That Aud Smell

Saints preserve us.

I don't doubt Risto's willingness to work, sweat, lift, push, grunt, and so on. I do doubt his ability to think.

^ quite so. even so - i am pulling for messi. D'OH!! Down 1-0.

Something about a tiger and stripes. The job description that was posted by TBN makes it clear that "newspapers" (that's a term that's not really relevant anymore) want and need their reporters engaging with readers on social media.

fair feckin point. still.

Here’s to fond reminiscing then.

Recent history of 3OA's. How many were/are/would be better NHLers than ROR? 2016 Pierre-Luc Dubois C Cape Breton Screaming Eagles [QMJHL] 2015 Dylan Strome C Erie Otters [OHL] 2014 Leon Draisaitl C Prince Albert Raiders [WHL] 2013 Jonathan Drouin LW Halifax (QMJHL) Tampa Bay Lightning 2012 Alex Galchenyuk C Sarnia (OHL) Montreal Canadiens 2011 Jonathan Huberdeau C/LW Saint John (QMJHL) Florida Panthers 2010 Erik Gudbranson D Kingston (OHL) Florida Panthers 2009 Matt Duchene C Brampton (OHL) Colorado Avalanche 2008 Zach Bogosian D Peterborough (OHL) Atlanta Thrashers 2007 Kyle Turris C Burnaby (BCHL) Phoenix Coyotes 2006 Jonathan Toews C North Dakota (WCHA) Chicago Blackhawks 2005 Jack Johnson D U.S. Junior National Team (Intl) Carolina Hurricanes 2004 Cam Barker D Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) Chicago Blackhawks 2003 Nathan Horton C Oshawa Generals (OHL) Florida Panthers 2002 Jay Bouwmeester D Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) Florida Panthers 2001 Alexandr Svitov C Omsk Avangard (Russia) Tampa Bay Lightning 2000 Marian Gaborik LW Dukla Trencin (Slovak) Minnesota Wild 1999 Henrik Sedin C Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik (SEL) Vancouver Canucks 1998 Brad Stuart D Regina Pats (WHL) San Jose Sharks 1997 Olli Jokinen C HIFK Helsinki (FNL) Los Angeles Kings 1996 J.P. Dumont RW Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL) New York Islanders 1995 Aki-Petteri Berg D TPS Jrs. (Finland) Los Angeles Kings 1994 Radek Bonk C Las Vegas Thunder (IHL) Ottawa Senators 1993 Chris Gratton C Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) Tampa Bay Lightning 1992 Mike Rathje D Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) San Jose Sharks 1991 Scott Niedermayer D Kamloops Blazers (WHL) New Jersey Devils 1990 Keith Primeau C Niagara-Falls Thunder (OHL) Detroit Red Wings 1989 Scott Thornton C Belleville Bulls (OHL) Toronto Maple Leafs 1988 Curtis Leschyshyn D Saskatoon Blades (WHL) Quebuc Nordiques 1987 Glen Wesley D Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) Boston Bruins 1986 Neil Brady C Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) New Jersey Devils 1985 Craig Wolanin D Kitchener Rangers (OHL) New Jersey Devils 1984 Ed Olczyk C U.S. National Team (Intl) Chicago Blackhawks 1983 Pat LaFontaine C Verdun Juniors (QMJHL) New York Islanders 1981 Bobby Carpenter C St. John's Prep [Mass H.S.] Washington Capitals 1980 Denis Savard F Montreal Juniors (QMJHL) Chicago Blackhawks

Good luck. Based on your prior report, though, I fear you're in for a bit of a let down.

I'm not sure about Jack the lazy Russian, but I like this take. There's a weird group think arising around here and elsewhere that ROR needs must be traded. Haha - well, I am tempted to credit him here.

I don’t think ROR gets discussed as a bit slow for no good reason. There were innumerable instances last year where he just looked like he was behind the play - especially 5v5. OTOH, I am confident that he’ll work his ass off this offseason and concentrate on improving his speed. He’ll look quicker this coming season.

From an apparently legitimate Flyers blogger: The #Flyers & #Sabres trade rumors go all the way back to the deadline. I reported they were working on something big at the deadline. Deals like these take time. O'Reilly is a name thats been rumored to be on the Flyers radar since January #FlyersTalk #LetsGoFlyers #EarnTomorrow

I’m torn on what to do with Hamilton’s inside scoop on the tension arising from O’Reilly’s resentment of Eichel. I’ve sworn off Hamilton in the recent past. But I heard his take, and it had the ring of truth to it.

I heard Fitzgerald has a chance of becoming a player in the NHL. I also continue to think that Baptiste may carve out a role as an effective 4th liner on a good team.

I think that's right.

I am confusion. Really? I'm asking. Maybe I'm too influenced by the NFL, where it seems like you could have a 4th year RB who just went for 1500 total yards, but you can only get like a conditional 4th rounder for him.

from a valuation standpoint, wouldn't the Sabres or anyone else need to, though? ROR's worth the 3OA?

I am generally in agreement with these sentiments. Um. Okay? More seriously: If you're deviating from an overall plan, it's not worth it to purchase 2-3 more wins for a team that will finish in the bottom 5 or 6 of the league. Btw, I have no way of knowing whether adding Vanek would constitute a deviation from the plan, nor do I know that the Sabres are destined to stink. Maybe they'll be good. I can get down with this, too, I guess. I'm fairly wishy washy on the subject.

And by the way: No need to put Graham on a pedestal. One: He’ll likely do that himself, thank you very much. Two: He’s got skeletons of his own.

For those who can’t/won’t click: Just sending a friendly reminder to my old buddy @ByMHarrington that he bullied me & tried to intimidate me from breaking stories b/c he was upset I kept beating him, while @ByTimGraham (who he attacked via text for being a “bully”) encouraged me, praised me and supported me. *** Lest there be any doubt or debate regarding that chinless derp hack.

lol

I think that might be the longest post I've ever seen here.

I can see that.

It perhaps makes sense that Kane and Risto would be on a similar ... wavelength.

Re Panarin: What's CBJ's roster structure such that they would not do what's necessary to get him signed to a deal? I mean - isn't he one of their 4 or 5 core must-have guys? Or nah? I also question whether this is the sort of thing JBOT would do. Seems more like a FGMTM move.

Oh, man - 1000 internet points to that guy.