I wonder if this Luongo deal will cost Gillis or Gilman their job. One of them is more of the contract specialist...
- 1970vintage

I don't think it should, that deal was signed a long time ago. IMO the lowering of the salary cap next year is garbage, and a few teams are getting punished for it.

The Irony is that many teams that were willing to play a full season are now paying for the loss in revenue of a shortened season in the form of a set lower cap for next year.

Never trade Schneider within the division unless it's a serious overpayment, which that isn't at all.
- LeftCoaster

I still can't believe Gillis is looking at trading Schneider. Unless the return is off the charts, this is going to be a huge @#$@# mistake.

DCT, step away from the ledge

Trade Vantel and Bieksa#3 at the draft please!!

Trade Vantel and Bieksa#3 at the draft please!!
- golfingsince

Trade Vantel and Bieksa#3 at the draft please!!
- golfingsince

Someone come up with a proposal to send them to Philly!

Trade Vantel and Bieksa#3 at the draft please!!
- golfingsince

The return better be off the charts

I still can't believe Gillis is looking at trading Schneider. Unless the return is off the charts, this is going to be a huge @#$@# mistake.

DCT, step away from the ledge
- Zogg

Preach it brother!

The return better be off the charts
- Bieksa#3

Likely will be, cap hit is minimal.

Really don't think people understand why we don't take BC boys in the first round. Think of how much pressure that would put an 18-year old having to play for his hometown team with how rabid THIS fanbase is...
- DariusKnight

That's a fair point, although it can be said that there is always going to be expectations and pressure, especially in hockey mad markets. Gallagher played lights out, despite playing in one of the most pressure filled markets in the NHL; Lucic has also thrived in Boston, which is another tough market to play in. I think it all depends on the individual and their mental make-up, and I feel that can be determined through due diligence in the initial interview/assessment process.

Preach it brother!
- Nucker101

If the return is good I think it's the only move. However, we're all entitled to our own opinions.

Preach it brother!
- Nucker101

This is starting to become a gong show extraordinaire

Likely will be, cap hit is minimal.
- golfingsince

I guess they do need defense. Coutourier, B Schenn, Giroux, 11th and the keys to homers daughters bedroom.

Thoughts, to much? Fair? Not enough?

That's a fair point, although it can be said that there is always going to be expectations and pressure, especially in hockey mad markets. Gallagher played lights out, despite playing in one of the most pressure filled markets in the NHL; Lucic has also thrived in Boston, which is another tough market to play in. I think it all depends on the individual and their mental make-up, and I feel that can be determined through due diligence in the initial interview/assessment process.
- Zogg

Again, that's not exactly their hometown, where family and friends would see them everyday and remind them of mistakes/missed opportunities. Learning the NHL game is hard enough without having to add hometown expectations/pressure on top of it at the start of your career.

Never trade Schneider within the division unless it's a serious overpayment, which that isn't at all.
- LeftCoaster

It's called being realistic. I think gillis should acquire top end talent with 3 year ELC's the 7th Overall, and Klefbom accomplish that.

Couturier is up for a raise next year, Paajarvi this year, and out of those two I'd say Couturier is the most expensive option.

They can remove Schroeder and add the 24th overall, but that's another ELC the team is losing.

Enough of the draft, let's discuss draught.
- golfingsince

Tried a couple of Ontario brews recently, Mill Street Lemon Tea Beer and Original Organic Lager. The lager was a bit yeasty, almost nutty smelling but was a bit disappointing, not much flavor. The lemon tea beer was like drinking an iced tea with lemon, but with a beer twist. If I had a choice between drinking iced tea beer or plain iced tea I'd take the beer, but sorry Mill Street, I would pass on buying either I these.

I guess they do need defense. Coutourier, B Schenn, Giroux, 11th and the keys to homers daughters bedroom.

Thoughts, to much? Fair? Not enough?
- Bieksa#3

Throw in a Bryzgalov bobblehead, a Bobby Clarke signed phallic garden gnome, and a cheesesteak smoothie and it's a done deal...

I guess they do need defense. Coutourier, B Schenn, Giroux, 11th and the keys to homers daughters bedroom.

Thoughts, to much? Fair? Not enough?
- Bieksa#3

I haven't seen her pics so I'm not in a position to say.

I haven't seen her pics so I'm not in a position to say.
- golfingsince

Anyone have pics?

Tried a couple of Ontario brews recently, Mill Street Lemon Tea Beer and Original Organic Lager. The lager was a bit yeasty, almost nutty smelling but was a bit disappointing, not much flavor. The lemon tea beer was like drinking an iced tea with lemon, but with a beer twist. If I had a choice between drinking iced tea beer or plain iced tea I'd take the beer, but sorry Mill Street, I would pass on buying either I these.
- 1970vintage

I haven't been very adventurous lately, so I've been drinking Czechvar. With this warm weather i think i'll try some summer brews, just need time to find a patio.

Anyone have pics?
- Gullzy

catch 22, you need the keys to her bedroom.

Tried a couple of Ontario brews recently, Mill Street Lemon Tea Beer and Original Organic Lager. The lager was a bit yeasty, almost nutty smelling but was a bit disappointing, not much flavor. The lemon tea beer was like drinking an iced tea with lemon, but with a beer twist. If I had a choice between drinking iced tea beer or plain iced tea I'd take the beer, but sorry Mill Street, I would pass on buying either I these.
- 1970vintage

Where did you acquire this beverage?

BTW if you guys want to kill time tonight before tomorrow's festivities I'd suggest watching This is the end. (frank)ing hilarious.

I haven't seen her pics so I'm not in a position to say.
- golfingsince

You should be looking at the guys not girls.
Really nothing kesler worthy so I say no

So Ballard and Edler gone
- Bieksa#3

I would hope Ballard is gone whether Edler is traded or not.

He's not a $4.2 million D and never will be one. Better to be rid of that contract.

If any of you guys are on twitter follow me @Gullzy, I like twitter....