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I think it's kind of a toss up for the few teams looking for a goalie... Brodeur, Halak, and Bryz (and Maybe Luongo) will be heading to any combination of Minny, Montreal (rental only), and Washington.

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Yeah someone reported the rumor. That's all it is right now though.

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The Wild do for a 4th rounder.

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God I hope it stays that way. I want him less than I wanted Miller

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Wild's official Twitter feed just announced Bryz acquisition for 4th rounder. Went with the cheap option, I guess.

EDIT: From Proteau :lol
Adam Proteau ‏@Proteautype 55s Wild goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. Now that's a perfect sentence.

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Penner to the Caps?

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Bryz was just an experiment that didn't work out. Bye-bye.

Easy to say now, but our goaltending should be much improved next year.

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Should have stayed in Phoenix and dealt with the fact they could have moved to Winnipeg.

Do wonder where Halak goes now though.

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Penner trader for a 4th rounder too. And on Pancake Tuesday of all days.

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Caps 4th rounder for Dustin Penner

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:lol:lol

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Back to Montreal? :lol

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I would imagine Washington wants to make a run at him. Like we've said before, a MTL trade is a possibility if Price is out for an extended period.

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Perry, Getzlaf, Penner, Glencross vs. Green, Fehr, Fleischman, Liach in one of the best AHL game 7's ever played

http://theahl.com/stats/official-gam...ame_id=1002208

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The last thing the Caps need is a goalie

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Depending on his contract status/signability, I would take him on LI. Need an upgrade for next year and going forward.

I'm just checking to the tracker hourly for news on vanek and amac. Anything less than 2 good assets for vanek would be a failure.

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Haha oh Wild

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I forgot about NYI. Definitely put them on the "need goalie" list. :thumbsup

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Has Dustin Penner played for every team in the league yet?

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Just saw the Flyers reportedly trying to land Kesler, don't know how I have missed that. Think it may be a bit costly to get him

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Penner should occupy a spot on the left on one of the top 2 lines....Erat is gone then???

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how are the flyers not in major cap trouble?
how could they even think about adding a guy like Kesler?
what am I missing?

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Not crazy about the idea, considering Philly needs more defensive help. But hey, it's Ryan Kesler.
Erat requested a trade earlier and the Caps certainly want to be rid of him. But his play + salary might render him untradeable.

That Erat/Forsberg trade, in hindsight, has to be one of the worst of last season's deadline (for the Caps).

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They could take on about $3mil. So someone would have to be going back. Philly seems to have very little patience with things.

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Every time a big name guy hits the trading block or free agency I feel like the Flyers are talked about as a suitor.

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Yeah. Sometimes it's just best to wait and let the guys you have mature. But again, I'm a Wings fan who has seen 4 Cups in the last 16 years or whatever. Maybe the Wings don't feel the pressure Philly does. But even looking back at 1996 when they still hadn't won, they were making moves to better themselves, not just trying to get some big name.

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Oh I'm not pleased by the prospect. I like the young talent we have. Agree with the defense. Need some big help there

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Kesler is a smoke screen. They want to drive up the price of Kesler so the Penguins make the biggest deal possible.

Edler might be a possibility but apparently Vancouver isn't willing to give him up unless it's for an arm and a leg.

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Probably the worst trade of McPhee's career in Washington. Although I am of the very strong opinion that Martin Erat has been substantially better for the Caps than people give him credit for. He's been very much misused by Adam Oates and was constantly getting scratched in favor of shit players like Laich and Brouwer. I would want out too.

The whole Erat situation is a huge mess and I don't really blame him for any of it

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Also, Kuznetsov's KHL team missed the playoffs, so if he can work out a deal with his club to skip the loser playoffs (which it sounds like he wants to do), we may see him in a Caps sweater very soon

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Some Avs notes that I know very few will care about:

- Joe Sakic told LeBrun today that Ryan O'Reilly will not be moved at the deadline and that both sides have agreed to finish out the season and talk in the summer. Sakic said O'Reilly wants to stay, which seems to be consensus among reinvigorated Avs players right now.

- Sakic also said the team will not be shopping the rental market and will only make a deal if someone comes to them with an offer they can't pass up (i.e., a top 4 d-man)

- Paul Stastny told reporters today he definitely does not want to leave Avs and will take a hometown discount in contract negotiations over the summer in order to stay.

- From Avs reporter Adrian Dater: "Avs getting lots of calls from teams. Gonna be an interesting next 24 hours on Stastny"

Still think PA Parenteau is their most expendable player, but he has played great since the break. More and more, I like the idea of the Avs sticking with who they've got. Let them continue to grow together. The defense by committee approach has been much better than expected.

Bruins supposedly interested in Vanek? That'd be nice considering every time we play a team he's on he always ends up scoring.

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Stastny is talked about every year it seems. Why?

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Won't be shooting at you guys though. lol

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Rumor - Bickell and Oduya + picks for Ryan Kesler

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didn't they sign Bickell to an extension yesterday?

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He's a serviceable player who can play in just about any situation. The last 2-3 seasons he hasn't played well (just like the rest of the Avs), so it was assumed a change in scenery might be needed. With his value still relatively high, he was the perfect trade bait for the Avs.

However, his play this year (just like the rest of the Avs) has been exceptional. His contract is up after this season, and while he's still set to do well, he's not expected to make as much as he was (unless the Flyers offer him a contract, that is), which makes him attractive to other clubs.

But with him being an important piece of the Avs puzzle and a key team leader, I think he stays and re-signs at a hometown discount. Only possibility he moves is if a top 4 d-man suddenly becomes available, and probably not a rental at that.

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Gillis must have had a head injury.

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Because his contract says he should be on the level of Toews/Kane/Sedins/etc.

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Unfortunately for everyone not named Bryan Bickell (or Bryan Bickell's wife)...yes, yes they did. A lot of money this offseason because "he's like, so amazing in the playoffs" (once).

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:thumbsup:thumbsup Those picks better be high.

High-priced contracts for middle-aged and middle-of-the-road players are exactly what the Canucks are trying to get rid of.

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I still don't feel bad for you. :lol

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To take on Bickell's contract and give a team in your own conference, a rival, Kesler, I'd want two 1st's for that. I just can't see it.

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I wouldn't either :lol

Just feel bad for the stitches I got in my chin the night the Hawks won the Cup.

I don't either. Just sharing the rumor. It's from a place not much better than #CONFIRMED but it's that same crack cocaine we love come deadline time.

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No I love the shit. Even the crazy ones are fun to think about. I always wonder about the deals that were talked about, or even close, that didn't happen. Still wonder what the Wings offered to CBJ for Nash or what the first talks with Weber were.

Edit: Also loved hearing Keenan saying he had a 1 for 1 with Boston, Jumbo Joe for Lou, and the FLA owner said no since he'd be taking money back...for Joe FUCKING Thornton! I understand the business side for a small non-traditional market but how much better could that team have been?

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Just got it. Andrew MacDonald for a 2nd and 3rd. The Flyers will need to get him re-signed though.

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Isles didn't get the 1st they wanted. Two picks seems like a lot for him, but we'll see how he is with more talent around.

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Totally. :thumbsup

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This is what I'm interested in seeing. Having watched him a bit, he's got everything you'd want in a mobile defensive defenseman. High hopes for him.

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A 1st??? We were never going to get that. Was happy with a 2nd so even pleased with a 3rd too

Happy to hear ducks and bruins both in on vanek now. More the merrier.

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If vanek not dealt by game time , they had better hold him out. With our luck , he'd get hurt.

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So with MacDonald coming to Philly does this mean Mezaros will be out the door to recoup some of those draft picks?

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Yeah, keep reading they have 9 D now. Someone will be gone soon.

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2nd, 3rd, and a prospect is actually a steal for Snow in this trade. :thumbsup

Holmgren gonna Holmgren. Will probably all work out for Philly if they can re-sign him. He'll probably command $3-4 million/year which isn't overpriced.

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Macdonald was never getting a 1st. He's not worth it. He's a pending UFA with a contract hit of $525k.

Still wouldn't be surprised if he ends up coming here.

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Just goes to show how much defenseman command on the market. Those guys are top priority. I mean, everyone saw the frenzy that was caused by Suter hitting the open market.

That's what makes the Oduya rumors interesting. Legit top 4 defenseman are hard to come by.

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No, but I'd be asking for it too. The prices are so much higher than they used to be with teams closer together in the standings and the cap. MacDonald 10 years ago? Maybe a 3rd rounder.

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True but he really is barely a top 4 and on a top 10, he is a 3rd pair. Wish he resigned because he is a solid 2nd pAir for us but he won't be worth the money he gets. He is going to block a lot of shots but makes a lot of mistakes near his own net and is not very physical. Decent 2nd pair dman on the pp, too.

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Flyers get Andrew MacDonald for two picks and a prospect that I never heard of.

Oduya is top 4 on one of the best defensive cores in the league (possibly the best) and top 4 on a silver medal team. He's a lot better than people think.

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Luongo gone!

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Glad he's out of that cluster fuck finally. Funny part is him and Thomas are now teammates :lol, for now anyway.

Edit: how do the Canucks go from Schneider and Luongo to Eddie Lack all in less than a year? Bad moves.

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He wasn't talking about Oduya there, Mike.

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Bobby Lou back to the Panthers. Gillis has officially hit the reset button.

Tomorrow is on pace to be a bore.

Gillis should be fired for getting rid of both Schneider and Luo, awful ideas IMO.

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Yeah, I don't know how you can get rid of both of those guys.

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Are you really a prospect at 24? AHL fodder.

Best news on luongo is that Fla should pass. Isles now which means better draft pick :D

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Writing is on the wall for Kesler.

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Thanks. Yep. On my phone at work so hard to cut text, type quickly and accurately.

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Everyone else called him a prospect haha.

And Florida is so dumb in giving up on Markstrom.

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Rumors coming out that the reason for Kesler/Luongo getting to this point is huge conflicts with Torts.

So how long until Vancouver riots?

Torts is a terrible coach. So awesome he's in Vancouver.

Sooooooo happy for Luongo.

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This is what I was guessing.

Yeah, the Canucks have given up on this year. Kesler will be gone tomorrow.

How much longer can Gillis keep his job with the mess he's created?

EDIT: Might as well unload Edler too at this point.

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Lol. No, I know. I think they call anyone in a trade not in the NHL a prospect.

As for Markstrom, I agree. Even though it seems like we've been hearing about him forever and he hasn't "arrived", its too early for a team in fla's situation

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The Panthers are in a tough spot, so I don't blame them too much for trading for Luongo, even at the expense of Backstrom. On one hand, they want to rebuild and stock the roster with young talent. On the other hand, they don't have the luxury of being in a hockey-crazy market who will support them through tough times, like the Oilers and Flames. Basically, the Panthers need to put butts in seats to remain financially viable, and marketable players will do that. They can market the hell out of Luongo, and should see some success doing it. He won't instantly sell out the rink, but he will help.

Unfortunately, this is a short-term solution to a very long-term problem for a team like the Panthers.

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Wouldn't give it long.

Seriously...to both of these. Torts's whole thing has gotten tired and old.

Also, as fun as it was to hate on ol' Bobby Lou during the heat of the Canucks/Blackhawks rivalry, the guy has been nothing but class about the whole thing. Heart goes out to him.

I'd be so upset if I were a Canucks fan. James Mirtle made a great point when he said:

"If I'm a Canucks fan, what worries me is management seems to have no plan here. Why deal Schneider in June then do this? It's nuts."

There seems to be no real direction in the front office, then again, I think they didn't see this season playing out this way. I think they thought they would be top 3 in the West again.

I mean, it's not like Lack is a scrub, but this thing is crazy.

Important part is the bolded, especially considering what Matty just said. Markstrom might turn out to be a hell of a talent, but it's not working out as well as they would have liked yet, and Bobby Lou is a big name that Panthers fans know already.

Seems like a good haul for the Panthers to me, especially considering Vancouver is retaining part of the salary.

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This is a classic Dale Talon move. He's a GREAT GM for markets that aren't exactly thriving. You need to spend money, and bring in names to try and get the team in contention. He knows that, and Bobby Lou was a big win for FLA.

Vancouver in full melt down mode as well.

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:thumbsup (And obviously I meant Markstrom in my post before, not Backstrom. Sorry)

Luongo's "star" power mixed with his past history with the club will be one of the bigger draws the Panthers have had in a while. They can market every single game like a playoff game for the rest of the season probably... "Luongo's first game in a Panthers uniform against the Sabres in 12 years!" or whatever. It's silly, but it's what they will do. And they should.

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Just came across this pic on Twitter...

https://twitter.com/MadelnCanada/sta...548096/photo/1

Don't feel bad for them. Not one bit.

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Great day for Lou. Never been so happy for a non-Red Wings move. Didn't even think about Thomas and him together. Wonder who will be pumping whose tires. lol
Agreed.
Not a surprise. Screw the Canucks.

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I really hope Pirri settles in to a role there. They have some talent and some draft picks to make the future happen.

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So Canucks taking part of Lou's salary too. Nice move by FLA.

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Basically.

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Blackhawks get David Rundblad from the Phoenix Coyotes of Glendale in Arizona.

Not sure why.

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Honestly feel like this is the start of a bigger deal, needing to add a defenseman to the roster before dealing another one.

Could obviously be wrong though. A 2nd round pick seems like a lot for Rundblad.

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I hope so, too. It really sucks to see them floundering like this for so long. I just want something good to happen for them.

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Luongo's revenge, 2021:

https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/44...945472/photo/1

EDIT: "Borrowed" this line ^ from Proteau. #creditwherecreditdue

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https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/44...945472/photo/1

Could get REALLLLLLL ugly for Vancouver if he retires early.

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Dave Bolland being shopped around...

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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Florida. Enough other former Hawks have been there.

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Chicago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQo1HIcSVtg

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Penner's tweets since the trade today have been hilarious. Just one:

https://twitter.com/Dustinpenner25/s...166400/photo/1

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Vanek to the Ducks.

So happy to have Rinne back in net tonight.

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Apparently not the Ducks now. WTF.

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COME ON CHAD! NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR ACTUAL HOCKEY TALK! THIS IS TRADE TIME. :rattle

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:lol, I was wondering where you were getting that.

But seriously, wouldn't be surprised!

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The Mule keeps kicking. 6 points in last 3 games.