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Not sure, but I'm positive any guy would be willing to play any position for a shot at being on an Olympic team. Except maybe Phil Kessel on defense. That's where he would most definitely draw the line.

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Was chris really suggesting the Flyers are bottom feeders?

Get the fuck outta here. Maybe you and Rocky can come here to Philly and run up some Art museum steps cause at least one of you needs it.

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What the fuck kind of drugs are you on? :ugh

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fight fight fight fight fight FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

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Chris you are so high you probably think USA could won with Rick Doritos.

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Sorry I don't buy in to what the Flyers are selling. Yes, I think they are the 13th or 14th team in the East.

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As a Ranger fan I can tell you that Derek Stepan was our best forward last season. Best offensive forward above Nash and best defensive forward above Callahan. There is no chance in hell he doesn't make the team. The only aspect of his game that isn't superb is his speed and that has improved year by year. I expect him to be a top 6 forward. I am more concerned about Callahan's spot on the roster than Stepan's, even though Cally might end up wearing the "C".

Parise - Stepan - Kane
Ryan - Pavelski - Kessel
Pacioretty - Backes - Brown
van Riemsdyk - Kesler - Callahan
Galchenyuk

Suter - Shattenkirk
McDonagh - Carlson
J. Johnson - Yandle
Martin

Quick
Miller
Howard

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Blues winning the division over the Hawks this year? Hawks are potentially better, Blues got worse.

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You are dumb. You are really dumb. So dumb. so dumb.

He's climb in' up yo windows...

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X = WC

Worst Division ever full of cheaters, divers, and assholes:

Kings
Sharks
Canucks
Ducks - X
Oilers
Coyotes
Flames

Matty VS Chris made up rivalry Division:

Blackhawks
Blues
Stars
Jets - X
Wild
Predators
Avalanche


Old Man Tim can finally stay awake for games Division:

Senators
Red Wings
Bruins
Canadiens - X
Maple Leafs
Lightning
Sabres
Panthers

Pierre McGuire's boner Division:

Penguins
Capitals
Rangers
Blue Jackets - X
Islanders
Hurricanes
Flyers
Devils

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but we will certainly lose to:

Stamkos - Crosby - Giroux
Tavares - Toews - Nash
Sharp - Bergeron - Hall
Staal - Getzlaf - St. Louis
Perry

Weber - Doughty
Keith - Pietrangelo
Letang - Subban
Seabrook

Price
Crawford
Luongo

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my goodness will I have the largest boner ever if Sharpie gets on the Olympic team. After the finals this year, I would now say Sharp is the most underrated player in the league because I don't think it's Bergeron anymore, meaning Bergeron is getting due credit.

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Stepan as the top line center is a stretch to say the least. Yes, he had a good year last year, but your homer is showing. I had him as my alternate, but you're right, there's a very good chance he's on the squad itself. Everyone is ignoring Pavelski as well. He could very well make the roster.

Matty and I love defensive guys, so our list is a little different, but Stepan could be a key player in this thing. I hope he is. Top line center is a stretch though.

There's no way the Hawks don't face a Cup hangover a little bit though. That's why I did that. Tarasenko is back and healthy, the Blues can still be scary good. Grabovski and Brunner are still being linked to St. Louis too. Alex Pietrangelo will be resigned, and they'll keep that stellar blue line looking real good.

Plus, there's the Olympics, and while it's cool to know, it sucks for the Hawks to be sending 12-13 guys to the Olympics. That's a heavy load on an already Cup hungover squad. It's a shorter offseason than normal + Olympics with a huge amount of their roster playing (not resting) = less points than their talent dictates they should have. It will be an interesting season in Chicago for sure, but I would be ready for them to underachieve what their talent says they should do.

Sorry. That's just like...my opinion.

He certainly deserves it. I've been on the "Sharp is the most underrated NHL player" train for a long time. He's a natural sniper that's versatile, can play center or LW (although is more effective at LW), can win faceoffs, and is incredibly underrated defensively. Having a sniper that is never a liability defensively and can kill penalties is rare. Dude gets overshadowed by 19/88, but put him on a team like the Maple Leafs, and he's a superstar.

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Oh Toronto...

http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/stor...ri-phil-kessel

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Pavelski and Stepan were both on my original predictions for Team USA, and it's not even that they started playing worse (Stepan is actually playing better), I just feel other guys fit better on the team. It nice to know there are options, though!

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Apparently Patrick Kane is a 94 overall in the new NHL 14. :lol

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where did you read that?

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The way I read it is, players get ratings boosts when the actual player is hot in real life. The photo of Kane at a 94 was him on a boost, so he's probably a 91-93.

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actually it says next to the 94 "+6." He's probably an 88 then.

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I found some other screenshots like that and ratings all seem to be in line with '13. I don't think they have changed the ratings yet. If I recall Kane was an 88 in '13.

He's an 86

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I'm okay with this deal. It gives some security to build the team in a proper manner. They've been attempting to build up a stable of young prospects and with a long term contract he'll have the chance to let them grow and develop without and undue pressure of succeeding right now.

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It's Toronto. There's always going to be pressure. If the Leafs miss the playoffs this year and Clarkson and Bernier struggle the fans will be calling for his head.

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I don't think they will be calling for his head. Especially not after this year. If One of the two goalies clearly jumps ahead of the other and takes the number one spot - good. The goal was to create a tandem that would push each other to succeed. It is said that Clarkson left money on the table to sign with Toronto.


I don't think the fans will be calling for anyone's head. Toronto media may, but they will contrive any story they can muster up because collectively idiots. This is known.

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He had 3 years left on his current deal though. Does he really need an 8 year deal? And has he done in 6 months on the job to earn 5 more years? Most of the team that was on the ice this years was Burke's and Bernier and Clarkson haven't played a game for them yet.

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the extension is not an addition. They scratched the last contract. It's now just a five year deal, not eight.

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I'm not sure if it matters for a GM. They don't count against the cap and if the Leafs want to fire him and keep paying him, good for them. They can afford it.

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This post hurts my brain.

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looks like Pavel Datsyuk got really drunk and did this:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-pu...tml?nopharma=1

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:lol he just looks like an angry primate stomping around for most of it

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Gotcha.Makes it a little better. But either way, what did he do to deserve an extra two years when he still had 3 to go? It's not like only had a year left. If that was the case I'd understand.

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I don't want to have to correct you again, Timmy.

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Dreger tweeted that Trade talks for Franson may be heating up. He is asking for a 4.5m a year on a long term contract. If that is the case then he will be moved. The guy had a great year last year. He was top 10 in points for a D-man and 2nd in points per minutes played (next to Subban) 4 yerars at 4.5 is absurd. He is a superb Power play specialist. His shot from the point is a thing of beauty.

He did however play very sheltered 5 on 5 minutes and was shaky in the regular season in the D-zone. In the playoffs, when paired with Gardiner they were the best D-pairing on the roster. I just don't think one good shortened season and a good playoff series (in a losing effort) get you a 20 million dollar contract.

Dreger suggested a quality prospect and a high pick would be fair value for him. Any suggestions as to what they'd give up.



As an aside: All of this could be avoided if they were able to move Liles contract. He has a contract hit of 3.75 for the next three years and is still widely considered to be a quality PMD. I tried to look at cap geek and I don't see to many teams with enough cap space to make a trade where the Leafs don't take back to much Salary. Calgary? The Islanders? Something like Liles for a 4th?

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Colby Armstrong to Sweden?

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ugh he was the worst. Such a head hunter.

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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl--ra...154114642.html

fight amongst yourselves.

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That was awful.

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A list like that can be so subjective in many ways it's not even worth it.

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If Mason doesn't defeat his confidence issues then he will deserve to stay at the bottom of that list. Only way is up for him.

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I actually liked that list. Not sure Mason should be that low though. Other than that I agreed more or less.

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http://kuklaskorner.com/hockey/comme...medium=twitter

I doubt this but duh to them losing $30mil. The team lost money the year before and then handed out huge checks to Suter and Parise.

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WTF Why is Hank ranked number 2???





;);)

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Not much going on so Pavelski gets 5 years and 30 mil.

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Fraser signs with the Leafs for a 1 year 1.25 mil contract. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal but the Leafs have to sign Franson and Kadri still and they have just under 5 million to do that. I don't think this is going to end well. I expect Franson to be moved (assuming Liles cannot be).

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http://nhl.si.com/2013/07/30/the-12-...y-commercials/

Discuss.

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I love a lot of those, but it's a shame none of these made that list:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qc7fBl7vO0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxnDeb-TLhE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Od1O23P7I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-JOZ0q4XDk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx33IT4xjaM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM1n4BhJ9zE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujaqq8GzXXc

All of those are incredible. I get why you can't include them all, but at least "Wish" or one of the game highlights.

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Got enough Hawks ones on there? ;)

From the article the Words one is my favorite and I like the dad outside the nursery at the hospital.

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I could watch all those spots I linked over and over and over a million times, and they'd still never get old.

Words is absolutely my all time favorite, but I think it's a shame none of the "History Will Be Made" ones are on there.

And yes, the dad outside the nursery was always a favorite of mine too.

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no words is the best.

father at the nursery is great.

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Hello friends. I am hoping for some advice.

I am in a GM league in NHL 13. I have an offer on the table that is, Lunqvist and a 3rd (2014) for Kipper (85 over all), Sbisa (22 year old 85 overall) Malcolm Subban (4.5 star 19 year old), and Neno Niedereitter (4.5 prospect).

I expect the 3rd will do nothing. It has no value to me. Kipper is 36 and I expect has maybe two years left. Which is hopefully enough time to get Subban up enough to play some quality games.

Is this a good deal? Would you take it?

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I can't believe we're only a little over a month away from training camp. Feels like a ways off but it's not too far away. Need me some hockey.

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Are you getting Hank or trading him? Just trying to figure out which side of this you are on.

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:lol Buffalo :lol

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I would be trading him away. I tried to push for Barertschi (however you spell his name) and he wouldn't go for it. So deal is off.

I get Brown & Eriksson back in 10 games or so, so I should be fine after that. Assuming no one else goes down.

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In all fairness, that Brad May call might be my all time favorite (non-Blackhawks) call. That Matteau one is incredible too. They both give me goosebumps 100% of the time.

Even the Stevie Y one does too. Sometimes the love of hockey trumps all rivalries. Those moments just tug at a hockey fan's strings.

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I guess it depends on how good your team's defense is. I mean, it is definitely a move that weekens your goaltending in the short-term, but upgrades your prospects down the line.

How solid it your team overall? If you are a more offensive based team, then Kipper should be enough for now.


My opinion is that making this trade is more of a build for the future move, with hopes that Kipper has something left in the tank to hold the fort for now and possibly still get you into the playoffs with him as your #1.

Edit, just read that the deal was off haha.

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I can always go back to it. I wanted a bit more of a sure thing as far as a return goes. Sbsia, Nino and Subban is a good return I suppose.

I've only made 3 moves. I moved Hags and a pick for Dustin Brown. I moved A 1st and a 3rd for Eriksson, and I moved Marc Staal for Kadri and Morgan Rielly.

My team is rubbish. They are a game under .500. Hank can't make a save and my team can't score.

I have been missing Eriksson for 20 games, Brown for 35 games and Callahan was out for 10 games earlier.

My roster looks like (when healthy)

Nash(87)-Richards(87)-Callahan(84)
Eriksson(85)-Stepan(84)-Brown(84)
Zucarello(79)-Brassard(81)-Kadri(83)
Palmieri(75)-Boyle(78)-Fierreo(74)

McDonagh(86) - Girardi(85)
Del Zotto(83) - Hamirlik (82)
Gilroy (76) - Eminger (77)

Hank (91)
Biron (77)


I need a better #4 D-man. but I'm trying to get by without one. I'm having a bit of a tough time with it though. I have some quality prospects who will provide some much needed support in a few years

Rielly (4.5 Star)
Kreider (4.5 star)
Moore (4.0 star)
and another guy who I can't remember.

I'm kind of stuck here as to how to improve. I also still have my first this year, which I'm hesitant to give up, given that I am on the bottom 10 right now.

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Lidstrom's jersey retirement will be March 6th against the Avs. A ticket that no one in Detroit cares about anymore just became popular...for one game anyways. I know I'll try to go.

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88 is growing up. I love the kid more and more every year.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-pu...152751057.html

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Roy is going to rush the ice and tackle Nick during the ceremony, and the rivalry will begin anew, ushering in a brand new era of hate. I can see Abdelkader and McLeod being at the center of it all.

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For the two times a year they play each other and the 1 in a million chance they meet in the playoffs...meaning finals. Can't wait to see Seth Jones in an Avs jersey....

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Blackhawks PR guy: "Patrick, we want to help clean up your image, and nothing does that better than a few tears. You don't even have to really cry. Just, as you're talking, pinch your inner thigh really hard until your eyes get watery, then sniff a few times, maybe pause for a second like you're trying to compose yourself, then rub your eyes a few times. Maybe give an embarrassed smile, and all will be good."

Patrick: "Then can I go screw bitches?"

Blackhawks: "Yes, then you can go screw bitches."

Patrick: "Ok cool lez do this."

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Maybe 1 in 2 million chance. And hey, two times a year is ok, they just need to make the most of the games when they happen. One thing I do know, they'll need to play Jiggy during those games... I think Varlamov would get creamed in a brawl.

And you had to bring up the Seth Jones thing again, you just had to... classic Wings bull crap.

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Classic Tim trolling.

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Well that was a fun read :lol:lol

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http://blues.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=679459

Bouwmeester extended for five years in St. Louis

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I honestly believe St. Louis wins the Cup this year.

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I had them in the finals last year before the season. Great offensive depth, solid backline, and a top 10 goaltender.

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Yep, and with the Blackhawks bound to have a Cup hangover, they should take the #1 seed in the West.

I wonder if they'll keep the tandem of Elliot/Halak or try to move one of them for more offensive firepower.

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I cannot WAIT for this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZx-JJ0u3tU

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Ugh, the East is going to be impossible with the inclusion of the Red Wings. I keep forgetting they switched conferences.

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Not just that, but the extra 2 teams. When I did my predictions for the season, I realized how difficult it would be for teams in the East to make the playoffs vs. the West. There are a lot of major market teams in the East, plus 2 extra teams, makes it really competitive for those wild card spots.

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Don't worry I'd do it to anyone else in here too. It's just too easy. lol

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Yea the NHL needs to even the conferences out the next time realignment happens, which will hopefully be soon.

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Expansion is coming in a couple years. They should have waited to realign until they expanded.

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lol NHL expansion is such a ridiculous notion

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Expansion is such a terrible idea.

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if anything they need to go through a contraction

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Players union will never allow that unfortunately.

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clearly

not like the owners would necessarily want it anyway, but it would make for a better game all-around

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I wonder if a contraction will be possible if the KHL starts stealing players

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that won't happen on a large scale, guys still want to play for the cup and they know they get more media attention in the US/Canada

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If it was that simple they would have. Jets needed to move west and they wanted to help out both the Jackets and Wings. It'll be interesting to see how they work it out assuming Seattle or Portland will get a team and Quebec the other.

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I agree it won't happen much. I mean Ovie and Malkin stayed and they are two of the largest Russian stars. I think most guys who would leave are the mid-level guys from Europe. Guys who'd get 3-4mil in the NHL could get closer to 8mil there. Hudler did it a few years ago. But even he came back.

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Well, it's going to happen.

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I think teams will move before they are contracted. Phoenix to Seattle and Florida to Quebec

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I understand that. I just think it's so screwy that one conferences teams have a better chance at the playoffs than the others.

Phoenix is there for another 5 years.

Florida ain't goin' anywhere. Bettman isn't going to completely abandon the south. Besides, Florida averaged an attendance of 99.7% of capacity last year. They're selling tickets for dirt cheap, and it may never been the Red Wings/Blackhawks/Maple Leafs down there, but they're doing just fine.

We're seeing teams added in 3-4 years. They aren't just going to shift the East being 16 teams to 14 and the West shifting from 14 to 16. They'll add two teams to balance it out.

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I don't know how you fix it though. I would have been ok with CBJ going East as long as they kept playoffs 100% in division and not the wild card. Detroit was ok with the 4 conference propsal cause it helped them out in the playoffs. But I don't know if the Wings would have liked CBJ going East and not them even if they got the divisional playoff. Bettman didn't have an easy job there.

For FLA, yeah they aren't going anywhere. You aren't going to have TBL down there by themselves. If FLA improves the fans will come back. They had a good 2012 and fans were there this past year. Before that, 10 years without the playoffs will make most fans stay away.

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Are they really there for another 5? I stopped paying attention. God what a horrendous idea. Did not know that Florida's attendance was so well.

This question is to any of the Philly guys. Have you ever watched from a club box or anything at the WFC? I am pretty sure I am going to have my batchelor's party at a day Flyers game and then head to AC.

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Ugh. I hope not.

They should contract two franchises instead of expand.

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Yeah, both the lower clubs and upper are cool. It's a different experience. In all honesty though, I would pick a day game against Tampa/Florida or whatever, there would be no way I would enjoy the box at a Flyers-Pens game because all I would care about is the game itself. If you want to experience the box, the fridge, the food and just hang out, go for a game where you don't care if you're going to miss half a period.

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This is good advise for a box at any sport. Yeah it is cool, but you will miss a lot of the game because you are more into the stuff the box has to offer.

I know that when I go to the Fire/Ice lounge at Devils games I find I spend most of the time at the bar eating and drinking. Yes I am not a devils fan so it is pretty easy for me to miss parts of their games, but I still see plenty of Dev's fans missing most of the game too in there.

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speaking of the devils boxes, i have a former high school acquaintance that does business development for the devils. it's a shame we were never legit friends.

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RIP Shawn Burr.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=429233

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sad stuff. 47 is too young