The In Lou We Trust 2011 NHL Draft Open Thread
by Tom Stivali on Jun 24, 2011 8:18 AM EDT
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PrintIt's finally here. In a year in which Devils fans were held mentally hostage by the Ilya Kovalchuk signing, saw the Devils play horrible hockey for the first half of the year only to come up short on a late playoff run, cap problems, star player injuries, whispers of ownership issues, etc., something good finally happens. The Devils get to add a stud of a prospect to their organization. Drafting in the top five for the first time since 1991 when they selected Scott Niedermayer, the Devils will have the 4th selection in tonight's draft. The draft begins at 7:00pm on VERSUS and TSN and this is your thread to talk about all things Devils, NHL draft or trades.
Who will the Devils select? It's still up in the air. Unless they trade up, the Devils are forced to wait as Edmonton, Colorado and Florida make selections before them.
Will it be Adam Larsson? Can the Swedish defenseman fall all the way to pick #4?
Will it be Gabriel Landeskog, the most NHL ready of the bunch?
Will it be Sean Couturier who has seemed to fall out of what many believe are the 'top 4' players available in the draft?
Like you I have went back and forth on this question many times over the past few months. In a few hours we should finally know.
Note that any 'rumors' or news posted in the thread should be linked and please only utilize real sources. Tom Gulitti, Rich Chere, TSN, ESPN...the legit outlets. Please don't post any news that uses any rumor scoring system or one where the source was once incarcerated. Also, let's keep the discussion relevant for today's activities. But also feel free to discuss trades that occurred yesterday.
That said, enjoy the draft experience! Hopefully this is the Devils last top 10 pick for a long time. I will be manning the thread tonight and will create a new post for discussion once the draft begins and then a new post once the Devils make their selection (or if they make a trade). We will get reaction from experts around the web, ILWT staff and those at the draft party once the Devils pick, so keep checking ILWT for updates as the day progresses!
UPDATE PLEASE READ
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Jake Wisniewski is also suffering from cystic fibrosis and needs a double lung transplant at the age of 24.
Tom Gulitti has been doing excellent work both at Fire & Ice and on Twitter in making people aware of James' problem and raising money for the costly surgeries he'll need. The New Jersey Devils Twitter Feed/Website also has notified people of it today.
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If you would like to help Jake out, I've included the donation link that Gulitti's been promoting here. Help out if you can, or at least spread it around so others can. Thanks.
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For all those interested, Silver Seven had a pretty good article about trading up in the draft. I doubt the Devils are trading up, but it’s still worth a read.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:26 AM EDT reply actions
I actually would rather them move up and try to get Larsson as opposed to settling for Huberdeau.
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me too. I’d rather have the puck moving defenseman rather than the left winger who’s supposed to be a center but probably can’t play center…
I mean… if the Devils really wanted to replace Elias…
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I anticipate being pleased with whoever NJ picks unless it’s something dumb like Hamilton over Larsson or a really far reach at #4.
Not only we’ll have a draft, apparently we’ll learn Winnipeg’s team name tonight before they make their pick. Should I call them the Whatevers anyway?
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 9:53 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
TG has been tweeting that Hamilton hasn’t met with the Devils a second time, so I dont see them taking him.
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by Tom Stivali on Jun 24, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope they go with Cold Death.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Time for the "Devils Den" to get crazy tonite!!
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Hey everyone
So pumped for tonight. I’ll be at work all day and night (which is all I seem to do now these days) so I’ll be making regular checks here to see who the Devils get.
My recent in-activeness around here should cease soon. I kind of miss everyone…what an unusual feeling.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jun 24, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions
I vote Sweden, Larsson would be the holy puck-mover of Newark or Landekog would perfectly fit in the Devils system.
So, it’ll be Couturier, I think both Larsson & Landeskog will be picked before our turn.
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 12:09 PM EDT reply actions
Pretty quiet out there today. Surprised after all the Flyers activity yesterday. I expected that to open some trade floodgates in the league.
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I think Lou will trade with Ottawa and pick up a second while picking up Strome
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I would rather flip them a 2nd next year and get pick 21. I dont think I would want to move it just for a second.
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by Tom Stivali on Jun 24, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s 1000 percent true.
Actually at this point though I don’t want the Rangers to get him or the Flyers to get Couturier. I like those guys too much to have to want to hate them.
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by Tom Stivali on Jun 24, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Eric Brewer looks to be off the market $4MM a year for 4 years per Kypreos
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I am surprised that they re-signed him. Though I did think that Hedman played better once they traded for Brewer. It seemed to take some pressure off of Hedman.
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by Tom Stivali on Jun 24, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I woke up today liking our odds of landing Larsson. Dale Tallon, the GM in Florida, is sounding defeated in his attempts to snag the #1 pick, which should mean that Edmonton is taking RNH. More pundits seem to say that Colorado is high on Landeskog and very few are saying they’ll take Larsson. And I think Florida will take a forward, probably Huberdeau.
I’m rooting for Larsson or Couturier! Or a trade down to #6 in exchange for a second rounder and picking up Strome there.
Good. FLA not trading up means they’re probably taking Huberdeau.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
your opinion
Larsson seems ready for the big league, so if we draft him, do you think we still need to re-sign Andy Greene ? I mean if Andy’s re-signed we probably won’t have enough cap-space left for both of them with that present line-up.
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 1:13 PM EDT reply actions
The increased cap space does bring up the possibility of being able to play the player we draft tonight if Salvador is waived. I think Larsson would benefit from an extra year in Sweden, and the Devils have no track record of playing prospects immediately after they were drafted. Then again, the Devils haven’t picked this high in such a long time, it’s hard to say what they might do.
I think the one thing we can count on is Florida going with an offensive player—everything ive heard has them going with Landeskog or the best available centerman on account of they used their top pick the last 2 years to draft defense. So if Larsson gets by the Avalanche at #2, he should be ours. If he gets taken #2, I hope the Panthers take Huberdeau and leave Landeskog for us. That being said, I’d be happy with any one of those 3 players (and RNH obviously but no chance with that)
RNH is definitely gone by the 4th pick. I see Colorado being the team mainly shaping who the Devils will wind up with. Florida will probably pick Huberdeau if Tallon was trying that hard to get a scoring center in RNH. Simply put, if Colorado takes Larsson, we get Landeskog, or vice versa. Landeskog can play RW so that’s not an issue at all.
Honestly, I’m not wary about any picks besides Strome/Huberdeau, Strome more so. He dissappeared in the playoffs and both only have one good season under their belts. At least Huberdeau kept his run going. Look at players like Cheechoo. We don’t want another one of those.
Right now, I want either Landeskog or Larsson. If the top three are RNH, Landeskog, Larsson, I wouldn’t mind trading our 4th to Ottawa, and picking up their 6th AND getting their 21st in the process.
At four the Senators can snag Huberdeau, and at five the Islanders can get their man, Hamilton.
Then we could snag up Courturier or Strome at number 6, and get a Dman, such as Joseph Morrow at 21.
Again, I would only do this if RNH, Larsson, and Landeskog go in the top 3.
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 2:20 PM EDT reply actions
I am not sold on the Islanders going Hamilton. I think they may surprise with a forward.
If you look at the link Kevin put above about draft day trades, it might be hard to get that second first round pick without giving something back in return
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Would you be willing to give up Henrique and our 1st for both their firsts?
I love Henrique BUT
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I absolutely do NOT make that trade. Henrique is on the cusp of making it to the NHL, and might be here this season if Lou manages to move a forward or two. I don’t know who we’d manage to get with the 21st pick, but I have no reason to believe he’d be any better a player…. plus he’d likely be further away from contributing than Adam Henrique.
I’d just as soon take two-for-one, thank you. Get Ottawa’s second-round pick in return for swapping first-round picks and call it a day.
No, but possibly give them our 3rd or 2nd next year.
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I'd rather give them our 2nd or 3rd from this year,
since we’ll be picking last next year and will forfeit our 1st.
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I am 90% sure we will grab Larsson or Hamilton. The other 10% says the only way they take a forward is if Larsson is gone, They may look at RNH or Landeskog if they are still there. I am against Couterier. I have seen too many reports about his need to be a better skater. In this league, you need to be fast and agile to keep up with linemates and generate offense. We don’t need someone with Colin White speed trying to center the likes of Kovy/Parise/Elias/ Tedenby.
by JerzeeD on Jun 24, 2011 2:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
re Couturier:
I’ve read that his top-end speed is pretty decent. He needs to work on better mechanics for the first couple steps to get up to top speed more quickly. Reportedly not that hard to fix. If they can trade back a couple spots and still land him I’d be pretty happy.
TSN reports that Ryan Smyth is likely headed to Calgary. This might also explain why Robin Regehr was asked to waive his NMC.
Not in the earth-shattering realm of Carter and Richards, but apparantly the trading frenzy isn’t done yet.
Trade
Per Dreger and others JM Liles goes to Toronto for a second round pick in 2012
I don’t think this means anything as far as Colorado drafting Larsson or not.
What is interesting is that Colorado needs some salary to get to that $48MM floor. Sounds like a job for Brian Rolston!
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Rolston-mobile, away!
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Would the Rolston-mobile miss it’s intended destination by 10 feet and perpetually run into glass? (Thanks, I will be here all week)
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Broad Street Hockey made a similar wisecrack in their thread about Carter and Richards being banished. Were I a member of that blog, that would be a better spot to ask that particular Brian Rolston question. (in my humble opinion, of course)
Are you telling me to become a Flyers fan? No thanks.
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There’s nothing wrong with reading the opposition’s take on things. They may not provide the same atmosphere we do here, and they may not go about their business the same way we do…. but I like dropping in on our “sister blogs” once in a while to get a dissenting opinion.
I think sending away one of their top defensemen absolutely impacts whether or not Larsson will go at #2. This clearly wasn’t a salary shedding maneuver as they need help just to get to the cap floor. Why else would they make their defense worse unless they had immediate plans to make it better? To me this shows they want Larsson at #2, which I hope results in us getting Landeskog at #4
Problem is I don’t really see FLA passing on Lando… Huberdeau’s the better player but Lando’s the guy who can market the Panthers.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering the astronomical numbers Montreal and Tampa just handed out, I think this is a reasonable move for the Maple Leafs to make. Sure, it costs them a pick, but a mildly overpaid Liles for one year is much better than trying to get that puck-moving D-man on the free agent market. If Markov is worth three years at $5.75 million per, and Brewer is worth four years at $4 million per, what will the “solid second-pairing” guys like Andy Greene fetch come July 1? How many years will it take, and how many of those guys will be worth the contracts in question?
Also, now that Brian Burke has addressed his defense corps (even if there’s still an RFA by the name of Luke Schenn to take care of), he can focus his time and dollars towards other free agents. I suspect Burke is already preparing to camp out on Brad Richards’ doorstep so he can be the first guy to tender a contract offer.
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I hope we get Larsson. He's awesome.
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by TWilliAM on Jun 24, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m on my way to the draft party. A hard rain is falling in NJ, but I anticipate sunny dispositions at the Draft Party. More later.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 5:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
at first i just wanted larsson, but more and more ive lightend up to the idea of landeskog. does anybody know anything about zibenajed. i heard the devils may surprise and take him. also the fact they interviewed him three times does seem to make is possible they trade down and take strome. either way im excited.
Have a strange feeling Lou will announce the resigning of Zach Parise at the draft tonight.
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
Not sure if they can do that, tagging rules would prevent it.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
They could announce a theoretical “agreement in principle” if they have a deal done. Rules might prevent them from putting ink to paper, but if everything else is done….
Either way, Zach being at the draft tonight and in an “ambassadorial” capacity is a very promising sign.
That is true- but they can’t actually sign him right now.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Regardless, looking forward….1 more Hour!
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t it’s the prospects ‘day’. Just as Zach should have his own day when he signs the contract, the focus should be on the pick.
I don’t see why Winnipeg couldn’t announce their name earlier than tonight.
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Because Hockey is Canada’s sport and the Winnipeg franchise is entitled to do whatever.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
TG says the Devils have had the most interest in Murphy and Zibenajed (On an iPad so linking requires a few more steps; it’s on his twitter regardless). I still feel it depends on who is taken in the top 3, but don’t be surprised if they trade down.
My guess is we end up with Larsson or Landeskog; if both are taken we drop and take Murphy.
I think Strome’s a possibility too
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
me too, him or zibenajed. does anyone know anything about zibenajed, i dont follow prospects too much.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Search for him http://bruins2011draftwatch.blogspot.com/ at that website. Tons of great info.
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A lot of people say he’s like Mike Fisher or Nick Backstrom. I’d still take Strome/SC over him.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Why all the fuss over Strome? One good season and a disappearing act in the playoffs isn’t worth a top pick to me.
He’s got a really high ceiling.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I’ve said before, if Larsson, Landeskog aren’t there when we select, trade down!
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
Lol
I was just thinking that, what I wouldn’t give to get behind the wheel on an empty track..
by Special_Delivery on Jun 24, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I got TSN /smug
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I. Hate. You.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, woah. That seems a bit extreme. haha jk
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I think 4th overall is a reach for Strome.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 6:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I missed the sarcasm there lol
But those cars are insanely cool to me. Don’t get me wrong hockey >>>> racing!
by Special_Delivery on Jun 24, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I like it too, just surprised they didnt have any draft coverage!
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I wish ESPN covered the draft.
So much more publicity.
A lot of people don’t even get Versus on their TV’s!
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
ILWT
If we decide to trade down it’s for the better. It was unbelievable that we ended up with the fourth pick but if our guy isn’t there he isn’t there. I think we’ll end up picking fourth tho…GO DEVILS!!
by Special_Delivery on Jun 24, 2011 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
murphy
Murphy?! Really?! I know he is the most gifted D-man offensively… but I am surprised the Devs are looking at him for his lack of shutdown ability.. I suppose if Kovalchuk can back check, then I suppose he could be taught.
by JerzeeD on Jun 24, 2011 6:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Robyn Reghr declines to waive no trade clause.
http://spectorshockey.net/wordpress/2011/06/24/report-regehr-wont-waive-nmc-for-sabres/
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 6:27 PM EDT reply actions
Adrian Dater says a source told him Avs taking Landeskog.
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Hmm… Larsson can fall to us. Excellent.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
The Devils can't lose.
Either way, they will get one heck of a prospect.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
If Florida takes Larsson, I will flip out!
Keep in mind, Dale Tallon has never selected a European Prospect in first round.
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
Florida needs an elite offensive prospect way more than a d-man. They’ve got Gudbranson and Kulikov
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, and Tallon loves building from a forward standpoint.
Look at Chicago.
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Does the draft actually start at 7 or will there be some stuff before it?
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Brian Campbell has been traded to Chicago per Dan Tencer
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
To CBJ I mean
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm at the party
There is a live band (the Benjamins) playing some of their stuff and some covers. They just played Creed. Uggggggh.
Anyway, the weather has held up, Matt Loughlin is using his Blackberry, and we wait…for the draft on a big screen in the street.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 6:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
They just played Creed.
Sounds like a rockin’ time.
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I feel bad for you.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be worse
They could be playing Nickelback.
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true
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
TG thinks Parise will announce the Devils first pick
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Parise sitting at Devils Draft Table per TG
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
Re: Campbell to CBJ
Aaron Portzline (CBJ beat writer) says Campbell hasn’t been traded.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:48 PM EDT reply actions
Hawks beat writers are saying Campbell hasn’t been traded.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
The Benjamins need to stop playing covers of pop rock songs from the late 90s/early 00s. Couldn’t say hi to Jeff, they are so loud and not good.
But I’m up a free can of Pepsi Max, so there’s that. Come on you draft!
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 6:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
How’s the turnout for the draft party?
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty good. Nicer weather would’ve helped but it’s a good crowd outside the AmeriHealth Pavilion. Inside is the equipment sale and a rink to skate on.
Aside: The Benjamins are covering Oasis now. This is the aural version of Sestito.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 6:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sounds good.
Praying for Larsson to fall into our hands!
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Marcy Playground and Harvey Danger?
I should so be there.
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Online
Is there any way to watch the draft live online, I’m in Madrid with no access to TV coverage?
I'm having a VERY strong feeling we will have Larsson at the end of the night!
Larsson or Landeskog FTW!
no
no huberdeau. we do not need another left wing.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Imo, the Devils can't worry about fit this high in the draft.
If they think he’s the best prospect, they must take him.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
but he does not address any need for the team. He’s just going to get buried in the depth chart.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he looks like a friend of mine.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
nope. he lives in canada.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude behind me wants Landeskog, dude next to said dude wants Huberdeau. A divided opinion, of many.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Versus
Just spoiled the ‘surprise’ announcement about the Jets
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Chico eats?
This is scheduled for 4 hours…I’m sure we can fit him in…no?
I hope to join Claude Lemieux in Hell one day for a beer....
Everyone at the party pretty focused on the big screen. And it’s going to be some time before the Devils pick at 4.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
A little cheer for Larsson just now.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Was it? I was having a little trouble reading the name.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
haha. I was trying to figure out how I got a Z and a G confused. That is a lot funnier now.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe Tyler Ennis is a Zajac fan
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Gio must be a big fan of Travis!
Can’t blame him really…
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Touche. Now that I think about I guess I do respect him.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
David Stern got destroyed at the NBA Draft last night.
It’s just one of those things…
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lol really? i thought everyone loved him.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
If we get Larsson, no way.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
theyre proably waiting to see who they draft.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
what do you think theyd give up for him? the 4th pick?
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok crowd. I know you want to boo Bettman, but when he brings a family out, let alone EJ’s family, you probably shouldnt boo him.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Bettman probably thought parading his family around would inspire sympathy.
It did not.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Hearty boos for Colin Campbell & Gary Bettman just now at the party.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lets get this started -- Devils have a to see what happenes
I think Colorado takes Larsson — but I hope not
by Team First Devils on Jun 24, 2011 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
RNH. No surprises there.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
he’s probably staying w/ Red Deer rather than the AHL
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Polite applause for RNH going first. I guess it is because we’re finally starting.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
not a total shock at all - felt after Halll last year could look larsson but they doubled up on high scoring players
by Team First Devils on Jun 24, 2011 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
Polite applause for RNH going first. I guess it is because we’re finally starting.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
When is Pierre not saucy? By saucy I mean annoying.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
How many players with hyphenated names in any sport have become stars?
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
probably like 15-20 minutes in the first round.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
lol and he seemed very annoyned at the question.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
not just that, it kinda took away from ryan’s moment. who cares about ryan smyth right now.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Some people are saying they’re taking Lando
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Smyth back to Edmonton per Dregher on the TV. Guess Tambo realized that he should get a guy who actually wants to be Edmonton.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lando’s been taken by the Avs
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:30 PM EDT reply actions
Colorado takes Landeskog. Considerable cheers at the party. One step closer to Larsson.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
WOW - can Larrson fall to us -- if that is true
bye to Green and trade some other D-Men for late round picks
by Team First Devils on Jun 24, 2011 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
It's easy to be a pit bull when you're physically developed
and playing against boys.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Landeskog
has hugged half the arena…just making it to the podium.
I hope to join Claude Lemieux in Hell one day for a beer....
Florida has that young Russian D-man — they need scorers
by Team First Devils on Jun 24, 2011 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
After pick & interview on TV, Dano & Driver & others will talk about pick. Exciting!
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Please FLA, Huberdeau is great !!! SO TAKE HIM
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
Florida said they openly want a skilled center.
Hello Larsson
HUBER DEAU HUBER DEAU!
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Panthers, Please Don’t Select Larsson
-Every Devil Fans Out There
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
Other than trading 4 for 6 what else would be in that deal do you think?
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
We can get Strome with 6th overall!
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
we
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
LARSSONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNnn
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
Third pick is in for Florida. They pick Jonathan Huberdeau! The party loves this!
The party, they want Larsson.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hey Hub look on the bright side...
maybe you will be playing in Quebec in a few years. (hopefully for all)
I hope to join Claude Lemieux in Hell one day for a beer....
Big chant
WE WANT LARSSON
I won’t boo Couturier, but Larsson is my top guy! GET HIM LOU
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Please, please please Nothing silly
that MUST be Adam Larsson
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
Big chant
WE WANT LARSSON
I won’t boo Couturier, but Larsson is my top guy! GET HIM LOU
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Dale Tallon is God?
Go Devils
Go Jets
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by FrankG929 on Jun 24, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’d be a bit disappointed with Couturier
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
Wow Tallon just said he would have taken Landeskog
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OK, I don’t want to trade down…but if they can get Brent Burns…..
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david conte said if they dont go up right away it means something is cooking.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
If we don’t pick Larsson, I will Bug Out
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
ok he wants to be a Devil
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
The Devils take…ADAM LARSSON
CROWD GOES WILD
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Called
the steal of the draft
gotta lov’ it
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
Steal of the DRAFT - HELL YES - THANK YOU LOU
by Team First Devils on Jun 24, 2011 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
I believe Tao deserves atleast an honorable mention in that list.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
YES, I PREDICTED THIS ALSO! WAY BEFORE DRAFT BABAY
by Marty's Better #30 on Jun 24, 2011 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
I would have been thrilled with Couturier but this is much better. BPA and a guy who could be a MONSTER. Devils Draft Party similarily thrilled!
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Not sure how much effect it has, but regardless I don’t think Greene was sticking around anyway
Status quo.
Volchenkov-Larsson
bone crushers
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by Elektrostal_Kid on Jun 24, 2011 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
AWESOME. THIS COULD NOT HAVE GONE BETTER !! also, I don’t think this signifies the end of Greene by any means
People starting to leave with the pick, I’ll stick around for a bit.
People immediately behind me want Hitchcock, think he’s the same style as Lemaire. No response when I asked when I asked why he hasn’t had a job in a few years.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I dont think Hitchcock would be a bad choice, but your question does raise some thoughts on the subject.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jun 24, 2011 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
its been just over a year john, not a few years.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
actually almost two years is more accurate so i appologize.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Larsson thread here: http://www.inlouwetrust.com/2011/6/24/2232529/adam-larsson-the-first-round-pick-of-the-new-jersey-devils-in-2011
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TSN isn’t interviewing Larsson? Booooooooooooooooo.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 7:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
do not care at all – he will be playing for NJ and that is what I CARE ABOUT
Bye green nice knowing you
by Team First Devils on Jun 24, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
hey kevin at least youll get to see strome 6 times a year.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
:(
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
The alums think it’ll take sometime for Larsson to break in, given the position.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 8:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Mika Zibaanejad
listed as comparable to Bobby Holik. How is ANYONE comparable to Bobby Holik?
I hope to join Claude Lemieux in Hell one day for a beer....
So good interview - hates when only talk about goal scorers
He better play hard in front of net to be even thought of as Holik
by Team First Devils on Jun 24, 2011 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really news: People want Parise back.
Also not really news: Dano expects Kovalchuk to have a monster season in 2011-12.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 8:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
definitely. Guy will be out to shut some haters up.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Third Jersey logo design just released!
I hope to join Claude Lemieux in Hell one day for a beer....
Here’s an opinion: Couturier falling is going to be a nice for whoever gets him.
Oh, Matt announced the rookie camp starting on July 11. Will any day be public? Who knows.
Party’s done now. I’m going to mill about until pick 10 unless it rains soon.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 8:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Those left at the party hated the pick.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 8:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i think they might get duncan siemens if hes available. they say he could be the next scott stevens, and pronger isent getting any younger.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe hamilton then? i completley forgot they were picking next.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Schiefele mean Jet in any language?
Maybe that’s the reason??
Go Devils
Go Jets
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AHAHAHAHAHA GOOD. Winnipeg fails miseraby.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
I just hate it because the deal’s actually illegal because of some bylaws. Yet Kovalchuk’s LEGAL deal was okay.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
he can’t hide behind them. They’re both short.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, why did Phailadelphia have to get Couturier? HE was the nicest guy at the draft.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
Phone’s dying. I’ll add my take to Tom’s post later.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 8:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I really want Minny to choose Murphy..
They are one team I wouldn’t mind for them to have him. I don’t know why, but i don’t want the Av’s to get him because then they would be incredible.
Landeskog AND Murphy
I still think Colorado’s taking Siemens, they need a shutdown.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Murphy’s a 1-dimensional D man. He’s probably going to be M-A Bergeron 2.0
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
the rangers need puck moving d-men after taking mcclrath last year and having staal, sauer, and girardi.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah so we don't want him there..
their offense will be very improved
my bad i thought you guys were talking about seimens.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Rangers need a goal scorer. I see them taking Puempel
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Siemens is going to be a good D man. I cannot imagine how many people he will wreck when he fills out his frame.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
LL says that Larsson will compete for a job next season.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
thats awesome, especially coming from lou, hes usually so cryptic.
by poopydoodie11 on Jun 24, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Murphy goes to Carolina.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
they got McBain. That should be a pretty potent offensive pairing
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Grimaldi’s awesome. He was my favourite guy at the combine in general.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really… he’s not that tan too.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Armia to the slugs.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Burns to Minny for 28th and Charlie Coyle
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
Setoguchi going to the Wild as well
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Im just surprised SJ did it considering Boyle is there already. But I think SJ did just fine with the trade. The 1st Rounder is at #28, almost a 2nd.
Yeah I mean is seems very borderline equal/overpayment. I think it really depends if Burns can stay healthy and consistent. I’m happy it wasn’t the Devils who were rumored cause we would have to overpay as well
If Burns doesn’t work out in San Jose, they can quite readily flip him at the deadline or let him walk away after the season. They’re loading up on the back end, which is considered a reasonable way to build a team. Considering how close they’ve been to the Finals in recent years, they might as well keep tinkering and see if they can’t find a move or two to put them over the top.
This also means Ian White will not be a Shark next season.
We’ve seen in the past few days just how crazy/stupid/expensive the market is going to be for defensemen, if you’re using Andrei Markov and Eric Brewer as a recent measuring stick.
For the same reasons I applauded Toronto for making the trade they did for Liles, I’ll applaud this deal. Better to overpay a little in trade than play Free Agency Frenzy where Door #1 is “overpay a defenseman for several years” and Door #2 is “get left without a dance partner at all”.
And Devin Setoguchi…. who just signed an extension.
Interesting. One wonders how Setoguchi must feel, having signed with San Jose only to be traded…. unless that was part of the deal.
He should call Jeff Carter, they can trade sob stories.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
is he balding as well?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Brian Burke washed his hands....
…. considering how many 2011 1st-round picks he’s had his grubby paws on now. Although, considering his track record from the article Kevin linked to way up at the top of this comments section about the price of moving draft picks at the top of the first round, should we be at all surprised?
I see the Leafs moved up to 22nd overall with the 30th and 39th picks given to the Ducks. Let’s see who Burkie takes and whether he jaws out a GM beforehand.
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Toronto takes Tyler Biggs
I’m just going to quote Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus from his Twitter account:
So you gave up a high 2nd to move up a few spots for a low upside, heavy physical traits guy. I dont disagree with this whatsoever.
Womp womp
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Wow. Smooth move Burkie.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, and the Truculence Plan has so far yield little gain for Toronto.
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by John Fischer on Jun 24, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Boston’s beating them in the “break another player’s neck” department already
Too soon?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Campbell is waiving his NTC to go to Florida.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jun 24, 2011 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
First round over
Devils get Larsson, Rocco Grimaldi remains available, and so we wait until 11 AM EST tomorrow for Rounds 2-7. I’ll leave this open until tomorrow morning. We’ll have another open thread for tomorrow’s action.
On the behalf of Tom and the other writers, thank you all for commenting and reading ILWT today.
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DAY TWO OPEN THREAD IS UP
Please continue draft discussion at this link. Thanks!
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