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Boston had three 1sts just last year, didn't they?

I don't think we're going to trade Komarov, so I don't expect a 1st to come from there. And I don't think any of the pending UFAs individually or collectively do us any better than a 2nd at best.

But I am optimistic we'll get Pittsburgh's 1st, and I do think that Bozak will net us another 1st at the deadline.
 
Shawn McKenzie ‏@ShawnMcKenzieSN 2m2 minutes ago
Gardiner "I think the whole atmosphere here is different. Everyone is excited to come to the rink and feel good about ourselves."

Shawn McKenzie ‏@ShawnMcKenzieSN 8m8 minutes ago
Babcock "I think the guys would tell you that they can walk around Toronto, go into a restaurant and not have to worry about being abused."

Wink, wink. Nudge, nudge. Stamkos.
 
IrishWolfman said:
McCarron and Scherbak are probably pretty close to the price.

Yzerman could want a defenseman instead of two forwards. But I can see two recent firsts and a mid-round pick ending up as the price. This is going to be a "two dimes and a nickel for a quarter" trade.
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Sure (Scherbak or McCarron) + Juulsen and a mid pick. I'd do that.

thats more value than Phoenix got for a disgruntled Kyle Turris.

But like Phoenix i see Tampa trading Drouin outside the division.
 
That's incredible cap management by Philly to get out from under those burdensome contracts like that, even if Weal is a meh prospect. Any word if they retained any salary in the deal?

Edit - nevermind, just caught this on Twitter:

Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger)
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Flyers are retaining 50% of both Lecavalier and Schenn's salaries
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Kind of just seems like a waste of cap space for the Kings. I know they love size, but you figure they could have gone after something useful.
 
Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 20s20 seconds ago

Sources say pending NHL approval, Mike Richards is expected to join the Washington Capitals. Told Richards has to meet with Bettman.
 
hockeylover said:
Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 20s20 seconds ago

Sources say pending NHL approval, Mike Richards is expected to join the Washington Capitals. Told Richards has to meet with Bettman.
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That could be a really good situation for Richards. Team with lots of high-profile players that would take a lot of the focus and pressure off of him, a legitimate contender, and as far away from the Los Angeles party scene as possible.

Being in a boring government city can only help him in that regard.
 
I guess this means that LA successfully got out from that contract? Never heard much follow up to that, but seems as though Richards didn't file a grievance or anything...
 
JaysCyYoung said:
That could be a really good situation for Richards. Team with lots of high-profile players that would take a lot of the focus and pressure off of him, a legitimate contender, and as far away from the Los Angeles party scene as possible.

Being in a boring government city can only help him in that regard.
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I'm still not sold that he hasn't abused his body to a point where he can no longer be an effective NHLer though
 
Wayward DP said:
I'm still not sold that he hasn't abused his body to a point where he can no longer be an effective NHLer though
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I'm talking about from his off-ice standpoint. Maybe he's got a little more to contribute before he's completely finished physically though. Who knows? He's not quite at a Nathan Horton level I don't think.
 
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