Athlétique.Canadien Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Panthers won't sign Belfour "Retire already. nudge nudge, know whatahmean, say no more?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Smart move..... Auld is going to surprise a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Lol, Belfour. Auld eh? He shouldn't be bad for them, and if he is I'm sure Keenan will fix it by getting a guy like Biron or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I think this means a trade in the making..with whom ??? we'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Florida's depth chart: Alex Auld Craig Anderson Jean-Marc Pelletier David Shantz Tyler Plante I have an odd feeling the Panthers won't start the season like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Wow! Belfour must be done, I thought he had a shot at Florida with Keenan calling the shots. But I guess he's done and needs to hang up the skates. I just can't see anyone else asking for his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I just can't see anyone else asking for his services. just wait till raycroft falls on his face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I wonder if eddie would be willing to be a backup somewhere... prolly not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I wonder if eddie would be willing to be a backup somewhere... prolly not. that would be his best option right now. It seems, tought,that his back is not 100% and thats why 2 teams turned him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Time for Ed to hang em' up....no shame in retiring due to a wonky back at his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 he shoul retire with dignity and not do like paul coffey...that was pathetic for a guy of his caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCeh Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) According to Keenan's discourse in The Palm Beach Post, the Panthers still want Belfour to backup Auld: General Manager Mike Keenan on Thursday refuted a report that the Panthers have decided against signing goaltender Ed Belfour. Quoting a source, Canadian sports channel TSN reported on its Web site that the team had "a sudden change of heart" and broke off negotiations with the 41-year-old goaltender. "It's news to me," he said when asked about the report. "We haven't closed the door on the situation. "We've been working through an evaluation, and that process is continuing. We've been in discussions with his agent, and it's possible he's told someone we're done talking. But if that's true, I'm not aware of it." [...] Belfour underwent a physical exam Tuesday and MRI Wednesday, but Keenan said he has yet to see the results of those tests. And even if they determine Belfour is healthy, Keenan said he wants to see the veteran on the ice before deciding. Belfour's perhaps biding his time, waiting for a Red Wings decision on his employment. He'd make a reported $1.5 million in Florida and only $500,000 plus incentives in Detroit, but he most covets the job as starting goalie. Belfour has never served as a backup since becoming a No. 1 goaltender in 1990. Eddie the Ego. Edited July 21, 2006 by MCeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I dont think it's about ego. If I were a pro goalie and I could pick my job, there is no way I'd be a backup. I can't dis a guy for wanting to actually play. Of course it might be healthier for eddie to play 25-30 games, but its tough to make that decision for yourself. one upshot is that if eddie goes as the #1 to detroit, they might want to upgrade at backup.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Contrary to what people in the Eastern Conference think, Aebischer is a legitimate #1 goalie (although probably better as a 1A guy, as the Habs propose) - I'd sign him over Belfour in, oh, about one second. It's amazing how sheer 'rep' overrides good sense. Detroit would be idiots to try to ride a broken-down 41-year old who showed no sign of adjusting to the 'new NHL'...but given their follies with hasek, nothing would surprise me. I'm just amazed Philly hasn't made Belfour an offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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