The only scarier words are, "The Ottawa Senators are pleased to select..."
- Atomic Wedgie

lol, that's only scarier if you're an 18 year old prospect still on the board.

I don't think I would do the deal. But, it is a fun question. Part of the attraction in doing this kind of deal (Matthews for Bedard) would come from the opportunity to reset the financial model.
- spatso

Why aren't you posting fun questions over in the Sens blog comments about them missing the playoffs again and trading away their star players for draft picks? Was that type of fun question not welcomed over there?

He was my neighbour a couple years back. Very good kid.
- prock

Nice!

Hopefully he's not in the 'good guys finish last' category...

This article saying Thronton back to Toronto is even a remote possiblity just has to be for the clicks.......good grief Charile Brown.

If he's coming back to be a part of the organization in some way other than to play, (like Spezza) then hell yes, but to take up a roster spot, pass for me.

https://thehockeywriters....lOazSOeFF14QZBatdec6J0__s

Why aren't you posting fun questions over in the Sens blog comments about them missing the playoffs again and trading away their star players for draft picks? Was that type of fun question not welcomed over there?
- Cush29

Dude:

Don't scare Spatso away.

We love his hot takes.

I don't think I would do the deal. But, it is a fun question. Part of the attraction in doing this kind of deal (Matthews for Bedard) would come from the opportunity to reset the financial model.
- spatso

Cool. How many Engvalls could we get if we reset the financial model?

This article saying Thronton back to Toronto is even a remote possiblity just has to be for the clicks.......good grief Charile Brown.

If he's coming back to be a part of the organization in some way other than to play, (like Spezza) then hell yes, but to take up a roster spot, pass for me.

https://thehockeywriters....lOazSOeFF14QZBatdec6J0__s
- Cush29

First line of the article:

"At this point in the offseason, Joe Thornton has yet to decide on whether or not he will be calling it a career. "

Atomic Wedgie's response:

"Sadly, it's not his decision. 32 GMs have already made it for him."

Dude:

Don't scare Spatso away.

We love his hot takes.
- Atomic Wedgie

I was mearly asking a question, no intent to scare just trying to satisfy my curious mind.

First line of the article:

"At this point in the offseason, Joe Thornton has yet to decide on whether or not he will be calling it a career. "

Atomic Wedgie's response:

"Sadly, it's not his decision. 32 GMs have already made it for him."
- Atomic Wedgie

#truth except never count out old Kenny Holland from doing the dumb thing.

Use your head, trade the current Hart winner for a draft pick... Seriously...
- bixll

I dont think its that crazy

Byron Bader
@ByronMBader
Bedard had a pre draft equivalency very similar to McDavid (and only the generational ones look this good, this early). Bedard is a relative 7 months younger than McDavid as well. Bedard is going to be something incredible!

I dont think its that crazy



- senstroll

but he's a smurf

Comparable Robert Reichel

Best wishes and love to you and your dad, gigs.
- Zezel

Sorry to hear that
Best wishes for your dad

My dad had pancreatic cancer/Whipple procedure
They said 7 years
He’s already well past that (and a quad bypass)
B Leaf
- mr.sir

Good to hear, man.

Sorry to hear, all the best to him and the fam.
- Fakepartofme

I wish him all the luck in the world. " You have Cancer " is terrible to hear for sure, but it can be beaten. I am 2 years clean of cancer now.

I wish him all the best.
- bixll

Thanks, guys.

Glad to hear you're past it too, Bix.

I think Grieg is the prize that Arizona wants in the deal for Chychrun. So far Ottawa has been saying no.
- spatso

Well, according to EK's new blog, the Leafs are offering Nylander, and him alone would be worth more than the entirety of a trade Ottawa could offer.

Im hoping the leafs are really really bad this year and get him.

Relax Kool aid drinkers....it wont happen.


- Fakepartofme

Gonna need him to pull a Lindros.

The only scarier words are, "The Ottawa Senators are pleased to select..."
- Atomic Wedgie

I don't think I would do the deal. But, it is a fun question. Part of the attraction in doing this kind of deal (Matthews for Bedard) would come from the opportunity to reset the financial model.
- spatso

The Leafs are a top contender, why would they reset? That's insane.

"The Panthers have been around Chychrun before as well, but the asking price was truly nuts versus hw much they needed Chychrun. The price is still high, but Toronto, desperate to change their fates are “seriously considering a mega offer” that would include Nylander, a first and a prospect or 2….."- Ek

But Ottawa offering a 1st, Zaitsev, and a prospect blow this nonsense out of the water.

And Ottawa is also hesitant to offer a prospect that'll never reach what Nylander has already done.

"The Panthers have been around Chychrun before as well, but the asking price was truly nuts versus hw much they needed Chychrun. The price is still high, but Toronto, desperate to change their fates are “seriously considering a mega offer” that would include Nylander, a first and a prospect or 2….."- Ek

But Ottawa offering a 1st, Zaitsev, and a prospect blow this nonsense out of the water.

And Ottawa is also hesitant to offer a prospect that'll never reach what Nylander has already done.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Just mention the leafs in a headline. Every hockey journalist does it for their career lol.

People wonder why we're the center of the universe

"The Panthers have been around Chychrun before as well, but the asking price was truly nuts versus hw much they needed Chychrun. The price is still high, but Toronto, desperate to change their fates are “seriously considering a mega offer” that would include Nylander, a first and a prospect or 2….."- Ek

But Ottawa offering a 1st, Zaitsev, and a prospect blow this nonsense out of the water.

And Ottawa is also hesitant to offer a prospect that'll never reach what Nylander has already done.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Willie for Chychrun is fair. Willie, a 1st, 2 prospects for Chychrun and late pics is f'n nuts.

Just mention the leafs in a headline. Every hockey journalist does it for their career lol.

People wonder why we're the center of the universe
- Aaron_85

Fans of other teams whine that toronto gets too much attention....but anything happens concerning another NHL team, somehow they bring Toronto into it.

Tkafack leaves Calgary....big headline from fans and media from other cities is something about Matthews and the leafs.

"The Panthers have been around Chychrun before as well, but the asking price was truly nuts versus hw much they needed Chychrun. The price is still high, but Toronto, desperate to change their fates are “seriously considering a mega offer” that would include Nylander, a first and a prospect or 2….."- Ek

But Ottawa offering a 1st, Zaitsev, and a prospect blow this nonsense out of the water.

And Ottawa is also hesitant to offer a prospect that'll never reach what Nylander has already done.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Also, why would Arizona want to take on Zaitsev?

Lehner out for the season with hip surgery.

Also, why would Arizona want to take on Zaitsev?
- Fakepartofme

I know, they’re already getting Holl

Fans of other teams whine that toronto gets too much attention....but anything happens concerning another NHL team, somehow they bring Toronto into it.

Tkafack leaves Calgary....big headline from fans and media from other cities is something about Matthews and the leafs.
- Fakepartofme

The hatred of the leafs brings other fan bases together. We're just helping people connect!

Lehner out for the season with hip surgery.
- Canada Cup

That's how you save 5 million on the cap