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PK is one of my least favourite NHLers, but as an Oilers fan, I'd probably make that deal...

As long as it's not to the Oilers or Jets, I'm all good with him going wherever. Personally, hope the rumours about Vancouver are true. Let them go full-moron and trade every chip they have to "win now" as they're saying. Trying to go all in on Lucic, Stamkos and making serious calls about Subban, too. Idiots...

Excellent news that he's been here through camp, and not coming in raw now. "He seems to know the kids names"....

Can't see Columbus wanting to pass on one of those Top 3 guys, tho....that would be pretty silly.

If Columbus is willing to overpay because they're desperate to make sure they get Laine.......you look long and hard at it, for sure. Not really sure what I'd want from them, tho...

But doesn't this "trade with Columbus story" mesh really nicely with Bob McKenzie's story from last night? All of a sudden it all doesn't seem so crazy...

I would definitely be in on a deal with Columbus. If Puljujarvi is a guy you like anyhow, then take the 3 and pressure's off....and if you can make Columbus pay for it, so much the better....

I just really feel like the overall quality of players in the league would increase big time because there's no room for plugs.

I agree ^^ and that's why I went with Messam. There's too much "Maybe" with the Bombers RB situation right now...

If you're stupid enough to not notice it right away........that's on you.

hey, I stated right off the hop, it's just my opinion. I hate Ovechkin...one of my least favourite players ever in the NHL. I think he's a cheap prick out there...skates with his knee out a lot, will take cheap shots on other players. He's one dimensional (he's got one trick, but it's a hell of a trick) and it's been proven over and over that he's not a winner. Just can't stand the guy and isn't someone I'd want my prospects to be modeled after. But, again, that's just me....I'm totally fine with people who like the guy as a player.

he said he compares himself to Ovechkin...that's where his ceiling is. In fact, I believe there's a quote where he said "Give me 5 years, and I'll be like Ovechkin"....and he compared Matthews to Toews. That's pretty much all I needed to hear...

See, now I know it might be just me, but I don't see it as a problem. Hockey is a sport that shouldn't require external hype. The players don't need to be "characters". The game is exciting enough...let the games sell themselves. If the players are good enough...talented enough....then they'll create buzz without having to be brash, outspoken characters.

yeah, the more I read, the more I think we'll see Flanders get reps tomorrow. Maybe a lighter workload for Harris to save him?

Couple of things -- re: Swaggerville. Hockey and Football are hugely, drastically different sports in that regard. That attitude is encouraged in Football. In hockey, I want the exact opposite. But, that's me. re: "Their"....should be "There" re: Matthews: He's said multiple times he's really happy to be going to Toronto. I think some people want to make up stuff about him for whatever reason, but I've never seen anything legitimate saying that he only wants to play down south. Now, having said that, Matthews is American, and I don't trust an American hockey player much more than I trust a Russian......so not much.

This is a good point. Announce him as starting now, to help ticket sales, then can always sit him at game time...

Ever since Laine compared himself to Ovechkin, I've had alarm bells going off. Worst case scenario is he's right...

Short answer? Yes. Long answer? I think they know how important he is to the roster, and maybe more importantly to them, they know how important he is at the ticket window. If he's *close*, they'd let him play, even if he's not fully 100% yet. And honestly, if it's a situation where he could tweak it again and miss 6 weeks, I'd rather sit him this week and give him a pile of time to heal up good n proper before the next game...

sincerely hope they're not jeopardizing the long term just to have him in there for Game 1...

Regardless of games played, McDavid was the best new player in the league this past year and should have won.

I'm actually okay with the Jets not taking Laine. There's some red flags about his attitude that worry me.

I maintain the best customer service I have ever had in my life is from the WBB FC. When I had seasons (before moving to AB), the folks in the ticket office were top notch, and then every time I've ever had to deal with the Bomber Store for ANYTHING, it's been phenomenal. I don't know how they do it...I used to think it was all Jeff Bannon, but even since he left, it's been really stellar. I order stuff online a fair bit and have to get it shipped out here...never an issue. Not saying they're perfect, but for me, it's been the best customer service I've ever had.

thank you

as has been noted several times, Hurl is hurt and not playing this week...