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So I think both Toronto and Arizona pick offence. Both need that big star player that can capture the audience. OEL is a star player, but defence is never as 'cool' as watching someone power past or dangle through a team and score. I think Arizona take Strome and Toronto take Marner. Basically I don't think Edmonton can get back into that top bracket. Draisaitl is not as good as the current draft is evaluated. i could see Carolina working though. Another solution for Edmonton could be 16 + something to get to a position for Provonov

I think Arizona take Strome, if they still have the pick. Giving Edmonton Hanifin anway

Oh God. I never knew I wanted this to happen so badly. Please oh please let this happen

I'd lean towards him just needing to grow up a bit

Hard to fake an eye test. Either you see the small letters or you dont.

They won't get all they ask for, as that is absurd. However, I think they could be bargained down to the equivalent of 21st, Grigo, Larsson and maybe something extra (like a Carrier). They wanted a top prospect - that is Grigo, despite his horrible player management/development. Grigo for them would be high risk/high reward, but if he worked out they might be trading a Sharp for 50 points + player and others. They wanted a first, and this gives them that - they won't get much higher really - want top 15 team wants an ageing star? They wanted a young top 6 player - they don't quite get this. But they do get a young third line player, who will probably develop into a player that can swing into the top 6 if needed. Maybe you add a prospect that hasn't done much like Carrier to sweeten the deal

Larsson, Carrier and 21st. Would people pay that?

I loved that game. I normally am not a huge fan of open world RPGs, but adored witcher 3.

Only the top 70 players get above $1.5 million in the KHL. So I guess his salary would be similar in both locations (1-1.25ish?) http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2013/11/21/evgeny-kuznetsovs-salary-is-in-the-khls-top-ten/ I think this is a leverage tactic to go from a two way to a one way contract

Not when you consider the amount of assets our organisation has taken from them :p

Nothing makes the players do this. It has been tradition for 20 years and they want/like doing it. Similar to everyone getting their day with the cup. it isn't like the NHL or Bettman is giving each of them a number and telling them to get in line.

If I lived in North America, I think I would just put hockey on in the background whilst I did whatever I was doing - e.g. cooking dinner. But when I have to stay up late, i'll generally be picky about what I watch - and including the playoffs, this is still about 95% Sabres.

Congrats! But I will be honest and say I am more impressed with K8P's bracket: http://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/?locale=en&intcmpid=bc2015-reg-tv#/picks?entry_id=283288 :p

Really enjoyed watching Hjalmarsson these playoffs. His brand of hockey would be welcomed by the Buffalo natives. Plus he comes with a pretty wife :p

An impressive team and an enjoyable game. Keith, Kane and Toews. A very special trio. I'm happy for Timmo

McKenzie: Cody Hodgson likely to be bought out by Sabres http://www.tsn.ca/radio/toronto-1050/mckenzie-cody-hodgson-likely-to-be-bought-out-by-sabres-1.305827

Does it have to be your picks? If we had two firsts next year, could we choose which to give them? Saad for 6/7 years at 5mil would be great. Although that would just increase our glut of LW. Jones for 2 years at 3mil per would also make sense If Chicago drop Bickell, they basically have the money for Saad. That is what will probably happen - especially as you can go 10% over the cap in the offseason

I like the fact he acknowledges the situation rather than pretend he doesn't know who will select him and act as though he is just hoping to be drafted at all

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Washington best not the bed and cost me the sweep. Plus it would give me some separation from the chasing pack :p

Low scoring offense isn't always bad. The Caps-Rags have been exciting close games with great saves, despite being low scoring. Dead puck era hockey is what needs to be avoided more than anything

1.2 seconds. Hell of a play by Ovi

Hypothetically speaking, let's say you have paid to access a website to watch something in particular, but for some reason its blocked in your area - probably due to a mistake in your IP address or something... Well, I recommend you use chrome and download an extension called ZenMate. Most websites only check your location when you log in/click the thing you want to watch, so: 1) Turn ZenMate on (pick Romania) 2) Click the thing you have been mistakenly disallowed access to 3) Wait for it to load 4) When it starts turn off ZenMate 5) Enjoy But please use this responsibly... remember not to use this for anything illegal.

Caps - Rags has been a good game so far. Just swapping chances - real end to end game

Plays big. Old school hockey. Barrels into corners etc. But he doesn't have a nasty streak. Just more like a dog chasing a ball