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and it hasn't bothered him enough to curtail his career until there was a major decline in production and he sees the retooling to come. Cap dodge plain and simple. This is no different than " I don't think I want to train in the offseason like I used to." That is called retirement and the Hawks should pay for that contract.

3.5 mil annually in cap space.

this makes the most sense.^

Does Kane play d? That's what Montreal is looking for.

Carrier. That's the Ulmark deal piece. Jmho

I would do that as well. Particularly if we can do it with the extra 2nd and 3rd picks we have.

precisely

Playing on a broken femur might do that.

imagine his output on a series of 3 month deals? Mind numbing.

I chuckled.

Then what is the value of changing the mentality of the locker room if most of it is now in Chicago? Hard Pass. Chicago is not negotiating from strength and as was seen in the Bickell Teravainen deal they will take less the perceived market value.

And the Sabres drafted Sam over Leon. While many are ready to annoint Leon the better player, I think time will show Sam the better player. And the jury is still out on all sub 4 year draftees. Nurse may very well turn out to be the correct choice.

Every has scouts and talent evaluators. They don't read top 100 lists from talking heads who are simply reporting on what they hear crom those same scouts. If the reputable lists had people good at evaluating talent they would be working for an NHL team. Every team has a list and knows who the BPA is at anytime. They have been watching these kids since before they were known to anyone else. Two players may grade out similarly but the pros know where the talent disparity is and select accordingly. But as TW said, you accumulate talent in the draft and spend it or develop it to address roster needs. It is foolish to pass on a more talented player for a lesser talent in a position of need. Today there is banter about Reinhart for Hanifin on this and other threads. A deal can be made if necessary though I think the Pens proved elite offense and speed can cure a lot of defensive ills.

Brian Head. Very underrated but great snow this year.

Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby Gretzky. There is a universal BPA. You don't pass on them for need that is measured in the present but not addressed until the future.

I voted Kane. Eberle brings nothing that Kane doesn't and leaves a lot on the table from the physical standpoint.

The Miracle team was just that a miracle, lightening in a bottle if you will. The 76-77 canadiens were surreal. But i agree that the oil were simply loaded. The Isles were a close second and the pre cancer Lemieux Pens with Jagr, Francis et al were a joy to watch as well.

Welcome back and when one door closes another will open.

Disagree. Muzzin is not a top pair and Kane is a top 6. No way we add that much. Too much fretting about the need to upgrade the d by selling what little o we have. Good player, but not worth Kane and moving down.

Why would we trade the better player, or more valuable player, and the higher pick, for a lesser talent and a lower pick? Is this tank penance?

Norris.

Ditto. Saw him post HS season. He is strong on his skates and reminded me a lot of Matthews in the way he finds open space where there is seemingly none. He'll get stronger as a Gopher. Would love to add this kid.

Why no game tonight? Is this the NBA?

Good stuff thanks for sharing.

Lol. Came here to post the same thought.