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We hardly knew ye. But boy, oh boy, did we fall in love with his scouting videos.

Gotcha. That makes sense but it's not the way I read it. I guess I was expecting a like-player for a like-player (DL for DL). Not adding the OL, which was mentioned.

I love that bit. Roster is full but expect another signing soon. Wait, what?

That makes a lot of sense.

We developed a player. If we're losing him, we should really get a developed player back. We need a better player than Russell. Maybe that player, as Unknown suggested, is available for cheap (but at the end of a higher end contract). I could go for a prospect if we're getting two blue chippers in return. But they have to be great.

Maybe Fallout Boy can do a cover for us? Probably for the best. By the time it gets going, the next play will be on it's way.

That 'punishment' is a joke. This is terrible. Hit a ref and we'll make you stand further away so you can't reach them next time. I'm surprised there's nothing in there blaming the ref for allowing himself to be hit.

I do like that we wouldn't have to protect them. I think that there will be some great deals this year to help other teams get value for players that they can't protect.

For Toronto, it starts and stops with Rielly. And why would TO do that?

But Chychrun's not ready for topline minutes. Probably not ready for the NHL yet, either. If Jakob's coming, I want another elite prospect that's ready for the NHL.

Ugh, yeah, no thanks. Wouldn't Soshnikov need to be protected next spring?

Let it go! The past is in the past is part of the song. Not exactly the way it was written above. Source: have heard the song a million times with young children. We should use something more modern that will resonate with the players (and not necessarily the social crowd).

That stadium is beautiful.

Jack. Let's hope not. Although, by the sounds of things, Jack was in the know about a lot of what was going on. Shocking, really.

Jacob for Jakob. Makes sense.

Think of it this way, it doesn't necessarily require the Jets to have a bad start but a bad start by another team may drive the trade. It only takes one team to get nervous and the all the pieces will fall into place.

But took so long that it did boil over.

I don't agree that Chevy acted quickly. Kane asked for a trade every year. It just took an 'incident' and a nice match-up for the Sabres and Jets to come together.

Coyotes may not want anything to do with Overhardt. But I like your thinking.

The Coyotes have a lot of interesting prospects and some cap space to make something work. Chychrun being one of them. However, are the Jets ready to wait for Chychrun to grow? Sounds like they want an equal replacement for Trouba... meaning a young, LHD, who's ready for big minutes right now.

It was also leaked that Hamonic requested a trade. Yes, both sides did confirm it and then when on to explain why the request was made. Trouba made this public (or his agent did, I forget now) and it was done to put pressure on the Jets. Not sure where the Hamonic leak came from but it doesn't sound like it was done on purpose. Both sides seemed embarrassed by the situation when it came out.

I don't believe this is the same thing as 'no one wants to play in Winnipeg'. Although, it may appear that way. I think this is about playing closer to home, in a US market. Or, in a US market, period. Also, let's face it, the rumours about the kid might be true and his family might want to bring him home to protect him.

The LHD/RHD is a convenient red herring meant to distract from the fact that Trouba doesn't want to play in Winnipeg. Unfortunately, for Trouba/Overhardt, it's a terrible excuse and is not working on the fans. They won't even listen to a contract offer, which tells me it's all about Winnipeg. Even if Buff and Myers both offered to move over, Trouba would find another excuse. He's be better signing, playing LHD, and waiting on the trade. At least he plays and earns money. It's known now that he wants out, so the Jets are just waiting on a proper offer. The offers won't get better with Trouba sitting.

Perfect fit. Let's do the deal right now. On a side note... I would love for Buff to call Trouba's bluff and say that he's happy to play on left with Trouba on the right. Wonder what Overhardt would say then???

I seriously doubt anyone is preparing a contract offer for Durant at this point. Still lots of season left to explore other options and see how Durant does. Even if it is hyperbole, He's probably just guessing and probably read a fans forum or something. But then again, anything Pedersen says is a joke, meant to elicit a response.