Ohh, I forgot about your young Czechs! I remember Czech media trying to recreate a Jagr to Calgary rumour because we signed Cervenka, and then that obviously didn't happen, but Dallas always seemed so random. I wonder if Vincour and Faksa actually played a role in his decision or if that mattered to him or what. His coming to the west certainly was unanticipated.
I've heard things about Faksa possibly being able to step into the NHL, but I haven't really heard much about him since he got drafted. Though maybe some of that came from him being in Kitchener where Skinner and Landeskog both were, and they had no problems stepping right in. He might surprise you at training camp - I think at the least he could get his nine games in before the Stars make a decision.
I have aggravating memories of Ribeiro. >:| That said your top 6 certainly doesn't look like it took a hit with his departure, assuming your old guys stay healthy.
It looks like Souray was effectively replaced with Rome, would that be correct? Do you think he was let go because he was asking for too much money? I mean you guys still have a ton of cap space, and Rome was signed for the same term Souray got.
Oh and p.s. congrats on your new owner! I really liked his/Nieuwy's approach at the trade deadline last season: "Yeah we could try to make the playoffs now, but we know we can be better, so we're going to work towards that instead." I really wish the Flames would take that approach. So jelly.
I sure wasn't expecting Jagr to come to the West, too. We needed some help, and the free agency pool was weak from our perspective. Too many players want to stay in the East, and there's the team's financial woes over the past few years that has hurt the Stars' reputation, I think. You have no idea how happy I am that Tom Hicks no longer has anything to do with my two favorite sports teams.
The old guys are definitely a stop-gap measure to get our kids ready. Glennie should be ready this season. Smith and Garbutt played some last season. Despite have two 40-year-old players, good players to be sure, we have a very young team. Jagr and Morrow will probably not be resigned after this next season, and Whitney and probably Robidas would be out the following year. We're seeing a real changing of the guard in Dallas. It's something we haven't had since the team moved from Minnesota.
Yes, Rome is replacing Souray. I know next to nothing about him (the same with Roy). I've heard he is an improvement over Fistric, but anyone would be. There is a reason why his nickname is the Hulk.
I love the fact we have a new owner, and one who has some hockey knowledge. He's been great about reviving interest in the team here in Dallas. I am really looking forward to the new season. Cannot get here soon enough.
I've heard things about Faksa possibly being able to step into the NHL, but I haven't really heard much about him since he got drafted. Though maybe some of that came from him being in Kitchener where Skinner and Landeskog both were, and they had no problems stepping right in. He might surprise you at training camp - I think at the least he could get his nine games in before the Stars make a decision.
I have aggravating memories of Ribeiro. >:| That said your top 6 certainly doesn't look like it took a hit with his departure, assuming your old guys stay healthy.
It looks like Souray was effectively replaced with Rome, would that be correct? Do you think he was let go because he was asking for too much money? I mean you guys still have a ton of cap space, and Rome was signed for the same term Souray got.
Oh and p.s. congrats on your new owner! I really liked his/Nieuwy's approach at the trade deadline last season: "Yeah we could try to make the playoffs now, but we know we can be better, so we're going to work towards that instead." I really wish the Flames would take that approach. So jelly.
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The old guys are definitely a stop-gap measure to get our kids ready. Glennie should be ready this season. Smith and Garbutt played some last season. Despite have two 40-year-old players, good players to be sure, we have a very young team. Jagr and Morrow will probably not be resigned after this next season, and Whitney and probably Robidas would be out the following year. We're seeing a real changing of the guard in Dallas. It's something we haven't had since the team moved from Minnesota.
Yes, Rome is replacing Souray. I know next to nothing about him (the same with Roy). I've heard he is an improvement over Fistric, but anyone would be. There is a reason why his nickname is the Hulk.
I love the fact we have a new owner, and one who has some hockey knowledge. He's been great about reviving interest in the team here in Dallas. I am really looking forward to the new season. Cannot get here soon enough.
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