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It’s a good return.

Which is smart I think. Tampa could actually win the cup this year.

An NHL player and a 1st is not awful.

Is lemieux any good?

Ugh, jeez. Fast is a warm body. Hopefully some of these late picks are more than that.

Hockey has a personality problem and people like Don Cherry (ironic) are the reason why. I personally think their celebrations are lame. But I also think the VGK pregames are lame. You know what though? There are people who love that shit, so let them. Unwritten rules are bulkshit. Let them have fun.

Realistically, they need to get lucky on at least one late round prospect to help this thing turn around.

It’ll be awesome to have him over here. Can’t wait.

Meaning?

People were also upset we didn't draft Whalstrom. Moral of the story: fans don't know what the hell they're talking about when it comes to the draft.

Ah thanks. Missed it.

Is he def coming over at the end of the khl season?

- Pronman. Dude has 15 points in 16 games. Could absolutely be the steal of the draft if he continues to develop this way. My god, I'm excited.

Jeez you would have thought the sky was falling when they didn't pick Wahlstrom a few months ago... I never understood how fans who don't watch any of these kids play with regularity could possibly have such strong opinions about them. I hope Kravtsov turns out well for us but we just won't know for a number of years.

Please, God, let him turn out to be an awesome NHL player.

Rangers liked him better than Zadina. Ranked him as the second best forward in the draft. He’s a 1st line wing. Can’t wait.

Of course! The fun is not knowing what's going to happen with the team. Having the tickets to sell but also use when playoffs come around would be my best life.

I want season tickets and I don't even live there anymore. That would be an absolute dream.

Hey guys, any tips for someone wanting to break into head coaching? My current situation is that I'm living in Los Angeles and have been goalie coaching for bits and pieces of two years. I was also the assistant coach for one of the high school teams when I was working with their goalies. I know a few people but most of my hockey connections are back east where I played for 15+ years. Anyway, connections aren't the issue, I can make that work, but I'm a goalie by trade. That is my bread and butter. I know the game and played at a high level but I've never attempted to translate that into coaching a TEAM. For any of you that coach or have coached, what are some tips for someone trying to break in?

People were saying that at the draft while everyone here bitched about it. He was a good pick.

Great pick. Good risk to take.

I've been watching it too. I don't hate it. Some of the storylines suck but all-in-all it's pretty funny. It's hard to replicate the Attitude Era though. They probably never will.

I've been watching it too. I don't hate it. Some of the storylines suck but all-in-all it's pretty funny. It's hard to replicate the Attitude Era though. They probably never will.

Didn't know where to post this but it's great. Reminds me of the little kids between periods.

Kristo. Dear God. The kid is tearing it up. Hopefully that transfers over to the NHL when he gets his chance.