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That was a report last week as well. Spooner has no grasp of his ability around the net and has not even produced in the AHL. Classic bust prospect. I'm not a fan of Spooner and he's 23 already. He's a downgrade from both Lemieux and Armia for prospect value.

I feel the exact same way. I don't hate Edmonton, I just feel like when you've been that bad for so long, you should fix mistakes...not continue to make them.

Honestly I would be okay with Arizona getting it. I cannot stomach wishing anything positive for Toronto.

The sad thing is someone is going to take his contract. I could see Arizona, or someone taking the risk. We'll see. I cannot stand his style of play. Though he puts up numbers. Shopp and Bulldog talking about hoping Toronto wins the lottery if Buffalo doesn't. Does that make anyone else sick?

I have literally no interest in Phaneuf, he's a fine player but his defense is so paltry that its just asinine to even take on his less than favorable salary. Aside from Green (Wash) I wouldn't touch him. He's got Anaheim or someone else written on him.

I don't think Stewart wants to be a part of this team to be honest. I see him moving on regardless. He's got a low one year risk deal in Boston or something like that IMO. All good stuff here, welcome to the site. Valid points to everything in my opinion.

Thanks for the audio. :)

Neuvirth is likely resigned, and they trade for an NHL near ready? Though Ramo has been somewhat solid for Calgary.

Ugh god, I hope not.

Just on Shope and Bulldog, it was stated based on Dallas making the playoffs it becomes a second, and if there are playoff wins for Enroth.

Anyone that Murray takes a call on that there is dialogue that improves the team now and the future.

I can understand in the sense that Kane is injured. Either Armia or Lemieux most likely.

To be honest, this sentimentality just bugs the ####ing sh#t out of me. I loved Lemieux being drafted, and I liked Armia's upside, but knowing that a player at 23 won't work in a market is asinine. Go drink a beer and chill the #### out. It is a big trade, and that's all we can talk about. Prospects are prospects. They're great to follow and grow up with, but this teams current roster is pitiful. I am a "Tankist", but it's not as if Kane is but 2-2 1/2 years older than Armia. There are schmucks in every locker room.

Is there a link with Cheveldayoff's presser?

Stafford, Myers, Next up: Enroth, Stewart, Benoit, Meszaros ? (Who knows...an injury in the next few weeks.)

This is idiotic. He has speed, physicality and is twice or three times more explosive than Stewart.

That was great :)

There's still lots of depth in the system. We have to head forward and that's what happens.

Very interesting IMO. Says about what this team will be going forward in some cases. Size grit etcetera.

My avatar :P I was the one who brought it here :)

Exactly, there's ups and downs. When you're splitting hairs over goals in the Dub or OHL, then come back to me. Lemeiux's biggest intangible is his attitude and work ethic, that's what I will miss. The stats can say what they will. Armia, had his hands and the ability to make passes. So did Ville Leino in 2007-2009 (? - end year) for Philadelphia. You can slant it all you want about this and that. Murray did his job and that's changing the culture. You have to make risky moves to succeed in a fickle business.

Great post. I definitely agree that this is the biggest deal since Mogilny.

Goodbye. Seeyah. I'm sure this sucks for guys like Gorges, Moulson and Gionta, but w/e. Stafford being gone is gravy.

Enjoy the suck. #ThatsAll

Alright, so Stafford is gone, he was leaving this offseason. This really breaks down to Armia and Lemeiux. So we'll have to see what Kane brings to the table. Over the last 24 month's he's had two major injuries a handful of healthy scratches and countless other issues with Jets management. Myers in his career has gone up and down and really if you break it down, Bogosian is an interesting addition. Armia was really starting to come around, and getting more out of his play. Overall if Kane can get adjusted, this is a big plus. You cannot create skill, scoring ability and Kane is a game breaker when he's healthy and on. Furthermore, he's out the rest of the year, pretty much concludes the tank. I trust Tim Murray, so we'll sack up and move on. Bogosian, Ristolainen and Zadorov.