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Depends on who is picking 2nd and how seriously they take the rumors of laziness with Grigorenko. Some scouts feel he doesn't have the work ethic. I don't see that, but some do, and it could drop him at the draft. Yakupov plays an Ovechkin-esque style despite his smaller size in the OHL. Hitting everything he can. He's a wrecking ball out there. TSN normally shows some of the medal round games. Not sure how much.

Lecavalier's contract might end up to be worse than Gomez. His numbers are declining and he's signed for 7 more years. no thanks.

Galchenyuk is rumored to be over 6'2 and close to 6'3 now... those numbers having him at 6'1 are apparently from when he was drafted into the OHL at 16. He's had 2 years of growth on top of that. Yakupov is said to be 5'11 1/2 But we're not really sure, we'll know at the combine, because those numbers are always accurate.

Sure, if he keeps up ~60 pts, he's a decent asset. But he hasn't gotten that in his last two years combined.

Makes sense... still sign the kid, but tell him to start next season.

Agreed, I was frustrated with him last year but willing to give him one more chance. He's been even worse production wise this year. Just a nightmare. Time to cut bait.

Does Alexei Emelin lack the size necessary to play a physical game? Of course not. He's a whole one inch taller than Yakupov, and Yakupov plays a very physical game. Its the heart of the player not the height that matters

There is virtually no difference between a guy who is 5'11 and a guy who is 6'0. I don't worry about that at all. Gallagher is the only really short guy. Also as FG said Talent > size anyway.

Drummondville got blown out by Quebec again (down 3-0 in the series) St. John won big again (up 3-0 in series) Shawinigan won 3-2 to take a 3-0 lead. Ellis with 1 assist Saskatoon lost 3-2 in OT and is down 3-0. Vancouver lost 3-2 but are winning the series 2-1 Gallagher with another goal. TriCity won 4-0 to take a 3-0 series lead. Holland was thrown out in the first period with 5 and a game for clipping, we'll have to see if he's suspended.

yeah, they'll sign ryan suter.

Winnipeg can't win on the road though, so the sched is tougher for them.

Florida's record is a mirage. Just look at the goal differential. Team poised for a first round exit and they'll have a rough year next year imo.

Talk at the GM meetings last month was that the league was anticipating there would NOT be a penalty free buy out in this CBA nor a salary roll back so be careful how much of the 70 million dollar cap you spend this summer. As the new CBA could see a reduced cap and you won't be able to buy your way out of mistakes if you spend to the old limit. (Free Agency July 1st, Cap will be recalculated at 56% will be 69-71 million, September 15th new CBA, new cap... lower percentage brings it back down). But we won't know for sure until negotiations are completed.

All true, but I think JMMR was saying the important two games tonight and the oilers don't play.

I dont want us to pass the Leafs but I dont really care where they finish outside of that. They play Carolina tonight, lets hope for OT. Other games to watch, Isles @ Pittsburgh, Rangers @ Minny and Tampa @ Boston.

Sarnia wins in OT and takes a 2-1 series lead. Tampa wins to help our tank.

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London wins 3-2 to take a 3-0 series lead.

The funny thing is Morgan Reilly has basically the same injury and he has him #7 to the Leafs. I get that he drops Galchenyuk due to the injury concern but how is Reilly top 10?

He probably needs to finish the degree now to qualify for his acceptance to med school.

1g 1a for Galchenyuk, 4-4 game 3a for Grigorenko 7-0 game

<p> Absolutely, Yakupov's awesome. If rumors are true and Columbus would trade down cause they dont like Yakupov you make them an offer if they win the lottery.

Timmins spotted watching Grigo tonight Meanwhile in Sarnia Galchenyuk scores another goal

UND names Kristo as team MVP and MacMillan as Rookie of the year

I noticed Gorges on Friday night, only player on the ice who was dead still for the anthems. PK beside him is a maniac, my girlfriend said he looks like a Grade 3 kid with ADHD during the anthem.