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08:07 PM on 08/07/12 
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Their styles of play are nothing alike.
really? Abrasive dmen who play on the edge with above average offensive skill? Feel like it would be more apparent if PK wasn't in the montreal system.
08:28 PM on 08/07/12 
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really? Abrasive dmen who play on the edge with above average offensive skill? Feel like it would be more apparent if PK wasn't in the montreal system.

One's a defensive-first player, and one isn't. Subban is all about the flashy play, something that has never been Pronger's style. Subban's far less physically intimidating and isn't looked upon to shut down opposing team's top lines like Pronger was.

They're both skilled offensively, but for completely different reasons. Subban's a great puck mover, and a good PP quarterback, while Pronger racks up points because of his booming slap shot and great hockey IQ.
08:43 PM on 08/07/12 
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The Habs actually use Subban in a shutdown role. They had to because of injuries in his rookie year and used him there regularly last year. He actually performed pretty well, much to my surprise.
08:45 PM on 08/07/12 
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6 years, $5.75 per for Skinner

a bit high for him already, no?
08:50 PM on 08/07/12 
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Right now, it's an overpayment because the Hurricanes were in the driver seat by re-signing him now instead of next year when he becomes a RFA. JR is basically paying for potential here because Skinner is capable of being worth that much in the long-run but the contract might look bad if the cap goes down and the UFA age changes. I'm fine with the deal now, though. Skinner didn't have as many points last season but his on-ice play improved a lot and he was the team's best forward before he got hurt. I just thought the Hurricanes could get him for a cheaper cost by extending him now instead of later.
08:51 PM on 08/07/12 
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yea thats true

I wish the Devils signed their guys early, ugh
08:57 PM on 08/07/12 
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Kinda unrelated but my cousin who lives in New Jersey died today. If the Devils and the Kings didn't play each other in the SCF my parents would have never made it out to see him for what was the last time.

Sorry to hear that, man. Very heavy.
11:24 PM on 08/07/12 
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That's some heavy shit, I'm sorry for your loss dude.

Sorry to hear that, man. Very heavy.

Thanks. I wish I could say I was close to my cousin but he was 49. He was like a little brother to my mom and grew up with my grandparents. I'm glad my mom got to see him one last time before he died. Guess it's a pretty good thing my parents are pretty die hard Kings fans.
10:45 AM on 08/08/12 
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lol Eklund.

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Flyers eyeing PK Subban?

Let me start by saying, as was the case with Weber, it is hard to imagine any offer sheet that would not be matched by Montreal which would land PK in Philly... That being said, the star D-man remains un-signed and I am starting to hear rumblings the two sides have had preliminary discussions regarding a trade. Subban is adored by the Flyers organization, and has had a turbulent path of sorts in Montreal. However, the Canadiens have way too much invested in Subban and his potential is way too great to not be looking for a VERY big return from Philly. The Habs, would likely want a D-man in return along with one of the Flyers top young forwards. Not saying it will happen, just saying the rumors are definitely out there.
11:17 AM on 08/08/12 
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Flyers should just stick with what they have at this point. They're going to be battling for the 8th seed regardless.

Fuck Gonchar, Subban, whatever other nonsense we have to hear about at this point.
11:21 AM on 08/08/12 
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battling for the 8th seed regardless?

Hmm....alright.
11:28 AM on 08/08/12 
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What is it about the city of Philadelphia that makes everybody so bitter, gloomy and negative all the time
11:33 AM on 08/08/12 
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I wonder the same thing.
11:40 AM on 08/08/12 
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I don't feel that way at all about the flyers. Just the phillies but we had our run and I'm happy with the moves they made. Cool with all Philly teams at the moment.
12:18 PM on 08/08/12 
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battling for the 8th seed regardless?

Hmm....alright.

Yeah, I think it is going to be a battle for them. They're a bottom 3 playoff team right now. They're a lot worse than last year unless their rookies see incredible growth.

Too many question marks in the top 6 forwards and their D is shit, while their goalie is a headcase.

It is reality. Defensively as a unit, they're bad and they did absolutely zero to upgrade their offense to combat that.

Combine this with Lavy's shit defensive system...it is going to be tougher than Flyers fans want to think.
 



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