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Hockey is more than just a business though. Even so, any good business owner knows that to make the most money, you have to keep your employees happy. After all, good customer service is how you...

That all sounds great to me, butthe owners will never go for it. The whole issue right now is making the league more competitive in general so there's no floundering teams like the Oilers, Leafs,...

The main issue is how far apart each side is on basically everything. The owners simply want to make sure small-market teams can't get screwed out of big-name, high-price players due to ridiculous...

Is that what I said? Reread my post. Laviolette asked them to stop because they were getting out of hand with it. After home games they were going to local campuses and partying with underage girls....

One thing you're missing from that team was the fact that Richards, our captain, and Carter refused to sign a contract saying they wouldn't party anymore after wins in Philly at local colleges, bars,...

Hartnell's deal has a full NMC. He's going nowhere for the next 6 years haha.

Anyways...I wonder how true that above report is?? Anybody have any credible sources that mention something along...

Exactly. A couple of seasons ago. His play has improved and he's been working hard to prove his worth. With the potential of another 30+ goal season and 70-80 points, $5.5 million is a great number....

Nothing more than a pick. The Islanders got him for a second rounder, and should the trade be rescinded Anaheim certainly won't get anything more than that.

No way I'd be giving up any defenseman right now. We need all the depth at D we can get, and there's no way I give up Gus, who is the closest to being NHL ready at this point. Ryan is out of the...

Well I'm thinking more in terms of smaller markets and places where hockey isn't exactly a major sport. Think about Florida and Tampa Bay...Nashville...even the Kings. Granted, winning a Stanley Cup...

So I read an article about the Anaheim-Islanders deal involving Visnovsky(sp?), and how there's a chance the trade is rescinded. It's a small chance, but still a chance. If it is, would you consider...

Haha agreed. That whole situation is really screwing over a lot of teams, and has the potential to seriously hit some small market teams financially. I mean, could you imagine a team like the...

At this point a defenseman is a necessity. We need someone who is a veteran and can move the puck well. With the available options, JayBo is the most affordable and "bang-for-the-buck" in terms of a...

I remember someone mentioning the Shane Doan situation earlier in the thread but it was never addressed. Basically, Doan wanted 4 yrs and $30 million to leave Phoenix, if he decided to leave....

Schenn and Gervais together will not work. The problem with Schenn in Toronto was that his skills were never able to develop properly. He needs to be paired with a veteran who plays solid defense in...

I don't see Gusto being part of the trade. He's basically developing into being Timonen, and with Kimmo on his way out they'll want to keep him. I would say offer up MAB and a first. However, I think...

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Bill-Meltzer/Meltzers-Musings-Can-Coburn-Take-on-Bigger-Offensive-Role/45/46062

Pretty decent article. Hopefully Coburn can perform. I'd like to see him in more of...

All speculation says Red Wings are going to make a move for JayBo, and soon. A THN writer said the Flames could expect back a prospect and a pick. At this point, and I know everyone is all about...

I see what you're saying. The only reason I think a defenseman like that isn't what we need is because of all the scoring depth we have up front. Dot get me wrong, I would love to add Yandle, his...

Getting Yandle would be senseless. He's great offensively but that's not what we need, at all. I would live to get Douglas Murray from the Sharks (if we end up going down the trade route). Remember...

The only move I can see happening before the season starts is a FA signing. Then once the season starts and we're about 20-25 games into the season, expect either something major, or nothing at all....

On a side note for all you die-hards...this is something I think I may do this Winter, and encourage you to consider. The Winter Classic is going to be epic this year, and my best friend is moving...

Thank you. And I agree, I don't think it will get it done either, or at least not right now. That's probably why a deal hasn't been made yet, even though there's all these talks of packages being on...

First thing...Voracek won't be involved in the trade for Ryan, if it happens. We just signed the guy for four years, and Homer adamant about him playing on the top line. Don't expect anything to...

Ryan will be a trade deadline type of move homer has been pretty good about keeping his word this off-season. He hasn't moved Couturier, and hasn't tried to add to this team while subtracting (via...