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Report: Dylan Larkin skated on Team North America's second line, together with Jack Eichel and Johnny "Hockey" Gaudreau. He played on the third line during Sunday's practice game. I've been writing about Larkin deserving more ice time, and it seems the coaches agree after all. Superb news and acknowledgement of our best talent. Source: http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/9/18/12955324/how-to-watch-sunday-s-world-cup-of-hockey-2016-games-alexey-marchenko-dylan-larkin-in-action-today

I guess I am disappointed that no one here has done any homework when it comes to Cleary and the Griffins. Back in June, Cleary said that he wanted to come back and play for the Griffins this season. The Griffins opted not to resign Hoggan who was the captain of the Griffins for the last 3 years. This made room for Cleary to come back and lead the Griffins this upcoming season. Cleary gets signed to a PTO, but everyone knows he is going to be going down to the AHL to provide leadership for the kids.

This. Was going to say when I watched some of the GR games he wasn't that bad. He should be nowhere near the NHL though.

He had 15 points in 35 games playing on I'm guessing the third or forth line. Having a veteran presence like him in the AHL is not a bad thing and can only help with player development. I want him no where near the Wings, but I'm just fine with him playing on the Griffins as long as he can hold his weight.

The last time I was in Russia I was talking with some locals and told them I was from Detroit. They all immediately said "Datsyuk". I realize that it's just an anecdote, but I got the impression he's a pretty big star.

I wonder how many casual sports fans in Russia have ever heard of Datsyuk? I was there several months ago, and Ovechkin is a celebrity there, despite playing in the NHL.

Watched Carey Price tending the Canadian goal a little extra. He is not far from his old self, a couple more games and he'll be the wall he used to be. Don't see any other team but Canada be on top with that. The up-coming CAN-USA game will be very worth to watch though.

I propose a new tournament format. Team North America Team Scandinavia Team Eastern Europe Defending Stanley Cup champs

Cleary has a legendary work ethic. He goes to camp. He shows the kids what a work ethic looks like. He fills an empty leadership role in the locker room and forward spot on the ice while Abby plays for USA, and then he goes on his way, either to GR, another team, or retirement. Since he's on a PTO, we're getting his services for free.

Scott Cullen of TSN projects our top scorers to be... League Rank - Player - GP - G - A - PTS 64 - Nyquist - 82 - 26 - 28 - 54 77 - Zetterberg - 72 - 15 - 38 - 53 80 - Larkin - 80 - 25 - 27 - 52 103 - Nielsen - 80 - 18 - 31 - 49 122 - Tatar - 79 - 22 - 24 - 46 146 - Vanek - 76 - 18 - 26 - 44 195 - Abdelkader - 76 - 17 - 21 - 38 200 - Green - 73 - 8 - 30 - 38 235 - Kronwall - 72 - 6 - 28 - 34 266 - Sheahan - 80 - 13 - 17 - 30