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He could just sign for the Moose. Even better opportunity. Just saying....

They let Lowry play for a year with the Moose, and, at the time, it appeared to be the right move to let him play with the Jets two years ago.

I have Connor with De Leo on the Moose.

You would put rookie Connor next to Burmi and year two Armia? That's asking for trouble. That's death. Maurice doesn't trust Burmi and he had troubles creating last year. You've got your top dman playing with a borderline NHLer? Chariot was not good enough last year after a promising rookie campaign. Next, you're putting a rookie up with Trouba? Feels like you're asking for trouble. I'm not sure that Morrissey showed enough last year for him to make the big team. Another year in the A would be good. Your third pairing is the most experienced group any likely should be 2nd. My prediction, based on the current line up: Trouba-Buff Enstrom-Myers Stuart-Postma Not sure what to do with that third pairing but I don't think they sit Stuart in October.

Those are exactly my sentiments. The 'Boo Birds' have already left. Those that are still at IGF are the ones that will just walk away. Enough is enough.

I don't expect them to win but I do expect them to try. I haven't seen much of that so far this season. Go out and compete like your jobs are on the line.

Who are you sending down??

No, for several reasons. 1 - We would have to release Willy and I don't think they're ready to do that. 2- Why trade for him when we could pick him up cheaper (salary) when he's released? 3- He's injured. When will he be ready? 4- Smacks of desperation from Walters. Only if he thinks he's about to be fired does he propose this. 5- If we do a trade, Ottawa will expect something in return of value. What do we have that they want (that we can afford to give)?

Who are you sending down? I think Connor is given every opportunity to impress but I just don't see how they fit him in the team. I hope I'm wrong because that means he's earned the spot!

Dano is still on his ELC... he doesn't need to clear waivers, correct? That's why I think he goes down to start the year.

I think we go into the season with this line-up: Ehlers-Scheif-Wheelers Laine-Little-Stafford Perreault-Matthias-Burmi Lowry-Copp-Armia I don't believe that it sticks too long.

Tim Horton's Field was built with public money. BMO Field was built with public money. BC Place and Lansdowne were reno'd with public money. And on, and on. All Grey Cups receive public funds. Not saying I approve but can't blame the gov't for the product on the field.

Vidal Hazelton

What makes you think this? Who will he replace?

This team doesn't sprint.

Tough break for Raffl. During camp last year, he seemed almost a lock to make the team. Then, when he didn't, you thought he might be first called up. A series of injuries negated that and he never got up to the same level.

I'd like to challenge that no-TD call on the line. I think Harris was in. Who do I call in Toronto to get that call overturned and to fix the statistics?

I don't think Harrison is particularly interested in coming back to the Moose. I don't think he was pleased to be put on waivers and never have been recalled. The trade closed his door on the Jets forever, I think.

Start early (before the 4th quarter, please) Hit their o-line hard! Willy needs to complete passes.

Ten million plus waiting through a rebuild in Buffalo. Taxes alone bring these numbers much closer together. Plus, he gets the extra year.

Wasn't the President of Canadian Tire at the meeting with the Leafs today? They really do have an advantage when signing free agents but (obviously) it does not always work!

Stamkos is getting $68 over 8 years. $8.5AAV TO would have to pay a lot more to match TB offer when income tax is taken into consideration. I suspect TO hoped to get a bit of a discount with sponsorship offsets.

I think Weber is actually getting paid way less now. Wasn't everything in the signing bonus? AAV remains, of course.

I go into one meeting and everything blows up. Where's Chevy? What's he doing? Get on it Chevy or get out!! /s

Thanks for the link. That was quite an interesting article. There are two factors in play that were not around in 1990, though. The salary cap, which adds incredible value to entry level contracts and the expansion draft next year.