5'8 165 is just too small in a league where guys will have 20-40 pounds on him.

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.
- DariusKnight

Like I said, I think it should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis, and ultimately determined through a thorough screening process. There are some players who would love to play in their hometowns, even to start their careers, so there is no blueprint to follow. Again, I think a player's mental make-up/toughness can be ascertained through what is now an extensive review process.

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.
- Fosco

Would you trade Edler + 24th for 3rd plus Malone (Tampa holds 2 mill in salary)

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.
- golfingsince

I tried Rickards Shandy a while back it was quite nice a good hot day beverage.

Did they buy out Luongo yet???

5'8 165 is just too small in a league where guys will have 20-40 pounds on him.
- robpat

We already have a 5'9" in Schroeder with hockey sense.

I tried Rickards Shandy a while back it was quite nice a good hot day beverage.
- robpat

I'll give it a try, as long as it doesn't come with the notorious Rickards rumble.

Did they buy out Dipietro yet???
- jimmc7722

Not sure

We already have a 5'9" in Schroeder with hockey sense.
- manvanfan

Exactly you think they get pushed around now? I hear good things about Madison Bowey anyone see him play this year?

Someone come up with a proposal to send them to Philly!
- Nucker101

VANTEL and Bieksa#3 for the man in the box and future considerations, if the Flyers win the cup we get another fan to be determined later.

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.
- golfingsince

I've been pimping a shandy beer lately from Austria, Stigl grapefruit. It's only 2.5% alc but that means you can drink like 30 of them!

Where did you acquire this beverage?
- robpat

I work one day per week at a liquor store so I get to try LOTS of things

I've been pimping a shandy beer lately from Austria, Stigl grapefruit. It's only 2.5% alc but that means you can drink like 30 of them!
- 1970vintage

Maybe when I was younger, don't have the time or desire to drink that many.

How does it taste? I wouldn't mind a nice beer that I could have a few in the evening without really getting a buzz.

I've been pimping a shandy beer lately from Austria, Stigl grapefruit. It's only 2.5% alc but that means you can drink like 30 of them!
- 1970vintage

That actually sounds quite nice I could have 1 while watching my kids play in the back yard...

I totally agree about Petan. Too many people are passing on him cause of his size.

I work one day per week at a liquor store so I get to try LOTS of things
- 1970vintage

Are they selling it in the BC liquor store?

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.
- DariusKnight

If you bring them along right then I don't tionk that's an issue.


I also feel playing for the team you have always wanted to suit up for gives you the little extra battle when it gets tough.

5'8 165 is just too small in a league where guys will have 20-40 pounds on him.
- robpat

He'll be an nhl 5'10 185 in no time

Maybe when I was younger, don't have the time or desire to drink that many.

How does it taste? I wouldn't mind a nice beer that I could have a few in the evening without really getting a buzz.
- golfingsince

It's freaking delicious! I never have more than one or two either, and it's nutritious.

I've been pimping a shandy beer lately from Austria, Stigl grapefruit. It's only 2.5% alc but that means you can drink like 30 of them!
- 1970vintage

On tape here in Calgary and you can get an 80oz cooler for around 20 bucks at happy hour

It's freaking delicious! I never have more than one or two either, and it's nutritious.
- 1970vintage

Thanks for the heads up. I'm gonna go out and buy a couple now.

You should have feedback in about an hour.

Are they selling it in the BC liquor store?
- robpat

Yeah, www.bcliquorstores.com/pr...t-catalogue?search=stiegl

Yeah, www.bcliquorstores.com/pr...t-catalogue?search=stiegl
- 1970vintage

Sweet thanks.

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

I couldnt agree more, Especially considering the fire power those boys will have in another two years. Very bad idea. Unless we get one of RNH, Hall, Or Eberle in return , dont even consider it.

On tape here in Calgary and you can get an 80oz cooler for around 20 bucks at happy hour
- IanEsplen

If only i had time off to come out to Calgary, been a few years since I left. Loved to head out to High River area on he motorcycle and stop at one of the many biker bars for a cold one!