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Scottkmlps
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Sportsnet all giddy because all Oilers goals scored by 1st overall picks. Yeah, not hard when half their forwards are 1st overall picks. 
Martyros
Allow me to retort
McDavid finally put out his 1st exceptional game last night. He could have had more than just 3 points if it wasn't for Hiller.
Raccoon Jesus
Todd McLellan is an inside agent
Sportsnet all giddy because all Oilers goals scored by 1st overall picks. Yeah, not hard when half their forwards are 1st overall picks.
Literally 2/3 of their top 6.
DocWest
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I'll be at Staples when we play the Oilers for the first time this year. I hope McDavid doesn't burn us. Not the kind of highlight reel you want to be on.
Sleeping Dog
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Raccoon Jesus
Todd McLellan is an inside agent
Zero Pucks Given
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Sportsnet all giddy because all Oilers goals scored by 1st overall picks. Yeah, not hard when half their forwards are 1st overall picks.
Oh they're getting Matthews too bet on it. Freakin pathetic.
Raccoon Jesus
Todd McLellan is an inside agent
Especially since leaving the pond is like the easiest experience ever in sports.
deeshamrock
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Mike Russo of the Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/michael-russo-s-short-takes/333740731/
Todd Richards is on thin ice and possible replacements are in the mix are John Tortorella, Randy Carlyle and Ron Wilson
Ellliotte Friedman notes that
Joni Pitkanen is skating in charity tournys and considering a comeback
He speculated that despite the Ducks slow start, Boudreau has a longer rope , but remains on the hot seat as the Ducks roster moves over the summer was for a push to the SCF.
http://www.startribune.com/michael-russo-s-short-takes/333740731/
Todd Richards is on thin ice and possible replacements are in the mix are John Tortorella, Randy Carlyle and Ron Wilson
Ellliotte Friedman notes that
Joni Pitkanen is skating in charity tournys and considering a comeback
He speculated that despite the Ducks slow start, Boudreau has a longer rope , but remains on the hot seat as the Ducks roster moves over the summer was for a push to the SCF.
Friedman was on the fan 960 this morning saying that the Blue Jackets GM wlil try and make a deal before firing their coach.
deeshamrock
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They've been trying to trade for awhile for a defenseman but no luck, I suspect now they will have to fork over a better prospect/player going the other way, as the trading partners know how desperate they are.
KingCanadain1976
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Offensively he looked good but he has ZERO two way/D instincts in his game. He is a true floater and a liability in his own end. No doubt he has extra elite O skills but what a mess of a player in the other two zones.
he may not be physical, but he is not often out of position in the D-Zone. His defensive game will come
417th
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That isn't what I am seeing at all. He is entirely out of position on most nights. A true highslot drifter who rarely engages below the dots and is always looking for a breakout pass. Last night was his best effort yet and that would have been entirely unacceptable on the Kings even for a rookie. We must be seeing two different 97's out there.
Raccoon Jesus
Todd McLellan is an inside agent
I saw that too, but he's a smart enough player that he'll get that part together just fine. He had more than the instinct for D in junior and with his skating he can cover for positioning mistakes well...that'll do for now. BUt you're right, there's a reason he's already minus infinity.
Andrew MacDonald time
They've got a deep forward core with a lot of redundancies which SHOULD be good to get a solid d-man...but with the price on D-men vs. forwards...
I saw that too, but he's a smart enough player that he'll get that part together just fine. He had more than the instinct for D in junior and with his skating he can cover for positioning mistakes well...that'll do for now. BUt you're right, there's a reason he's already minus infinity.
Andrew MacDonald time
They've got a deep forward core with a lot of redundancies which SHOULD be good to get a solid d-man...but with the price on D-men vs. forwards...
ya he's an oiler..haha
He is still adjusting to the game on both ends of the ice...only has played a handful of meaningful games. Too soon to judge any rookie.
Hence why I said it will come. Dude has only played a few games and is still adjusting. Way too soon to label him a drifter.
The Pale King
Go easy on those Mango Giapanes brother...
Not only that, but what veteran on that team is going to instill the importance of hard work in your zone? Eberle? Hall? Purcell?
...Ference?
TheSentinel
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