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[Anne_Thrax]

Is Kari Lettin-em-in still on goal at Dallas? I saw that Antti Niemi is going there too.

[Kid-Wicked]

Is Kari Lettin-em-in still on goal at Dallas? I saw that Antti Niemi is going there too.

yup. gm wants both to battle and split starts

[pieceofme]

Is Kari Lettin-em-in still on goal at Dallas? I saw that Antti Niemi is going there too.

yup. gm wants both to battle and split starts

$11m between the pair if them. Great top 6. Decent goaltenders, but too much invested in the both of them. Awful defense. Should be entertaining at least!

[chungasrevenge]

Claude's going to have fun with this D. Jakub Zboril, c'mon down! The bottom of the roster still sucks with the likes of Kelly, Talbot and Rinaldo. This Jake Debrusk kid is already pencilled in before D camp starts. We're gonna need a bigger cooler for this season.

[theglammerthebetter]

Its only us and vegas

That Bettman fucker better give us our team back

[jizzyjizim]

Its only us and vegas

That Bettman fucker better give us our team back

I'm cheering for you guys to get your team back, loved watching the Nords from back in the day, hope they keep the same logo and not switch it up like the Jets did.

[pieceofme]

Its only us and vegas

That Bettman fucker better give us our team back

If Quebec gets their team back it better be through expansion and not relocation.

[theglammerthebetter]

Its only us and vegas

That Bettman fucker better give us our team back

If Quebec gets their team back it better be through expansion and not relocation.

I dont care as long as we get one beggars cant be choosers

[Gritt]

Its only us and vegas

That Bettman fucker better give us our team back

I'm cheering for you guys to get your team back, loved watching the Nords from back in the day, hope they keep the same logo and not switch it up like the Jets did.

Screw the pacman logo. Use the uniforms they were going to switch to right before they moved. Those things were awesome.

[Kid-Wicked]

phoenix gets a two year lease. the same time the nhl will allow expansion.....or relocation.

ladies and gentlemen.....your las vegas coyotes

[chungasrevenge]

Wolf, any word from the Habs end on Foxboro tickets? I'm afraid to see the pricing. Surprised they aren't onsale yet.

Jake Debrusk at d camp:

[WOLF]

Wolf, any word from the Habs end on Foxboro tickets? I'm afraid to see the pricing. Surprised they aren't onsale yet.

Jake Debrusk at d camp:

Have not heard a thing. I actually forgot about it until you mentioned it.

I 'm in summer mode, though hockey pool books come out soon, so I need to get my mind back on the ice.

[WOLF]

No comments on the Leafs hiring Lou Lamoriello as GM? I was shocked. Thought he was a Devil for life and even had a minority ownership stake in the team.

I get that he's there to prep Kyle Dubas for the role, but really? He's 72, and has not had a good draft record, development record, or much success in the cap era (minus one flukey finals run).

As an opponent of the Leafs, I 'm pleased with the bad hire.

[Kid-Wicked]

toronto has over $20 million invested in the front office.

and no players.

LOL

that move debrusk made isn't that special. happens in beer league warmups daily.

[chungasrevenge]

Wolf, any word from the Habs end on Foxboro tickets? I'm afraid to see the pricing. Surprised they aren't onsale yet.

Jake Debrusk at d camp:

Have not heard a thing. I actually forgot about it until you mentioned it.

I 'm in summer mode, though hockey pool books come out soon, so I need to get my mind back on the ice.

I expect $100 to get in the building. Not sure the gouging is worth the atmosphere. d

I'm jonesing enough to follow development camp and just purchased tickets to preseason game against the Devils in Providence. Enough with the offseason already.

Maybe Franson? Erikkson/Subban could be shipped. In Don We Trust.

[pieceofme]

Wolf, any word from the Habs end on Foxboro tickets? I'm afraid to see the pricing. Surprised they aren't onsale yet.

Jake Debrusk at d camp:

Have not heard a thing. I actually forgot about it until you mentioned it.

I 'm in summer mode, though hockey pool books come out soon, so I need to get my mind back on the ice.

I expect $100 to get in the building. Not sure the gouging is worth the atmosphere. d

I'm jonesing enough to follow development camp and just purchased tickets to preseason game against the Devils in Providence. Enough with the offseason already.

Maybe Franson? Erikkson/Subban could be shipped. In Don We Trust.

What are your thoughts on Reilly Smith?

Thanks.

[chungasrevenge]

Not a fan of Reilly Smith and was happy with that trade. At least Hayes should bring some energy. Smith is soft, no physicality or net drive, floater, mentally check outs for long periods at a time to the point where you forget he's on the team for weeks, decent speed, good wrist shot. His 20 goals had more to do with Bergeron. Last year was a horror show for him. A fresh start might bring back some confidence.

[WOLF]

Not a fan of Reilly Smith and was happy with that trade. At least Hayes should bring some energy. Smith is soft, no physicality or net drive, floater, mentally check outs for long periods at a time to the point where you forget he's on the team for weeks, decent speed, good wrist shot. His 20 goals had more to do with Bergeron. Last year was a horror show for him. A fresh start might bring back some confidence.

He was a "throw in" in the Seguin trade, who had a hell of a first year with the B's. He parlayed that into a big payday - which is always a big mistake after ONE good year - and he had a disastrous season last year.

He's a 3rd line guy, who can fill in on the 2nd when hot, but he should not be considered a permanent "top 6 guy".

I thought the trade was even. In Smith I think the Panthers know what they are getting, and there will be less pressure on him in Miami. With Hayes, the Bruins get more upside, as well as a local boy who will be proud to put on the sweater.

It will probably wind up being a wash, but for now I give Boston a slight edge in the deal, given Hayes' potential and I assume hes cheaper than Smith.

[chungasrevenge]

Press conference tomorrow in Foxboro:

he event, which is slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. ET, will feature League personnel, as well as representatives from the Bruins and Canadiens.

Bruins Owner Jeremy Jacobs will be on hand, along with Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs, Bruins President Cam Neely, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney, New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft, and Bruins players Patrice Bergeron, Torey Krug and Jimmy Hayes.

Those in attendance will also include: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman; NHL Chief Operating Officer John Collins; NHLPA Divisional Player Representative Steve Webb; Montreal Canadiens Owner/President/CEO Geoff Molson; Montreal Canadiens General Manager Marc Bergevin; Bridgestone Vice President of Sports/Events Marketing Phil Pacsi; Montreal Canadiens Player Brian Flynn; Montreal Canadiens Alum & HHOF member Yvan Cournoyer.

BostonBruins.com will provide full coverage during and after the event through the website, Boston Bruins Mobile App, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Periscope.

A live stream of the event will be available online. Stay tuned to BostonBruins.com and on Twitter @NHLBruins for the link to the stream.

[pieceofme]

Not a fan of Reilly Smith and was happy with that trade. At least Hayes should bring some energy. Smith is soft, no physicality or net drive, floater, mentally check outs for long periods at a time to the point where you forget he's on the team for weeks, decent speed, good wrist shot. His 20 goals had more to do with Bergeron. Last year was a horror show for him. A fresh start might bring back some confidence.

Ha, that is a good way of describing Hayes as well!

http://alongtheboards.com/2015/03/flori ... hayes-rut/

[pieceofme]

Not a fan of Reilly Smith and was happy with that trade. At least Hayes should bring some energy. Smith is soft, no physicality or net drive, floater, mentally check outs for long periods at a time to the point where you forget he's on the team for weeks, decent speed, good wrist shot. His 20 goals had more to do with Bergeron. Last year was a horror show for him. A fresh start might bring back some confidence.

He was a "throw in" in the Seguin trade, who had a hell of a first year with the B's. He parlayed that into a big payday - which is always a big mistake after ONE good year - and he had a disastrous season last year.

He's a 3rd line guy, who can fill in on the 2nd when hot, but he should not be considered a permanent "top 6 guy".

I thought the trade was even. In Smith I think the Panthers know what they are getting, and there will be less pressure on him in Miami. With Hayes, the Bruins get more upside, as well as a local boy who will be proud to put on the sweater.

It will probably wind up being a wash, but for now I give Boston a slight edge in the deal, given Hayes' potential and I assume hes cheaper than Smith.

The Panthers don't play in Miami.

Hayes is cheaper than Smith. I would say it is a fair trade overall.

[Kid-Wicked]

nick bonito and adam clendenning to pittsburg for brandon sutter and a pick that might have originally been the canucks from a previous trade.

i like anyone named sutter. 21 goals playing behind sid and gino. that might be an upgrade with him also being a checker. might be the next kesler.

[pieceofme]

nick bonito and adam clendenning to pittsburg for brandon sutter and a pick that might have originally been the canucks from a previous trade.

i like anyone named sutter. 21 goals playing behind sid and gino. that might be an upgrade with him also being a checker. might be the next kesler.

Lol. I doubt it. Pittsburgh won that trade imo.

[Peterbilt]

[Leppardmania]

Patrick Kane = Rapist?

[Gibsonite]

About time that shithead punk gets a dose of reality.

[Facedown]

I didn't know Kane had such a bad rep.
Sports radio hosts asked if a player was accused of something like this, who would you expect it to be and both answered Seguin and then Kane. I was kinda shocked.

[Leppardmania]

I didn't know Kane had such a bad rep.

Yep.....the guy is a little punk......beat up a cab driver over 20 cents, choked a girl with both hands around her neck a few years back at college fraternity party......also numerous stories of him being an arrogant, drunken prick when he's out at the bars.

[Anne_Thrax]

Patrick Kane didn't rape anybody. Some girl tried to rape his contract is all.

He is too busy punching cab drivers and being passed out face down in bars to do any raping.

[Facedown]

passed out facedown in bars

I have resembled that remark.