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On my way to the RUS/CZE game. Who should I keep an eye on?

No goathead. I won't allow it. Current unis in royal blue is all it takes. Don't over think it.

Just wanted to point out that I finished the season win 11 straight wins... the last one without the services of Todd Gurley. That said, I attribute the majority of those wins to never taking a day off, sticking to a consistent practice schedule, and focusing heavily on players with a positive plus/minus.

Merry Christmas everyone! We're off to Vancouver tomorrow. Safe travels to those heading out on the road. God bless.

What do I win?

Used to have this exact radio under my pillow listening to Sabre's games.

They're the same age, have 5 years left on identical deals and could use a change of scenery.

Bob Miller retired for health reasons.... he had heart issues, but is generally in fine condition. If they find something off.with RJs ticker there is no way he comes back.

No. He would probably been napping on the couch with the game on in the background... and his grandkids feeding him scotch and sodas.

How would folks feel about an Okposo for Lucic deal? Straight up.

Because some day he's going to get wheeled out on a gurney during a game.

Wheeler took a Byfuglien shot directly to the stomach/ribs and could barely crawl off the ice... Best case that looks like a bruised rib, not good for WPG.

I love RJ, but he needs to hang it up. It's not worth the risk to his health.

Yes it is, but he pronounced it Dahl-In.

Tough break for him, he was playing well.

Was forced to watch the Ducks broadcast and John Ahlers mispronouncing Dahl-IN all game... holy crap that was annoying. Couple thoughts... - Hope RJ is OK, just learning about this. - Avg shot distance for the Ducks was 47ft. 32ft for BUF. Nice job clearing rebounds and protecting the house by the D. - That Skinner goal was ginormous. - I like the energy Elie brings vs Pominville in the lineup.

No. If it was a sensitive family matter they wouldn't have terminated his contract... they'd probably give him some leave of absences to square away his family issues before returning to the team, and would have announced it as such. The contract termination, in a secretive manner, translates to likely legal issues.

Yes

One other thing.... the playoffs need to wrap up before June. Start the regular season 2 weeks earlier in mid-Sept.

My guess is some type of legal issues... gambling/drug ring, child pornography, sex trafficking, blackmail, animal abuse... has to be something offensive enough to force JBOT's hand, while at the same time keeping silent due to legal obligations. Again, I'm not accusing him of anything, but it's fair to speculate because of the secretive nature of the entire ordeal.

Yeah, it doesn't make sense BUF would terminate his contract just because he wanted to go to rehab, or seek medical help for dperession or some other mental illness.... The NHLPA would be in an uproar. Oshie's comments raise more questions IMO.

Watch the 3rd period of the BUF/FLA game.... or the BUF/PHI game... or the TOR/FLA game tonight.... teams get down and there's no spark to ignite a comeback. The bench just waives the white flag and the head coach acts puzzled why there was no push back.

McCabe was a much better defensive player than Guhle at his age. Guhle reminds me more of Kalinin.

Maybe they can hire Berglund as a skills coach to work with the swedes after practice.