MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 USCHO.com reports that Minnesota State's Grant Stevenson has signed with the San Jose Sharks as a free agent. I for one am glad that Stevenson signed and wish him the best of luck. I think that this has to hurt the Mavs quite a bit. Stevenson was one of their leading scorers this season. With the loss of Stevenson it will be interesting to see how the Mavs will respond, seeing how there is already a lack of depth on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 We lost Hale early so it is only fair that everyone else in the WCHA give up their best player early too. Come on, MN. Play nice ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 18, 2003 Author Share Posted April 18, 2003 We lost Hale early so it is only fair that everyone else in the WCHA give up their best player early too. Come on, MN. Play nice ;-) Here's who needs to leave, or has already left, by your theory...which I agree with Sioux: David Hale MSU: Grant Stevenson CC: Perter Sejna Gophers: Thomas Vanek Denver: Connor James BADgers: Rene Bourque Tech: Colin Murphy Alaska: Ales Parez SCCC: Matt Hendricks Duluth: Junior Lessard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyeagle Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 The Gophers respectfully decline to play, they have taken their toys from the sandbox and last seen they were heading home. Edit - You must have looked long and hard for a worthy "departure" from AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 18, 2003 Author Share Posted April 18, 2003 Edit - You must have looked long and hard for a worthy "departure" from AA. Actually, for AA, Tech, and Wisco, I looked at their top scorer that was a Fr, So, or Jr...I really don't think that it matters if they stick around or not Did any one else see that 13 AA players will be suspended for 3-7 games? The NCAA is letting them spread it out so they can still play. They supposedly bought books that they didn't need for class. I didn't even know they could read!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Alright...fine...we will let a player go! Smieja is now officially gone...no more practice goalie! I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE HAPPY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 19, 2003 Author Share Posted April 19, 2003 Hey, hey, hey...this is MY thread, I make the rules...Vanek is gone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatspin7 Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Thanks Northstar. Good to see Grant go. Good For Grant and UND. Baaaaad for MSU. Ahhh well. As for UAA, UW, and MTU they need all the help he can get!!!!! Let's GO Vanek. hehehehehehehee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavsFan Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Yes, I am depressed tonight. Yes, the rest of the WCHA should be happy that he is gone. But if you knew the kind of money San Jose threw at him, you would get less comfortable about keeping your top players. He had told his teammates that he really wanted to come back to MSU next year to see where things would go, and that he would unless an NHL team offered insane money. They did. (Not MLB, NBA or NFL insane, but huge bucks.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyeagle Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 You can take MN off your list, a player has left the team. Next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Yes, I am depressed tonight. Yes, the rest of the WCHA should be happy that he is gone. But if you knew the kind of money San Jose threw at him, you would get less comfortable about keeping your top players. He had told his teammates that he really wanted to come back to MSU next year to see where things would go, and that he would unless an NHL team offered insane money. They did. (Not MLB, NBA or NFL insane, but huge bucks.) Money talks and BS walks. Considering what the Devs offered David Hale, who was out much of the season but a first rounder, I would not be surprised to see other top talent from the college ranks scream "Show me the money!" and then forget what they've said about staying for a Title, their senior year, their degree, etc. I don't recall any recent college players after a great season or Title win saying, "Screw this noise, I'm outta here on the next bus." Well, maybe Roche ... Time-value of money, people. Time-value of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatspin7 Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 You can take MN off your list, a player has left the team. Next! That doesn't count... Your going to have to take a bigger hit than that. Give up Vanek or Potulny and then come talking to us about losses. Loosing a freshman that has been out all year doesnt count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 19, 2003 Author Share Posted April 19, 2003 Sorry, Flatspin is right...Erickson doesn't count. Needs to be a player that actually played. We wouldn't count Palmiscino, and he even dressed a few games. Like I said MY thread, MY rulez...Vanek or Potulny has to go, take your pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 ......everyone else in the WCHA give up their best player early..... House rules.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 20, 2003 Author Share Posted April 20, 2003 House rules.... HaHa...I think we want the same player gone either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyeagle Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 The Gophers respectfully decline to play, they have taken their toys from the sandbox and last seen they were heading home. Edit - You must have looked long and hard for a worthy "departure" from AA. Then right now, the Gophers choose not to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Potulny...OH HELL NO!! The man deserves to be there Senior Night to hear 10 thousand fans cheer him on! Seriously Senior Night will suck that night...so many faces saying goodbye Vanek...I will up the odds to 50/50 just for you! I hope that helps How about we just give you Smieja...he can be added to your 12 goalies already and knowing Blais he will actually play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 20, 2003 Author Share Posted April 20, 2003 How about we just give you Smieja...he can be added to your 12 goalies already and knowing Blais he will actually play Smieja doesn't count either...He has to your best player (game player...don't give me the "He's the best in practice crap.") So who is it?...we're waiting....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Smieja doesn't count either...He has to your best player (game player...don't give me the "He's the best in practice crap.") So who is it?...we're waiting....... Ummmmmm...Dan Welch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 21, 2003 Author Share Posted April 21, 2003 Smieja doesn't count either...He has to your best player (game player...don't give me the "He's the best in practice crap.") So who is it?...we're waiting....... Welch isn't the best...when will you goophers play nice You guys are just gonna start naming players starting at the bottom aren't you?...Ha, I'm too smart for you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Didn't anyone warn Handy and Greyeagle that for every 10 days that go by without their "numero uno" bolting for the door costs them another player? I think they're up to Vanek and Paul Martin by now. Come the first of May and no movement you can add Ballard to that list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyeagle Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Welch isn't the best...when will you goophers play nice You're going to have a looooooooong wait for that one. Gophers play nice.......Pfffffffffffttttttttttt. Sicatoka - I've already addressed this. The sandbox is empty and we've taken our toys home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted April 21, 2003 Author Share Posted April 21, 2003 Didn't anyone warn Handy and Greyeagle that for every 10 days that go by without their "numero uno" bolting for the door costs them another player? I think they're up to Vanek and Paul Martin by now. Come the first of May and no movement you can add Ballard to that list! actually it's cost them Vanek and Ballard...Paul Martin will be gone after next year, due to Hale signing with the Devils already (shows who they wanted first )...Potulny will be the next to go And Greyeagle...the sandbox is not empty, there are still toys in it that belong to the Gophers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 USCHO post says T. Hennesy on FAN is saying that Joseph will sign shortly. As well as Finger and Hendricks. So far Gophs avoiding jumping ship rumors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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