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Most Hyped: Toronto for sure, though they will likely do only a tad better due to their D being largely the same and their goalie was riding a high last year. Biggest Flop: One of the California teams, all three are old and could easily slip and fall and break their hip. LAK would be the most egregious though based on their signings this summer. Best Team: Tampa in the East Winnipeg in the West Biggest Surprise: Buffalo and Dallas, Dallas roars back into contention on the backs of Benn and Seguin like they did a couple years back. The Sabres squeeze into the 2nd Wildcard spot thanks to a recently recalled Pominville scoring late in the 3rd of game 82.

We can’t trade Hunwick but we can bury him. We could trade Beaulieu or try him on LW We could deal McCabe for a LWer We don’t need to worry about Bogo’s spot since he’ll be out 35+ games as always anyway I’d take Bieksa or Orpik on a 1 year deal just to play a bit but more so to help Dahlin

I love the fact he’s on your bar league team lol He'd be a useful vet to have on a one year deal, gritty, good locker room guy and is a righty shot. I doubt his stats are great but he’s certainly the type of vet we’d want.

I'm glad, doubt he'll become anything huge but I hope he can carve out a career with the Amerks and stick around after his career ends. Guy just oozes personality and genuine love for the game and even the city of Buffalo.

Arizona got a couple good young players for taking Hossa’s contract. Looks like a lot but really isnt

Christ that's awful. The one thing the article didn't address much is the fact that I'd imagine Jamie Thompson is likely been scarred mentally from the event as well. To inadvertently cause the near death of a friend can't be easy to get over either. Ottawa their team at least seems to have a real menacing aura hanging over them.

A triplet and Callahan for SJS's 1st and Sabotka

Maybe we could acquire Palat or Johnson for the higher of the St.L and SJS picks as a base. After all they will likely be hemorrhaging assets to get Karlsson and will need a 1st more than likely.

He likely has had some problems in the past but I do feel he's likely maturing based on his changes in demeanor and behavior since his rookie season. Gionta was put in an unwinnable situation from the start; GMTM needed more seasoned vets to help support Gionta instead of relying on him and Gorges to effectively lead everyone. Some people gravitate to different leadership styles, and Gorges and Gionta seemed to be likely to similar to reach players who didn't mesh with their style. Legwand was likely the only player, we inadvertently acquired, who helped spread that roll out a bit. GMTM needed more Cup winners and playoff experience in the locker room, 1 Cup Ring on the captain from 12 years prior might not hold the same intrigue as a more recent winner the kids personally watched on TV. They likely respected Gionta but he was just 1 guy.

Lou is helping the Leafs still for what ever reason or he's downright insane

Personally, I don't hate the man, I hate the coach. He seems like a good guy, just not interested in bringing much personality to his job.

That actually sounds rather awesome, it's Eichel's team now for better or worse so lets give him the reins and tell him to forget his first three years. Now its time to become great!

A pinch of salt

Now we need to rid ourselves of Bealieau

The only real positives from this trade are, our depth is technically better, we may have solved the locker room problem, and we have another 1st. We lost skill for sure but at least we have more NHL players I guess? Sheary - Eichel - Reinhart ERod - Mitts - Okposo Sobotka - Berglund - Baptiste Wilson - Girgs - Pominville/Larsson

That's our one hope in all of this, that ROR truly was a detriment off the ice and in the locker room and that with him gone our young core will explode akin to the Avs after the Duchene trade.

He played him a 2nd time in the semi finals and completely owned him by scoring twice.

Mittlestadt was MVP. What fascinates me is how the first game he got lost at times in his zone, but as the games went by he seemed to not only get better defensively but his offensive talents seemed to show more often. Dahlin looked cool and collected, you can definitely sense his skill level but he seemed somewhat tired (He's been busy so that's understandable) Guhle & Pilut were both joys to watch skate Olofsson looked great as well Many others popped up as well, Asplund was everywhere and Pekar was playing the role of Tournament Marchand without licking anyone

I hope he doesn't go to Toronto because then I'd want to keep ROR just to counter their 3 lines.

As long as he can give us a bit better than Lehner, his locker room presence will will make up for any "overpayment" if he's 3 years 4mil per. Supposedly he's a real good guy, a team guy, and I'd imagine would mesh well with Ullmark.

Congrats Thorny, and to Mrs. Thorny :)

While true I’d rather us keep Risto

There you go trading Risto again.....

I agree as well, seems like his few NHL games lit a fire under him

Jeremy White said the source supposedly hinted its St L. I like ROR to StL, nice assets to be had and send him out of the conference