Oyaji 9,309 Posted October 1, 2013 So the rumoured Kessel extension is supposedly 8 years @ $8m per yearI like Kessel a lot but that's way too much money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChesterCopperpot 4,181 Posted October 1, 2013 And it's official http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/kessel-maple-leafs-agree-to-8-year-contract-1.1874689 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChesterCopperpot 4,181 Posted October 1, 2013 So the rumoured Kessel extension is supposedly 8 years @ $8m per yearI like Kessel a lot but that's way too much money. Only Stamkos, Giroux and Geno have more points that him in the last two seasons - he's in the same ballpark as them money wise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caley 3,255 Posted October 1, 2013 Dear Pittsburgh, please title your tweets better. sincerely me. "Sid playing catcher. #BurghProud #Buctober http://instagram.com/p/e7neSiupIH/ "I mean, your average hockey fan is pretty homophobic already, don't make it so easy! To me, Kessel is making way too much money, he's just not a franchise player, I don't think. Yeah, yeah, I've heard the stuff about him being one of the few players to be in the Top 10 of goals and points in the last two seasons, he's also a streaky scorer who disappears for stretches and doesn't do a whole besides score (Not generally on the PK, doesn't do much defensively, has no physical game to speak of etc. etc.). And, I know all about undeserved extensions: I'm an Oilers fan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newb82 390 Posted October 1, 2013 Not looking forward to the Sabres getting housed at Detroit tomorrow night, followed by everyone on the team blaming everyone else for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew 5 Posted October 1, 2013 To me, Kessel is making way too much money, he's just not a franchise player, I don't think. Yeah, yeah, I've heard the stuff about him being one of the few players to be in the Top 10 of goals and points in the last two seasons, he's also a streaky scorer who disappears for stretches and doesn't do a whole besides score (Not generally on the PK, doesn't do much defensively, has no physical game to speak of etc. etc.). And, I know all about undeserved extensions: I'm an Oilers fan.Kessel is a crazy underrated set-up guy. You look at the passing ability he displayed last season, and in years previous, and it's easy to see he's more than just a sniper. He's also improved a ton on his back checking, he's no Datsyuk in that regard but he's hardly a liability either. He still has the stretches where he can't score but he was still integral to the team and put up a bunch of assists during that time. The age he is, the shot he has and the all round game to go with it makes it a good deal for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death From Above 4,281 Posted October 1, 2013 Eight year deals are barely a good idea if you have Gretzky or Lemieux let alone Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or Phil Kessel. It's astonishing how far bent over the league is to the PA these days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabremike 2,901 Posted October 1, 2013 Not looking forward to the Sabres getting housed at Detroit tomorrow night, followed by everyone on the team blaming everyone else for it.The only entertainment we are going to have all season is John Scott fighting people. In fact, I think that should be the top play in our playbook, where we send him out to clean house ala New Jack or 911 when we are getting beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odessasteps 12,652 Posted October 1, 2013 Imagine if they played N.W.A. When Scott came on the ice ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death From Above 4,281 Posted October 1, 2013 THIS IS EDMONTON'S YEAR Getting this in now while there's still time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newb82 390 Posted October 1, 2013 Imagine if they played N.W.A. When Scott came on the ice ... THAT WOULD BE AMAZING! As would the wailing and gnashing of teeth from the crusty old white people from the Buffalo sports media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 218 Posted October 2, 2013 Andrei Markov is the worst. The absolute dirt worst. His NHL days are long over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oyaji 9,309 Posted October 2, 2013 Fuck yeah, fighting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 218 Posted October 2, 2013 Leafs win. Reimer playing spectacular. Habs players getting stretchered. Habs players getting knocked out. Habs players turtling all night. This night is my hockey wet dream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewar 2,266 Posted October 2, 2013 Jets give up a shitty goal to start the season. Fuck, I hate hockey too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death From Above 4,281 Posted October 2, 2013 Don't worry Dubnyk gave it right back. Spoiler alert: this isn't going to end 2-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 218 Posted October 2, 2013 This Oilers team does not seem much different than last year's team so far. I was promised defence by Mr. Eakins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizium 1,881 Posted October 2, 2013 Dubnyk has looked shaky, but the Jets can't score. This is not a surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man Known as Dan 3,598 Posted October 2, 2013 Heck of a debut for Grabovski, the fit in.Washington is really darn good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 218 Posted October 2, 2013 Good fight in Oilers/Jets game. Nobody got hurt. Crowd loved it. I'm sure the media will be sure to mention it tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Spanish Waiter 2,639 Posted October 2, 2013 That dude Parros went down hard. Scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death From Above 4,281 Posted October 2, 2013 I like how the announcers have been all night THE GOALTENDERS AREN'T SHARP like this hasn't happened in the first week of every single season for ten thousand years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizium 1,881 Posted October 2, 2013 MOTHERFUCKING TROUBA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizium 1,881 Posted October 2, 2013 I...I love this kid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
