Derrico

So zadorov looked like a man amoungst boys out there. He must have played half the game and boy he is a big kid. He scored very early in the second period but I ofcourse missed it while getting snacks for everyone. He jumped into the offensive zone a number of times and really joined the rush at every chance. He has some huge offensive upside IMO. Overall it looks very promising. Also dal colle scored for the gens but he didn't have a great game.

Going to see zadorov this afternoon!! Very pumped to see how he looks live. Taking my 9 month old son and 2 year old nephew, hopefully we make it through the whole game.

I didn't think nurse was having a great season.

Canada started off very slowly yesterday but are rolling today. Another shorty by Canada and they now lead 6-0 late in the 2nd.

Shorty by Carter. 3-0 Good guys.

Austrian's look very good early in this game. After posting that, Doughty comes through with a goal from the point that went through a maze. 1-0 Canada.

I have too and I say euros are fine but no Russians!!

I thought the exact same thing seeing him go off to the box lol. Well certainly not the dominating performance most expected; Canada goes on to a 3-1. I thought Crosby was brutal out there in the few times I did notice him. On the other hand, Nash really impressed me this game. He played much better than I've seen him play on the Rags. On to the next game against Austria tomorrow!

Wow what a giveaway by Price. If Canada struggles this tourney it will largely be on their goaltending.

Well 2-0 Canunks after 2. I saw most of the first and a bit of the second and although the game was sloppy, there was no doubt who the better team was (and should be mind you). If we end up winning 3-0 or 4-0 I just hope they stay confident. You don't have to blow out eveyone early, especially the way the tourney is set up with everyone making it out of the first round.

Get your top end guys down the middle first and then move a couple to the wing if need be. Historically the great teams in the league are deep down the middle.

That's what's crossing my mind too. Oh I don't think he's going to be a poor prospect but I was more answering the question why I wouldn't take Draisitl first. If it's Sam and him, I take Reinhart all day long. If we end up picking 4th or 5th (whether it's ours or the Isles pick) I'd be happy to take the German.

Yep. Draisaitl was not very good when up against his peers in one of the best competitions in the world. Reinhart on the other hand was one of Canada's best players in the tourney IMO. Since then, Sam has done nothing but completely rip up the WHL. If Reinhart is on the board when the Sabres pick, it has to be him taken.

Wow, look at all the Storm defenders on there. They have an unreal team this season! Yet another reason I was back at the University of Guelph. The good ol days....

There's already an anti Tm fanclub?? I guess that is the world of sports.

Yes they're moving to Brooklyn but I'm still not convinced wang will open the cheque book.

Beat me to it!

Even if it's top 5 I'd prefer the isles defer, with them losing vanek and having a tough time attracting free agents I doubt they will be much better next year. If they end up in the bottom five this year it's a win win in my eyes.

Yep I'd be surprised if we dont as well. As for the isle pick I hope they move vanek and keep free falling. Two top 5 picks would be amazing.

Oh wow. I'm usually one for raunchy jokes, but yes, far too soon.

Bump. It's funny reading through this now and seeing how pumped some were for the trade. I know we didn't give up anything of real value so it's fine he's waived but there were a few gems in here. Great first post by Naulter as well lol.

That almost never happens.

Just slightly off gdt topic here but I listened to an interesting interview on NHL Radio the other day. I don't even know who they interviewed as I got in half way through it but it was obviously a scout (just not sure who his employer is) and he said although Eichel is going to be great, there is an American defenseman that is suppose to be projected to be better than Seth Jones in the next draft. He thinks he's the better prospect than Eichel. Now with our need for forwards I'm taking a forward next draft regardless. I just think that if we can get even a top 5 pick next year we're going to get a stud. If we end up with McDavid then look out. Although I agree with what Potato is saying next year looks like a draft you may not see for the next decade plus. By maybe giving some top prospects more time in junior or not signing a quick fix veteran does not mean he's not doing his job and should not be paid. This team has been mediocre for far too long. Finish the tank this year and tank hard next. After those drafts (coupled with some good prospects already in our system) and we are set up for the next 10 years.

Ya I'm in this boat. Maybe it's that I've been so disappointed in the past. I don't get my hopes too high now but would love to see one piece moved in the next 24 hours. I don't want to leave all of our untraded players to the deadline and then try and make three big moves that day.

That's what I'm thinking as well.