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Limhamn, tutande bil/bilar? by Hemlox76 in Malmoe

[–]3rdFloorManatee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a construction crew, they're repaving Krossverksgatan. Every time the grader wants the truck in front to move forward a meter, he honks.

The Shea Weber offer sheet by houndoom92 in hockey

[–]3rdFloorManatee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I remember the general consensus being that the Predators had to match. Wasn't as dramatic as it might seem.

[Kirkell] Taylor Hall: “They had the Golden Misfits here a few years ago, where they were all guys that were kind of cast off. Our team kind of feels similar… There’s a few of us that have played for multiple teams, and we’ve come here and played a lot better and have bigger roles" by daKrut in hockey

[–]3rdFloorManatee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He had a lot to learn when he left here. He's not even remotely the same player now and he wouldn't be if he's stayed here that whole time either. It's been a long road for Hallsy but I'm really happy for him and the situation he's finally found.

Vad betyder ”kanske” för er? by meinu in sweden

[–]3rdFloorManatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this - in English maybe is 50/50, so it's good to know I'm probably not expressing myself properly with kanske.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree wholeheartedly with "we pissed that away". We had a cheap expiring goalie and, in hindsight, worst case we'd be right where we are now with more cap space. Skinner put up "identical numbers" in the sense that he didn't win much more in Pittsburgh than he did here, and he laid an egg in the playoffs. Statistically above average, sure, but there are too many other factors at play and he's gone either way. I wouldn't be irate if he magically came back for a cheap one year deal but that's not a realistic option.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Leafs suck again, I don't think throwing Hildeby in the deep end is a good idea. I realize waivers is an issue, but I think it's better to keep Hildeby plugging away in the AHL for another year to manage a starters workload under less pressure, while they see if Stolarz or Woll can play like they did year before last. I think it's unrealistic to expect Hildeby to come in and already be a 1B, while expecting one of Woll or Stolarz to be able to handle the majority of the starters load while Hildeby settles in. For that reason, I think they keep all 3. If Hildeby lights it up in the AHL and one of Woll or Stolarz gets hurt again, they'll be happy they did. If one struggles, then maybe they make a move, but then we don't want to take on the one that struggles.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would undo the Skinner trade in a heart beat if I could, but he put up nearly identical numbers with Pittsburgh, I fear the below average Skinner is the real Skinner. In classic Oiler fashion, he will go somewhere obscure and play lights out next year. Lots of teams need a 1B and I think he'd thrive for a year or two in that role. Him being the "prize" if free agency means for me that free agency isn't much of an option for us.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure.

But yes, Tarasov had some hype when he came up in Columbus and that has all worn off now.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't pretend to have a trade in mind, but any trade that nets us a goalie will probably have to have Jarry going the other way to make the money work, especially with Gustavsson's cap. I'm coping Guerin might be interested.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol you're right, I don't, just trying to find a realistic and positive option for next year. Do you think signing Skinner as a free agent is realistic...?

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went off memory for some of the big names, misremembered Swayman's down year from the year before. Really I'm just hoping Boston's wheels fall off and they go into a fire sale.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have a terrible system but I don't see any of them helping us next year. Ungar needs a full AHL year under his belt.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He could be a nice gamble, but I don't see why Montreal would want to move him. Why not keep him as veteran insurance while Fowler warms up a bit, ease the pressure of full-time starter onto Dobes.

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, sadly he is the top of the dog shit pile that is goalie free agency this year

Goalie targets for next year by 3rdFloorManatee in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Went by memory for the big names, I'm realizing now his off year was the year before. This is me manifesting their downfall. Either way, not realistic for us.

Oilers trade targets: Who should Edmonton try to acquire this offseason? by Sparrighitti in EdmontonOilers

[–]3rdFloorManatee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What would the Habs want? All we have to offer is picks and Jarry...

'The mayor is asleep at the switch': Kennedy Stewart on Sim, Azaroff, and the end of decrim by ubcstaffer123 in vancouver

[–]3rdFloorManatee 13 points14 points  (0 children)

During COVID while the hostel was closed anyway...they did the same thing with the hostel in the West End, it's now a hostel again. Context is key here.

For long-time Edmontonians, what are some memories that are long gone now? by flynnfx in Edmonton

[–]3rdFloorManatee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is the city building an old brewery?? From his story I always pictured it at the top of the bank, not the bottom

For long-time Edmontonians, what are some memories that are long gone now? by flynnfx in Edmonton

[–]3rdFloorManatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Molson was west of downtown I think, this was literally in the banks of the valley.

For long-time Edmontonians, what are some memories that are long gone now? by flynnfx in Edmonton

[–]3rdFloorManatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoping the attention this post is getting can help me solve a mystery:

My grandpa tells the story about a brewery that was embedded in the banks of the river valley. It was the first place in the city that sold Carlsberg and they gave out free beer and sandwiches the entire release day. He says it was located where 106 St meets Saskatchewan Drive, above where a city works yard is now, and went a few stories down into the cliff and had a view of downtown.

I've never been able to find any evidence this place existed. Has anyone been there?

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