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I think it's likely something to that effect happened that led to Vesey souring on Nashville. It may have been several years worth of pressure to quit school early. Still speculating, he might have a low opinion of the South, like a lot of New Englanders seem to.

The " 'merica" thing is so offensive and telling of a country in decline. Happy Independence Day, enjoy the holiday and the fireworks while both are still legal.

If Ullmark can't manage, we have enough assets where a mid-season trade is possible. It's obvious GMTM believes in Lehner, but he's banking assets as well. For example, if Ennis can play again and looks good, he could return a decent goalie come February and save our play-off chances.

I'm not one for false hope, but I do believe in good people. And Matty Mo is good people. You people without kids and family might not appreciate this, but I'm willing to believe Moulson allowed himself to get soft because he was happy with his situation: big, lengthy contract, kids and wife happy at home, babysitter to the team's superstar... It can happen without even recognizing it. He's no dummy and has a sense of honour. I'm willing to see if he can/has changed his habits and upped his game during the off season. I think he can be still good for 20 goals the next few seasons if he puts the work in.

Contest!

I agree K9. But, Lucic is a Cup-winning, +20 goals, Canadian going to a Canadian team to help protect Canada's most important asset. Of course the NHL media (in Canada) will put it at the top of the list. And then the Canadian elites will applaud an anti-nationalism speech by a visiting dignitary.

Upon a little reflection on my patio this morning, I have mixed feelings on Kane. On the ice, I like what he brings to this roster, and think his contribution is ideal, if not still fully at his potential. Of course, if he's abusing women and corrupting the young players, he needs to go. We can see the nature of his issues he has had with teammates in the past, now, with his lack of discipline. I hope there's a way to salvage his roster spot because he'll be difficult to replace in the short term, but I'm not willing to ignore the antics at this point, either. What a tough position he has put everyone in.

Thanks, North. It's something I never concerned myself with before now.

I'll take some of this, please.

The hitting doesn't cause problems? Or if they fall out during a game you just put another set in?

GMTM said play-offs are the goal. I will take him at his word.

So, talking to my wife about KO's retina, it occurred to us you never see players wearing glasses on ice. They can't possibly be wearing contacts, can they, with all of the physical play? How does KO literally see the ice?

Does he wear #19? I think he should wear 19.

Yay for ideological bullying.

Pssh. Careful, despite your caveat, you are being seemingly irrational probing into the details. You might be labeled as a hater if you continue this thought.

I don't know. But if we're to believe the scuttlebutt that he likes us, why screw around until the middle of August? It's not like he can get more of a contract, as I understand it, anyway. Better to be in the system as soon as possible IMHO.

YAY!

PLEASE! PRETTY PLEASE!

Ugh. Please no McGinn. We have enough dead-weight already.

Called Johnson, sort of: "Johnson is offered a 3 year, $1.75m per, contract by GMTM. Turns down that contract, finally accepts a 1 year deal elsewhere for the same $$."

I wonder if this guy is falling prey to bad advice from his agent.

BTW, I would consider Vesey signing "a big move".

OOwww. I came very close in the TW contest: "McCabe returns for 3 years, $1.5m per."

This is my impression of the man as well.

Famous last words on this guy.