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I picked Florida in 7 over the Bruins but also Colorado to repeat so I’m out.

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It’s a huge upset but Florida finished strong and one year ago they were the best team in the regular season, winning the President’s Trophy.

KA have to pull a Gerry Meehan move?

The kid played a full season in the KHL at 19 and half a season last year. He doesn’t turn 20 until July.

The clips I’ve seen of Neuchev show a highly skilled player. Good skater, puck handler and shooter.

Sounds like something between Mule and Zadorov.

Watching Ekholm play for Edmonton makes me want a Dman like that to play with Power.

The ref was 8 feet away with an unimpeded view.

I forgot about Jost. He won’t score 28 but his versatility is an asset and I don’t think he would be opposed to 13F, where VO is not really suited for that role.

I think he could get some ice time on L3 with someone like Krebs and JJP but I feel he has more value in a trade. Savoie, Kulich, Rousek and Greenway will push him for ice time plus whoever they may acquire. KO and Girgs may return as well. VO could end up in a rotation like Quinn, JJP, Asplund and Hinostroza was in last year. He may prefer a trade where he is a regular. If KA can turn VO+ into a top 4-5 Dman that is a win in my mind because of the F depth and lack of true 4-5 D.

USA easily gets by Slovakia 7-1 to play for the gold medal at the U18s. Will Smith with a hat trick.

Hellebuyck went on to say that he enjoyed the 5 games of playoff hockey more than the entire regular season. He called it like a high that you have to chase. I want the Sabres to experience that, soon.

I think Mitts can work with Cozens and Quinn. We know Mitts is strong on the wall, keeping possession in the O zone and setting up people for scoring chances. Cozens can lead zone entries. His shot is improving so he can bury a lot of feeds. He is getting stronger and will win many battles. Quinn can do a lot, shoot, dangle, pass, steal pucks and back check. He will get stronger and be a handful for Dmen. This line could also have a C taking draws on their strong sides for any situation. Whoever is having a better night on draw could get more work. JJP could become a key on L3 with Krebs and ???

Good for him. It’s great to hear that a prospect is moving up the ladder during a playoff run in a good league.

No, not on my watch. I want to see their fans lose their minds. Well, not all of them because we would have a serious problem with that many I’ll people all at once.

No awareness for the Panthers on that one.

Mensch with a hat trick while Brett Murray had 1G 2A.

Yes and it would add to the President’s Trophy “curse”.

Savoie with an assist as the Ice win game 1 vs Saskatoon in their third round series. Komarov’s Quebec Remparts beat Nadeau’s Gatineau Olympiques 5-2 in game one. No points for either player.

I think he should be in due to his career numbers. Winning something is highly valued. Guys with lesser careers who have won Cup(s) and/or individual awards get in a lot more.

I listened to the entire podcast. KA doesn’t change his message. Patience, draft, develop, identify the core that wants to be here and lock them up. I keep feeling he is happy with the goaltending and he will come back in October with Comrie, UPL and Levi. He says Comrie had some bad breaks and didn’t get a fair shake. UPL is getting better and came in to save the season when Comrie went down. Levi is really good and ahead of the curve.

Playoff hockey. Things change quickly. Analysts cite how a team has swept the season series and then that proceeds to lose. I thought Hellebuyck would make a difference. I thought Seattle wasn’t ready. I thought New Jersey wasn’t ready and that Shesterkin would tip the scales. The Leafs could still choke, there is a lot of pride in the Bolts room. I picked Florida just because they were playing well going in and the President’s Trophy “jinx”.

Did he start the argument hoping for that outcome?

It many people have influence in Alberta like the Sutter family. Ownership is handcuffing the new GM if he has to keep Sutter. He will have to build a team of Sutter guys. They mention Toffoli was excellent, he played for Sutter in LA. If the current team is brought back, Sutter will not change his ways to accommodate certain players. KA could pick up a bargain or two. Hanifin, Anderson, Vladar.