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Post by dannycater on Aug 3, 2023 14:34:33 GMT
I got a tip that he may actually play Czechia again. But his B's career I believe is over. Maybe it was already a done deal, but this is first thing I've heard recent that it indeed is happening. Wonder if it will be officially announced soon.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Aug 3, 2023 14:41:12 GMT
But happy to finish between 5th and 8th place, for Czechia, at the World Championships every spring.
Hey if Jimmy Murphy says so...good luck fishing at the outer banks David!!!
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Post by dannycater on Aug 3, 2023 14:44:29 GMT
But happy to finish between 5th and 8th place, for Czechia, at the World Championships every spring. Hey if Jimmy Murphy says so...good luck fishing at the outer banks David!!! I know, I get that sentiment completely. If he is going to play, you would hope it's for B's. He took a full year off for family and personal interest. With that said, he was awesome in his final NHL season and his last game was a testament to why he was Playoff Krech.
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Post by moognoates on Aug 3, 2023 17:58:20 GMT
It was very enjoyable on what felt like a nightly basis watching NESN flash up visuals of Bergeron, Krecji and Rask climbing up the rankings of all time Bruins stats in goals, assists, wins, shutouts, playoff points, ect.
Don't have time now but will have to look up where they all finally landed.
Truly the end of a great era. Only Marchand left now. I hope in 12-15 yrs from now we think of Sway, Pasta, Mac and maybe others in a similar way.
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Post by fifthline on Aug 3, 2023 18:01:34 GMT
And Loooch
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Post by Lord Markwart on Aug 3, 2023 18:44:36 GMT
Big fan of DK...a true thinker on the ice...He was in the third best tier all-time when it comes to vision and decision making on the ice...
First tier...Gretzgy...more assists than anyone has points puts him in the category alone. Revolutionized game from behind the net.
Second Tier....Oates, Mario, Karlsson, Coffey, Bourque, Orr, JT Supestar, Crosby...et al
Third Tier...DK, Damphousse, PTurgeon, Francis, et al.
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Post by thanx4memORRies on Aug 3, 2023 19:15:17 GMT
Big fan of DK...a true thinker on the ice...He was in the third best tier all-time when it comes to vision and decision making on the ice... First tier...Gretzgy...more assists than anyone has points puts him in the category alone. Revolutionized game from behind the net. Second Tier....Oates, Mario, Karlsson, Coffey, Bourque, Orr, JT Supestar, Crosby...et al Third Tier...DK, Damphousse, PTurgeon, Francis, et al. #4 belongs in a tier by himself…. Ahead of everyone else…. #4 revolutionized the 200 ft game (191 at the Boston Gahden)….
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Post by Lord Markwart on Aug 3, 2023 19:20:01 GMT
Totally could put Orr in Gretzky's territory...definitely a good case can be made. They both were revolutionary.
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Post by brewwins on Aug 4, 2023 5:57:14 GMT
Loved him as a player. He will be missed.
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Post by dannycater on Aug 5, 2023 13:06:55 GMT
I regret posting this rumor...cough.
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Post by #4 Bobby Orr! GOAT! on Aug 5, 2023 14:40:55 GMT
I regret posting this rumor...cough. Your shit is unseemly, Deficater
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Post by dannycater on Aug 6, 2023 15:10:17 GMT
DK still not retired-unretired.
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Post by bookboy007 on Aug 7, 2023 1:18:55 GMT
I regret posting this rumor...cough. Your shit is unseemly, Deficater This is too good.
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Post by stevegm on Aug 9, 2023 21:27:12 GMT
so....what are the odds? I think it's 50% he comes back to the Bruins at some point before mid January.
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Post by dannycater on Aug 10, 2023 1:32:09 GMT
so....what are the odds? I think it's 50% he comes back to the Bruins at some point before mid January. I'm going with 0 chance, but I would be ecstatic for a January comeback.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Aug 10, 2023 12:11:23 GMT
ZERO percent once he formally announces Krejci will head back to Czechia.
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Post by stevegm on Aug 10, 2023 12:59:41 GMT
ZERO percent once he formally announces Krejci will head back to Czechia. obviously. it's odd, among all the rumours, about the only thing he's actually "said", was NHL or nothing. now that was a couple months ago, and he also said he was making his mind up soon, so who knows? maybe everything centers around his wife and kids. maybe she isn't thrilled with Europe, and figured she capitulated to 2021/22, and now she wants to stay here. maybe he's trying to talk her into another year in Czechia, and that negotiation is holding things up. if so,,,she wins imo. it does appear he definitely isn't sold on hangin em up just yet, so donny/cam simply need to make an offer he can't refuse. seeing what he settled for last year, it should not be difficult to provide a significant motivator. couple that with a happy wife and kids, coming off a merry holiday season...kids in school..... what could possibly be the problem?
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Post by sandogbrewin on Aug 10, 2023 13:31:09 GMT
A question was asked as to "what are the chances Krejci returns ?". I say "zero" I would love to be wrong.
Also I don't think it's about money. The Bruins would give Krejci what he wants in bonuses.
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Post by stevegm on Aug 10, 2023 13:54:45 GMT
A question was asked as to "what are the chances Krejci returns ?". I say "zero" I would love to be wrong. Also I don't think it's about money. The Bruins would give Krejci what he wants in bonuses. very few things are "completely" absent the consideration of money. a shit-load of people, a lot richer than DK, have been cajoled into a a luxury laden, short term inconvenience, involving something they generally are fond of. 3 mil last year, was pure robbery. will/has don dangled 4, for a partial season this year? would that be prudent?
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Post by dannycater on Aug 10, 2023 14:25:38 GMT
Money stopped being DK's issues when he signed that long-term contract after 2011
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Post by dannycater on Aug 10, 2023 14:26:13 GMT
If I was told I can make 7 million dollars this year, just in 12 months, I would be set for life...payoff debts/credit card bills, buy a new car, buy a new house, etc...or just save a shit load of money
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Post by stevegm on Aug 10, 2023 14:45:15 GMT
If I was told I can make 7 million dollars this year, just in 12 months, I would be set for life...payoff debts/credit card bills, buy a new car, buy a new house, etc...or just save a shit load of money me too. but there are billions who place a bigger emphasis on increasing wealth, increasing fame, increasing notoriety. i'm not saying he fits any of those pigeon holes. i'm saying he may. i find it hilarious, some of you are so sure he doesn't.
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Post by dannycater on Aug 10, 2023 14:55:50 GMT
I'm trying to think in professional sports how unique DK is...first, he was a #2 center a few years ago and out of the blue decides he would take a year off from the NHL for personal reasons and to play in Czechia, a far less competitive league...then he returns and helps the greatest reg. season in NHL history, has easily his most productive points season in NHL in a long time, and then he has a monster 7th game of the playoff series to rally his team from a 2-0 deficit to go ahead in what should have extended the team's playoff season.....then he doesn't "officially" retire and even with a situation that could make him #1 center and play with Pasta again...he still has prioritized his personal life/wife/kids/parents. I was thinking how many guys in any sport could pull this off? Rick Rhoden and a few former NHL players reinvented themselves on the pro-am golf tour...Jordan switched gears played baseball and then returned to NBA-but only after the gambling things/Dad scandal, etc had subsided...Krejci is unique and you have to just say look this guy is incredibly talented but incredibly a good dad/husband/son...he appreciates what he was given in life..nothing wrong with that.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Aug 10, 2023 15:03:22 GMT
A question was asked as to "what are the chances Krejci returns ?". I say "zero" I would love to be wrong. Also I don't think it's about money. The Bruins would give Krejci what he wants in bonuses. very few things are "completely" absent the consideration of money. a shit-load of people, a lot richer than DK, have been cajoled into a a luxury laden, short term inconvenience, involving something they generally are fond of. 3 mil last year, was pure robbery. will/has don dangled 4, for a partial season this year? would that be prudent? I would take the money. If I were DKs agent I would try to get him to sign. You would probably play another year. If I were the GM I would pay DK $5M for a half year with the playoffs.
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Post by moognoates on Aug 10, 2023 21:17:07 GMT
I am starting to change my tune, think DK is coming back around Christmas. Seems strange to me he wouldn't have announced yet, he's back in Boston, perfect time to announce if he was. Chance to play with Pasta as teams #1 Center. Has to be a draw. They aren't Cup favorites with him but I like the lineup a lot more.
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