I don't think there is such a thing as a safe bet in later rounds. It's the same approach, draft who you think is the best players. And trying to hit a homerun in the first round is a bad strategy. Take the best player.
- MJL

I think you could say the opposite but it's probably because of roles they play on their current teams that play into their current rankings.

This blog is unbelievable. I feel bad by not reading all of it. It's just an overload but Im def bookmarking this somehow

Thorough. Great list. Thanks Bill, now we'll be able to know what the Flyers & other teams are getting when we hear the names called.

Tremendous work. I'm a huge fan of Pesce from UNH

This blog is unbelievable. I feel bad by not reading all of it. It's just an overload but Im def bookmarking this somehow
- Just5

Bill is a machine.

Wonder what he is like in bed

Thorough. Great list. Thanks Bill, now we'll be able to know what the Flyers & other teams are getting when we hear the names called.
- flyler

Its funny because I havent come across any kind of list on the internet. However our own guy here puts it out like its nothing.

This place might get annoying sometimes, but informative it always shall be. Bill is our Gandalf. The White.

Lunqvist visibly frustrated

That lovely Tortorella "What the hell this isn't supposed to happen" look

Lunqvist visibly frustrated

That lovely Tortorella "What the hell this isn't supposed to happen" look
- Giroux_Is_God

One game in the series with less than three goals. All hail the king.

Now thats a sexy anthem performance in Chicago.

Holy poop, well done!

Rangers eliminated, now if Boston can knock off the Pens my world will be a better place!

Rangers eliminated, now if Boston can knock off the Pens my world will be a better place!
- BiggE

Detriot vs Boston would be a pretty damn good battle imo.

Boston will make Pittsburgh show their grit, we will see just how much Murray, Iginla and Morrow can contribute.

Bill is a machine.

Wonder what he is like in bed
- flyer_nutter

Detriot vs Boston would be a pretty damn good battle imo.

Boston will make Pittsburgh show their grit, we will see just how much Murray, Iginla and Morrow can contribute.
- flyer_nutter

Have been waiting for a Pitt-Boston playoff matchup for 4 years. Hate to admit that

Portland vs Halifax for the Memorial Cup which will be on the NHL Network Sunday at 7pm

Have been waiting for a Pitt-Boston playoff matchup for 4 years. Hate to admit that
- Just5

If the Flyers are out, my dream matchup is Coyotes vs Panthers.

Canucks apparently looking at Eakins, and our old friend John-we did a lot of good things - Stevens.

Canucks apparently looking at Eakins, and our old friend John-we did a lot of good things - Stevens.
- flyer_nutter

Stevens deserves a 2nd chance. Eakins is also deserving he's also earned it and put his time in with the AHL.

nutter you crack me up!

Stevens deserves a 2nd chance. Eakins is also deserving he's also earned it and put his time in with the AHL.
- ob18

Of the last five Stanley Cup winning coaches, 4 were in(at least) their second head coaching gig. Stevens certainly should get another shot.

Rangers eliminated, now if Boston can knock off the Pens my world will be a better place!
- BiggE

A Rangers fan posted a very interesting link about the cap-recapture provision in the new CBA. Basically, it punishes large market teams for the long-term contracts they agreed with players, ironically approved by the league. It should be a very interesting offseason. Also, a little nugget written by Brooks about the Flyers, which is interesting, but not very likely.


http://www.nypost.com/p/s...rs_ozS6X20iDeRrV2GCHu1uCO

A Rangers fan posted a very interesting link about the cap-recapture provision in the new CBA. Basically, it punishes large market teams for the long-term contracts they agreed with players, ironically approved by the league. It should be a very interesting offseason. Also, a little nugget written by Brooks about the Flyers, which is interesting, but not very likely.


http://www.nypost.com/p/s...rs_ozS6X20iDeRrV2GCHu1uCO
- ravishingone

Yep. Teams found a loophole in Gary Bettman's wonderful 2005 CBA and exploited it, so Bettman made a point to punish teams for contracts that were totally legal and league approved retroactively.

Yep. Teams found a loophole in Gary Bettman's wonderful 2005 CBA and exploited it, so Bettman made a point to punish teams for contracts that were totally legal and league approved retroactively.
- Jsaquella

It is really unbelievable because he basically is punishing the teams who the casual fan recognizes and generally tunes in to watch. The Debs are particularly screwed with Kovy. Its going to be interesting to see the list of players who will be bought out when it is all said and done. Unfortunately, I believe Bryz will eventually be on that list. I wonder if Richards and Carter eventually get on the list? Carter's contract in particular is more structured to circumvent the cap.

I was all for the Weber offer sheet. However, with this new provision, I'm thankful the Preds matched.

Yep. Teams found a loophole in Gary Bettman's wonderful 2005 CBA and exploited it, so Bettman made a point to punish teams for contracts that were totally legal and league approved retroactively.
- Jsaquella

Interesting that luucko says that they want bryz back, but its " up to bryz"...WTF does that mean?

Interesting that luucko says that they want bryz back, but its " up to bryz"...WTF does that mean?
- isaiah520

He has said a lot about the media which is probably deserved but he also said some things about the city as well. Regardless if any of it he truly said or was taken out of context it can be argued that he probably isn't too thrilled to be playing in Philly right now. Wouldn't surprise me to see the organization gauge his commitment to the team, community etc and go from there.