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I think he over paid. His stats are inflated because he plays next to Iggy. On another note, talk about bad drafting. The only good players they have drafted in the last 5 years is Phaneuf and Lombardi. But phaneuf was a gimme in that huge draft year. You'd think they'ed draft a C to play with iggy so they wouldn't have to pay 60pts guys like Langkow 5 million a year

i completely agree

i still don't see who beats anaheim

looks like Begin may get some rest b4 the playoffs

So then who is currently, right now, having a better second line C season then Koivu? And don't use Malkin.

Ya right, I forgot about that. Thanks

But, but its unrealistic that a team would have two guys who are number 1 worthy. Im talking about current league and economic dynamics, Koivu is one of if not the best 2nd line C. Obviously Id rather have the sakic/forseberg combo of the 90s but its unrealistic a reason would be good.

i have a question. Since Turris is signed for the rest of this season, does that mean the that Turris will have 1 less year to go through before being UFA eligible?

The criticisms of Saku Koivu have been well documented for the past few years. Aside from the idiot language arguements, it has mainly been concentrated on his point production. People have complained that Koivu has been a horrible 1st line centre and is grossely overpayed. I would like to make the case however, that although Koivu is probably not the greatest 1st line C, he would be the worst and he has been, all year... probably the best 2nd line C in the league at one of the most reasonable prices. Aside from Malkin (who is more of a 1B), there is not a single 2nd line C in the NHL who is statistically superior to Saku Koivu. Although Daniel Briere has 71 pts to Koivu's 56, he is a -23 with a 7 million dollar price tag. Brad Richards has only 61 pts, on is a -27. He too has a 7 million dollar price tag. Chris Drury, who has the same amount of pts as Koivu also has a 7 million dollar price and has the same +/-. Koivu has more pts and a similar if not better +/- than Brendan Morrow, Any Mcdonald, Doug Weight, Mike Fisher, Kyle Wellwood, Tim Connolly, Mike Cammalleri, Robert Lang, Mike Comrie, Patrick Marleau, Steven Weiss, Matt Cullen, Sergei Fedorov, Jochen Hecht and the list goes on. Also, we can't forget that Koivu makes as much is not less than many of these players. We also shouldn't forget that Koivu is, although having a lesser year than last year, having a better or similar season compared to some of the other 1st line C in the league; Tkachuk, Modano, and Bouchard. Keep in mind that I'm not writing this in reaction to anything I have read in these forums. I was just talking to some guys form work who watch 110% and read the journal. The next time anyone talks about Koivu not being good enough for this team, just bring up the information in this post.

great, no wonder Junior Hockey never survives in MTL.

I am incredibly excited for this! Juniors de Montreal How much are ticket's to Junior exactly? Like 10-15$ for decent seats? Or is it closer to 20$

AND WITH TONIGHTS LOSS TO THE BOSTON BRUINS.....THE MAPLE LAUGHS ARE....OFFICIALLY........ELIMINATED FROM THE PLAYOFFS!!!!

It isn't in the Middle of nowhere. That seems to be a popular belief about the est end of Montreal. There is a huge hotel and, Maisoneuve park across the street, it's a 5 minute walk from the metro, and its at the intersection of 2 major bus routes. Also, its a 5-10 minute drive from Mt Royal, and a 20 minute drive to downtown. Also, there are a lot of restaurants all along the street that its on. Also, teh cost of land downtown would have driven up ticket prices.

I love this!!! I like 5 minutes from Saputo Stadium.

probably the best source

i would prefer Buffalo. There's always the chance that Ovechkin completely takes over the playoffs and rips everything in his path. Buffalo has very little grit and Ryan Miller is grossly overrated.

What the Dali Lama should do is show up for the opening ceremonies. What can the Chinese gov't do? Arrest him infront of every major media outlet in the world?

i saw the Ovechkam last night, it was way too big. It took up over half the screen, you couldn't even see the game properly. I though that it was going to be like the Koivu cam when he came back from Cancer. This was ridiculous.

TSN It says that the team to face the Rangers would probably be an American team other than New Jersey and NYI as they want another market. My guess is Detroit, Chicago, Boston or Philidelphia as they would be the biggest rattings draw of the American cities.

So where was Plex tonight? Injured?

where was Plex tonight?

Ovechkin if they get in the playoffs.

The poll was started before Crosby got hurt. At that point Malkin hadn't put his team on his back yet, and was outside the top-10 in league scoring.

I can't beleive there are still guys who though they should be buyers!

he doesn't dress as well as Kirk Muller. The head coach has to have the best suits.