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[godofthunder]

Ok, I know you responded with "WHo gives a ----?"

But just wondering everyones opinions. You got two players who literally gave their former teams the finger, to hightail it to a team they both thought would win them the cup, without having to do all the work. And it looks like karma is paying them a nice little visit. Whether you still respect the guys, or, in the majority, would like to see them dipped in glue, you got to wonder what will become of these two now.

Anyone think Selanne will remain in the NHL [of course, provided we get a season, '04-'05]? The Avs won't resign him, so I think, as he hinted at previously, he will return to Finland, where he will be treated as a hero. I think if he stays in the league, he will end up on a team like the Columbus Blue Jackets. I feel his days are done. Or, possibly, he will be asked to coach the Avs when Granato is fired in a few days. Just kidding [about the Selanne & the coach thing, not the Granato firing]

As for Kariya-do you think any GM will want this guy? I mean, he DOES still have skills left, but do you think GM's may be wary of his lying ways? He will never get a fat check ever again, and I can't see him settling for a measley paycheck. My guess is, if nothing good comes his way, he will end up as a NY Ranger.

[Just Duckie]

I think TS will go back to Finland. From what he has said this year, it doesn't seem like he likes playing in the NHL anymore and even though there are flashes of his former skills, it's pretty clear that he is just not the player he was.

PK could very well stay with the Avs. He's not a young player anymore, but he is on the upside of 30 and still has a lot of skill and could produce if he's healthy and if he plays with the right linemates. He certainly won't get his $10M, but if Forsberg does go back to Sweden for good, then the Avs could use some of PF's $ to resign PK. I think if the Avs get knocked out (which is almost a moot point now), they are going to go in a rebuilding mold and if Lacroix sees PK as part of Avs new core of players and his price is reasonable, I could see PK back with the Avs.

[lvsprt]

Don't care and don't care.

[Veca]

Don't care and don't care.

:nod: :nod: Them boys are old news......and pretty well washed up me thinks.... :th:

[Excoriar]

Hey... do you guys think Disney will pick the two of them up for a season of "Disney On Ice"? :tu:

[Arse McKnob]

As for Kariya-do you think any GM will want this guy? I mean, he DOES still have skills left, but do you think GM's may be wary of his lying ways? He will never get a fat check ever again, and I can't see him settling for a measley paycheck. My guess is, if nothing good comes his way, he will end up as a NY Ranger.

He'll get a middling salary, under whatever the new CBA structure is. A few million bucks. He put up decent points as an oft-injured spare part. Some offense starved team will want him and he'll deliver. Since when have scruples been a determining factor in signing people anyway? Never, at least not in professional sports. Sheesh, even Theo Fleury kept getting chances.

Selanne will get a job if he wants one, but he'll need to accept a very small contract and be willing to prove himself again. I think he'll retire and head back to Sweden as a demigod there.

[Stanislav Chistov]

As for Kariya-do you think any GM will want this guy? I mean, he DOES still have skills left, but do you think GM's may be wary of his lying ways? He will never get a fat check ever again, and I can't see him settling for a measley paycheck. My guess is, if nothing good comes his way, he will end up as a NY Ranger.

He'll get a middling salary, under whatever the new CBA structure is. A few million bucks. He put up decent points as an oft-injured spare part. Some offense starved team will want him and he'll deliver. Since when have scruples been a determining factor in signing people anyway? Never, at least not in professional sports. Sheesh, even Theo Fleury kept getting chances.

Selanne will get a job if he wants one, but he'll need to accept a very small contract and be willing to prove himself again. I think he'll retire and head back to Sweden as a demigod there.

You mean Finland?

[Veca]

As for Kariya-do you think any GM will want this guy? I mean, he DOES still have skills left, but do you think GM's may be wary of his lying ways? He will never get a fat check ever again, and I can't see him settling for a measley paycheck. My guess is, if nothing good comes his way, he will end up as a NY Ranger.

He'll get a middling salary, under whatever the new CBA structure is. A few million bucks. He put up decent points as an oft-injured spare part. Some offense starved team will want him and he'll deliver. Since when have scruples been a determining factor in signing people anyway? Never, at least not in professional sports. Sheesh, even Theo Fleury kept getting chances.

Selanne will get a job if he wants one, but he'll need to accept a very small contract and be willing to prove himself again. I think he'll retire and head back to Sweden as a demigod there.

You mean Finland?

:rant: :cry: Damn, you beat me to it!!!!!! :angl:

[swagdaddy]

would like to see them dipped in glue

Glue is not harsh enough. But on the plus side, they are both getting what they deserve.

As long as it's not back here, I really don't care where their over-inflated egos land.

[Veca]

I don't want them back either, but I just can't help but wonder if Paul isn't still concussed and that is why he did all this crazy stuff...

[wilka91]

I think they will marry in Finland ... I think gay marriage is legal there, and if not, they'll do it in Holland.

Teemu will probably resume his hockey career in the Finnish league, and Paul will be the housewife of this lovely family

[Dark Knight]

I think they will marry in Finland ... I think gay marriage is legal there, and if not, they'll do it in Holland.

Teemu will probably resume his hockey career in the Finnish league, and Paul will be the housewife of this lovely family

Can't you see them strolling down by the lake, hand in hand, sharing lingonberries and rye bread, staring into each other's eyes, framed by the sunset and the steam rising from the natural saunas

It'll be a CBS movie of the week, I guarantee.

[Stanislav Chistov]

I think they will marry in Finland ... I think gay marriage is legal there, and if not, they'll do it in Holland.

Teemu will probably resume his hockey career in the Finnish league, and Paul will be the housewife of this lovely family

It's legal in BC too. And this IS Paul's hometown.

[Arse McKnob]

As for Kariya-do you think any GM will want this guy? I mean, he DOES still have skills left, but do you think GM's may be wary of his lying ways? He will never get a fat check ever again, and I can't see him settling for a measley paycheck. My guess is, if nothing good comes his way, he will end up as a NY Ranger.

He'll get a middling salary, under whatever the new CBA structure is. A few million bucks. He put up decent points as an oft-injured spare part. Some offense starved team will want him and he'll deliver. Since when have scruples been a determining factor in signing people anyway? Never, at least not in professional sports. Sheesh, even Theo Fleury kept getting chances.

Selanne will get a job if he wants one, but he'll need to accept a very small contract and be willing to prove himself again. I think he'll retire and head back to Sweden as a demigod there.

You mean Finland?

Obviously.

[Marshy]

My prediction:

Selanne goes to Finland and crashes more beautiful cars.
Kariya goes to Vancouver and joins the NHL's most hated team.

[Veca]

You mean Finland?
Obviously.[/QUOTE]Prickly Jagoff
:bye: As a frequent victim of getting caught having brain-farts, I feel your pain!!!

We all know you are one of the brightest posters here, it just is so rare to catch you being "human" my dear. It's with love I tease you...OK????

:cry: I screwed up the post quotes...I'm so lame, or is that tool now??? :cry:

[stalbert1]

I don't really care where the 2 wiener boys end up, but if Mr. Loyalty stays with the Avacrap it'll be great. With Forsberg heading home and Sakic showing signs of his age he'll find life much more difficult there than it ever was in Anaheim.

Getting points (which is all he cares about) will be much harder with the Avacrap as this is a team heading downhill.

[Stanislav Chistov]

Sakic is showing age, but if he can still finish 2nd in scoring, it can't be that bad. Of course, if Kariya stays, he'd probably be playing with *snickers* Nikolishin.

[stalbert1]

Sakic is showing age, but if he can still finish 2nd in scoring, it can't be that bad. Of course, if Kariya stays, he'd probably be playing with *snickers* Nikolishin.

Joe had a great season, but shows signs of getting old in the playoffs especially versus a quick skating team such as San Jose.

Mr. Loyalty really should head to Europe since he finds the hooking and holding over here so annoying.

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[Stanislav Chistov]

Sakic is showing age, but if he can still finish 2nd in scoring, it can't be that bad. Of course, if Kariya stays, he'd probably be playing with *snickers* Nikolishin.

Joe had a great season, but shows signs of getting old in the playoffs especially versus a quick skating team such as San Jose.

Mr. Loyalty really should head to Europe since he finds the hooking and holding over here so annoying.

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Europe? Too much hitting