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He tops the list. Really shows how much an all-world goalie has hid the serious flaws and lack of talent on that team.

Gorges is the only thing where we would get anything resembling value in return. Weber and Franson, although nice to have for depth on a good team, will result in a Mitchell type of return.

On a side note. I sometimes read the oppositions message boards on game days to get a feel of what their fans think. Well I've never seen so many pictures of tanks in a GDT before. I mean it put our tank threads to shame. If the fan base from one of the original 6 and overall a very proud fan base is all onboard with cheering for a tank then I don't feel bad about what went on here the last two years. Not bringing up if cheering for the tank was acceptable or not but it's surprising the support Montreal fans seem to be giving it with most hoping and some 'praying' they lose. Some calling this a big 4 point game..... Ummmm guys, it's a year to late since the rules have changed.

Perfect. Sink or swim. We gave up a first and Murray spoke at the time like he's our future #1. Johnson is a UFA. I don't really care about results as we're not a playoff team so lets atleast give him 70% to 75% of remaining games.

This.

The way Montreal is playing I'll be shocked if we don't score atleast 4. I'm thinking more likely 5 or 6. Eich with his first hatty?

No thanks. Don't want him anywhere near this team.

Ok I laughed out loud.

Nice having Reinhart back. Can't wait for tomorrow night, feels like it's been much longer than a week off.

I immediately thought concussion on the Reintharttttt play.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if we see Fasching up here. If we lose McGinn it will hurt a bit. Johnson being gone shouldn't be a huge issue based on the play of the two Swedes. Weber has played much better the past few weeks but losing him is not going to negatively impact the team in any significant way.

Maybe I'm unnecessarily down on Schultz but he's never really impressed me. I would not want to part with any of our young D for him.

A RHD who is subpar in his own end? No thanks. If he's someone the Oilers want to move on from (considering their D-core) then it's not someone I'm interested in.

Presumably it's a gain. I get that McDavid is obviously an unreal player but he's also not played hockey for the past 3 months. May take 5 or so games (17% of remaining schedule) to get back into it.

I'll agree with your rankings. My first thought was why is McLeod in the discussion but I agree if the talent is close you take position of need. Although I still think any C can move to wing much easier than visa versa. Don't count out Montreal from the bottom 5. They are 8 ahead of Buffalo but have been in absolute free fall mode. When is Price expected back?

I just don't see it happening. But I guess that's why we each agreed to the bet haha.

Unless we win the lottery we're not picking in the top 5. Currently we're 4th last and only 3 points out of not being in the bottom 5. Considering the expected return of Reindhartd after the ASG and Eichel finally putting up the points some expected at the start of the year I don't see much of a chance finishing in the bottom 5.

I've got a pretty decent lineup this weekend (as it involves no kids for a day and a half). Not much planned for tonight but tomorrow night my brother got us Raptors tickets sitting in the lower bowl. We're right by the one net in the section in which you get those streamers to distract the opposing free throw shooters. Haven't been to a Raps game in probably 3 or 4 years. Then it's out for drinks in T.O. and back to his place later for some drinking darts. Then on Sunday I'm taking the family to the Generals game. Team is only a shadow of the Memorial Cup team from last year but with the Sabres off for a week, I need my hockey fix somehow.

Ya I had to read the book after telling parts of his life story. Unreal read. Thanks for the recommendations on the others, I will give them a read.

Didn't Nolan's 'system' predicate on the dump and chase?

Last year at this time my employer had Clint Malarchuk in to give a speech. Didn't realize how messed up he had become due to hits to the head, alcohol and depression. It's a good thing spreading this awareness.

Did not notice that as I was in disbelief of Jack's skill. What a smart play by Girgs though. Love that pairing. Is it wrong that my first thought is they paired Weber with Risto to up his value at the deadline?

I was just going to post this. I don't know if I'm just drinking the kool aide on this kid or not. But I think he is by far the closest we have to fitting that description.

I'm always watching the game when they play. But I record it and start watching around 830. You can get through it in an hour and almost catch up to live by the end. I can't imagine suffering through two and a half hours of them.

Whoa, usual Sunday night pub crawl?? Good on you my friend. Also, great work being down 10 pounds! I'm still sticking with my plan. Frustratingly only down about 3 pounds but I feel much better and had to notch up a loop in my belt.