I agree too , RNH as our primary offensive centre would put Horvat in a nice secondary spot with the Twins playing primarily out of the 3 line spot would allow for a more watchable year and not give up on the switch to being younger and faster. Also with RNH here next year it would alleviate the perceived need to resign the Twins
- onesmallleap

Never heard of it?
- LeftCoaster

Doesn't surprise me. The story of babies being prejudice came out about 2-3 months ago.

Doesn't surprise me. The story of babies being prejudice came out about 2-3 months ago.
- manvanfan

I just can't bring myself to watch a "soccer" game, it's too boring.

I just can't bring myself to watch a "soccer" game, it's too boring.
- LeftCoaster

diving all over the place

I just can't bring myself to watch a "soccer" game, it's too boring.
- LeftCoaster

It's not for everyone. I always find it funny when people say it's so boring. You see the fans and no one is on their phones, chant the entire match.

Yet you see a hockey game on TV and half the place is staring at their phones.

It's a different game, much more technical.

TSN has Chelsea vs Tottenham right now. Take a peak, might be surprised.

That 6M contract limit's the buyers for RNH. Why would he want to play in this sh*t show though?

JB & Chia Pet do have history, as long as it doesn't include high picks why not look at it?

It's not for everyone. I always find it funny when people say it's so boring. You see the fans and no one is on their phones, chant the entire match.

Yet you see a hockey game on TV and half the place is staring at their phones.

It's a different game, much more technical.

TSN has Chelsea vs Tottenham right now. Take a peak, might be surprised.
- manvanfan

I'd rather watch womens beach volleyball.

I'd rather watch womens beach volleyball.
- VanHockeyGuy

To each their own.

It's not for everyone. I always find it funny when people say it's so boring. You see the fans and no one is on their phones, chant the entire match.

Yet you see a hockey game on TV and half the place is staring at their phones.

It's a different game, much more technical.

TSN has Chelsea vs Tottenham right now. Take a peak, might be surprised.
- manvanfan

My father inlaw is a Jordy from Newcastle, poor guy, he's always trying to get me to watch it but I think you have to grow up with it to really be passionate about it like the Euro's are.

My father inlaw is a Jordy from Newcastle, poor guy, he's always trying to get me to watch it but I think you have to grow up with it to really be passionate about it like the Euro's are.
- LeftCoaster

Kind of like we are with hockey?

Kind of like we are with hockey?
- VanHockeyGuy

Yes....not many people around the world care about our sport

To each their own.
- manvanfan

5 min. highlight video is all I need.

1) Rasmus Dahlin, D, Frolunda (Swe.): Not only does he play that sweet, Karlsson-esque game, but Dahlin actually has some decent size at 6-foot-2 and 181 pounds. Expectations will be high, but the kid has the talent and vision to live up to them.
2) Andrei Svechnikov, RW, Barrie Colts (OHL): It’s going to be fun to see what Svechnikov can do with the Colts. He’s big, skilled and powerful, plus he’ll have a couple weapons to play off on a rebuilding team.
3) Joe Veleno, C, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL): Veleno captained Canada to gold at the Ivan Hlinka and though he probably tried to do too much at the start of the tourney, he finished strong. Veleno is smart, hard-working and he makes plays.
4) Adam Boqvist, D, Brynas (Swe.): One of the stars of the Ivan Hlinka, Boqvist helped Sweden to bronze over Russia. He’s a dynamic D-man with puck skills who doesn’t neglect his defensive duties.
5) Brady Tkachuk, LW, Boston University (Hockey East): He’s bigger than brother Matthew, but just as tough around the net. Tkachuk has loads of potential and it will be interesting to see what he can do as an NCAA freshman.
6) Filip Zadina, LW, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL): Selfishly, I love that Zadina is coming to Halifax, because it will make it easier for me to watch him. The talented winger has an unceasing motor and has consistently produced above his age.
7) Ryan McLeod, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): McLeod was fantastic in the OHL playoffs last year and has a lot of great elements to his game. He’s a smart kid and will take on a big role in ‘Sauga this year.
8) Quinn Hughes, D, University of Michigan (BigTen): A Kris Letang clone who stuck around Team USA for the whole WJSS, Hughes will bring all his puckmoving talent to Michigan this fall, where the Wolverines can use his skill.
9) Ty Smith, D, Spokane Chiefs (WHL): Another dynamic puckmover, Smith was great at the Ivan Hlinka and will be one to watch on a Chiefs team that has Kailer Yamamoto and Jaret Anderson-Dolan to play with up front.
10) Ryan Merkley, D, Guelph Storm (OHL): Merkley savaged the OHL in his rookie campaign after going first overall to the Storm. Plays the game a little loose right now, but the offensive rewards far outweigh the defensive risks.


One of those kids is gonna be a Canuck prospect next June, nice group!!

2 min. highlight video is all I need.
- Marwood

My father inlaw is a Jordy from Newcastle, poor guy, he's always trying to get me to watch it but I think you have to grow up with it to really be passionate about it like the Euro's are.
- LeftCoaster

It was the main sport I played as a youth. I was the only member in my family to enjoy soccer until my uncle a "scotsman" married into the family.

I like the technical side of the game. I like an italian team, which is the most technical league in the world. It's probably the most boring of all the top leagues too.

5 min. highlight video is all I need.
- Marwood

That's totally curable, we can get you up to ten minutes easily

5 min. highlight video is all I need.
- Marwood

My team scored 6 goals this week. Highlight package was only 3 minutes.

1) Rasmus Dahlin, D, Frolunda (Swe.): Not only does he play that sweet, Karlsson-esque game, but Dahlin actually has some decent size at 6-foot-2 and 181 pounds. Expectations will be high, but the kid has the talent and vision to live up to them.
2) Andrei Svechnikov, RW, Barrie Colts (OHL): It’s going to be fun to see what Svechnikov can do with the Colts. He’s big, skilled and powerful, plus he’ll have a couple weapons to play off on a rebuilding team.
3) Joe Veleno, C, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL): Veleno captained Canada to gold at the Ivan Hlinka and though he probably tried to do too much at the start of the tourney, he finished strong. Veleno is smart, hard-working and he makes plays.
4) Adam Boqvist, D, Brynas (Swe.): One of the stars of the Ivan Hlinka, Boqvist helped Sweden to bronze over Russia. He’s a dynamic D-man with puck skills who doesn’t neglect his defensive duties.
5) Brady Tkachuk, LW, Boston University (Hockey East): He’s bigger than brother Matthew, but just as tough around the net. Tkachuk has loads of potential and it will be interesting to see what he can do as an NCAA freshman.


One of those kids is gonna be a Canuck prospect next June, nice group!!
- LeftCoaster

And we probably won't pick lower than this

Blue Jays acquire right-hander Tom Koehler from Marlins for Gutierrez.

Never heard of him...for you Jays fans out there #notme

1) Rasmus Dahlin, D, Frolunda (Swe.): Not only does he play that sweet, Karlsson-esque game, but Dahlin actually has some decent size at 6-foot-2 and 181 pounds. Expectations will be high, but the kid has the talent and vision to live up to them.
2) Andrei Svechnikov, RW, Barrie Colts (OHL): It’s going to be fun to see what Svechnikov can do with the Colts. He’s big, skilled and powerful, plus he’ll have a couple weapons to play off on a rebuilding team.
3) Joe Veleno, C, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL): Veleno captained Canada to gold at the Ivan Hlinka and though he probably tried to do too much at the start of the tourney, he finished strong. Veleno is smart, hard-working and he makes plays.
4) Adam Boqvist, D, Brynas (Swe.): One of the stars of the Ivan Hlinka, Boqvist helped Sweden to bronze over Russia. He’s a dynamic D-man with puck skills who doesn’t neglect his defensive duties.
5) Brady Tkachuk, LW, Boston University (Hockey East): He’s bigger than brother Matthew, but just as tough around the net. Tkachuk has loads of potential and it will be interesting to see what he can do as an NCAA freshman.
6) Filip Zadina, LW, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL): Selfishly, I love that Zadina is coming to Halifax, because it will make it easier for me to watch him. The talented winger has an unceasing motor and has consistently produced above his age.
7) Ryan McLeod, C, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL): McLeod was fantastic in the OHL playoffs last year and has a lot of great elements to his game. He’s a smart kid and will take on a big role in ‘Sauga this year.
8) Quinn Hughes, D, University of Michigan (BigTen): A Kris Letang clone who stuck around Team USA for the whole WJSS, Hughes will bring all his puckmoving talent to Michigan this fall, where the Wolverines can use his skill.
9) Ty Smith, D, Spokane Chiefs (WHL): Another dynamic puckmover, Smith was great at the Ivan Hlinka and will be one to watch on a Chiefs team that has Kailer Yamamoto and Jaret Anderson-Dolan to play with up front.
10) Ryan Merkley, D, Guelph Storm (OHL): Merkley savaged the OHL in his rookie campaign after going first overall to the Storm. Plays the game a little loose right now, but the offensive rewards far outweigh the defensive risks.


One of those kids is gonna be a Canuck prospect next June, nice group!!
- LeftCoaster

This is what the 3rd year running that a Swedish D prospect has been the next Karlsson? They should probably temper there expectations and use OEL.

Just thinking capspace wise... with Bo getting probably 6m/year, Kane is easily gonna cost 6.5-7m/year (makes 6 right now)...not sure if we got the space to pick him up without dumping the Sedin's 14m/year.
- dbot

Bo will get his 5.5 mil contract out of the 8 mil in cap space from this year. That 8 mil plus the Sedins 14 mil makes it 22 mil in cap space not 14

Even though i'm not a fan, RNH would work for the right price.
- VanHockeyGuy

RNH for Tanev is a deal we should seriously consider. Tanev's soft play and injuries could be sheltered in EDM and we could use what RNH brings…never hurts to have too many decent centres.

RNH for Tanev is a deal we should seriously consider. Tanev's soft play and injuries could be sheltered in EDM and we could use what RNH brings…never hurts to have too many decent centres.
- LordHumungous

I'd rather give them Sutter, with RNH coming in (hypothetically) you'd have to get rid of a center and he's the worst of the bunch behind Nugent-Hopkins, Horvat and Henrik.

I also learned this morning that research shows, babies are in fact prejudice, who knew
- LeftCoaster

They are born hating the Leafs

They are born hating the Leafs
- VANTEL

I resemble that remark