Egads! Shelteryourkin (This was a stretch and most certainly terrible. I offer no apologies)

Why do you think he won't come over? I always figured he'd be here at some point.
- eichiefs9

I think he's one of those guys that truly believes in the propaganda. Guys like Shesterkin, Gusev and Kaprizov all should be here.

At least Marchand is actually good at hockey. I don't like him but his talent is still good for the league. Also, most of the time, his stupid actions don't seriously injure anyone. Not defending him really, but I don't think he's Tom Wilson/Matt Cooke-bad.

Gudas is knuckledragging trash.
- eichiefs9

Marchand has made some very dangerous plays, just not usually by way of a hit. He usually submarines or slew foots players

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

Oh man. Watching Tom Wilson get laid out by Reaves was just the thing i needed to see this morning. There's maybe 2 or 3 players in the league that I have no sympathy for in that situation and he is one of them
- picklerick

Should be no supplemental discipline, just like the hit Wilson delivered to Seney.

Should be no supplemental discipline, just like the hit Wilson delivered to Seney.
- Fenrir

I will say that Wilson hit his head really hard on the ice after his helmet flew off, and I do not wish permanent damage upon him. That being said you gotta tighten that chin strap.

I will say that Wilson hit his head really hard on the ice after his helmet flew off, and I do not wish permanent damage upon him. That being said you gotta tighten that chin strap.
- picklerick

Brain buckets are mandatory for that reason.

Marchand has made some very dangerous plays, just not usually by way of a hit. He usually submarines or slew foots players

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XGPwqMykjI
- picklerick

Like I said, I'm not defending him or anything. Just saying that, historically-speaking, he hasn't caused the types of injuries that some of these other trash humans have.

I think he's one of those guys that truly believes in the propaganda. Guys like Shesterkin, Gusev and Kaprizov all should be here.
- tomburton99

Yeah it seems like there's always going to be that sect of Russian players that are 100% Motherland-or-bust. I never really got a strong feeling that he'd be part of them, but I also don't follow him that closely.

Yeah it seems like there's always going to be that sect of Russian players that are 100% Motherland-or-bust. I never really got a strong feeling that he'd be part of them, but I also don't follow him that closely.
- eichiefs9

This is the last year of his 3 year extension, I think. He signed it 9/1/16. So if he signs another deal with SKA, you just have to feel he's never coming over.

Edit: It's why I think the Rangers reached last year for Lindbom. Cause with Lindbom they have Lundqvist, Georgiev, Huska, Lindbom, Wall and Halverson. (At this point I expect Halverson to never see the light of day in the NHL.)

This is the last year of his 3 year extension, I think. He signed it 9/1/16. So if he signs another deal with SKA, you just have to feel he's never coming over.

Edit: It's why I think the Rangers reached last year for Lindbom. Cause with Lindbom they have Lundqvist, Georgiev, Huska, Lindbom, Wall and Halverson. (At this point I expect Halverson to never see the light of day in the NHL.)
- tomburton99

Most players and coaches think Igor will come over. Hope that is true

Ek has us all in on Parayko

Ek has us all in on Parayko
- jimbro83

Miller and Keane make team USA preliminary roster.

Miller and Keane make team USA preliminary roster.
- tomburton99

very irritating they didn't take Jack Drury and took Lindbom

- jimbro83

Let's hope they both make it.

very irritating that didn't take Jack Drury and took Lindbom
- jimbro83

They've made that pick a lot. Since drafting Lundqvist they've had...

Dan Blackburn
Chris Holt
Al Montoya
Antoine LaFleur
Scott Stajcer
Mackenzie Skapski

Unkowns in:
Shesterkin
Halverson
Huska
Wall
Lindbom

They've made that pick a lot. Since drafting Lundqvist they've had...

Dan Blackburn
Chris Holt
Al Montoya
Antoine LaFleur
Scott Stajcer
Mackenzie Skapski

Unkowns in:
Shesterkin
Halverson
Huska
Wall
Lindbom
- tomburton99

since drafting Stepan in 2nd round in 2008 they have been atrocious in 2nd rounds, either traded it or made mind boggling bad picks

very irritating they didn't take Jack Drury and took Lindbom
- jimbro83

My boy.

Hopefully he and Adam Fox's buddy Luke Martin are enough to convince Fox to sign in Raleigh. Kid is way too good for NCAA at this point.

My boy.

Hopefully he and Adam Fox's buddy Luke Martin are enough to convince Fox to sign in Raleigh. Kid is way too good for NCAA at this point.
- BINGO!

is there real fear that Fox could pull a Vesey?

is there real fear that Fox could pull a Vesey?
- jimbro83

Allegedly that's part of why Calgary decided to trade him. It sounds like he had no interest in signing in Canada.

If the Canes can get him under contract, though, that would be a coup for them I think. Kid is way better than I thought.

- tomburton99

I’d be interested in seeing what it would take.

I’d be interested in seeing what it would take.
- picklerick

if they were able to acquire Parayko for a package based around Skjei, it would make sense for the Rangers because they are loaded with lefty defensemen prospects

would it make sense for the Blues though is the question

if they were able to acquire Parayko for a package based around Skjei, it would make sense for the Rangers because they are loaded with lefty defensemen prospects

would it make sense for the Blues though is the question
- jimbro83

Whispers I hear is one of Andersson/Chytil/Howden along with Skjei and a first rounder is the ask. Parayko hasn’t taken that step forward offensively that was expected. With Alex Pietrangelo out several weeks, Parayko and Vince Dunn will get the chance to fill that offensive void. I am huge Parayko fun, but have to admit, been a bit disappointed in his progression.

I have a feeling we will all be watching the WJC with strong interest.

Whispers I hear is one of Andersson/Chytil/Howden along with Skjei and a first rounder is the ask. Parayko hasn’t taken that step forward offensively that was expected. With Alex Pietrangelo out several weeks, Parayko and Vince Dunn will get the chance to fill that offensive void. I am huge Parayko fun, but have to admit, been a bit disappointed in his progression.
- airjan23

That trade makes no sense for the Rangers...I hope they just move on