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Just the first small, high scoring junior player from yesteryear that popped into my head. He lit up the OHL in the early 90’s and didn’t go anywhere. MacKinnon should not be a comparable, he’s bigger. LOL.

Does GB have some ex pats from Canada, USA or Scandinavia?

He could be MacKinnon or he could be Ralph Intranuovo.

Cool, you have to be careful not to get punched or kicked if you venture onto the “dance floor”.

They have parachuted guys in after 2nd round loses in the past.

They often keep a roster spot open in case some big name is eliminated and wants to go.

Not sure Krebs will fetch that much.

Gotta kick their butts in the playoffs for the next few years to get their attention. Sabres have to get there first, though.

It is tough to say who will have a strong team as rosters have not been announced. All of the prominent non playoff players get asked but most do not go due to nagging injuries, length of season or other commitments. Hedman is a pleasant surprise for Sweden. Canada usually has a team of young guys wanting to keep their season going, see Europe and impress Hockey Canada and a mix of journeymen players. They are lucky if they can get one or two guys good enough to make the Olympic team. Bedard is slated to go, so that will be interesting. One rumour has Crosby going as Dubas is co-GM and trying hard to recruit him. I will be there with my son for some early games and to visit Prague. I hear the beer is good.

Levi is getting some serious reps. Is Lindy there?

Still here but is going back next week because of his visa. He has until the end of the year on his tourist visa so he’s hoping to return for work or school. He’s still trying to get anything.

Levi must be doing his part.

In Ontario, the Leafs get almost all of the oxygen. The other Canadian teams combine for a small percentage of the coverage. There are people who look at me funny when I say I’m pulling for the Avs when there are Canadian teams left.

Probably. I think they can be exempted for hockey or studying. My son has a Russian friend who is 22 and hasn’t done his military stint. He has played junior hockey and taken college courses. I am not sure if it is required once his studies are done. He is trying to get a work visa to remain here.

Komarov has chosen to play in N.Am. for the last three years, I would guess he prefers trying the NHL.

He’s in pursuit of Mike Sillinger’s record of 12 different teams. Next team is number 8.

Good thing he’s not a goalie, Sev is not a good nickname.

What a save by Oettinger on the Stephenson breakaway.

I think he is the best reverse hitter since Forsberg.

It’s like the NHL players from the 50’s and 60’s.

Their play in the first looked like the Sabres, except they lucked into a 1-1 tie.

Nice job on this, lots of good information. I am usually up on the draft prospects but have been avoiding it this year. Maybe the Sabres trade their first rounder for a change. The only guy on your list I don’t like is Parekh. This is just my opinion and personal preference. He is an offensive force and he may translate into an NHL PP QB someday. When I watched him he plays most of PP1 and 2. He also plays some time at RW. There are a lot of similarities to Tony DeAngelo at the OHL level. He was a rover who rarely played D. The other comparable you mention is Brandt Clarke. This is very accurate and I also do not like Clarke for similar reasons. They are offense first guys who are not good defensively and seem to be me first types. They spell team with an I. They make Quinn Hughes look like a defensive stalwart. Again this is just my take and I may be way off base.

Bruins flu.

I like Joshua, Noesen and Sherwood for a 3rd line. I am not sure if Joshua can play C at the NHL level but he is listed as a C while Vancouver uses him mainly as LW.

So is the management for signing Reaves for 3 years.