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Duds, you're the man for updating all of these. One of the reasons I stopped by today was to look for updates on the particular lot you updated today.

...or the league. Poor guy, he's getting married, too.

I'm fairly certain this isn't directed anywhere near my direction, but, in defense of those who "take the summer off"...dude, WTF, it's summer and nice and hockey season is over. You can't obsess over this sh*t 24/7/365. On the one hand, I'm glad there are those of you who, for whatever reason, keep the content fresh and interesting here over the summer, but on the other hand, I can't imagine having the time that some of you seem to have to post as much as you do in the off-season. No judgment, mind you, just, when hockey season is over and it's nice out, it's difficult for me, and I'm sure many others, to fully engage.

Disagree. Hodgson is the antithesis of a Murray player. He was gone regardless.

Jack Eichel: "I'm more popular than Jesus now..." Mike Schopp: "That does it for me. I am not going to talk about Eichel any more." The Vatican: "We condemn the comments by Jack Eichel...but he can still join our team if he's interested." Sizzlemeister: "Eichel was simply stating what many a Christian educator would readily admit." Years later, the Vatican will amend its remarks: ""The remark by Jack Eichel, which triggered deep indignation, mainly at WGR 550, after many years sounds only like a 'boast' by a young, working-class New Englander faced with unexpected success, after growing up in the legend of Gretzky and hockey. The fact remains that years after retiring, the accomplishments of Jack Eichel have shown an extraordinary resistance to the passage of time, becoming a source of inspiration for more than one generation of hockey players."

They can stay here. We have a fold-out bed and running water.

I think someone may have already mentioned this, but if I were a betting man, this contract is already done. They just didn't want to step on Jack's presser.

Schopp, I know you read us. Admit it. You're glued to our comments. Dork.

Artvoice = jerk question. Big surprise.

Dude is soooo smooth. Love it.

He said that on draft day. He said, now that it's official, this was the place he wanted to go. Between the Twitter vids, the interaction with Murray on stage, lots of things, to me it was evident. Not to mention, his girlfriend is from here. I think it's great.

Jack is so savvy in handling the media. Either he's that smart, or they're not that smart.

Frankly, I won't be surprised at anything, unless it comes in way low. We knew all along this guy will cost a premium. No one seemed to care in the ROR thread, so, no one should be shocked at whatever the terms are.

Don't we need another goalie as well?

Yay!

I always thought leadership begets culture.

This is a leadership signing for Rochester. A good move in terms of teaching the kids the way to prepare for the game.

I don't disagree, but I think of the UFAs, even before today's signings, he is the best fit for the next two years. I wouldn't want him signed for more than two, maybe three if he gives a discount for three.

Unless they get Oduya. Sekera got exactly what he was after, long-term contract for stability. I wonder if there is a NTC or something like it included. I would have bet he offered a discount for a NTC.

Penguins making an obvious attempt at salvaging the Crosby/Malkin core before they blow it up. Wait...FAKE? Well, still, this is what they're trying to do. That team has been spinning its wheels for ages. That would be frustrating.

Agreed. There is no need for Murray to panic.

I appreciate the reposts here. I don't have time to scan Twitter so it's nice to have everything relevant collected and dumped here.

It's July 1...where are the new players? WTF?

FWIW, if I played in a beer league, that would be me.

Most likely offset or completely nullified by cap increases by then.