pwilson
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You're right. When Yzerman and Sakic are gone, hockey will have lost two of the all time class acts.Robert said:It's a shame they have to get old. I think Detroit will go into mourning if Yzerman retires.
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You're right. When Yzerman and Sakic are gone, hockey will have lost two of the all time class acts.Robert said:It's a shame they have to get old. I think Detroit will go into mourning if Yzerman retires.
RaVeN said:Maybe so. But he sure created a rivalry that's lasted through the present.
RaVeN
pwilson said:You're right. When Yzerman and Sakic are gone, hockey will have lost two of the all time class acts.
pwilson said:...which I hope is a sign that he's planning on being back with the Avs.
Couldn't agree more. I especially think keeping Forsberg becomes a priority with the rule changes. Can you imagine the AMP line with the new emphasis on open ice?RaVeN said:I hope so too. I think he's the most complete player in the game, period. Loosing Foote would be a blow, but Sakic's & company won't go deep into playoffs without him.
RaVeN
Just turned 35 this month so he should have a few more years left.Robert said:I have a lot of respect for Sakic. How old is he now?
pwilson said:Just turned 35 this month so he should have a few more years left.
The main one I can think of off the top of my head is Marek Svatos. He actually played some last year and looked really good but had a shoulder injury that knocked him out for the rest of the season. He seemed like he had a lot of scoring potential.Robert said:Do the Avs have any prospects expected to make the team this season?
pwilson said:The main one I can think of off the top of my head is Marek Svatos. He actually played some last year and looked really good but had a shoulder injury that knocked him out for the rest of the season. He seemed like he had a lot of scoring potential.
I'm not sure but I would have to think that after two consecutive seasons cut short by major shoulder injuries that bulking up would be a priority, you know? Another "prospect" within the system is Sauve, the backup goalie. While he was in Hershey there was a huge buzz around him and although he struggled two years ago he also had stretches where he looked really good. It'll be interesting to see if a year out of the league gave him some more time to mature.Robert said:RW, huge scoring upside, injury problems. Any idea if he bulked up at all?
pwilson said:I'm not sure but I would have to think that after two consecutive seasons cut short by major shoulder injuries that bulking up would be a priority, you know? Another "prospect" within the system is Sauve, the backup goalie. While he was in Hershey there was a huge buzz around him and although he struggled two years ago he also had stretches where he looked really good. It'll be interesting to see if a year out of the league gave him some more time to mature.
European players must be signed within two years of being drafted, the same as North Americans.
RaVeN said:Robert, what's the buzz on Datsyuk? Any word on if he's back, or staying in Russia?
RaVeN