*-> Talk around Teemu Selanne is begining to swirl as Anaheims playoff hopes dwindles. The Ducks are most likely going to be sellers and Koivu and Selanne has been the 2 common names. I reported last week the teams interested in Koivu and the rumor how they could be sold as a package deal. Well on the topic of Selanne, if the Red Wings are still in the hunt they'll most likely be after the Finnish Flash. The Wings could use some help and he's affordable help at that too. He would most likely want to goto bonefide contender. Some people are saying the Penguins could be a destination as well. Ether way this is believed to be his final season. I think Pittsburgh could be a good fit but the Saku Koivu factor may come into play as their real life best friends. I've also heard he's quite content on just finishing in Anaheim. He holds his destiny with a No trade clause remember.
*-> While were talking about Anaheim might as well touch on Scott Niedermayer who is set to become a UFA and would bring in a fortune in return. Scott Niedermayer would also get to chose his location and it also may be his last season. I'm leaning more towards one more season since he's not showing too much wear. If he wins the gold however its a different story. The New Jerseys hot for Scotty but the asking price is rumored to be way to steap for Lou. They'd love to bolster their D and reunit the brothers. The Vancouver Canucks have also been inquiring about the future Hall of Famer according rumors. Another team that's been linked as well is the Washington Capitals. All are possible in my mind but its guna be a heavy price to pay for a rental. The Caps have been all over the rumors as of late mainly because of the excess cap space they hold. They also have a ton of prospects and chips to throw in any deal. I like the odds of New Jersey because of whole deafted by Jersey link and his brother but still believe they won't want to give up any prospects or high picks in exchange.
*-> Speaking of Hall Of Famers...What do you guys think of the retiring of Curtis Joseph tomorrow? The announcement is set for noon tomorrow. Is Cujo Hall of Fame worthy? I don't believe so just because he's never won it all and he doesn't hold any records. Gus games played and numbers are fairly impressive but when it comes down to it did he really make an impact of the game or in our minds? No.
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While Joseph was one of the better goalies of his generation, his career was not hall of fame material. He was always a star and one of the best players on his team, but that alone is not enough. He was just not of the same caliber as rivals like Roy, Hasek and Brodeur.
Agreed, well put.
As a Leafs hater, this is hard for me to say, but I actually think Cujo was the equal of St. Patrick, the Dominator and Brodeur. Like them, he could steal games and gave his team a chance to win every night.
However, I agree that he didn't have a Hall of Fame career and should not be put in the Hall.
I think what sets him apart from those three was the quality of teams he played on. All the years spent in the Leafs, Oil and Blues organization, derailed what could have been a championship career.
He didn't have the benefit of decent teams playing in front of him and that robbed him of Hall legitimacy.
- Jalen
I agree with Jalen... I think any late 90's early 00's Sens fan would agree he was the reason Ottawa never made it past the Leafs with a cup-worthy team.
The real hamper on Joseph is the era he played in. We're coming off the end of the best goalie generation ever. It's kinda hard to make a case for him when he was competing against Roy, Brodeur (the two best goalies ever, IMHO) Hasek, Belfour, Luongo (all are/will be in the top ten in wins). He might not have been only the 4th or 5th best goalie in the league while playing, but may be in the top 15 of all time.
Sounds like a list to me... Scoopz?
CA
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