yeah but Spezza really bent them over the table and gave them a good (frank)ing. it was going to be hard enough to get a return on him anyway. but now knowing that this guy will simply reject most deals unless it's to one of his 2-3 preferred destinations? they're (frank)ed. if you're Dallas... what are you gonna offer? you're going to offer a pile of poop.
- DoubleDown

Yep, he (frank)ed them good....

You should watch videos on Nylander, his offensive instincts, skating and puck skills are elite. He also has a very good wrist shot. The most offensively talented player in the draft.
- peddy-93

I like the pick... high upside for sure

Erhoff??? Makes more sense then Dan Boyle

Love that people are still willing to give up on Kadri still. 50 point season last year and still was inconsistent.
- lotempio8119

well at least he's getting traded for a 23 yr old and an 18 yr old

You should watch videos on Nylander, his offensive instincts, skating and puck skills are elite. He also has a very good wrist shot. The most offensively talented player in the draft.
- peddy-93

Of course.

You should watch videos on Nylander, his offensive instincts, skating and puck skills are elite. He also has a very good wrist shot. The most offensively talented player in the draft.
- peddy-93

who was that kid that got drafted that has the youtube video of him walking around juggling the puck? that's an impressive video.

Erhoff??? Makes more sense then Dan Boyle
- lotempio8119

It really doesnt, erhoff.shoots left, boyle.is right

who was that kid that got drafted that has the youtube video of him walking around juggling the puck? that's an impressive video.
- Rockhead_37

That Russian kid. Where'd he go? CBJ?

Agreed. He should have accepted the Nashville deal IMHO. He was very well paid by the Sens and requested a trade to a smaller hockey market. No Canadian teams? Fine, but saying no to Nashville? GFY Spezza.
- Not_Yan

The guy only has 1 year left on his deal. Just go somewhere else, play it out, then pick your destination.

Of course.
- Pecafan Fan

If your team drafted him, you would've said the same thing.

What happened to Del Zotto's game?

Reportedly going to be dealt or left unqualified by Preds.

That Russian kid. Where'd he go? CBJ?
- iTOLDu

no i think he was american....

surprised we didnt draft him.

Of course.
- Pecafan Fan

2nd to the guy the Habs got...of course

Yay more players that can't move the puck out of the zone!
- peddy-93

Maybe if the forwards werent out at the red line it would be easier...been one of the biggest problems for years.

The guy only has 1 year left on his deal. Just go somewhere else, play it out, then pick your destination.
- systemtool

think it was Doug Wilson in SJ who said something like "i want players who want to play here, not just live here." thought it was interesting. we always talk about how some teams have such an easy time attracting the best players. but there's the flip side to it.

It really doesnt, erhoff.shoots left, boyle.is right
- DougGilmour_93

Boyle on a second pairing would be nice. Cant see him playing with Dion. Rielly and Gardiner will get a shot up there.

If your team drafted him, you would've said the same thing.
- Nylanders_Flow

No.

I'd wait to actually see the guy play and wouldn't rely on a youtube compilation video.

But that's just me.

I just don't see Phaneuf having any trade value with the contract he has. As you can see with the Gagner move yesterday, it is very hard to move under-performing salaries unless you are taking on a similar contract in return or getting nothing in return. I think that with the length and price of his contract Phaneuf is close to immovable for the time being. But I have been surprised before.

think it was Doug Wilson in SJ who said something like "i want players who want to play here, not just live here." thought it was interesting. we always talk about how some teams have such an easy time attracting the best players. but there's the flip side to it.
- DoubleDown

Don't sign the NMC contracts...teams shouldn't complain when they don't waive.

2nd to the guy the Habs got...of course
- Garnie

No idea what that russian guy they drafted can/can't do.

Of course.
- Pecafan Fan

Not saying cuz Leafs drafted him, but a lot of scouts said pre-draft he had the highest offensive upside.

Hope_Smoke ‏@Hope_Smoke
Ritchie v Nylander rankings Mckenzie 6th/9th, Button 16th/9th, Pronman 18th/3rd, THN 9th/6th, McKeen's 9th/8th FC 7th/4th. Why the surprise?

Nylander ranked higher on 5/6

No.

I'd wait to actually see the guy play and wouldn't rely on a youtube compilation video.

But that's just me.
- Pecafan Fan

stop it, that makes too much sense for HB

who was that kid that got drafted that has the youtube video of him walking around juggling the puck? that's an impressive video.
- Rockhead_37

Sonny Milano, ya his stick tricks are pretty unreal. CBJ got him

No idea what that russian guy they drafted can/can't do.
- Pecafan Fan

I know, just being my Richard self