Derrico

Now that was a brilliant exchange!

Really? Wowzers. I guess this is just one of those guys you see all the goal scoring from afar and you assume is good but when speaking with Jets fanbase there are some serious flaws.

Laine for Risto straight up is an obvious yes tho right?

This I didn’t know. Let’s hope he isn’t holding any of that baggage this season. It was strange seeing him go from atleast competent middle/bottom pair to tire fire almost overnight.

As soon as possible is always best but were a few weeks out so maybe a week or two to think about it? Good question on draft. Usually it's shortly before the season but no set time yet.

Good summary.

Sounds good.

Still waiting to hear from: @pi2000 @Norcal @Wyldnwoody44 @TrueBlueGED @North Buffalo @JujuFish @Taro T @Eleven @jsb @Hank - What was your team name again last year?

It doesn’t matter. We buy all the defensemen!!!!!!

And as I throw out every year.....I will take it into consideration ?. I might actually be up for a yahoo change I think.

Well, who's in again?

Yep. This exactly.

Rec ultimate frizby player myself in college ?

Paging @New Scotland (NS) NS to the white courtesy phone please

This is so true in life. There are so many dumb rich people. Makes me think alot of them must have inherited it or are extremely smart at their chosen profession but lack in several other areas.

A bit different with carlyl gone but ducks have to be top 3 imo.

It was interesting to learn he will be given an 'A' and become part of the leadership group as a junior. Yes every college coach pumps their kids tires but some nice quotes from Murray as well.

These are the dog days for sure. But this year just feels a little different. Usually by this time all the big names have signed. We’re still waiting on guys Gardiner, the big RFAs (there are still several). There is another huge metoforic shoe that has to drop on the NHL so that keeps me logging in here several times a day. Some big moves due to salary have to take place. Question is when does it all start? Maybe the Callahan dump starts this all off.

Living in the Great Satan I have taken in more leaf games than I care to admit hanging with friends. On one hand Gardiner can be a tire fire come playoff time. He's good for atleast one bad turnover per game (he's been my 'favorite' leaf the last two game 7's with the B's because of his giveaways). I also really worry about his back issues. On the other hand he's a really good skating and puck moving D. Fits the JBot mold to a T and I don't doubt he will be a very nice regular season addition in trying to get us to the playoffs. My prediction if they sign him is he quickly becomes the team whipping boy but I agree that 90+ points should be very attainable if he and a 2C is added with Risto moving out.

Good analysis. That nhl.com piece on Samuelsson was a good read. Sure sounds like he will be moving over to Roch after this season. Maybe one year there and then he could be knocking on the door. He is much more mature and physically developed than some of his peers at that age. I could see him having a real look in two seasons. Also need to keep in mind he is as close to a stay at home defenseman as they come. His numbers this year won't jump off the page but IMHO he is the exact type guy we need. So many offensive puck movers who can put up some points. Can't wait for a great skating stay at home D.

I keep checking in half expecting to see Brawdo starting a thread with trade details. We continue to wait.....

Great analysis but also don't sleep on Pekar. He was on fire to start the year in Barrie before getting hurt.

I thought I was out but plans have changed. Not sure I’m able to fully commit yet but I think I will be able to make it.