Ducky

Getting fleeced in the PLD trade didn't help. PLD shatting the bed fanned the flames. Kings' fans wanted his head on a platter. I'll bet most Kings' fans are happy with the move.

On more no trade lists than any other team. I don't think 2nd place would even be close, but I'm not sure Chevy has over paid for that many players over the years. Connor 50m over 7 years. Up for a huge raise...I think 10m or more. Morrissey signed for 8 x 6.25m. Three more seasons in that one. Vilardi bridged under 3.5m for 2 years. Perfetti bridged for 3.25m for 2 years. Scheif 7 x 8.5m and same as Helle. He has had a few doozies in the past like Pavelec. Kulikov for 10m over 3 years. Some people think Pionk's is too long at 6 years. Wheeler's was too long and a bit high but Chevy has said they thought they might be buying him out at the end of the deal and it was discussed before he was signed. All in all, I think he is pretty frugal considering he is in one of the, if not the, hardest market to be a GM, especially concerning free agents. Here's what I remember Jets' players saying why they like it here. Good place to raise a family, schools are mentioned. Most of the players say the organization treats them well and the wives/families are integrated quite well. (Well, maybe not Trouba's!) They usually make the playoffs. No MBL or NFL or NBA so they are the biggest ticket around. Players like Iafallo asked for an extension and said he likes the outdoors. Helle, Connor, Iafallo, Samberg and some others are big hunters/fishers. They don't mention it but they are paid in USD and that turns into 1.4 as much in CAD. If players like the nightlife, they probably wouldn't like living here for 7 months.

He is fine as a backup, not as a starter,

The Stars are not playing well and their D is suspect. LA have been playing playoff hockey for awhile now.

I see LA and the Avs winning.

They were just put in their place by the Jets last night.

Canucks score 5 in 3rd period and win in OT!

Nill is doing well?

I owe you a Stella the next time they play. My head is pounding like you would not believe.

Congrats on the win. We were out-goalied by a country mile.

Let's have a good game where the refs call it properly. That's all I ask.

I'm not sure that I will be leaving my seat. I am still pretty sick. Getting over pneumonia. My head is killing me, it's so bloody noisy in here.

I've got tickets to the game!

I don't think Chevy has ever offer sheeted anyone and I don't expect him to. Whether Ehlers extends or or not is yet to be seen. I think Chevy might be waiting to see how he does in the playoffs..

You say that like finding somebody to offer him 6.8 million dollars is going to be easy. The Sabres could still match.