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Don't you pick on my boy Drew now. I know he's off to a slow start and everything, but he hasn't taken a puck to the face yet this year. He doesn't really pick-up stride until he takes one off the ol' noggin.

Last one: These two will have at least one positive thing to say about the team by season's end.

LGW!!

^Thanks. Couldn't remember if Bruce was there from the start.

The power of positivity will keep Darren Helm scoring. Not Trouba, but in in D-man talk... and something that will seem familiar 'round these parts (losing assets for nothing) ...but here is some Trouba talk If the situation drags out, you might think that Trouba would rethink the scenario, if it’s good for him in the short- and long-term to remain out. Bridge deal then trade him.

Was Boudreau coaching the Ducks at the start of last season? Either way... Carlyle is no Boudreau.

Well isn't that swell.

Randy Carlyle doesn't make it half the season coaching the Ducks.

Agreed that Sheahan is being misused. He should be topping out on the third line, but I'm not breaking up Nyquist-Helm-Vanek at this point. Sheahan would be far more effective on the fourth than Ott or Miller. I hate seeing AA on the fourth as well, but at this point I think I'd like to see: Abdelkader-Nielsen-Mantha Tatar-Larkin-Zetterberg Nyquist-Helm-Vanek AA-Glenny-Sheahan While his contract may be your point of contention Richdg, but Helm's pretty key to winning games these days as he's tied for the lead in goals scored and is just behind Green and line-mate Vanek in points. ...and you gotta win regular season games to win anything else.

L.A. Seattle or Portland

On and On and On - Wilco

Can't complain too much. At least the team is sticking up for one another. That hasn't happened in YEARS. Also Neil/Abdelkader was a definite draw. Neil may have landed more, but Abby landed at least one very nice shot. If the zebras got out of the way, it would have been a much better fight.

amato -- If frank doesn't have something to complain about... there's just no point. It's the way he works. Anyway... wanna break into the league with little to no experience. Start a website with either numbers or analysis. You're HIRED!

You would have to bring that up! The league wanted this dude to somehow be a star (ahem, *coughElishaCuthbertcough*) so it's not that surprising.

^ OMG. Yes. I don't know where Kronwall and Ericsson have magically disappeared to, but the wine I've been drinking really doesn't care. Defensive Possession -- on point. Active in the offensive zone -- on point. Tenacity -- excellent. Keeper -- Absolutely.

Probably because some of them are angry LGW posters?? They've taken a serious negative swerve of late, and they've added a few additional "writers" who are less than stellar with their analysis and commentary.

Can't believe I'm going to say this, but Ericsson hasn't been as completely horrible as everyone hopes he will be. Probably due to limited minutes, but I'll take the guy's that's been decent in his own end and is willing to drop the mitts over 1st pairing Ericsson any day.

NICE!

Anybody else watching on Sling? If you've considered it... I totally give it It's too bad they don't let you pick the FoxSports channel you'd prefer for those outside the Detroit Metro Area.

Vanek?

PP Anyway. Was Phanny looking for a call there? LOL Poop.

I was just guessing. Good for Tom.

We can hope, eh?

Somebody must be getting a job with the league...

Uhhh... that's exactly how offer sheets work, Frank.