Comments for February 23, 2012 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 16 out of 16 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:34 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19598 so Carter and Richards 11 mill until 2022 for JJ, Schenn, Simmonds, rd 1&2 2012 picks ...? Dean, it's been a slice. - Ryan Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:15:49 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19596 Isle B., the disconnect is where you say the Rangers woudl "gut their team to bring in Rick Nash". I am certainly not taking the position that they should "gut the team", but I don't think trading Dubinsky and prospects/picks is anywhere close to "gutting". Take a look at this thread, which has lots of exchanges on the topic, would love to hear you and Jeff make your arguments in the forum rather than this less-interactive comments to the Rambles: http://www.dobberhockey.com/index.php?p=910793&posted=1&jfile=showthread.php&option=com_jfusion&Itemid=93#post910793 - Santo aka Ross10019 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:25:19 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19595 Jeff, I totally agree with you. I honestly haven't seen this opinion voiced anywhere else, but why would the Rangers, a team on pace for the President's Trophy, gut their team to bring in Rick Nash? This reminds me of the Devils getting Kovalchuk a couple of years ago. It totally derailed a division-winning team and they got easily bounced out of the playoffs by the Flyers. Let teams like the Kings and Capitals, who are tremendous disappointments, go out and pay the freight on bringing in Rick Nash. It can't hurt as they are both going nowhere as presently constituted. A team like the Rangers needs only to prune the hedges and make the kind of moves the Red Wings, Avalanche and Flyers have made in the past few days. - Isle B. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:15:19 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19593 Glencross practices on the top line with Iggy and Jokinen today. - Jer Bu Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:09:58 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19592 Jeff, have to respectfully disagree on your take re Nash/NYR. Despite such solid young core of DelZ/McD/STepan, the window for the NYR to win a Cup is NOW, and over the next 3 years or so, in other words when guys like Gaborik, Richards and especially Lundqvist start to decline. A guy like Nash IMMEDIATELY increases their chances at a Cup this year and for the next few years, and I think he will be monstrous in that regard despite his previous struggles with CBJ. The one knock is lockerroom chemistry, namely does Sather want to mess with what is obviouslyl a tight lockerroom - I think the answer to that is YES, if it brings them that much closer to winning a Cup this year, and the players will buy into that and they have enough leaders in that room (Cally, Richards, Lundy) to make sure it results in minimal impact on the players and their performance. In the end, the players will know that getting that closer to the Cup takes precedence over friendships and allegiances, and they are professionals who must deal with the fact that this is a business, after all. So as much as they won't like a Dubinsky (obvious candidate) being traded, they'll live with it and move on. In Sather's shoes, I go hard at Nash for these reasons. A guy like Jones will help secondary scoring, a guy like Nash brings size and elite skill that is rare in this league. You bring Nash in you immediately give Lundqvist that much more immediate goal support, which will be huge in their quest for the Cup, plus Nash' size will come in handy in the playoffs. - Santo aka Ross10019 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:50:37 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19591 Indeed, that pass from Karlsson was spectacular. Nice eye JM!! - Pengwin7 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:36:47 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19590 I may be a bit biased since I own him in my two money leagues, but I'm not convinced Michalek tipped the puck in on Karlsson's shot. Anyone else see that live? The angle on the NHL.com video doesn't show it from a great angle. I liked the point about Carlo. He is constantly injured so he's unlikely ever to be a "healthy" scratch. However, this might be the first team he's been on that doesn't need him to be healthy to produce on the PP with both Pietrangelo and Shattenkirk on the blueline. It's amazing to see how many games he's missed over the course of his career...the total must be nearly the amount of games he's played. - Marc Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:15:59 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19589 once a scepter, always a scepter... love it when you crank out these ramblins angus. keep up the great job and thanks again. go canes?yes. uhh yeahh jfaulk for norris..? - Phil Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:48:09 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19588 Two more assists for Karlsson last night, or three more points for Karlsson last night, but not two more goals. - Ryan Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:39:56 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19587 Taras - thanks for update. Downie replaces Olver. Interesting line - lots of grit there. - Jeff Angus Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:09:10 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19586 Lidstrom, Chara, Weber.... any other contenders? Edler's been good but he's not at that level. - Jeff Angus Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:08:35 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19585 Who would be other Norris candidates this season aside from Karlsson? I have not been keeping up with defensive prowess this season as much as I usually do. - Ross The Boss Palmer Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:55:27 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19583 The Michalek dangle was nice, but that pass from Karlsson was nuts! Goal line to opposing blue line, banked off the boards, right on the tape. Perhaps Don Cherry should use that clip when he talks about putting the red line back in instead of showing random crap passes... - Jason MacFadyen Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:56:44 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19582 That video shows why Wideman has been passed around the league. Terrible defensively. I think McPhee's days are numbered. - DuklaNation Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:02:28 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19581 Pavelski speculated as the base- makes sense- hes clutch with great character/work ethic. Two thoughts though- he certainly doesnt replace Nash and what a harsh turn for Pavelski owners- lol! - Karlos El Taco Piquante Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:57:28 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4413-february-23-2012#comment-19580 Colorado played with Downie-O'Reilly-Landeskog as top line. Duchene-Stastny-Hejduk and then olver played with winnik and jones on third line - Taras Bagan Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:41:33 +0100