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Habs also have 5 picks in the top 65, so either some interesting possibilities with keeping the picks or making some trades.

From my perspective, I just hope the Habs don't draft one of the top 2 D-men in the draft - they have been drafting D with first picks the last few years. And while I think that Grigorenko might have the most potential (after Yakupov), I also think he might be the biggest "bust" risk.

I have been looking around at all the different mock drafts to get some sort of consensus, but it seems lots of shifting of rankings has been happening the last few weeks.

If you are into looking over mock drafts, or just want some insight as to who might be available when your team drafts, there is a Mock Draft Database that lists most of the "bigger" ones, so you can go back and see who has updated theirs and when.

If it were up to me, I would order my picks as: Yakupov, Forsberg, and then Galchenyuk, with Murray and Dumba as the outside candidates (in that order) if the Habs decide to go D again this year.

I think the Habs take Forsberg.

The only caveat: if Roy is named as coach, then I think they are going to take Grigorenko.

(Or if they take Grigorenko, then they will hire Roy to coach.)

What do you think your team will do? What do you think your team should do?]]>
Habs also have 5 picks in the top 65, so either some interesting possibilities with keeping the picks or making some trades.

From my perspective, I just hope the Habs don't draft one of the top 2 D-men in the draft - they have been drafting D with first picks the last few years. And while I think that Grigorenko might have the most potential (after Yakupov), I also think he might be the biggest "bust" risk.

I have been looking around at all the different mock drafts to get some sort of consensus, but it seems lots of shifting of rankings has been happening the last few weeks.

If you are into looking over mock drafts, or just want some insight as to who might be available when your team drafts, there is a Mock Draft Database that lists most of the "bigger" ones, so you can go back and see who has updated theirs and when.

If it were up to me, I would order my picks as: Yakupov, Forsberg, and then Galchenyuk, with Murray and Dumba as the outside candidates (in that order) if the Habs decide to go D again this year.

I think the Habs take Forsberg.

The only caveat: if Roy is named as coach, then I think they are going to take Grigorenko.

(Or if they take Grigorenko, then they will hire Roy to coach.)

What do you think your team will do? What do you think your team should do?]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=600 Sat, 19 May 2012 12:57:40 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=600
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Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren updated the media today on several Flyers who were battling injuries and some that will required surgery...

Wayne Simmonds – Had surgery to repair broken left index finger. Recovery time is 4-6 weeks.

Matt Carle – Had surgery to repair torn stomach muscle. Recovery time is 4-6 weeks.

Claude Giroux – Had surgery on his right wrist to repair torn cartilage and surgery on his left wrist to remove bone spurs. Recovery time is 6 weeks.

Kimmo Timonen – Will have surgery next week to remove a disc fragment from his lower back. Full recovery is expected in 8-10 weeks.

James van Riemsdyk – Will have surgery next week to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. Recovery time is 6 weeks.]]> Flyers.NHL.com

Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren updated the media today on several Flyers who were battling injuries and some that will required surgery...

Wayne Simmonds – Had surgery to repair broken left index finger. Recovery time is 4-6 weeks.

Matt Carle – Had surgery to repair torn stomach muscle. Recovery time is 4-6 weeks.

Claude Giroux – Had surgery on his right wrist to repair torn cartilage and surgery on his left wrist to remove bone spurs. Recovery time is 6 weeks.

Kimmo Timonen – Will have surgery next week to remove a disc fragment from his lower back. Full recovery is expected in 8-10 weeks.

James van Riemsdyk – Will have surgery next week to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. Recovery time is 6 weeks.]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=597 Fri, 18 May 2012 08:35:40 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=597
Any speculation on his replacement? Besides Sutter of course.]]>
Any speculation on his replacement? Besides Sutter of course.]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=596 Fri, 18 May 2012 07:50:35 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=596
(In case anyone was wondering, I was then, as I am now, a deadhead and wouldn't be caught, uh, dead at a disco dance. ]]>
(In case anyone was wondering, I was then, as I am now, a deadhead and wouldn't be caught, uh, dead at a disco dance. ]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=595 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:46:46 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=595 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=594 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:12 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=594 http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=395920]]> http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=395920]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=593 Mon, 14 May 2012 08:28:50 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=593 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=592 Mon, 14 May 2012 08:23:40 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=592 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=591 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:50:51 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=591


Also got to say GO RUSH GO our national Lacross team is in the finals as well.]]>


Also got to say GO RUSH GO our national Lacross team is in the finals as well.]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=590 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:47:37 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=590
Second summer in a row out with a major injury. Is his wreckless style going to undermine his career? Or is this just an unfortunate coincidence?]]>
Second summer in a row out with a major injury. Is his wreckless style going to undermine his career? Or is this just an unfortunate coincidence?]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=589 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:40:14 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=589
Anyone have any thoughts on that?]]>
Anyone have any thoughts on that?]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=588 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:36:24 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=588
Yesterday Gillis (who just got a contract extension) supported Vigneault but dodged all contract related questions (Vigneault's is up next year).

Thoughts?]]>
Yesterday Gillis (who just got a contract extension) supported Vigneault but dodged all contract related questions (Vigneault's is up next year).

Thoughts?]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=587 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:15:34 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=587
"We won't know if it will happen until this summer," he said on Thursday, on the phone from his office at Mariucci Arena. "Hopefully, it will. The players and coaches want it. The facemask protects against eye injuries, but in some ways [the half-shields] will make the game safer. Players might have to get extra stitches in their chin. But I will trade that to prevent more serious injuries."

Those arguing to get rid of facemasks saying they make players feel invincible and contribute to hits to the head.

IMO: This is long overdue. Consider that leagues such as the United States Hockey League (Tier I Junior, USA) and British Columbia Hockey League (also an amateur junior circuit) allow the half shields. These two leagues are the primary feeder leagues for U.S.-based NCAA Division I programs, or at least those colleges east of the Mississippi.]]>
"We won't know if it will happen until this summer," he said on Thursday, on the phone from his office at Mariucci Arena. "Hopefully, it will. The players and coaches want it. The facemask protects against eye injuries, but in some ways [the half-shields] will make the game safer. Players might have to get extra stitches in their chin. But I will trade that to prevent more serious injuries."

Those arguing to get rid of facemasks saying they make players feel invincible and contribute to hits to the head.

IMO: This is long overdue. Consider that leagues such as the United States Hockey League (Tier I Junior, USA) and British Columbia Hockey League (also an amateur junior circuit) allow the half shields. These two leagues are the primary feeder leagues for U.S.-based NCAA Division I programs, or at least those colleges east of the Mississippi.]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=586 Tue, 08 May 2012 07:18:46 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=586 BETTMAN ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON SALE OF COYOTES

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday that the league has reached a preliminary agreement to sell the team to a group headed by former San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison.

From the sounds of it, there is still a long way to go as there is no new lease in place and from what I can gather, it sounds like one side or the other is talking about the City fronting something on the order of $20 Million a year. Something tells me that we have seen this movie before and Goldwater won't be happy about this, nor should they be.

I've seen people talking about how the fans in Phoenix are showing that they support the team through these playoffs. To those deluded fools I direct them to this: http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance

I predict that if the sale goes through, and with this year's post-season success, there will be an increase in season's ticket sales next year and perhaps the year after. Attendance will go up, and everyone will talk about how great it is, and how it just goes to show that it can work, yadda yadda yadda... But, a couple years later, when they miss the playoffs again, they will be right back in the deep deep red financially, and mister Jamison will be desperate to sell, or will be looking for more concessions from the city, or something else along those lines.]]> BETTMAN ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON SALE OF COYOTES

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday that the league has reached a preliminary agreement to sell the team to a group headed by former San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison.

From the sounds of it, there is still a long way to go as there is no new lease in place and from what I can gather, it sounds like one side or the other is talking about the City fronting something on the order of $20 Million a year. Something tells me that we have seen this movie before and Goldwater won't be happy about this, nor should they be.

I've seen people talking about how the fans in Phoenix are showing that they support the team through these playoffs. To those deluded fools I direct them to this: http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance

I predict that if the sale goes through, and with this year's post-season success, there will be an increase in season's ticket sales next year and perhaps the year after. Attendance will go up, and everyone will talk about how great it is, and how it just goes to show that it can work, yadda yadda yadda... But, a couple years later, when they miss the playoffs again, they will be right back in the deep deep red financially, and mister Jamison will be desperate to sell, or will be looking for more concessions from the city, or something else along those lines.]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=585 Fri, 04 May 2012 21:25:44 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=585
If there was EVER a time for the NY Islanders to make a huge impact trade or signing......this is the year. How much pressure would Nassau County be under to make something happen if the Islanders were one of the top teams in the NHL? Time is ticking and it's going to be a lot easier to disregard the Islanders if they suck and keep missing the playoffs.

Look at LA. First off that team has so much talent there is no excuse for the bad start. But Richards and Carter in the offseason.......had to give up some good players for each......guys they drafted and had high hopes for (Schenn, JJ, etc.). Could Snow do something like that for nash?

While I believe Lou and Parise want to get something done......no one can argue that after watching this years playoff that is one player that every GM in the NHL is drooling over. Who wouldn't want to slap a C on the guy and have him lead the team? He is going to get HUGE bucks this year and I have a sneaky suspicion Lou MIGHT not be able to pull this off. But damn Lou is good LOL.

Anyways, back to the real point. Parise's dad played for the Isles....they should have drafted him (not really relevant in this part of post), HE KNOWS THE AREA and KNOWS THAT LONG ISLAND IS AWESOME TO LIVE ON......hence all the guys that don't want to leave once they get there. So what is usually the hardest selling point.......is not even an issue which is much bigger than many think.

LL owes Snow for taking Rolston off his hands and helping him out. Could this be why? LL and ZP can't agree.....here's Snow with an Erhoff like move......um let's hope it ends better.

And finally the biggest reason he may want to come to Long Island? John Tavares. Although Matt Moulson and JT have a great chemistry.

Just throwing it out there. Besides some free agent signings on Defense.....ahh screw it I am gonna stop dreaming and get ready to get slapped back into reality......ready Geduf? GO !!]]>
If there was EVER a time for the NY Islanders to make a huge impact trade or signing......this is the year. How much pressure would Nassau County be under to make something happen if the Islanders were one of the top teams in the NHL? Time is ticking and it's going to be a lot easier to disregard the Islanders if they suck and keep missing the playoffs.

Look at LA. First off that team has so much talent there is no excuse for the bad start. But Richards and Carter in the offseason.......had to give up some good players for each......guys they drafted and had high hopes for (Schenn, JJ, etc.). Could Snow do something like that for nash?

While I believe Lou and Parise want to get something done......no one can argue that after watching this years playoff that is one player that every GM in the NHL is drooling over. Who wouldn't want to slap a C on the guy and have him lead the team? He is going to get HUGE bucks this year and I have a sneaky suspicion Lou MIGHT not be able to pull this off. But damn Lou is good LOL.

Anyways, back to the real point. Parise's dad played for the Isles....they should have drafted him (not really relevant in this part of post), HE KNOWS THE AREA and KNOWS THAT LONG ISLAND IS AWESOME TO LIVE ON......hence all the guys that don't want to leave once they get there. So what is usually the hardest selling point.......is not even an issue which is much bigger than many think.

LL owes Snow for taking Rolston off his hands and helping him out. Could this be why? LL and ZP can't agree.....here's Snow with an Erhoff like move......um let's hope it ends better.

And finally the biggest reason he may want to come to Long Island? John Tavares. Although Matt Moulson and JT have a great chemistry.

Just throwing it out there. Besides some free agent signings on Defense.....ahh screw it I am gonna stop dreaming and get ready to get slapped back into reality......ready Geduf? GO !!]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=584 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:18:21 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=584 Beasties boys member dies.

I just hope the group continues because even thought I am a metalhead ,hip hop needs them over the bull that is called Rap today.]]> Beasties boys member dies.

I just hope the group continues because even thought I am a metalhead ,hip hop needs them over the bull that is called Rap today.]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=583 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:54:07 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=583
The roster for Team Canada:

Evander Kane
Corey Perry
Jordan Eberle
Ryan Getzlaf ( C )
Andrew Ladd
John Tavares
Jamie Benn
Teddy Purcell
Ryan O'Reilly
Alexandre Burrows
Jeff Skinner
Patrick Sharp (A)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Duncan Keith
Dion Phaneuf (A)
Jay Bouwmeester
Luke Schenn
Marc Methot
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
(PK Subban - injured and out of the tournament)

Cam Ward
Matt Hackett
Devan Dubnyk


...

Not really great in goal. Not sure about the defence, but there are some great forwards on this team. Should be an interesting tournament.

---

The US team...

Kyle Palmieri
Bobby Ryan
Ryan Lasch
Cam Atkinson
Joey Crabb
Justin Abdelkader
Jim Slater
Kyle Okposo
J.T. Borwn
Paul Stastny
Patrick Dwyer
Nate Thompson
Max Pacioretty

Jeff Petry
Jack Johnson
Cam Fowler
Alex Goligoski
Justin Braun
Justin Faulk
Chris Butler

Richard Bachman
Jimmy Howard
John Curry

...

This makes me feel a lot better about Canada's forwards. Goaltending is good on this team, and the defence is interesting... not great, but a few really big names...]]>
The roster for Team Canada:

Evander Kane
Corey Perry
Jordan Eberle
Ryan Getzlaf ( C )
Andrew Ladd
John Tavares
Jamie Benn
Teddy Purcell
Ryan O'Reilly
Alexandre Burrows
Jeff Skinner
Patrick Sharp (A)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Duncan Keith
Dion Phaneuf (A)
Jay Bouwmeester
Luke Schenn
Marc Methot
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
(PK Subban - injured and out of the tournament)

Cam Ward
Matt Hackett
Devan Dubnyk


...

Not really great in goal. Not sure about the defence, but there are some great forwards on this team. Should be an interesting tournament.

---

The US team...

Kyle Palmieri
Bobby Ryan
Ryan Lasch
Cam Atkinson
Joey Crabb
Justin Abdelkader
Jim Slater
Kyle Okposo
J.T. Borwn
Paul Stastny
Patrick Dwyer
Nate Thompson
Max Pacioretty

Jeff Petry
Jack Johnson
Cam Fowler
Alex Goligoski
Justin Braun
Justin Faulk
Chris Butler

Richard Bachman
Jimmy Howard
John Curry

...

This makes me feel a lot better about Canada's forwards. Goaltending is good on this team, and the defence is interesting... not great, but a few really big names...]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=582 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:02:51 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=582 http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shu...20394.html

Shocking story, considering how well like he was in the community.

My prayers go out to his family and friends.]]> http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shu...20394.html

Shocking story, considering how well like he was in the community.

My prayers go out to his family and friends.]]> http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=581 Wed, 02 May 2012 09:18:36 -0600 http://fansspeakout.net/fsofhl/showthread.php?tid=581
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