TheXym

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    The person below me game...

    Nope, we aren't big picture people (my parents, on the other hand....) TPBM has held multiple jobs simultaneously.
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    This or That

    Hot tub, I'm not Chris Chelios (though a part of me does want to try his exercise bike in the sauna workout). BBQ Ribs: wet sauce or dry rub?
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    What Are You Playing?

    7 days is cool. If you are on Xbox I can play with you sometime. I just went back and played the MW4 remastered campaign and beat Shadow of Mordor GOTY edition (great buy for $4 from the Xbox store.). I haven't touched the zombies on IW yet. I also still play a lot of The Divison.
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    Tatar Re-Signs 4 Years $21.2M ($5.3M AAV)

    You know, even though this case went to arbitration, one could say this is now two decent contracts in a row Tatar signed. I am not going to begrudge him the 5.3 million since it is a fair rate for his production, and, as I said before, if his shoulder is fine and Blashill deploys him correctly it could end up being a bargain. I was just thinking about how his previous contract at 2.75 million for three years and, more importantly, leaving a year of RFA afterwards was a huge deal for the Wings. I am hoping he lights it up in a big way this year.
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    Mrazek "Maturing, could bounce back like Howard"

    Hey, I've been giving Top Jimmy props when called for for years now. Lots of average saves over the years at key moments.
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    2017 Opening Day Roster

    Robin Big Snake would have been a trip in that jersey.
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    Tatar, Athanasiou, and XO's new deals

    Evil plot by MSU to get rid of Ann Arbor, perhaps?
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    Tatar Re-Signs 4 Years $21.2M ($5.3M AAV)

    I've gotta give Kenny some props for this. Salary is a bit higher than I hoped, but I'm looking at it as the trade off to get the shorter term. I thought he'd either go 5.5 for 5 or let the arbitrator rule. Tats has been a bit of an offensive catalyst when Blash actually deployed him properly. If his shoulder is fine (and that is my biggest worry), this is good for both sides.
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    Artemi Panarin to Blue Jackets for Brandon Saad

    I didn't think you were. Rapid fire posting before I had to help my sister with some stuff made me more succinct than I should have been. I agree with you in fact. If Seabrook wasn't so highly paid they would probably still love him. Ericsson is a popular whipping boy, in many cases it is deserved, but he doesn't get credit when he does do something well. Sadly I see the same thing happening to Seabrook.
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    Wings Pursuing Top College Free Agent Spencer Foo

    If he picks Detroit, how impactful do you think he will be? (Who becomes the trade bait for a D?) If the Wings land him and he pans out, does Kenny get any credit, or is it despite Holland that he comes? I honestly don't know much about him, can someone give me more info? Thanks in advance. insert obligatory Dave Grohl band reference here. Learn to Fly, it is the Wings after all.
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    Artemi Panarin to Blue Jackets for Brandon Saad

    Seabrook has much farther to regress to reach Ericsson levels. Still, wasn't Big Rig playing with an injured hand for a while? I hope this comes back to bite Chicago hard. Columbus got better, imho, with probably their biggest scoring threat ever (yes, better than Nash, imho).
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    2017 Draft

    Again the Hakan picks are most likely to blossom into steals, IMHO, but I haven't been following as much due to gigs. The point about bashing a lack of trades needs to be tempered with the realization that any trades prior to the expansion draft would have needed to be protected by the receiving team. Of the picks on Day 2, this goalie, Petruzzelli, is the most intriguing to me. With the Mrazek situation still unfolding, and Coreau not convincing yet, if he is a pleasant surprise, that could help solidify the crease for years.
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    2017 Draft

    I'm torn over this pick, as I agree that on paper, at least, Vilardi was the better choice. Still, with the obvious choice to emphasize size this year, Rasmussen fits that well. I am glad someone else mentioned the old Herb Brooks quote, since that is what popped in my mind after the pick. I haven't followed the draft as much this year due to gigs, so I think a wait and see to pass judgement mindset is in order. Hopefully Kenny pulls something off in free agency.
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    Eichel won't re-up if Bylsma remains coach

    Why not, it's about as legit as anything Eklund posts.
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    Dirtey Crosby

    Or a dirty sanchez that is just a little smudge.
  16. I would laugh if Mrazek got an empty netter just so he could bust Sheahan.
  17. Maybe the new goalie pants will make it more comfortable for Mrazek when he has to wear a backpack to carry the team.
  18. At a friend's house taking care of his pets for him, no feed there.
  19. 00000100 00001000 00001111 00010000 00010111 00101010 Glad to see the boys got first blood. What happened to Tinky Winky? Hopefully he is all right (after several games of rest just to be safe).
  20. Hey now, there are 10 kinds of people, those who read binary, and those who don't.
  21. House sitting for a friend, so I won't be able to watch this one. Make this the second win in a long streak, boys!
  22. Maybe the "introductory stats class" is needed to actually understand it. Even though it seems "Under the Bridge" is playing in here, I'll answer. Yzerman 10/10. He was a prototypical captain. Yes, he also had some of the best lieutenants ever assembled to help during the cup runs, but the guy embodied leadership. Playing injured, after that crazy surgery that realigned his leg bone, the 2OT goal, carrying the franchise on his back during his earlier years, reinventing his game to win championships instead of individual awards, what more can you say? Lidstrom 8.5/10. He was one of Stevie's top lieutenants, but with the C led by example. A Conn Smythe, showing up to practice the day after losing a ******** to a spear by Patrick Sharp, being an unparalleled stabilizing force on the blue line... He didn't do what Stevie did, but was a damn good captain. Hank 7.5/10. He had nowhere near the supporting cast Stevie and Nick did. Conn Smythe in a playoff run. "The Shift" during the 2008 finals. The years of not having high draft picks caught up to the team during his watch, and some questionable signings (Cleary) didn't help, but you can't blame the guy for things beyond his control. Plus as others mentioned, he has been a warrior in regards to dealing with injuries.
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    1/24 GDT - Red Wings at Bruins - 7:00 PM EST

    Glad to see them tie it up. Put the pedal to the metal, keep the momentum, and finish them in regulation!
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    1/24 GDT - Red Wings at Bruins - 7:00 PM EST

    Big goalie to wear the big backpack and carry the team to overcome defensive lapses.