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Trade bait.

faulty CMOS battery?

I guarantee after some practice time together and a few exhibition games, they'll all be singing a different tune. They'll get familiar with their teammates, build some chemistry and gain the confidence that they can win this thing. I can see some of these games getting heated. Haha, it's kind of a shame he didn't sign with Boston or NJ and then have to come to Buffalo to play in our prospects tournament. I'll bet that weighed into his decision, he's that mentally fragile.

...and Bogosian is not a question mark? Who are these so called "experts"?

I don't get all the apathy towards this tournament. I, for one, am counting down the days. Sure, it's a new concept, but these are competitive individuals, the games will be competitive and I expect the intensity to ramp up as we close in on the medal rounds.

I laughed out loud at this, thanks for starting my day with a chuckle.

I wouldn't. Anytime a young player gets to play on an all-star team is a great learning opportunity.

I don't see how he plays in the World Cup without a contract. He skipped the World Championships for the same reason.

Vesey on the 5th line for the Traverse City prospects tournament.... hahahaha... what a loser!

Haha, sounds like he wants to make him regret his decision. Anyway, nice to hear him talk about being in the playoff hunt.

The flat brimmed hat is in style everywhere except the south and mid-west and Buffalo. It's all flat brims on the left coast here, my kids scream if I even put touch the brims of their hats. I've even seen some curved up the other way. That said, the celtic cross is just plain ghetto... unless he recently joined the 18th Street gang and hasn't told anyone yet.

Agreed. His only criteria was somewhere close to home with a friend. If he wanted to win now... NSH. If he wanted future team success with a budding superstar... BUF. He lied to Poile, and he lied to the press about what he was looking for in a team.

I read that he picked #26 with the Rags as that's his birthday because well I guess he's earned that right by doing absolutely nothing except pontificate on his entitlements. Perhaps that was the deciding factor when you consider Rip promised him #73.

This will be Ullmark's 4th season as a pro. He's Buffalo's best option if Lehner pulls up lame again, and he played well last season. Assuming he continues his upward trend, I expect him to be better in this his 4th pro season. Petersen won't be ready for 2 more years at the earliest.

thanks! That's a bummer. Lehner would have an advantage as his legit big enough to wear XL streamlined gear (pants, chest) vs other thinner guys like Miller who simply aren't big enough.

Anybody know if they're implementing the smaller goalie gear for the World Cup? I haven't heard much about it..

Ullmark? I can see Peterson signing and playing the season out in Rochester once ND's season comes to a close, he won't be NHL ready right out of the gate. Should Lehner be unable to stay healthy I'd expect Ullmark to take over the reigns as starter. He could legit be the long term #1 tendy even before Thanksgiving.

Miller had a few elite seasons. Other than that he was statistically an average goaltender. I like Lehner's attitude and approach, if he can stay healthy I think he still has plenty of room to grow and improve. If he can't stay healthy, well, this season could be another long one.

USA training camp is in Columbus? Team NA camp Montreal and QBC? Thought Buffalo with Harbor Center would be a perfect fit for team NA. All-American prospects game is in Philly this year, Buffalo on the skids all of the sudden?

I don't believe it when they say they won't reduce ticket prices below that of STH price. There will be games where they can't fill the building unless they do so.... as a STH I would be rattled by this.

This doesn't seem legal. It's basically the franchise scalping their own tickets. It's a slap in the face to season ticket holders IMO.

No Risto, Gaudreau, Kucherov, Orlov, Trouba, or Nesterov without new contracts.

GMTM likely has an eye on Fowler, but the asking price could still be too high. It's assumed ANA will re-sign Lindholm and Rakell, and they could likely do it just under the cap, but would prefer to move Fowler off the books as they would have almost 50% of their cap tied up on the blueline. They need forwards who can score. So it wouldn't come as a surprise if a big 3-way deal goes down between CGY-ANA-BUF. All 3 have high profile RFAs and are trying to get deals done, something needs to give. I expect GMTM to re-sign Ristolainen, but he could be dangling Kane as part of a deal for Fowler, or some larger deal.

It's ludicrous. Many across the hockey world thought he would sign shortly after BUF acquired his rights. GMTM wanted him, it wasn't just a publicity stunt... gimme a break. Two weeks until world cup games, can't get here soon enough.