Locke and Lehner called up

SeawaySensFan wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:First time all year that Clouston has named his started this early, right?

Maybe he's not making the call anymore, just relaying the message?

Bingo.

SpezDispenser wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:First time all year that Clouston has named his started this early, right?

Maybe he's not making the call anymore, just relaying the message?

Bingo.

Interesting, I wasn't even thinking of that.

Really though, I'm surprised he's even still coach.

SensGirl11 wrote:
Interesting, I wasn't even thinking of that.

Really though, I'm surprised he's even still coach.

Yeah, I think a lot of people are today. Including Campoli and Neil I guess, who fought for nothing.

shabbs wrote:Gotta say, I'm not a fan of bringing Lehner up in this crap situation. Not a good environment to be in. This is a futile move...

One word: Reimer.

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:Gotta say, I'm not a fan of bringing Lehner up in this crap situation. Not a good environment to be in. This is a futile move...

One word: Reimer.

Actually, to expand a little on that, a call in listener actually asked McGuire about the Lehner callup this morning. I fully expected him to either flat-out say it was a bad idea, or at least to say it's *usually* not a good idea but every situation is different, and the people making the decision are a lot more aware of the situation and the people involved, blah-blah-blah. Instead he said this is a bit of an audition for next year -- they want to know what they have. Then he brought up Reimer and said Toronto is auditioning him for next year.

Now, on the other hand, maybe the Lehner decision was heavily influenced by Melnyk's desire to generate some ticket sales, and perhaps Pierre himself was auditioning, if you get my drift.

I think Lehner is the type that will want to come in and attempt to win games on his own. Just a guess. I'm not worried, he'll be in to prove that he can make saves in the NHL, win or lose.

hemlock wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

TheAvatar wrote:I'm not going to blame the coach but does anyone else regret we didn't sign Torts instead of cc? Remember, Torts was unemployed when CC was named coach

I mentioned it several times.

Not an indictment of Clouston but certainly we'd be looking at a different team right now, IMO. Look no further than Drury on the 4th line/faceoff specialist for evidence of The Fonz's brass-ballery.

Who's that portly fellow in your avatar? I've been meaning to ask for ages.

"Hoss" from "Bonanza". I think he first dragged him out when he was on the "Bring Hossa back" bandwagon. Not sure why, now.

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:Gotta say, I'm not a fan of bringing Lehner up in this crap situation. Not a good environment to be in. This is a futile move...

One word: Reimer.

Another word: Elliott

He did the same thing Reimer is doing now.

Flash in the pan and he's taking advantage. So what? Gotta think long term asset management.

SeawaySensFan wrote:

hemlock wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

TheAvatar wrote:I'm not going to blame the coach but does anyone else regret we didn't sign Torts instead of cc? Remember, Torts was unemployed when CC was named coach

I mentioned it several times.

Not an indictment of Clouston but certainly we'd be looking at a different team right now, IMO. Look no further than Drury on the 4th line/faceoff specialist for evidence of The Fonz's brass-ballery.

Who's that portly fellow in your avatar? I've been meaning to ask for ages.

That would be Hoss. He has signalled the arrival of an early trade BONANZA!!! Ahhh yeeeahhhh!!!

OK, seriously, I've got start catching up to the whole thread before responding to one post at a time.

Then, again, this is doing wonder for my post count

SpezDispenser wrote:Clouston just announced that Lehner will start tomorrow.

Breaking tradition, isn't he?

wprager wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Clouston just announced that Lehner will start tomorrow.

Breaking tradition, isn't he?

Read the rest of the thread.

SeawaySensFan wrote:

wprager wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Clouston just announced that Lehner will start tomorrow.

Breaking tradition, isn't he?

Read the rest of the thread.

It's quicker if I don't.

wprager wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

wprager wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Clouston just announced that Lehner will start tomorrow.

Breaking tradition, isn't he?

Read the rest of the thread.

It's quicker if I don't.

Well, asking you to read the rest of the thread helps my post count anyway.

wprager wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

hemlock wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

TheAvatar wrote:I'm not going to blame the coach but does anyone else regret we didn't sign Torts instead of cc? Remember, Torts was unemployed when CC was named coach

I mentioned it several times.

Not an indictment of Clouston but certainly we'd be looking at a different team right now, IMO. Look no further than Drury on the 4th line/faceoff specialist for evidence of The Fonz's brass-ballery.

Who's that portly fellow in your avatar? I've been meaning to ask for ages.

That would be Hoss. He has signalled the arrival of an early trade BONANZA!!! Ahhh yeeeahhhh!!!

OK, seriously, I've got start catching up to the whole thread before responding to one post at a time.

Then, again, this is doing wonder for my post count

You've already reached the pinnacle of GMHockey success. You can't get a higher designation than SIR Montagoose.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

wprager wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

hemlock wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

TheAvatar wrote:I'm not going to blame the coach but does anyone else regret we didn't sign Torts instead of cc? Remember, Torts was unemployed when CC was named coach

I mentioned it several times.

Not an indictment of Clouston but certainly we'd be looking at a different team right now, IMO. Look no further than Drury on the 4th line/faceoff specialist for evidence of The Fonz's brass-ballery.

Who's that portly fellow in your avatar? I've been meaning to ask for ages.

That would be Hoss. He has signalled the arrival of an early trade BONANZA!!! Ahhh yeeeahhhh!!!

OK, seriously, I've got start catching up to the whole thread before responding to one post at a time.

Then, again, this is doing wonder for my post count

You've already reached the pinnacle of GMHockey success. You can't get a higher designation than SIR Montagoose.

You mean I'm stuck at only 4 Bounty-hunting space robots?

SeawaySensFan wrote:
You mean I'm stuck at only 4 Bounty-hunting space robots?

Just until you hit 15,000 posts then you're dubbed SIR and you get the final Bounty hunting space dude.

15,000? Pfft, that's so last year.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:
You mean I'm stuck at only 4 Bounty-hunting space robots?

Just until you hit 15,000 posts then you're dubbed SIR and you get the final Bounty hunting space dude.

you just basically talked me off the ledge. I know have a reason to live.