Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 14942913)

Yeah, there could be a certain amount of homerism. Hopefully DB can see past that, as Johnson has just about everything you want for an Olympic depth defenseman.

Still feeling good about my USA roster, although I'm positive not all of them will make the team (USA's loss, says I)
David Backes
Dustin Brown
Ryan Callahan
Alex Galchenyuk
Patrick Kane
Ryan Kesler
Phil Kessel
TJ Oshie
Zach Parise
Bobby Ryan
Paul Stastny
James van Riemsdyk
Justin Abdelkader (replacing Legwand, the only guy on my initial roster who wasn't invited to camp)

Zach Bogosian
Erik Johnson
Jack Johnson
Ryan McDonagh
Kevin Shattenkirk
Ryan Suter
Keith Yandle

Craig Anderson
Ryan Miller
Jonathan Quick

I feel it is my obligation to veto all options and present a new one:

Originally Posted by nampahcj (Post 14944108)

No Pavelski??

Originally Posted by Alazais (Post 14944000)

I don't have cable. I watch the Leafs on Saturday night over my Xbox. I will not start paying for cable to watch the Leafs. I will lose my shit if I don't get at least one high res game a week. Or if I have to go out to the bar every game. fuck that.

Originally Posted by swordo84 (Post 14944588)

You should still be ok there. What will change is the Leafs won't always have that coveted 7pm, Saturday night national game. You'll see a lot more Montreal and Ottawa here in 2014 and beyond.

Originally Posted by Alazais (Post 14945446)

Eww. Hockey Night in Canada is the Leafs game. It has been for 30 years. That is not okay.

Originally Posted by swordo84 (Post 14946041)

You're only saying that because you're a Leafs fan. I think it's fantastic I won't be stuck watching them every Sat night. Also, the game would still be on TV and under the HNIC banner, just not necessarily on CBC.

Originally Posted by Alazais (Post 14946229)

HNIC = Leafs on Saturday night. Has since T.V. was being beamed into your home. In truth I watch it online (Stream via their website) or from the Xbox app. but if that doesn't become an option I will kick puppies. ALL OF THE PUPPIES!

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 14946073)

The Monster in net for the Wings tonight. Howie has struggled to win lately so not too surprised.

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 14943581)

I've always loved the idea of team-specific packages. Hope it works out for you, man. :thumbsup

Originally Posted by HallowBillies7 (Post 14946452)

Holy shit I completely forgot we play the Wings tonight. These are seriously my favorite games to watch, especially this year. What a playoff series that would be.

Originally Posted by Roose13 (Post 14946472)

I can't for Sens fans to make asses out of themselves on Sunday when Alfie returns.

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 14946471)

I'll be there tonight. Can't wait. First game I've been to in a long time.

Originally Posted by HallowBillies7 (Post 14946504)

Have a great time! I went to the second game we played this year where you beat us, still was an awesome hockey game to watch.

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 14946598)

Also Wings related, they sign Johnathan Ericsson to a 6 year deal. Haven't seen #'s yet.

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 14946650)

$4.25mil per. Not a bad price.

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 14946548)

I will. That was a good game, should be one tonight too. I know Gus is having a good year but I remember how bad he was at times in TO so I keep expecting him to blow it again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZogQ9nIO_g

This video was on the NHL Network last night. Some great passes.

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 14946748)

Interesting. I was at the car shop when I read about Ericsson and was going to guess more like $2.5 - 3 mil. Not like me to low-ball a good defenseman like that. :lol

Have fun at the game tonight. You taking the Griffster?

Originally Posted by kev87lads (Post 14946793)

Filth.

Lemieux one should be higher if only for the dirty dangle before the pass.

Originally Posted by bradshaw06 (Post 14946819)

So apparently Paul Martin played the end of the game against Boston with a broken leg. He is now out at least 4 weeks

Originally Posted by bradshaw06 (Post 14946819)

So apparently Paul Martin played the end of the game against Boston with a broken leg. He is now out at least 4 weeks

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 14947232)

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=693294

I know a lot of teams do this, but it's still cool. There is a picture of a girl with Hank and she breaks down crying while wearing her totally awesome Zetterberg WC jersey. Terrible what is happening to these kids but it's nice to see them so happy.