I would agree that they're not in "complete disarray", but Edmonton has had young guns with "promising futures" for the past 3-4 years. Hasn't gotten them anywhere.

Secondly, Calgary:
Kiprusoff - has been absolutely terrible the past 2 years, ever since he signed the long term deal. Worth nowhere near the money he's making.
Iginla - still a good core piece, although he can no longer be considered one of the top 3, even top 5 forwards in the game.
Phaneuf - Has regressed since his 2nd year, if he continues he will have gone from potential future Norris winner to Jovo-type offensive d-man. Good but not great.
Jokinen - didn't help them much after the deadline, and now they're stuck with him at 5.5mil

Calgary needs to completely revamp their core IMO....they haven't made it out of the first round in the past 5 years despite having more than enough talent on paper....something is not there

Yeah but those are the exact players that you just don't dismiss. Despite having Crosby & Malkin on the same team, Pens were on a downward spiral. Adjustments were made and look where they are now.

Before their collapse, CGY led the NW Division by a margin of 13 points. At that same time, Canucks barely won a game for 2 months and we just barely edged CGY for the title in the end.

Also, IIRC, despite Canucks being the Superior team, there have been a handful of games that the EDM just made our D and our Goalie look bad. With one Sam Gagne undressing both Willie Mitchell & Luongo; veterans at least 5 years his senior in the NHL.

We're far from being the shit, and the other teams aren't quite shit. So there's really no justification to call out other teams.

yet gagne only had what? 13 goals?

he isnt a difference maker when it comes to crunch time.

Canucks sign Sergei Shirokov

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ergei-shirokov

I am told the deal is done. The contract is a 2 year deal (entry level deal) and a 2 way contract, meaning he can be called up to the Canucks or sent to there farm team (Manitoba Moose) without going through waivers. He will be paid $875,000 with bonuses each year.


Note : Under CBA rules, players at the age of 22-23 can only sign 2 year entry level contracts. Shirokov is 23.


*Update* I have been told that a official announcment has not been made yet because there is a problem over in Russia to send him over. But don't get me wrong, this deal is 100% done. I will try and find out more about the situation, stay tuned...




Not 100% confirmed but I sure hope this is true!

Who is Sergei Shirokov? What's his play like? Explosive goal scorer? Please be a diamond in the rough!!

Small and undersized at 5’10, 176 lbs, Shirokov is not a fast skater, but is described by the Canucks scouting staff as being a very strong skater. He does not possess dynamic offensive skills, but has the vision and finishing ability to potentially develop into a supporting scorer at the NHL level, and could prove to be a very valuable player for the Canucks if he can round out his defensive game.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/sergei_shirokov

Ray Emery's back in the NHL, lol.

hope Shirokov turns out to be next Datsyuk!! hehe just hope.

When you mean collapse, did you mean acquiring Jokinen lol!

I don't think anyone is saying Canucks are the best, but in no terms are Calgary or Edm in a better position than Vancouver that is for sure,

Shirokov has been improving every year since he was drafted, he lead his team in scoring this season in the KHL.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=281531

hahha poor Dallas, well Cloutier is still living on his brothers couch near Dallas, coincidence? lol

Good for crow

The next Datsyuk? thats a long shot but we can all hope

Thank god Crawford is gonna be coaching. I can't stand listening to his HORRIBLE commentating.

Good for Crow. He's always been a good coach.

I don't know about you but I always thought Crow wasn't a bad commentator...a bit awkward but not terrible overall.

It was only a matter of time before a team hired him.

Shaw will be airing Moose Game 7 (if we get there which we will)

The news on the website mentions that game 6 and 7 will be aired but that's for Winnipeg only. In Vancouver there is a Caps game on Friday so Shaw can only do game 7.

http://www.moosehockey.com/moosenews/407/1010

im hoping for a great game tommarow

an OT win by either team will solidify this finals into greatness.

I always thought Crow was a good coach and a decent guy (aside from his mancrush on Cloutier)

I also thought Crow wasn't a bad commentator. I enjoyed listening to him call games because he can give a coach's perspective on certain plays/situations. He even mentioned that today on the Team 1040 about how it was nice to land the commentator role because it gave him the opportunity to see the game from a different perspective.

^^ agree 100% ch28.

it also helps he loves vancouver!

Damn it, i'm gonna miss the finals. FML

hah I remember driving beside Crawford allll the way from the airport to Marine and Victoria (I think he lives in Fraserview?) after picking up some relatives. He was driving a Lexus GX.

I hope Game 7 goes into OT. It would be insane!

Hope it's a tight game tonight w/ triple OT....head says Detroit...heart says Pitts

I'm pumped up for tonight's game. I hope everybody brings their A game and they give us a show. I hope Detroit takes it even though I should be rooting for Sid and the penguins. May the best team win :thumbsup: