[A] 2012 Free Agent Frenzy

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A definite upgrade? Both were well below average, but Brodeur was only .005 percentage points better in save % than Crawford was with facing less shots per game. At least we aren't entirely sure if Crawford is what he is or he can be better, we know what Brodeur is.



Agreed.



Don't need a 40 year old goalie for 5 mil a year... just stupid.
 

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Brookbank is a right handed shot according to the trib blurb I read. Thats needed. Not sure how much ice time he'll see pon the 3rd pairing though. Don't know much about him.
 

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Brookbank on himself: “I’m just kind of a steady defenseman. You know what you’re going to get out of me. Not anything too flashy. [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif][background=rgb(245, 245, 245)]I pride myself on making a good first pass and try to just play hard.”[/background][/font]
 

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Brookbank is a definite step in the right direction. I don't know why Klemmer is upset considering he's a guy who will help limit the shots on crawford.



He's the physical presence the Hawks have lacked the past few years on the back end and he came cheap. Quite happy with this signing. Hopefully we can add one more and get rid of Hammer while doing so.
 

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Of course being Finnish and a puss is redundant.
 

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This is terrific. Free Agent day and were discussing a fighter. Thanks Stan
 

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This is terrific. Free Agent day and were discussing a fighter. Thanks Stan



He's more of a "dman who fights" instead of just a straight up fighter like Carkner/Scott is/was.



He'll be solid on the 3rd pairing and will drop the gloves when need be.
 

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This is terrific. Free Agent day and were discussing a fighter. Thanks Stan

He's not just a fighter Maiden. Had you actually done some research instead of just talking out your ass you would see this.



He was +11 in 80 games averaging 15:36 minutes a game.



He plays physical, blocks shots, and kills penalties. He's not just a "fighter" and actually competes game in and game out.



Sorry not every signing is going to be for a superstar.
 

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Kaplan's an idiot when it comes to Hockey...

Whenever they talk hockey, I usually change the channel. It's mind boggling how little that panel of "experts" know. I've pretty much given up on that cacklefest.



...also, I'm glad I get to use this one final time-



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