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Do players have any issues with LTIR ... NHL may just be referencing it as a PR move because a segment of the fanbase gets worked up

Is TSN really any better in their coverage?

100% ... I have seen TSN and Sportsnet both have a Leafs practice as the lead story ahead of actual news.

I expect that he will re-sign with the Leafs.

I see the solution being changes to how LTIR is managed in-season, not excluding someone who was part of the team making the playoffs from the playoffs ... I've always felt that if a player is out for some minimum time (say 20 games) their salary for those games comes off the cap if they return before the end of the season ... and ... players must either have been active at the trade deadline or return by some deadline (say last 6 games of the season) to be eligible for the playoffs.

For however long it takes Marc to get Patrick's phone number.

I don't think everyone is quick to simply dismiss Newhook at centre ... but the focus of most discussions is on the 2C and I would dismiss him from consideration for that role ... if the Habs are to improve, I don't think he should be in the mix for the Top 6, even on the wing ... they need a legit 2C (be it band-aid or long-term) and depending on who they get to fill that slot and how HuGo et al feel about Laine, perhaps a winger as well.

I believe they don't need to, his contract is ending ... knowing the NHL, he probably becomes a favourite to replace Bettman ... for no reason what-so-ever I expect Bergie to get the Islanders job ... I would LOVE the Leafs to bring back Lou to replace BS. I've been saying that for over a week ... damn copyright application didn't get approved ... 😉

Maybe a Second Round Fans Pot-Luck Barbecue?

Bye-Bye TO ... I take full credit ... 😉 😊 😉 😊 😉 😊

3 - 0 Panthers after two ... haven't watched a second of play ... won't watch any of the third period ... YES ... I am superstitious.

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Earning an AHL job next year? Perhaps not an NHL contract but at least an AHL salary and job

Thank-you Google Translate With only 12 shots, the Lions take the lead in the Eastern Final QMI Agency Saturday, 17 May 2025 22:18 LAST UPDATED Saturday, 17 May 2025 22:18 The Trois-Rivières Lions found a new way to win in Game 1 of the ECHL Eastern Conference Final, as goaltender Luke Cavallin defeated the Florida Everblades 1-0. Only Kyle Havlena scored on the night. In the second period, the defenseman surprised goaltender Cam Johnson with a screened shot from the corner of the opposing zone. Cavallin did the rest of the work for general manager and head coach Ron Choules' men. He stopped all 32 shots he faced, half of them in the second period. His prowess helped the Lions kill off five penalties. The visitors, on the other hand, have only challenged Johnson a dozen times. In addition, Games 3 and 4 of the series will take place at the Colisée Vidéotron on Wednesday and Friday.

Since he is not a UFA ... "is let go" might be a more accurate description ... but I agree ... I expect he will get a 2-way NHL contract, maybe a one-way NHL minimum-ish contract, somewhere.

Successful AHL goalies who have 3.69 GAA / .884 Sv% in 55 NHL games don't have much value ... I'd guess a 4/5th round pick at best.

The issue in my mind is how much do HuGo want Fowler to play next season ... if it is 60% of the games, or more, then why have an unhappy backup to poison the waters ... unless Fowler totally collapses next season, he needs to play through any slumps as part of his development.

This all assumes HuGo want Primeau to remain in the mix with Dobes and Fowler for 3 spots (NHL backup and AHL tandem) ... I am not convinced.

4-3 loss ... but mission accomplished ... won one on the road ... only need 2 of 3 at home next week

But knowing he would be sharing with net, likely with Fowler, would he sign? Do the Habs want to have (likely) Fowler playing only half the games in Laval next season? I expect Primeau to leave this summer.

Almost 5 minutes without a whistle to start the second until the Condotta scores for the Rocket to tie it at 2-2 at 15:17

Price for Wennberg maybe ... think they can do better at 3C

Not certain why ... or to fill what role ... last four seasons he has average 11 goals per 82 games, 46.5% on faceoffs ... with Price's contract carrying so much "free cap space" after July 1st I doubt it costs that much to move it.

Depends on how high they feel they need to go to make the pick ... New York Islanders - Fuhgeddaboudit San Jose Sharks - Unlikley Chicago Blackhawks - Unlikley Utah Hockey Club - Finished 7 points out of the last wild card spot ................................ Might be open to a trade, but not likely for draft picks Predators - Went big last offseason, signing Juuse Saros (8-yrs, $61.92M), .................... Steven Stamkos (4-yrs, $32M), Jonathan Marchessault (5-yrs, $27.5M) .................... and Brady Skjei (7-yrs, $49M) ... do they reverse course or double down Philadelphia Flyers - depends on whether they decide to CHARGE or continue rebuild .................................. is Tocchet a rebuild coach? Boston Bruins - does a slip from .665 to .463 signal need management that they need to rebuild, ......................... re-tool or patch? Seattle Kraken - a great second season (.610) slipped to .494 and now .463 ... what does Francis moving upstairs and Botterill taking over signal Buffalo Sabres - WHO-T-F knows Anaheim Ducks - gut tells me that they may be open to adding a veteran to the top 8F/4D Utah seems like the most likely team to be open to a trade, but not likely for picks ... I doubt the Preds pass on a Top 5 pick ... if teams 6-10 make moves, my guess it won't be to flip picks ... so unless HuGo are willing to move top prospects for a pick it seems to me unlikely that the Habs can trade into the Top 10 ... and I think they want those resources to fill "now" holes.

I-M-O the issues remain ... didn't watch every minute of the game but he gave up a 2-on-1 trying to block an outlet pass along the boards with a kick that missed, and had the chance to stop the wrap-around goal but ineffectively cross-checked the player in the back instead of playing the puck or taking the player out/into the boards.