tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post6003069000778533395..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: No Qualifying Offer For NovotnyJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-83812342023119886122007-06-26T11:36:00.000-04:002007-06-26T11:36:00.000-04:00I thought we could at least trade Beech for sixer ...I thought we could at least trade Beech for sixer of PBR and a pack of smokes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-5729993463768133152007-06-26T11:33:00.000-04:002007-06-26T11:33:00.000-04:00i think giving him multiple opportunities to cente...i think giving him multiple opportunities to center the #1 line with the best LW in the world qualifies as a 'fair chance'. he stinks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-85215486052530831542007-06-26T10:16:00.000-04:002007-06-26T10:16:00.000-04:00It's a shame about Novotny, as I don't think we ev...It's a shame about Novotny, as I don't think we ever really got the chance to see what he could do for the Caps. My sense is that he completely shut down after being traded from a Stanley Cup contender.<BR/><BR/>The silence in the VC (from fans and media) compared to HSBC must have been deafening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-86353234050568766122007-06-26T09:57:00.000-04:002007-06-26T09:57:00.000-04:00You know, based on the deals that the Hartnells of...You know, based on the deals that the Hartnells of the world are commanding, Zubie's demands seem cheap. Personally, I think GMGM blew it by letting him go. Hartnell hasnt cracked 50 points once in his NHL career; Zubie has done so twice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-31297378073188642692007-06-26T09:32:00.000-04:002007-06-26T09:32:00.000-04:00I am glad to see the Caps clearing some of the dea...I am glad to see the Caps clearing some of the deadwood out of the ranks. It frees up space for the drafted talent to start working together in Hershey. I think getting rid of Max II was a good thing. I think he was topped out at the AHL level - he never could take over the number one spot from Cassivi. Also, keeping Cassivi around can only help Nuevirth who is projected to be an NHL #1 but is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-8100879246133246092007-06-26T08:31:00.000-04:002007-06-26T08:31:00.000-04:00Yes, I can picture Beech finding success in a diff...Yes, I can picture Beech finding success in a different environment: The AHL.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-22988236143999979812007-06-26T00:07:00.000-04:002007-06-26T00:07:00.000-04:00I have fearful visions of Beech finding an environ...I have fearful visions of Beech finding an environment where something key is just a little different and we see him find success down the road. The guy has a lot of talent. Of course, he's 26 and that's starting to get a little late to still be hoping to hit your stride these days.<BR/><BR/>Novotny wasn't impressive, but did he have a fair chance? I honestly can't remember how much ice time he Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-68323992169003085152007-06-25T23:36:00.000-04:002007-06-25T23:36:00.000-04:00I'm kinda glad Beech wasn't qualified. He's been ...I'm kinda glad Beech wasn't qualified. He's been given too many opportunities, already. Will he become that "Mark Recchi-type player", as was once touted. Ha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-49296331407204889472007-06-25T21:35:00.000-04:002007-06-25T21:35:00.000-04:001) Have to agree with your question as per the Her...1) Have to agree with your question as per the Hershey goaltending situation. Yes, they need to ice a competitive team. BUT they are a DEVELOPMENTAL squad. There to develop talent for the NHL level<BR/>2) Cassivi for all his heroics in the AHL playoffs the last 2 years is NOT an NHL prospect. Goalies like any other player, need to play to improve. <BR/>3) So is Hershey there to help improve FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-28710371964318296312007-06-25T18:56:00.000-04:002007-06-25T18:56:00.000-04:00I think that exonerates me from last week's faux p...I think that exonerates me from last week's faux pas: Forgetting he was on the team.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.com