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When you pay attention to boredom it gets unbelievably interesting. I'll play... can anybody guess who I'm NOT taking? haha

...and ROR is hard enough on himself without shouldering the added responsibility of Captain... he might need professional mental help if he has a bad game.

I think you give it to the guy who you want the team to look up to.... giving the C to somebody can change the way they play, their mannerisms, how much they lead. That said, give it Eichel now and I think we'll see some positive results in his consistency, play away from the puck, interviews, etc...

why don't we just do a fantasy hockey league... it's basically the same thing

No, but I like Baptiste and Bailey better. Both bigger stronger, can protect the puck better and create more plays with their feet. I would swap Pouliot with Kane. And Baptise with Facshing. And then Bailey with Pominville, and then Pominville with Pouliot. Yes, his compete level sucks.

Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone.

The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. Correct! Good. He failed in the leadership department.

Career minus player, has only played 2 seasons in the league on a 26th place team. Bad attitude got the previous coach and GM fired. I'd offer a 4 year bridge deal at $3.50/yr.

How do you know that? Bogo was languishing in WPG, he was bottom of their depth chart with a huge cap number and years left on his term. You honestly think GMTM asked for him in the deal? If anything, WPG wouldn't have made that deal unless they could wash their hands of Bogo. GMTM probably went along with it because he really wanted Kane, and at the time Bogo was an upgrade for the tank D corps(es). I believe Murray would pulled the trigger without Bogo included in the deal. It was WPG who insisted he be included.

So you think he's gonna be pissed if he doesn't get to play on Jack's wing and rack up the points in a contract year? Or does he want to sacrifice some point production to center a third line?

Seriously? How is that "eyerolling" wrong? WPG wanted Bogo and his outrageous contract gone. GMTM wanted Kane, so part of the deal was taking on Bogo's contract. At that time he was an upgrade to tank squad, but he wasn't Murray's target, never was. Getting back to my original point.... if some team wants Nylander, you can bet your ass they'll have to take a toxic contract off our hands along with an appropriate return.

This says otherwise.

Of course the return would need to be adequate... he wouldn't just be part of a salary dump type deal. Kind of like WPG forcing GMTM to take Bogo with Kane. I'm sure there's a team out there willing to trade a top D prospect for Nylander... if that's the case I force them to take on Moulson or Bogo's contract. They're not.

See all the replies above :) I'd rather JBOT not be sold on Reinhart than for him to recklessly offer him a massive deal right now.

His compete level is a question mark. Will he sulk after not making the big club and get off to a slow start in Roch again? I'm not saying he's a bust at 19, he could develop into a star, but if the right deal comes along (eg to unload a bad contract) I think he's the first top prospect out the door.

He'll be an RFA, he has 0 leverage. JBOT will offer a fair deal. Risto went through the same process.

Leon is an RFA this summer, Reinhart next summer.

I think he'll be better, he's still developing. Statistically, depends on his linemates.

I think Nylander will eventually be moved along with a bad contract. He's not a JBOT type of player.

I don't get that impression. He's just not on Jack's level. He's not going anywhere.

I've been saying it since before the draft... Mittlestadt is going to be a star in this league. If he was there at 8 you have to take him, easily BPA. It showed today, and I suspect he may only need 1 season at the NCAA level with his off the charts compete level.

It would give JBOT the reputation that he doesn't treat veterans well which would hinder his ability to attract UFAs.

I think he'd be great in Rochester. Could develop into a Beauchamin type guy down the road.

That's quite a bargain IMO.... he's one year older thank E. Kane. Would you give Evander that same deal?

That would be ideal, but it won't happen because of their salary and seniority. You don't treat veterans like that, it would be a black eye for JBOT.