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I see RyJo having an impact as a call up. He has the maturity and experience to step into any role. I see a possibility of a Dman traded out if he has a really good camp and forces his way into the lineup. Kulich would be my forward choice who could carve out a niche on PP2 in a call up and pot a few goals.

You have to consider that their “weak” rookie years can make up more than a third of their first 200 games.

I was there in May, absolutely beautiful place.

If, and a big if at that, teams start using offer sheets as a means of improvement, they need to keep their own draft picks handy. That would be challenging itself due to how many are thrown around every year, especially at the deadline.

McLeod is a solid 3C and his speed will be factor in elevating team speed during games and practices. He will probably be the go to faceoff guy, which has been a missing element since the departure of Eakin. I know faceoffs are toss up but winning a few key puck drops during the season can add a couple of points to the total. Lafferty, Aube-Kubel and Malenstyn all have speed and grit which were missing qualities in the past few seasons. I think they can easily match the offensive output of Girgs, KO and Jost. Zucker is not an offensive replacement for Skinner but his type of play and experience is a better fit for middle six duty. The offense is banking on a lot of bounce back from some core guys and improvement from youngsters. A lot has to go right for this team to make the playoffs, I would feel better if another good piece was added with the remaining cap space.

I like the moves to add speed and grit. Team speed will be a noticeable improvement this season. What I don’t like, but can still be corrected, is the cap space not being used for more talent. A top 6 scoring winger is what most people want. I have been critical in the past of not weaponizing the cap space when it was plentiful and teams were adding assets for cap dumps. Now that they are in the hunt for a playoff spot and not using it for talent/depth is what I see as a big miss.

A long time ago, can’t remember much about tbh.

Strbak could be a depth D for Slovakia. He has been good for them internationally and they may groom him for future events.

Golf is not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella. Probably my fourth time reading it. My game had taken a big step backwards and I needed to de-clutter my mind and focus on what is important.

I’m glad someone had the guts to do this. If the old boys club doesn’t like it then remove it from the game. This unwritten rule held back player salaries and movement. This adds excitement to the summer and a layer to contract negotiations. Oilers could lose two first round guys coming into their own for a 2nd and a 3rd. I thought Holloway was good in the playoff run and will only get better. How come no one offer sheets Krebs? LOL

Or an expansion of the conspiracy theory.

Pens may try to get McKenna to keep that Lemieux, Crosby lineage going.

Doesn’t look a thing like Scottish whiskey.

Pi200’s original avatar photo, not sure where it was created.

We are looking after someone’s dog for a few days. We have a dog and live in the country so it shouldn’t be a problem. This thing is not trained. He’s like a bull in a China shop in the house and won’t settle down. Our dog is older and likes to chill after a walk but this other one bugs her and is constantly on the go. He barks loudly at night when left alone so one of us had to sleep on the couch with him. We alternated nights. My wife puts him out for a while in the morning. She takes him for a walk and upon returning I take him for a walk. We get back home and he craps in the house. He’s done this twice now. The owners are back tonight, thank goodness.

My son played with some Russian guys in junior last year. They were here to get away from a few things and to avoid the military. I spoke to them a few times but the war never came up. If they were able to extend their visas they would have stayed here. My wife heard one of them casually mention that Ukraine was a part of Russia. I am not sure if that comes from their education or propaganda but these guys didn’t seem like they would fight for that cause.

I think something might shake loose on other teams as camp gets closer. There are always cap issue somewhere and not many teams can take on the salary of a top 6 player. There are still some RFAs to be signed and that will add pressure to a few teams.

From the comments of his Liiga coach Olli Jokinen, it sounded like he was ready for more than the Finnish league. I know Jokinen said he was going to take a run at the Sabres lineup but that sounded more like a coach trying to inspire his player. He did have a good U18 year there and he probably could benefit more from the AHL if he is mature enough to make the jump.

Golf only, so far.

Ryan McLeod’s brother.

I didn’t mean force them into NHL roles because they dominate at the AHL level. If they dominate then they deserve looks and perhaps they finish the year on the big club or give themselves first dibs at a top 9 role next year.

I guess I should have added that making room for them is not an instantaneous thing. If they dominate at the AHL level then they should get some auditions when there are injuries. If their NHL cameos are solid then they may not need Zucker beyond this year.

If these guys show domination at the AHL level then the big club has to find a way to get them ice time at the NHL.

I really don’t trust any garages. I’ve had good work done and been given the run around by the same places.

KA: Terry, we got this trade worked out with the Jets for Ehlers. However, the deal will put us up against the cap. TP: No