Teams with potential buyouts will certainly shop those players around. The NMCs will cause some problems though.
- jstross

Very true, forgot about that part with Campbell again. Sooo yeah, I'll edit my previous statement to it depends on what Campbell would want to do as for what Florida would be able to get back in return . See if Campbell picks 1 destination (i.e. Gagne to Tampa or Iginla to Pit) and see Florida get a lesser return. If not, they buy him out or keep him.

Awesome. Were the 67's games in recent years? Would be awesome to have seen Ceci, Monahan, and Toffoli play on the same team.
- five4fighting10

It was they played Laughton and Oshawa that game. It was over a year ago and I knew of Ceci for the draft but was told by some at the game to keep an eye on Monahan.

Ottawa right now is playing at the home of the Senators while their barn is getting updated. I will say Gatineau has a really sweet place to see hockey.

Kingstons building is very nice too but it was more recently done

This is a heads up but the 2014 draft class already has an awesome early group of prospects.

http://ohlprospects.blogs...impressive-1996-born.html

This is a heads up but the 2014 draft class already has an awesome early group of prospects.

http://ohlprospects.blogs...impressive-1996-born.html
- ob18

That is a good list, but where in the blazing hell is Sam Reinhart? He's expected to be the best of the Reinharts. He had a fantastic season on a terrible Kootenay team. He will be a top 5 player in the 2014 draft, and has a shot at 1st overall IMO. How he's not on that list i'll never know.

EDIT: 62P in 67GP as a 15/16 year old, then 85P in 72GP as a 16/17 year old. He will be over 100P next year easily. Kid is a star. Idk how he is not on that list.

This is a heads up but the 2014 draft class already has an awesome early group of prospects.

http://ohlprospects.blogs...impressive-1996-born.html
- ob18

Connor mcdavid the next lebron James lol

bryz has been ok overall. it's the term that kills and that's why i think he'll be amnestied after nxt yr. frankly, if a few of the names being discussed become available, i would do it after this yr...but that's just me. both eskin and garrioch indicated that bryz will be back nxt yr.
- isaiah520

bryz will be back. he's been fine.

i don't like that team, but if WSH won that would be ok...would certainly balance out the crosby narrative that we're all sick of.
- isaiah520

i don't like the leafs either, but that's a great fan base. that they haven't even been to the finals since expansion is just mind boggling.

Connor mcdavid the next lebron James lol
- griouxmvp2012

He's also not draft eligible until 2015

He's also not draft eligible until 2015
- ob18

Yea I know. He's a beast tho sid is great and all but this kid is gonna blow him away

Yea I know. He's a beast tho sid is great and all but this kid is gonna blow him away
- griouxmvp2012

Way to set the bar low.

I know a lot about Nurse, but I don't know a lot about Zadorov or Ristolainen? Are they significantly below Nurse or on the same level? Both are big boys, especially Zadorov.

bryz will be back. he's been fine.
- hammarby31

Bryz hasn't been the problem that's for sure. However, if and only if, the GM can improve the team by getting rid of Bryz then so be it.

Way to set the bar low.
- ob18

Haha sry he's soo good tho. He's gonna be a once in a decade top picks

Might be Laught, but the Pens sign Eric Hartzell to a one year ELC.

Not sure if it's been posted but Pens sign Hartzell..

http://www.cbssports.com/...er-finalist-eric-hartzell

Might be Laught, but the Pens sign Eric Hartzell to a one year ELC.
- Jsaquella

Little suprised, it is just a one year contract?

Little suprised, it is just a one year contract?
- ravishingone

Yeah, that's the weird part, although I think the Pens will still control his rights this summer

Might be Laught, but the Pens sign Eric Hartzell to a one year ELC.
- Jsaquella

Im glad, NOW GO GET SUNSHINE HOLDMGER

Yeah, that's the weird part, although I think the Pens will still control his rights this summer
- Jsaquella

I just wonder how much interest there really was league wide. In comparison, Straka gets a three year deal from the Flyers with a signing bonus. The Flyers may have overpaid, but it would certainly suggest there was some pretty good competition for Straka's services based on the contract he signed.

it sure is. coots needs to hit the protein and gym.
- hammarby31

He needs the Gary roberts treatment

I just wonder how much interest there really was league wide. In comparison, Straka gets a three year deal from the Flyers with a signing bonus. The Flyers may have overpaid, but it would certainly suggest there was some pretty good competition for Straka's services based on the contract he signed.
- ravishingone

Well, if Hartzell is a UFA this summer, and has a good run with SWB, maybe he gets a bigger offer. I'm trying to see if he's a UFA or RFA in July.

He needs the Gary roberts treatment
- Just5

No he doesn't. He's held his own in this League as a 19 year old player. He just needs to be allowed to grow. Many preach the that the Flyers should show patience with young players. The fans should practice what they preach.

Yeah, that's the weird part, although I think the Pens will still control his rights this summer
- Jsaquella

Under the terms of the CBA, all they are allowed to offer him is a one year ELC due to his age.

Well, if Hartzell is a UFA this summer, and has a good run with SWB, maybe he gets a bigger offer. I'm trying to see if he's a UFA or RFA in July.
- Jsaquella

He'll be an RFA. He's 23. As long as the Pens qualify him.

No he doesn't. He's held his own in this League as a 19 year old player. He just needs to be allowed to grow. Many preach the that the Flyers should show patience with young players. The fans should practice what they preach.
- MJL

Coots should only be traded for blueline help for guys who I think just aren't available under any circumstance (ie Pietrangelo). If he is moved for a lesser tier d-man, then Homer and the organization need to be heavily criticized.