Traded away big Buff, the best power forward in the league. FIRE SALE.
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Traded away big Buff, the best power forward in the league. FIRE SALE. -
Dumb move. Buff's like a black Lindross without the concussion problems or massive salary... The kind of player that comes along once a decade. Stan didn't even make himself much cap space, this is just an idiotic trade the team will regret for years to come.Comment -
great trade for chi.... get rid of 3 contracts that are and would be heavy against the cap... also trading buf while his stock is high is a smart.... i just surprised they got a 1st and a 2nd pick.... nice going.... atlanta will regret thisComment -
thank god...canuck fans are loving thisComment -
agreed!!!!!Originally posted by waco66Comment -
Sell high..Buy LowComment -
They had no choice but to free up as much cap space as possible with the cap nightmare they have on their hands. Someone good had to go in the process.Comment -
60 years till next oneComment -
they had to do it.Comment -
Buff is loved in chicago, but I think this organization has won the right to get the benefit of the doubt. Bowman knows what he is doing. Everyone complained when Dale left and Savi got fired. But it all worked. I would rather clear up room now and protect everyone else then to keep buff.
Bowman has an obscene amount of draft picks now."This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
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they needed to cut salary for the cap,it was either buff or patrick sharp, they made the right moveComment -
They will do whatever it takes to protect the future of Toews, Kane, Sharp, Keith, and Seabrook.
Chjarmelson(sp?) and Niemi are going to be signed shortly."This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
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That's right. Byfuglien has proven that he can be a big asset in the post-season. But renewing his contract would cost the Blackhawks quite a bit.Originally posted by Ralphie1412Comment -
slick move actually, they are getting alot for buff after the one good playoff run he had...
cap space, bottom lineComment -
exactly....I love buff but i dont want any of them going anywhere.Originally posted by vassman86
Bipolar 2 good playoffs in a row. He had 11 goals in the playoffs but probably only 15 in the season. I will seriously miss big buff and will never forget him knocking pronger on his ass or when he skated a long the boards to give it to the fans.
I will probably miss him the most if we run into vancouver a gain."This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
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Not even close. He had a good playoff run, but that's about it.Originally posted by LeverageComment -
they will be contenders for a long time with the big 5 for sureOriginally posted by Ralphie1412Comment -
Obviously we don't like letting go of Buffy, but it had to be done. Couldn't keep him after next year anyways.. Nice cap move.Comment -
Donkwin do you live in chicago?"This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
Goat MilkComment -
Best power forward in the league?
Please, he had a good playoffs and happened to be in the right place at the right time. He is decent at best.Comment -
wow what a stupid tradeComment -
Its really not a stupid trade. It stings cuz we like Buff but its for the best. He will be forgotten come the season opener.
Donkwin if u are from chicago get that colts logo out of your avatar.
"This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
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Brent Sopel is more of a loss than Dusty.Comment -
In one sentence Deuce lost all credibility......get real"This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
Goat MilkComment -
There was no choice because of the cap
The had to move either Sharp. Buf, or, Versteeg.
Versteeg is way too young and has too much upside.
Sharp has been a consintantly good player for years
Byfuglien had one great playoff series. Look at his regular season # 's the last 2-3 years....34. 31 and 36 points
Classic buy low sell high trade.Comment -
Typical homer. Look at stats not your sleeve.Originally posted by Ralphie1412 In one sentence Deuce lost all credibility......get realComment -
Sopel is 33 yrs old and had one goal and 7 assists in 73 gamesComment -
Cool line bro....you might be the biggest idiot on the board if you think that is true. Sopel was even on the radio the other day saying he understands why some people in chicago dont like him. Hes older, Buff was like 3rd for the conn smythe.Originally posted by Deuce"This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
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So deuce even "looking at the stats not my sleeve" how is sopel better than buff or more valuable.Originally posted by goldengreek"This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
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blackhawks will be loaded for YEARSComment -
stupid trade??????? opens up over 5 million for the salary cap so we can pay all of those performance bonuses that everyone got after this past year...i do agree that i hate to see big buff leave, but i'd CERTAINLY rather get rid of him than versteeg and burish and bolland.....with the #8 pick i think we can certainly pick up a kid that can get some ice time in a year or 2 and the old man marty reasoner shows that madden also won't most likely be coming back as he's expected to make a decent amount this year to if he returns....
either way, the core and heart of the team and the countless number of studs on this team remain and are locked in for a LOOONG time so no worries for me yet....Comment -
Take a look around the league and see what most of the better teams have. Defense. Sopel has been banged up, yes, when he is healthy he is top 20 in the league.Originally posted by Ralphie1412Comment -
Stick to ACDC. Let people that know what they are talking about speak. Don't pollute fukkin threads.Originally posted by Brock Landers
The blackhawks will do ok, still contend for titles but won't be LOADED.Comment -
Seabrook and Keith and Chjarmleson will do the trick.Originally posted by Deuce
They already are loaded.....Kane, Toews, Seabrook, Keith, Sharp...if Niemi keeps improving they are on their way to defending the title.Originally posted by Deuce"This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
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Sharp is gone. Next to be traded. I am witnessed this first hand as a Wings fan. The league is too staked to rely on a select few.Originally posted by Ralphie1412
Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Franzen, Lidstrom, Rafalski, they can't do everything. Niemi is the key factor, if he stays playing well, Chicago will be ok. I don't see Niemi being as dominant. He surely wasn't in the regular season.Comment
