Comments for January 07, 2013 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 11 out of 11 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:07 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23689 I logged into my download area and do not see any revised fantasy guide dated today? We don't need to buy it again, do we? Thanks - Front89 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:41:31 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23686 I realize you were probably getting ready for a 48 game season for some time now, but holy hell. That was quick! - Teh Doktor Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:36:31 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23680 About the nine game limit... I would guess that it's still in place because the NHL agreed to have the same ELC system as in the last CBA pretty early on in the negotiation. I don't think that was re-opened after they put that issue to rest. It's not watertight, but I'd say it's a pretty good likelyhood that it's the same limits for ELC players. - Dakkster Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:06:19 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23677 Bettman- I doubt he's going anywhere (his job went back to cushy for the next 10yrs), I doubt that all the owners are happy with him, but lets face it- not all owners are treated equal. If the Phoenix situation doesnt improve,then his ouster might be sooner,but otherwise I think were stuck with him unfortunately. While highly paid players like Kesler,Garrison drew salaries for all/most of this lockout, once the first paycheque does arrive, Scott Gomez will return as the most overpaid NHLer, while Wade Redden never relenquished his AHL crown. Rumour has it Marian Gaborik pulled his groin while mocking the flight attendant doing the 'in case of emergency demonstration'. Whose Tim Thomas again? - Rollie1967 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:56:29 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23676 What time today will the updated guide be posted? - Late Round Gem Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:40:30 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23675 A couple of comments: * NHL Centre Ice package for free? Free is a bad word in most businesses. I think the NHL will show exactly what they are made of and it won't be offering anything for free. * Bettman stepping down? Unlikely. Bettman represents the will of the owners. I think he is doing his job and doubt the owners have much issue with the way he is doing it. And third point, only because I have never posted here before and it is my biggest beef with the NHL, why oh why does southern Ontario only have one NHL team? NY / NJ area has 3. Southern Cal has 3. The fact that there aren't 3 in southern Ont is the only reason that the Maple Leafs still have fans and are the most valuable sports franchise. Did I just answer my own question? - rev_mgr Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:04:39 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23673 I would not be surprised to see Malkin get 80 points in this shortened season - Ross The Boss Palmer Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:14:43 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23672 Really the Marlies situation I'snt all that bleak... They lose Frattin... Komarov comes back over... and maybe Aucoin or Kadri get a call up... We are currently sitting a couple forwards a night to keep a rotation... and we have guys like Colborne, Ashton, Deschamps, Scott, D'Amigo skating on our 3rd and 4th lines.. they should all be in top 6 roles at this level... losing 2 = more playing time for Brad Ross and Kenny Ryan... and a likely call ups for Tyler Brenner and Andrew Cresenzi who should be at the AHL level anyway... Also coasting in the E is Sammy Carrick who is getting stronger at Pro and Jamie Devane who is a Fighter who is struggleing... On D Marlies have Gardiner going up... maybe Ranger (or can be signed by anouther NHL team)... Holzer may get a call up too if the leafs Elect to keep Morgan Reilly in Jr... Kostka, Fraser, Gysbers, Yeo and Blacker would be our top 5 with Holzer, Ranger or a couple of signed guys (personally I want Phil Oreskovic back)... The D is pretty good... In net at the moment Rynnas or Scrivens goes up, Scrivens looks like shit, but he is loved by the fans and management, Rynnas is playing much stronger that Ben thus far... Who ever is not with the leafs can handle the Net for the Marlies with Owuya as backup (who is having a rough year, I believe lack of playing time is the issue cause for 2 months we had 3 goalies up)... If Leafs bring in Luongo or other, then our netminding stays as is... OKC and Hershey are the big suffering teams... OK loses its top weapons (but its other kids like Pless, Cornet,ect can fill the void a bit) If Khabibulin isnt playing or they need Yann Danis... OKC with drop like a rock on the backs of young netminders Olivier Roy and Tyler Bunz.... Hershey doesnt have much offence this year (first time in a while we can say that)... but when they lose Braden Holtby, they will rely on Dany Sabourin (who is aging) and Phillip Grubbauer (who I have never felt was a good goalie)... Houston is a real loser, as will be Springfeild... Eddie Lack is hurt and Chicago is relying on Matt Climie... if Loungo gets traded in teh next 2 weeks, Chicago will be signing a new netminder to go with the very green Joe Cannata, ane Climie will be going up... Charlotte could be a hurting unit as Justin Peters is likey to go up... Dan Ellis is a UFA... if anouther teams steals him they are out of goalies... That said I feel Carolina may sign Ellis and leave Peters down... Also remeber no Re-Entry waivers in the new agreement... older Vet players can get frequent call ups this season... Meaning Guy like Mark Mancari, Keith Aucoin, Jeff Taffe, Marty St. Pierre, T.J Hensick, can recieve quick recalls... and only clear if they are reassigned down... rather than before when you could lose them both ways.... - Jason_Banks Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:45:23 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23671 We back. - Pengwin7 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:38:58 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23670 Nice to have hockey back. The NHL won't get my money for a while, but hey, hockeypools, why not. Not sure if I believe it, but I heard that the Leafs are now officially mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Does anyone know if that's true? - Finnbar Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:29:40 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/24-rambling/5160-january-07-2013#comment-23669 Didn't Crosby pull that same move on Zidlicky twice in that game? - letangerang58 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:55:47 +0100