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Another reason to play Niederbach with Raymond and Holtz is that he has a 71,5 FO% (4th in the tournament). The US and Sweden looks very similar in style of play and quality of the teams. US got better centermen but Swe has better defense.

I respectfully disagree...AA hasn't 'fit in' anywhere...And it's not because LA > Edmonton...It's because AA, and his agent screwed the pooch, and more or less are desperate for any deal to stay in the NHL...He'll be outta the league sooner than later.

Good chance it could be 2 eastern time zone teams in the Finals. Once there's a 'winner' in each of the 4 divisions - the team with the best reg season record plays the worst, and as expect #2 vs #3. It'll be an interesting format - to be honest I'm looking forward to it.

As everyone here is well aware, I'm very high on Veleno. I still have him above Niederbach, but like I said in the other thread, Niederbach could be the steal of the 2020 draft. I'm really high on him as well. As for Mantha and Zadina, I think Mantha could still be better than Zadina in a few years, but it will be close, and you also need to balance your lines. The jury is still out on Cholowski. I could see it going either way with him. I agree on McIsaac, but if he can overcome the injuries, he could be a really good bottom pair defenseman. I like Viro and Tuomisto, but haven't seen enough of either one of them to have much of an opinion. We definitely have a ton of depth throughout the lineup, but still need an elite game breaker or two, even if Seider and Raymond reach that level.

I would switch Niederbach and Veleno and Zadina and Mantha. Everything I´ve read or seen so far about Niederbach raises questions why no one picked him earlier. Sure there was his injury, but the talent level is so high, we might get away with two top ten players of this draft class. Cholowski won´t be on the team long enough and McIsaac is a big question mark with his injury history, but there is still Viro and Tuomisto. With the next draft adding 10+ players we should have enough talent to play with.

Raymond is going to be an absolute stud. Niederbach is going to be the steal of the 2020 draft. Soderblom is going to be the steal of the 2019 draft. Future is looking bright with these Swedes.

A lot of Sweden's shots have been coming from the outside. Raymond seems like the only player with a willingness to drive the net and get to the dirty areas. Soderblom had been very impressive. Niederbach has been noticeable as well.

9 SOG for Lucas.

Oh c'mon. Trading away a 1st for Quincey was a brilliant move. It saved the franchise.

Always been a nice looking jersey.

Lol. Less than he would've gotten from Holland back when he was still an RFA.

Nice try! Blaming Steve for Holland’s draft blunders

Rip on Kens picks other than Larkin yet saying Point was still available after Larkin ...umm remind me the GM that drafted Point. Wonder if we had this little tidbit.. for a 2nd and first overall in less than 3 years. Curious how many cups have the Rangers won since 94?