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Makaveli
08-04-2005, 10:03 AM
http://www.wgr550.com/fullstory.php?id=1001

FINALLY they signed someone, and a d-man! and a decent d-man :), it's nothing spectacular but I think he'll fill the void for Zhitnik and then some!!!

now all we need is a goal scorer or 2 and we are set
SkateZilla
08-04-2005, 10:21 AM
Word This Guy is Better than Zhitnik..

Numminen
Goals : 111, Assists : 440, Points : 551

Zhitnik
Goals : 81, Assists : 315 Points :396
Michael82
08-04-2005, 10:30 AM
Word This Guy is Better than Zhitnik..

Numminen
Goals : 111, Assists : 440, Points : 551

Zhitnik
Goals : 81, Assists : 315 Points :396
But Zhitnik is younger. :(
pcnorth22
08-04-2005, 10:38 AM
numminen is 37 years old..with a heart condition...

but i love finnish names...so thats a plus
Sabre Ally
08-04-2005, 10:40 AM
Um..I'd take better over younger any day.
pcnorth22
08-04-2005, 10:45 AM
um...better is certainly debatable in this instance...

age has to be a consideration...
SkateZilla
08-04-2005, 10:59 AM
Experience Counts..
Crisis
08-04-2005, 11:01 AM
If he can hit within 5 feet of the net from the point he's an upgrade over Z.
pcnorth22
08-04-2005, 11:02 AM
i don't think its a horrible signing for one year...but its not like z doesn't have experience...if his health can hold up..it'll probably be worthwhile...i.e. cap reasons...
SkateZilla
08-04-2005, 11:02 AM
If he can hit within 5 feet of the net from the point he's an upgrade over Z.


Zhitnik Solved that problem, But.... We Havent had a D Man produce over 40 Points since Woolley
Crisis
08-04-2005, 11:04 AM
Zhitnik Solved that problem, But.... We Havent had a D Man produce over 40 Points since Woolley
I don't know how many times I've heard...

"Zhitnik with the shoooot, ohh and it hits the glass"
Earthquake Enyart
08-04-2005, 11:18 AM
Um..I'd take better over younger any day.
:naughty: :ee:

I never cared much for Zhitnik.
chubluv
08-04-2005, 11:19 AM
He is better then nothing. At least we got off our butts and made a move.
Ebenezer
08-04-2005, 11:21 AM
If the plan is to have Kalinin be the 30 minute a night guy then does that mean that Numminen only needs to replace Kalinin?
Crisis
08-04-2005, 11:24 AM
If the plan is to have Kalinin be the 30 minute a night guy then does that mean that Numminen only needs to replace Kalinin?
Last time I checked this organization never has any plans. It's more of a spur of the moment kind of thing.
Sabre Ally
08-04-2005, 11:45 AM
:naughty: :ee:



You know it, baby!

:ontome:

My man will be a member of the 55+ club before the year is over.
Ebenezer
08-04-2005, 11:51 AM
You know it, baby!

:ontome:

My man will be a member of the 55+ club before the year is over.
who the hell wants to waste time teaching a girl to do what a woman already knows...
SkateZilla
08-04-2005, 11:53 AM
and it will take till late februarary to sort the sh. out...
Uncle Jesse
08-04-2005, 12:15 PM
Word This Guy is Better than Zhitnik..

Numminen
Goals : 111, Assists : 440, Points : 551

Zhitnik
Goals : 81, Assists : 315 Points :396
2003-2004 Stats.....


Numminen: 3 goals, 14 Assists

Zhitnik: 4 goals, 24 assists

Mind you career stats are hard to compare seeing Tepo is alot older.
Bill Brasky
08-04-2005, 12:32 PM
He is better then nothing. At least we got off our butts and made a move.
maybe that's the only reason they tried signing him, cuz all the fans are starting to get pissed. he let all the top notch players go w/o even trying to get one of them.

and we still need a guy that can put points on the board... you can have a decent/great D, but unless you have guys to put points on the board you won't win games... another current Buffalo team is a perfect example of what I'm talking about :snicker:
Dr. Lecter
08-04-2005, 03:56 PM
Word This Guy is Better than Zhitnik..

Numminen
Goals : 111, Assists : 440, Points : 551

Zhitnik
Goals : 81, Assists : 315 Points :396
Comparing defensemen is much more than comapring points in a career. And I think their yearly averages are fairly close anyway.
SABURZFAN
08-04-2005, 04:16 PM
I don't know how many times I've heard...

"Zhitnik with the shoooot, ohh and it hits the glass"


no doubt.he couldn't hit a dead bird in the ass with a snow shovel.
Turf
08-04-2005, 07:23 PM
I'll say it and get it over with...



HELLO NUMMINEN!!
pyrrhonist
08-04-2005, 07:28 PM
He's definitely getting up there in years, but Teppo is still a decent blueliner. He's definitely able to play the point on the PP, as well as still play 'D'. I like the signing, even if it isn't a "marquee" signing.

Now, for Darcy to just re-sign the 12 RFAs remaining, and keep the signings up. I know that both Kariya & Selanne were disappointing last season in Colorado, but wouldn't they be just the "marquee" signing (Kariya, preferrably) that would be needed to help make the fans come watch games?