You trade hockey player he tears ACL lig.  What are chances that would have happened if he stayed on your team
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If he is playing the same position, same amount of time each game, and at the same level of intensity as he did while on your team, then I think that the chances are pretty high that he would have done it on your team also.
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Very underrated, can you believe this guy was traded for Chris Gratton at the deadline in the 03/04 season!  Great deal for the Sabres. \nYeah, I agree, really talented, could be a bit more physical I guess.  \nThis guys scored a goal in each of first 9 career NHL games.  Amazing if you think about it.
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He's coming to the end of a stellar career. One marked by injuries. And it shows. The irony is he in Philly, where he should have been in the first place, until Clarke sold him and the farm for that lummox Lindros.
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To the guy above me. Are you serious. It is only Russia who doesn't get anything if their players go over to the NHL. All the other major hockey countries joined in with the IIHF to sign a player exchange agreement with the NHL meaning the leagues and teams get money if a player is to leave them and go to the NHL.\n\nHowever Russia decided not to join this so it is their fault they don't get anything for him\n\nAnd yes, Malkin  should be allowed to work where he wants, he hasn't broken any rules
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im not sold on luongo being the goalie we need... he is untested in the playoffs, and we need a great playoff goalie... statistically he is okay, but reallywho knows how he will do after playing 70+ games.... that and i think we gave up too much for what we got... we could have kept auld, and not taken the 6th rounder and still had a deal... but no\n\nGo Canucks Go
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It will probably be a capable veteran. I think he was a bit tired at the end of the season. Afterall, the Swedish elite league doesn't play as many games as the nhl. So he is use to the work load YET. So my predictions are that they'll go for someone like Osgood or Belfour. Someone that can step in not be as shaky as say an inexpierenced goaltender.
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I think it was a slim chance before Jagr's injury...now, I think there is no chance.  Jagr carried the team all season and NJ has Elias, Gomez, Gionta and Brodeur.  Hard act to beat at the best of times.
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Markkanen's young and has potential to develop into a good goalie. Did you miss last year's finals? He was sensantional, considering his last start was on March 1, 2005. If it weren't for him, the Oilers wouldn't have a chance. The 'Canes would have taken the Cup in four or five games. I'm sure if the Oilers are willing to give up Markkanen, many teams would wna tot have him. Edmonton did the right thing geting rid of Conklin and keeling Markkanen.
984643
Tough question.  I would probably not do it, since playing all sports, including hockey, is an absolute joy.  Unless it came with a salary of $10 million, then I would reconsider....
523516
He said today that he will be lucky if he can come back for the playoffs.  He is not worth keeping, so drop him ASAP to pick up another player who can produce.
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After being banned from the NHL, he went over seas to play in one of those European leagues. After the lockout, he was allowed to return. He was then traded to the Panthers this past summer.
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I'm going to assume this is NOT a keeper league, and your question is just to see if its ethical to make a trade when you are out of the playoff chance...right? If its not a keeper league, then I do question the reasoning for the trade. Especially if this is a good buddy of yours. He's getting an every week #1 RB in Barber for all of his bench players. The guys you're getting are OK, but the only one resembling a first rounder is injured, and possibly out for the rest of the year (McGahee). If you were to shop Tiki to all of the teams for a few days, then take what you feel is the best offer... I'd still question the reason for a trade unless your 0-10 team is trying to pick up a quality keeper.
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here are my vview on things:\nI'm reading through some of the comments about this situation "I hope it's not serious", "gee that's too bad, we hope he'll be all right"..."he's a great player, hope he can still play"... but I can't help thinking "what a waste."\n\nHow many of us would love to be living a dream, to be a pro football player, making millions? This kid is already on record as the youngest QB ever to win a Superbowl, he's got his whole life and career in front of him, and he doesn't care to protect all that he has to live for?\n\nOne article I read mentions how players past and present, as well as his coach have appealed to him to reconsider his celebration of freedom in not having to wear a helmet. Fellow Americans presumably equally in support of "freedom" yet were also able to consider what he potentially had to lose if he should meet in an accident.\n\nAnd here we are. The article I read said "injuries do not appear life-threatening." Will he play again? Sheesh, we are not out of the woods of whether he'll have a sound mind again, let alone make critical decisions with a blitzing linebacker zeroing in on him.\n\nAs a fan, this player attitude has always bugged me. The discussion issue to which I'm referring is whether athletes, paid by fans, should have some obligation to the fans. Ticket prices go up when big name players are signed, and if they are injured - especially preventable injuries - why shouldn't ticket prices go down and let insurance pay their salary, or refuse it if they insist on taking unnecessary risks?\n\nCase in point - at the beginning of this last NHL season, Toronto Maple Leaf captain Mats Sundin gets hit in the eye. He refuses to wear facial protection, and he's out for the first month. Duh.\n\nLike everyone else in the sports world, I join in wishing Big Ben a full recovery. I hope we get to see him continue what many are now confident must be a hall of fame career. Do I feel sorry for him? Sure...but, for crying out loud, at what point do we hold people accountable for taking unnecessary risks? Wearing a helmet might have rendered this a great story about how he had the accident yet was ok.\n\nThis may not be a popular position, but heck, don't we as parents get upset with our 7 year olds for playing near the stairs or not looking both ways before crossing the street? If we expect kids to make smarter decisions in the interest of their own safety, why is it so easy to make excuses for "adults"?
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Make him the GM  Get rid of John Ferguson.  It appears his decisions on Belfour, Lindros, Sundin, et al were not as expected. Its his players who are not performing.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins belong in PITTSBURGH!!!\n\nPeriod ... end of story ... hockey would crumble and crash if they left!!!
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could be if they play a team game. A game doesn't stand on 1 player
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I don't think that Biron will move this year. He accepted a paycut to stay with the Sabres knowing that he will be a back-up. He wants to play in Buffalo. I think that Buffalo needs to keep him around because Miller hasn't proven to be a sturdy goaltender. Miller had the same problem when he played in Rochester......the schedule in the NHL is more rigorous. I think Buffalo needs to keep Biron as an insurance policy.