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May 13, 2022 at 4:59 p.m.
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I want Gourde back
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He's literally assisted or scored on all 5 of the Panthers goals tonight... Wtf

In case anyone was wondering what's on my mind it's that with Palats contract expiring this season and Killorn next, change might not be such a bad thing.


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I don't know if upgrade is the right word, but change could be useful as the team ages and ultimately becomes slower and potentially less hungry(?).

I think if we worked Fortier and Koepke into 20ish+ games next season, both would be ready to go for 23-24.
Fortier as a 4th liner (Perry's and PEB's contracts will be up and Maroon even slower) and Koepke as a middle-six player (Palat and Killorn will be gone).

Koepke, like Colton, aren't/weren't prolific AHL scorers but Koepke also looks to have a play style that should translate most of his AHL production into the NHL if given the right opportunity on the roster.


How's this?

Next Year
May 13, 2022 at 6:41 p.m.
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And of course the Wild lose in the 1st round rolling eyes


I did switch mine to Calgary but oh well. Bolts won't let me down 🤞
May 13, 2022 at 6:46 p.m.
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How's this?

Next Year


I don't know if that makes much sense for Edmonton.

I wonder if Palat was willing to sign around $4m AAV if we'd trade Killorn to make it work.
May 13, 2022 at 7:12 p.m.
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Quoting: CoopsTroops
I don't know if that makes much sense for Edmonton.

I wonder if Palat was willing to sign around $4m AAV if we'd trade Killorn to make it work.


I think if we gave him term he probably would. Maybe an "A" (sometimes) to top it off?
May 13, 2022 at 8:03 p.m.
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I think if we gave him term he probably would. Maybe an "A" (sometimes) to top it off?


I think term would be the main key.
If we sign Paul to term then I start seeing Killorn as expendable.
Would rather have Palat and Paul than Killorn and Paul.
May 14, 2022 at 1:46 a.m.
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I think term would be the main key.
If we sign Paul to term then I start seeing Killorn as expendable.
Would rather have Palat and Paul than Killorn and Paul.


rather have Palat and Killorn than Palat and Paul also


but that might not be possible
May 14, 2022 at 1:46 a.m.
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I think term would be the main key.
If we sign Paul to term then I start seeing Killorn as expendable.
Would rather have Palat and Paul than Killorn and Paul.


Yeah I agree. Term will probably be the most important.
May 14, 2022 at 3:17 p.m.
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The Lightning organization faces double elimination today.

Crunch need to beat Laval to force a Game 5 (best-of-5 series)
And ofc the Bolts later tonight
May 14, 2022 at 6:02 p.m.
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Hopefully a good omen for the Lightning, the Crunch forced a Game 5 against Laval today on the road in Canada. Crunch dominated play and won via a 3-0 shutout.
May 14, 2022 at 8:05 p.m.
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Point can have my entire leg.
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May 14, 2022 at 8:41 p.m.
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Give Paul the standard 9.5x8 contract!
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May 14, 2022 at 8:43 p.m.
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Give Paul the standard 9.5x8 contract!


Can't. I've already give him my undying love and affection. Theres nothing left in the budget.
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May 14, 2022 at 9:54 p.m.
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Re-sign Paul before he goes to bed.
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May 14, 2022 at 9:54 p.m.
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Farewell
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YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

ONTO THE PANTHERS!!!!!!

I just hope Point's OK. The fact that he's on the ice for the handshakes is slightly encouraging.
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May 14, 2022 at 9:58 p.m.
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Offseason priority, find someone that knows how to win a face-off.
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May 14, 2022 at 10:04 p.m.
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Damn, Paul's price tag keeps going up
May 14, 2022 at 10:11 p.m.
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Farewell
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May 14, 2022 at 10:14 p.m.
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May 14, 2022 at 10:19 p.m.
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LFG!!!!!!! So freaking clutch.
May 14, 2022 at 10:27 p.m.
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Damn, Paul's price tag keeps going up


I've got a draft I'll post later tonight or tomorrow whenever the "blow it up" leafs mania is calmed down a little.
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May 14, 2022 at 11:23 p.m.
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Cirelli Stamkos Kuch
Palat Paul Killer
Hagel Colton Perry
Nash Bells Maroon?

Or do we call up a spark plug?
May 14, 2022 at 11:24 p.m.
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Cirelli Stamkos Kuch
Palat Paul Killer
Hagel Colton Perry
Nash Bells Maroon?

Or do we call up a spark plug?


Literally just posted this lol
May 15, 2022 at 1:22 a.m.
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I want Gourde back
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Cirelli Stamkos Kuch
Palat Paul Killer
Hagel Colton Perry
Nash Bells Maroon?

Or do we call up a spark plug?


I think you forgot your signature request to get Fort Gabe in the lineup
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May 15, 2022 at 1:24 a.m.
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I think you forgot your signature request to get Fort Gabe in the lineup


Fort Gabe is the future. Im not sure he's the best option for the 3peat :-)
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May 15, 2022 at 1:30 a.m.
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I think you forgot your signature request to get Fort Gabe in the lineup


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Fort Gabe is the future. Im not sure he's the best option for the 3peat :-)


Koepke on standby in my book. The guy has been my #1 Star of the Crunch's first round so far
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