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Too bad Mickey isn't Ken's partner tonight, would love to hear his take on that one.

A lot of it is who they take in the first 2 rounds. Since 2000 they've had 26 picks there. 19 forwards, 5 D, 2 goalies. It's harder to find NHL talent later in the draft, so by using about 20% of their pucks on D, they've limited themselves a bit.

I want this one. I want this one bad. As a former Sharks STH, I lost all respect for them when they played the Nucks in the WCF and it was an Olympic diving competition. I will not be watching this one, but I will pre-emptively leave YGJB here.

so... we are facing the #1 PP in the league and we've been #20th pk since Miller's been out and we're keeping the puck on their end and keeping pressure, and it's his first game back. are you kidding me? is that a morality boost or what? Also better keep an eye on Burns, 'cause he's been playing really hard. Apparently my gcl feed is 'bout 3 mins behind, I checked here and was like "where? what? a penalty??.....ohh right there"

...but if the needs can't be addressed because a good trade isn't there to be made, or it's to the detriment to the team, for example trading Mantha or Larkin, the future of our first line... he should just go ahead and do it anyway, you know, to address current needs. Meanwhile, he shouldn't try and see if a guy like Zidlicky -- who arguably didn't cost us much -- can give us a boost for the playoffs... or if he doesn't land the huge free agent during the overpayment period known as free-agent frenzy, he shouldn't go ahead and sign a FA right handed puck moving defenseman that, you know, fits our needs to a reasonable contract, because you don't think they're good enough. They're just not 1A guys? I know you're relatively new around here Bill, and you say you're a fan, but I'm not so sure you're clear on how it works... so let me explain it. Holland can't just trade the bits, nobs, and spare parts we having lying about, like Kindl, Helm, Ericsson, etc. and *VOILA* have three superstars on each of the top two lines or a top flight first pairing defenseman. It takes two to tango. You only get what you give and it works both ways. Meanwhile, you're going to pile on and criticize a GM solely because he can't trade for a top pairing defenseman? How many other GMs in the league haven't been able to trade for a top pairing defensemen? How often, but especially right around the trade deadline, do we hear about teams that want to upgrade the defense and/or need a top flight, right handed puck moving defenseman. Gain some clarity, perspective, and a grasp on reality my friend. Then look at what he's done for this franchise while others have come and gone around the league or are mired in mediocrity. Then go ahead, tell him to learn how to do his job. Oh, and sure, you're allowed to your opinion on how Ken Holland does his job... ... but it's laughable. HA. HA. HA.

Miller with the full facial shield tonight.

Lol I'm done. No point in engaging further. Larkin is great. Not among the elite, hopefully one day. One of our MVPs. That's what I've concluded in the games played so far.

Happy National Bobblehead Day! https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CYJutfZU0AQGpz3.mp4

You're mah boy Drew!!!

They miss a hold/hogtie on Jurco but that's called. Cmon

And Bigfoot scores.

Booo tie game. The beard was above the crossbar, call it back

Pretty sick deflection. Not much Pete can do about that

To me it's pretty obvious they were elite players immediately. I still can't believe Gretz left Crosby off the Olympic team. I think what a lot of people forget too is that Crosby is a year younger than Ovie, who had been playing pro in the Super League for 4 years already. In Crosby's 19 year old year he jumped to 120 points and winning the Art Ross. All of this is no knock on Larkin, as these are two of the best young players ever to play in the NHL, but just that Larkins having a great year for a rookie, but has to continue on this path and improving for a few years before we can talk about elite.

Or you could stay all night!

I've got a sinus thing; coughed my throat raw and can't get comfortable to sleep. This west coast swing has come at the perfect time

As someone who has been to over 100 games at JLA and sat in just about every section in the building, I can tell you with confidence that there is not a bad seat in the house.

Only an hour and half to go...... 😑

since i work midnights ill have to peak in but will be wathing in my office when i can

Wonder how many LGW'ers will watch tonight... I love the west coast swings, personally. I can actually get home from work in time to see the games, without breaking multiple traffic laws between my office and home.

John Scott will take care of the sponsors and the kids.

Would it be possible to add Holland and Yzerman to that trade? I mean a straight swap of GM's? Then I might be inclined to agree. Yzerman has fleeced that idiot before with the Quincey trade. If Stamkos doesn't commit to Detroit, there's no reason to make this trade.

Penalty kill will vastly improve with Miller Time.

Miller is back? time to get that pk back in order.

Break out the lightsabres