tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post6255760547614878085..comments2024-01-15T09:53:40.089-05:00Comments on Black Aces: Deja VuJeremy Milkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-820688575627022152009-04-30T18:14:00.000-04:002009-04-30T18:14:00.000-04:00neil is a bum. sure he goes out every shift and tr...neil is a bum. sure he goes out every shift and tries to get energy going or whatever but he is ineffective in the goals dept. and barely saw any majors this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-79189980722375957862009-04-16T17:37:00.000-04:002009-04-16T17:37:00.000-04:00I love cody bass but he is not nearly as good a fi...I love cody bass but he is not nearly as good a fighter or as good a scorer as Chris Neil. I don't think he'll amount to much more than a pretty good fourth liner. When you consider what comparable players are making in the NHL these days, I think 2 mil is a reasonable asking price. He had a hard year this year because of some injury trouble and, well, everyone had a bad year. But let's show some respect for a guy who has really earned it over the years as a senator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-64118443819239393272009-04-14T21:45:00.000-04:002009-04-14T21:45:00.000-04:00I would not look for Roy Mlakar to make any major ...I would not look for Roy Mlakar to make any major decisions at this point.<br /><br />For quite some time, I've felt that he has been marginalized. Hearing him at his year-end wrap up, he looked like he was going to cry.<br /><br />It makes me sad that his job is in jeopardy after having done so much building over the last 13 years.<br /><br />Brian Burke called him the best sports executive of the last 50 years, on the Jim Rome Show last year.<br /><br />I normally critisize the Sun, but kudos to them for suggesting that Melnyk should give him a contract.<br /><br />It makes me sad to see what is happening to our Sens. A team that was looked at as the class of the league, as an organization that others wanted to model, is quickly becoming a dysfunctional joke.<br /><br />We are purging the organization of players and management who created a successful winning culture that was principled and fair, and replacing it with one that lacks integrity.<br /><br />I'm sick of Melnyk. Let's call a spade a spade. When Melnyk isn't in the Sports pages, he is in the Business section because he is under investigation for something.<br /><br />To put it politely, Melnyk is no Mike Fisher.<br /><br />I feel like our city is a bunch of idiots. We have this guy who lives in Barbados, who in all likelihood pays his taxes in Barbados, yet has convinced some people on city council to GIVE him $20 million to build a stadium so that he can make some money.<br /><br />If he makes money, he'll take that money back with him to Barbados.<br /><br />Can't we at least wait until the guy is cleared of all his investigations by the OSC and SEC before giving him $20 million?<br /><br />Based on what he's done to the Sens, I don't like the idea of giving him any taxpayers money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-12221889892476564072009-04-14T21:22:00.000-04:002009-04-14T21:22:00.000-04:00I think the Team 1200 continues its assault on the...I think the Team 1200 continues its assault on the Sens players because it is easy and because there are no consequences for its actions.<br /><br />Let's face it, the Sens are vital to 1200's business model. Without the Sens, their audience drops significantly.<br /><br />I think that they take their cues from Sens management. They rarely point the finger at Murray, they defended Gerber, they defended Hartsy, they branded the players as coach killers, and they are very supportive in helping Sens management in deflecting the blame onto the players.<br /><br />Consider this: Michael Landsberg recently said that Bryan Murray won't do this show ever since he started critisizing him.<br /><br />Murray's M.O. is clear. Cross him and he'll chop your balls off.<br /><br />Contrast that with Over the Edge. Tim Murray appears regularly. That tells me that the Murrays are ok with the bashing.<br /><br />Personally, I think that the media should say whatever they want, as long as it's true. If they want to critisize anyone, back it up with soild, thoughtful facts. That's what a democracy is about.<br /><br />Unfortunately, some media get intimidated by certain personalities and then create bias in their reporting.<br /><br />There is anger and frustration in Sens Nation. It's too bad that the Edgers are doing their best to put that anger on a few players when it should be shouldered by management.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-55381528327578100662009-04-14T20:53:00.000-04:002009-04-14T20:53:00.000-04:00I agree with Jeremy.
Cody Bass is not a contende...I agree with Jeremy. <br /><br />Cody Bass is not a contender, he's a pretender. The Sens management is selling false hope in Bass. I don't see him ever being a full-time NHLer.<br /><br />To me, the Chris Neil decison comes down to how the Sens see themselves. If management thinks that they are legitimate Cup contenders next year, then sign Neil. You need a guy like him for the playoffs.<br /><br />If next year is a reload and rebuild year, then dump Neil. His roster spot would allow a younger player to develop experience for an eventual Cup run.<br /><br />My personal opinion is that they should re-sign him. I like to see loyalty rewarded as long as the player can still contribute. I think that Neil had an off year.<br /><br />I also think that $2M is too high. To me, Neil is worth $1.5M a year. That said, there are creative ways to bridge the divide. I would give Neil a NTC in exchange for a home town discount. I would also front load the deal. For example, a four year deal at $2M, $2M, $2M, and $500K; gives a cap hit at $1.6M.<br /><br />Neil is an important player. It would be sad to see it end so abruptly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-20566116458750497152009-04-14T18:20:00.000-04:002009-04-14T18:20:00.000-04:00Cody Bass is not even close to Neil in the fightin...Cody Bass is not even close to Neil in the fighting department. This is a mistake that people make all the time.<br /><br />Bass is tough, but he is not a good fighter.<br /><br />The comparisons aren't really relevant.Jeremy Milkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-70610987515611251252009-04-14T18:15:00.000-04:002009-04-14T18:15:00.000-04:001 name...... CODY BASS.1 name...... CODY BASS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-87803089082847713302009-04-14T18:13:00.000-04:002009-04-14T18:13:00.000-04:004:53 You got that right.
When you have lost a ste...4:53 You got that right.<br /><br />When you have lost a step and thinking hockey (not fighting first) you are easy meat for a Cody Bass or one of the young guns because you are slower to see it coming and even slower to react off the bad pins.<br /><br />Just the money Neiler will make will put a bounty on old #25... even "Georges" will lay a beating on him for looking too good and getting Laraque type money.<br /><br />Note: Ya know who can defend his goal crease... Monsieur Leclaire!!Canucniknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-1558069158808196672009-04-14T16:53:00.000-04:002009-04-14T16:53:00.000-04:00Cody Bass will do ths same thing for less than 1M ...Cody Bass will do ths same thing for less than 1M a year and would probably kick his ass. Bye Bye Neil!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-7794701760402068962009-04-14T16:38:00.000-04:002009-04-14T16:38:00.000-04:00Seeing neil in blue and white would be suck unlike...Seeing neil in blue and white would be suck unlike seeing gerber in blue and white which was awesome/hilarious/bizzarro. However we are talking abiout a 3rd/4th line winger who is a tweener in the goon world not worth more than 1.3million. as has been already said they should have a young kid happy to be in the show who is a true heavyweight and cheap. <br /><br />Burke in toronto is good for hockey - he is a pompus windbag (much like his coach) who gives a good soundbite gets people riled up and is a reason to pay attention. the nhl needs more characters - it is a game and it is entertainment afterall,,, right?Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406971226297832463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-35736361288542767572009-04-14T14:33:00.000-04:002009-04-14T14:33:00.000-04:00To Anonymous 12:49PM.
No one, it's all for one an...To Anonymous 12:49PM.<br /><br />No one, it's all for one and one for all. If one of the "Big Fellas" starts...it's Yablonski from the Limo. Actually, I don't think we have anyone left without a visor. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong I admire Chris Neil and appreciate what he's done here, it's just... over!<br /><br />Fighting those heavies and doing alright was the worst thing that could have ever happened to him (and his agent).Caanucniknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-14643959088953218522009-04-14T14:23:00.000-04:002009-04-14T14:23:00.000-04:00I agree, let Neil go. $2mill is way too much for ...I agree, let Neil go. $2mill is way too much for him. If we don't have 1-2 kids in our system that can play that kinda game then we're not doing a good job at scouting and development.<br /><br />BTW, Neil was good this year but not very good last year + he tends to only play hard for home games.<br /><br />Na, I say let Neil go and have his pay day. Thanks for the hard years of service, but its time to part ways. I agree, he no longer wins hockey games. My only regret is that we'll lose him for nothing - maybe we should sign him and then trade him, a la Marian Hossa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-90316277780505073862009-04-14T12:49:00.000-04:002009-04-14T12:49:00.000-04:00Well who are you going to get to replace him? We ...Well who are you going to get to replace him? We need some more grit on the team, and if we loose Neil then we don't really have a fighter. Who is going to step up to the plate to defend his teammates on this team? The only person I can think of is Fish (decent fighter, strong as heck, not afraid to drop the gloves), but he is too injury proned as it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-50471128460779756712009-04-14T11:59:00.000-04:002009-04-14T11:59:00.000-04:00Chris Neil is a Hi-Bred...not a full fledged "Big ...Chris Neil is a Hi-Bred...not a full fledged "Big Fella" and not a productive forward anymore...he's lost a step...is not worth the money...is a perfect fit for Burke/Leafs @ 2M. <br /><br />Let him go and get his payday. He did everything he could here. He is just... "done here".<br /><br />Chris Neil does not win hockey games anymore.<br /><br />Heater is a fifty goal scorer, they can be honest with us and the media. He doesn't care about the Edgers. He knows his life time stats...Danny Heatley is in the top 5 in the world at what he does...He does not need us to defend him.Canucniknoreply@blogger.com