Owning their own AHL team doesn't give an NHL team FULL control of their prospects pool, with players scattered across AHL & CHL & Europe. But it would give the Blues a basis for a player development strategy that isn't solely at the whim of another organization, or the annual trade or free agency markets.
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2927I stand corrected. You expressed what I was trying to say a bit more eloquently. We are on the same page.JMC-STL wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:25 pmOwning their own AHL team doesn't give an NHL team FULL control of their prospects pool, with players scattered across AHL & CHL & Europe. But it would give the Blues a basis for a player development strategy that isn't solely at the whim of another organization, or the annual trade or free agency markets.
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2929The cavalry isn't coming for Dallas:
They're 7 points back of the last playoff spot in the Central with 3 games in hand.
They're 7 points back of the last playoff spot in the Central with 3 games in hand.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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2930The D in Dallas stands for Done. Stick a fork in them, they's done.Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:37 am The cavalry isn't coming for Dallas:
They're 7 points back of the last playoff spot in the Central with 3 games in hand.
Nashville looks like they're going to get a hold on that 4th spot. Playing good lately
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2931Coytes and Wild are playing an afternoon game as we speak. Wild are up 3-1 after 2. Coyotes are collapsing at just the right time. They have lost 4 in a row, and that's meant just as much if not more than the Blues winning streak in terms of evening this thing up. I'm almost surprised they didn't sell off a piece or two at the deadline. They don't have a first round pick this year, and desperately need one. Maybe they acquire one at the draft.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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2932Did Tokarski get bigger or is he wearing bigger equipment? I remember when he was with the Canadiens he was small and couldn’t fill the net. Now he doesn’t look that small. Fills the net pretty good.
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2933Too bad the Rangers won’t make playoffs. They’re hot now. They got 3 of the top 4 scorers in NHL since March 13th with Panarin, Zibby and Fox. But you knew at least 1 team would get hurt in the East.
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2934That division is ridiculous and just kind of points out how this season once again does not count. Next season, when fans are back, the Blues will still be the defending cup champs.BillP. wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:19 pm Too bad the Rangers won’t make playoffs. They’re hot now. They got 3 of the top 4 scorers in NHL since March 13th with Panarin, Zibby and Fox. But you knew at least 1 team would get hurt in the East.
Just a Russian propaganda account
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2935Hall of Pretty Good Player, Hall of Fame eyebrows.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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2936So this is newsworthy:
OHL just didn't play at all this season. That's a rough outcome for a lot of parties, but mostly for those players. I'm not sure which Blues draft picks were still playing in the OHL, or if there were any at all. It's especially tough for guys eligible for the draft this year. As with all Covid stuff, I'm not here to say anyone is right or wrong, but man does this suck.
OHL just didn't play at all this season. That's a rough outcome for a lot of parties, but mostly for those players. I'm not sure which Blues draft picks were still playing in the OHL, or if there were any at all. It's especially tough for guys eligible for the draft this year. As with all Covid stuff, I'm not here to say anyone is right or wrong, but man does this suck.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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2937Don’t even get me started on how Canada has handled all this Covid bullshit.Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:29 am So this is newsworthy:
OHL just didn't play at all this season. That's a rough outcome for a lot of parties, but mostly for those players. I'm not sure which Blues draft picks were still playing in the OHL, or if there were any at all. It's especially tough for guys eligible for the draft this year. As with all Covid stuff, I'm not here to say anyone is right or wrong, but man does this suck.
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2938As if the U.S. didn't have the same problems? Canadian major junior hockey suffered from provincial differences re. how to address pandemic concerns & manage the restrictions for the teams/leagues affected. This is the same thing that happened to U.S. junior & minor pro leagues spread across states & regions. The NHL hasn't done a stellar job of leaping those hurdles, either, but their money talks & has gotten them closer to the blurry finish line.NHLTIM wrote: Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:31 amDon’t even get me started on how Canada has handled all this Covid bullshit.Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:29 amSo this is newsworthy:
OHL just didn't play at all this season. That's a rough outcome for a lot of parties, but mostly for those players. I'm not sure which Blues draft picks were still playing in the OHL, or if there were any at all. It's especially tough for guys eligible for the draft this year. As with all Covid stuff, I'm not here to say anyone is right or wrong, but man does this suck.
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2939Desperately trying to thread that needle between hockey news and covid talk, haha. A quick look at the Blues recent drafts tells me they've selected 3 guys over the last 2 years that have been directly impacted by this:NHLTIM wrote: Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:31 amDon’t even get me started on how Canada has handled all this Covid bullshit.Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:29 am So this is newsworthy:
OHL just didn't play at all this season. That's a rough outcome for a lot of parties, but mostly for those players. I'm not sure which Blues draft picks were still playing in the OHL, or if there were any at all. It's especially tough for guys eligible for the draft this year. As with all Covid stuff, I'm not here to say anyone is right or wrong, but man does this suck.
Tanner Dickinson, C- 4th Rounder 2020
Will Cranley, G- 6th Rounder, 2020
Keenan Washkurak, C- 5th Rounder, 2019
All of the other prospects should have gotten some sort of season either in Europe, NCAA or the other North American junior leagues. The good news is none of the guys who missed out were high picks.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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2940Not NHL but old pal Freddy Braithwaite backing up tonight on emergency basis in the AHL. Bet you haven't heard that name in a while.
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2941Shouldn't he be running a BBQ stand somewhere by now.Oates2Hullie450 wrote: Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:26 pm Not NHL but old pal Freddy Braithwaite backing up tonight on emergency basis in the AHL. Bet you haven't heard that name in a while.
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2942Braithwaite is from Ottawa. More likely a BeaverTails stand.Turk Sanderson wrote: Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:30 pmShouldn't he be running a BBQ stand somewhere by now.Oates2Hullie450 wrote: Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:26 pmNot NHL but old pal Freddy Braithwaite backing up tonight on emergency basis in the AHL. Bet you haven't heard that name in a while.
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2943I like Pitt to come out of the East. Thought they were done before season but they’ve made a believer out of me. Just sayin........
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2944Is this good? I think this is good.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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2945Sounds par for his careerOates2Hullie450 wrote: Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:26 pm Not NHL but old pal Freddy Braithwaite backing up tonight on emergency basis in the AHL. Bet you haven't heard that name in a while.
Now now, the Canadian Government has apologized for Bryan Adams on SEVERAL occasions!
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2947Love it, though it all depends on the talent they hire. In general, Turner's production quality is very high.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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2948BRING BACK WCW NITRO!Dave's a mess wrote: Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:42 amLove it, though it all depends on the talent they hire. In general, Turner's production quality is very high.
Just a Russian propaganda account
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2949Not for the Blues, it ain't. When they meet The Oil in the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals, nobody on the Note roster will check McJesus into an early departure & he'll score 7 power play goals in each of the 4 games.
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2950They should hire Charles Barkley for the studio. He loves hockey and tells it like it isDave's a mess wrote: Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:42 amLove it, though it all depends on the talent they hire. In general, Turner's production quality is very high.
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