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Not really. They're not calling up 16 year olds to play for the big club and then sending them down to the academy team for more training. I'm sure it's happened, but it probably happens once or twice a decade.

Those are the academy teams I referenced. They don't have farm systems as we understand that term in North America.

They sign the players as children to what they call "academy" teams and no, there is no farm system.

It would require a complete overhaul. Those European soccer leagues don't have drafts, for example.

Eichel works for the team. Do you want Kerry and Tim to fire Eichel? Seriously, though, the game day experience needs to change, big time.

It won't be easy, but they will.

Yes. A Pizza Hut pan pizza, to be specific.

Well, they just announced it during the Pro Bowl and then immediately cut to an image of a pizza. How ceremonious.

Everything about this all-star weekend was disappointing. The skills competition wasn't interesting, the 3-on-3 games sucked, the presentation on TV was horrible (hat-tip to @spndnchz), and there were too many stars missing.

Because they had to pick someone from Filly. Damn, I wish there was an "ignore thread" feature. I don't know why I keep clicking on this.

They are tremendous.

It's probably in or close to my top 10, but why is this comment here?

This is too much ***** for one family to bear.

We're sure. It's been hashed out on this board many times.

Not how it works.

RIP, Rip.

How does this thread still exist? Kill it with fire.

They probably even can sign McCoy if they want. Agreed--no need to take one early.

What a complete pain in the neck. Thanks for all you do to host us.

Which could be what happened here. Maybe Vegas wanted DeBoer all along, reached out to him after San Jose fired him, and decided that now is the time when they actually can get him.

Ah, the irony. The Google Adsense ad on the front of Sabrespace when I visited just now is an ad for swimwear for large-breasted women, and while there's no jiggling, it's not entirely tame.

Bring in Gallant or Laviolette, but why do we really need a president of hockey operations?

Does he still coach in the All-Star Game? Asking the important questions here.

He didn't coach that game.