Rant Forum

You can put anything on here like players you have available for trade, looking for a positional player, your thoughts on anything going on in the NHL or other stuff!! The only rule of thumb is to keep it clean, no character bashing (other owners that is) and have fun with it.

Date	GM Name	Message
2012-03-19	Ron Sollows(1)	Mike Green returns from suspension Mike Green returns, HE's BEEN PLAYING, YIKES!!!!!
2011-12-27	Charlie Flemming(4)	THN I sent a message regarding the missing players to THN thru their WebSite. Surprisingly, I got an email back from Edward Fraser, Managing Editor asking me "On the website or in the magazine?". I replied and added Dan Cleary to the list. I'll let you know if I hear back again.
2011-12-27	Ron Sollows(1)	re: THN Depth Charts Must be something weird going on with the site over the holidays, last week Cleary was the top RW for the Redwings this week he's not even listed.
2011-12-27	Charlie Flemming(4)	THN Depth Charts Anybody else missing players in the THN Depth Charts. Cammalleri(Mon) and Johansson(Was) are missing in action. Strange!!
2011-12-23	Ron Sollows(1)	Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night And special good wishes to the Sedins, Kessel, Lupul, Pominville, Backstrom, Plekanec, Marchand, Alfredsson and all my D men.
2011-12-22	Charlie Flemming(4)	Roster Updates for Dec.26 There's a 7:00pm game on Monday, so the Roster Updates for Week-13 are due by 7:00pm.
2011-12-22	Brad Simms(3)	talking We talk and yes he may ask for my thoughts from time to time as other managers do but he and he alone makes his own decisions. Farm team, that's ridiculous. But you are right, I am wasting my time here. Your mind is already made up.
2011-12-21	Trevor Silver(11)	Over It I'm getting over it. RIght to the point where this is my last year in the league. You will never convince me that you are not in control of two teams. You will never convince me that Jason's team serves no other purpose than a farm team to you. Why else would Jason make that trade? He's been at the bottom since he took over an already bad team, and managed to get a top 3 player in Malkin, and two future stars (Eberle & Hall) to build around. He wasn't that far out of it this year, and with those 3 could make a run this year at top 4. And then he trades Malkin for Savard (Crosby), Eberle for an aging and declining Iginal, and Hall for garbage - Gomez and Setoguchi injured and Clitsome benched. Sorry..... farm team. And for the record, I never made an offer for Malkin. And, now that I think of it... when I made the trade to Jason where he got Eberle, all my email communication on that trade was with you, speaking for Jason. Farm team.
2011-12-21	Brad Simms(3)	wish list Trevor, you wish to have gotten Malkin, you should have made a better offer, thats assuming you made Jason an offer at all. And Ron, you offered up Perry and Getzlaf for Crosby, so is this trade that bad? That's not to mention other siginificant offers. If we had made that deal and Perry and Getzlaf got hot and Crosby injured, then what? The trade was protested, other Gms that are not at the top of the standings voted to let the trade stand, move on. Malkin eight points in two games, If he gotten injured or got no points would the trade be O.K then? If Crosby comes back and dominates, what then?? He is the best player in the game when he is healthy. He is a risk and that's why I traded him. You take the best offer available and that's what I did. Get over it ...................
2011-12-21	Ron Sollows(1)	re: Another 3 Trevor if only you had 3 injured players (only 1 good one) to give up for him he could have been yours, plus Hall
2011-12-21	Trevor Silver(11)	Another 3 8 points in the last two games... I wish I had Malkin - that was my Christams wish.
2011-12-13	Trevor Silver(11)	Missing 3 injured players traded , getting more than full value for a consussed star.... Great trade Brad. The only thing missing was some first round picks.
2011-12-13	Ron Sollows(1)	Come on Brad Go the whole 9 yards and deal Ovechkin too, I'll go Marchand and some bum for him
2011-12-12	Steve Cooper(2)	Confusion, Frustration I don't know what is worse, having a player out that can't score any points or healthy stars that aren't getting any points. I need a couple of drinks and step away from the TV, Computer, Internet!!! Breath, Breath, deep breaths, Christmas is coming.
2011-12-12	Brad Simms(3)	What the ****? So................, what the f**k happened to my team? First the Sedin's and now Crosby. I guess I needed a change of scenery, I just didn't think it would look this different. I was asked at the begininng of the year if I would trade any of my top six and I said probably not. Well, I guess that all changed. Good luck Ron and Jason, I hope the trades pan out for you. Especially Jason, I hope Crosby comes back and makes me wonder why I ever traded him. I never really realized how much the game needs a Crosby. I got tired of waiting and besides when Crosby is in the line up, Malkin plays better. GO Ducks, Oilers, Washington, Pittsburgh,etc;
2011-12-12	Charlie Flemming(4)	Oh Yeah....It's not only the Sharks. My team lineup had 5 goose eggs last week and 11 goose eggs for 21 players....unbelievable. I was lucky to squeak out 4 points.
2011-12-12	Steve Cooper(2)	Sharks to Minnows Marleau 0 pts, Thornton 2 pts in four games last week. My Sharks have turned into a bunch of minnows!!
2011-12-08	Trevor Silver(11)	Ron Can someone call a doctor? Ron has fallen down and hit his head.
2011-12-08	Ron Sollows(1)	The best of both worlds Habs over Canucks tonight 5-4 but the Sedins get another 6 points.
2011-12-06	Ron Sollows(1)	Thanks Ducks but now I'm a Canucks fan, GO CANUCKS GO
2011-11-23	Charlie Flemming(4)	Chyropractic Neurology for Sydney Crosby “I can tell you that over the course of the summer we initially rehabilitated Sid to the point where he became more active, started to skate, was doing well. We got to that 80-90 percent level of exertion and as he increased his speed playing hockey, as he increased his turns and motion, the symptoms started coming back again. At that point, even with all the rehab we’d done, Dr. Carrick became involved. He’s an expert on rehabbing these types of injuries and these types of symptoms. Sid saw Dr. Carrick and recently Sid has made exceptional progress towards improving and becoming normal.” Groundbreaking technology used for concussion illnesses.
2011-11-20	Charlie Flemming(4)	Oh Oh ... Trvor's Whammy !! Just wondering how many of these guys will be injured by the end of Week-8....now that You mentioned them. I've got 5 guys out and don't need any more.
2011-11-19	Trevor Silver(11)	Top 10 Top 10 players (in no particular order) who should be injured by now but aren't: 1) Getzlaf 2) Gaborik 3) Vanek 4) Michalek 5) Spezza 6) Franzen 7) Semin 8) Hossa 9) Lupul 10) Williams
2011-11-17	Steve Cooper(2)	Robidas Golioski gone for at least 4 weeks. Robidas on the 1st PP unit. It is only a matter of time when Dallas' PP wakes up and he will get the points. Can you say Bergeron!!!
2011-11-17	Ron Sollows(1)	Myers Scratched but returns the next game and gets 2 goals, may have woke him up, but I can see how you got the last laugh where you picked up Robidas and his 5 points on the season
2011-11-16	Trevor Silver(11)	White Actually, White being out does make me feel a bit better :)
2011-11-15	Steve Cooper(2)	Trevor's Woes Well if it makes you feel any better, White is out injured for awhile too. And don't bother with Myers, he was a healthy scratch their last game. The big guy can't put his size to work for him. And I only snickered once until I saw that White was gone too!!
2011-11-13	Ron Sollows(1)	Don't forget Trevor Goligoski is out a month too. I'll give you Myers for Visnovsky, cut your loses
2011-11-13	Charlie Flemming(4)	IR Trevor,..You should be glad it's not longer. He is on the 'Injured Rerserves' now. Maybe it's time to change your team name! Ha. Stop snickering Coop.
2011-11-12	Trevor Silver(11)	seriously DUCKS' VISNOVSKY OUT FOUR WEEKS WITH BROKEN FINGER - you've got to be f'...ing kidding me
2011-08-19	Ron Sollows(1)	Crosby I think he's in trouble, 8 months and still not out of the woods, when he does come back whenever that is I'm thinking one good hit from Marc Savard territory. I'll give him 40 games this year
2011-08-16	Trevor Silver(11)	Crosby So over or under 60 games for sid this year?
2011-03-29	Steve Cooper(2)	Gretzky... 300 pts... NOT The game is totally different. Would the salary cap have made it harder to keep that team together. Most guys after 3 years bolt for bigger money because the teams cannot keep them. The Oilers didn't dominate until the mid 80's when Gretzky, Messier, Kurri, Coffey, Anderson, Tikkenen. No way they would have been able to keep all of them. Gretzky has the skill to use everyone around him, but those around him also had the skill to fill the net. There may not be any hooking and grabbing, but teams are move defensive and with the larger goalie gear, Gretzky would have lost 50% move shooting space. No way on the 300 points.
2011-03-23	Charlie Flemming(4)	Gordie Howe .... Gordie Howe's response to the question "Why did players always wear a cup, but not always a helmet ?" "You can always get someone to do your thinking for you."
2011-03-21	Ron Sollows(1)	Gretzky debate I'm having with a guy Gretzky would score 300 points a season in today's game: one side says yes: - a 30 year NHL ref said so - the game is diluted with expansion - Gretzky a better shot, skater and faster than anyoe today with the best vision ever so easily 300 points a season in today's game on the other side, no way, he would be good but only comparable to the top players today: - goalies in the 80s took up 1/4 of the net with skinny little pads, kicked out a leg to make a save, today bigger equipment, bigger and better goalies taking up 3/4 of the net, butterfly style, plus video and goaltender coaches which you never had in the 80s - salary cap, Gretzky on an all-star with the Oilers, in today's game you can't do that, look at the Blackhawks, lost Ladd, Buff and their goalie and now struggling to make the playoffs - the game now is way more defensive and not wide open, goalies and more balanced teams the factor there - all the best from Europeans come here now so not really diluted at all, probably just the opposite, the best it's ever been and the teams more evenly matched - so Gretzky wouldn't dominate, a good player but maybe not even the best when you watch Crosby and Ovie at their best, 300 points ridiculous thoughts?
2011-03-14	Steve Cooper(2)	Chara It is one of those unfortunate play where a guy really gets hurt. Doughty for LA had it happen a couple of days later. He did leave the game but came back. I didn't here anything about Air Canada threatening to leave the NHL again over that one. And where are the Canadian fans on that one, not a word in the Press. I think they made the right decision on the non suspension. The question is, do you have him a little something to appease the small majority that are complaining? Just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I hope Max makes a full recovery and comes back. He was adding some excitement to the Canadians games.
2011-03-11	Ron Sollows(1)	The Chara hit I think it was an innocent play that went bad, it's split second you don't have time to process the turnbuckle is there and what might happen, you don't think like that, you rubbed him out along the boards, Chara could have smoked him 10 times harder if he wanted to. If it happened to a Nashville or Florida player rather than Montreal or Toronto it's unfortunate but not even an issue.
2011-02-24	Trevor Silver(11)	Fantasy Baseball Thanks for the invite Ron, but I haven't followed baseball that much since the greedy bastards went on strike in 94' robbing my Expos of their guaranteed glory that post season. Is Larry walker and Marquis Grissom still playing? If so, they would be my first two picks
2011-02-21	Charlie Flemming(4)	Rosters Due Early Reminder - Roster Updates are Due at 2:00pm today.
2011-02-19	Steve Cooper(2)	It always doesn't go the way you think it will Started the year with Kovy, Malkin and picked up Green. Was feeling pretty good about he first line... Now I don't own any of them. But Malkin gone for the year, Green is having a very off year and Kovy has just started to get back to a point per game. It is pretty bad when you are relying on your Toronto guys to win you the 3rd line now and then. Selanne & Lidstrom at 40 are top 5 ppg at their positions. Gave both of them away with Sharpe who Ron turned into Perry (Ana). Wonder where I would have been if I kept them in the line up. Lots of parity this year though other than Ron. Everyone else is spreading out the points on a weekly basis.
2011-02-17	Brad Simms(3)	Give credit where credit is do Ron, I have to give you credit where it is due. I just seen the trade you made with Norm, man.............thats most likely the first overall pick. Your so deep you didn't even need Hossa. The trades you made this year have been entirely to your advantage. The team that you have now compared to the beginning of the year is night and day. I have to admit you looked weak to start the year but now via trades your team is looking really good and still you manage to get the potentially first overall pick. Just goes to show you that typically past and present, active gms appear to do well. I have not been so active this year but it is not for the lack of trying. Anyways looks good on you Ron..............Brad
2011-02-14	Steve Cooper(2)	Forsberg... Shaddup already I thought I would beat you all to the punch on this one. It was a shitty decision... now. that is. It seemed like it could be a steal at the time.
2011-02-10	Trevor Silver(11)	Big Bad Bruins Moped the floor with them? Didn't David Krejci get used as a punching bag by Pouliot?
2011-02-10	Steve Cooper(2)	The Price was right... for the Bruins The Bruins were the big winners on the 'Price is Right" last night. They lit him up for ... count them, a touchdown and a single to boot. It is pretty bad when your team scores six goals and your sieve of a goaltender can hold the fort. We got your number this year.
2011-02-09	Andrew Wood(12)	BIG BAD BRUINS HOLY CRAP THE BRUINS BET THE HABS GOOD ,NOT ONLY IN GOALS BUT THEY MOPPED THE FLOOR WITH THEM IN FIGHTS TOO
2011-02-07	Trevor Silver(11)	Poker Night Poker didn't happen this month..... Couldn't make the schedules work. But there are 8 confirmed peope who responded as wanting to play. So, I'll try again for March to see who can play when.
2011-02-06	Steve Cooper(2)	Forsberg OK, I know he is 37 and will probably only be 70% of the player he was, but that is better than 100% of a lot of guys. I'll stick him on the third line and reap what ever he brings. Of course, he is signed but will he actually be able to play any amount of games. We shall see. He will get more points than Malkin will now. Pittsburg has had some really crappy luck with injuries.
2011-02-01	Trevor Silver(11)	Injured Reserves I think I can change my team name soon..... Datsyuk back, Spezza back this week, Hemsky back this week, Eberle back this week. I'll take Forsberg... with my new found sense of optimism, he'll never get injured again.
2011-02-01	Charlie Flemming(4)	Forsberg Forsberg 37 has had more than 10 surgeries on his right foot. He belongs on the InjuredReserves cause there's no doubt he will get injured if he makes a comeback. Should be interesting though.
2011-01-30	Steve Cooper(2)	Malkin No good trading him to you, he would just get injured. Oh yeah, see what happens when your team name is associated with people. You didn't even own him and he became injured!!
2011-01-28	Trevor Silver(11)	Malkin WOO HOO!!!!! Just checked the trades pages and noticed Malking got traded to my team.... And the best part is I didn't have to give up a single player for him, casue I looked at the list of players that Coop got in return, and I didn't own any of those guys. WOO HOO!!!!!!!
2011-01-27	Charlie Flemming(4)	All-Star Break..... Wow, no games for 5 days. Getting withdrawals already.
2011-01-24	Charlie Flemming(4)	Combined Weeks 17&18 Reminder ..... Weeks 17&18 are combined thru the All-Star Break.
2011-01-16	Charlie Flemming(4)	Roster Updates Due at 2:00pm Monday Jan.17/11 There are 2 early afternoon games on Jul.17/11. Please submit Roster Updates by 2:00pm on Monday.....Thanks.
2011-01-13	Trevor Silver(11)	Poker - Possible dates Some Possible February dates we could do (meaninging I'm available) assuming everyone would want a Friday or Saturday night to play: Friday : Feb 11th, 18th or 25th. If Saturday, February 12th or 26th. Hopefully we can find a date out of these that everyone can do.
2011-01-12	Steve Cooper(2)	Poker Middle of February would work for me.
2011-01-11	Charlie Flemming(4)	Poker.... I'm in......let me know.
2011-01-11	Trevor Silver(11)	poker Looks like we could muster up 5 people at least for a game. Not sure how often others check the rant section, so it's possible some more might be interested. I find that 6 makes for a nice sized game (Plus allows for those who cancel at the last minute). When might people be interested in playing? Might I suggest Saturday, February the 12th. WHo knows... maybe we can make this a regular thing.
2011-01-10	Steve Cooper(2)	Poker NHL poker chips, cool. We will definately use them. Brad, you can bet me... but do you think you can actually beat me. Little typo there I think. Bring it on.
2011-01-09	Brad Simms(3)	Poker night Count me in for poker night. I agree it will give us a chance to get to know each other a bit better. I love the game, don't really play that much but know I can beat Cooper....LOL.................. game on...thanks Coops
2011-01-08	Steve Cooper(2)	Working Days You have to be happy with working days. Now you can lead a normal life and watch the games on TV. Go Bruins!!
2011-01-08	Andrew Wood(12)	poker Enter Rant here count me in aswell trevor. with the new year comes a promotion at work ,so no more nights . working days.
2011-01-07	Steve Cooper(2)	Poker Game Count me in. But I am booked pretty well for all of January. If we can get a game in early February, I would be definately up for that. I have the whole poker chip set. (Bought it out of my first Texas Hold'em night win with the guys at work)
2011-01-07	Trevor Silver(11)	Poker Anyone interested in a "Fantasy League" Texas Hold'em game? Might be a good way to get to know everyone a bit better seeing as how we only ever meet once a year. Redneck saying of the day: You might be a redneck if the only authority figure you respect is Captain Morgan. Trivia of the Day (No cheating, don't look on the internet): Wayne Gretzky's first NHL goal was let in by which goaltender?
2011-01-03	Charlie Flemming(4)	Sweden Playing for Bronze... Sweden didn't make it to the Gold Medal game ... Beautiful.
2010-12-29	Charlie Flemming(4)	ROSTERS ... Hey guys...Please remember to check the published Rosters each week for errors. Mistakes happen.....but not too often I hope. Pretty much at the midway point and there's lots of sports to watch.
2010-12-20	Steve Cooper(2)	Capitals comback Well, they pulled it out in the second and held on for a 3-2 win. Ovy, Backstrom & Green have been struggling as has their powerplay. I am going to keep Green on the third line until he wakes up. It has to happen sometime. Trevor, looks like Kovy has finally woken up for you.
2010-12-19	Trevor Silver(11)	Washington So just watching the Sens-caps game and right now, Ottawa is up 2-0. If Wsh loses again, what will this be? 9...10 games in a row? What is going on in Washington, and how long can Boudreau last if this continues. Will be interesting if he gets canned during this HBO 24/7 special that is going on.
2010-12-02	Steve Cooper(2)	Thomas rules!! Another shutout and counting. Could be a Vezina year for him. And the Canadians lost to who last night... Edmonton, Ha ha. The next thing you know they will be loosing to the Leafs.
2010-11-04	Steve Cooper(2)	OK, Toronto officially still suck Well the look of promise has returned to a shot of reality. They have now lost four in a row and look more like the Leafs of yesteryear. Bruins hotter then hell with Thomas. Canadians still suck too.
2010-10-13	Trevor Silver(11)	Habs ok..... how let another hab fan into this league? It's already bad enough with Smicer and Norm. Not sure we should have let another one through the front door.
2010-10-11	Steve Cooper(2)	Montreal rules !!! but Montreal rules unless they are playing Leafs. And wait until they meet the Bruins :)
2010-10-10	Grew Lowe(7)	Montreal rules!!