The NHL Discussion Thread

Probably for the best with 14m free and possibly more trades on the way. There are rumors swirling that they might even go after Suter also, and if he isn't available, possibly Dan Boyle and/or Keith Yandle.

Some other rumors:

-Luongo to possibly Florida, Toronto, or Chicago.
-Jagr to Oilers.
-Bouwmeester to Bruins.

[BaMiTsPaTBonafide Donkey Expert]

Staal wasn't going to re-sign to stay a 3rd line center.

Agreed. Staal landed in an unfortunate (for him) situation in that Malkin and Crosby are hugely paid superstars and he happens to also be a center. Is Jordan going to be the second line center in Carolina, or do you guys think they may try to stick him on a wing alongside his brother?

[imawesome1124I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

The Caps I think were the winners of the draft. We got Forsberg who was an absolute steal, we got Ribeiro for Eakin and a 2nd rounder, and we also got Tom Wilson who will definitely add some much needed size and strength to our offense. With Ovechkin, Ribeiro, and Hendricks aka "The Paralyzer", and Holtby at the other end we are loaded on shootouts. I'm looking forward to next season very much.

[chemical_echoI just swallowed a whole donkey!]

Just got back from Pittsburgh; my step-dad took me to the draft as a late birthday gift.
Got to meet a few interesting people at a bar after the draft including the owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs (also part owner of the Montreal Canadiens) and a few TSN personalities.
So happy for Cody Ceci getting drafted to the Senators; born and raised in Ottawa, played for the Ottawa 67s, and now a chance to play for the Sens. I'm pretty sure I was one of three people in attendance wearing a Sens jersey. I was really hoping to get my picture with the Cup in my Sens jersey but they closed the line early on the first night and the line was massive on the second day.
Only thing I didn't like was the Pittsburgh fans booing the kids getting drafted to the Flyers. I understand booing the team because of the rivalry, but after the kid's name is called the only sound should be applause for getting picked.

I'll post some pictures later once my internet speeds up a bit.

[I305KDHave I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

NASH TO NYR!!!

[CarnageWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

NYR wins this deal by far IMHO.

They get a superstar, and they give up only minor players/prospects.

[beatle11I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

For all the time it took, Howson didn't do very well with this. I'll cut him a bit of slack since Nash tied his hands, but the deal should have included at least one of Kreider, Stepan or Del Zotto for Columbus to get reasonable value. Sather successfully took advantage of the situation.

[I305KDHave I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

^ Kreider was not leaving. And a good chance Stepan wasn't either.

[AthletekimThe best thing about TPR is the donkeys.]

I'm really hoping for no lockout this season. We have until September 15th and I hope a new deal gets done before then.

[BaMiTsPaTBonafide Donkey Expert]

A lockout would kill any momentum the sport is picking up in America.