TAMPERING.
- prock

Yeah I'm pretty sure that even if a player is being sent down for a day you still have to put them on a plane etc. Having your AHL affiliate in the same city (or very close by) would be a huge help, a la Toronto.

I really like when a 3rd or 4th round pick is included in any trade proposal by a fan.

Because Komi for Subban is stupid, but when you think about it, Komi and a 3rd for Subban would be a good deal for both teams. Montreal gets a vet who was an all-star in Montreal, plus a 3rd to restock their prospects, while ridding themselves of a guy with a bad attitude who wants too much money...
- Atomic Wedgie

Yeah, thoes 3/4 round picks really beef up a deal. Everybody knows you have to build through the draft.

In the end of the day it comes down to the fact that no fan base would like to see a player currently contributing to their team leave. Hence the obsession to shove in bunches of fringe or AHL players to somehow raise the value with quantity over quality.
- AlexF

I blame EA Sports NHL94.

Sounds like a lot of female doging for a guy female doging about female doging.
- systemtool

Wouldn't 'doging' have two g's?

Cut Mr. Esplen some slack: dude's gotta file a column, and the Canucks have an off day in the schedule.

It sure beats a blog on the possibility of Lu being traded to Toronto.
- Atomic Wedgie

And now Ek has a new blog up...

I must say, this picks have me wondering if you actually saw Tarasenko play (or the red wings for that matter.)

Mine, with alternates where I have homer picks.

Ross: Crosby
Hart: Crosby
Norris: Pietrangelo (or Weber)
Selke: Backes (or Bergeron)
Calder: Tarasenko (or Huberdeau)
Adams: Trotz
Richard: Stamkos
Vezina: Rinne

The trolls seem to have an extra amount of sand in their vaginas today.

Dude, you ever see a Leaf thread?
- Lee Denault

2 wrongs don't make it right. Lead by example buddy. I used to go in JJ's thread and cause trouble but have since stopped as I've seen the error of my ways. All these a-hole trolls should do the same. It would make for a much better blogging site.

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay
A Luongo trade within division is unlikely however #Stars #Flyers have kept talks low key and I'm told the deal in place is with #Stars

Benn

Schroeder never reported to Chicago. He was in a hotel in Vancouver. I guess it was a numbers thing maybe the Canucks wanted to figure out who to keep Vandy or Barker. Send one down and bring back Schroeder but I'm assuming he'll be the second line center tomorrow night.
- Boinker

If that is true, Vancouver could be in hot water.

I believe when you're sent down you have to go to the team (Wolves).

You could say, "Hey guys, nice seeing you. I'm out of here."

But it was my understanding you have to report if your contract isn't on the books.

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay
A Luongo trade within division is unlikely however #Stars #Flyers have kept talks low key and I'm told the deal in place is with #Stars

Benn
- LeftCoaster

Get real.

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay
A Luongo trade within division is unlikely however #Stars #Flyers have kept talks low key and I'm told the deal in place is with #Stars

Benn
- LeftCoaster

Can you imagine what that would do to the message boards

If that is true, Vancouver could be in hot water.

I believe when you're sent down you have to go to the team (Wolves).

You could say, "Hey guys, nice seeing you. I'm out of here."

But it was my understanding you have to report if your contract isn't on the books.
- IanEsplen

do you honestly believe that Gillis or Gilman would do anything to jeopardize the legality of sending someone down? This is not the good ole west, they are professional lawyers well versed in these things. You think they'd be willing to lose a draft pick or risk a fine over a plane ticket?

Schroeder never reported to Chicago. He was in a hotel in Vancouver. I guess it was a numbers thing maybe the Canucks wanted to figure out who to keep Vandy or Barker. Send one down and bring back Schroeder but I'm assuming he'll be the second line center tomorrow night.
- Boinker

I was kind of thinking that would be possible because why would they keep shipping this guy back and forth like that. How do you know this BTW?

Get real.
- prock

But he has NHL in his twitter name. He knows stuff

@FarhanLaljiTSN: Schroeder has just been recalled by #canucks

Get real.
- prock

Hey....a guy can dream! I'm actually gonna go visit his old man and him, used to work with him at the CRD. Gonna get the scoop on this one.

So, if Schroeder is into centre the second line, does Ebbett come out, or move to the 4th line and either Volpatti or Weise comes out?

he was injured....
- SpoiledByOil

So. Tarasenko could get injured.

Brendan Smith wouldn't be my pick, but it's not exactly a bad one. The guy's been great in the AHL, and Det is weak on D—perfect opportunity for a young guy to take the reigns an turn some heads.

Can't believe the @ssholes in this thread who get their feathers ruffled over a few predictions.

It's not even like Ian went all homer and filled it with Canucks—only two dark-horse picks...

Edit; imagine if he suggested Schneider for Vezina. This thread would catch fire

I was kind of thinking that would be possible because why would they keep shipping this guy back and forth like that. How do you know this BTW?
- CanUSA17

there is some cap reasons for it. I'm not sure what the benefits are but they did it to Schneider last year (maybe 2 years ago) I think.

They had Lack on the opening day roster and shipped Schneider out. Schneider reported and was on the next plane back.

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay
A Luongo trade within division is unlikely however #Stars #Flyers have kept talks low key and I'm told the deal in place is with #Stars

Benn
- LeftCoaster

OOOOOOOOOH YEEEAAAAAAAAAAH! I knew there was a reason Benn hasn't signed with Dallas yet. He wants to stay home in Vancouver.

OOOOOOOOOH YEEEAAAAAAAAAAH! I knew there was a reason Benn hasn't signed with Dallas yet. He wants to stay home in Vancouver.
- CanUSA17

More likely he hasn't signed yet beause his girlfriend got into a car accident and now has been diagnosed with leukemia.

And although he's never actually met her, he's pretty torn up inside about it.

More likely he hasn't signed yet beause his girlfriend got into a car accident and now has been diagnosed with leukemia.

And although he's never actually met her, he's pretty torn up inside about it.
- Atomic Wedgie

Not funny!

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay
A Luongo trade within division is unlikely however #Stars #Flyers have kept talks low key and I'm told the deal in place is with #Stars

Benn
- LeftCoaster

This guy is on HB. I can almost guarantee it.

OOOOOOOOOH YEEEAAAAAAAAAAH! I knew there was a reason Benn hasn't signed with Dallas yet. He wants to stay home in Vancouver.
- CanUSA17

Victoria actually.