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Flames Top 15 Prospects 2013: #2 Sven Baertschi
June 28 2013 11:08AM
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Or Sven Baertschi. Or Svenderson. Or Sven Butenchon. Or SVENNNNNNNNNNNNNNN. Or....
We're going with Sven.
Yes, hockey fans, Switzerland's greatest son, Sven Baertschi, falls in at number TWO on our Top 15 Prospects list, and maybe to some of you, it's a surprise that he's not number one. Granted, at this point you've probably done the math and figured out who number one IS, and it makes a bit more sense now.
But hey, I fully expect Sven to occupy the top spot on this list barring the Flames somehow drafting Nathan MacKinnon in but a few days time, so let's just talk about our adorable little friend and all his upside now, because hey, he's Sven, we love him, and I especially like talking about him.
It was a tale of two Sven's this past season, at least as far as his work playing with your Calgary Flames is concerned. Despite the fact that it made all the goddamned sense in the world, the Flames coaching staff opted not to put the Baertsch on a line with Jiri Hudler and Roman Cervenka, nor did they elect to put him on Mikael Backlund's wing all that often. There were glimpses of what these partnerships could have been, as well as any indication that there was an inkling of knowledge on how to utilize a player of Sven's pedigree, but such moments were fleeting. A dream never to be realized.
Instead, Sven floundered on the third and fourth lines for a good portion of his first real stint with the Flames, which wasn't even that bad at first, as he was matched up with Book Of Loob favourite Blair Jones, who eventually inexplicably found himself in the dog house, leading Baertschi to put up with goon minutes on the fourth line.
Needless to say, it did not go well. A hip flexor injury that caused him to miss 11 games, and a demotion back to Abbotsford (where Sven started the season thanks to greedy NHL owners and suffered a concussion that derailed a promising looking season) jilted the young prospect's confidence, but in reality, it was the breath of fresh air the Langenthal native needed.
in 32 games with the Heat in 2013, Sven notched 10 goals and 26 points, for an NHLE of roughly 29. That is pretty good, with the caveat being that NHLE does not really mean anything. Still, it's indicative of a guy with a good degree of offense on his stick, and it's why many early prognosticators thought Sven may have challenged for the Calder Trophy before the season began.
Hell, if they knew how to use him and he stayed healthy, maybe he would have.
After the worst day in history, the day Jarome Iginla was traded to Pittsburgh (I don't want to talk about it), Sven was recalled to take his rightful place on the throne as "Face Of The Flames", and boy howdy, did he ever demonstrate that it's probably going to be his seat going forward.
Sven finished off the season on a 7 game point streak, in which he registered 3 goals and 9 points over that span. Small sample size, for sure, but he demonstrated some of the flash and nose for the net Flames fans were hopeful they were getting when Jay Feaster drafted him 13th overall in 2011.
His underlying numbers look only okay, but when you consider how abysmally the season started for him, the fact that he managed to regulate the entire thing with his late season run is really pretty spectacular.
Whether this is something he can do more consistently as time goes on remains to be seen, but there's every reason to believe he's got the entire toolbox to do it if he can stay healthy.
Get excited, Flames fans (EL KABONG!)
Sven is a special kid, with what could promise to be elite level talent if he ever learns to harness his potential (like Spider-man, or something!)
It's too early to tell if he'll be the focal point of the team's rebuild and any impoending success as the years go by, or if he'll be a VERY GOOD complement to an elite level talent that falls into the Flames laps one way or another (Hello, Connor McDavid), but it's a safe bet to assume that Sven is a very important cog in the Flames machine, and he's going to have to be good if the path out of the basement is going to be successful.
Given that he's one of many unproven youngsters sure to be given a chance to thrive on the Flames next season, it's probable that he'll take a big step in his development, helping ensure he can reach that horizon. It should be fun to watch.
At this point, we're all just really happy that he's already outperformed Greg Nemisz.
Flames Top 15 Prospects
Or Sven Baertschi. Or Svenderson. Or Sven Butenchon. Or SVENNNNNNNNNNNNNNN. Or.... I still like mine better Svengali!
Interesting tidbit, he's only the second player in NHL history named Sven.
I hope he gets top 3 minutes and I'm sure he'll get it with the departures of Iginla and Tangs and possibly Cammy. Maybe he'll be playing with a Lindholm or Monahan come October.
June 28 2013, 11:38AM
June 28 2013, 11:46AM
I'm missing who is #1?
I'm missing who is #1?
Think guys that aren't really prospects anymore, but are still under 23.
Sven is why I like signing Lecavalier, he could really take off playing with a top line center.
June 28 2013, 12:00PM
I am really excited for the upcoming season, finally get to see our youth play and gain some valuable experience, if Backlund can stay healthy and get some meaningful time with Sven then I think we might have the makings of a top line in the near future.
I'm missing who is #1?
Here's last years list.
Sven is why I like signing Lecavalier, he could really take off playing with a top line center.
Except I wouldn't call Lecavalier a top line center anymore...
ohhhh... i think the confusion is because when these blogs were started Brodie was said to have been lect off be ause he had graduated from prospect to full time NHLer... I thought you guys were reserving #1 for whomever we drafted this Sunday.
Sven. So hot right now. Sven.
June 28 2013, 01:05PM
I like you Latin spelling of "impending" in the conclusion.
Congrats to Paul Byron on being #1 prospect LOL
we changed that this year: http://flamesnation.ca/2013/5/7/the-flames-fifteen-returns
Congrats to Paul Byron on being #1 prospect LOL
I think you meant Gaelan Patterson, right? :)
I think you meant Gaelan Patterson, right? :)
No Ben Walter actually
All Feaster doubters:
10 of these top 15 were drafted by him or traded for by him. Not to mention 2 of the top 3, which are arguablly on all our fav prospects lists..
June 28 2013, 03:45PM
Any chance we can get some regulars at Flames games to post a banner with 'SVEN' on it that we add an 'N' to every time he scores?
Back in the day we had this with 'Loob' where we added an O for every goal, and it was pretty sweet.
Also. I am old. Hey you kids, get off my lawn!
All Feaster doubters:
10 of these top 15 were drafted by him or traded for by him. Not to mention 2 of the top 3, which are arguablly on all our fav prospects lists..
True, but the previous regime drafted Greg Nemisz as a first rounder. Not too difficult to beat that :)
ummm... I think someone made a mistake. Should'nt it have been Corban Knight for all 15...
June 28 2013, 05:59PM
I totally just ordered my got loob? Shirt. I can't wait to strut that around Edmonton
June 28 2013, 07:14PM
Corban Knight transcends lists and rankings.
Any chance we can get some regulars at Flames games to post a banner with 'SVEN' on it that we add an 'N' to every time he scores?
Back in the day we had this with 'Loob' where we added an O for every goal, and it was pretty sweet.
Also. I am old. Hey you kids, get off my lawn!
Awesome.. Love the adding O memory. I'm old too, and appreciate the throwbacks.
I'm getting paranoid now, I have a feeling feaster is going to trade Backlund... Please don't please feaster pleaseee
June 28 2013, 09:08PM
I'm getting paranoid now, I have a feeling feaster is going to trade Backlund... Please don't please feaster pleaseee
Depends on the return. If it helps us move up in the draft to get Barkov, I say go for it!
What does everyone think of these Flyers/Flames trade rumours?
Looks like we might be in on Matt Read. Yay or nay? I'm fer it, but wondering what the price will be. Flyers want to move up in the first - do the Flames swap #6 for #11 and Read? Is Read worth it to lose out on potentially Lindholm/Nichushkin?
Why? Trading the 35 year old Tanguay suddenly means they're going to trade the 24 year old Backlund?
What has changed? I'm obviously missing the crucial detail that enabled you to make that logical leap.
"Is Read worth it to lose out on potentially Lindholm/Nichushkin?"
I'm missing who is #1?
Jankowski's lesser known brother, Gerald. Best draft pick of the 2019 crop.
If we trade down for our 6th overall I will be very very angry to put it mildly.
I was completely flabbergasted when Feaster was interviewed yesterday and stated that it wasnt in their best interest to tip-off where they stand as it relates to vinni. Are u freakn serious? Jay actually stated that vinni isnt POST-APEX! What?!!!!? hes actually considering him as a potential centre after dumping old players on Thursday! I will be soooooo mad if this is what their "splash" is with our new-found cap space! Feaster will be burned in effigy if this goes down! What,so are they going to woo Iggy back with that kinda move too? Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
I was surprised with that statement too. He claimed that Vinnie 'transcends' the title of 'post-apex'. Who does he think he is, Corban Knight? In any case, it doesn't sound very intellectually honest.
Vinnie has stated that he doesn't want to start on a bottom team again, so he's probably not interested in playing for the Flames anyway.
Regardless of what Feaster said about Lecavalier, he isn't coming to Canada. He doesn't want to play here. He'll have tons of options to stay in the states.
Oh and yes that likely means there is no chance we can get up to Barkov. I highly doubt he makes it past Tampa now that they have an opening on the 2nd line. Tampa has no impetus to move their pick now and I can't imagine a deal that would pry Barkov away from them. It would take a huge overpayment like our first round picks this year and next and likely more.
Feaster has said multiple times that the only way #6 is in play is if it to move up. If that is to be believed? Although if there is a deal that can't be turned down I'm sure he'd change his mind. Read alone wouldn't get it done.
Can't see Philly overpaying to move up to 6 when they will have a shot at one of Zadorov, Pulock, Ristolainen, Nurse. One or two of those guys will be there at 11 - likely Zadorov and Pulock.
And on Feaster's comments about Lecavalier. He was asked a direct question by the media.... lets have some common sense here.
He isnt going to publicly bad mouth Lecavalier by referring to him as a post apex player. Not only is it classless it is unprofessional.
Also it would tip our hand that we are not interested which Feaster has said time and again he won't do.
You shouldnt be reading anything into it.
June 29 2013, 10:13AM
What does everyone think of these Flyers/Flames trade rumours?
Looks like we might be in on Matt Read. Yay or nay? I'm fer it, but wondering what the price will be. Flyers want to move up in the first - do the Flames swap #6 for #11 and Read? Is Read worth it to lose out on potentially Lindholm/Nichushkin?
I'd say there is exactly ZERO chance that our #6 pick is in play unless the return is something more than just Read and #11.
If Brayden Schenn were part of the package it would work.
It might also make sense to flip #28 to the Flyers for Read.


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Skip to comments.CNN poll: 52% say Obama doesn't deserve reelection in 2012
Posted on 02/16/2010 4:08:03 PM PST by DCBryan1
CNN poll: 52% say Obama doesn't deserve reelection in 2012
By Michael O'Brien - 02/16/10 01:35 PM ET
52 percent of Americans said President Barack Obama doesn't deserve reelection in 2012, according to a new poll.
44 percent of all Americans said they would vote to reelect the president in two and a half years, less than the slight majority who said they would prefer to elect someone else.
Obama faces a 44-52 deficit among both all Americans and registered voters, according to a CNN/Opinion Research poll released Tuesday. Four percent had no opinion.
The reelection numbers are slightly more sour than Obama's approval ratings, which are basically tied. 49 percent of people told CNN that they approve of the way Obama is handling his job, while 50 percent disapprove.
Still, the 2012 election is still a long way's away, with this fall's midterm elections looming large. Republicans are hoping to make inroads into Congress, while Democrats are hoping to hold onto gains won in the 2006 and 2008 cycles.
Respondents to CNN were split at 46 percent as to whether they preferred a generic Republican or Democratic candidate in this fall's elections.
At least one retiring lawmaker is confident Obama will sail to reelection, with Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) predicting Monday the president would win "overwhelmingly" in 2012.
The CNN poll, conducted Feb. 12-15, has a three percent margin of error.
I'm shocked, SHOCKED I tell ya...
These polls from the previous
The haiku of FAIL.
AND reported the results...
And only idiots say he deserved a first.
I wanna show you something. It's my shocked face. :-o
...I'm surprised it's ONLY 52% that don't think he deserves a 2nd term...
I'm shocked that there are evidently 48% who would reelect him.
Now thats a real shocker ha! Obama needs to be removed from office NOW before there is nothing left. All I can say is GOD help us!!
I could have told them that over a year ago now we all have to put up with his BS for the next three years.
Friday night when Geraldo started in on the president, I knew it was over. I think only Juan Williams is left to defend the great zero.
tee hee [covering mouth]
No shocker. It's probably even worse if CNN is reporting this.
%52 negative?
Gee, I wonder what they would have gotten had they polled some Conservative voters?
LOL. This from a quitter who got out before the deluge.
Here's another shocker: He didn't deserve the FIRST term, for heaven's sake. Our media needs to be punished for at least a decade over their fawning, non-vetting coverage of this fraud who is currently occupying the Oval Office. To this day, I have never uttered or written the words "president" and Obama together. Something just isn't American about this guy, his name, and his background. A fraud. An imposter. He needs to go.
I suspect the 'Bradley effect' is now taking hold in opinion polls about Obama.
I suspect the Bradley effect is now taking hold in opinion polls about Obama.
What's that?
And this is a CNN poll?
I wonder what the real numbers are?
He doesn't deserve to finish this one let alone re election. Impeach the fraud
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"The Bradley effect, less commonly called the Wilder effect,[1][2] is a theory proposed to explain observed discrepancies between voter opinion polls and election outcomes in some US government elections where a white candidate and a non-white candidate run against each other.[3][4][5] Instead of ascribing the results to flawed methodology on the part of the pollster, the theory proposes that some voters tend to tell pollsters that they are undecided or likely to vote for a black candidate, and yet, on election day, vote for the white opponent. It was named after Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, an African-American who lost the 1982 California governor's race despite being ahead in voter polls going into the elections.[6]
The Bradley effect theorizes that the inaccurate polls were skewed by the phenomenon of social desirability bias.[7][8] Specifically, some white voters give inaccurate polling responses for fear that, by stating their true preference, they will open themselves to criticism of racial motivation. Members of the public may feel under pressure to provide an answer that is deemed to be more publicly acceptable, or 'politically correct'. The reluctance to give accurate polling answers has sometimes extended to post-election exit polls as well. The race of the pollster conducting the interview may factor in to voters' answers.
Some analysts have dismissed the theory of the Bradley effect,[9] or argued that it may have existed in past elections, but not in more recent ones. Others believe that it is a persistent phenomenon.[10] Similar effects have been posited in other contexts, notably the Shy Tory Factor and spiral of silence." ....
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That tells me 48% of Americans are living in a cave...
...or in Harlem.
And the lesson learned is this:
One can cheat (Read: ACORN) throughout exams and studies.
But when the real test comes up, cheating won't fix the reality in one's favor.
His supporters are fiction.
As is his support.
A fantasy.
What the he!! does that have to do with this story??!
I don't think Barry is going to run for reelection anyway.
That seems to be the new 'Rat MO. When the polls show a 'Rat politician in trouble for their reelection bids, they quit. See Evan Bayh as the most recent example of this.
That's going to leave a mark. Put some ice on it.
And, this is after only one year of his blunders~!
Amazing that as a country, we are 2 PERCENT from being INSANE!
Now let's really get rid of him, and all his cohorts in Congress.
44 percent of all Americans said they would vote to reelect the president in two and a half years, less than the slight majority who said they would prefer to elect someone else
52 percent of Americans said President Barack Obama doesn't deserve reelection in 2012, according to a new poll.
The heck with the second term.
This unqualified poser did nothing to deserve the first.
well done.
I think this poll is intended to stop the rats from jumping ship. This is say to other democRATS, wait, dont leave, Barry might be gone in two years, so just wait it out.
44 percent of all Americans said they would vote to reelect the president in two and a half years, less than the slight majority who said they would prefer to elect someone else.
That's still a boatload of idiots.
He doesnt deserve this term!
Does anyone bother to read the article? 52% would not vote for 0bama again and 44% would. That's an 8% difference.
Now ain't that just comforting!
Every day that goes by and every press release is digging a hole this administration will eventually be unable to climb out of. Buzzing this week is about taxing the middle class....and the buzzing isn't only among middle class conservatives and independents. People are weary of the almost daily assault we face from this administration.
And Obama's answer to this weariness is to get in front of the cameras MORE. He thinks he hasn't communicated well enough. LOL!
I say GO for it, Obama. Make everyone sick of you!
What is CNN driving at via their poll, dictatorship or more change?
I NEVER watch Geraldo for even a minute anymore, because of the very reason that he has such a love/crush affair going on with obama!
If he says something negative about obama then it is falling apart for the fake-o!
I bet he can get that up closer to 70% in another year!
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Been putting some serious mileage on the Prius lately as I pound the freeways of southern California working my new scouting job with the SD Padres. I never really appreciated the little car pool lane stickers that I got on that car till now.
To be honest, I really have no clue what I'm doing. I mean, I obviously know what a good player looks like. But I'm just learning how to break it down into degrees of "how much I like him" and putting that in scouting vernacular. Basically learning how to make an accurate evaluation of an amateur player so the people spending money with the Padres know exactly what they're purchasing.
How do I do that? I go to a lot of games. I videotape. I get running and throwing times with a stopwatch. I get velocities with my radar gun. I look at body makeups, watch mannerisms, watch how players interact, watch them take b.p and ground balls. I pay attention to how they throw, hit, and field. I watch to see how they handle adversity. I talk to other scouts, parents, coaches, and the players themselves. Basically I'm an information gathering machine in a Prius.
The honest truth about what I see so far? A truckload of below average players, a lot of mediocre players, and a handful of potential prospects. Baseball must be a tough game. Genetics must be a tough game. You've gotta have a lot of skill and luck on your side to be a prospect.
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I love very few things in this world............My Wife, my kids, my Beautiful GrandDaughter and My J.E.T.S. Jets Jets Jets!!!
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- Something about me. I'm not one to talk about myself. But here is goes. As you already know I'm a huge die hearted Jets fan, I have been for over 30 yrs. I live down in Ennis, Texas. Every year I order the NFL ticket just so I can watch our Jets. All my bud's down here are Cowboy fans, so it makes for good entrainment............Because I live in TX, these are the thing's that I do as well.......... Golfing and Swimming, going out on our boat. Do some tubing and skiing.......... I'm the head coach of my son's football team. I'm BIG TIME into fantasy football, have been for 13 yrs now. My boss of 20 yrs hates it. (the BOSS is my WIFE) lol Well, that's about it. Hope I didn't boar you to much!!!
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Many of us have experienced the shocking jolt that comes from sticking a paperclip, fork, or other metal object into an exposed power outlet—I know I did when I was a kid, 'cause it just seemed like a good idea.
There are plenty of other ways to get electrocuted, however, than just sticking something into a power socket. And, unfortunately, kids (and sometimes adults) don't often see the dangers that sit right in front of them.
On average, electrocutions kill 400 people each year, and another 4,400 are injured due to electrical hazards. Needless to say, there's more we could be doing to protect ourselves and loved ones from the harmful effects of electricity.
How Electrical Shocks Happen
Electricity always seeks a path to the ground. Electrical injuries occur when a person accidentally becomes a part of the pathway that gets the electricity to its destination. When this happens, a person is acting as a conductor—a material that attracts electricity and will allow it to flow quickly. Other conductors include metal, water, wet objects, and trees (because of their moisture). Materials used for insulation such as rubber, glass, plastic, and porcelain do not allow electricity to flow freely.
As the use of electrical power grows, electrical hazards do, too. Electricity is almost in constant use, what with laptops, toasters, lamps, etc. staying plugged in when not in use. This, along with aging wiring systems put electrocutions and home fires at a higher risk. Fire hazards are also greater when surge suppressors, power strips, and extension cords are misused.
Protect your Children
When you know how to prevent electrical shocks and burns, you can more easily protect yourself and your loved ones. Check out the following tips from the American Burn Association:
- Avoid letting children play with or near electrical appliances. Keep them a safe distance away from space heaters, irons, hair dryers, etc.
- Use plug covers on any power outlets accessible to small children. Outlet caps that attach to the outlet plate with screws are better protectors than those that simply plug in.
- Make sure plug in caps are a similar color to the outlet so they aren't easily recognized and pulled out.
- Make sure such caps are not small enough to be a choking hazard.
- Make sure any night lights used in a child's room do not resemble toys.
- Teach children to respect electricity as soon as they are old enough (usually around age 3). Two thirds of electrical burn injuries happen to children 12 and under.
Children aren't the only ones at risk, though. Many adults also suffer injuries from electrical shocks each year, whether at home or at work.
Other General Safety Tips
- Unplug appliances by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
- Only use appliances with a three-prong plug in a three-slot outlet. Never force it or remove a prong to make it fit a two-slot outlet. You can find outlet adapters, however, that allow you to use three-prong plugs in two-prong outlets.
- Check your electrical tools regularly for signs of wear. If a cord is frayed or cracked, replace it. Replace any tool that causes even the smallest of shocks, or overheats, shorts out, or gives off smoke.
- Never use electrical appliances near water
- Unplug appliances before performing any repairs
- Attach extension cords to appliances/tools before plugging them into outlets
- Keep clothes, curtains, and other possibly flammable items at least 3 feet away from all heaters, whether electric, gas, or kerosene-fueled
- If an electric power line is down on or near your home, keep everyone out of the area and call 9-1-1 or your local electric company.
As a society, we depend on electricity. It works 24/7 to provide us with heat, to keep our security systems working, to keep our unpreserved food cold, and more. While you enjoy the positive results of electricity, don't abuse or misuse it. Remember, it can have painful—even deadly—effects if you're not careful.
What do you do in your home to keep your loved ones safe from electrical shocks and burns? Have you ever experienced a major electric shock?


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Kalic examines the roots of American space policy from the post-World War II era through the ratification of the Outer Space Treaty. Kalic argues that presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson all sought to establish the use of space for peaceful purposes while at the same time sustaining the militarization of space to support military missions on Earth. Under each administration, according to Kalic, space was viewed as venue for military activities, but not for the conduct of warfare. An overarching theme that emerges across the different partisan administrations is the extent to which space policy and technological development were driven by the confrontation with the former Soviet Union, especially following the USSR's detonation of a nuclear weapon in 1947 and the launch of Sputnik a decade later. The book provides an interesting and in-depth examination of the origins of U.S. space policy and the role of presidents in its formulation. Kalic begins by examining the period immediately following World War II, which laid the foundation for the military's use of satellites for non-aggressive purposes. According to Kalic, President Harry S. Truman and his administration were far less interested in the research and development of satellites and other space experiments. Rather, Cold War strategic considerations and reducing the defense budget in the wake of WWII were the overriding concerns of the administration. Competition between the Army and Navy and the Army Air Force's desire to maintain a close working relationship between universities and military scientists in the post WWII era were the primary drivers of early research and development. The air force and the RAND Corporation were the central actors in promoting America's use of satellites for military applications, such as collecting data and intelligence (as opposed to killing or destroying targets). According to Kalic, "Despite the administration's reluctance to support the development of satellites, the air force and RAND built the theoretical foundation to use space for military and scientific purposes" (pp. 17). Unlike Truman, Eisenhower firmly embraced the use of satellites and space systems as a central tenet of the national security strategy of the U.S. and he established a national space policy. Countering threats from the former Soviet Union was the overriding driver of space policy. Eisenhower and his administration believed that the U.S. should use space technology as a means to maintain and expand the international prestige of the nation. In the wake of the Air Policy Commission's miscalculation of when the USSR would test a nuclear weapon, Eisenhower also wanted to improve intelligence gathering and reconnaissance capabilities. Thus, he directed the National Security Council to define a space policy and to move forward with satellite construction, but Eisenhower chose not to deploy space weapons. Unlike future presidents, Eisenhower maintained that the U.S. should maintain separate military and civilian space programs. One key question the book raises but might have explored further is why President Eisenhower sought to keep the American public unaware of the nation's military developments despite public demand for a response to the Soviet Union's Sputnik launch. Instead, according to Kalic's account, Eisenhower used the opportunity to make public pronouncements that juxtaposed the United States as the peaceful nation seeking to establish international cooperation in space with the militarism of Soviet Union as evidenced by its "technocratic triumph" of Sputnik (pp. 39). Another interesting topic that might have been further explored is how Eisenhower reconciled his fiscal conservatism principles with the expansion of government (i.e. by authorizing the creation of NASA) and increased spending on space technology and development. Although it publically maintained that space should be kept free of weapons, the Kennedy administration broke with Eisenhower in acknowledging that the nation's civilian and military space programs worked in concert with one another. Furthermore, despite their offensive potential, Kennedy authorized the development of anti-satellite programs and ballistic missile defenses, justifying them as defensive and non-aggressive weapons necessary to guard against the USSR. Unlike Eisenhower, Kennedy also sought to overtly challenge the technological superiority of the Soviet Union, for example, by announcing his idea to send a manned mission to the moon. Of the three presidents examined in this volume, Lyndon Johnson perhaps had the greatest expertise in space policy. The development of his expertise began in the Senate where he served on the Armed Services Committee. Unlike Eisenhower, Johnson was willing to compete with the Soviet Union in space launches and considered Sputnik a challenge on par with the challenge of Pearl Harbor (pp. 92). Kalic notes that rather than engage in a partisan rebuke of Eisenhower's response to Sputnik, Johnson chose to work with a bipartisan commission to develop new thinking on defense and foreign policy (pp. 94). In return, Eisenhower appointed to Johnson to the U.S. delegation to a United Nations conference on banning weapons in space. As president, Johnson endorsed a national space program combining military and civilian programs, an idea first advanced in the Kennedy administration. However, despite the American public's concern over Soviet developments, it remained unaware of the military developments of American space technology through the early years of the Johnson presidency. Finally, in 1964, President Johnson disclosed American anti-satellite and ballistic missile defense technology to public. Although this technology might be used for offensive purposes, Johnson justified it on defensive grounds. Although we don't necessarily learn why the public was left in the dark under the previous administrations, Kalic asserts that Johnson made the disclosure for three reasons: to inform the USSR that the United States had the technology and capability to neutralize its offensive weapons plans for space; to fend off Republican attacks that he was "soft on defense;" and to ease American concerns about Soviet plans. (pp. 112) Though Kalic's account provides a useful starting point, future scholarly work might delve further into the relationship between policy constraints and outcomes and the constraints presidents faced from the international strategic environment, technological developments and public opinion. Finally, the chapter on Johnson briefly highlights the emergence of a greater degree of partisanship on national security. Whereas Eisenhower didn't face opposition to his space policy that emphasized civilian programs, Barry Goldwater and other prominent Republicans attacked the Kennedy-Johnson space program as "gambling our national survival." Thus, the rise of partisanship and its effects on space policy is yet another topic that future scholarly work might explore. Throughout the account, Kalic portrays presidents as reigning in military and scientific interests seeking to expand weapons into the space frontier. This is apparent from the outset in Kalic's portrayal of the Army Air Force's partnership with the RAND Corporation and their drive to develop satellite technology for military purposes under the Truman administration. And in the wake of Sputnik, the air force sought to use the event "to lobby for the weaponization of space and establish itself as the nation's space force" (pp. 40). Kalic notes that Eisenhower sought to appease the Air Force interest in space weapons "by using the perceived threat of the Soviet Union's satellite program to justify America's early work on anti-satellite and ballistic missile defense systems" (pp. 45). But even while a weaponization debate raged with the military between 1958 and 1960, "Eisenhower remained committed to keeping space free of weapons" (pp. 56). Throughout the book, Kalic emphasizes the distinction between militarization and weaponization of space. However, we might question how meaningful such a distinction in policy is since the technology can be used for dual purposes. For example, Kalic cites The Space Handbook by the RAND Corporation (1958), which noted the dual nature of astronautics: Astronautics can provide physical means to aid international inspection, and thereby, can help in the process toward disarmament and the prevention of a surprise attack. Astronautics can also lead to military systems, which, once developed and deployed may make hopes of disarmament, arms control, or inspection more difficult to fulfill. Furthermore, it's unclear whether presidents would have favored a policy of weaponization if deploying weapons in space were more technologically feasible. For example, as Kalic points out, President Kennedy and his administration were "never troubled" by the potential offensive use of the SAINT weapons system. 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The original wine cellar of Viña Santa Carolina is now a national monument and Santiago's only standing building constructed of cal y canto, a mixture of egg white and limestone that was once the city's trademark. Some of the original vinestocks are still yielding vintage wine today - a rare feat, credited to Chile's natural geographical protection from the phylloxera plague that has periodically ravaged the vineyards of France and California. Thus, Viña Santa Carolina's classic varietals boast some of the world's longest pedigrees. View all Santa Carolina Wines
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Why I want to be mentor: I don't consider myself an expert, but I've made enough smoothies in my life to offer some assistance to those who want to explore smoothie making.
Lesson Learned: Blenders expand liquids when they run.. the air makes the process out of control if you fill the blender up too much.
Tip: Don't be afraid to add things like flax seed, chocolate chips, coconut or whatever flavors you like.
Mentor In: Smoothie
Why I want to be mentor: Sharing a recipe is half of the pleasure I think!
Lesson Learned: Take care that the lid is fully \"blocked\", if it is not the case, your blender will not start! Fruits cover the need for sugar, so no need to add (too much) sugar
Tip: Put the liquif first (milk or yaourt), and then the fruits (or vegetables) sliced.
Mentor In: Smoothie, Dog Food, Pressure Cooker, Cookies, Cocktail
Why I want to be mentor: Smoothies in my diet have really helped me maintain and lose weight.
Lesson Learned: Soy milk or almond milk is healthy alternative to using regular milk in your smoothies.
Tip: never place whole fruit, always chop your fruit before blending.


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By Roy T. Newsom GranburyTexas
Dear Editor,
Congress claims they have to avoid going "over the cliff" financially while they continue to kick the can down the road. What a joke. The 100 year old Income Tax is a bismal failure. It is unfair and the only ones who benefit from it are congressional lobbyist and congressmen on the take. The Fair Tax HR25 and S13 will replace the income tax with a fair consumption tax by eliminating the IRS.
All tax measures must originate in the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill has been shelved there for more than five years without a vote. It is time to pressure our Representatives to do the right thing and move this bill out of committee and on the floor of the House for a vote.
Anyone doubting the Fair Tax only need to realize what would happen to the economy if every person received their full paycheck/retirement every payday and every busines never has to report anything to the IRS ever again. Think it through and support the Fair Tax.


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Bruins GM, Peter Chiarelli traded Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 19th, 2009 for a first and second round pick in 2010 and a first rounder in 2011. This past June he used those picks to select Tyler Seguin and London Knight centre, Jared Knight, but it seems Chiarelli wants to trade this year's pick for someone who can help the Bruins right now.
Chiarelli was asked on WEEI radio in Boston if he'd consider trading Toronto's first round pick in 2011?
"Yeah, I'd look at it, sure. I've had discussions involving that pick. I certainly would look at it. We've got a lot of assets, so that alone allows us to be creative also … there's been one [deal] that we've thrown around here internally, I don't know that I would do it but it's something that warrants further discussion."
The last sentance is absolute brilliance on Chiarelli's behalf.
How often have fans lamented that their GM could have gotten more in return had he waited longer when trading away an elite asset. Oiler fans, and even Kevin Lowe himself, have wondered if he could have received more for Chris Pronger in the summer of 2006. (Back then he got Joffrey Lupul, Ladislav Smid and two first rounders and a 2nd. Today the trade has evolved into Jim Vandermeer, Smid, Jordan Eberle, Martin Marincin and Cam Abney).
Opposing GMs and Bruins' supporters wondered why then-GM, Mike O'Connell didn't let the rest of the league know he was shopping Joe Thornton. The Bruins got fleeced in that deal getting only Wayne Primeau, Brad Stuart and Marco Sturm.
Clearly Chiarelli wants everyone to know where he stands with his "bonus" pick.
Chiarelli's comments make it clear the Leafs' pick is in play, but the subtle hint that he is close to a trade will surely get every other GM's attention. Right now the pick would be the 5th choice, and at the very least it will be in the top-eight. Chiarelli is in a great position. His team is competitive, they already have a potential star in the system, Seguin, from the original deal, and now by going public he has increased his chances of maiximizing his return.
With 20 days until the trade deadline, this simple quote will have fans in every market looking at potential deals that could help their team.
While every team would love a shot at a top-five pick, the reality is there might only be a handful of teams who are willing, and able, to offer up a fair package.
Ottawa, Toronto, Florida, New Jersey, the Islanders and Edmonton are either completely out of the playoff race or hanging by a thread like Buffalo, Columbus and St. Louis. There are many teams currently in the hunt for the postseason, but would any of their GMs be willing to sacrifice this season for a potential top-five pick?
According to Capgeek the Bruins can "currently" only acquire a max cap hit of $2.9 million, so I'm assuming any trade they make will see Michael Ryder, and his $4 million cap hit, as part of the package going the other way.
EDMONTON: The Oilers are currently 30th, and Steve Tambellini would be willing to part with a proven player to secure a second top-five pick in June. Ales Hemsky and Dustin Penner are the only Oiler veterans that would grab Chiarelli's attention. Chiarelli acquired Nathan Horton and Gregory Campbell for Dennis Wideman and the 15th pick last summer, so it might take more than just Hemsky or Penner to get the pick. I suspect Chiarelli will want some sort of young prospect to be added to any deal.
OTTAWA: I know it would be within the division, but Chiarelli had no problem making the original deal with Toronto, so I don't see him shying away if the Sens put a good deal on the table. Chris Phillips is the obvious name to be part of the package, but the Sens would need to add much more. Would Mike Fisher entice Chiarelli? I don't think so, because he has two years left at $4.2 million, but Bryan Murray should be trying to save his job by securing another top-five pick.
New Jersey: Despite their recent hot streak, they aren't going anywhere, and you wonder if Lou Lamoriello wants to break up his team rather than see them drop out of the bottom five. Lamoriello's problem is he doesn't have anyone who financially fits with the Bruins. Elias and Rolston are too expensive, and past their prime. Would Lou gamble and move Travis Zajak and David Clarkson? Zach Parise is up for a big raise, so the Devils need to make some room.
FLORIDA: Chiarelli and Dale Tallon made a deal at the draft, but I'm not sure they can come up with another one. The Panthers only have veterans Weiss, Booth, Olesz, Wideman, Kulikov, Clemmensen and Bryan Allen under contract for next season. Bryan McCabe, Cory Stillman, Radek Dvorak and Chris Higgins won't get you a top-five pick. I don't see Florida being a partner.
NY ISLANDERS: Garth Snow wouldn't move John Tavares, and after that he doesn't have anyone who could help the Bruins playoff push. Marc Streit and Trent Hunter are hurt, and the rest of the lineup is too inexperienced.
TORONTO: You know that Brian Burke will call Chiarelli and see if he is interested in making another deal, and if I'm Chiarelli I'd be all ears. I loved the deal he pulled off in 2009, but this time Burke's cupboard is a tad bare. I'm sure Tomas Kaberle's name will be first out of the gate, like it has been for the past two years. Would Kris Versteeg and Kaberle be enough?
BUFFALO: Sabres new owner, Terry Pegula, has a reputation of being very aggressive, but Darcy Regier hasn't been that way in his tenure in Buffalo. The Sabres, after their win Tuesday, are only four points out with two games in hand. I'll bet Pegula would rather make the playoffs this year, and if they stay close in the next few weeks, I think they'll be more of a buyer than a seller.
ST. LOUIS: Most of the Blues best players are young, and moving one of them for another top-five pick would seem like a lateral move. The Erik Johnson trade rumblings don't make sense, especially for a draft pick. I don't think Andy MacDonald and Eric Brewer would entice Chiarelli and I doubt the Blues would move one of Oshie, Perron or Backes.
COLUMBUS: The Jackets have won three straight and are only four points behind 8th place Calgary with two games in hand. GM, Scott Howson's job is on the line if he misses the playoffs, so I don't see him trying to build a future that he won't be a part of. I see Howson as a buyer, especially if the Jackets are within four points or less.
CALGARY: The Flames are 11-3-4 since Darryl Sutter
resigned got fired, and suddenly in the playoff picture. Would Jay Feaster roll the dice and trade Robyn Regehr, and hope his team could still make the playoffs and get a top pick? The Flames are in a tough spot. They don't have much depth in the farm, but would Feaster, or more specifically the owners, be willing to sacrifice a few home playoff dates for a potential franchise player? Tough call.
MINNESOTA: The Wild haven't had a first round pick pan out since they took Brent Burns 20th in 2003. Since Burns they've drafte AJ Thelan (12th, 2004), Benoit Pouliot (4th, 2005), James Sheppard (9th, 2006), Colton Gillies (16th, 2007), Tyler Cuma (23rd, 2008), Nick Leddy (17th, 2009) and Michael Granlund (9th, 2010). Granlund and Leddy are too young to judge yet, but the rest are more suspects than prospect at this point. Chuck Fletcher needs to make a splash, and I wonder if Nick Schultz and Matt Cullen would get Chiarelli's attention.
I'm sure many other GMs will contact Chiarelli to find out his asking price, and after yesterday's comments I'm sure Chiarelli's phone will be ringing frequently.
Letting the entire league know that a potential top-five pick is on the market was a savvy move by Chiarelli, and I won't be surprised if he ends up getting more than the supposed offer that is currently on the table. The only negative might be that the current GM that he is dealing with gets annoyed and backs out.
Chiarelli likely weighed the options and realized, that in this case, a public auction will garner a higher price than what he would have got in a silent one.
Brilliant move.
To Boston: Hemsky, 2nd round pick, Tambellini
To Edmonton: Chiarelli
Any day.
February 09 2011, 08:13AM
I'm amazed there seems to be so much support for trading one of Hemsky/Penner for what looks to be around the 5th pick.
I can't be the only one who feels that both Hemsky & Penner are better players then most 4/5 picks ever turn out to be.
I might be totally out to lunch, but if either Hemsky/Penner goes to Boston for TO's pick, I'd be looking for Boston to add something
February 09 2011, 10:17AM
"When did this become an Edmonton Oilers discussion board?"
Should we change the background colours to Blue and Orange?
February 09 2011, 10:39AM
madjam to FlamesNation board for a cup of red Kool-Aid.
Fair deal for both sides.
February 09 2011, 01:29PM
I've figured out a way to get Crosby and Toews and we wouldn't have to give up that much.
The capgeek figure includes Marc Savard, who I think will be moving to LTR, though I might be mistaken.
Personally, I'd rather have hemsky or Penner than Cullen and Schuktz, but maybe I'm a homer.
Fun days to be Chiarelli, its gonna be like picking from a buffet.
I think Chiarelli is betting his Leaf's pick won't be top 5. Hemsky or Penner for a pick outside the top 5? I sure hope not.
February 09 2011, 12:00AM
The Flames could offer Chiarelli the once-in-a-lifetime deal of Sarich AND Hagman for only one Toronto 1st round pick! Act now, and they'll throw in Kotalik (4 points in 4 games in the AHL) at absolutely no extra cost.
February 09 2011, 01:11AM
It would be nice to gain TO's pick from Boston, but I'd like to see any kind of deal with Atlanta go first. Athough a top 10 pick would be right for the Oiler's "rebuild", I'd like to see a few prospects gained in return via trade opposed to drafting and developing....mostly cause I'm impatient and want success next year not in 5.lol. Sell Penner high!!! I doubt he'll resign and we can get highest value now, opposed to seasons 2006-2008 in comparison IMO
What a hunk.
February 09 2011, 07:54AM
To Boston: Hemsky, 2nd round pick, Tambellini
To Edmonton: Chiarelli
Any day.
We'd definitely have to take one or two "slower" (see: assessing the situation) people from their front office to compensate for the "IQ dump" going their way
I'm amazed there seems to be so much support for trading one of Hemsky/Penner for what looks to be around the 5th pick.
I can't be the only one who feels that both Hemsky & Penner are better players then most 4/5 picks ever turn out to be.
I might be totally out to lunch, but if either Hemsky/Penner goes to Boston for TO's pick, I'd be looking for Boston to add something
I can't be the only one who feels that both Hemsky & Penner are better players then most 4/5 picks ever turn out to be.
You're not alone, and you are correct.
February 09 2011, 10:25AM
Peter would make a fine politician, we all knew this pick was in play if the Bruins figured they had a shot at glory this season. He's just driving the price up, looking for a Kings ransom for it i'm sure. Tambellini should sit tight and let Chiarelli come to the Oilers, Edmonton has what Boston desires.
Penner Brule and Smid for Ryder and that pick... or perhaps even Ryder and Seguin.
Had to laugh on monday when Sather said Souray is too slow and no longer an asset. Is it at all possible Glen is just peeing in the toilet water so no other GM's will be interested? Watch for Souray to go on re entries next week, we all know how Glen loves his reclamation projects.
If the Oil did make a trade for the Leafs draft pick, who is rated in the 5-10 slot among Junior players right now? Is there any one of those that MB may have the hots for, or sees as a steal in that drafting position?
February 08 2011, 10:48PM
When you read about what the teams have to offer.....no one compares to what the oilers have. I think Fisher is the only guy that would draw interest from Ottawa but Boston needs scoring and I don't think fisher is that guy. He's a properly paid Horcoff. Boston's got their guy in that role in Bergeron
Edmonton has skilled forwards and can eat cap space for teams if it helps their future.
Hemsky/Vandermeer (Boston isn't deep on D if they're making a serious run)
1st/Ryder + another salary dump
Keeping in mind that toronto's pick isn't likely to be a lottery pick (likely 5-10). Hemmer is a proven "star". Edmonton can't get too carried away. Tambo earns his legacy this year because this will shape the team and he can't ask MBS to do the trades for him.
February 08 2011, 10:51PM
Gregor: Do you figure that the young asset you speak of coming from the Oilers would be in the caliber of a young gun currently with the team, or in the prospect pool. If it is a player on the team I would see that as somewhat of a lateral move but curious to see what you think. Seems to me as if the kids with the club right now should figure heavily in the future direction of the team.
I don't want the Oilers to trade Penner and Hemsky. Especially not when they are still signed for 1 more year. Especially when the kids still need sheltering next year. Especially when there's still a chance they can be extended. Especially for a pick that might not even be in the top 8. Especially in a rather weak draft year. Especially when we will already get a top 3 pick of our own.
No thanks.
If Burkie has taught us anything, DO NOT trade with this "genius". You'll likely get fleeced.
February 08 2011, 11:12PM
Oilers should see if they can get Rishaug to do another story. A mock of Chiarelli where Tambo comes out stating that he is indeed thinking about trading Sheldon Souray. He's had a couple offers already that just need to be signed in summer, he just doesn't want to hurt his development in the A that he's been getting. He's a true leader and really taking responsibility in driving the team bus!
Hopefully Tambellini does not wait to long to make a move,If there is a deal to be made with Boston then he should be on the phone and offer up one of Hemsky or Penner.
February 08 2011, 11:44PM
Nice post.
As for the Flames: "Would Jay Feaster roll the dice and trade Robyn Regehr, and hope his team could still make the playoffs and get a top pick?"
Without Regehr, the Flames are not making the playoffs.
February 09 2011, 12:12AM
A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush...luckily for us we have 2 birds plus some spare parts.
Hemsky's been in the line up and out of and we still do the same when he's around vs when he's not. So we're not much worse off.
Penner is a rare breed...big with skill!
Birds Hemmmer + Penns
Spare Parts Brule, Cogs, Vandamer, Foster
remember a 15th+Weidmen for 1 30 point player and an 18 point player to date.
So my offer is Hemsky + Vandameer for - TO's Pick+ 2nd round 2011-2012/or prospect
No Salary Dump taken back. They need Vandamer for depth in the playoffs.
Throw Plante/Chorney in a sweetener if needed.
February 09 2011, 12:38AM
Is letting the league know that a player or pick is available really considered a brilliant move? I'd say not letting it be known is absolutely asanine and ridiculously stupid. On the occasion when the media isn't getting a hold of the information I'm still sure a gm shops their availability list.
In regards to the Joe Thornton trade, "absolutely asinine and ridiclously stupid."
Is Ryder worth a 2nd round pick?
I'd rather not move Penner or Hemsky and sign both, but lets pretend we know NEITHER will re-sign.
With Savard done for the year, this is feasible:
To Boston:
Ales Hemsky Dustin Penner
To Edmonton:
TO 1st BOS 2nd Joe Colborne Micheal Ryder
... and then we flip Ryder for another second.
Does that make sense for both sides? Oilers are giving up two legitimate top line forwards. Boston is giving up a top 5 pick, a top 60 pick, a former first rounder, and a salary dump.
Oilers rebuild is likely done as far as adding pieces is concerned (3 2nd round picks, 2 1st round picks, both in the lottery). Boston becomes instant favourites to come out of the East.
It's a big time deal with hefty costs on both sides.
... thoughts?
If there's anything to the Atlanta/Edmonton rumors surrounding Bogo/Hemsky, then all bets are off the table. I'd much prefer deal for a 21 year old D with 200 GP and is a former top 3 pick.
I'm not sure Brian Burke's stupidity equals Chiarelli's genius. Other than that you make a good point. I just hope Tambellini doesn't stumble into someone elses bear trap. Between his deals and Kevin Lowe's deals I am far from comfortable with their combined judgement on pro trades. The only reason for hope for the Oil currently is MacGregor's minor league drafting and not much is proven on any of his changes so far due to the early stages of the player's growth.
February 09 2011, 02:52AM
In my dream world the Flames would send Bourque, Saarich, + a pick (if they had to and not a first rounder) to pry Bogosian out of Atlanta. Then maybe they could make the deal for Regehr to Boston for the first rounder. Calgary could take Ryder back as a salary dump and maybe throw in a pick or prospect to compensate. That would be about $11 million out and a little under $7 million coming back. Giving Calgary a much needed $4 mill in breathing room.
I think Hemsky is a better player than Horton. His value should be higher. Horton got Fla another NHL player and 15th overall, Hemsky should be able to top the draft number.
I would like to hang onto Penner. He is a unique player in the organization and one that can't be easily replaced in the off season.
Oops, double post
As Sumoil stated, either Hemsky or Penner for just TO's 1st is not a good deal, let alone adding to it from the Oiler side.
Chiarelli putting it out there that TO's pick is available is smart as it will help drive the price as up.
I hesitate to use the word genius though.
Maybe watching Kevin Lowe and Steve Tambellini operate for years has lowered the "genius" bar around here.
Its a smart move, but I guess next to the Oiler management it looks like he's making gold from lead.
February 09 2011, 07:34AM
Tambellini is not that smart.
February 09 2011, 07:48AM
How do you figure you are going to get a second from anyone for Ryder?
As Sumoil stated, either Hemsky or Penner for just TO's 1st is not a good deal, let alone adding to it from the Oiler side.
Chiarelli putting it out there that TO's pick is available is smart as it will help drive the price as up.
I hesitate to use the word genius though.
Maybe watching Kevin Lowe and Steve Tambellini operate for years has lowered the "genius" bar around here.
Its a smart move, but I guess next to the Oiler management it looks like he's making gold from lead.
I was about to say the same thing... you have a draft pick that you feel has excellent value.
Going to the top of the tallest mountain and yelling "This pick is available" seems more like common sense than genius.
Genius would be getting a player like like Hemsky + a good young player in return.
How do you figure you are going to get a second from anyone for Ryder?
Buffalo scored a 2nd for Kotalik a couple of years ago, so I assume virtually anything is possible.
You are correct and that is why I put "currently" since it could change before Feb 28th.
I think Schultz is underrated as a D-man, and the Bruins need more blueline depth heading into the playoffs.
It will be interesting to see what offer, if any, he accepts.
Schultz is a big time underrated d-man. When ever i have watched wild games or highlights i always notice him and the solid game he plays. I look for him specifically because i used to live with his cousin in university, so maybe i have a bit of a bias there. But i have always thought he was a solid d-man.
February 09 2011, 08:06AM
I'm jumping on the Bogosian train, although I don't think Hemskey or Penner would be enough. ATL is most likely not making the playoffs this year so they would only have either signed for one year. I think the player ATL would take is Gagner. It would be a trade for a young asset for another young asset and fill the needs of both teams, we have too many small forwards and need better D. This would also free up Tambi to draft one of the young centermen (RNH) who would slide into the second line behind Horc for a few years.
February 09 2011, 08:10AM
Yes but Calgary finally got rid of their GM, and even if Sutter was still there Calgary doesnt have a second round this year to get back for him and they dont have the cap space
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Yes but Calgary finally got rid of their GM, and even if Sutter was still there Calgary doesnt have a second round this year to get back for him and they dont have the cap space
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p.s. ~
It was Tambellini who gave BUF a 2nd for Kotalik, not Sutter.
February 09 2011, 08:27AM
i think we need a top centermen desperately, and if we trade to boston and get TO pick we probably won't get couturier or nugent - hopkins. I think trade hemsky, penner, and possibly cogliano to l.a for brayden shenn and get something else in return and then draft larsson at the draft. I think that would be the smartest thing because we now have a top centermen and top defencemen. also reading your latest blog we have a lot of good forwards coming up.
February 09 2011, 08:37AM
So what exactly happens when that pick ends up being closer to a top 10 pick than a top 5 pick? Not sure I really want to give up either Hemsky or Penner for a top 10. Too much risk. I do however think if we have any intention at moving either guy, that we do it this year.
Very few guys around this year for trade and I really don't want to risk Hemsky going down next season and getting nothing for him.
But I think ST might not sharebour feeling. Then again he was dangling hemsky for the second overall pick, so he may want a decent prospect back with the pick.
February 09 2011, 08:57AM
omg yes I know. I was implying that sutter was the only one stupid enough for Tambo to pull that off with.
It would be really nice if we could get more out of the Bruins if we have to bring Ryder back here. Jordan Caron could be big body RW, Adam McQuaid a big stay at home defender, or even Colborne for our big center.
It might be asking too much, but I think we are dealing from a position of strength when our 2 players we are moving both have a year left on their deals. We haven't been in the driver's seat on many deals in the past.
Interesting article, but I'd say Toronto is not really a trade possibility. The optics simply wouldn't allow it.
If the Leafs re-acquired their own 2011 pick for the package Gregor mentions, then the entire deal boils down to:
To Toronto: Kessel
To Boston: Seguin, Knight, Versteeg, Kaberle
Even though both separate transactions might have looked somewhat plausable as individual deals at the time they were made, when you put them together (and every MSM and fan in North America will do just that) and look at them in hindsight, it's just so lopsided as to be laughable.
Burkie has to deal with the fact that this one didn't swing his way. Trying to 'fix' it now will only make it worse and could cost him his job.
It would be nice to gain TO's pick from Boston, but I'd like to see any kind of deal with Atlanta go first. Athough a top 10 pick would be right for the Oiler's "rebuild", I'd like to see a few prospects gained in return via trade opposed to drafting and developing....mostly cause I'm impatient and want success next year not in 5.lol. Sell Penner high!!! I doubt he'll resign and we can get highest value now, opposed to seasons 2006-2008 in comparison IMO
In a perfect world the Oilers could perhaps do both!
If there is legs to the Atlanta deal with Bogosian, Hemsky would be the main target for them. Not sure how and what would have to be in this deal but it is possible. Any ideas?
Penner would be Boston's target not Hemsky. Would a Penner/Gilbert/Calgary's 3rd for Toronto's #1/Colbourne/Ryder be close. As mentioned here already, Ryder could be flipped for a pick. It is a contract year for him and as usual he is scoring again. He could add supplemental scoring for a playoff bound team.
Cap space works for all teams infact Boston would still have roughly 2.9 to spend to fill in this year.