tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post41093270165141227..comments2024-01-30T02:13:38.537-08:00Comments on Regan's Rant: Long+Coyotes=NHL Contract?Regan Bartelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156188149671632288noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-673958118044692232009-04-01T17:49:00.000-07:002009-04-01T17:49:00.000-07:00I think Long will sign by the end of the summer......I think Long will sign by the end of the summer... Good luck Long!!!!!!!grinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486458574711906264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-57753301131073871242009-03-31T19:01:00.000-07:002009-03-31T19:01:00.000-07:00Long is so slippery and the big concern is the d-m...Long is so slippery and the big concern is the d-man getting a penalty if they grab a hold of him. I thought the conversation with the Coyotes was a positive one, and I look at the situation of Long signing a contract as a good one. The Rockets have three players now that are playing junior hockey, yet have a NHL contract in their back pocket. Almond (Minn), Backlund (Flames), Benn (Dallas). Lets hope Long joins that group.Regan Bartelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156188149671632288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-2818776578001060702009-03-31T17:38:00.000-07:002009-03-31T17:38:00.000-07:00I've watched Colin play a lot of games and besides...I've watched Colin play a lot of games and besides all his other great attributes, the thing that amazes me is that for his size he is remarkably hard to knock off the puck when he is cyclying in the offensive zone. He seems to have a combination of great balance, and puck control. And maybe the d-man is always worried that if he commits 100% to trying to take him out, Colin will manouver away and get in scoring position or make a great pass. <BR/><BR/>I wish the best for Colin and hope he signs a pro contract soon, but it would be awesome for the Rockets if he was back next year.apsco17https://www.blogger.com/profile/10701125878634503683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-34134433400277077812009-03-31T16:32:00.000-07:002009-03-31T16:32:00.000-07:00What isn't addressed is that the Phx franchise is ...What isn't addressed is that the Phx franchise is on very untenable financial legs. They don't know if they are going to be in Phx next year, and more importantly, if they even have $$$ to offer to their prospects. Moreover, they are cutting back in their front office, staff, etc. The unfortunate part about this is that if Long had been drafted by another team his production/improvement over the past two seasons probably would have been enough to warrant signing him now.<BR/> <BR/>Also of note, is that they say they don't want to distract him right now during the playoffs, and that they want to see how the team finishes the season. That really sucks for him. Most teams take the approach of signing their players during the playoffs (in other words I don't buy the explanation). Furthermore, how the team finishes is code for "how he finishes." That kid hasn't had anything given to him at this level. His first two years remain obstacles for him.<BR/> <BR/>Also of note, is that they talked about the superior coaching he receives at this level. I have to disagree with that. I'll admit the Rockets' defensive coaching is great (hence the outstanding prospects that have been produced by the team), but the offensive coaching is average at best. <BR/> <BR/>Finally, the assist gm took in the two games in Kamloops. That's too bad for Long because those weren't his best games, and KAmloops did go out of their way to cheap shot him on every shift.<BR/><BR/>I hope Long continues to play well, and he get's his contract. As a fan and observer of this teams for several years, I for one am of the opinion that he deserves it.<BR/><BR/>As a side question, if Phx doesn't sign him is he eligible to sign with another team? That might be his best option given the economic condition of the Phoenix franchise.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652745119743370895noreply@blogger.com