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The Mets just beat up on the Rangers' staff. Like it owed them money. Here's hoping Porcello can quiet those bats tonight. And here's hoping the Tigers finally solve R.A. Dickey, too.

Yeah, Tampa would have to be nuts to let him walk. They've got $21 million to spend, obviously Yzerman isn't going to handcuff himself; but he's not letting the franchise out the door.

The only one I would legitimately not want to lose is Patrick Eaves, followed by Ericsson. The others are good pieces, but I can deal with their departure whether it be through free agency or retirement in some cases.

Which is a bit of a reach if you ask me. It's not like his name is 'Seamen'. And with the new translation terms, his last name is actually Syomin.

Oh for sure. There's no denying the Capitals desperately need a coaching change. From an individual standpoint, though, I'd ignore Semin's 'playoff vanishes' because of his team's overall struggles.

Yeah, that's more than what he would've made in Detroit, for sure. I was cap-calculating yesterday and I actually penciled him in for 4.25 - which handcuffed us with the necessary additions to the D. His whole team vanishes in the playoffs, a change of scenery could do him good.

Daaaammit. I was really hoping the Wings would land him. I think Laich could have landed 4.25 on the open market, the Caps paid what they felt necessary to keep him around.

With all the movement going around in what's shaping up to be a busy off-season, it's probably best to use a catch-all thread to reduce forum clutter. TSN's Gord Miller is reporting that Smyth to Calgary is almost a done deal. Every time he's reported a deal so far as being 'nearly done' it ends up done shortly thereafter.

I like this line-up a lot. I'm not really interested in Boucher, but otherwise it's exactly what I'd like to see the Wings do this year.

The resolution you're saving it at is correct. For whatever reason it's appearing larger on the site. You can tell by how pixelated the letters are.

Eeeh. They're 37 and 35 respectively. Obviously, I'd imagine you're speaking in the short-term; but I'm not wild about either one of them.

Yeah, SportsK is great. Michigan-based and they do the job right. I had them letter a new Reebok that I have and it turned out excellently.

I've ordered a shirt and a hat from their and was fine. I've heard that the custom lettering is really shoddy, sometimes printed on, and I believe I heard of someone receiving a jersey that read, 'Kronvall'.

You're better off tracking down a pre-existing one. I've heard horror stores about NHL.com, and you can generally get an old one cheaper than what NHL.com would charge you. Here is a Nike authentic on eBay for less than NHL.com's prices: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sergei-Fedorov-Detroit-Red-Wings-Nike-Authentic-Jersey-/270771666802?pt=U_Hockey_Fan_Shop&hash=item3f0b3fbf72 Along with a whole host of others: http://sports-cards.shop.ebay.com/Fan-Apparel-Souvenirs-/24409/i.html?_nkw=fedorov+jersey&_catref=1&_dmpt=US_Hockey_Trading_Cards&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282 Or, you could find a blank CCM, Nike, et cetera and have his name and number added by SportsK

Something nobody on this board would have wanted to give up. Don't you remember, we're thing Wings, everyone wants our left overs and players of low value!

It seems entirely plausible to me. You wouldn't have to break the bank on either and could go either way on E (depending on price) and still sign that Top 6 forward every one wants. Let's say Ericsson walks and Kindl is his replacement. My question becomes - despite his inherent greatness - do we pair Lidstrom with Kindl for developmental purposes and use them as our 2nd pairing?

Best. Consolation. Prize. Ever.

Agreed. At this point I would rather see Ian White over Jovo and Kaberle.

Yeah, if we're talking Top 6 - I think Brooks Laich receives major attention from us.

I certainly hope Jovanovski does not end up in a Red Wings sweater. I don't know how much value I take in the 'interested teams' listings in these situations, anyhow. Obviously, the Wings need to pick up defensemen, but I have a hard time believing that they aren't interested in any of these forwards. Leino to Chicago is an interesting thought.

I'd get that looked at. It can't be good for your upper gastric intestinal tract.

"The last place Coyotes make the playoffs, again!"

7 two-out runs in the 8th inning. What a huge win. Glad Papa Grande came in and threw one pitch like a complete beast. This might be the best 3 - 6 in baseball right now. When they're hot it's hard to stop them. Indians haven't played yet today, Tigers are currently a 1/2 game up.