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Post by Detroit Cherni on Jan 1, 2009 18:34:26 GMT -5
I really was worried that I had put my foot in my mouth more than a few times. Great game.
However, bets are bets, and I graciously accept Minnesota's 4th rounder from Wild GM Joe Larson. And I graciously accept the $500,000 from Buffalo GM Gorbs. Nice doing business with you.
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Post by Carolina GM on Jan 1, 2009 19:35:37 GMT -5
are you guys allowed to bet using your assets in the pool? That seems wrong and the NsHL shouldn't allow. Can't you guys just pay him with love?
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Post by Detroit Cherni on Jan 1, 2009 20:04:33 GMT -5
Ron, are you MOTHER HEN'ing this thread?
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Post by Carolina GM on Jan 1, 2009 22:48:35 GMT -5
some one has to keep you guys from Steinbrenning this thing. Ron, are you MOTHER HEN'ing this thread?
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Post by Detroit Cherni on Jan 2, 2009 0:31:59 GMT -5
Leave the Steinbrenner's alone.
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WildGM
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Post by WildGM on Jan 2, 2009 8:40:29 GMT -5
Great game indeed. I was hoping you would have to eat your shoe Dave.... lol. That was one hell of a contest and I thought the US played a lot better than anticipated. Canada is a Juggernaut and will be very hard to beat for the Gold.
Congrats Dave on winning our wager you da man!
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Post by formerBostonGM on Jan 2, 2009 9:01:51 GMT -5
I'm fairly certain that you can't wager draft picks. All trades have to be approved by the Commissioner. He's not going to approve a trade that consists of a fourth for Canadian Air. I'm not sure about cash though. In my opinion, if you are the owner, you should be able to do what you want with your cash as long as your team is financially stable.
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Post by Detroit Cherni on Jan 2, 2009 13:15:24 GMT -5
Correction......
First off......Who is the Boston GM? He's almost as rare a sighting in these parts as the GM in Detroit or Tampa Bay.
Second......During the Pittsburgh-Seattle Super Bowl contest, (which I lost), Mark Kopsack and I had a bet for a draft pick, which I graciously turned over to him when the Steelers won. So there is precedence for this type of wager.
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WildGM
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Post by WildGM on Jan 2, 2009 13:52:46 GMT -5
You disappoint me Dave you not da man after all you took the Seahawks over the Steelers? I will gladly turn over my 4th rounder for the USA losing to Canada. I don't see what is so different about wagering a 4th round pick versus $500,000.00 NsHL cash. Now if we wagered a 1st or 2nd rounder people should be concerned. You can sign 4th round draft picks to a contract of $350,000.00 a year. You could also sign a free agent who would be rated better than a 4th round draft pick for less than $500K........... just my opinion
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Jan 2, 2009 14:29:03 GMT -5
Well we'll see how this group of American kids compares to all the others that didn't have MAF score on himself (which is to say somewhat disappointing). I don't think this team is going to lose to Slovakia today, but it IS down to single elimination now. That always make one a little nervous. Should the US win, I'm not sure they will win again. Remember that Swedish bunch I was pimping before flip flopping and proclaiming the US would win gold? Well that's who they get if they beat Slovakia. I had the chance to watch about half of their game against Latvia (meh, it was Latvia) and their 5-0 handling of Russia. The Swedes are the goods, if you haven't gotten to see them yet. I think at this point, realistically, if the US comes away with a bronze that would be a good result. However, they are still playing, so I will still keep overly investing myself emotionally when they hit the ice. BTW...went to the Lightning-Canadiens game this past Tuesday. I don't remember her name, but they trotted out an eight year old girl to sing the anthems. THE BEST I have ever heard live. She was friggin awesome! She even did the Frenchy part in the middle of Oh Canada. I can't remember her name though.
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Jan 2, 2009 19:54:02 GMT -5
Wow. Another WJC tournament, another disappointing result for the Americans. This one is a little tougher to take than the usual, but you gotta give the Slovaks all the credit. They were opportunistic, and a bit lucky with their third goal (clearing attempt from Blum hit the ref and then the shot bounced off the inside of his leg and into the net), but I have always thought hard work will create chances. Sometimes you get the bounces. Mr. Janus was AWESOME in net for Slovakia, and draft eligibles Panik and Tatar played very well in the American zone. Pretty brutal result for this US team. The big line didn't show up in the big games, and the US isn't good enough to overcome that. Thomas McCollum wasn't very good, but the defensive zone coverage from the Americans wasn't very good either. I thought the dmen were slow to react in their own end and very soft in every game. Aside from Jordan Schroeder's skill, I thought Matt Rust, Tyler Johnson and Danny Kristo had themselves good tournaments. Eating crow usually sucks...and this time it CERTAINLY does. No excuses though. This team just got outplayed. You can see the talent, but talent only gets you so far. It's not going to get any easier next year, as most of this team won't be back. Very much looking forward to a Sweden-Canada final now though. I feel sad.
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Post by Detroit Cherni on Jan 3, 2009 12:32:24 GMT -5
Sorry USA but your team tanked. I don't know what that game was. Bad time to play the worst game of the tournament. I was really looking forward to a gold medal rematch. I don't know what it is, but Canada learned in the 80's that a positive result at the World Juniors meant a positive result with fans across the country. The World Juniors is a great way to help USA Hockey put the game back on the map, but the team just continues to struggle for no apparent reason at this tournament. It's really too bad, because the talent on this year's team deserved much better. At least a silver, since gold only goes to one country! I was a big fan of Team USA this year, and to be upset, well, I guess that's the beauty of a one game knockout, anything can happen, and it forces teams to bring their best for a full 60 minutes. Disappointing indeed. I wished better for Johnathon Blum.
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Post by coloradogm on Jan 3, 2009 14:42:07 GMT -5
Correction...... First off......Who is the Boston GM? He's almost as rare a sighting in these parts as the GM in Detroit or Tampa Bay. that was one funny ass comment!!! LMFAO BTW, Jeff and Detroit Dave how do you two feel about 0-16?
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Post by Detroit Cherni on Jan 3, 2009 15:31:01 GMT -5
Rob, I don't see them being upset. You can never complain about any team having the "perfect" season.
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Jan 3, 2009 19:57:03 GMT -5
Just wait until they draft the greatness (and I use that term VERY loosely) that is Matthew Stafford 1st overall. They won't be smiling in Day-twah for a while.
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