I'd do that, if there was was a bit of prospects/picks going each way as well

I mean if I were the Canucks GM, doubt Snow would consider it.
- 1970vintage

My point exactly.

Why not your other twins prospects Pathrik and Ponthus Westerholm?
- SPIDEROCKSTAR

Pathrik was not signed prior to the June 1st deadline, goes back into the draft, his brother was never drafted, came to a tryout and was never offered a contract.

I'd be happy with Brock Nelson and a second round pick, I don't think the Islanders would have and issue with that?
- LeftCoaster

What's the fascination with Brock Nelson?

You don't like JT? Durable and Proven. Getting better and better.
- thundachunk

Islanders franchise player, never happen.

My point exactly.
- LeftCoaster

Stop yelling at me

Your avatar cracks me up

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC
Blackhawks have now won 6 of 7. Held LA to 2 shots in third period.

This is exactly what drives me nuts about the modern playoffs. There's nothing remotely exciting about watching a team play stifling defense. Credit to the Hawks D with Keith but that is just an atrocious stat for hockey.

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC
Blackhawks have now won 6 of 7. Held LA to 2 shots in third period.

This is exactly what drives me nuts about the modern playoffs. There's nothing remotely exciting about watching a team play stifling defense. Credit to the Hawks D with Keith but that is just an atrocious stat for hockey.
- AlexF

I didn't watch, other than the last 2 min, was it really so boring?

I think he meant there was no way that trade would ever happen. Because there just isn't.
- AlexF

Stop ruining my dreams.

What's the fascination with Brock Nelson?
- AlexF

We need a third line center, he's a first round pick, he's a center, he's 6'3" 205lbs, he's young (22 in Oct), he's played a full year in the AHL GP66 G25 A27 Pts52. I just like him for that position, Western Conference new division next year.

I didn't watch, other than the last 2 min, was it really so boring?
- 1970vintage

No idea. I stopped watching the playoffs ages ago. I do know the Kings were down a goal for most of the 3rd so to generate that little going forward can't be exciting.

I think he meant there was no way that trade would ever happen. Because there just isn't.
- AlexF

No way any of the big 4 (Crosby, Stamkos, Ovechkin, Tavares) ever get traded. Forget stats and the hockey part of it, they're so identifiable with their teams that it would take something like how Gretzky was traded to happen. You don't trade generational or potential generational talents unless you're so cash-strapped that keeping them would sink the franchise and besides, by trading them, you're killing the franchise anyway by getting rid of your main ticket seller.

EDIT: And in the case of Pittsburg, they literally had to sell the franchise to Mario Lemieux so that he could finally get paid off for what they still owed him on his contract and actually at one point had a lawsuit against the previous owners for the breach of contract if I recall the events correctly.

I didn't watch, other than the last 2 min, was it really so boring?
- 1970vintage

It was better than the 1st 3 game...

We need a third line center, he's a first round pick, he's a center, he's 6'3" 205lbs, he's young (22 in Oct), he's played a full year in the AHL GP66 G25 A27 Pts52. I just like him for that position, Western Conference new division next year.
- LeftCoaster

Have you seen him play? I'm just wondering if he's not to similar of a prospect to Gaunce?

Totally agree.

Also, how is it that Bob Cole still has a job with CBC?
- 1970vintage

His voice is still legendary, but he is well past his prime.

Have you seen him play? I'm just wondering if he's not to similar of a prospect to Gaunce?
- AlexF

Yes I have, big lanky guy who skates well, good on the dot.

We need a third line center, he's a first round pick, he's a center, he's 6'3" 205lbs, he's young (22 in Oct), he's played a full year in the AHL GP66 G25 A27 Pts52. I just like him for that position, Western Conference new division next year.
- LeftCoaster

Brett Connelly 6'2" 200lbs 21years AHL GP71 G31 A32 63pts belongs back in BC. I likes my Players out of the W.

No way any of the big 4 (Crosby, Stamkos, Ovechkin, Tavares) ever get traded. Forget stats and the hockey part of it, they're so identifiable with their teams that it would take something like how Gretzky was traded to happen. You don't trade generational or potential generational talents unless you're so cash-strapped that keeping them would sink the franchise and besides, by trading them, you're killing the franchise anyway by getting rid of your main ticket seller.
- DariusKnight

I think the Pens might look to shake things up a bit if they get dumped out of the playoffs in 4 or 5 games. That said, they need scoring and can't seem to get it from a team top-heavy with offensive juggernauts. Maybe a coaching change is required. Definitely upgrades at the back-end.

Brett Connelly 6'2" 200lbs 21years AHL GP71 G31 A32 63pts belongs back in BC. I likes my Players out of the W.
- thundachunk

He's a RW'er, we need a natural center. That said, I'd love to have him too!!

Brett Connelly 6'2" 200lbs 21years AHL GP71 G31 A32 63pts belongs back in BC. I likes my Players out of the W.
- thundachunk

You must not be a fan of Gillis' drafting then.

Yes I have, big lanky guy who skates well, good on the dot.
- LeftCoaster

You know, this is always underrated it seems. It dictates possession, which is important at even strength but critical on special teams.

I think the Pens might look to shake things up a bit if they get dumped out of the playoffs in 4 or 5 games. That said, they need scoring and can't seem to get it from a team top-heavy with offensive juggernauts. Maybe a coaching change is required. Definitely upgrades at the back-end.
- AlexF

They might trade Malkin, because he's UFA in a year and probably going to want a deal similar to Ovechkin/Crosby. I think they need more of an upgrade in goal then defense, maybe sign Smith and trade MAF.

I think the Pens might look to shake things up a bit if they get dumped out of the playoffs in 4 or 5 games. That said, they need scoring and can't seem to get it from a team top-heavy with offensive juggernauts. Maybe a coaching change is required. Definitely upgrades at the back-end.
- AlexF

Credit to Boston and Rask. This wasn't an issue for 2 rounds.

You must not be a fan of Gillis' drafting then.
- AlexF

True

He's a RW'er, we need a natural center. That said, I'd love to have him too!!
- LeftCoaster

I was thinking of him on the 2nd/1st line.

Credit to Boston and Rask. This wasn't an issue for 2 rounds.
- golfingsince

All due respect to NYI and OTT but that was literally the easiest first 2 rounds any of the remaining 4 teams had, and the easiest they could have devised if they asked for it.