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And i would take Nielson over Datsyuk at this point.

I didn't know Larkin had Amish relatives

This statement exaggerates what is going on right now. A UFA going unsigned does not nessesarily mean he is not good and usually means 1 of 3 things: 1) The player is not good (but this is applicable to players who become UFA's after barely playing (ie. Weiss)) 2) The value that the player thinks he has vs the value he actually has are not on the same page (most common reason) 3) Due to a variety of factors, teams are waiting to sign those last few UFA's once they get closer to training camp due to cap concerns/injury concerns etc. In the case of Qunicey, I would have to guess that coming off a 4 million contract, he is looking for something in a similar range and he's just not getting it. Similar to what happened to Cody Franson last year. Its not because he isnt good enough to be a top 6 D-man on any team in the NHL. Or maybe he has a ton of teams just telling him to wait a little bit once they sort out their cap issues.

Here's what Simmonds had to say about Smith after playing along side him in camp... "He's a tank out there. He skates well, he shoots well, he thinks the game the right way. Detroit got a great pick there in the second round. He's sure of himself but not cocky. That's good for a young kid"

Kovy and Datsyuk on the same line against sub-NHL level talent should almost be illegal. Thanks for the highlights!

I'd still take Datsyuk for 40 games over Vanek for the next 5 seasons

My favorite player on that roster is BEEF.

Give him the best wingers in the world, his body still wouldn't hold up 82 games anymore. Lets not make something that has nothing to do with Holland about him.

Petr Mrazek's WCH mask looks awesome.

I think the slow footed big defensive shut down defenders are a dieing breed in this league

Pavel had a goal and 2 assists and Kovalchuk with a hatty and 3 assists

please keep these updates coming

I'm still planning on coming to Calgary and watching a Wings game with you.

I go to games alone all the time, Nerve. You'll still have a great time.

Similar to a beer league skate, but a few big name players there, including McDavid, Seguin, Hall, Domi, Strome, Simmonds, Nurse and Ekblad... Good stuff Smitty! F***ing love this kid. I've been a huge fan ever since we drafted him a couple months ago. I'm really hoping he lives up to his potential, and we get ourselves a Wayne Simmonds like player in a few years.

Anyone feeling retro, I can recommend a re-watch of the Kill Bill volumes. I'm not a lover nor a hater of Tarantino but gotta give him the nod for that pair of movies. Good craftmanship.