sweep the leg

For example?

Maybe a younger replacement as a DI for Shell? He's played multiple positions, so I assume that's how they're looking at this. The thinking must be that they thought he was decent in the Hall years and his play only dropped off b/c of their new DC.

I don't remember Harris being very good last year. His attempted decapitation of Cotton is the play that sticks out in my mind. Missed a kill shot and gave up an extra 20 or so yards.

Your team was terrible.

I didn't mean I don't believe you read that, just that I don't think the story could be true.

If we signed Bourke I'd want him to play LG. He could extend his career by moving inside, like Makowsky did in Sask. He's not better than Bryant and he'd cost way more. So basically I don't think he's coming here...

I'm not sure I believe that. I can't imagine he would meddle in a decision that far down the priority list. I think Sportsnet just really thought young Canadians would relate to fitted suits and pointy shoes.

Lawless has friendly interviews with Bettman b/c he doesn't ask questions that might upset him. MacLean asked tough questions that pointed out some problems with the NHL. Bettman never seemed to enjoy that.

Glad the game is over so all of the John Scott talk will go away.

Adams is a respectable 3rd option in a receiving corp.

They did. The Coyotes did to. He refused.

If your scenario actually happened, it worked out pretty well in the end for the Preds.

Receivers that can get open will help keep him healthy.

Oilers would have to give them a pick just to take Schultz, never mind something good coming back.

You pass on De Leo & Petan b/c we need bottom of the lineup guys. Cormier likely sits and Lipon will be on the 4th line. Top 3 lines will likely be the same as they were last game.

Speak for yourself.

If it's on the internet I'm convinced.

Neal's an unlikable guy. Rumour was he got traded by the Pens b/c he wasn't very popular. I follow a few Pitt reporters on twitter and they said he treated the training/locker room staff like crap, which is a no-no in hockey.

Is everybody being racist again? The highest profile player on a team is always going to take the most heat when things aren't going well. It's like that in most cities. Obviously it's not always fair, but a lot of sports fans are idiots.

So far in this thread I've learned the following about Ladd: 1. It's clearly him that Wheeler called out. 2. He's is a ***** b/c he can't play through getting a puck in the face. 3. He's feuding with Wheeler & Little. 4. He's a terrible role model for the rookies. Anybody else have any insider information on how terrible a player/person Ladd is? I think we've pretty clearly found our scapegoat for this season.

Get your **** together...

$40M over 5 years isn't $9M per year.

His cap hit is already around $7M, so it won't be that hard to fit it in. Looking at the Kings' cap situation, is Dustin Brown's contract ever ugly...

It's not unreasonable to hand out a major for a crosscheck to the head.

I don't think we're taking more stick penalties this season. We were just able to overcome it last season.