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Yeah, two PP goals against, solid the rest of the way. Laaksonen looks good too, getting some PP time. He has definitely grown from the reported 5'7 150 pounder at draft time. He looks tall and lanky. Good skater, wants to join the rush.

Read the summary, C.J. and Olofsson with a couple of points. Nylander with a goal.

I always try to watch as many games as possible. It is high tempo hockey with energetic kids going all out in a short tournament. Lots of prospects to watch. Canada always has high expectations and it is exciting to watch how these young guys perform under intense pressure. I watched Czech-Swiss game, currently watching Canada-Denmark and will watch Sweden-Finland next. I'm keen to watch Laaksonen play, I've seen UPL quite a few times before.

No one else can sign him for 8 years.

I agree that there will be a production decline in the last 3-4 years of a long term contract with Skinner. They need to bite the bullet and hope it is not a steep decline. Maybe he is the 25 goal, 2nd line winger we need at 31. You can offer him 5 or 6 years all you want but there will be at least 1 GM who will offer him 7 at whatever AAV the shorter contract is. It is a negotiation and Skinner will use all tactics to get what he can out of the Sabres. He may take a discount but that may cost the 8th year.

Dahlin's continued upward trajectory. Casey finding some O. Tage finding some space for his shot. KO finding his hands. Healthy 2019 for all.

Agree, but baby steps.

Alex could get called up and outscore his brother for a few games. I would love to rub that in Leafs fans faces. I haven't given up on him yet, he may fit in better at the NHL level. He probably needs to be on the top 2 lines to showcase his skills. He may be unsuitable for the 3rd or 4th lines in order to crack a lineup.

It would take a few pieces but Edmonton is always looking for help on D. Nugent Hopkins is playing LW with McJesus at the moment with Draisaitl as 2C. Guhle is an Alberta boy and could be a part of it. RNH is a solid 2C.

Get well RJ.

915 pts in 657 games.

Pack your bags and follow them around. If your record keeps up, you can start a go fund me page that many of us would contribute to.

Agreed. Also like your earlier comparison of Skinner and Verbeek. Verbeek did score over 500 goals in this league. Thoughts and prayers for RJ.

Going to play beer league in St. Louis while waiting for the right deal? I guess you can't put a price on happiness.

Anaheim is playing well but the Sabres need to get back to their winning ways. Probably Linus in net. It is Duck season and there is no limit or game wardens. Let's go Buffalo!

I listen to WGR on my iPad or iPhone, not using the app.

UPL stats ytd. 2nd in SV%, 2nd in wins and 3rd in GAA. He has helped turn the Sad Sack Wolves into a decent team this year. http://ontariohockeyleague.com/players/7920 I'm excited to see him at the WJHC. Laaksonen is on the team as well, this will be my first viewing of him.

Guhle can skate like the wind and that is a solid building block for today's game. GMTM also liked that he was among the top athletes at the combine. Let the coaches and staff develop him properly and he could be a 4-5 guy in Buffalo. Confidence is a big thing with young players, and I hope they do this right.

Play hard for 60 minutes. Let's go Buffalo!

Yeah, I was hoping for more, he was a decent goal scorer in STL. His big body and faceoff ability was definitely an asset for that line.

Happy to see that this is resolved fairly quickly. I was hoping for Berglund to make a contribution this year, 15 or so goals, but he obviously wasn't going to help. The cap savings is going to help tremendously, I hope JBot is hunting around for some centremen, at least for the short term.

Dokis, my son plays hockey with the Chief's son. Beautiful area.

Trying to remain positive....

Wake the heck up!!!

Wow, Sam I Am on fire.