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I'm not a Helm fan, but I must defend. His goals have not been empty net. He seems to have lots of jump. He seems to love playing with his current linemates. I didn't see his first goal, but the two he had in the home opener were legit goal scorers goals. So far he has played very well. Let's hope he keeps it up.

Oh the irony!

I wonder if either team would have any interest in Saarijarvi. RH'D I know.

I've always liked Tatar more than Nyquist. I said my first thought would be to move gus, but considering that Tatar makes less now and has scored more consistently than gus, he may be the more attractive piece to other teams. Plus the fact that if he hits 30 again, we may not be able to afford him. Thus I was eluding to the notion that we would be better to trade Tatar. What you're saying is Nyquist has been the better thus in turn making him the more attractive piece that teams would want. That's fine with me to trade gus first, but I think due to his salary and more talent, Tatar would fetch us more. If trading Tatar meant getting Trouba, I'll keep Nyquist. But I still like Tatar more. LasT night I gave Helm props. I most certainly did not say anything bad about him. But unless he hits the 25 goal mark, I still will not like his contract. He's on his way, so we'll see how this ends up. Maybe HE becomes the attractive piece in a Trouba trade...

The price will drop. With the play of Vanek, it makes one of Tatar and Nyquist even more expendable. Tatar looked real good with Z and Larkin last night, plus I've always thought he was the better of the two, so my first thought would be to trade Nyquist. BUT, that also makes Tatar more attractive to other teams, as does his small cap hit this year. Plus, if he hits 30 goals, he may command $6M per season, which we cannot afford. I truly believe Vanek will get re-signed, because Holland likes that type of player. Especially if he continues on like he has started. I still think WPG would accept a trade with a forward in the package. What if we went Smith, Ouellet, Tatar and 2018 1st for Trouba. I think it's over paying actually. Maybe come end of November, things will heat up!

I'm sticking with my Vanek 30+ goals. Holland may want to get the ink well filled!

Yes but, he can't play junior hockey and be getting paid can he?

General had a nice expansion tool. I hope cap adds it at their site.

Well, it looks as if KRSMITH is getting vindicated thus far for his defense of Helm...and I feel pretty good so far with my defense of Vanek Win-win

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Look at the lower bowl. We NEVER used to leave early. Helm? Is that you cement hands? Vanek with another assist.

Could this be Greens year for Norris? Well see if he can keep it up!

That punch replay was classic! Neil saw the punch coming and the face he made was priceless! Could someone please post a pic of that!

I give him credit for a clean hit. Interference, yes, but shoulder to shoulder.

Sure does chaf me up to see AA on the 4th. Just send him back to GR if that's the case.

Actually his stature out there and size reminds me of Hossa.

Who does Vanek remind you of?

Who said Vanek wasn't fast?

Lol! I loved outing him! When I found him on that Minny forum with the same username....but speaking an entirely different tune! What a boob.

Vanek with another A. He's quickly making a case for an extension. 4 points, 3 games...

Lol! Ya, I think I was one of the very few that liked it. I hope he keeps it up!

Ok Helm...make a liar out of me. 2 goals 3 games....hmmmm....

I'm a bit behind on the dvr, but does anyone so far still think Vanek was a bad signing?

Hey, AA on the 4th....that'll get ya some goals!