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It seems the opposite to me - a poor fit for contract 2. They already have big money tied up in their top 4. Panarin is likely next in line. He gets an immediate opportunity to win a cup, which would be attractive, but a big money contract is more likely with another team.

Actually, an underperming forward for a D man which fills a big need is not a bad deal. Whether they should have drafted Hall in the first place is a different question. This helps the Oilers.

Montreal is a tire fire. What a stupid move.

I think actually a good move for Stamkos and the best outcome for the game. Very happy he did not go to Toronto.

That would be fun. It would be even more fun if John Scott was still on he team. I hate the leaves. Go Sabres.

According to the article on ESPN, he and the GM were not on the same page. The quote from a team source is "it simply didn't work out and it was a mutual parting of ways". Sorry I can't link it right now but the article is on the ESPN NHL site.

The Bruins are trying to tank without tanking. I cannot see this approach working. They could be really bad, but not bad enough for a top five pick. Pain and suffering ahead for Bruins fans.

Is there anyone in the world who actually takes Don Cherry seriously anymore? If there is, I am pretty confident that Mike Babcock is not one of them.

I was talking about the OP, and I am not off in my assessment. Of course , this is matter of opinion.

That is quite possibly the most ignorant and insulting post I have read on this, or any other, sports message board. I am sure you are very proud of yourself. Well done.

Hatrick's is awesome. I always stop in there when I am in town, and have had the opportunity to watch a couple of Sabres games there, once against the Lightening, albeit in better times. You certainly cannot beat the bartender/waitress selection.

Probably the result of the hit from behind into the boards in the third period. Uncalled. He is lucky it was not an upper body, ie, head injury.

Sounds like Luke Adam 2.0 Will be a good fit in Rochester.

It at least looks worth watching. Hopefully not TOO good.

Assuming they have tried to trade him, and there is no reason to believe they have not been doing so for months, this makes the most sense. They are trying to build a team, and having an unhappy, underperforming player as the veteran of your blue line is not the way to do it. I am sure the Sabres are capable of managing the cap implications so I am unconcerned about the " how will we possibly reach the floor" talk. Better to cut and run from this now. He was clearly not part of the future. He sulked and played very poorly last year. Let's move on.

Love this pick. Size, attitude, toughness, and enough skill to be dangerous. Exactly the type of player they need if he develops. Let's hope he does.

Great Reinhart discussion going on this thread.

I am entirely confident that the Islanders will be just as bad next year as they were this year. From a timing perspective, I was hoping to get their pick this year as that shortens the time frame for actual NHL production from the pick, but they will probably get as good or better a player in next year's draft from the Islanders.

Tim Murray has said publicly he is not at all concerned about reaching the cap floor. I assume he has a plan. I cannot imagine any scenario where Leino is part of that plan. They may still not be good next year, but I fully expect the roster to be completely purged of consistent under achievers. If you want to start to establish a certain style of play and mentality, which they do, Leino has to go.

With regard to Scott, I think Nolan is really trying to salvage the guy's career. Post suspension, Scott was penalized virtually every time he hit someone. Every time. I doubt that Scott will ever be a complete hockey player, but Nolan is trying to teach him how to play without the rough stuff. Personally, I do not think he has much value outside of intimidation, but if it is only going to cost the team, and ultimately run him out of the league, what is the point. Noble but will not likely work for the guy. As far as the rest of the team, or what Nolan may or may not be telling them, its anybody's guess. I suspect he would prefer to see shift to shift toughness and heart rather than raw reaction to events. He is not getting that on a nightly basis and as someone else pointed out, it will be the demise of more than a few careers here.

Typical bush league NHL crap. It will never change as long as that gutless weasel Bettman is running things.

Great article. He is right about many things, especially about how his shining the light on the hypocrisy of the NHL will not endear him to the league office.

This is too hilarious. Absolutely awesome.

I did not see Girgenson's injury. The play on Stewart did not look good. Frankly, I thought it was a bit of cheap shot, if a knee to knee by a goalie can be considered a cheap shot.

You might see Pysyk in Buffalo next year, perhaps Risto by the end of the year but I bet they would prefer not. No way on Zadorov. Ted Black said on GR today that their intention was not to compete for a playoff spot next year. It would be an accident if it happened, not a plan.