amato

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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    Been saying the blues or us since the beginning. That'd be huge for st louis.. too bad we can't trade babs to them for a defenceman
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    Because it's his job. I don't think he was complaining as much as stating the facts. It's hard to replace all star talent without top draft picks. Not impossible, seeing as how d & z were drafted so late, but it's difficult.. the wings might have kids that can continue to grow their game to that level or they might not. It's hard to say at this point. Agreed. But, as far as roster control goes, there's a quote somewhere in here that says he has plenty of that here.
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    All Purpose Grand Rapids Griffins Thread

    Bert just continues to grow so fast in such a short amount of time.. it'll be interesting to see what he can do with a full season in the ahl. Hell, here's to hoping he shines enough that he gets called up for a couple games. I might be pushing it a little but at this rate, ya never know.
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    Free agents this off season

    We've been saying this since lids left.... they'll at least try to make moves on the blue line; that's a guarantee. But, who knows what the free agents are thinking. I'd think at least one would want to come here.. we'll see.
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    Free agents this off season

    I'd like to have him too but it looks like he wants to be in Montreal.... http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/14/petry-says-signing-with-montreal-is-his-first-choice/
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    Breaking News: Gordie Howe Int'l Bridge

    GORRRDIEEE!!
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    WMHC 2015

    did you really expect belarus to put up much of a fight against canada? Americans win 3-1.. canada up 6-0 after two. and Ovi is joining team Russia immediately. Huge boost for them obv. edit: ovi is only joining them starting in the semi final, if they make it past sweden so, go sweden haha should be a good couple of games coming up
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    ECSF : (4) Washington Capitals vs. (1) New York Rangers

    The only difference I see is kronwall leaves his feet slightly earlier. He mentions Boyles head staring at the puck and Orpik tucking his elbow in. On kronwalls hit, his elbow was at his side and kucherovs head was down. Though not identical, they aren't nothing alike either. I don't think either should be suspendable but hey, I don't get paid to make the calls. I don't really expect Orpik to get suspended though.
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    ECSF : (4) Washington Capitals vs. (1) New York Rangers

    just saw that hit on boyle.... looked just like kronwall's. still think it's sketchy but not suspension worthy but since kronwall's was, it should be. I just want a little consistency, that's all.
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    All Purpose Grand Rapids Griffins Thread

    There's a roped off smoking section outside the front doors of van andel that any fan attending the game is permitted to use.
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    It seems like it.. but who knows how crazy Toronto is prepared to go? Idk.
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    It's st louis or here, imo. Unless it IS about money.. then he'll go to Toronto.
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    2015 Draft

    That's the otters' player of the game award.. kind of like how mrazek got that shovel, the rags have their hat, etc. http://mweb.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24738467/photo-erie-otters-player-of-the-game-award-is-this-insane-suit
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    ECSF : (4) Washington Capitals vs. (1) New York Rangers

    1/9 of the way there. #ovechtrick #webelieve
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    WMHC 2015

    When you're putting up 7 goals a game, you can get by with a lackluster goalie. And their defense is better than any other roster I've seen in the tournament..? At least on paper anyway.... USA might be the closest one? I don't know if it's been the same all tournament long so far (probably?) but at least for the last game, eichel was listed on the third line and larkin on the fourth. http://www.iihfworlds2015.com/en/games/2015-05-12/USA-vs-SVK/
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    What if we got a new 91 in town? Vladimir Tarasenko

    I'm not sure where he might've played center.. but the hockey news does say "A natural center, he has converted nicely to the wing." under his assets. http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/hockeynews/hockey/player.php?6842
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    Free agents this off season

    Pretty sure Holland tried to get each of these guys at one point or another..? With the exception of maybe Garrison, who shoots left.
  18. This. Judging by the end of the last caps/rags game (all I saw was the third), this game seven is about to be as intense as they come. Can't wait.
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    WMHC 2015

    Jack Eichel scores in OT to win it for the Americans!! 5-4 final.
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    2015 Draft

    No, that was how we got to keep the Dallas pick.. the zid conditional terms were different: http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2015/03/devils_trade_marek_zidlicky_to_detroit_red_wings_f.html
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    WMHC 2015

    He's not on the starting lineup.... healthy scratch perhaps? http://www.iihfworlds2015.com/en/games/2015-05-12/USA-vs-SVK/
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    WMHC 2015

    comparing their roster to the rest of the teams, canada better go undefeated but wow, nice comeback effort by the czechs. setting up Larkin for the game winner
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    What if we got a new 91 in town? Vladimir Tarasenko

    Seems like the kind of guy that could help the wings' shootouts
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    ECSF : (4) Washington Capitals vs. (1) New York Rangers

    Pretty much my thoughts exactly.. I don't think holtby is better.. but, he could be on just this night. Either team can win this game though, that's for sure.
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    2015 Draft

    Ahh yeah, that's right.. my mistake. It all makes sense now.