tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post1202953806931197167..comments2023-11-03T11:55:45.346-04:00Comments on A Shot From The Point: A ParableJALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835724079409133700noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-40012320184701379352009-02-24T08:24:00.000-05:002009-02-24T08:24:00.000-05:00Well, you are both right, to an extent. San Jose w...Well, you are both right, to an extent. <BR/><BR/>San Jose was a true expansion team, awarded to the Gunds, who sold the Minnesota North Stars as a condition of getting the Sharks franchise. <BR/><BR/>Before the 91-92 season, an expansion draft was held, but in two phases. In the first phase, the Sharks got to select unprotected players from the North Stars. In the second phase, as in the CBJ expansion draft, both the Stars and Sharks chose unprotected players from the remaining teams.<BR/><BR/>Two years later, after the 92-93 season, the Stars moved to Dallas, and 7 years after that Minnesota got the Wild, the same year the CBJ started. <BR/><BR/>So, not sure if having the two phase draft helped or hurt San Jose -- probabbly neither. Having watched them play in those early years, I can promise it didn't help!JALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835724079409133700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-68705834366794973912009-02-23T23:40:00.000-05:002009-02-23T23:40:00.000-05:00uhhh..ur thinking of Dallas. San Jose was indeed a...uhhh..ur thinking of Dallas. San Jose was indeed an expansion team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-56780321160424746792009-02-23T21:26:00.000-05:002009-02-23T21:26:00.000-05:00Nice analogy, except San Jose started with a base ...Nice analogy, except San Jose started with a base roster from Minnesota. But still, patience is a virtue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-13965125698940610332009-02-23T11:56:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:56:00.000-05:00Fun to watch and to speculate indeed! Not so much...Fun to watch and to speculate indeed! <BR/><BR/>Not so much fun however, to have to sit and wait for it to happen.<BR/><BR/>I will guess 4 point road trip!!!!roadmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428186765576335903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-39326775997861275892009-02-23T09:45:00.000-05:002009-02-23T09:45:00.000-05:00I wouldn't be so quick to rule out Antropov, based...I wouldn't be so quick to rule out Antropov, based upon Arace's comments. Here's why:<BR/><BR/>Antropov is a fiercely competetive guy, and likely is chafing with Toronto's poor performance. <BR/><BR/>Secondly, people tend to act differently when they are in the microscope that is Toronto, and to a similar extent, Montreal. Look at the mess the Canadiens are facing right now.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, there is an uneasy relationship with the Russian born players up there. Tough to quantify, but Kozlov and the Kostizyn brothers are taking the bulk of the heat in Montreal. <BR/><BR/>Antropov could come into Columbus and be the man. Look how Umberger, Commodore, Tyutin have flourished in that environment. <BR/><BR/>Halpern could be a good fit, but I think the issue is this: Howson will not surrender a number 1 pick or top prospect for a center much north of 30 years old, unless a certified stud. Don't blame him --that sort of move is not wise in a salary cap world, particularly where the economy will be putting a squeeze on. <BR/><BR/>Staal may not be such a pipe dream, and comes with a long term contract that is not out of line. But there would likely be a long line of teams vying for that one. We have a bit of an edge, being only 3 hours away. <BR/><BR/>It will be fun to watch.JALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835724079409133700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-79130625099110012462009-02-23T07:15:00.000-05:002009-02-23T07:15:00.000-05:00But I would like the position that 95 gets a lot b...But I would like the position that 95 gets a lot better :) !!!<BR/><BR/>Arace's latest comments dispel the thought of Antropov and there sure seems to be a lot of talk about Halpern lately and Connolly from Buffalo but I don't see BUF making that move (in the race) for picks. Also not sure how CAL lets go of Lombardi but I'm sure that SH has something in mind. I just hope that it has an energizing effect on both the team and the fan base.roadmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428186765576335903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-82012728614565049002009-02-22T21:51:00.000-05:002009-02-22T21:51:00.000-05:00I agree -- Williams adds a lot of skill, a great s...I agree -- Williams adds a lot of skill, a great shot, and a lot of guts (i.e. shootout deke stunt), but is not a #1 Center. I like your list, and those are pretty much my top three as well.<BR/><BR/>Vermette is signed for another year, which is a plus, but I like Antropov's game a bit better. I think that either could be had for a 1st Round choice, or maybe a 3rd and a prospect. I don't have a good sense of what it would take to get Lombardi, as Calgary's situation is vastly different than either Toronto or Ottawa.<BR/><BR/>I like Antropov's size and game best of the three, but don't know what the prospects would be for signing him long term. Nothing bad, I just don't know. Vermette and Lombardi both have years left on their deals. <BR/><BR/>Right now, probably rank them 1. Antropov, 2. Vermette, 3. Lombardi. <BR/><BR/>Also keep in mind that a simple record of 12-10 gets us to 90 points, which I think will get us there as well. Need a good road trip, with at least 3 points.JALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835724079409133700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-36560184582125204282009-02-22T16:56:00.000-05:002009-02-22T16:56:00.000-05:00Stay the course, just do what we've been doing...Stay the course, just do what we've been doing and we're there. 13 games since ASB, 8-4-1. 22 games to go, 14-7-1 = 29 pts = 95 = playoffs!<BR/><BR/>Now, what do you think SH's move will be? I think we have to add some skill up front, someone who can finish. JW was a good find but has not yet been put between Nash & Juice and I don't think he handles the puck well enough for that spot. Can we find a reasonable center to make a push? I think we could make it standing pat but but would love to see a move if the right deal can be found. Even at the cost of a #1 pick provided he is signed going forward, Vermette, Antropov, Lombardi? Wouldn't mind a rental but would prefer an addition ongoing.roadmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428186765576335903noreply@blogger.com