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Island Nucklehead wrote:A little more info on Richards.

RCMP and CBSA investigating.

I don't know what happened at the border, but I do know what TMZ is reporting.

http://www.tmz.com/2015/06/30/nhls-mike ... an-border/

Arizona picks up Grossman and Pronger ( :lol:) for Gagner and a pick. Gotta reach the floor somehow! Trading around the contract for someone who's "retired" and is working at NHL head office has got to raise some eyebrows. Although I'm not surprised, and I don't begrudge the deal, it works for the ...

Hockey Widow wrote:Hey Minny is buying out Matt Cooke.......JK, JK, JK no really they are buying him out JK about him coming here. Time for Matt to retire.

He's no Matt Pettinger that's for sure...

Topper wrote:He's vowed to change the culture in TO

And just like that you have Phil Kessel's attention.

Hockey Widow wrote:The leaves are Canada's team in spite of what some may say. I want to be part of returning Canada's team to glory and have them take their rightful place once again

I'd like to hear his in depth reasoning for that statement, and why Canada's team wouldn't be Montreal.

I'd LOVE to see the fireworks... but no doubt Shanny assured him the Salutegaters will be gone. Given the contracts and everything, I'd be surprised if they're both gone by the beginning of the season. I have no doubt that the leaves be looking to deal, but that's a lot of coin to move around, and ...

Strangelove wrote:I'll bet Phil choked on his cookies when this story broke...

Assuming they're still on the team, it'll be interesting to see the "dynamic" between Babcock, Diane, and Phillis.

Hockey Widow wrote:I was thinking just that. Buffalo has blatantly, deliberately tanked for at least two years and made no attempt to hide it.

Yeah, coming from Detroit I'm sure Babcock was jumping to make that a part of his legacy. At least Toronto tries.

Hockey Widow wrote:Buffalo was then told and they apparently are very upset.they feel he used their deep pockets to drive up the leaves offer.

Yeah, that's called negotiating.

Wow, what did they expect? They've proven they're committed to winning how?

The big problem is the leaves have no GM. A new guy is going to be second fiddle to Babcock. It will be a strange relationship for a new GM to come with a golden boy coach, with a major say in player personnel and player moves, on a contract that lasts for eight years. I'm not sure I understand the...

Lancer wrote:Kassian is damn entertaining.

In much the same manner that Harold Druken was.

I really don't care if they keep him another year, I just don't think he's going to "get it".

Strangelove wrote:LOL Hackstall was right up their with Billy Smith in the Asshole Goalie category.

The man is a legend.

Hockey Widow wrote:Babcock may announce decision around May 20-22. Leaves said to be front runners, Mrs would like to return to Canada, at least according to Toronto speculation.

I hope she's on Twitter.

Strangelove wrote:

The intelligence service told lawmakers that Hyon was killed by an anti-aircraft gun.

Say what you like about Kim Jong Un, but the guy has a certain je ne sais quoi about him.

Somehow I think he's overcompensating for something.

I still say it's too dangerous to trade Lack banking on Markstrom playing well in the NHL and old man Miller staying healthy and good Unless the offer knocks Benning's socks off, I see no reason why they'd trade Lack. The market isn't good enough to produce worthwhile offers, IMO. When Miller is ob...