#freejame

Don’t you think winning 45+ games might sway someone’s decision on re-signing?

I said it before but who gives a ***** if he signs an extension. Worry about it in 365 days. Win games and people will stay.

I didn’t realize Nash patched things up with CBJ. I thought they had a nasty falling out.

She does this every year. It’s brutal, especially with the foreign kids. “You were just drafted, tell me about your dead dad.”

“Oh my god. *****.” Great moment. Crazy pick.

You think that idiot is going to be screaming all night or is he actually a sharks fan?

I doubt he feels the pressure to either.

Every time they say “Sphere” all I can think is “this whole thing is just a giant ad.”

To me this is the right take. Whether or not it’s what happens in today’s (shutter) climate is something else.

I voted no so that way I could either take solace in being right or be pleasantly surprised in being wrong.

Last year we had a thread solely dedicated to discussing the draft as a whole as it happened. Here it is again. Keep this to the draft as it unfolds.

Ten years ago you require an extension. Just do it at this point. Win hockey games and players will stay.

There is zero shot Stamkos would be worth the money it would take to bring him here, but ***** it who gives a ***** anymore it would at least move the needle.

Probably, but perception is everything.

Wonder what happens with Connelly tonight. My guess is he gets picked earlier than most expect. 25-40 range is my expectation.

I don’t remember a draft with this many pick trades before the draft even started.

This was another thought I had, you expressed it much better than I would have though.

I’ll be fine with any of these, and we should be able to get one just fine. Appreciate everyone who does these.

Better for one of those guys than the other…

The good news is being from Buffalo Dave and Adam’s is my local card shop! But yeah, their selection of truly old stuff (5+ years) is lacking. eBay is still the way to go there, but usually it’s going to be loose and to me the excitement of tearing open a pack is the best part.

I don't think he realizes what people’s impression of him is, otherwise he would be much more careful in what he says. Yeah, maybe it took three weeks from when Grier first talked to Adams about moving back, but that doesn’t mean it took three weeks to iron out. Grier has been very active and this trade could have been made at any point in time up to pick 11.

If we’re lucky halfway through Sam’s contract Kulich and Levi will be impact players.

I heard Kevyn is considering making a trade for either an impact forward or a defenseman or possibly a depth player, but that making trades is tough.

That’s a fair deal for both sides. He could have gotten more, but I get the impression this Florida team loves every bit about being in Florida.