Morning Links: John Tavares Introduced on Long Island

by Zachary Zielonka on Jul 9, 2009 8:10 AM EDT

With the offseason news starting to slow down and Sabres development camp still going on at Dwyer Arena here is a quick look at some of the news for the day.

Toronto vs. Dallas: For Gustavsson, Never a Hard Choice - Slap Shot Blog - NYTimes.com - Did Stars fans really think that the star Swedish goalie would pick their financially troubled team over the Leafs?

The folly of sports fandom - One of the better looks at hockey fandom I've read ever. A good article to sit down and digest.

The Hockey News: Ryan Kennedy's blog: THN.com Blog: Beasts of the Northeast - Ryan Kennedy takes a look at a main reason on why the Sabres might have a issue getting out of their own division.

Did Philadelphia Screw Up Chris Pronger's Contract Extension? -- NHL FanHouse - The Flyers may have misinterpreted the CBA when they signed Pronger to an extension that could cost them in the long run.

The Hockey News: THN.com Top 10: THN Top 10: Worst UFA contracts - A look at the worst signings in this free agency period. And people complain about Darcy doing nothing during the first week

John Tavares Meets Long Island -- NHL FanHouse - The Islanders formally introduced first overall pick John Tavares to the media and fans yesterday.

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Did Stars fans really think that the star Swedish goalie would pick their financially troubled team over the Leafs?

Considering it took the Monster a week after the opening of free agency…

Yes.

Don’t fall into the same trap Jeff Z. Klein fell into. Reading his column, I could almost see him sneering down his nose at us “hicks” from Texas.

It’s not like Toronto signed him to a lengthy deal, thus, mitigating just about any financial threat Tom Hicks’ financial woes might have played. In fact, Joe Nieuwendyk went out and traded for a backup goaltender that has two years left on his deal at a $1 million per season.

Or more than what Gustavsson commanded from Toronto.

Defending Big D | TheStarsFans | But a Hawks fan since 1989

by Brandon Bibb on Jul 9, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions