X. Benedict

I take a shower and the board goes commie on me. Love, Comrade Yaysta Venedikt

I've enjoyed watching Ennis this year.

Do what you do, brother. Do what you do.

Glad you stopped by. Myers - there are things you will really like about him - such as his reach and the amount of ice he can cover in a few strides. His work under the circles is where he really needs to develop. He has always struggled with the puck at his feet and facing the wall behind his net. He's really improved this year on that, but lacks the upper body strength, and with the high center of gravity he is a much more effective player in open ice. The good news is that I expect him to improve year to year. Myers has worked best in the past with a steady defense first guy on the left side....his most effective pairing to date was with Tallinder. I really hope the trade works out for both teams, but I really do like what I'm seeing from Bogo. He's a much tougher player under the circles than Buffalo has had in a long time.

I dunno. Will it be 10x shorter. Short is good.

I wouldn't be surprised if Winnipeg spun Myers. I'm convinced Buffalo wanted Bogo more than Winny wanted Myers.

Uncool, Brad. Uncool.

I don't think he will be.

And the media might just be taking in his freakish head for the first time in a while. Olli is said to be from Finland, but I think it is just as likely he was fathered in Area 51.

Neuvirth had a good night. He was positionally sound, but fighting the puck at times. A few juggles ended up right in front of him short - but NJ really didn't have any net presence. Solid outing for him. Not perfect, but solid.

Upside.....little chance of him leaving for Russia.

So, plays with desperation?

I would have waited for the veggie medley answer before admitting that. Cream of broccoli in the inserts is a tough removal.

did you eat the veggie medley?

Scratchy throat, but nothing really to worry about.

98.6, but I'm feeling a cold coming on.

You are quite right, sir. The crux criticorum that is Phil Kessel.

Just curious, can you buy scalped tix outside the Pru?

If we only held onto him and Paille...

Is this season proof Hodgson is a bad player, or proof that Nolan....... Oh what's the point? they will probably both be gone

Maybe someone would pay it, but I've seen no evidence you can build a team by paying Kessel, Kessel-money for Kessel enigmas. Why would Buffalo want to follow a failed model.

He did something ouch.

Fun game.

It's not like Bogo is a rookie. This trade was not about Winnepeg wanting Myers as much as what Murray wanted. I was worried that something might have happened to Bogos skating, the guy is fine. I think GMTM did his due diligence. Whatever Myers may become may change the equation, but as of now...

Stick taps to Mike Harrington for his piece on Monty. Well done, Mike.