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2. Canucks...basically am following the posts on the forum tonight, but Canucks seem to have TB's number at home
3. Vancouver/TB Over 5.5 [+150] - in the past 10 games between these teams, on one has been less than 5 goals...I am now assuered this will be a 0-0 time in OT !!
4. I parlayed the above two plays at approx. 4.5 to 1
5. Detroit - just can't resist a play on the Wings - who have only 1 win in the last 5 games...
Playing it: -.5 [-125] and -1.5 [+150]
That is enough - going to watch the DOOKIES rip Maryland...
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2. Canucks...basically am following the posts on the forum tonight, but Canucks seem to have TB's number at home
3. Vancouver/TB Over 5.5 [+150] - in the past 10 games between these teams, on one has been less than 5 goals...I am now assuered this will be a 0-0 time in OT !!
4. I parlayed the above two plays at approx. 4.5 to 1
5. Detroit - just can't resist a play on the Wings - who have only 1 win in the last 5 games...
Playing it: -.5 [-125] and -1.5 [+150]
That is enough - going to watch the DOOKIES rip Maryland...
OUT!
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IE - CHECK THIS LINK ABOUT JAGR
IE - CHECK THIS LINK ABOUT JAGR
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39617-2004Jan22.html
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IE - CHECK THIS LINK ABOUT JAGR
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39617-2004Jan22.html
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thanks Ice Picks:
By Jason La Canfora
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, January 22, 2004; 6:33 PM
The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have made considerable progress regarding a trade of all-star winger Jaromir Jagr, sources said today, although many details of a deal were not finalized.
Jagr has told friends he is convinced a trade will be completed very shortly and, sources said, has already made provisions for how to ship his equipment to New York. League sources indicated, however, that neither club's owner had been presented with a formal trade to sign off on and they cautioned that there was a chance negotiations could fall apart as they have in the past.
The Capitals and Rangers have been in periodic talks since the June NHL draft over a trade that would send Jagr -- a five-time NHL scoring champion who came to Washington in 2001 -- to New York. Talks between Washington general manager George McPhee and Glen Sather, the president, general manager and coach of the Rangers, have intensified in recent days.
Jagr left with the Capitals this afternoon on a charter flight to Florida for the team's game against the Panthers Friday night, and, when reached via cell phone just before stepping on the plane, said he had not heard anything official about a deal but believed he might be flying back north before Friday's game.
Capitals equipment personnel were instructed to pull Jagr's skates, sticks and equipment aside before the plane took off, making it easy for the player to depart with those items should a deal be finalized while the club was flying to Florida, sources said.
Jagr has felt confident a trade was near completion in the past, sources said, but had never informed team personnel about what to do with his skates and sticks should a deal be completed. Jagr put aside certain sticks and skates not to be taken on the road trip to Florida and has recently had teammates autograph a number of personal items, bracing for his departure.
When asked about his thoughts about how he would react to being named to the NHL's All Star team, Jagr said: "I don't even think about that; I have a million other things on my mind, like a trade and being in last place."
The Capitals and Rangers have been at a stalemate for months over the finances of such a trade and sources said last minute demands by Sather were holding up its completion.
However, it is believed that Rangers winger Anson Carter, a former Capital, would be part of the deal. Defenseman Dale Purinton's name has come up in negotiations as well. McPhee did not return phone messages, while owner Ted Leonsis declined to comment on the matter.
Washington has struggled to generate adequate revenue since Leonsis bought the team five years ago; Leonsis anticipates losses of around $30 million this season. The club is burdened financially by Jagr's $11-million a year contract, which Leonsis awarded him shortly after acquiring him from Pittsburgh in July 2001. The Rangers had wanted Leonsis to eat nearly half of the remainder of the contract -- four more guaranteed seasons worth $44 million -- but sources said the Capitals would take on a far smaller figure.
Jagr has failed to lift Washington to new heights, averaging slightly more than a point per game with Washington after routinely topping the 100-point plateau with Pittsburgh, where he won the league scoring title five times. The Capitals missed the playoffs in Jagr's first season in Washington, were knocked out by Tampa in the first round last spring and have little chance of reaching the postseason this year.
The Rangers are desperate to make the playoffs after a six-year absence and have been the only real suitor for Jagr's services. They routinely top the NHL in salary, and sources said Sather was recently granted approval to add substantially to the club's $78 million payroll. New York believed it was going to land Jagr when the Penguins began shopping him three years ago, and Jagr thought that was going to be his new home as well.
This could be the first of many moves for Washington prior to the trade deadline next month, as there is a belief around the league that Leonsis is more dedicated than ever to trimming payroll. While efforts to explore such cost-cutting measures were futile in the off seaon, the pressure to fortify for a playoff push is mounting on several clubs, and Washington has much to offer.
One Capital player said that his agent spoke last week with McPhee to gauge the team's intent for him at the trade deadline and was informed that the club's high salaried players could be moved in the coming weeks.
There is a strong sentiment within the dressing room that players such as Robert Lang, Peter Bondra, Sergei Gonchar and Olaf Kolzig could be moved because of their salaries.
Washington's poor record, sagging attendance, lack of playoff revenue and $50 million payroll have conspired to make such scenarios more likely. With a salary cap and a lockout potentially in the league's future, there is a feeling within the organization that it is only logical to attempt to shed payroll, although reports of an imminent fire sale are overstated, team sources said.
Dallas has scouted the Capitals heavily and Detroit made a bid for Lang over the summer, but is likely unable to absorb much salary now. Few contending teams need goalies and Kolzig had a poor first half, but Colorado, the Rangers and Philadelphia could emerge as strong suitors as the March 9 trade deadline approaches.
By Jason La Canfora
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, January 22, 2004; 6:33 PM
The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have made considerable progress regarding a trade of all-star winger Jaromir Jagr, sources said today, although many details of a deal were not finalized.
Jagr has told friends he is convinced a trade will be completed very shortly and, sources said, has already made provisions for how to ship his equipment to New York. League sources indicated, however, that neither club's owner had been presented with a formal trade to sign off on and they cautioned that there was a chance negotiations could fall apart as they have in the past.
The Capitals and Rangers have been in periodic talks since the June NHL draft over a trade that would send Jagr -- a five-time NHL scoring champion who came to Washington in 2001 -- to New York. Talks between Washington general manager George McPhee and Glen Sather, the president, general manager and coach of the Rangers, have intensified in recent days.
Jagr left with the Capitals this afternoon on a charter flight to Florida for the team's game against the Panthers Friday night, and, when reached via cell phone just before stepping on the plane, said he had not heard anything official about a deal but believed he might be flying back north before Friday's game.
Capitals equipment personnel were instructed to pull Jagr's skates, sticks and equipment aside before the plane took off, making it easy for the player to depart with those items should a deal be finalized while the club was flying to Florida, sources said.
Jagr has felt confident a trade was near completion in the past, sources said, but had never informed team personnel about what to do with his skates and sticks should a deal be completed. Jagr put aside certain sticks and skates not to be taken on the road trip to Florida and has recently had teammates autograph a number of personal items, bracing for his departure.
When asked about his thoughts about how he would react to being named to the NHL's All Star team, Jagr said: "I don't even think about that; I have a million other things on my mind, like a trade and being in last place."
The Capitals and Rangers have been at a stalemate for months over the finances of such a trade and sources said last minute demands by Sather were holding up its completion.
However, it is believed that Rangers winger Anson Carter, a former Capital, would be part of the deal. Defenseman Dale Purinton's name has come up in negotiations as well. McPhee did not return phone messages, while owner Ted Leonsis declined to comment on the matter.
Washington has struggled to generate adequate revenue since Leonsis bought the team five years ago; Leonsis anticipates losses of around $30 million this season. The club is burdened financially by Jagr's $11-million a year contract, which Leonsis awarded him shortly after acquiring him from Pittsburgh in July 2001. The Rangers had wanted Leonsis to eat nearly half of the remainder of the contract -- four more guaranteed seasons worth $44 million -- but sources said the Capitals would take on a far smaller figure.
Jagr has failed to lift Washington to new heights, averaging slightly more than a point per game with Washington after routinely topping the 100-point plateau with Pittsburgh, where he won the league scoring title five times. The Capitals missed the playoffs in Jagr's first season in Washington, were knocked out by Tampa in the first round last spring and have little chance of reaching the postseason this year.
The Rangers are desperate to make the playoffs after a six-year absence and have been the only real suitor for Jagr's services. They routinely top the NHL in salary, and sources said Sather was recently granted approval to add substantially to the club's $78 million payroll. New York believed it was going to land Jagr when the Penguins began shopping him three years ago, and Jagr thought that was going to be his new home as well.
This could be the first of many moves for Washington prior to the trade deadline next month, as there is a belief around the league that Leonsis is more dedicated than ever to trimming payroll. While efforts to explore such cost-cutting measures were futile in the off seaon, the pressure to fortify for a playoff push is mounting on several clubs, and Washington has much to offer.
One Capital player said that his agent spoke last week with McPhee to gauge the team's intent for him at the trade deadline and was informed that the club's high salaried players could be moved in the coming weeks.
There is a strong sentiment within the dressing room that players such as Robert Lang, Peter Bondra, Sergei Gonchar and Olaf Kolzig could be moved because of their salaries.
Washington's poor record, sagging attendance, lack of playoff revenue and $50 million payroll have conspired to make such scenarios more likely. With a salary cap and a lockout potentially in the league's future, there is a feeling within the organization that it is only logical to attempt to shed payroll, although reports of an imminent fire sale are overstated, team sources said.
Dallas has scouted the Capitals heavily and Detroit made a bid for Lang over the summer, but is likely unable to absorb much salary now. Few contending teams need goalies and Kolzig had a poor first half, but Colorado, the Rangers and Philadelphia could emerge as strong suitors as the March 9 trade deadline approaches.
