So one days grace before having to lose another scrub to waivers. I wonder if the Kings would claim Gagner?
- 1970vintage

Prolly

Wasn’t being serious. Just that there seems to be a black hole above the city of angels right now and everything seems to be getting sucked up. Could be the perfect time to off-load a contract or two
- 1970vintage

Benning is a genius.

Johnson: “He’s a mature kid and has a mature game. You wouldn’t see him playing on the top line at a good program at Northeastern and think he’s a freshman. He’s quick and has a heavy stick for a guy who’s not big in stature. He’s a competitor, but has a really good skill set. The details of the game come naturally to him, which isn’t shocking considering his pedigree. There’s really no limit there. It’s going to be exciting to watch his progression not just year to year, but month to month. That’s how much he’s improving"

Guessing Ryan Johnson.

Johnson: “He’s a mature kid and has a mature game. You wouldn’t see him playing on the top line at a good program at Northeastern and think he’s a freshman. He’s quick and has a heavy stick for a guy who’s not big in stature. He’s a competitor, but has a really good skill set. The details of the game come naturally to him, which isn’t shocking considering his pedigree. There’s really no limit there. It’s going to be exciting to watch his progression not just year to year, but month to month. That’s how much he’s improving"

Guessing Ryan Johnson.
- manvanfan

Madden?

Madden?
- VANTEL

Yup, That's correct. I like his game. Has some skill with a bit of tenacity in it. Especially around the net.

Yup, That's correct. I like his game. Has some skill with a bit of tenacity in it. Especially around the net.
- manvanfan

I have seen some nice write ups about him from Cam Robinson and Ryan Biech. The boys did their homework before drafting him when it was the unpopular choice.

Dipietro traded to Ottawa 67s

I have seen some nice write ups about him from Cam Robinson and Ryan Biech. The boys did their homework before drafting him when it was the unpopular choice.
- VANTEL

Wasn't on my radar!

They are drafting a lot better in American born players than Canadian.

Dipietro traded to Ottawa 67s
- VANTEL

Trades are happening earlier this season than usual.

Wasn't on my radar!

They are drafting a lot better in American born players than Canadian.
- manvanfan

That is okay because the US seems to have a better program at this time.

That is okay because the US seems to have a better program at this time.
- VANTEL

I think the US is closing in but when it comes to top end players, I think American's are being a bit overrated.

Benning is a genius.
- manvanfan

I have seen some nice write ups about him from Cam Robinson and Ryan Biech. The boys did their homework before drafting him when it was the unpopular choice.
- VANTEL

Apart from Carol, they are pretty much the only two guys who write articles that I read. Cam and Ryan are awesome.

Wasn't on my radar!

They are drafting a lot better in American born players than Canadian.
- manvanfan

Should we pencil him in as the third line C next year?

I know a few people that work in the Oilers organization...many on the outside don't know alot of the inner workings of the club.

Yes, Chia has made some bonehead moves. But he also had that club 60 min away from the conference finals not two years ago. If they would have got the Kesler goaltender interference call right (plus a rash of other calls) on Talbot they would have made the conference finals. But that's neither here nor there now.

Two biggest obviously were the Hall and Eberle trades. Well on Hall he pretty much needed to go. He wasn't good in the room after McDavid got there as it was clear that the organization wanted it to be McDavids team and Hall didn't like that and there was a monumental amount of pouting over it on and off the ice. So Moving Hall I could see. The return? Well, it didn't look so bad when they were 1 game away from the conference finals.

Eberle? The local media/fans basically traded that guy. After Eberle's no show in the PO's a few years back the public/media outcry to trade him was out of control. Every time Chia was cornered in the media it's 'you gonna trade Eberle' 10 freakin times. So he did. Strome was showing signs of moving up on the Isles depth chart but to no avail in EDM. Lucic was not a good signing. CHia figured Lucic and Strome could easily replace Eberle's lost reg. season points but it was a gamble that just didn't work out. Al GM's make them. Plus Talbot has fluttered due to being way overplayed.

Bottom line is if the Oil make it in this year (I think they will) Chia will be around for another year or two. If not, he's gone pretty basic. I'm not even an Olier fan and it's pretty easy to piss all over them for their faults over the past 10 years or so. But really, they are only a few players away from getting back in to the mix.
- LordHumungous

STFU.

Should we pencil him in as the third line C next year?
- 1970vintage

Forget the pencil, put it in ink.😁
All prospects should and will be on the roster in their 1st year of pro.

Forget the pencil, put it in ink.😁
All prospects should and will be on the roster in their 1st year of pro.
- Reubenkincade

Got it!

Who gets waived or traded today, to make room for Beagles return?

Pouliot Gagner(returned to minors) Gaudette (minors) Gudbranson(IR) Biega?

STFU.
- Marwood

Well said.

Who gets waived or traded today, to make room for Beagles return?

Pouliot Gagner(returned to minors) Gaudette (minors) Gudbranson(IR) Biega?
- Reubenkincade

all of the above

Seattle is in.

The Seattle expansion vote by the Board of Governors was unanimous, not surprisingly. The NHL has its 32nd team.

The Seattle expansion vote by the Board of Governors was unanimous, not surprisingly. The NHL has its 32nd team.


- LeftCoaster

Nice!

Would be great to go down for a Canucks/Seahawks weekend

Nice!

Would be great to go down for a Canucks/Seahawks weekend
- NewYorkNuck

I'm buyin season tickets

I'm buyin season tickets
- LeftCoaster

Hope you put down a deposit, I think there’s a waiting list...