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Winnipeg and Seattle at 0-0 after 53 minutes. Unusual for two high scoring teams.

Those two young Dmen will bring some offense and help them sign FAs because they are on ELCs but they have a lot to learn about playing D. One of Graves or Severson would be a solid addition. Both would probably mean having to move Joki or Boosh.

Two Devils Dmen are UFAs, Graves and Severson.

Can I call him the Russian Mule?

Doesn’t seem to be any animosity between them either. That will probably come. It’s not like they don’t know each other.

I’d be OK with Milic as a later round pick. He’s ready to turn pro, nothing left to prove in junior and he’s aged out. He’s won World Junior gold. The old story of small (6’) goalies will keep suites away.

I know, a slight technicality.

I think the stones I throw in here don’t reach Leaf Nation. Their Cup drought is longer than ours.

How many anvils to the head before Bettman feels it?

Russian teammate for Kisakov and Neuchev.

That is great news! This guy could be a 4-5 Dman in a few years. You don’t know unless you try.

I was in Edinburgh a few years ago and had to sample some whiskey. I am not a whiskey drinker but I figured it would be the right thing to drink while there. It was good.

Verhaege is very underrated in my opinion. He does it all as a winger. Good health is another reason. Florida has not had any significant injuries that I am aware of.

Kyle, thank you for adding extra years to the ongoing streak of playoff mediocrity.

I would rather watch them golf than play the all star game.

If I was invited, I would try to go once. 16 day springtime tournament in a nice European city. The pressure doesn’t start until the playoffs, for the top teams.

If the finals are Dallas vs Carolina one of Pavelski/Burns will get their first Cup. Two old Sharks still have some teeth.

Enjoy the rest of the game, I’m out.

Savoie showed some speed on that shorthanded breakaway.

Watched Quebec vs Halifax game #4. Quebec wins 2-1 taking a 3-1 series lead. Komarov is a big guy, he looks like he might need another year or two for his coordination to catch up to his growth. Another year of junior should help him. He’s getting a regular shift but it doesn’t seem like Patrick Roy uses him as a go to Dman. He wears number 83, kind of an unusual choice. I am going to watch as much of the Winnipeg game as I can stay awake for.

Kulich with 6G 3A in six playoff games, pretty impressive for his age.

Sounds like Subban is outplaying Woll.

Most teams probably feel that way but there is some satisfaction in knowing your guys are talented and wanted. KA has assembled a good crew. If one of them is hired I don’t want their new GM to poach more guys. Hopefully they have mentored a few guys to be ready for bigger roles if one of them leaves. The biggest immediate impact would be the draft.

Levi backing up Hofer.

If Levi becomes that good, you match the offer and then Hellebuyck gets moved.