tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post5606881754112222933..comments2024-01-15T09:53:40.089-05:00Comments on Black Aces: Weekend NotesJeremy Milkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-81145328229697066532008-12-15T10:49:00.000-05:002008-12-15T10:49:00.000-05:00anon @ 8:23amTampa has crappy management also. Tha...anon @ 8:23am<BR/><BR/>Tampa has crappy management also. That's why both teams resemble each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-11369082425242609982008-12-15T08:23:00.000-05:002008-12-15T08:23:00.000-05:00If Phillips, Kelly, and Fisher are the "talent" th...If Phillips, Kelly, and Fisher are the "talent" this team has to work with we are in very, very deep trouble. They're all unskilled 3 and 4 line players, phillips is at best, second pairing d. Heatley and Spezza look like the new, speed kills nhl has caught up with them. They're just too slow. Hopefully we'll find out soon what other teams will give for these guys, because we saw what our team will look like next year (already does actually): Tampa Bay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-16661249006270770592008-12-15T00:22:00.000-05:002008-12-15T00:22:00.000-05:00anon @ 10:48pmThe great assets to build around are...anon @ 10:48pm<BR/><BR/>The great assets to build around are Spezza, Heatley, Alfredsson, Phillips, Volchenkov, Fisher, Kelly, and Vermette. Aside from Alfie, they're all entering their prime.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you that Fisher is overpaid, but he can still be an asset to the club when he's on his game. Besides, he has a NTC, so he's not going anywhere.<BR/><BR/>I guess my view on the matter is shaped by the fact that I see the lack of production as a failure of management to use what they have effectively.<BR/><BR/>I'm from the "Glen Sather school" that says it's management's job to get most out of its players. Murray is failing on that account.<BR/><BR/>There are many GM's in the league that would die to have the talent that he has to work with. He has failed to surround that core with players that complement their styles. Instead, he brings in guys like Jason Smith, Luke Richardson, Alex Picard, Jesse Winchester, Marty Lapointe ... and then wants the core to simplify their play.<BR/><BR/>He brings in guys who are mediocre and then tells the skilled guys to dumb down their game. It's like he's building around mediocrity.<BR/><BR/>The mediocre guys he brings in, should be the type who can support the play of the skilled guys.<BR/><BR/>As far as goaltending, I think that he hit a homerun with Alex Auld, considering that it only cost $1M. But, retaining Gerber over Emery was simply idiotic. He should have bought out Gerber. Emery was young, athletic, and a raw talent. That whole situation was mismanaged last year.<BR/><BR/>As far as rumors surrounding drugs, IF they were true he should have been handled like Gratts. Full pay to enter the NHL substance abuse program. Not bought out and sent to Russia. Ottawa is suppose to be a classy franchise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-57082590587039685742008-12-14T22:49:00.000-05:002008-12-14T22:49:00.000-05:00There are no grizzlies in ontario. I guess Mike's ...There are no grizzlies in ontario. I guess Mike's going to hell for lying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-79871787291530158612008-12-14T22:48:00.000-05:002008-12-14T22:48:00.000-05:00Wow, I guess it is possible for fish to hit someth...Wow, I guess it is possible for fish to hit something he's shooting at. Who are the great assets to build around, btw? They certainly haven't been getting much ice time this year. We should at least give this team a makeover by trying to rid ourselves of mike "2 million too much" fisher, and some of the seniors who populate our blueline. It's like watching an old-timers game. While we're at it, move one or more of the Medium 3. It's hard watching this team play they're just so boring. Bring on the youth movement!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-75248915116190690722008-12-14T18:44:00.000-05:002008-12-14T18:44:00.000-05:00I think this season will be a series of stops and ...I think this season will be a series of stops and starts. We may yet win against Atlanta, but overall, the team doesn't look right.<BR/><BR/>I hope that Melnyk has the foresight to keep the big picture in mind. This team is on a downward trajectory. <BR/><BR/>My personal opinion is that we still have great assets to build around. This is not a lost cause. But, it will not turn aroung under the current GM. He's an "old school" dude who won't change his stripes.<BR/><BR/>As far as Cherry commenting on the way players dress, well that's pretty ironic. Have him walk around the south side of Chicago, or South Central LA, and people would think he's a pimp, because of the way he dresses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-61628692651733742792008-12-14T15:38:00.000-05:002008-12-14T15:38:00.000-05:00A Grizzley Bear last year, and TWO Black Bears thi...A Grizzley Bear last year, and TWO Black Bears this year. <BR/><BR/>ALSO... in case anyone didn't catch it during the game last night... www.mikefisher.ca<BR/><BR/>what a weird dude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-81078050144947795932008-12-14T14:51:00.000-05:002008-12-14T14:51:00.000-05:00Dude - fuck bears. Those sneaky bastards are a dam...Dude - fuck bears. Those sneaky bastards are a damn nuisance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com