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I think that was the name of their 2nd line center.

I seem to recall a bunch of US citizens of Italian decent hockey players from NHL, AHL, and euro leagues playing for the Italy hockey team back in the day.

I’d be genuinely surprised if disclosure of medical status isn’t covered under the CBA and therefore isn’t a HIIPA violation.

***** Tuch can’t even get into his first game properly. Injury prone, game canceling bust.

I see what you did there.

I don't know about that. They are being quite authoritarian in their attempts to control the disease.

I think if JA had a good foot this would have been a blowout.

I hadn't really thought of it that way, but it sure sounds good.

It sure sounded to me like his future as HC wasn't terribly important to him at that moment.

Pleasant change of pace, innit? He makes my team. At least for now. Played with passion? Check. Was effective? Check. Put the other team on notice that there will be reprisals. Check. As far as I am concerned, he's got a spot for now. He'll have to play his way off the team before I sit him.

I have a pair of shoes I finish that way. Never heard it called ombre. I've heard it referred to as putting a patina and burnish on your shoes. I need no assistance or company to guzzle booze and be annoying.

The hell are ombre shoes?

My hate list used to be longer. Ottawa was near the top when they and we both were relevant. The mere existence of Chris Neil probably caused the high blood pressure I still enjoy today. Hated Toronto in the Darcy Tucker days. Now I just have mild disdain for their fanbase. Hated Philly when they and we were both relevant. I’d love to hate Philly again. They are quite easy to hate. But the hatred for Boston outlasts time itself. Maybe that’s why I always viewed Eichel with suspicion. Fuggin plant, I think that guy was. F those chowder heads.

Is there another team besides Boston?

Ukka Ukka Ukka Pekka

What? This can't be.

Markus Won't

Who was a pretty feisty player in his day.

Play with your wife. Screw the Sabres. Wait… that didn’t come out quite right.

Statistics, baby.

What is it with Ottawa and goalies with concussion histories? Maybe we lay off the concussed goalie with performance issues this time.

Same here. For me, these guys don’t carry the baggage of who they replaced.

I think KO would have consistently been 25ish goals without JT, so I don’t think I am far off.

Hey, I have cautious optimism at the moment. Haven’t had much of that over the last decade.

I’m hoping for a Kyle Okposo from 10 seasons ago (understanding that John Tavares is not feeding him) with a heck of a playoff resume.