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I would also flip flop Hornqvist for Voracek. I have obvious bias, but Jake is the leading scorer in the nhl, and even if he slumps projects to score 25% more than Hornqvist.

The problem with Breezy is that he is not a bad goalie, he is just unreliable and a flake. While you don't want a player that is wound too tight, you also don't want a player that is too loose- and that is exactly what Iyla is. Win or lose, ho hum, gonna go watch monkeys go into space.

for me, its bishop and / or bobs. Sv pctg and starts. Both teams are up-and-coming. 35-40 W are not unreasonable for each, if not higher.

ben bishop. I think he is a stud and tampa is going to run gamut in their division.

I really like the player and would give him 5m on a bridge contract. If we did not already trade hartnell AND have a plethora of centers, I would say trade Hartnell for him. He is 22 y/o, big, strong, and fast. He will be a ppg player. I understand not overpaying, but also don't piss the guy off. 5m is what he is worth. 70 pt player, 20 minutes a night and +50 on the faceoff dot. If the Flyers did not have a barrel full of centers, I would give him an offer sheet. I think he is that good.

been awhile since I have been here, and while I stand by the essence of my thoughts, boy I was hammered when I wrote that. Thanks for agreeing. I still think is just ludicrous.

Not sure if he was there, but any news on Bellemare?

I have free time on my hands and will go. Do you mind floating me an airline ticket. I will get it back to you - sometime.

Lacrosse is more vicious than ice hockey / american football and with less pads then either sport.

I probably should have clicked "not so simple", but I choose "no". Both players are great, but nobody should be earning more than Crosby (as much as I dislike him).

Far enough. BTW- do you guys have a "town hall" for STH like the Flyers do? It would be interesting this yeas with all the changes.

Nobody asked about bellemere? I think he is a "sleeper". Not of the best player not playing in the nhl ilk, but still a sleeper. I think he is going to stun people in camp and I do not see him on the 4th line.

Phenomenal write up. Is there a way to "sticky" this for the summer (@hf101)? I do have to snicker at the lady (nothing sexist as @TropicalFruitGirl26 is smarter than half of us and certainly me).

I will take my O*B blinders off for second and say WTF? Did he have the surgery or he is going to undergo the surgery. If the later, as a pens fan I would be pissed.

Interesting. Fleury and St Louis say hello (tongue in cheek of course).

\ by development and population. So does that mean bettmen won? Right now its a 2-1. But many can see a 2-2 happening.

Hey P922- as much as I diss Neal, i diss downie worrse. Its the strangest thing I have seen for 3rd tier players. I am ignorant, but I hope the pens got some picks in the pocket when all is said and done.

5 min a game and then the AHL. Over / under on when Neal is riding pine / bus? I give it 20 games. Unless lavy is poile's lap dog.

thanks. Loop hole?? For me, it seems it might be a deal breaker with moving him. Teams can love both the salary and cap hit, but not want to lump on the 4.5 additional owed. I am guessing it becomes an issue in a trade v. a buyout v a keep him deal. Also, not sure who said it, laughton should not be with the big boys this year. Which I think I am on board with. So, that means bite the bullet with VLC this year on whichever line he is going to center. I think its a trade dead-line thing. Slot him on the 4th balance the lines on minutes between 3rd and 4th and run with it. While I want the team to always compete, I think in doing that, you give laughton valuable minutes in the AHL and should someone at center get injured, he is the call up. Secondarily, if Vinny is lighting the lamp (assuming he is still get #pp minutes), then its a win win. At the trade deadline if I can move him for a 2nd, I snatch it and run. Then move Laughton up to his spot if he is ready.

I am confused. Would you put it on your black killer sheep or is your killer sheep orange and you want to put a black jersey on it in hopes he can still be killer??

me too. I will reiterate: why the eff does any team need a THIRD jersey??? Change the home and away all you want and will all bitch and moan about this and that on the changes. But why a third jersey? Its a effing money grab and nothing more. @doom88 sorry not directed at you. Just who gives a eff about a third jersey??

Is it factual that his cancer is due to smoking?? I am pleading ignorance on this and without malice or insult (despite me hating the way he calls a hockey game)? If so, then perhaps you should. But how do we know who the higher power taps for this / that / or the other ailment? Certainly we can all take preventive measures. But I say eff it, when its your time, its your time (I say that with both of my parents dying from cancer, one smoking and the other not). Case in point Jim Fixx. I think the best thing is if you have a family, be the best you can to them- even if some of them you don't get along with, but mostly children. There is something uplifting about kids - especially if they are your own, that all things will wash away and boil down to the moments of time we have to spend with those we love. That said, to Mr. Jeanerrette- God speed.

The funny thing or sad thing is that we are both dating our selves: bobby mcfarlan (sp). My mom loved that song in the 80's- I tried to teach that Marley was 100x better, but to no avail.

Thats good to know.

Well, they would have been looking even more if the Flyers moved up and picked him. At least he is in the WC. I don't think he is NHL ready (though I could have had a pipe dream he was if the Flyers nabbed him). I think he is 2 years off. That makes Getzlaf and Perry both 32. Still formidable, but not like playing with Claude and Jake at 27. He looks like leclaire v.2.0 but better skating and more shot options and certainly tougher (and that is not a slight to "gentle john" as he was as tough as nails- just never fought back- ala Tim Kerr).