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I'm thinking a 5-3 Carolina win. I could see Semin coming in and just owning. While this is a complete guess, who knows. Tlusty has been on a tear to start the season for that wrecking ball of a team as well. We'll see what happens. GO SABRES!

They have the obvious cases: Mantha, Mrazek, Jurco, Larkin, Sheahan. The mix-bag of interesting options: Sproul, Almqvist, Turgeon, Frk, Pulkkinen.

Ennis, Stewart, 51-60. Those were my responses. I see Stewart as the guy potentially to light the lamp the most. However it could easily be Moulson or Ennis as well. Total points could be between Ennis/Hodgson.

Very well said. It's about reality versus hope. The reality is, yes the team should be more competitive, but there still is not enough premium talent to make the difference immediately. The horses could be in their stable in the defensive side of things, but there still is a lack of pure goal scoring. I would be nothing more than happy if they make the playoffs, however do I find a likely scenario, no. They've done a good job adding size, grit and character as well as some skill. Looking at the bigger picture, I would rather look like Tampa Bay in the next few seasons than NJ. Who finds a way to stay in the playoff hunt, but really....does not have a sustainable program in the next several seasons. I actually do believe in Tim Murray, for one.

Thank you, I just hope he is open to the up's and down's it will take to become the player he can become. I would attach him to Zemgus' hip and have him room, eat, and train with him night and day. There isn't a better example of how to play prepare for the transition to the NHL like Zemgus has done in his time here. His break away (saw on the video's) was a beauty.

So I missed the game, due to other commitments, how did Sammie Reinhart play? Did he look lost like he did for portions of training camp? Was he pushed around easily?

I've always liked him, but there are some parts of his game that disappear if he's not motivated. That being said, he'll lead the team in goals this season, until/if he's traded. I've been a fan for a while. He is very physical on the puck and uses his size well to get in position.

Go Lemieux! Absolutel love that we'll be seeing this in a few years. He already has a lot of composure, and he'll only get better. Hopefully Connor McDavid joins him as a teammate this season and next.... ;) in Buffalo.

It would be if --- Michal Neuvirth stands on his head, Matt Moulson has 35 goals, Ennis turns somehow into a semi legitimate first line center and puts up 65-70 points (unlikely) and Stewart stays healthy with a chip on his shoulder and puts up 30. This is a pipe dream version of what could happen if all the cards fell in the right path. Realistically we'll be playing into the where oh where does Buffalo pick 1 or 2.

Would be interested if a spot is opened in either.

Something previously that I read stated that he had a 2 year contract with his club in the Czech Republic and that he may not be coming over to join Sarnia during that period. http://frozenfutures.com/2014/07/06/pavel-zacha-may-report-sarnia-sting/ ^ He definitely has a lot to like in the tools department. I am still a Barzal guy, but if its size you want then there are other options.

Ullmark and Carrier stood out the most to me. Ullmark wasn't tested a lot, but when he did he looked impressive. Jonas Johansson was pretty much a different beast but played well. Carrier did a lot of little things I loved as did Lemieux, and since I wasn't familiar with Carrier it was nice to see.

Carrier looks like he's heading to the AHL without a doubt. He might force his way into Buffalo. Liam Pecararo has been all over. Changes he gets signed? Starting with the Second biggest player on the ice :P Awesome sauce.

Zemgus the season pro of this dance :P I really loved Bailey's intensity.

Top line numbers with Moulson and Stewart?

Lol, I got my avatar off the In Tim Murray We Trust via Facebook. :P I guess that's getting popular.

My girlfriend driving me crazy to go see the Fault of our Stars. Shailene Woodley is one of the stupidest people ever interviewed.

The NBA offseason in general. World Cup Soccer, Mad Men.

I prefer Ott to McCormick. I wouldn't pick Ott over Moulson, that's just retarded. Plain and simple. Either way, its for the best more than likely.

Wow that seems low, but good for Ott to be off the market.

Still shocking that Otter is among those not signed yet. He has a lot of intangibles to bring to the table. His price must be a bit higher than teams are looking to spend or he's waiting.

Well this is the type of move to help Rochester that makes sense. His highlights are interesting. We'll see what happens.

I could see Philadelphia signing him (Leino) for the veteran limit for a season to rehab his value. That's the only team that would make sense to me since Leino would have some comfort having played with Giroux previously.

This is amazing! Haha....that's what you get for signing Phaneuf and then realizing no one wants.

Ott would have made sense without McCormick. I'm still baffled by the 3 years. 2 years max IMO, but whatever. He'll be up and down. Isles snapped up Conacher. Somewhat relevant..I suppose.