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July 28, 2013? I was probably preoccupied with the endless butt patting. That was right after Hampus Melen was drafted.

I love Sean Avery. The guy is endlessly entertaining. I also love that Detroit got rid of him though too.

Actually, that's exactly what I did.

Well played...

He just can't get it up under pressure. It happens.

6'5"??? Wow, that kid is big, he must be good.

Yeah, heard he was acquired so he could retire as a shark. Classy move, I like it.

For now

Wasn't sure where esle to put this but Mrazek is staying up and starting Wednesday with Howie backing up. Per Khan. "@AnsarKhanMLive: Babcock said Mrazek starting Wednesday. Howard is backing up. Howard might start Saturday." Also I apologize for not being able to embed tweets and make it look cool.

I think he has a legit shot to win the Jack Adams this year as well. Like he's not going to have enough leverage already... Either way, I fully expect him back behind the Red Wings bench next season.

I know. Now I gotta push your buttons double to make up for his slacking.

Yup, definitely no idea what I'm talking about... says the guy that "likes" the majority of what I write. Keep up your Brendan Smith sucks comments, and while he keeps improving, and the rest of us fans (even Kip, who was probably the biggest hater) take notice, you'll still be grumbling about how "bad" he is... Jimmy, I could care less if you read my comments. Me personally, I'd rather read long thought out comments then the one liners a lot of people on here provide most of the time...

I'll bet it was inconclusive.You know, the real hard hitting stuff.

That does seem messed up. But, i'm curious, does anyone know what "the verdict" was?

Went to school with him, and am friends with a former team mate of his. He is a nice guy though and through. I'd love to have him on Detroit. He's the type of guy who works for his minutes, and isn't pissy if he doesn't get them. Grit, and being stable in the mind (180 of someone like avery).

I don't think you understand player value. Every team has players like those kids, and they get more every year. They have no value on their own. Even as part of a package they don't have much value. Those types are throw ins until they actually show something in the pros.

When his contract was up he asked for too much (somewhere near 6 mill, i think, but my memory could be off). Sharks were really close to the cap and wanted to use the money elsewhere or else they'd have the same team that hadn't gotten them very far.) Then in free agency, some weird situation happened where he waited for the sharks until all goaltending openings were gone or maybe no one wanted to pay him a big contract (kind of forget). I remember thinking it was a good cautionary tale about dealing with Free agency, though. He definitely should have been able to find a good spot, but it kind of messed up career when he was pretty much in his prime. Edit: I also think Niemi was signed after he was gone, but I could be wrong

They were never on the same team together... well until today.

I don't have that feeling, no.

Fixed

Best coach in the NHL period.

Maybe they should bring back Carlyle.

I did not watch one minute of the game last Sunday. I watched the Puppy Bowl instead. Lots more fun.

We have a great chance at winning the cup, what the f*** are you even talking about?