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One of the biggest factors in the win last night, was Giroux's work at the faceoff dot in the defensive zone. He was 11 of 16 for 69% overall in defensive zone draws. Including going 9-12 against the big 3 of Lecavalier, St. Louis, and Stamkos. Getting control of the puck and limiting their chances on offensive zone starts was big last night.

Highlight was 4-4 and 100% against Stamkos.
- MJL

As opposed to Couturier who couldn't seem to win one to save his life.

As opposed to Couturier who couldn't seem to win one to save his life.
- mayorofangrytown

1-4 on Defensive draws. Including 0-3 against Lecavalier.

As opposed to Couturier who couldn't seem to win one to save his life.
- mayorofangrytown

Couturier was 4/10, not great, but not terrible

Couturier was 4/10, not great, but not terrible
- Jsaquella

I missed most of the first period. Maybe he won a couple then.

he was compared to steve ott, but obviously no one expects anywhere close to ott's value besides the agitation aspect.
- OrangeBlack27

I think he has the skills, although he's obviously not as big. But Ott is actually smart (also a smartass too, but still smart). He doesn't hurt his team with the same kind of regularity Rinaldo does. Ott is also conversant in the English language. Based on his post game interview, it's pretty clear that Rinaldo is not smart, and English must be his second or third language. His lack of smarts will do more to prevent him from ever becoming another Ott-type player than any lack of hockey skill.

Also, again based on his post-game last night, I'd estimate that there is about a 60% chance that Rinaldo would be a serial killer if he wasn't a hockey player. And about a 10% chance he already is one anyway.

Eklund says that the Flyers have extended Kimmo Timonen, one year...per a teammate

Eklund says that the Flyers have extended Kimmo Timonen, one year...per a teammate
- Jsaquella

Hartnell's got nothing else to do?

Hartnell's got nothing else to do?
- mayorofangrytown

That's what I said...

jsaquella ‏@jsaquella

@Eklund Did Hartnell say how much?

That's what I said...

jsaquella ‏@jsaquella

@Eklund Did Hartnell say how much?
- Jsaquella

Eklund says that the Flyers have extended Kimmo Timonen, one year...per a teammate
- Jsaquella

first image tag, link to image (you are correct, it must be hosted somewhere else), closing image tag
- BulliesPhan87

Haven't we learned not to teach newbies how to do it yet? I learned how and was banned less then 12 hours later..

Eklund says that the Flyers have extended Kimmo Timonen, one year...per a teammate
- Jsaquella

I hope this is true.

Goligoski has struggled this season but has been THAT awful. I suspect the scratching tonight is specifically over a series of low-percentage plays he made in the Phoenix and Colorado games. Scratching him after a win sends a message of individual accountability.

Goligoski did just fine immediately after the trade two seasons ago, while Neal scored a whopping one goal over the rest of his first season in Pittsburgh. Niskanen was deep in Marc Crawford's doghouse, and was just OK when he first came over to Pittsburgh.

The first full year after the trade was obviously lopsided toward Pittsburgh. Neal
blossomed and Niskanen got his career back on track. Goligoski started out last year on fire but then got injured (broken hand) and never really had his A game after he got back.

So far this year, Neal is scoring a lot of goals but really hasn't played THAT great overall (though I'm sure he'll be fine). Niskanen played well til he got hurt. Goligoski has struggled but should eventually be OK.
- bmeltzer

You watch a bunch more of the Stars than I do Bill. So I will defer to you here, but how often does a team make one of their best d-men a healthy scratch? And in a shortened season to boot.

I have to imagine if the Stars could take this trade back, they would. Perhaps that is hindsight, but I remember when the trade first went down I think the general consensus was Pittsburgh made out like bandits.

I hope this is true.


- ggunky

I think it's a great move, but I'd really like to know the money.

I think it's a great move, but I'd really like to know the money.
- Hextall271

Wild guess here, no facts to back it up at all but I would guess 5 mil.

Wild guess here, no facts to back it up at all but I would guess 5 mil.
- ggunky

If it's higher than $4mm, I'd be mildly upset. Hope it's around $3mm

If it's higher than $4mm, I'd be mildly upset. Hope it's around $3mm
- Jsaquella

I've seen others say the opposite so take with a grain of salt.

2013 NHL draft lacks depth of talent

http://www.thehockeynews....acks-depth-of-talent.html

I've seen others say the opposite so take with a grain of salt.

2013 NHL draft lacks depth of talent

http://www.thehockeynews....acks-depth-of-talent.html
- ob18

I've heard a few others mention that it's not the deep, and then others that say it's the deepest draft since 2003.

If it's higher than $4mm, I'd be mildly upset. Hope it's around $3mm
- Jsaquella

My thinking was one of: He is our #1 and if they don't want him testing the market then they would need to offer a solid dollar amount.

I think 4 mil is to low.

I've heard a few others mention that it's not the deep, and then others that say it's the deepest draft since 2003.
- Jsaquella

I'm still on the side of it's deep but with 4 plus months to go & over analyzing to happen I'm sure this will be a common theme.

Renaud Lavoie ‏@RenLavoieRDS

During the warmup, Carey Price left after a shot from Lars Eller in the "groin area".

My thinking was one of: He is our #1 and if they don't want him testing the market then they would need to offer a solid dollar amount.

I think 4 mil is to low.
- ggunky

it'd be nice if it's in the 3 mil range, but I agree.. may be closer to 5. For one year.. that's fine.

it'd be nice if it's in the 3 mil range, but I agree.. may be closer to 5. For one year.. that's fine.
- Hextall271

I sure hope it's not 5M, that way too high. I would hope for 3-4M. Closer to the 3 he's making now, preferably.

Diana C. Nearhos ‏@dianacnearhos

With about 15 seconds in the first, Gustafsson limps down the tunnel toward the dressing room.

I sure hope it's not 5M, that way too high. I would hope for 3-4M. Closer to the 3 he's making now, preferably.
- MJL

Im thinking/hoping its low. He knows this team needs to make a big splash in the offseason....

Cant pay him more than 4.