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Awesome............

Are we going to see 3 goals..... BY ONE TEAM?!?!? Oh the humanity!

I was only half kidding when I mentioned that, something about Torts that I still find intriguing.

All good points. I'm just not convinced. I was never a fan of Disco Dan either, but I'm reconsidering.

It does, what Babcock did with all the injuries last year was impressive. But they've been churning out 100+ point seasons at the same rate since 1991. One could also argue that their playoff success was greater before Babcock since 1991.

My bad, I really should proofread. My brain is faster than my fingers. But it should be noted Shanahan was considered 'elite' too. I'm not saying Babcock will be a bust, I just think it's really not worth the hype.

Damn, I was hoping Buff would drop to #57. Didn't think he would.

Eleven is right about my point. Pegula wined and dined these two because at the time they were the biggest and most hyped guys available. The Redskins went on to be a laughing stock and Richards went on to perform a disappearing act that would make Ville Leino proud. The Bills and Sabres were both terrible after failing to sign these guys but it had nothing to do with missing out on them. Shanahan was regarded as highly as Babcock is now because of his long term success. Then people found out it might have had a lot more to do with the Broncos front office than it did the coach. Hence my point about the Red Wings making the playoffs 16 straight years before Babcock got there.

Why do I get this feeling that we're not going to be fielding full teams? Or a starting lineup for that matter.

I don't think I have a problem with it either, but all the hype reminds me of the Brad Richards and Mike Shanahan days. Many were disappointed they didn't come to BFLO yet it ended up working out for the best. Babcock has a history of success in Detroit, 8 straight years in the playoffs? Until you consider the Red Wings made the playoffs 16 straight years before he got there.

Am I the only one that thinks Babcock isn't necessarily worth all the hype?

Will somebody just call John Tortorella and get this over with?

That's what I'm saying. Dump & chase, clutch & grab. Wash, rinse, repeat. Games are being decided on lucky bounces more so than ever. There is no offensive flow, no place for talented forwards to showcase their game. I don't want to see a team win because they got the last lucky bounce. I want to see a team win because they dominated offensively. I'm just not seeing it, these games have become repetitive. When I go back and look at the box scores from right after the lockout 10 years ago, there is no comparison. Exactly. I don't care how good goaltending has become, or should be, but teams should not have a winning record when scoring 2 goals. Might as well go watch soccer.

I never thought I'd turn off playoff hockey to go do something else.

I agree on the icing and offsides. Goalies could keep their pads and their strategies, and it would allow for the talented forwards to play their game.

Taro on the clock, Dudacek on deck.

Surprised he got this far.

With the 41st pick of the 2015 Superdraft, the Minnesota Wild picks Evander Kane.

I hope you're right, and yes, you're right.

We've passed the elite potential phase and nobody picked Evander Kane.

Tampa vs. Rangers should be about as exciting as watching corn grow in the desert.

And yes, bleu cheese is nasty. Pasta and Slice? Orange?

Wings without fries is like pasta without milk.

I'm doing it his way. After all it was his idea.

I'm happy, I think my two picks work perfectly whichever way we decide to direct the rules. ;)