Jimmy Pop

$5M just doesn't buy what it used to.

Well the Hockey News is a trash mag, no question. Besides, I'd say it's more humiliating for his teammates on the 2nd half of a back-to-back & mired in a losing streak to not have one of their better players.

What about pending UFA Jiri Tlusty? TSN article below stating Canes GM Ronnie Francis will be unloading upcoming UFAs. Tlusty has 68 goals in his last 235 games - or about 24 over an 82 game season. Postma and a 3rd/4th get the job done?? http://www.tsn.ca/trade-talk-leafs-not-ready-to-part-with-winnik-just-yet-1.193707

Have to agree with Maurice's assessment. Pens dominated the 1st, we controlled the 2nd. Pens get benefit of doubt from two blatant misses from the refs; goal scored with 6 skaters at the end of the 2nd, and a phantom penalty on Lowry for bodychecking. They've played well enough to earn a pass on this game from me. Regroup and hammer Philly. They play better in front of Hutch anyway. Have to wonder what PauMau really thinks of Pavs after a performance like that...

No. Wasn't a good idea during the summer and hasn't gotten any better now. His salary would have to get a haircut, followed by a buzzcut, and we already have players on our lineup who have many of his intangibles. K, well I'd answer Jpan85's question with the same answer you gave as well, but... - Bringing in Richards makes far more sense now than it did in the offseason. We were largely considered a playoff longshot then, now - legit playoff team who *may* be aspiring to reach round 2. Clearly the weakest link on the roster is the bottom 6 FW group, which Richards fits perfectly. - We don't have anyone who matches his intangibles. I have no idea how he's fallen as far as he has the last couple of years, but what he has accomplished is signifcant and shouldn't be ignored (nor should his play this and last year for the record) A champion at every level - Jrs, Pros, International. Tough, physical 2 way forward with goal scoring ability. No, I wouldn't want him for anything near $5M. And no, certainly not for another 5 years.....but let's not pretend this is the worst idea ever. Richards would certainly help the Jets.

278 additional seats. If I understand what I've heard correctly, they're basically stripping down the current LED ribbon, extending the overhang of the 300 level over the suites a bit and using that space to add 278 more seats. They'll add the new ribbon to the face of those seats. Danke. I guess an additional 3000 seats added to the overhang was out of the question. Not to mention absurd!

McKenzie: $5.75M cap hit for next 5 seasons after this. $7M this season, 6, 5.5, 4.5, 3 & 3. LeBrun: Kings tried to find interest over past month (incl Tor and Wpg).

Email from TNSE this morning providing update on 2015 upgrades to arena, most notably a new scoreboard and ribbon. http://jets.nhl.com/v2/ext/files/mtscentre/MTSC-Building-Enhancements.pdf?camefrom=EMCL_508712_22625798

I don't pretend to know much about Sean Bergenheim, but on paper it seems like he could be a good fit. LW with 7 goals this year, well on his way to a 7th straight 10+ goal season. Healthy scratch during FLA's last game before the break. 30 years old, almost 500 games of NHL exp. Couldn't cost more than a 3rd rounder, no?

I loved Bowman when he was here. No clue how he played last year after that bad injury, but if he can play bring him on back. Great team guy.

We interrupt your childish ongoing pot shots at the Riders for this public service announcement: The Riders at least won the grey cup in 2013 unlike the Cats who have lost 2 in a row. Are you going for a three peat this year? You're aware of which forum you're on, correct? Shots at the Riders are encouraged, expected and welcomed.

Those bleacher report slideshow articles are exhausting.

I can't see a "big slash" kind of deal involving any of Kane, Bogo, Buff, etc. Why on earth would you move a core player when this team is FINALLY playing well after 3.5 seasons. That said, we should certainly be gauging interest in Postma and Pardy. Maybe you package one of them + a 3rd or prospect and away you go.

So long as Eiben stays away from our QB's, bring him aboard.

Urgh. I'm a half STH. It's almost worth giving up COL and EDM in Feb just for CHI...

He gets suspended once every 47 games. I don't how much more you can say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

He can return Feb.3 against Minny, and CHI next game is the 6th at WPG. Tony P, be ready.

Too rich for our blood. Bring back Wright and Stapleton and watch the Cups roll in.

Interesting read on Brohm from back in the summer. (apologies if it's been posted before) - ESPN college fball writer once said Brohm has a greater "upside" than Aaron Rodgers. - Some feelings from Brohm that he should have stayed with Green Bay, as opposed to bolting for a chance with Buffalo - says Winnipeg fans are "intense" and "some of the best fans in North America" http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/former-packers-second-round-pick-brian-brohm-keeps-dream-alive-in-cfl-b99305828z1-266139311.html

Yes it is. It was a direct-to-video sequel to Emperor's New Groove. Patrick Warburton did the voice of Kronk in both movies. Yeah, that's right. Feels like an Arby's night.

What did he ever do to you?

I like Buff better up front as I think keeping his mins down limits potential mistakes and keeps him fresh. He's also a guy I wouldn't mind seeing moved after the season. The way he's played this year, you'd have to figure the return would be as massive as his frame. And with only one year left after this, it's nearly time to look at chances he re-signs (& at what price) or walks. All that said, he's easily our most exciting player and his filling in on D has been beyond impressive.

Welcome to the club, Kaner. Signed, Toby, Mark, Zack and Jake.

I think you have to continue to give Hutch more starts if he continues to perform. Ride the hot goalie and reward the guy playing better - and that's Hutch right now. Pavs has played well this year. He's responded well to the critics and by all accounts came into camp in much better shape. Still tho, despite playing better, some of the same old same old from him. #1 goalies on playoff teams put together long stretches of solid play (think Pavs has shown he can do this), but they also limit runs of below avg play. Taking a total guess here...but I suspect Rask, Price, Lundquist etc don't have very many stretches of 3/4/5 games in a row of poor play - Pavs does, and has, repeatedly. Some will point to the team - BOS, MTL and NYR are better teams than us, sure. But take the recent losing streak we had. Pav starts vs MIN, DET & STL. We're playing well, we're on a roll. Then... 3 games. 10 goals against. Pulled in one, coughed up leads in the others. That, for me, just isn't good enough - and unfortunately reminds me all too much of Pavelec of years past.

Season ticket holder since day 1, and that's easily one of the better games I've seen at the Phonebooth. Jets played real well - engaged, fast, physical, positionally-sound. We deserved the 2 pts, and were the better team without a doubt. Build off this heading back on the road...same play vs. Ott, Car and the like, and those are W's. Surprised at the way Pitt plays this year - extremely chippy. Game got out of hand at various points, due to Pitt being pesky buggers and some boneheaded officiating. Refs: The Pens already have Crosby and Malkin, they don't need biased officiating on their side too!! Numerous calls missed when a Jet was hauled down or hooked, then head-scratchers like the interference call in the 3rd where our D (who?) stood up a Pen at the line. That's not a penalty. Pavelec gets absolutely mauled twice, one time they even it up, 2nd time it's a PP Pitt. We go and get in Fleury's grill, who in turn gives Scheif a nasty slash on the back of the leg - Pens powerplay (huh?). Buff... I won't complain too much there...he got away with only getting a 2min to end the 2nd, and the 10 min misconduct was clearly the make up call. I've never seen a misconduct on a uneventful little scurmish like that. The crowd, took it to another level last night. Very much reminiscent of year 1 - which is phenomenal. So few games at MTS have that energy these days. Pitt fans...eeesh...they're not Mtl or Tor bad. But on the uninformed/dickish scale, they're near the top for sure. Mocking Pavs strong play because it's occuring in a contract year (whaaa?) was a favourite. We had 3 Pens fans from Ohio sitting behind us...pretty good ribbing back and forth...until the game ended and the overly excited/inebriated bloke behind us tumbled down 1.5 rows while spilling his beer. Kind of hope he's concused....not going to lie.