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  1. I tuned in for the last moment of the 2knd. Watched the 3rd. So pumped! But do not recall seeing Jake play at all?
  2. Great list. Nailed the top 7. Utunen I have much higher. About 8? And Rafferty lower.
  3. I personally do not believe that Stecher will command Kapanen. Kap is lightning fast, and one of the few who can play ok defensively for them. Not the most obvious strategic move. He also scored 44 points last year. I further don't believe we will sell Stecher. With Tanev a looming UFA? We have to hedge our bets. Cannot afford to go into next season with Myers as our only experienced RHD. I know the argument about Tryamkin being functional on the right. But I prefer guys on their natural side. If they would take Tanev? Its a more logical deal. More solid defensively, which is what they need even more! The UFA status may be countered by him being a TO local. Likely to re-sign, perhaps even in a pre arranged condition of the deal. Tanev who we may have lost anyway, to gain a young 1st round drafted good two way forward could be worth it!
  4. Thanks Nail & @Caboose It was an eventuality that we would have to trade a RFA like Adrian for cap reasons next year. Sitting in 7th place, and being a bit weak on our 2knd line? It seemed a logical move to give our roster a reward & boost for their performance with Brett. And some cap flexibility next year. We don't see ourselves as big buyers this year. This mid level deal felt about right. We'd like to wish Adrian luck! We think he is a talent guy who earned his way onto NHL rosters by also being one of those guys who works real hard. An easy guy to cheer for, we will miss him. We do wonder if he will duplicate his 37 point rookie season? He looked like he was going to take off when we re-signed him summer 2018. Hopefully he still does!
  5. I have been away from home too long! Its been 15 years. I did not even know this tragedy. This version on you tube, beautiful. What a celebration!
  6. Shoulda known? https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-fantasy-hockey-top-25-goaltender-rankings-2019-20/c-282860450?tid=277729150 FANTASY TOP 25 GOALIE RANKINGS Standard goalie categories include wins, goals-against average, save percentage and shutouts. Value has been quantified based on factors including but not limited to past production, team goalie situations, anticipated start volume, projected goal support (or lack thereof), injury history, sleeper, bounce-back or breakout potential, anticipated regression, age and contract status. Potential 2020 UFAs (*) and RFAs (**) are noted. ... These rankings are a collaborative effort by Pete Jensen, Rob Reese and David Satriano. 1. Ben Bishop, DAL (+1)
  7. Bless your mum as well as John. I hope you have good memories!
  8. We're splitting hairs both; https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/st-louis-blues-2019-turnaround-playoffs-big-read/ TALE OF TWO SEASONS By Gare Joyce On January 2, the St. Louis Blues had the worst record in the NHL and there were calls to blow the team up. Now they’ve got a shot at their first Stanley Cup Final in five decades. This is the story of one of the greatest turnarounds in hockey history.
  9. They can negotiate a settlement. Which might be the case if he wants a release to coach another team? But it was otherwise a binding contract. You cant just give two weeks notice, + a week for each year of service. Similarly, if they are paying Babcock full bottle? The Leafs can refuse him permission to work elsewhere in the NHL. So in most cases, they agree on that reduced settlement. But allow him to work elsewhere.
  10. My take on anyone suggesting Babcock as a coach? No matter where; Seattle, Vancouver, SJ. He is owed nearly $20 million bucks. To sign elsewhere, he is needs to forfeit this money? Or get TOML's blessing. Fired from active duty yes. Still under contract, correct also. At the end of the day, they can reduce their loss by allowing a move to a new team. But its a negotiated settlement. And Babcock himself wont (presumably) sign unless he can make more money than is owed on his current pact. It would be dumb. It is so much money? We may not see Babs, except on Team Canada, for 3 more years!
  11. It takes a ton of talent to be a contender. Even then, you have to put the pieces together. Look at Toronto? Look at how Tampa is struggling at the moment?? Got punted early last spring 1st round! I know, I know. We added good Canadian kids, Miller, Beagle, Ferland! Some heart, some force on the boards & forecheck. Myers, size on D! We were supposed to be being built for this? It was always going to take time. Have a bump on the road, especially as a young team just forming. But hey, also look at St Louis last year? Last place in January, changed coach. Look at LA 2012? Same, same, not quite last but out of the play off's, then changed the coach. Qualified as the 8th seed out of eight in the West. Cinderella run! It is sport after all. There is lots of season left. We were always going to have challenges before. The doomsday aspect of this thread? Basically using a moment we are struggling to make everyone feel its hopeless. I hate such threads! Support your team, and live with the results! @Junkyard Dog & any other wannabe fans!
  12. I am going to be the bad guy here. But is anyone surprised that substance abuse might have been behind his collapse as a player? I do echo others, hoping he gets recovery.
  13. Oooo, crap! Played the wrong goalie. Missed ten points? Thought Ullmark & Buffalo was a better bet in Minny. Than Bishop and Dallas against Vancouver.
  14. Oh well, we'll keep the change regardless. Thanks Nail.
  15. Minnesota Assigns F Jakob Lilja Minnesota Assigns D Martin Fehervary Minnesota Recalls D Steven Santini. With thanks @Nail, before game times today, hopefully before CDCFL deadline?
  16. Edmonton Assign F Henrik Borgstrom Edmonton recall F Rasmus Asplund with thanks @Mike Vanderhoek @canuck2xtreme
  17. Are you smokin fruit loops? What part of Beastie Boys rings Classic Rock! It's a girl, my Lord, in a flat-bed FordSlowin' down to take a look at me! Come on, baby, don't say maybe... Sing for the moment. Sing for the years?
  18. LOL, oops! Frack, Eakin is sulking hind titty this year. If I could have cloned Zibanajed? He has only played half the games so far. I would have a full player. He was on track for 100 points!
  19. Nikolaj Ehlers Joe Pavelski A David Perron A Timo Meier William Nylander Alex Radulov Dmytro Timashov Cedric Paquette Robbi Fabbri Jordan Martinook Cody Eakin Nic Dowd Mark Jankowski Cody Eakin Joakim Nygaard Travis Sanheim Alex Pietrangelo C Noah Hanifin Brady Skjei Adam Fox Erik Johnson Ben Bishop Linus Ulmark Tristan Jarry IR Juuso Valimaki Nolan Patrick Mika Zibaanajed TOP prospects, Bowen Byram & Juuso Valimaki Interested in moving young C Mark Jankowski a solid bottom 6 guy. Backup Tristan Jarry, D Brady Skjei & top ten in NHL C Mika Zibanajwd
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