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Promise him a few games at the end of the year and some cold hard cash. He hopefully appreciates the fact that GMTM traded for him and wants him on this team.

Fasching ends up with 2G and 1A in a win.

For the money that he will demand, I'm out. Things may change depending on GMTMs moves, but I don't see the fit at that salary. He's not twice as good as O'Reilly but he will come close to that wage if Toronto gets in a bidding war.

I hope McDavid helps them win some games to decrease their lottery odds. Can you imagine the anger among GMs if the Oilers won again.

If we ended up with all of those Edmonton picks we would not have been lucky enough to win multiple lotteries.

Tanks for the memories.

Hard to live like a rock star when your Mom and sister live with you. http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/13979392/nhl-family-support-key-top-prospect-auston-matthews

Boston Garden gets Jackie boy pumped up! Get them!

Hudson Fasching with a goal and 2 assists last night vs Wisconsin.

Hope Sam can go, our forward depth has taken a hit. Call up for Bailey or Baptiste if Sam is down?

May have to set my alarm and have a power nap between 2nd and 3rd.

Letting my son watch the first, bedtime is usually 9:30. Hope I can stay up, wood stove cranking out the heat puts me to sleep.

Puljujarvi on RW looks good too.

Blues tanking?

Paille was part of an important 4 th line on a Stanley Cup winner.

That was an awesome hit. Looked like shoulder to chest, no head shot.

Tank firing blanks.

Scoring goals sure helps the volume. The games I've attended the last few years (Buffalo, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal) have seemed quieter than in the 80's and 90's. The newer rinks don't have the same feel as the old claustrophobic barns. Another factor is the economics of the game. There are fewer blue collar fans at the games, they've been priced out of attending games. It's a once or twice a year occasion for most families.

I didn't expect this kind of jump on the second night of a back to back.

Kasdorf with a 44 save shutout against Cornell tonight.

Mirror image Risto, need a LHD You need glasses to go with big jugs of draft.

The Toews-ROR comparisons are great, thanks for the numbers. I am not a fancy stats guy but like to see them used in some conversations. ROR wasn't given the opportunity to succeed with the Avs like he has in Buffalo. I love that the big contract didn't cause him to get comfortable, he's taking his game to the next level and trying to drag the team with him. I hope that ROR can win some championships to go along with those stats. Toews reputation is based on a history of winning. 3 Cups, 2 Olympic Golds, 2 world juniors, world championship and world U-17. You can be part of a great cohort but he has been the MVP of a few of these titles. ROR is in the conversation for Team Canada at the World Cup, that would increase his confidence and may help him find another gear.

Shayne Gostisbehere has played well for the Flyers as a rookie D-Man. He's played 23 games and got 16 points, 8 of them on the PP. He's playing nearly 18 minutes a night and is a plus player. He is under 6 feet but seems to be finding a spot on that team

Road trip has done wonders.

Good out by Kane running over the D.