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No Doan. No Semin. No Nash. No Suter. No Parise. Probably no Ryan. Hate to say it, but this team is one or two injuries away from that 21 year postseason streak ending

They'll, without a doubt, be strong competitors. But you're right, I don't exactly see them as runaway contenders at this point. There are still too many holes both at forward and at defense. When you look at some of the prospects in the system though, there's potential for a bright future there. Just not this year.

Hey, Alex Semin. We know you're lazy. But here's a contract. So sign it maybe.

Nashville won't let it happen.

Carle isn't the kind of guy that can be the franchise d-man... Suter was. I don't see the Wings going after him as hard as they did with Suter. I think it's more likely they look at the trade market if they're still looking for a #1 D-man

Another "legitimate source" stated about 2 hours before that tweet that Suter has decided on Detroit... Like I've said before, I'm not buying any "decision" until I see it announced by the team.

http://www.nhl.com/i...vid=DL|NHL|home Thoughts?

Preds don't have the cash to keep Suter, Weber, both Kostitsyns, Radulov, Wilson, Lindback, Spaling, and a plethora of other role players that have played such a big part of their team's success over the past several years. They're giving 7 mil a year to Pekka, they're going to be throwing AT LEAST that much to Weber over the next few years, so I honestly don't see the Preds throwing that much at another player long-term. As far as the whole "package deal," I'm taking that tidbit with a grain of salt.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Schultz and Brendan Smith were actually on the same pairing the year Sconnie went to the Frozen Four. Could be a selling point as a future #1 pairing?

With all this cap space and after a 5-game first round exit... Is anyone else terrified we're going to get to July 2 and Holland drops the "We plan on sitting back a few weeks and seeing what's left in the market" dagger?

Everyone in Nashville had a WCF appearance when the Yotes won last night. But if I'm a Preds fan, I'm not so sure I like this matchup.... Phoenix in 6

Could have helped us in Game 4. Wouldn't have helped us in Games 1, 3, or 5. Non issue

Brendan Shanahan needs to fine this thread $10,000

Why just once? He could afford to do it 4 times!!!

$2,500 fine. And if Torres does anything of that nature again, the NHL will STRONGLY CONSIDER adding another $1,000 to that fine. #ShanahanDiscipline

Do we have to trade in our self-respect as well?

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Radulov is more of a threat to his own team than he is to other team...

A chance of winning in the postseason

The even weirder news here...This is Boston U's SECOND player to be arrest on sexual assault charges in the past 2 months. What is going on in that program???

If it's Hemsky or Parise, one of those Top 6 guys might be involved in the trade. I'd hate to break up either of those top two lines, since they've both been hot lately. My best guess is that...assuming we don't lose anyone in the current top 6... Bert moves down to the 3rd or 4th and stays on the top Power Play line.

Insert the *Wow it's been ten years????* line here. It's funny how I can still remember where I was for every game that postseason. 7th grade....good times.

No love for Norm Maracle, Phillipe Audet, or Stacy Roest? Serious question. Would Shanny even be allowed to compete since he's working for the league? I would see absolutely no problem with it. But you never know if some exec on another team would cry favoritism.

I don't necessarily disagree with everything you're saying. And I know for a fact that there are a lot of fans that feel the same way you do. But at the same time, the NHL hands are tied with regards to a few aspects. Obviously, the most glaring aspect is the climate. And in retrospect, when Pittsburgh was a major stretch/logistic nightmare to host a game, you'd have to wonder if a St. Louis or a Washington market will host a game anytime soon. That significantly reduces the amount of teams that can host an event. You mention TV ratings. So far, the decline hasn't been a major factor. I haven't seen what they were for Philly-NYR, but from what I understand they were right on par with the last few games. But if you're an exec, do you really want to put a game like Minnesota vs. Edmonton as your marquee matchup? Again, I understand what you're saying, and I understand your frustration. But at the same time, I don't think this is something easily fixable

Chicago didn't have one in 2010