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[Major4Boarding]

They have their own exclusive team in the Chicago Wolves. Getting AHLers isn't really a problem. It's the Blues right now that don't have an affiliate.

Lots of rumblings its the Colorado Eagles. Which will then become the Avs affiliate. Then San Antonio becomes the Blues new affiliate

http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/14/colorado-eagles-avalanche-ahl-affiliate/

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[LightningStrikes]

Uncut version for those who are bored:

 

[LightningStrikes]

 

[Felonious Python]

Espo has a twitter account: https://twitter.com/PhilEsposito7

 

[VoluntaryDom]

jagr to everblades plz

 

[Felonious Python]

jagr to everblades plz

Stank meme.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Stank meme.

oh..

 

[Felonious Python]

I posted this in the prospect thread. Talk about how that affects the prospects in that thread, but it has wider NHL implications as well.

 

[Werewolf]

Fun read about the crazy parents in hockey: http://nationalpost.com/g00/features/hockey-parent-confidential?i10c.referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talking-soccer.com%2FTS4%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D150316

 

[Hoek]

Nice find! Thanks for sharing!

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Some hockey is on the way. Creeping closer to the season

World Jr Summer Showcase (SWE/FIN/USA/CAN) - July 29
- NHL network will air the last 3 exhibition matches: Aug 2nd, 4th, & 5th. The 5th is the US vs Canada. Canada's lineup could have any or all of Raddysh, Foote, Katchouk, & Howden, who will be at Canada's camp

Canada's NJT Summer Development Camp - July 30

Rookie tournament in Estero - September 9-12
- The Bolts will probably gather a few days before for Rookie Camp. Expect training camp to start right after this tournament ends

Preseason games - September 19-30

First Regular season game - October 6

 

[The Macho King]

So between Bargainbin and Sakic, who had the worse offseason?

 

[VoluntaryDom]

So between Bargainbin and Sakic, who had the worse offseason?

bargainbin ainec

 

[LightningStrikes]

Includes Lightning mention.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Includes Lightning mention.

Reeps is a Tampa fan.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Johansen got 8x8, wow.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Johansen got 8x8, wow.

poile has failed!

anyway how about that sheary contract! that is insanely cheap

 

[Leonardo87]

Johansen got 8x8, wow.

Having too much cap to spend can be an issue also. Damn. Don't get me wrong Johansen is a very good player, but anyone making 8 million or above is in that elite Top 20 class. He was maybe a top 40 player last year? Which again is still great but 8 million?

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Having too much cap to spend can be an issue also. Damn. Don't get me wrong Johansen is a very good player, but anyone making 8 million or above is in that elite Top 20 class. He was maybe a top 40 player last year? Which again is still great but 8 million?

ya

is he really only half a million away from Stamkos?

 

[Stormbreaker]

He's also coming off that awful leg injury.

 

[MattM92]

He's also coming off that awful leg injury.

That was Fiala.

 

[Stormbreaker]

That was Fiala.

His injury was also pretty serious.
http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/19433084/predators-confirm-ryan-johansen-suffered-compartment-syndrome

 

[VoluntaryDom]

How about that CDH deal! We should trade for him at the TDL if the Isles are out of it.

 

[JoVel]

NHL is expected to return to Finland in 2018-19. I doubt Tampa would play here but that would be ****ing awesome. Most likely teams like Canes or Wild with their Finnish players or Blue Jackets since Kekäläinen is their GM. But no matter which teams will be playing I'll make sure to go watch my first NHL games live.