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Jul. 22, 2021 at 3:27 p.m.
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Lol some teams apparently asked Fletcher for York and their top 15 overall pick to dump Gostisbehere. Not even an AHL-bound Ladd costed that much. Ghost doesn't even look out of place as an offensive #4 defenseman.


If such a team was, say, Anaheim, then Fletcher counters with Comtois and a 3rd for Hagg
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 4:12 p.m.
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So holland confirmed to Hamilton or anything like him to Oilers. But 6mill for Barrie **** yeah lul





Also Benning wants to bring back Hamonic and Sutter (OVERPAY INCOMING)
Jul. 22, 2021 at 4:17 p.m.
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And with no side deals announced - I stand by my original statement: Francis absolutely whiffed this draft. Terrible billion dollar investment put into the hands of an imbecile

Francis absolutely whiffed, if there’s no side deals go BPA and you can’t tell me Bayreuther or Twarynski is BPA
Quoting: SevenLeg
Lol some teams apparently asked Fletcher for York and their top 15 overall pick to dump Gostisbehere. Not even an AHL-bound Ladd costed that much. Ghost doesn't even look out of place as an offensive #4 defenseman.


That’s just stupid, I guess some GM’s really value cap
Jul. 22, 2021 at 4:20 p.m.
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So what are your thoughts on Weber being injured long term as some Imbeciles think this is circumventing the cap, how can Weber be circumventing but Kuch isn’t, what Tampa did with LTIR was fine, now was Kuch healthy before the playoffs, probably but you can’t arrest someone for probably doing a crime and healthy doesn’t mean at 100%.
Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:16 p.m.
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Very Bold NHL Draft Predictions (I do not expect any of these to happen but anything is possible)

William Eklund goes 1st overall

Buffalo or Seattle will have the first two picks

The Ducks trade the 3rd overall pick for Patrik Laine

Mason McTavish goes Top 5

Jesper Wallstedt falls outside of the Top 10

Aatu Raty doesn't go in the first round

There will be 5+ trades in the first round



And Im going to practice soon so I hope Eichel or Jones doesn't get traded while Im gone
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:23 p.m.
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Quoting: Devil1122
Very Bold NHL Draft Predictions (I do not expect any of these to happen but anything is possible)

William Eklund goes 1st overall

Buffalo or Seattle will have the first two picks

The Ducks trade the 3rd overall pick for Patrik Laine

Mason McTavish goes Top 5

Jesper Wallstedt falls outside of the Top 10

Aatu Raty doesn't go in the first round

There will be 5+ trades in the first round



And Im going to practice soon so I hope Eichel or Jones doesn't get traded while Im gone


I like your predictions. I'm also pretty confident Eklund goes first.
Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:26 p.m.
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Quoting: Devil1122
Very Bold NHL Draft Predictions (I do not expect any of these to happen but anything is possible)

William Eklund goes 1st overall ( could happen but if they want a Center draft Beniers, the 2 best players are Beniers and Power )

Buffalo or Seattle will have the first two picks ( Eichel/Skinner trade is your prediction then? )

The Ducks trade the 3rd overall pick for Patrik Laine ( Don’t think Laine is worth 3 OA and I’m sure Ducks would prefer a mix of quantity and quality )

Mason McTavish goes Top 5 ( could happen but talent wise for me he should go earliest 8th )

Jesper Wallstedt falls outside of the Top 10 ( could happen, definitely has top 10 value though )

Aatu Raty doesn't go in the first round ( could happen, I like him though as a 25-30 range guy, high floor but lower ceiling )

There will be 5+ trades in the first round



And Im going to practice soon so I hope Eichel or Jones doesn't get traded while Im gone
Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:27 p.m.
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Quoting: justaBoss
I like your predictions. I'm also pretty confident Eklund goes first.


I don’t see why Buffalo would want Eklund at 1, earliest I see him go is 3
Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:29 p.m.
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Eklund > Beniers and Power is a "bold strategy Cotton".. but its Buffalo so I DONT think its gonna play out.
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:29 p.m.
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Quoting: A_Habs_fan
I don’t see why Buffalo would want Eklund at 1, earliest I see him go is 3


Personally I'm not that high on Beniers and they just don't need a LD at the moment. It might be Power, but I have this nagging feeling it'll be Eklund. Adams will splash out a bit.
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:33 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
So holland confirmed to Hamilton or anything like him to Oilers. But 6mill for Barrie **** yeah lul





Also Benning wants to bring back Hamonic and Sutter (OVERPAY INCOMING)


Oh boy….
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:35 p.m.
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Quoting: A_Habs_fan
I don’t see why Buffalo would want Eklund at 1, earliest I see him go is 3


Eklund has the highest potential to become a star

Beniers and Power want to go back to College

so kind of makes sense
Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:36 p.m.
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Eklund > Beniers and Power is a "bold strategy Cotton".. but its Buffalo so I DONT think its gonna play out.


Watched Eklund and despite him being small really impressed with his 2-way game. Still growing so no concerns.

Still see Buffalo drafting Power but thats fine Eklund still going somewhere
Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:58 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
Eklund has the highest potential to become a star

Beniers and Power want to go back to College

so kind of makes sense


For me Power, Beniers is the clear top 2, I can see the appeal of Eklund but I wouldn’t take him at 1
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:59 p.m.
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Mom is making spaghetti for dinner tonight per Frank Seravalli
Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
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Quoting: AndrewLadd
Mom is making spaghetti for dinner tonight per Frank Seravalli


did someone say Spaghetti

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Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:20 p.m.
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Mom is making spaghetti for dinner tonight per Frank Seravalli


Poor you, I got pulled pork for dinner and it was amazing.
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:45 p.m.
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Quoting: justaBoss
I like your predictions. I'm also pretty confident Eklund goes first.


Really? I think it's definitely going to be Power

I love Eklund though
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:46 p.m.
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Mom is making spaghetti for dinner tonight per Frank Seravalli


Why did I even laugh at this lmao
Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:47 p.m.
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https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1418338286804865024?s=09

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Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:55 p.m.
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13 game road trip to start the season for the Islanders
Jul. 22, 2021 at 7:12 p.m.
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Final mock draft:
1. Power
2. Eklund
3. Berniers
4. Hughes
5. Guenther
6. Clarke
7. Wallstedt
8. Edvisson
9. Johnson
10. McTavish
11. Sillinger
12. Lysell
13. Lucius
14. Ceulemans
15. Raty
Jul. 22, 2021 at 7:39 p.m.
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Edited Jul. 22, 2021 at 7:51 p.m.
So who do you guys think could be potential steals in Free Agency

For me I got

For Forwards

1. Tatar
2. Kahun
3. Stephan

For Dman

1. Suter
2. Yandle
3. McCabe

For Goalies

1. Anderson (Tor)


So by steal I mean you can sign them for cheap due to previous circumstances (underperformed or got injured) and they play far and beyond better than what they are being payed (think Verhaeghe situation)
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 7:54 p.m.
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NHL released the full schedule for '21-22. Here are the highlights:
-Opening night is Oct. 12, two games: Penguins @ Lightning (Stanley Cup Banner raised), and Kraken @ Golden Knights
-Rest of teams open Oct.13-14
-First of 4 meetings between Canadiens and Maple Leafs: Teams open in Toronto Oct. 13
-Kraken's first home game: Host Canucks on Oct. 23
-Islanders play their first 13 games on the road to allow for the completion of UBS Arena, first home game Nov. 20 against Calgary
-Stanley Cup Rematch-Lightning @ Canadiens, December 7
-Alex Nedeljkovic returns to Carolina: Red Wings @ Hurricanes, Dec. 16
-Mark Giordano Returns to Calgary: Kraken @ Flames, Dec. 23
-Winter Classic: Blues @ Wild at Target Field, January 1, 2022
-All-Star Skills Competition at T-Mobile Arena (Golden Knights' stadium) Feb 4., All-Star Game Feb. 5
Possible break for the Winter Olympics from Feb. 6-22, the league and the NHLPA have not reached an agreement yet
-2nd outdoor game of the year: Lightning @ Predators at Nissan Stadium, Feb. 26
-Duncan Keith returns to Chicago: Oilers @ Blackhawks, March 3
-Season ends April 29
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Jul. 22, 2021 at 8:05 p.m.
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Quoting: ConservativeLightningFan91
NHL released the full schedule for '21-22. Here are the highlights:
-Opening night is Oct. 12, two games: Penguins @ Lightning (Stanley Cup Banner raised), and Kraken @ Golden Knights
-Rest of teams open Oct.13-14
-First of 4 meetings between Canadiens and Maple Leafs: Teams open in Toronto Oct. 13
-Kraken's first home game: Host Canucks on Oct. 23
-Islanders play their first 13 games on the road to allow for the completion of UBS Arena, first home game Nov. 20 against Calgary
-Stanley Cup Rematch-Lightning @ Canadiens, December 7
-Alex Nedeljkovic returns to Carolina: Red Wings @ Hurricanes, Dec. 16
-Mark Giordano Returns to Calgary: Kraken @ Flames, Dec. 23
-Winter Classic: Blues @ Wild at Target Field, January 1, 2022
-All-Star Skills Competition at T-Mobile Arena (Golden Knights' stadium) Feb 4., All-Star Game Feb. 5
Possible break for the Winter Olympics from Feb. 6-22, the league and the NHLPA have not reached an agreement yet
-2nd outdoor game of the year: Lightning @ Predators at Nissan Stadium, Feb. 26
-Duncan Keith returns to Chicago: Oilers @ Blackhawks, March 3
-Season ends April 29


Thank you, didn’t have to know some of these but useful
 
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