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ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

I took this post as complete sarcasm.. was it not?

Heard the plan is to play him on the third line. Chicago adds some good depth/a familiar face (to coaches & players) for a reasonable price. good deal for them imo. I'm pretty sure it's half the cap hit as well.. can't look for a source right now but I'll check later if no one finds one by then.

Not that they could regulate it this way at all but shootouts are an exciting way to end a high scoring tie game imo.. low scoring, not so much. Anyway, I'm all for extending OT a little but continuous until someone wins would be a little excessive. I'd like 10 min 4v4 then a shootout. Or, if they want to get rid of shootouts completely, a point shouldn't be rewarded for an OT loss but could be for a tie after the 10 min..

I've never been more excited for a line than I am for a Tatar-helm-nyq third line.

He hired a new lawyer and pushed his court date back to Dec 2nd.. so basically it's business as usual, drop the puck until then. http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/12/varlamov-hires-new-lawyer-pushes-court-date-to-dec-2/

Lol I had that typed out, probably word for word.. but the first step was mentioned in the OP so Idk, close enough

I don't think monster takes over as #1 unless an injury occurs.. that said, I wouldn't be surprised to see them split time IF monster continues to play well & I think he will. They were talking about the reduced pad size rules in regards to monster (on fsd before last night's game) and I think it might've made him faster/better.. his pads were massive before. then again, I expected a high level of play from him since he signed here so maybe it's just that he's healthy. Either way, I'm excited to see him between the pipes again & if he plays well/puts some pressure on Howie, I think it'll elevate jimmys play as well

Step 2: get something for Miller while you still can. Step 3: profit?

I've seen that mentioned on prohockeytalk as well.. wonder what Philly would send over for him. Honestly I don't think they have much to offer. Oils could use some grit.. maybe Wayne Simmonds could be part of it? Idk

would be great for the oils to get miller and he could ddefinitely use a change of scenery.. http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/17/report-oilers-sabres-working-on-major-trade/

I never said the wings could pull off a trade for him.. just throwing him potentially being on the move out there. If only we could have bought out Sammy.. then mayyybe there's a slight chance. Though I'd still don't it. As it were now, it'd take Sammy allowing a trade there and probably xo, mraz, picks in addition to Sammy. And even then it might be a long shot..

Agreed, we don't.. or at least aren't willing to give up what it might take. I just like the idea of bigger name players potentially being on the move. And I do like the oilers :x

Yea, I imagine it is as well.. but if anyone could do it, it's pav. I just think he should look into mixing it up a little.. keep goalies on their toes. Even if he just skated in and ripped a shot in the slot I bet goalies wouldn't see that coming. If he scores a couple like that, faking shots becomes a lot more effective. Idk, just my thoughts but either way I'm not worried.. it's pav, he'll figure it out.

I'd agree there.. I wonder why. You'd think he'd have no problem coming up with new ideas.

Right. It sucks that he missed the net but you said that pavelec anticipated it and played it.. which to me implies that if he hit the net, it would've been a save

If pav hit the net, it was in. Unfortunate that he missed but he had the whole top left corner that time.Edit: spelling

Ok I don't usually like to blame the goalies but come onn..

Weeeeakk

42-19 edge in shots.. I like that.

Alright pav, one more.. I want them curly fries!

Ok the goal sucks BUT right before.. "there's Quincy coming back with a good defensive play" Not something you hear everyday

26 shots thru 2 periods isn't bad

Well the good news is, we're doing great in their zone. Just need work on breakouts and can't give up odd man rushes.. not a bad game so far

Ugh anytime our top line isn't out there, the breakout looks terrible if there's just a little bit of pressure