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Yes and Komarov too since Quebec played in, and won, the Memorial Cup

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/buyer-beware-five-players-to-watch-out-for-when-nhl-free-agency-opens/ Can you give the coles notes for those of us that can’t listen?

Dumba would be the other D man that could be considered a top 4 rhd.

The problem is the league has no cap space. That is why there has been a lack of trades and why teams are giving players away for free. Also means some of these UFAs are in for a rude awakening when teams can’t pay the $ they hope to get.

Montreal will regret picking Reinbacher over him at 5. Apparently the Montreal fans and media are all over them already for that pick. I see Reinbacher as a solid 2nd pairing guy. Not what you want from your 5th OA pick.

D is very generous for the Leafs. They reached big time on their 1st and only had a 5th and 6th after that.

Orlov would be the crazy move Graves would be the great move Mayfield would be the solid move Andersen would be he ideal 2 year pickup. I wonder if they plan to bring another goalie in though.

They’ll trade a 7th for McDavid and a 6th for Seider and you still come on here and complain about the moves.😂

Benson is going to be a stud. After him Miedema is my most intriguing pick. 6’4 that can skate and has skill. Was a top OHL pick who is still growing and filling out. Was traded from Windsor to Kingston in the Shane Wright deal. Really want to see how this year goes for him. Could be a home run pick if he puts it together.

A Case McCarthy-Luke Tuch UFA signing party? Sounds good #LocalVibes😀

Poltapov just kicked ass in the playoffs and won the championship.Why are people suddenly dumping on him? He plays a bulldog style that is lacking in the prospect pool.

https://twitter.com/TheChargingBUF/status/1674459464605347861/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1674459464605347861&currentTweetUser=TheChargingBUF

Joe Dibiase made a comparison that the more I think about it the more I like: Pavel Datsyuk High IQ very creative playmaker, excellent defensive forward, magician at stripping pucks from opposing players.

This is a very unique year. One day turn around between draft and Free Agency. I wonder if we get real trades before Saturday or if teams see how they do in free agency first then turn to trades after that.

Meanwhile here’s the Leafs draft: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/every-toronto-maple-leafs-draft-pick-from-2023-nhl-draft/ 😂

4 D, Size, Goalie what are some people going to complain about now?😁 We got a stud talent in Benson and filled some needs on the backend, a goalie with upside and some big forwards. The pipeline is really stocked Time to turn attention to free agency and trades to round out the Sabres roster.

Two comparables made for him: Cernak and Gudas Really Like the pick.

Love to see some trades for NHL players now. Maybe the teams wake up today. One of #39 or 45 needs to be a dman, both would be great if the right value is there. Strabek sounds like a Gudas type warrior dman. Would be a nice add to the pipeline

Early it was Michkov. In his presser he said they kept trying to move back into the first round after pick 20 but no one would trade. Have to think they wanted Musty at that point.

After having a night to sleep on it I thought his best comparison might be: Patrice Bergeron. Different positions but elite 200 foot players that are just as good defensively as they are offensively. Super intelligent and dogged determination.

Fantastic pick. I love two high end teammates in junior getting to play together in Buffalo. Best player on the board, don’t get cute. He is a warrior type player. The Hockey News compares him to Marchand. Super defensive forward too. shocked to see Moore falling. IQ must be a red flag.

Lucic back to Boston😂

Seravalli says Habs have five offers for the number5 pick. That seems to be the sweet spot Why do you continue to think that #13 is the only asset that can get a player back. They can trade roster players, prospects other picks in a trade for a player or sign one in UFA.

Yep it’s Michkov. I think they might have to get to Montreal at 5 or Arizona at 6. Don’t know if they can get there.