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[Merguson]

They're just testing the draft board it seems.

EDIT: And Dreger just confirmed it.

So um.. take a breath..

 

[Plinko]

FUCK. Staal apparently turned down a 60 million dollar deal from the Pens, according to Kypreos. And other sources have been saying that "Jordan is not ready to sign an extension at this time."

The writing's on the wall. Shero better get a wicked return. Give us Nail, Edmonton.

I'm kind of surprised considering the rumors are that he "loves" Pittsburgh.

 

[Kave_Man]

Dreger:

There's a rehearsal inside arena. Operations people are working on the draft board. Nothing more than that.

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Florida wants Luongo back? What?

Hell no. Makes no sense for Lou and his contract. Markstrom is our future Theo is on the hook for cheap. Markstrom should be in the NHL this season with Theo. Unless Tallon is trading Markstrom but then than puts our goalie situation out in question for long term.

 

[Smiley90]

Miller or Hodgson to Toronto?????


EDIT: BOOOO AND I WAS HOPING FOR ACTION.

 

[Fei]

Damn. Got a glimmer of hope that we got in the top 5 AND got rid of Derek Roy.

 

[Solo]

Dreger:

Can't wait for tomorrow and the revelation that this trade his been made:

To TOR:
- Ville Leino
- Derek Roy

To BUF:
- Jake Gardiner
- 2012 5th overall

 

[brucewaynegretzky]

Dude if the 5th is in play, fuck Schenn. We'll give you JVR for that pick. I'm sure we can find someone to replace his whopping 35point max seasons.

EDIT: Any chance Dumba falls to 5?

EDIT2: Wait Dumba's only 6'?! Aren't there any big guys up this year?!

 

[Kave_Man]

Can't wait for tomorrow and the revelation that this trade his been made:

To TOR:
- Ville Leino
- Derek Roy

To BUF:
- Jake Gardiner
- 2012 5th overall

Look in the Toronto Star for the black guy who offed himself and only left a suicide note that read "KESSSSELLLLLLL"

 

[BigJonsson]

Look in the Toronto Star for the black guy who offed himself and only left a suicide note that read "KESSSSELLLLLLL"

Toronto Star?


*Thornhill Post

 

[DopeyFish]

If it were to buffalo... It would be for miller

 

[Solo]

Look in the Toronto Star for the black guy who offed himself and only left a suicide note that read "KESSSSELLLLLLL"

I will pour champagne on your grave, homie

Spoiler

Actually, I'll drink the champagne and just pee on your grave :lol

 

[Kave_Man]

Toronto Star?


*Thornhill Post

No see I'm going to go down to the ACC to kill myself.

 

[Alucard]

Ryan Miller for the #5 pick? It's the only thing that makes sense.

...And Jordan Staal is a great player, but not sure if he's a first liner.

 

[Red_Man]

Dude if the 5th is in play, fuck Schenn. We'll give you JVR for that pick. I'm sure we can find someone to replace his whopping 35point max seasons.

EDIT: Any chance Dumba falls to 5?

EDIT2: Wait Dumba's only 6'?! Aren't there any big guys up this year?!

Burke's not stupid enough to give the 5th for JVR, and almost 100% sure Dumba will be there unless Islanders take him. He hits like a truck, don't let his size fool you, he's compared to Subban when talking about his physical size because both use their smaller frames to wreck people

 

[Fei]

I know this is meaningless, but Sabres wouldn't trade Miller for that low of a return. :lol

 

[Alucard]

I'm kind of surprised considering the rumors are that he "loves" Pittsburgh.

Yeah. Maybe he's looking for a shorter deal?

 

[Cake Boss]

"@RealKyper: #SNdraft Told #Leafs #Canucks have not spoken today regarding Luongo so if talks heating up its assumed to be with another #NHL club"

Lol no goalie for TOR?

 

[Quick]

I know this is meaningless, but Sabres wouldn't trade Miller for that low of a return. :lol

But something something everyone wants to play for the Leafs something something Leafs fleece everyone something something.

 

[brucewaynegretzky]

Burke's not stupid enough to give the 5th for JVR, and almost 100% sure Dumba will be there unless Islanders take him. He hits like a truck, don't let his size fool you, he's compared to Subban when talking about his physical size because both use their smaller frames to wreck people

I'd give up JVR and our pick for the 5th. Unloads cap and could bring in a guy that could play now. Unfortunately any D-Man that gets taken that high probably won't contribute right away

 

[Montresor]

I'm not saying he doesn't deserve it, just don't understand how he was nominated this year, when he played last year as well. If he won I would have been fine with it, obviously I wanted Patches to get it. They both had amazing comebacks.

Late, and yes, Lupul's situation is unique, since it took him so long to become really good after he returned from injury. But the Masterton is awarded to anyone that exemplifies perseverance in recovering from a serious injury and Lupul qualifies based on that alone. I couldn't find any restrictions on NHL.com so I don't think Lupul playing ~~50 games prior to his all-star year in 2011/2012 should have affected his eligibility for the award.

 

[Smiley90]

Lol no goalie for TOR?

The only other team I can see wanting him is Columbus... But why would he waive his NMC for COLUMBUS?!?

 

[sazabirules]

The only other team I can see wanting him is Columbus... But why would he waive his NMC for COLUMBUS?!?

Nonexistent pressure on him.

 

[Red_Man]

I'd give up JVR and our pick for the 5th. Unloads cap and could bring in a guy that could play now. Unfortunately any D-Man that gets taken that high probably won't contribute right away

Only D-man in this draft ready to play next year is Murray, at least at this point anyways. Training camp could change things for some players.

LOL Burke, what a prick.

 

[Alucard]

Would love for Staal to stay with the Pens, but the thought of what they could get for him is pretty attractive too. A near-top flight winger would be awesome, or a major dman.

Staal for Suter?!

 

[Coldnoodle]

LOLBURKE

 

[Quick]

Oh Burke.

 

[Red_Man]

"We're prepared to not get a goaltender" Have fun with that Leaf fans.

 

[Quick]

"We're prepared to not get a goaltender" Have fun with that Leaf fans.

Luongo to Toronto, confirmed.

Get that suicide note ready, Kave Man, I expect heavy overpayment.

 

[MPW]

I've pretty certain now that the Habs will get Gally or Forsberg. I've dropped Grigo out. I figured with the third pick, Habs order of preference is:

1. Yakupov (yes Red Man, I saw your post)
2. Galchenyuk
3. Forsberg

how good is this kid?

watch us draft a d man lol

 

[Kave_Man]

Luongo to Toronto, confirmed.

Get that suicide note ready, Kave Man, I expect heavy overpayment.

Ohhhhh boy. Might be a good thing that I'll be away from a TV tomorrow night...

 

[Red_Man]

how good is this kid?

watch us draft a d man lol

Physical power forward, projected first line winger, just not as flashy or sexy as the other picks, youngest player in the draft, and will need at least 1-2 years. Very safe pick. I expect Timmins to grab him if Galchenyuk is gone, but I'd rather we grab Grigorenko.

 

[SpectreFire]

 

[Coldnoodle]

"We're prepared to not get a goaltender" Have fun with that Leaf fans.

 

[Cake Boss]

how good is this kid?

watch us draft a d man lol

Has bust written all over him. Or 3rd liner. 1st liner if the stars align.

They keep showing the same goal he scored because thats the only highlight they have for him.

 

[Solo]

how good is this kid?

Really good, but he needs to bulk up a lot and develop a lot. That's my concern with him.

 

[KingHenrik30]

@PollakOnSharks
From 2,247 miles away, I'm hearing there are no Nash talks between ‪#Sjsharks‬ and CBJ, who still want Couture. No counter-proposal period.

So much crazy misinformation

 

[SpectreFire]

"We're prepared to not get a goaltender" Have fun with that Leaf fans.

Don't worry! Leafs still got their 1a and 1c in the bag! All's good!

 

[Red_Man]

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Marvie_3]

I'm kind of surprised considering the rumors are that he "loves" Pittsburgh.

Only until someone else starts signing his checks

 

[MPW]

Physical power forward, projected first line winger, just not as flashy or sexy as the other picks, youngest player in the draft, and will need at least 1-2 years. Very safe pick. I expect Timmins to grab him if Galchenyuk is gone, but I'd rather we grab Grigorenko.

lolwut? is he even in the top 10 anymore? heard he's lazy

 

[Solo]

lolwut? is he even in the top 10 anymore? heard he's lazy

We hear that about every Russian though. I think him playing through mono and an injury really lowered his stock with a lot of people. Mark my words, if he slides out of the Top 10, 5 years down the road he will be the steal of the draft.

 

[Quick]

Toskala had a pretty badass mask, at least. That's pretty much what I'll remember him for.

 

[Cake Boss]

So much crazy misinformation

NOOO SJ please take him.

 

[Solo]

If we do land Galchenyuk, I'm curious as to what the plan will be for him. Does he do another year in the OHL, then a year in Hamilton before the NHL (2 year plan)? Or 1 year in Hamilton (1 year plan)? I just hope to god they don't try to push him into the NHL this year.

 

[Alucard]

Only until someone else starts signing his checks

Every player ever. Heh.

 

[MPW]

If we do land Galchenyuk, I'm curious as to what the plan will be for him. Does he do another year in the OHL, then a year in Hamilton before the NHL (2 year plan)? Or 1 year in Hamilton (1 year plan)? I just hope to god they don't try to push him into the NHL this year.

2 year plan, no need to take risks

plus, 2 years left in gomez's contract

 

[Red_Man]

lolwut? is he even in the top 10 anymore? heard he's lazy

Grigs is still in a lot of scouts top 5 or top 3, he doesn't give 100% all the time, but even at 70% scouts say he's the best player on the ice, and can slow the game down to his own pace. Has one of the highest skill sets in the draft, and has a great frame. A lot of potential in him.

 

[Solo]

2 year plan, no need to take risks

plus, 2 years left in gomez's contract

I think 2 years would be wise too. Hell, Bergevin even said it himself that (paraphrased): "I've never heard anyone say 'we brought that guy up too late', but I have heard many people say 'we brought that guy up too soon' ". And lest we forget Pacioretty. They brought him up too soon, and bless his soul, he straight up said he'd rather get top line AHL experience than 4th line NHL experience. They sent him back down for a year, and now he's a beast.

 

[Red_Man]

If we do land Galchenyuk, I'm curious as to what the plan will be for him. Does he do another year in the OHL, then a year in Hamilton before the NHL (2 year plan)? Or 1 year in Hamilton (1 year plan)? I just hope to god they don't try to push him into the NHL this year.

He has to do 1 year in the OHL. He can't play in the AHL (not old enough), and he missed an entire year already this past season, no way he can jump right into the NHL. Probably play his 8 games and get sent back down.