@RRypien37 Jesus 4000 calories a day? Meh, i don't think I can take all that in but 2500 calories wouldn't be out of reach for me. Intaking my carbs while cutting down on the sugar and upping my fat and protein in those 2500 calories will do. 

im 7'5 so im good 

@Odd. Have to be willing to do what it takes our else can't complain that you can't gain weight

I've had bad experiences with Quiznos. Subway all the way

Subway. I don't eat there much, but if I choose, it always Subway. I have never ate at Quiznos.

Pita Pit, anyone?

Woodkid - Run Boy Run

Bob Goulet - The Impossible Dream

Now You're A Man - DVDA

GStank29. WRONG ANSWER. If Noah Hanifin played in a beer league, he'd be getting 300 points in a season and getting drafted in the exact same spot he is now.

It doesn't matter where you play, a high caliber player is a high caliber player.

^you dont know that. Pasternak is/was supposly a top talent and was taken at the bottom of the first round why? because he played in europe. Otherwise who knows where he would/could have been drafted

When you go out and say things like you would only play for certain teams (I'm not making any nods to Demko right now, because nothing has been said in those terms, and the situation right now seems to be quite similar to the Jordan Subban one) that starts to raise issues about your character and attitude, not just about your play and if you can compete. That starts to bleed into high level pressure and mental toughness, as well as psychological skills training and reasons why you would not consider playing your best in any and all situations - if he didn't get the contract that he wanted and just took the offer that came to him.

 

@S N Y P E R S 7 You mean in Van or in the league overall? The way the league is so competitive every year, and with how the draft is becoming the new TDL and whatnot, I'd imagine teams would be willing to gamble a contract spot on someone that shows promise.

I mean if guys like Kassian can get more chances in this league...

Heisenberg for Malcom in the Middle?

If you mean OHL, Jordan's weren't great either.

I think we have 48 contracts of the 50 allowed, maybe after the trade deadline

I'm really hoping Broberg falls to the Canucks. 

One complaint scouts have on Broberg is despite his offensive skills, he often lacks decision making in his own zone  and is prone to turnovers.  Reminds me when Luca Sbisa was first touted in his draft year in 08, good offensive skills but has issues exiting his own zone.  Soderstrom on the other hand is far more superior in that area, but doesn't have offensive flare like Broberg.

Considering that moving the puck and making decisions in the defensive zone is what has hampered us for a while, I'm more inclined to go the safer pick and take Soderstrom.  He may be small, but Craig Button and Cam Robinson scouts on Vancouver Radio have said that Soderstrom plays bigger than his actual size and is far more engaged in his own zone than Broberg is.  

Both exciting offensive guys and safe guys, defenseman-wise, are really difficult to find in free agency or trades. Can't really go wrong with either through the draft.

Another player roughly equivalent to Tanner Pearson?

I’m always like we need to get tanner out. Then I remember For a fringe second line player he’s not asking to be a first line player he’s not greedy he’s a good character guy he’s a family man. Why would you want to get rid of him. 

I honestly don't think you get much maybe a 3rd to clear some cap. His contract is pretty fair value I don't think you trade a whole lot for "fair value" or it ceases to be fair value. 

I agree,,,we need that stud D man..no ifs, ands or buts about it.

praying for juolevi 

@ShakyWalton I think he's slated to go 4th now.

@GStank mm perhaps, but I have a private address. unless there is a guard dog that eats the mailman, it'll probably end up in a large pile of fan letters, hahah.

Fun fact - This is how Patrick White was drafted.

Tel Linden he still owes my $20

Didnt they give you a bottle of cleaner and a cloth when you got your glasses..if not..they should have.

Sandpaper and Vaseline works great for me

Rinse under warm water (not too hot--will melt frame).

Little drop of dish soap (not hand soap--will eat glass) on each lens surface. Rub lightly with thumb. Rinse off with water. Blow dry your lenses with your mouth. Perfectly clean.

I'm Jim Benning. I was never in a million years going to pick Ehlers. lul

I remember when EP was respectable. God, what happened?

Spokesman of The Libertarian Athletics Committee

The most dominant goalie in the league over age 30 over the past 5 years. And a closet bigot

Admire his skill. But don't like the person.

travel between both and finish six points out of the wild card

Wild card race will be a common sentence come March.

^Wild card statement

On growth hormone. Much better chance of making it as a bigger guy.

Day is horrible, he's this years Kylington

Day never should have been allowed into the OHL as an exceptional player. Really stunted his development.

First ever Japanese in NHL? There is another Asian named Cliff Pu from the GTA area.

Pretty sure there was a Japanese goalie that played for the Kings, and had an awsome first game. Not so much after that though

Don't forget Aito Iguchi

20-25

Whoops. Columbus used to be Central I think - now they're Metropolitan.

Non-playoff teams coming from Central leaves Colorado or Winnipeg. Everyone else is in a playoff spot, unless I'm forgetting someone.

^thats beside the point...

Can you make out where that pick is hidden in the list? If so, who would you have in that spot since we'd be drafting for need by that point.

Yep. I have Alexei Platonov slotted in there.

Honestly, if available at that pick, I'd pick either Stephen Desrocher or Chris Martenet.

Making it sound like a horror movie. lol

How much did you have to pay the NHL to guarantee we win?

just one thing

FBGM

To eat and procreate... just watch any nature show, ever.

@Gstank29
How so? 

Big powerful player who uses his size to protect the puck. He has a shot first mentionality and like Virtanen, and has a quick heavy shot. As far as his Vision goes he seems to be more patient with the puck and looks to make plays (that one play in the WJC really stands out) his assist totals, IMO have nothing to do with his hockey IQ/vision but is more an indication of the fact that his line mates look to feed him the puck in high percentage areas.

The only real difference that i've seen is that Virtanen has an explosive first two steps with Gauthier doesn't

While^ but you get the point

I did that last year, was a bad idea no transactions till like 9am at the earliest

So should I sleep in?

Chychurn has looked awful the 2 games I have watched. He suffers form Sbisa ides

I think Chych's trying to do a little too much. He just needs to simplify his game and stop bearing it upon himself to get everything done in all three zones.
What I see from Chychrun is a little bit of hesitation (and then irrational action) strong-rooted in the fact that he doesn't know the guys around him that well, and therefore he doesn't trust them as much? He isn't making the players around him better, but I think he has the potential to do that.

d-men take longer to develop but unless your positive chychrun is going to be a top pairing d-man then i'ld go for a d-man in the second round....if we get a chance to get a #1 line forward, my choice would be to go that route...with boeser, horvat, virtanen, rodin, baertschi and mccann, laine would fit so nice.....even tkachuk or dubois...both could be at least 2nd line players...

i would like to see benning pick up a d-man with nhl experience...

Does anybody think someone can be a bad sport because they're not competitive enough? They're taking everything too lightly, and not really playing the game - rather relying on referee calls and complaining on small things

What class is it? Psych about about emotions maybe?

Unsportsmanlike is so broad. Doping could be too. Econ on cost/benefit?

Taking everything lightly could be if the player isn't doing everything he can to win. It's why people/teams get in trouble for tanking

We make the playoffs.

Yes. My username depends on it.

Am I allowed to tell this guy to go to h e double hockey sticks?