But all Hillen has done is come in as the only undrafted (by the Preds or anyone) free agent defenseman and beat out a bunch of high profile draft picks the likes of which include Ekholm, Laakso, Blum and previously Ellis (yet to be determined if he becomes part of the line up). Trotz gave Hillen big props last week in an article in Nashville’s The City Paper. He has been a great $650k signing and has put up some pretty good stats considering his limited role. He is an important depth defenseman whom I doubt will be headed to Milwaukee. I know this is all in good fun, but he has earned a modicum of respect IMO.
I’m going to close my eyes… and THE PERSON WHO TOOK ANDERS’ SKITTLES can return them, without punishment. Not mentioning any names. Just give Anders his Skittles back. WHOMEVER took them.
I think they need him around in a depth role when a) Josi begins to show his age and inexperience at the NHL level; b) Ellis begins to show his age and inexperience at the NHL level;c) Oneof the other D gets hurt (only a matter of time) and d: Depth for the playoffs as you can’t rely on rookies in the playoffs.
Hillen! You’re beginning to make me a believer of the “getting your picture taken with one of Frattaway’s dogs is the worst career move you can make” curse.
Background on the Frattaway dog picture curse:
Zach Stortini – Pictured with Waylon the Wiemaraner…demoted to Milwaukee
Jack Hillen – Pictured with Murphy the Mutt…becoming a consistent scratch on D
Craig Smith – Pictured with Hubert the Bloodhound…good lord lets hope the curse ends here.
Trotz
“What the hell are you still doing, Hillen? Does this look like the Press box to you?”
Creeping Death - January 11, 2012
Trotz
“Quit carrying the puck through the neutral zone! Who do you think you are, Shane O’brien?!”
Preds Fanatic - January 11, 2012
Sandlot
“YOU play ball like a GIIIIRRRRRL!”
Pekkaroni - January 11, 2012
Trotz: “Sure I remember your name ….. uh, thirty-eight! Now who’s this guy to my left again?”
OddManRush - January 11, 2012
So I hear the weather is nice in Milwaukee this tme of year.
Melissa Vanderpool Wallace - January 11, 2012
A lot of easy cheap shots here...
But all Hillen has done is come in as the only undrafted (by the Preds or anyone) free agent defenseman and beat out a bunch of high profile draft picks the likes of which include Ekholm, Laakso, Blum and previously Ellis (yet to be determined if he becomes part of the line up). Trotz gave Hillen big props last week in an article in Nashville’s The City Paper. He has been a great $650k signing and has put up some pretty good stats considering his limited role. He is an important depth defenseman whom I doubt will be headed to Milwaukee. I know this is all in good fun, but he has earned a modicum of respect IMO.
GoPreds00 - January 11, 2012
I’m going to close my eyes… and THE PERSON WHO TOOK ANDERS’ SKITTLES can return them, without punishment. Not mentioning any names. Just give Anders his Skittles back. WHOMEVER took them.
cisar - January 11, 2012
Hillen: “Coach, you’re neck, it’s contracting in again!”
Trotz: :strains to speak:
Lambert: “I like lamp”
Daniel Mills - January 11, 2012
Winner!
PredHead - January 11, 2012
Tough call with Hillen. He hasn’t been bad but I can’t blame the organization for playing the home grown talent.
Trotz: Time to head for Cheers, where everyone knows your name."
Predator Don - January 11, 2012
I think they need him around in a depth role when a) Josi begins to show his age and inexperience at the NHL level; b) Ellis begins to show his age and inexperience at the NHL level;c) Oneof the other D gets hurt (only a matter of time) and d: Depth for the playoffs as you can’t rely on rookies in the playoffs.
GoPreds00 - January 11, 2012
Along the same line....
An interesting article about NHL.com on Hillen just came out…….
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=611196&print=true
GoPreds00 - January 11, 2012
Ugh, he’s a traitor. Too many damn Packers fans around…
DonBorvio - January 11, 2012
Did you move the money out of Ellis’ mojo account!
stevio51 - January 11, 2012
Trotz appears upset that Hillen put laxative in his water bottle before the game.
Evanbio - January 11, 2012
When Uncle Fester is yelling...
Lurch stands in silence.
HardCorePredFan316 - January 11, 2012
Oooh say can you seeeeee!
bubbabrine - January 11, 2012
“I was speaking to Captain Canada, Jack. Get the hell back on the bench.”
Marcus Newman - January 11, 2012
you! yes you… you cant have any pudding! you cant have any pudding if you dont eat your meat you here me…..
jeffery101y - January 11, 2012
“Hillen, if you were any more useless your name would Sergei Kostitsyn!”
Creeping Death - January 11, 2012
Trotz:
Hillen! You’re beginning to make me a believer of the “getting your picture taken with one of Frattaway’s dogs is the worst career move you can make” curse.
Background on the Frattaway dog picture curse:
Zach Stortini – Pictured with Waylon the Wiemaraner…demoted to Milwaukee
Jack Hillen – Pictured with Murphy the Mutt…becoming a consistent scratch on D
Craig Smith – Pictured with Hubert the Bloodhound…good lord lets hope the curse ends here.
Frattaway - January 11, 2012
You willll..... Narfle the Garthok!
Predfan19 - January 11, 2012
Trotz, “Don’t make me pull this car over!”
Griz-ATL - January 11, 2012
Hey 38, did I just hear you say that I should be fired and replaced by the guy on my left?
Pekka for Predator Pontiff - January 11, 2012
Jack, you’ve just been Blummed.
PredHead - January 11, 2012
Wait, you’re not Vern Fiddler!!
sbnationscreenname - January 11, 2012
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh you think you’re sooooooo smart do you?
vols7381 - January 11, 2012
“If I had a neck, I’d be taller than you!”
predhead33 - January 11, 2012
“Stop browning your pants when the forwards pressure you! Your D partner is wide open! F it, just let pekka play the puck for you!”
flyalder - January 11, 2012
You suck. I suck. We all suck tonight.
Bridgestoned - January 12, 2012
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