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@DaveLozo: Lecavalier: "I'm tired of playing on an offense-first team with a weak blue line and shaky goaltending. So I am signing with the Flyers."

Flip has every right to test the market-not everybody can be a franchise player. Do I think he is severely overestimating his worth? You betcha. Do I think some team will be willing to bend over and let Flip put it in any hole he wants? Absolutely. Flip seems like he's all about the $, and those are the type of players that don't break my heart when they leave (with the exception of Fedorov but we won't mention that now that i have successfully completed therapy). It's unfortunate that we're not getting anything in return for him, but I understand why Kenny didn't want to pull the trigger earlier. Best of luck Flip. Hope I don't see you back here in 6 years...

I have my heart set on it being named after our new superstar: Hampus Melen Arena.

As others have said here, it seems like Flip has made it pretty obvious that he wants to test the market. I don't know realistically how much leverage Kenny had to flip (lol) his rights for a pick...

@RedWingsFeed: Red Wings cut ties with Tom McCollum, opting not to tender qualifying offer to... http://t.co/7cCy9tIHec via @RedWingsMLive #NHL #RedWings

I could get behind this. And this.

"BOOM! You got HAMPUSED!"Edit: GUISE--what about when he has his first bromance with a teammate? Zetterhampus? Helmpus? Hamsyuk? The possibilities are endless!

I heard that if you do it in the Hampus instead of the normal way you'll still be a virgin. True?

Not nearly enough in my opinion. I think if we throw in Pav, Jimmy, a prime Larionov and Steve Yzerman's legacy it's a doable trade. Make it happen, Kenny!

Hampus. I...I can't even. I hope he becomes a big deal on the Wings in a few years so we can hear his name ALL THE TIME.

Nerd alert: I hung out briefly with Hwil Hwheaton at Comicon a few years ago. We got into an argument about hockey when i asked him how exactly one becomes a fan of the LA Kings lol. I think it goes without saying I may have been intoxicated at the time.Edit: and before Euro Twins shows up to mess with me, I promise I'm not an alcoholic!

Oh yay for Big D! The Wings need big defensemen And innuendo. A haiku, by BoS

@Real_ESPNLeBrun: Bickell's deal is $16 M over 4 yrs

Well this has to be a first...

Having multiple Bertuzzis was grandfathered in for teams that had an existing Bertuzzi on the roster prior to the new CBA taking effect.

LOL nephtuzzi!

Anyone know anything about this kid?

@TSNRyanRishaug: Leafs get Bolland.

Not...*in,* just don't want to feel dirty and cry myself to sleep tonight. What?!

I've always thought that goalies are a higher risk in the draft-I would think that their ceiling would be a lot tougher to predict just based on the nature of being a goalie. But I'm drunk, so what do I know. Also, these young men being drafted are all over the age of 18, correct?

Aw, Bucky! Um, maybe?Edit: note to self: Euro Twins knows too much. Must address this situation ASAP.

Does anyone else giggle when they say "Regina?" Just me?

Oh good God...Edit: you owe me a new phone. I just booted all over mine.

Sorry to hear that, man. Good vibes coming your way!