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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    Sounds like he'd fit right in
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    ECSF : (4) Washington Capitals vs. (1) New York Rangers

    Not according to kuznetsov http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/11/kuznetsov-caps-will-win-game-7-because-our-goalie-is-better/
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    2015 Draft

    We traded our original third for Zidlicky. The third we have now is Dallas' from the Cole trade
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    Those are good points unless his wife disagrees that they'd be better off staying. Then it would flip.. I really just think Babcock is torn and doesn't really know what he'd rather do. So being permitted to talk to other organizations could help sway him to start a new job elsewhere or make him realize it's better here than anywhere available. It's kind of a toss up. But I'm sure we'll know in the next week or so..
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    WCF : (3) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (1) Anaheim Ducks

    I just hope whoever wins this, loses next round. that pretty much sums up my thoughts on this series. although please God, no habs-hawks cup final!! (knocks on allllllll the wood)
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    babs toured buffalo's facilities on sunday evening... http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/11/babcock-tours-buffalo-facility-team-has-no-comment-on-coaching-search/
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    ECSF : (4) Washington Capitals vs. (1) New York Rangers

    Most of the third period looked like a capitals power play.. if they can come out with 60 minutes of that intense of an effort, no doubt in my mind they'll win.
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    WMHC 2015

    NBC sports is streaming all team USA games. http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/508221?referrer_id=752796
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    2015 Draft

    Count me in on the Meloche band wagon. I've heard very little about draft prospects but he sounds like he has potential to be a solid defenseman.. unless someone better happens to drop to us. But really, seeing that it's a deep draft class, I fully expect Holland to trade down.. so hopefully Meloche drops a little too..?
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    Dominic Turgeon signs 3 year Entry Level Contract

    19 years old, 6'2" 198 lbs, center, left handed. Played in the whl for four years. Was the assistant captain of his team last year posting 18 goals and 25 assists in 67 games. Also played on the USA u18 team in a tournament. But only got an assist in five games. http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=120642
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    DRW Free Agents / Salary Thread

    Touchè. I'll admit, I don't pay that close of attention to the preds but I just figured his chippiness probably helped some. Forgot they gave up hornquist in that deal for a second.
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    DRW Free Agents / Salary Thread

    I'm sure having James Neal helped too.. even if he is a giant ******
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    Not necessarily a lock but, you gotta think blashill would be the favorite..
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    I believe it's one third round pick in any of the next three drafts.. the team signing babs would get to choose.
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    I feel like he wants to win a couple more cups before he's done.. the only team I'm really worried about Babcock leaving for is st louis. They definitely have the talent he'd like to coach especially on defense. Or, if more of a location thing in regard to Babcocks comments about his wife having a say in it, I could see san jose being a threat to take him. I don't think any of the other vacancies make any sense for him. (oilers, leafs, buffalo, Philly... Are there more?)
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    Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

    Possibly wants to see exactly what his services are worth..? I imagine he knows every team with a vacancy would be interested in him as coach....
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    WMHC 2015

    I agree with this 100%. Not that u of m has a bad coach or anything but I think he'll develop faster in the ahl, playing against tougher competition. I think he should spend all of next season in grand rapids and then he'll start the following season there and perhaps be one of the first call ups that season, assuming his development goes well.
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    Phil Kessel blockbuster

    He's already stated that he's unwilling to waive his NTC.... http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/11/report-canes-eric-staal-wont-waive-no-trade-clause/
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    WCSF : (6) Minnesota Wild vs. (5) Chicago Blackhawks

    Part of me can't help but wonder where the wings would be at if they had signed here *sigh* oh well..
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    All Purpose Grand Rapids Griffins Thread

    Maybe little Bert purposely underperformed just enough to go a few rounds into the draft so the wings would get him.. and uncle Todd just let the wings know of the master plan. Then he started playing toward his potential after being drafted
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    Free agents this off season

    JVR is one player I've wanted to have for a while now. I just don't see Holland giving up the necessary players to get him though. He's only 26 too and could easily be a part of their rebuild unless he requests a trade out of that gong show. But I haven't heard anything even hinting at him being unhappy there unfortunately.
  22. More goals this game for the Habs than the rest of the series I didn't watch.. was it more a great game by Montreal or a bad game by the bolts?
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    Franzen on IR

    Yes, he would still get paid his salary.
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    Phil Kessel blockbuster

    Maybe Toronto is trying to use their 4th pick and the canes 5th to trade up to #2..?? I doubt this deal even goes down but having #4 & 5 in such a deep draft could work wonders for their rebuild Or I wonder if they have pieces that could add to those two picks and land McDavid.. that'd probably cost too much though.
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    Nikulin

    He didn't even crack the thrashers/jets lineup since being drafted in 2000.... Are you sure he even wants to play over here? Hard pass.