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Pavelski is one of the only guys I would KEEP if I was a Sharks GM, Tony, maybe Couture and Wingels and then blow up the rest. They're going to need a bunch of luck to sneak into the playoffs this year.

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Guess it depends on how close you think they are to winning. I'm not much of a fan of making the playoffs knowing you have no chance to win. By getting rid of him, you know you can get a big return. Have to give to get, and it would be sad to see him go but I think the return in a few years would be worth it. What makes it hard is having Thornton and Marleau right now. I don't care what their numbers are, they are the main reason the team is able to stay at the cusp of the playoffs. Tough situation, and will be another rough offseason for them.

Just somebody PLEASE knock the Kings out!

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Don't worry just yet - we're all waiting for the annual epic collapse of the Jets....

..... Probably as soon as they put Leaky Pav back in goal.

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Understood, Tony, just wondering what return would be enough for Pavelski...the guy is a stud.

I think Maurice is sold on MH in net for the majority of your games, Neil, but time will tell.

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I sure hope so, the kid has been solid. Now with a good D in front of him, he looks even better.

Now if they would stop taking stupid penalties....

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Yeah, are they #1 in penalties per game, Neil?

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Highest in the league total and minutes per games - over 350 already, clear of next contender, Pittsburgh by about 20!

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New Boston Bruins forward Brett Connolly might have to wait a while before he can show his new team what he brings to the table. Connolly left practice early Wednesday after taking a Dennis Seidenberg shot to his right hand. It was just Connolly’s second practice with the team after being acquired Monday morning from the Tampa Bay Lightning for two second-round draft picks. Bruins coach Claude Julien offered little update on Connolly after practice, although Julien did say Connolly will see the team’s doctor.

I blame Rask

:bh:bh:bh

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I had a bad meal at Union Oyster House in Boston once.
I blame Rask for that too....

:r:r:r

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Lived in Boston for 18yrs, used to walk by the Union Oyster House every day, little bit of coolness for you, the Bell In Hand tavern on the corner of that building is not only the oldest tavern, but in the show I Dream of Jeannie, Major Nelson had a bar sign behind his front door on the wall, it was the sign from The Bell in Hand... I loved that show growing up (I was from Satellite Beach, the town next to Cocoa Beach where Tony and Jeannie lived), so as soon as I saw the sign hanging outside the bar I recognized it. Now what was I saying .. oh yah ... Rask sucks.

WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Newly acquired Boston Bruins forward Brett Connolly broke a finger on his right hand and will be out six weeks.

Connolly was hit in the hand by a puck during Wednesday's practice at Ristuccia Arena. He exited the ice early and was examined by the team's hand specialist.

The Bruins acquired Connolly on Monday from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a pair of second-round draft picks in 2015 and 2016. The former first-rounder practiced with the Bruins on Tuesday and was participating in drills Wednesday when the shot hit his right hand and broke his finger.

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Fixed. ;)

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I haven't been on CA in months. My first time back and I stumble across this post. I love ya Mike and this brought a smile to my face. :D

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I've been enjoying the bits and pieces of Wings' games I've caught this year. I love how the young players have progressed, especially Tatar.

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Wings have a great chance to come out of the East, Mike. How cool would it be if the Hawks could get through (without Kane 1 or 2 rounds), and have a Hawks-Wings SCF?

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Not only does Ottawa make silly laws and impose taxes, they also have an annoying little hockey team that seems to be on a roll. Sens downed the Jets last night, even chasing poor Hutch from goal. (Although the rotten swines gave the Wild 2 valuable points)

Sooner or later.....

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Now the Avs lose MacKinnon with a fractured foot....:td

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Feel for mackinnon... I broke 3 toes in my left foot last August ... Don't get better fast ( left foot is still swollen ).

Derrek

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I hear ya, what a wacky season it has been :confused:

Looks like I am going to be rooting for the Blackhawks in the playoffs this year :)

Nudge nudge Tom :D

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Welcome aboard, Don! We just need to get through the first round and hopefully Kane will be ready a little early. :)

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:tu Don't get me wrong, I still love the Avs but I think this season had been disappointing to a certain degree. One of the bright points was signing Iginla, who has played well for us and helped with some leadership too.

Nice win for the Avs last night, Varly with his 5th shutout this season :)

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I'd sign up for that. The Hawks are the only team in the West I can root for without holding my nose.


The Wings have faltered a bit since the trade deadline. They need to find a way to integrate the new pieces in Cole/Zidlicky quickly.

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:r :r :r

http://i.imgur.com/OJdMvdf.jpg

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Rask has been standing on his head, 3 goals in over 120+ shots:banger
The last 3 wins are his.

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Hawks took down the Sharks quite convincingly. The West is almost a league of its own right now. Very entertaining!

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NHL GMs to discuss Goaltender Interference ... Tim Thomas says screw that!

https://youtu.be/L5Ux-vs6EvY

I know this is a homer post, but THIS should be interference, Looch wasn't even in the blue paint and Price cross-checked him, of course what do you expect from les habs.

https://youtu.be/xQFX3WaX0Ek

oh and nice head hunting try from mr. classy...

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Ah oui Monsieur - but he doesn't need to do that, because there's not a whole lot of rubber that gets past the kid.

This time of the season they get a little testy.

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Jets had a great game last night, holding off the Bolts.

Engstrom proves he's as tough as nails. Takes a huge boarding hit and goes off bleeding, only to come back after a few quick stitches. Feisty little guy.

http://www.thescore.com/news/722021

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Hockey players in general are the studs of the sports world. Tom you can just ignore that bit, your head is big enough as it is. Phra.....again nm

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Hockey players are a different breed, Adam, especially at playoff time. Ask Duncan Keith or Patrice Bergeron. The Last Gladiators. :tu

Lucic? Sorry, he proved what a clown he is again after today's game with the Caps. Just once, try to have a little class or dignity after a loss, Milan. ;)

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I have to say that last series and those two were probably pretty much the extreme, although others have played with some serious injuries those guys had multiple injuries.

I missed it and I've given up on him having any class or sportsmanship, let's face it that's not "his game", that being said it would be a lot better if he could put up Cam N. numbers .. :r

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We could all use Cam on our teams, Adam, maybe clone him? :D

I'd take Bergeron on the Hawks in a minute, and even let you keep Milan. :)

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http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/...psg82bbhwd.jpg

Great night at MTS Centre with the Jets winning in a shoot out. Hard game with the Blues. Arena was really loud! Fickle fans were chanting "Pav-vie" after wnating to lynch him a week ago! He didn't leak much, but Myers and Stafford are really looking like a good trade about now. Both were playing incredible games, with Stafford first star of the game.

The West is getting interesting with a real battle for the wild card spots.

This season rocks! (If you're not in Toronto of course - which means - this season rocks!!!)

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as Rask slowly chokes away the season ... :bh

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Not only is he a cheap shot artist, holder of the most missed elbows throw (throw by him and just missing people's heads) and numerous other distinctions, he now get's a minor fine that will mean nothing to him, they need to start suspending players for diving, don't care what team they play for.

NEW YORK -- Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban has been fined $3,000 for diving in a game against Ottawa, his third fine in three months.

He paid up after getting warnings twice in January for diving against Tampa Bay and the New York Rangers. A third citation for the dive on March 12 against the Senators triggered the $3,000 fine.

If he gets another warning this season, he will be fined an additional $4,000, and Montreal coach Michel Therrien must pay a $2,000 penalty.

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When it starts costing his coach (who makes much less) money, maybe it will stop.

I would also like to see Brad Marchand quit diving. Or P.K. connecting with one of those elbows to Marchand's head. Or both. :D

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Sure hope my Wild get a second crack at the Hawks this postseason now that we actually have a goalie....going to be one helluva postseason.:noon

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Bring it on. ;)

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I would love it Icehog. You know the Blues don't want anything to do with us!

You gonna have Kane back for the postseason?

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Doesn't look like Kane will be back unless the Hawks make it to the Conference Finals....which is still a distinct possibility.

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Montreal getting a bit of their own. Jets are bashing them into the boards and generally frustrating them. Jim Slater has a Gordie Howe hatrick - goal, assist and fight.
Ladd looking mean tonight.

Yeah baby!!!

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Oh wow - Jets fans yelling "We want Carey" to taunt Habs who are down 5-2 with Tokarski in net. Man they have some mean chants!

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Avs rolling vs the Canucks.

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Bruins showing how to suck in an extraordinary way. Rask blows to the max.

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And to think that you had drafted Hutch.
we'll keep him now thanks......

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You want to see a team backing into the playoffs? I present to you The New York Islanders. Confident that will make it but it is very likely they could wind up as a wild card. This after leading the Metro for 2/3 of the season. SMH

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Showdown tonight at MTS with Blackhawks - Jets. Jets have had their number all season, and need to keep winning to stay in the hunt.

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Aaaaaaargh.
Home town boy downs the Jets with 30seconds on the clock.

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Aaaaaaargh.
Home town boy downs the Jets with 30seconds on the clock.

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So horrible it was like having to live through it twice, eh? :r