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I prefer Fitzgerald over Borgen due to his pedigree... and playing in a tougher conference. Borgen also doesn't seem to have the same love for the game that Fitzgerald has.

Shattenkirk is not signing with BUF. He's just using Pegula to drive up his asking price.... we all know this right?

Thanks to GMTM.

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Well... duh! There's also the chance he gets hurt again and loses out on potential money.

Translation... Shattenkirk is using BUF to up the bidding.

Marner and Nylander maybe.... but Matthews? He's in his prime right now, this is the best Matthews we'll ever see.

Paul Hamilton. Why is this guy still around? Is this purely conjecture based on Eichel being a proud athlete? Of course Eichel thinks he's as good as McDavid, or better, it's a character trait all great athletes posses, it's what makes them great. But to assume he's going to pass on a potential deal this summer based simply on that logic is a stretch.

This is why COL took a pass on signing him.... and I'm sure it's scaring off other suitors. That said, I still think he'd be a fine addition in Roch, he's a smart player with leadership skills.

He's undersized, doesn't skate well, but has high hockey IQ.

I think he'd be good for Roch.

Immediate upgrade on the bottom 6. We've talked about improving the bottom 6... well, at least I have anyway... in order for this team to take the next step, they need to cut down on shot attempts against. They need better defensive minded buys on the bottom 6 who know how to defend in their own end, block shots, take away passing lanes, generate turnovers. The existing group are top 6 leftovers from the tank years. A guy like Boyle would be perfect to offload ROR minutes on the PK, defensive zone draws, late game situational stuff, etc...

mcca.. moulson

huh? didn't the Vesey thing drag out until August?

The more I think about it... the defense probably produces more points, but the forwards will produce less. Could see a step down in production for guys like ROR and Eichel. Everybody OK with that?

me too. Johnson has some very good moments, but he's streaky... when he's bad he's an absolute sieve. Maybe just put him in for shootouts.... it's just a matter of time before some goalies become strictly shootout specialists.... That's all they practice.. .kind of like a closer in baseball.

I misunderestimated you. Hourly pay would be a great motivator.

Quick's style of play takes a toll on him physically. He'll have a short career, one filled with injuries in the later half. I'll say it again, Petersen is a career minor leaguer, he doesn't have the size/skill to compete at the NHL level. Jack Campbell will be Quick's backup. And don't they have to wait until mid-August to sign him? How can they announce this while he's still Sabre's property? Isn't that considered tampering?

The one thing I miss is HCDB saying "Robin Lehnerd".

4 year bridge at $5.5m per. Keeps him motivated. He's a minus player with injury concerns. Let him continue to grow, learn the game and piss him off so he jumps ship first chance he gets.

He lacks the required offensive panache for Dr. Phil's system.

Playing matters. I think collectively as a group they can play better, but to say any single guy is going to suddenly rise from the asshes because of Dr. Phil... is just wishful thinking. Maybe in some other universe, not this one. The college education in and of itself isn't as important as what it represents.

Oct 17 at Las Vegas? Perfect!

I don't think a new coach will improve the play of Bogosian... or anybody for that matter. I picked Ennis because I'm hoping he's turned the corner and we'll see the Ennis of a few years back.

I said it a while back, Matt Cullen would be a nice fit... an upgrade over Gionta IMO.