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The role we want him to fill is the role he failed to accomplish with the Flames, while in his early 30’s. There would have to be salary retention for me to accept this. That being said, his experience and skillset is needed.

This was a point of some pride for me when people around here would ask why I was a fan of the Sabres. They would win a lot of games, make the playoffs and go on a few deep runs, at some point in time they would break through. In the early 80’s they had the 3rd best all time winning percentage, behind Montreal and Philadelphia.

I guarantee that KA has not become competent as an NHL GM.

I want to see Levi have a good summer of training and come to camp to win a job, making the goalie position better than it has been in years. This contract is perfect for KA to run his “hopium” roster back, Levi can cook another year, getting a few looks during injury stints.

I thought he played well for a 20 year old. Being deployed at centre is not easy for rookies, a lot of good young centres begin on W and transition to C when they are stronger and more experienced. IMO he could take JJPs wing spot and put up 20+ goals but it looks like he is penciled in to a C role. If TNT had Lindy’s trust at C and Norris was healthy, Kulich could play top 6 wing and thrive. Even a 3rd line role with McLeod could work. I think he will end up more valuable than JJP because of his shot and ability to play C.

I see Doan as a 35-40 point middle six winger who is hard to play against, a physical, forechecking pressure kind of guy. The intangibles are pedigree, leadership and being best friends with Kesselring. He could put up numbers below a Drew Stafford level while providing Mike Grier grit.

I hope you can sleep now.

I think Team Canada used him well in the World Championship when he got 9 goals in 10 games. He was playing wing and used his speed to get open for a playmaking centre to feed him. If he carries the mail it becomes return to sender.

The cap increase was larger than the past few years while the crop of UFAs was weaker. I think cap space will be plentiful for a few teams until the deadline when they can take on salary for the teams that join the playoff arms race. Agents are salivating for the next few years as there will be a bidding war if McJesus hits the market and crazy money will be thrown at others. Not many owners will have an internal cap. Gone are the days when KA had the advantage of cap space to weaponize.

Hart, from Alberta, could be an Oilers target. He could be the goalie they need. Hometown discount?

My Dad was a huge fan of wrestling, he suspended disbelief to a high level while watching. His fandom was pre Hulk Hogan but he was one of his favourites. RIP.

KA’s dream of internal growth from Benson, Kulich, Quinn and Power can make up 10 goals. I still think he hasn’t done enough in regards to team building and instilling team toughness but they should be able to generate offense.

I just want to know if marriage will toughen him up by any amount? Again, he will never be Pronger but there is a lot of room for growth, give us 10% more Owen.

Local radio station just played Sweet Leaf, this song represents the rock and roll lifestyle that Sabbath was all about plus a basic, thunderous sound.

RIP Ozzy. Hard to pick a favourite song, so many to choose from.

Dog has been walked, wife is gone and I am on my third cup of tea while watching the Open Championship from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. This course is amazing, we saw it while travelling this spring. I just love the history of the game and the rawness of links golf.

Another hard to play against guy that they whiff on.

Mule and Rosen for Chinakhov + 2nd.

However, he will never have to buy a round with the other guys knowing his salary, lol.

He is already dreaming of his twin towers manning the blue line. He has Jack and Sam’s tandem bike all shined up.

The same way that every draft pick was way higher on their board and they can’t believe he fell to them. Most teams claim this and there is some truth to it but every first rounder they got being rated 5 picks higher is hard to believe.

Wow, that is better than Bryson’s job.

Power should pass him this season but your point is well made. A healthy Mule (yeah right) could close the gap.

Isn’t the home team responsible for the EBUGs? There shouldn’t be a need to travel. I can see an ex ECHL goalie getting a small salary to attend every home game and have a few perks like practice time, tickets etc…

They should try it, I think it could work.