Ozzy

The only way we're going to get rid of these guys is to take back someone else's shit. That, or somehow, someway these guys play themselves to some type of value. Shatty can do that I think. Smith is going to be a little rougher because he doesn't bring that much to the table to begin with. I wouldn't mind if the Rangers played Shatty this year, and gave him a chance to return to form a little more. I still think he's good enough to contribute, and have a bounce back year. If so, a deadline deal might not be out of the question for him.

At this point I think about 75% of what Larry Brooks says comes right off the stable floor.

JD will figure this shit out. No worries... I'm just getting ready for Kakko day!

I'd love for Newhook to drop, but we'll see. Lots of mocks have Tomasino at #20, and a couple with Cam York falling to 20. I got Kaliyev at #13 or #14....but it's just these guys' best guess. My Pick at 20 has been Seider, and I'll be really glad to see a 6' 4" defensive defenseman that can also skate like him with that skill set. Hopefully the guy just keeps getting better!

Yes....I agree 100%, Brown!! Looks like by the way the Blues are playing, smash-mouth hockey still has a place in the NHL. ....at least in the playoffs ;) I know, Future!!! Here we go again!! LOL How long before we sign Marty McSorely to protect Kakko?? :rofl:

Yes! ...but I have faith in Gorton! ....I think! :rofl:

.....try this one on for size, my man: If Podkolzin is still around at #20, do we take him? ;)

Podkolzin is the wild card...He can possibly go anywhere from 3 to 31...so it's tough with him! LOL But that looks good too, G Man!

I think you're right on your post before, G man; That #20 may get dealt in a package to move up. I would love to get my hands on Bowen Byram, but I think he's slated to go #3 overall. Alex Turcotte is looking like #5 as well. He's a good looking player right now as well. What do you guys for top 10? I got this so far as of today: 1. Hughes - NJ 2. Kakko - NYR 3. Byram - Chi 4. Cozens - Col 5. Turcotte - LA 6. Podkolzin - Det 7. Caufield - Buf 8. Dach - Anh 9. York - Edm 10. Newhook - Van

Yeah, Sorry 'bout that, guys! I'll move it over to the draft thread as well.

I wouldn't mind this guy for #20. Depends on what's there at 20 though. A center isn't a bad idea either. The #20 pick is really where all the thought is going to go. The #2 pick is a no brainer!

They gave up what turned out to be #20 for a shitty Hayes showing, and a 5th rounder....UGH! Gorton looking real good on that deal!!! Flyers seem like a better fit now that AV is there for Hayes. I wonder what kind of term and bucks they'll give for him. His playoff showing wasn't exactly what I'd call "noteworthy"! :rofl:

News of the day seems to be that the Jets trade their rights to negotiate with Kevin Hayes to Flyers for Fifth Round Pick. Guess ol' Kev wasn't too happy to play in Winnipeg!

Here we go!! I was looking all over for this! Great stuff here with the 2 of them!!

I can't help but love JD! Let's bring it home, Big Boy!

Absolute WIN!! :thumbs:

Sounds like the making of a raunchy ass opening night crowd! I think I like this!! As it gets closer to September we'll get our shit together and get down there!

Hell, anyone takes me out to dinner and I'm theirs, baby!!! ;) The Rangers had me at HELLO!!!

I'll go with numbers 1 and 2, Gunnar! We may need all the money we have in the bank to resign Chytil, Kravtsov and Kakko when they become free agents eventually!!! ..A problem I really hope we have in the future!!!

In Patchogue; The intersection of Waverly avenue and Sunrise Highway....south side of sunrise. Maybe we should do an opening night over there for BB boys?? ;) RJ?? what do you think man?

A little touching base with Ray Shero here: I caught that little ditty about having dinner with Jack Hughes last night at 2:17! ;)

There we go! ;)

My sister would be an upgrade over Ruff! :rofl: Nah, I hear ya on the Oiler D, I gotcha! It's the defensive big name I'm referring to. ...that type.

I know man, I hear ya...what I meant was the "type" of player that has a big name but obviously a lot more defensive oriented. Coffey would still be an upgrade over Ruff though... LOL

Yeah, something along these lines. I have no clue what Coffey was like as a coach, and who knows how good he'd be...but that's the type I'm thinking.