pi2000

I have no problem with Harrington.

Bogosian is easily one of my most hated. Gets paid over $5mil/yr, plays half the games (if that), and is a negative TRpm. His name will echo through the hallways when thinking back to these lean years.

Hasek LaFontaine

IMO that Wilson hit was clean. Hockey is a violent sport (well, it used to be anyway)... just because a guy gets hurt, doesn't mean there was an illegal hit. The PIT player needs to protect himself in that situation. Wilson didn't leave his feet or target the head or lead with his hands or elbow.... it was all shoulder, trying to deliver a textbook hit. USA hockey no longer teaches to finishes your checks (I'm a level 5 coach). They teach the sole purpose of checking is to separate the player from the puck. What I'm seeing now is that kids are not ready for contact after moving the puck, putting themselves in vulnerable positions. If the PIT player properly absorbs the hit (instead of trying to initiate contact himself), then he likely escapes without injury. Learning checking is just as much about understanding how to take a hit as it is to deliver a hit. The PIT player sees Wilson coming and reacts by accelerating/lunging towards Wilson... Wilson just beats him to the spot and Reese takes the brunt of the hit... that's how hits usually go.... whoever can get to that "spot" first, wins. In Reese's case he sticks his head out to create momentum, which backfires completely... that's not proper technique to absorb a hit. He should've realized he was lined up and just take the hit.

Harrington?

New downtown open air stadium and arena complex.

some possibilities... sexual harassment racially insensitive remarks taking bribes running a gambling ring excessive flatulence body odor dress code violations chronic tardiness taking too many sick days leaking sensitive information to the press embezzling funds terrorist activity stealing k-cups collusion nepotism cronyism necrophilia dishabiliophilia defecaloesiophilia watching porn hub in Kim's office w/ Auston Matthews plotting to hijack Air Pegula bribing Bettman to fix the lottery turdburger

It's a personal preference, some guys are more comfortable on the other side. Wherever they're most comfortable is going to benefit the team.

You were "told"?

Maybe he called Kim a .

No

Why?

Getting back to Dahlin.... wonder if Kane would've stuck around at a reasonable price knowing Dahlin was coming on board.

So much depends on if/when he takes over Risto's spot on PP1. I'll say that happens relatively early and go with 45 points in 75 games. BUT he'll be a minus player with a negative TRpm.

No. His PPG has gone up this season... which is not unexpected. And it might even go up a bit next season in year 3.... I still think he'll slack off once his new contract kicks in.

He's coming to a crossroads of sorts in his young career. With one year left on his ELC it's expected he'll sign a long term contract this summer. That said, what's he worth? Is his lack of playoff production a concern? How much say does Babcock have in the deal? Will he sign a reasonable deal (eg Eichel) or push for McDavid money? If history is a guide, I'd expect the negotiations to drag out, with money (not term) being an issue.

Misleading? hahah, it's the TRUTH. Why can't you just accept the TRUTH. Cherry picking numbers? Total points scored is not "cherry picking numbers"... haha. Nice try tho. Why does it matter? Because Matthews was touted as generational... and he's not even the top point producer in his draft class. Doesn't matter if he missed time to injury.... staying healthy is part of being a great player.

The royal blue matches Sweden's uni's, which would be appropriate.

How is the following statement NOT a fact? "Matthews is NOT the leading point producer in his draft class." That's a fact, not some alternative fact to fit my Matthews narrative.

https://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/25138-this-season-im-most-excited-for/page-2?do=findComment&comment=970044 Matthews isn't even the leading point producer in his draft class.... http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2016e.html

Did they post the video of the lottery draw yet?

Botterill looked like he could hardly contain himself, haha! He brought some lottery luck from Pittsburgh.

Tank success!

O.M.G.

It could be better. This issue comes up every year at this time, and it will continue to do so until it's fixed.