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  1. Would like to see more Big Mac, less Schaller.
  2. Boston dirtbags don't hold a candle to JB's drafting!
  3. That unpunished early hit by Grezyklschmuck was absolute BS!
  4. HATE losin' to them ugly, cheating schmoes..but the boys were gassed & runnin' on fumes. Onwards to Minny...
  5. 6 goals for Av-dirtbags..at least CM has only 1 helper.
  6. Mods..why leave that atrocious jinx thread in Canucks Talk?

     

    Sure don't like the vibe from that.

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    2. Nuxfanabroad

      Nuxfanabroad

      Nah @coastal.view posted it for your pleasure.

       

      Shouldn't declare PO's until it's official.

    3. Roger Neilsons Towel
    4. Coconuts
  7. IF(big if) we could win it all this spring!!!, & I were in the GM's chair, I'd be merciless, & ship out lots of contracts right afterwards. It's a good time to keep getting younger, faster & bigger. So in general, very much hoping for a strong finish to season(& strong play in postseason). Should make our assets more desirable this summer. Then peripheral deals aren't such a PITA to consummate.
  8. Hope there's not too much dirty garbage in this one. Keep playin' on the road, like our recent form. GCG!
  9. Funny, just found this old post wayyy back on pg 3. Just a day or two back, had compared Jimbo with the Isles GM legend. Why can't Green become an Al Arbour, if he learned lessons from that icon, starting out with the Isles in the 90's?!
  10. It's fun to kick back & ponder..which ones of these(numerous) arriving ELC's will make the biggest impact? There's gonna be a talent 'trickle down', where our young established stars are going to raise/enhance the pt performance of the many newcomers. It simply has to occur, because the established stars already draw so much defensive-attn. Then if JB can continue drafting as he has already been, there'll be a backlog of excess talent. We'll probably have to deal 2, or 3(beauty) pieces, to acquire desired, precision weapons(perhaps like Miller, on excellent contracts). You design a top contender, like James Bond getting a suit tailored perfectly on Savile Row. There's such potential right now to organically, sustainably & affordably build this thing into the perfect Beast!
  11. That Laff-loss tonite might be their season :^)

     

    & the mangy, extinct Cats were missing Barkov, to boot!

     

    Can't see FLO sliding with Quennville callin' the shots. Only 3 teams will make from the Atlantic; the Metro will send 5.

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    3. Pears

      Pears

      @6string 18-wheeler off the cliff szn?

    4. Coconuts

      Coconuts

      If Anderson's out for any good length of time they're likely toast 

  12. HA! Boy that Pysyk is some kinda' sniper..eh Leafers?!!!
  13. How about end of OT, tally shots for game, whoever has more starts a 2 min 4 on 3 pp? If killed, other team gets a PP. Still no goals, break-dancing competition at centre ice!
  14. Hell, it sounds like ANY Van donut shop(circa late 70's, thru mid 80's), at any larger table where more than 2 puck fans congregated!
  15. For younger fans I'd also recommend researching work of the legendary Jimmy Devellano; who scouted for those Isle teams, & later GM'ed Red Wing dominance. I'm also sure many will reference the Oiler story, which is slightly complicated with the WHA admission/history. & also that Gretz was never 'traditionally' drafted.
  16. Doesn't feel like a small measure of irony in starting this thread. The man I've dubbed 'Gentleman Jim' has sure had his share of derision thrown his way, from the many, frothing overzealous detractors. This might be a classic case of the masses being dead wrong, to the extent that the exact opposite, is the noteworthy truth. Been trying to think of an historical-comparable to JB's incredible 5yr(spanning 6 drafts) run at the podium. Not one who loves to scour the 'net, looking at lists from various teams, but certainly do enjoy jogging the old(failing) memory, to haphazardly amble down hockey's memory lane. We all prob recall the draft coups of the game's recent 3, 4 Cup winners. Would argue most of their GM's benefitted from winning the lotto when there's an obvious, automatic player to pick. Malkin & Cros; Kane & Toews type work, which mostly sets off dominoes, & improves the fate of all decent picks thereafter. To make this short & sweet, suggesting JB's work is best compared to that of legendary Isles GM, Bill Torrey. From about 1973 to '78, he would select the absolutely key pieces that would become the 1980-'84 Isle dynasty. From top pick Potvin through to '77 gem(#15 pick, Bossy); even landing the mighty Trottier in the 2nd! rd. The Wings were also notable, but that was over a longer period, with Stevie delivered in '83, & the Russian wave so much later. Don't wanna' jinx Gentleman Jim with this here thread, but let's face it, the horses are well outa' the barn, & galloping along at breakneck speed. We might be witnessing notable history as it unfolds, as his 2014-2019 work is accomplishing award achievements, which truly must leave his lengthy list of vociferous critics feeling like dimwitted dullards, who embarrassingly & awkwardly, completely missed the plot! CDC'ers, love to hear your opinions. Any GM's(past or present) you'd like to reference here?
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