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2022 NHL Free Agency Frenzy (Non-Sabres)
French Collection replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
Washington will be without Backstrom for a while. Their core is a year older. They should drop a bit. I can’t see 8 100 point teams in the east this year, there will be closer races for the last few spots. -
The NHL’s 10 worst contracts (2022 edition)
French Collection replied to Zamboni's topic in The Aud Club
Habs fans are saying Suzuki’s new deal had not even kicked in last year so he was making a lot less. -
The 2003 and 2018 Canadian Junior Team Thread
French Collection replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
Rick Westhead of TSN reporting that Hockey Canada paid out plaintiffs 12 times over the years and one player was involved in 4 incidents, costing them $1M. Wow, a repeat offender keeps coming back. I am really disappointed with that organization. So many people were hurt and it was hushed up because these guys are “hockey stars”. -
Spittin Chiclets Podcast featuring Kyle Okposo
French Collection replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
KO gave a great interview. His concussion issues had more to do with mental health than physical health. He’s come a long way. He is a strong person and it sounds like his wife was a tremendous help in getting him back to where he is now. I liked the story of his High School days when he scored 20 points one weekend while on the bantam team. Crosby was on the senior team and had scored 15. Sid was so competitive he went out and scored 25 the following weekend to beat KO. -
Hockey news is scarce right now and actual games are not happening. As a fan of the game I will watch as much as possible but it won’t have the same feel as Christmas/New Year. The Hockey Canada scandals will make it awkward to put a positive spin on the tournament from this country’s perspective.
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I don’t think Power is playing.
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2022 NHL Free Agency Frenzy (Non-Sabres)
French Collection replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
Maybe the Sabres sign him, flip him to someone else while retaining 50%. Weaponizing cap space in a pre arranged deal. -
I think you nailed it. His stare at the Habs table was kind of creepy. I watched him live about 6 times and he never left me thinking he was a star. He may become a 1C yet but my take is a middle 6 C. He almost looked better as a 15 year old. I don’t think he busts like Sean Day but the next Bergeron is a stretch.
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I still see a bit of upside with Asplund. The player he can be similar to is Lehkonen from the Avs. Pesky, hard on the forecheck, solid penalty killer and potting some goals. I see him eventually settling in as a homegrown 4C, providing he gets better at draws and can handle the 200’ responsibility.
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I think they need all of the talented young guys to play a full season to get a better picture of who they are. Krebs was acquired by KA so I doubt he goes anywhere soon. VO just signed a fair contract and his scoring is required until the young guns force him down the depth chart. We have not seen Mitts’ ceiling and he could break out this season. I don’t think it will be this year if he is moved. I voted for him because if he picks up his game he could get moved to make room at C for Cozens, Krebs, Savoie or Kulich. I see KA wanting to see what a healthy Mitts can do, to determine his value.
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Brooke Henderson wins her 2nd Major and 12th LPGA tournament, both a record for Canadian golfers.
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The 2003 and 2018 Canadian Junior Team Thread
French Collection replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
Derek Roy, Dan Paille and Nathan Paetsch were Sabres prospects at that time. -
A lot of people, myself included assume Tkachuk is built for playoff hockey and will be a beast. This is a small sam0le but in 27 games he has 15 points. Huberdeau has 21 points in 26 playoff games. Calgary will struggle to sign both of these guys in my opinion. If they have to move them at the deadline it really disrupts their chance at a deep playoff run. Both teams might be worse off this season.
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I think Florida is bit weaker this season having lost a top 4 D. We will see what Huberdeau gets Calgary at the deadline and whether Weegar extends there. He has a chance for more minutes there by not being behind Ekblad.
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Plenty of teams need to shed salary before season start
French Collection replied to ddaryl's topic in The Aud Club
According to Cap Friendly 9 of 32 teams are over the cap limit. Three more teams are within range without a full lineup. -
Haven’t heard any other news. He was supposed to be ready for this camp. Must’ve had a setback or a doctor would not provide clearance. Hopefully good for the prospect tournament. A good start in the WHlL will get him a chance at the World Junior Team.