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Pens always seem to get a scoring chance when Phaenuf is out there. Loses puck battles.

One of ESPN's remaining shows that dared to allow criticism of players and leagues, The Sports Reporters, had their last show today. I rarely watch ESPN anymore as it's become more of a promotional than objective reporter of sports.

It would have opposite effect. It was done because too many goalies like Brouder were so good at handling the puck, they would go in the corner and pass it back out, thus negating the dump and chase.

For some perspective, a reminder that Edmonton ended a 10 year playoff drought this season, and it took them having the 1st pick in the draft for 4 of the last 7 drafts. And they supposedly were trying to win during those years.

The tank was a success, the Sabres got a franchise player that is both exciting and the cornerstone to build around for years. Take McDavid out of the draft and everyone would say the same.

Funny how Toronto stayed at #1 last year when there was a franchise player in draft.

The Sabres picked the right year to tank.

Vegas got screwed.

Please not #1 for Philly.

F both those teams. I called Philly.

I'm betting Detoit moves up. New arena and the league wants them in playoffs. Or Philly.

I'd Kathryn Tap dat.

They probably will pick Edmonton by mistake out of habit.

Yeah baby! Now we need the Ducks to knock out the McOilers next round.

Yeah baby! F the Leafs!

Chicago scored 3 goals in the series, incredible.

Maybe he's auditioning for a new career.

Brian Gionta to be studio analyst Friday on NBCSN.

He's also said he believed Murray had a plan on how to improve the team this offseason and wanted to see him follow through. Will a new GM be willing to trade players like Reinhart or Kane or 1st round pick to acquire a quality Dman, or will they be cautious and delay the rebuild for another year.

Getting people from Canada and east to new Bills downtown stadium.

I prefer a GM that will swing at pitches instead of taking walks. Bigger risk but bigger reward. He wouldn't have made the ROR trade.

He overvalued his horses and was reluctant to take a chance.

Or it was that Mrs. Babcock preferred the entertainment and shopping in Toronto.

Kevyn Adams could be in the mix. Stanley Cup winner, already in the organization heading up hockey operations at Harborcenter, and the Pegulas know his organizational skills.

I'd like to see Rick Dudley get a chance as GM. Plenty of experience as a coach and assistant GM.