Good job Stu. Your comments are always welcome in Esplan land
- Bieksa#3

Thanks! I try to pop by there every once in a while. It's always fun

Remember us little folk when you become a big wig in the NHL media ok?
- Artyukhin76

I don't know if that's in the cards, but if it is do you think I could ever forget you?

Are you guys buying out Malone?
- Orpik44

I think it'll depend on whether or not there's a trade market. His contract is perfect for a cap floor team.

Regardless, I don't think he'll be back.

Thanks, Arty! Thanks to you for being around since the beginning.
- Michael_Stuart

I'm like that peice of flem at the back of your throught, just can't cough it up.

Will there be any discussion as to the Game 6 fradulent theft in '04 by the NHL?
jk.
Carry on/congrats.
- FLflames34

I have no idea what you're talking about....

Thanks!

Congrats, let me know if you would like me to guest blog or if you need any writing tips.
- hankthetank

I would think so. We need the cap space!
- Artyukhin76

Wouldn't mind picking him up for the fact he won't be able to score at will on us. Incredible how he plays against us. Save the "what about the rest of the league" comments

Wouldn't mind picking him up for the fact he won't be able to score at will on us. Incredible how he plays against us. Save the "what about the rest of the league" comments
- Cptmjl

He'd be a great locker-room guy for you.

Thanks! I try to pop by there every once in a while. It's always fun
- Michael_Stuart

Congrats, Mike!

I would think so. We need the cap space!
- Artyukhin76

I think ohlund and brewer are more likely. If Ohlund retires early they get hit with cap recapture penalty since the deal was more then 6 yrs.

congratulaTIONS MIKE no doubt well deserved

looking forward to double write-ups now from here and on tbl website

enjoyed your writing / opinions very much since the start of this season

Congrats, Mike!
- Nucker101

Thanks, Nucker!

I think ohlund and brewer are more likely. If Ohlund retires early they get hit with cap recapture penalty since the deal was more then 6 yrs.
- Bieksa#3

Ohlund can't be bought out while injured and Brewer was more of an asset the Malone last season. So Malone is the best candidate.

I think ohlund and brewer are more likely. If Ohlund retires early they get hit with cap recapture penalty since the deal was more then 6 yrs.
- Bieksa#3

I don't see Ohlund leaving LTIR. Brewer is still necessary, because a lot of our defensive prospects aren't quite ready. On the contrary, Malone has become expendable due to the emergence of Panik/Palat/Connolly and whoever else.

congrats Michael! great opportunity and Lightning.nhl really lucked out with this signing.

honestly though, your articles are always a joy to read and the subsequent debates keep me on my phone at work often when I shouldn't be. lets hope arty trolls as much there as he does here.

can you give us a hint to your next roundtable discussion?

congrats Michael! great opportunity and Lightning.nhl really lucked out with this signing.

honestly though, your articles are always a joy to read and the subsequent debates keep me on my phone at work often when I shouldn't be. lets hope arty trolls as much there as he does here.

can you give us a hint to your next roundtable discussion?
- Boltdolt84

First of all, thanks for the kind words. This has been, and will continue to be, a great experience and opportunity for me. I can't thank Ek and the rest of the team here enough.

Secondly, I don't get the questions for the roundtable until mid-week. So, I'm not entirely sure what next week's will revolve around. If I was to hazard a guess, I would say the draft.

First of all, thanks for the kind words. This has been, and will continue to be, a great experience and opportunity for me. I can't thank Ek and the rest of the team here enough.

Secondly, I don't get the questions for the roundtable until mid-week. So, I'm not entirely sure what next week's will revolve around. If I was to hazard a guess, I would say the draft.
- Michael_Stuart

the more footage I watch of jones the more I wish we'd trade up and take him.. what are the chances florida passes on him?

the more footage I watch of jones the more I wish we'd trade up and take him.. what are the chances florida passes on him?
- Boltdolt84

Difficult to say. Tallon is a complete wildcard when it comes to drafting. Not that this will sway his decision, but the way Kane dangled his way through the SCF was incredible. There have been lots of comparisons between Drouin and Kane. Given that Tallon had a great deal of success with PK in Chicago, perhaps that factors in to where he goes with the second pick.

Regardless, Tampa is going to get one hell of a player in the three slot. Whether it's Jones, Drouin, Barkov, or Nichushkin, we're adding a great piece.

Difficult to say. Tallon is a complete wildcard when it comes to drafting. Not that this will sway his decision, but the way Kane dangled his way through the SCF was incredible. There have been lots of comparisons between Drouin and Kane. Given that Tallon had a great deal of success with PK in Chicago, perhaps that factors in to where he goes with the second pick.

Regardless, Tampa is going to get one hell of a player in the three slot. Whether it's Jones, Drouin, Barkov, or Nichushkin, we're adding a great piece.
- Michael_Stuart

this would be such a major improvement over this season

Hedman Carle
Salo Jones
Gudas Brewer
Barberio/Aulie

this would be such a major improvement over this season

Hedman Carle
Salo Jones
Gudas Brewer
Barberio/Aulie
- Boltdolt84

If we manage to land Jones, it would certainly shore up a number of issues. I still like Drouin.

If we manage to land Jones, it would certainly shore up a number of issues. I still like Drouin.
- Michael_Stuart

huge fan of Drouin as well but I think Nichushkin would be an ideal candidate for a Lecavalier replacement.. an extra center gives us trade potential with Johnson but id rather keep him. therefore praying for Jones

huge fan of Drouin as well but I think Nichushkin would be an ideal candidate for a Lecavalier replacement.. an extra center gives us trade potential with Johnson but id rather keep him. therefore praying for Jones
- Boltdolt84

Nichushkin plays primarily on the wing. Are you thinking of Barkov? If so, I'm right with you. Drafting a blog on Barkov right now. I'm very intrigued by him.

Nichushkin plays primarily on the wing. Are you thinking of Barkov? If so, I'm right with you. Drafting a blog on Barkov right now. I'm very intrigued by him.
- Michael_Stuart

wowsers.. yes sir, Barkov.. thought I wouldnt mind Nichushkin one bit

wowsers.. yes sir, Barkov.. thought I wouldnt mind Nichushkin one bit
- Boltdolt84

Jones, Barkov, Drouin, Nichushkin...all going to be good players.

CONGRATS MICHAEL, WELL DESERVED! It just seams like yesterday when the Bolts didn't have a writer on Hockey Buzz I remember you writing on the side blogs saying since the Lighting didn't have a blogger you wanted to give it a shot. Way to take the Bull by the horns and run with it! Keep it up