Pride in Chicago makes St. Patty's look tame in alcohol consumption and attire.
I don't get the Luongo can't hack it in Toronto comments. He did just fine this past year in Vancouver - he didn't whine, he didn't crumble when his team needed him most. He played more than good enough for Vancouver to win a game or two with him in net. His team choked - not him. Luongo might not win Toronto a cup (or maybe, since his contract is eternal they'll have enough chances), but he can get them in the right direction - regularly appearing in and contending to make the playoffs. Can't go from meaningless organization to legit Cup contenders in no time. Baby steps, Leafies.
Pitt/Carolina from this weekend is still blowing my mind. Carolina is a real contender in their weak division and the East in general and Pitt is just insane to put themselves in a position to contend for a Tier 1 FA.
Also JVR for Schenn straight up? Very interesting. JVR regressed a bit this past year, but both still so young it's hard to tell who will turn out better in the years to come. Toronto's back end sure does look thin though.
I don't get the Luongo can't hack it in Toronto comments. He did just fine this past year in Vancouver - he didn't whine, he didn't crumble when his team needed him most. He played more than good enough for Vancouver to win a game or two with him in net. His team choked - not him. Luongo might not win Toronto a cup (or maybe, since his contract is eternal they'll have enough chances), but he can get them in the right direction - regularly appearing in and contending to make the playoffs. Can't go from meaningless organization to legit Cup contenders in no time. Baby steps, Leafies.
Pitt/Carolina from this weekend is still blowing my mind. Carolina is a real contender in their weak division and the East in general and Pitt is just insane to put themselves in a position to contend for a Tier 1 FA.
Also JVR for Schenn straight up? Very interesting. JVR regressed a bit this past year, but both still so young it's hard to tell who will turn out better in the years to come. Toronto's back end sure does look thin though.