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Maybe the plan was to lose 3 of 4 to give the Blues a false sense of confidence so they can crush it all in a Game 7 comeback. ;)

No you! Go Hawks! Come back!

I'm enjoying the art + 1st Round thing we've got going on here. Thank you Josie Round 2, I expect songs, songs about hockey teams

This is a sad day for all American sports

He signs him, end of story. He's our best Dman by far, not to mention what do I gain with 2 1sts, a 2nd and a 3rd. You get a Dman 3/4 years from now & maybe another 5/6 years from now. And in the mean time we become Edmonton due to a serious lack of defense. Even if you shop the acquired picks, you have no guarantee you'll get a player of equal or better skill. Not to mention you'll lose most of your leverage since you'd suddenly be rather desperate for a Top 2 guy. You bite the bullet and you lock him up long term, you don't have a choice. Then when the day comes said other team has a top end RFA you return the favor. Not all 6 of your Dmen must be super quick, Risto isn't fast per-say but he isn't Franson. Risto is a net front presence, has an edge to him, and many other intangibles. You pair him with that PP QB because they would mesh well by covering up each others weaknesses.

Game 82 ends in victorious fashion! 81 pts and we didn't lose any more spots thanks to MTL and OTT winning. BOS eliminated Good day, good season of growth, now onto the NHL Draft!

Actually they'll get Subban but trade away their 2016 1st, 2018 5th, Hall, Eberle, and Draisital for PK and the retiring Scott.

Not many, maybe Raffi Torres/Matt Cooke level punks who go out of there way to injure other players. But even with them I'd not really wish seizure level concussion problems on anyone barring terrorists and dictators. So concussions with "minor" long term effects would be ok in my book since Torres did concuss other players on purpose. But that really is as far as it goes.

Jesus, I'd pray he retires if it happens to him again. He's too good of a guy to deserve those problems long term. Not to mention I'd hope he doesn't become Tim Connelly because had he retired prior to his Toronto stint he'd likely have been remembered more as a great player who's concussions destroyed him rather than an injury prone flameout.

I'd guess Duchene just because he and Roy seem at odds. Maybe we can send them Pysyk, 10th overall, and a 2017 2nd for him :) Afterall we got O'Reilly cheap. If that worked, it'd be rather ironic wouldn't it. Seeing as O'Reilly and Duchene had a falling out due to the contract stuff then eventually made up briefly before ROR left. Granted I'd rather use the pick(being higher) or acquire a #2 Dman for Risto

Maybe before the opener next year, Gionta gives ROR the C and takes ROR's A, thus effectively passing the torch onto the next group. Then he can lead still but enjoy what would likely be his last NHL season

To those disappointed by a win, as much as I would love a high pick, we are no longer fielding a bunch of nobodies, at least half the team is a part of the future and I'd rather see them show signs of progress than stagnate. These aren't garbage wins pulled off by Gionta and Lindback, these are quality ones brought about from ROR, Eichel, Reinhart, Larsson, etc all of whom will be on this team 2 to 3 years from now most likely.

https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/716497599490973697 Wow

It varies on rather or not they feel Schaller is ready and rather or not we are able to pick up a high end player thus pushing players down the depth chart. I pray he retires because I'd hire him to be a coach or adviser in a heartbeat. Plus is it just me or does Legwand suddenly look like he plays 5 years younger on the PK, he looks quicker, his stick is more active, and he seems more offensively competent while on the PK.

Woohoo another W in the bank. ROR is worth every penny we spent on his contract and trade. Eichel is still a rookie, he still screws up, but he also makes amazing plays and when he does screw up he tends to work his ass off to fix it. Chad Johnson is the epitome of a Startup/Backer goalie, Higher end backup for sure and an average to above average starter. Sign him for 2 years to play with Lehner, I'd feel confident that even if Lehner gets injured we aren't instantly screwed. I think Girgs needs to just dive and kneel around pucks in the other team's zone; he scores more often from anything but his feet. I hope Moulson can get going a little now so he has some confidence in the offseason. Legwand was definitely a blessing in disguise, and a freaking great PK guy.

I remember them ruling against Buffalo for a similar event earlier this season where McCabe kinda pushed the player into the goalie and they ruled it a goal because of it. In this case they ruled it no goal for the same amount of a shove. Completely Curb stomp the Leafs Buffalo, I'm haddit with these refs and the Leafs. Decapitate Kadri while you're at it....

In theory if the Oilers continue to wade in filth I could see him demanding a trade by Year 3's offseason. If I put up 1ppg for 3 years straight and got nothing from it I'd be rather ticked.

If Nelson can be a better skating Franson on the 3rd pairing I'd say its a great grab. It was great seeing them win in from behind fashion with the youngsters leading the charge. The hitting seemed to really pick up after his shift on the 1st PP of the game, he was cheap shot by the WPG player away from the play and looked noticeably slower the rest of that shift, but threw three hits it seemed. i can always appreciate a mean streak in a skilled player. Reinhart's streak is more subtle, he doesn't show anger thus angering the other team's guy even further. Then he picks them apart with a pass or solid stick work. He could very well become the enforcer of the mind. Just knocking opposing players off their game by playing so level headed and smart that they get aggravated thus making them more prone to screwing up.

Well in theory he could, then get signed to a 20m contract over 4 years to work at Harbor Center.

I actually sort of agree with the quote to be honest. The bolded are part of the problem in the West.

I hope he's alright, in theory he should be ok based on his job.

Ovi, yes because he's also a hitter. Kane is probably Stamkos's best comparison in terms of dimensions.

I'm furious when they lose, yet ok with it within a couple days. Aside from the Columbus game, which I'm going too they can go about 500 and I'd be happy.

I think Fasching is on the Sabres starting lineup at latest by Saturday. I'd put him with O'Reilly and move Kane back to the Eichel line while Girgs and Fasching play with ROR. I'd try Fasching with R & E near the end like the final couple games.

BUF 3 OTT 1 and a good game by the boys and geezers