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| Date | 2008-08-01 08:19 |
| Message | 1.) Greg DeVries = superstar  2.) Is Alfredsson just a throw in in this deal? 9th overall in league scoring last year, and you don't even mention his name. Under contract for 4 years. 3.) I think you mean Ryan Whitney, because even Wade Redden is better than Ray Whitney. Anyways, I love seeing deals of any kind, glad to see the activity, and if it works for you then who cares what everyone else thinks? i.e. Peter Forsberg. |
| Date | 2008-08-01 06:16 |
| Message | GM EPP GOES ON DEFENSIVE (CP)- Eppsters GM Chris Epp went on the defensive today, responding to critics who feel he got hosed in the recent Eppsters/Blazers blockbuster that saw Nik Lidstrom and Daniel Alfreddson join the Blazers. "Lidstrom isn't water and he isn't oxygen," said Epp, "His value is purely dictated by the market..and the market determined he wasn't worth a young superstar." Epp had reportedly been strongly pursuing both Ray Whitney and Kyle Turris from Dan's Dukes during previous negotations but no agreement could be reached. "Basically, nobody was willing to part with what I wanted which was a young player with superstar potential..surely Lidstrom is worth that - he wil be the best d-man in the league for at least one more season. But, when I didn't happen, i had to shift priorities." said Epp. Epp says Redden will serve as a bridge into the next stage of his franchise, rather than a cornerstone. "He's got 5 good offensive years left in him...by the time he's out of gas, the team around him should be much stronger." Epp says pursuing a first round or mid-season pick became a priority when he realized no one would deal him a young star. "At least there's potential for a diamond in the rough with the mid-season " said Epp "Think Mike Richards..think Greg DeVries -- both are superstars picked up mid-season." Epp also reminded fellow GM's that they all had plenty of chances at Lidstrom before the Blazers deal finally went down. |
| Date | 2008-07-31 04:43 |
| Message | I'd like to thank the Eppsters for their professionalism in the Lidstrom negotiations. We couldn't come to an agreement, and the deal that just went down has a lot of GM's raising a collective eyebrow. It will be interesting to follow Redden's career as a 31 year old leading the youth movement in Eppsterland. The deal will have a ripple effect on other trade talks throughout the league as the Blazers have to be viewed as the team to beat with this big addition. |
| Date | 2008-07-30 10:52 |
| Message | I am officially entertaining offers for the 1st overall prospect pick. If anyone's interested send me an offer but do keep in mind it is Stamkos we're talking about here... Goon's most likely need not apply When is the draft? |
| Date | 2008-07-30 06:31 |
| Message | Oh, all of a sudden Lidstrom's value has increased exponentially now that he's been dealt to Rob!!! No surprise indeed. |
| Date | 2008-07-30 05:46 |
| Message | No surprise. |
| Date | 2008-07-30 02:43 |
| Message | Yeah, that is crazy. I'm very surprised how little went back to Chris. Rob makes out like gangbusters. |
| Date | 2008-07-30 01:52 |
| Message | Crazy. Website should be up to date. |
| Date | 2008-07-30 01:41 |
| Message | Blockbusta! |
| Date | 2008-07-30 11:17 |
| Message | LIDSTROM JOINS BLAZERS, REDDEN GOES OTHER WAY (CP) -The Eppsters and the Brown Blazers pulled off a major deal today that saw three high profile players change teams. Eppster's assistant captain and Norris-winning defensman Niklaus Lidstrom was sent to the Blazers along with forward Daniel Alfreddson. In exchange, the Eppsters picked up defenseman Wade Redden, the Blazer's 2008-09 mid-season draft pick and a third round pick this fall. "I chatted with Nik a few weeks ago and we both agreed it was time he moved on," said Epp. "A couple of possible deals fell through, though, and Nik started acting like he was going to stick around. That's when I had the locks changed on his house, so he'd get the hint." Lidstrom and Alfreddson are expected to give the Brown Blazers the offensive boost they're looking for after the team failed to capture the FHL Cup for the first time in the last 6 years. The Eppsters, meanwhile, hope to use the draft picks to add offense and, more importantly, youth to their lineup. They also hope Redden doesn't wuss out and get hurt or retire next year. EDITORS NOTE: The Eppster and Blazers agreed to a conditional clause in this deal. If Redden outscores Lidstrom this year, the Eppsters will send a compensatory third-round pick to the Blazers next season. |
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