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  1. lomcevak

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    Lol mantha is a healthy scratch tonight. Kruppa suggests he didn't back check after a turnover against Boston that resulted in a goal against.

    By that logic we should shoot dk and kronwall to the Moon
     
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  2. buckwild

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  3. DeToxRox

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    So Arizona is only 3 points behind us now and we play them tonight. This is a big must lose for us, especially with Colorado at home this weekend.

    Somehow going 0-3 during this stretch would be amazing, but we need NJ to start earning points.
     
  4. DeToxRox

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    Glendening healthy scratch tonight.
     
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  5. DeToxRox

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    Fun stat: we have the fewest regulation wins in the NHL now and are somehow 20 points up on Colorado.
     
  6. DayDomination

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    Too bad he's got a relatively long-term deal. I hate this team and the management.
     
  7. DeToxRox

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    Sheahan playing on the PP and with the extra attacker. I guess kudos to Blash for trying to force him a goal while also subtly tanking?
     
  8. DeToxRox

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    Also Tatar is on fire. This is good news for his value come June.
     
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  9. DeToxRox

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    He had 61 points in 59 games.

    I assume he turns pro and heads to GR next year. His potential is off the charts.
     
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  10. DeToxRox

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    Hronek and Giavanni Smith are now in GR. Hronek is actually starting tonight.
     
  11. Chocolate Giddyup

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    Man tough to watch the end of that one with Lack getting stretchered off

     
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  12. DeToxRox

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    And it's over fellas.

    This is a much needed season for us, but it's definitely not the last one we will be missing the playoffs in.
     
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  13. DeToxRox

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    Mantha was hurt following a stupid fight and now Holland says he's probably done for the year.
     
  14. Vinegar Strokes

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    And that's a bad thing? Tank
     
  15. DeToxRox

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    Speaks to a bigger issue that Mantha is too important to fight as much as he does.

    He doesn't pick his spots well.
     
  16. bignate50

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    I don't think any of that really matters at this point. The young guy is probably just frustrated after a shitty year.
     
  17. DeToxRox

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    So during tonight's game I tried to come up with a semi realistic lineup for next year. This was on the fly so I am sure I am missing something obvious.

    First the moves I can see being made:

    - Tatar, B prospect and a third for Fowler.

    - Howard being taken in the expansion draft.

    - If we do anything in FA I could see us adding a goon as dumb as it would be.

    So that's it. I don't expect much. This leads me to next year.

    Z - Nielsen - Mantha
    AA - Larkin - Nyquist
    Abby - Helm - Bertuzzi
    Sheahan - Nosek - Frk/Glendening

    DeKeyser - Fowler
    Jensen - XO
    Russo - Kronner/E

    Mrazek/Coreau

    I wouldn't be stunned if Kronwall ends up on LTIR forever by the early stages of next season either.

    This wouldn't be a playoff team unless Mrazek became a true Vezina contender but it would be fun to watch.
     
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  18. Vinegar Strokes

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    What line would Nolan Patrick be on?
     
  19. DeToxRox

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    If we won the lottery Patrick would be a fascinating test case for Holland.

    He's the only NHL ready kid in this draft imo.

    Would Detroit bring him up to be the third line C? I think it would be worth it personally but it would also suck because he needs to play with at least one goal scorer.
     
  20. bignate50

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    I'd say leave Patrick in the WHL and tank another year. Any studs coming out in 2018?
     
  21. DeToxRox

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    Rasmus Dahlin. Kid looks insane.

    Svechnikov's bro is for real too.
     
  22. Vinegar Strokes

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    They'll probably rig the lottery so vegas can win it
     
  23. DeToxRox

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  24. lomcevak

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    He'll score 2 goals a game and will start next season in GR cause he's not NHL ready
     
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  25. DeToxRox

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    I do think Svech is a lock to start in GR next year but I hope he doesn't look out of place while he's here.
     
  26. lomcevak

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    Yeah, I agree. Just bitter
     
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  27. DeToxRox

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  28. DeToxRox

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    This makes no sense as Cholowski is still rail thin and he didn't light up college as a freshman.

    My hunch is the Wings weren't happy with his development at SCSU but still this is pretty wild.
     
  29. IHHH

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    This organisation has no idea how to develop players. They should just send all their draft picks to Europe and let somebody else handle it until the prospect is 23-24 years old and then plug them in.
     
  30. DeToxRox

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    So Larkin is the first Wing confirmed as to playing in the World Championships.

    I assume Mrazek, Tatar and Nyquist all go as well. I would hope Z turns it down but with the Olympics in jeopardy this may be the last time he gets to play for Sweden so I get it if he says yes.

    Mantha has said he will be healthy enough to play if invited. I tend to think he won't get a call but man it would be great for him if he does get a chance to play for Canada.
     
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  31. Vinegar Strokes

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    Gotta lose these last two games to secure top 5 pick, or lottery chance.
     
  32. DeToxRox

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    Sadly I bet we win both
     
  33. Constant

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    If they cheat on lotteries, this would be a great opportunity to rig a #1 pick for a classic franchise.
     
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  34. DeToxRox

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    With Florida and Dallas winning tonight, we are assured of no worse than the 7th best lottery odds. We are one point behind Buffalo. If we win tomorrow and they lose we will have the 7th best lottery odds. Any other result and we have the 6th best odds.

    Fuck all our OT games this year.
     
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  35. Vinegar Strokes

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    Shit I forgot that Vegas factors in. We are screwed now.
     
  36. DeToxRox

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    Assuming we end up around 6th, I am really all about Casey Middlestadt. After the top 2 there is a jumble of like five or six guys that are all really close, so he could be gone before we pick. If he's on the board he is my guy.
     
  37. IHHH

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    It sucks for you guys but it looks to be a pretty weak draft. Last year was a better time to tank
     
  38. MG2

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    lol at Sheahan scoring in the finale
     
  39. Manny

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  40. bignate50

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    This ceremony is gonna take forever.
     
  41. hoebekec

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    If the ceremony never ends... can they really shut down the Joe?
     
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  42. theriner69er

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    Had a buddy who went to the game. I asked how he got tickets, he said a guy he works with had them, and couldn't find anyone to go with him.
     
  43. DeToxRox

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    Looking at the lottery odds, it appears our most likely landing spot is 8.
     
  44. DeToxRox

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    Looks like trading him this summer is a no go.
     
  45. DeToxRox

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  46. Constant

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    Fix. Fix. Fix. Fix. Fix.
     
  47. The Banks

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    2016 Draft Update:

    1st Round 20th Overall - Dennis Cholowski - D - St. Cloud St, NCAA
    Disappointing year, only putting up 12 points in 36 games. Detroit already decided to move him to Grand Rapids.

    2nd Round 46th Overall - Givani Smith - RW - Guelph, OHL
    No improvement from a production standpoint, and got a taste in Grand Rapids at the end of the year. Plays a gritty game that can translate to a bottom 6 role in the NHL still.

    2nd Round 53rd Overall - Filip Hronek - D - Saginaw, OHL
    Saw significant improvement this season as his first in NA, put up over a point per game and moved up to Grand Rapids at the end of the season. One of the best D at the WJC.

    4th Round 107th Overall - Alfons Malmstrom - D - Orebro, SuperElit
    Defensive defenseman with little offensive upside, and it showed with just 5 points in 38 games in Sweden's top junior level.

    5th Round 137th Overall - Jordan Sambrook - D - Erie, OHL
    Two-way defenseman with good size that showed significant improvement over the year. .66 PPG this year, up from .40 PPG last season.

    6th Round 167th Overall - Filip Larsson - G - Djurgardens, SuperElit
    Another prospect that showed significant improvement this season. Went from 3.86 GAA and .872 SV% in 19 games last year to 2.24 GAA and .925 SV% in 31 games this season.

    7th Round 197th Overall - Mattias Elfstrom - C - Malmo, SHL
    Bounced between the SHL, SuperElit, and Allsvenskan, only produced when at the junior level, great size, but doubt anything comes of him.
     
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  48. DeToxRox

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    Svech has three assists tonight to give him 50 points on the season.

    Hell of a rookie year
     
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