, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
WOOOOWWWWWWW! I’ll stop bitching about our ugly new home jersey! lmao!
by Shawn Kehoe on Jul 12, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
What a whiney little weeny that guy is. All kinds of indignation over very little……..hope he doesn’t have to deal with any severe issues anytime soon!
by Grizzledbear on Jul 12, 2011 7:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If you take a step back...
And realize it’s JUST A NUMBER, then the only reaction you can have to his article is absolute laughter, especially:
We’re myopic because a few of us feel that using the Winged Wheel, one of the most traditional icons in all of sports, as a punchline is stupid?
No, you’re myopic because you think the Winged Wheel is so sacred that you fail to realize the fact that the number a player uses reflects the player, not the team. If he does end up using 64, then Commodore may gain more of a reputation as being witty and humorous. Take a second to stop bowing down to a logo and realize that it’s JUST A NUMBER. It in no way tarnishes the reputation of the Winged Wheel. Have a sense of humor and realize how silly you sound.
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jul 12, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I am SOOOOOO glad Vokoun did not go to the Wings . . .
that would have been scary. I would rather face Howard in goal than Vokoun any day. Plus, I would not want to have to root against him.
Love Joel Ward, but what kind of universe are we in where Wardo’s salary is TWICE that of Vokoun? – its not like Vokoun’s game was falling off – he put up very good numbers on a crappy team. That Vokoun contract is baffling to me.
After watching that video, I have a little better understanding why Radulov has stayed in Russia. . . wow.
I love Radulov’s “what the hell is happening and why did you drive the car into the bedroom” facial expressions. Acting at its finest.
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jul 12, 2011 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey I must say, the Preds still have a lot of great up and coming prospects… Btw somebody said on a blog post back in the playoffs that Blum will be better than Fowler… Lol Weber would kill Fowler, but Blum is not even close to Cam’s level of play. Anyway, good luck for the future, the Ellis guy is really impressive. Looks like a mini Lubo!!!!
Preds are missing the obvious answer to the Radulov situation!
Teach this girl to speak English and sing country music, hook her up with Carrie Underwood, and next think you know, Radulov will be rocking a sweater with a guitar pick on the sleeve!
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