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Sabres still rolling but the Oilers dead in the water again. Big Dan on Nov 4, 2009, 4:32 PM

At least penner is looking good. on Nov 6, 2009, 6:53 PM

Injuries piling up...tough times ahead?. Octopus on Nov 1, 2009, 9:04 AM

Beware the pig flue. smike on Nov 1, 2009, 10:54 AM
5-0 loss to the Islanders?!. Big Dan on Nov 1, 2009, 6:43 PM
Hey, I heard that..... on Nov 2, 2009, 8:56 AM
How are you liking Roli down there?. Big Dan on Nov 2, 2009, 11:13 AM
Slow start.... on Nov 2, 2009, 3:48 PM
Slow start or pig flue. smike on Nov 2, 2009, 5:15 PM
Another win.... on Nov 2, 2009, 6:49 PM
Two assists last night.. smike on Nov 3, 2009, 4:54 AM
Yeah, Roli's not good at breakaways. Big Dan on Nov 3, 2009, 4:26 PM
Cheap strategy.... on Nov 3, 2009, 8:48 PM
Detroit getting hammered by injuries. Big Dan on Nov 1, 2009, 6:46 PM

More fishy behavior in NHLPA-land.... Octopus on Nov 1, 2009, 6:15 AM

Octo, you should run for the job. Big Dan on Nov 1, 2009, 7:20 AM
I wouldn't go near that thing.... Octopus on Nov 1, 2009, 8:55 AM
They should beg Kelly to come back. smike on Nov 1, 2009, 10:53 AM

I thought they blew it.... D'Artagnon on Oct 29, 2009, 9:23 PM

I went to bed when it was 5-2. Big Dan on Oct 30, 2009, 12:31 PM

H1N1 decimating the Oilers, first sports team to be affected. Big Dan on Oct 29, 2009, 9:39 AM

Brutal. smike on Oct 29, 2009, 4:36 PM

This lad needs to tone it down.... Octopus on Oct 14, 2009, 3:28 PM

That's amazing.... D'Artagnon77 on Oct 14, 2009, 8:04 PM
Knew I had seen that before.... Octopus on Oct 15, 2009, 7:23 AM
That's what got Crosby in trouble with Cherry. BigE on Oct 17, 2009, 6:28 AM

Ah... now dat was fun... eh Octo. smike on Oct 14, 2009, 4:26 AM

Glad I missed it.... Octopus on Oct 14, 2009, 5:46 AM
Last year, Edmonton and Buffalo were both 4-0-0. Big Dan on Oct 14, 2009, 7:32 AM
Welllll. smike on Oct 15, 2009, 4:56 AM
Not to rain on the Sabres' parade.... Octopus on Oct 15, 2009, 5:36 AM

A little inspirational speech.... Octopus on Oct 9, 2009, 8:11 PM

I wonder what Brent Sutter had to say last night. Big Dan on Oct 13, 2009, 11:01 AM

Last night's Wings-Blackhawks game.... Octopus on Oct 9, 2009, 12:10 PM

Wings lose Franzen for season.... Octopus on Oct 9, 2009, 3:04 PM
tough break..... Milbury on Oct 10, 2009, 8:30 AM
You're right, Mil.... Octopus on Oct 14, 2009, 5:50 AM

Maple Leafs slapped with a fine for their big mouths. Big Dan on Oct 8, 2009, 11:26 AM

The NHL will... jom on Oct 9, 2009, 9:48 AM

How many teams will be in the league next year?. BigE on Oct 4, 2009, 5:51 AM

I've often wondered..... Burgie on Oct 4, 2009, 8:54 AM
Microsoft boy wanted to buy the Sabres. smike on Oct 4, 2009, 3:24 PM
Seattle / contraction. BigE on Oct 5, 2009, 7:31 PM
I still say.... Octopus on Oct 5, 2009, 9:08 PM
Gretzky trade documentary Octo would find interesting. Big Dan on Oct 6, 2009, 1:25 AM
Very interesting!. Octopus on Oct 6, 2009, 5:43 AM
Forget Gretzky to Yzerman..... D'Artagnon77 on Oct 6, 2009, 6:53 AM
Given that.... jom on Oct 9, 2009, 9:42 AM
Well, we didn't get much from LA. Big Dan on Oct 9, 2009, 10:59 AM
I don't think so.... jom on Oct 11, 2009, 6:05 PM
Howe. 25 on Oct 13, 2009, 7:36 AM
Passports and Atlanta to Winnepeg. smike on Oct 6, 2009, 2:54 PM
LOL!. jom on Oct 9, 2009, 9:44 AM
They went back to Colorado, too.... BigE on Oct 9, 2009, 9:08 PM
Greetings, Big E. Burgie on Oct 10, 2009, 3:48 AM
Quebec City is talking with NHL. smike on Oct 10, 2009, 2:43 PM
Stanley Cups do that.... BigE on Oct 10, 2009, 4:20 PM
Hamilton does not deserve a team, Big E. Smike on Oct 11, 2009, 5:32 AM
You know Hamilton better than me. BigE on Oct 12, 2009, 5:47 AM
Kind of sad, actually.. smike on Oct 13, 2009, 7:56 AM
Tickets. Burgie on Oct 11, 2009, 10:43 AM

No goal.... smike on Oct 4, 2009, 5:46 AM

Perfect timing. BigE on Oct 4, 2009, 6:00 AM
So what do you think of the Sabres this year?. Big Dan on Oct 4, 2009, 6:01 AM
I'm excited. smike on Oct 4, 2009, 3:15 PM
Face Off Circle. Burgie on Oct 4, 2009, 9:29 AM
Sporting News League. Burgie on Oct 4, 2009, 9:42 AM
You are in, Burgie nm. smike on Oct 4, 2009, 3:17 PM
I've gone stupid(er).... Octopus on Oct 5, 2009, 8:58 PM
I had that problem too.... D'Artagnon77 on Oct 6, 2009, 6:57 AM
Thanks, D.... Octopus on Oct 7, 2009, 4:43 PM

Are we having a Sporting news pool. smike on Sep 29, 2009, 6:17 AM

Let's do it.... Octopus on Sep 30, 2009, 12:55 PM
He looked good last year for the first 20 games. Big Dan on Sep 30, 2009, 4:14 PM
The way I see it.... Octopus on Sep 30, 2009, 8:14 PM
Took some time, but I'm in.... D'Artagnon77 on Oct 5, 2009, 10:43 AM
I'll try again. Burgie on Sep 30, 2009, 6:52 PM
Ok, how bout we all make out picks on Sunday. smike on Oct 2, 2009, 1:46 PM
O.K.. Burgie on Oct 2, 2009, 7:49 PM
Thanks smike. Big Dan on Oct 2, 2009, 8:41 PM
Congrats Dan!!. Burgie on Oct 3, 2009, 5:17 AM
Glad to hear it, BD.... Octopus on Oct 3, 2009, 2:48 PM

Phil Kessel trade / Heatley trade. BigE on Sep 19, 2009, 7:28 AM

Jason Smith helped the Sens. Big Dan on Sep 20, 2009, 8:59 AM
Yeah, I don't see Kessel scoring more than 60-65 pts. BigE on Sep 20, 2009, 11:26 AM
Kessel, Sens D, and Quinn. Big Dan on Sep 20, 2009, 7:08 PM

Phaneuf hammers Okposo. Rob on Sep 18, 2009, 10:01 PM

To me.... on Sep 19, 2009, 6:18 AM

GOING TO A GAME TONIGHT!. Big Dan on Sep 15, 2009, 11:27 AM

Anyone else having problems with Slam?. Burgie on Sep 11, 2009, 5:16 AM

I've had problems with them for a while. Big Dan on Sep 12, 2009, 4:40 AM

Mike Comrie back as an Oiler?!. Big Dan on Aug 31, 2009, 7:17 PM

You don't want him!. Milbury on Sep 2, 2009, 2:37 PM
Hey, I'm with you.... Big Dan on Sep 2, 2009, 4:23 PM
Plus.... on Sep 6, 2009, 10:35 PM
ooops.... on Sep 6, 2009, 10:37 PM
Oilers are right up against the cap. Big Dan on Sep 7, 2009, 1:06 PM
Chicken or Egg?. on Sep 7, 2009, 8:30 PM
Guys like Nilsson are under contract. Big Dan on Sep 8, 2009, 11:08 AM

Oh, God...here comes Todd. Again.. Octopus on Aug 19, 2009, 6:43 AM

He had a good start last year. Big Dan on Aug 19, 2009, 5:31 PM
Old legs...bleah!. Octopus on Aug 19, 2009, 7:43 PM
Detroit's going to have a trying season. Big Dan on Aug 20, 2009, 9:57 AM
Don't disagree, but.... Octopus on Aug 23, 2009, 1:58 PM
This is going to be Chicago's year. Big Dan on Aug 25, 2009, 4:32 PM
But we have the mighty Todd.... Octopus on Sep 3, 2009, 7:42 AM

Hitler reacts to Heatley.... Octopus on Aug 7, 2009, 8:06 PM

Muckler sure messed up that team before getting booted. Big Dan on Aug 10, 2009, 11:20 AM
It could be worse Dan... jom on Aug 30, 2009, 5:54 PM
It seems to be between Minnesota and Edmonton. Big Dan on Sep 1, 2009, 1:27 AM

Crashing the Pens' party.... Octopus on Aug 4, 2009, 8:53 AM

So, Jason Williams and Patrick Eaves eh?. Big Dan on Aug 6, 2009, 9:33 AM
No more replacements.... Octopus on Aug 7, 2009, 5:08 AM
Well, the gap has closed between Detroit and the rest of the NHL. Big Dan on Aug 7, 2009, 10:27 AM
The Hudler-fight is over.... Octopus on Aug 7, 2009, 6:25 PM

What's the Love/Hate relationship thing with Edmonton and Anaheim. Burgie on Jul 28, 2009, 1:10 PM

Probably a health-issue.... Octopus on Jul 28, 2009, 8:08 PM
Peeters totally sucks. Big Dan on Jul 28, 2009, 8:54 PM
Not sure you can blame the coach, BD.... Octopus on Jul 28, 2009, 10:54 PM
Well, what do you know? Hossa's out until December. Big Dan on Jul 29, 2009, 11:18 AM
I knew he was hurt.... Octopus on Jul 29, 2009, 9:03 PM
Speaking of caps. Burgioe on Aug 2, 2009, 10:42 AM

Worst minor-league jerseys ever?. Octopus on Jul 28, 2009, 7:17 AM

Wow!. Burgie on Jul 28, 2009, 1:11 PM
Awesome pj's.... Octopus on Jul 28, 2009, 8:05 PM

Biron signs with the ISLANDERS for only $1.4M?. Big Dan on Jul 22, 2009, 4:25 PM

As good as.... on Jul 23, 2009, 7:07 PM
It's no wonder Wang lost so much money!. Big Dan on Jul 27, 2009, 11:05 AM
actually.... on Jul 27, 2009, 7:44 PM
Good news about DP beign insured. Big Dan on Jul 28, 2009, 7:04 AM
Don't know BD. on Aug 13, 2009, 8:19 PM
I too think the Islanders are going about it the right way. Big Dan on Aug 14, 2009, 4:22 PM
looks that way.... on Aug 15, 2009, 6:06 PM
What do you think of Snow's move to trade up in the 1st round?. Big Dan on Aug 16, 2009, 7:50 AM
not as bad as you.... on Aug 17, 2009, 9:27 PM
Let's hope Snow sticks to the plan and doesn't pull a Milbury. Big Dan on Aug 21, 2009, 11:06 AM

Hudler-situation still in flux.... Octopus on Jul 16, 2009, 8:35 PM

Why did he file for arbitration if he planned on bolting?. Big Dan on Jul 17, 2009, 11:47 AM
After reading more about this.... jom on Aug 1, 2009, 11:42 AM
Its about the money, Jom. 25 on Aug 2, 2009, 7:03 AM

quietly, tavares signs. on Jul 15, 2009, 2:52 PM

I can't wait for Burke to crash and burn in the center of the universe. Big Dan on Jul 16, 2009, 11:05 AM

Chicago and the cap.... Octopus on Jul 15, 2009, 7:07 AM

Fallout already coming down.... Octopus on Jul 15, 2009, 1:53 PM
Man, I would love for Sharp to be an Oiler. Big Dan on Jul 16, 2009, 7:12 AM
Does Chicago think Kopecky is somebody else?. Octopus on Jul 16, 2009, 10:03 PM

Dale Tallon sacked, Wisniewski for $2.75M. Big Dan on Jul 14, 2009, 11:34 AM

Can you say, Rent-A-Finn?. Burgie on Jul 8, 2009, 1:51 PM

Man, what a top notch #1 and #2 lines. Big Dan on Jul 9, 2009, 11:19 AM
Ducks sign Nick Boynton. Burgie on Jul 9, 2009, 1:59 PM
He's a journeyman. Big Dan on Jul 9, 2009, 5:34 PM
Boynton.... jom on Jul 10, 2009, 9:29 AM
Next summer will be interesting for Anaheim. Big Dan on Jul 13, 2009, 11:03 AM

Does Philadelphia have it all figured out?. Big Dan on Jul 8, 2009, 11:12 AM

Use the Buyout Calculator.... Octopus on Jul 8, 2009, 1:15 PM

Hudler gone, too.... Octopus on Jul 8, 2009, 10:35 AM

He's only getting $2.0M, geez Detroit sign him. Big Dan on Jul 8, 2009, 10:59 AM
Is that 2M tax-free?. Octopus on Jul 8, 2009, 1:19 PM
Hudler left for "chance to be a leader"..... Octopus on Jul 11, 2009, 10:17 AM
Trade him to the Oilers. Big Dan on Jul 14, 2009, 6:54 AM
One problem there.... Octopus on Jul 14, 2009, 11:03 AM
Maybe Tanguay will sign for 1-year at a discount like Hossa. Big Dan on Jul 14, 2009, 11:32 AM

I don't suppose.... Burgie on Jul 7, 2009, 1:19 PM

I think Meehan is the agent for Smyth, Peca, and other hard liners. Big Dan on Jul 7, 2009, 4:07 PM
Anaheim said... jom on Jul 7, 2009, 6:31 PM
Komisarek got $4.5, a gross overpay IMO. Big Dan on Jul 8, 2009, 7:07 AM

Well, we have a little more to show for Prongs than Smid. Big Dan on Jul 6, 2009, 11:48 AM

This was meant to be a response to BigE's thread about Heatley. Big Dan on Jul 6, 2009, 3:47 PM
Marchant stays. Burgie on Jul 7, 2009, 1:07 PM
I was hoping the Oilers would sign him. Big Dan on Jul 7, 2009, 4:00 PM

Kings get Smyth!. jom on Jul 3, 2009, 10:02 PM

Good Move for Kings. Burgie on Jul 4, 2009, 6:24 AM
6..... jom on Jul 5, 2009, 7:31 PM
Hopefully.... Burgie on Jul 6, 2009, 4:58 AM
Beauchemin be gone.... Burgie on Jul 6, 2009, 2:58 PM
I guess.... jom on Jul 6, 2009, 8:56 PM
He's on the decline but the Kings are a playoff contender now. Big Dan on Jul 6, 2009, 11:50 AM

Samuelsson to Vancouver.... Octopus on Jul 3, 2009, 11:09 AM

From the book Good to Great by Jim Collins. Big Dan on Jul 7, 2009, 7:07 AM

Does Cleary have a shot at Team Canada?. Octopus on Jul 3, 2009, 7:24 AM

I don't think so. Big Dan on Jul 6, 2009, 11:07 AM
I think most of us know..... D'Artagnon on Jul 7, 2009, 7:58 AM
One thing to consider, D'.... Octopus on Jul 8, 2009, 7:50 AM

Trying to see this from Heatley and Tambo's point of view. Big Dan on Jul 2, 2009, 5:06 PM

That was good.... Octopus on Jul 3, 2009, 7:31 AM
If I saw Heatley in a crosswalk.... BigE on Jul 3, 2009, 4:03 PM

Kings nab Scuderi.... Octopus on Jul 2, 2009, 4:47 PM

In that last... jom on Jul 2, 2009, 5:10 PM

Heatley asks for a trade, then kills it after it's announced. Big Dan on Jul 1, 2009, 5:56 AM

That was pretty salty.... Octopus on Jul 1, 2009, 7:25 AM
Chicago gets Hossa.... Octopus on Jul 1, 2009, 11:24 AM
Khabibulin's a UFA. Big Dan on Jul 1, 2009, 12:38 PM
...not anymore... jom on Jul 1, 2009, 1:48 PM
Oh yeah.... Octopus on Jul 1, 2009, 3:30 PM
The Hawks will be ok. Big Dan on Jul 1, 2009, 4:03 PM
Chicago writer blogs about Chicago-Detroit moves.... Octopus on Jul 2, 2009, 7:24 AM

Some big moves today...... jom on Jun 30, 2009, 6:28 PM

Heatley feels Ottawa "put a gun to his head". Big Dan on Jul 1, 2009, 4:35 PM
Not so fast.... Octopus on Jul 1, 2009, 7:39 PM
The Oielrs are not anxious to get rid of Cogliano or Smid. Big Dan on Jul 2, 2009, 7:08 AM

No real surprises so far..... D'Artagnon on Jun 26, 2009, 5:51 PM

Everyone out here... jom on Jun 26, 2009, 7:56 PM
So Bouwmeester is going to be a Flame. Big Dan on Jun 28, 2009, 6:58 AM
That assumes.. jom on Jun 28, 2009, 8:46 AM
Cammalleri was a very popular player in Calgary. Big Dan on Jun 28, 2009, 9:35 AM
Wings happy with their draft.... Octopus on Jun 28, 2009, 11:09 AM
Everybody's happy with their draft. Big Dan on Jun 30, 2009, 4:31 PM
Load up on Swedes!. Octopus on Jul 1, 2009, 7:32 AM
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Hmmm. Burgie on Jun 26, 2009, 4:45 PM

I stand corrected on my trade comment. Big Dan on Jun 28, 2009, 6:53 AM
Kings' GM... jom on Jun 28, 2009, 12:53 PM

Question for Octo about Heatley's 4M bonus on July 1st. Big Dan on Jun 24, 2009, 5:51 AM

BTW, it sounds like he's not coming to Edmonton. Big Dan on Jun 24, 2009, 5:04 PM
I don't know.... Octopus on Jun 25, 2009, 8:02 PM
Allelulia to your Pronger comment! More news on Heatley. Big Dan on Jun 26, 2009, 6:13 AM
Gilbert O'Sullivan, you say?. Octopus on Jun 26, 2009, 7:07 AM
Reports say Heatley for Marleau & Vlasic. Big Dan on Jun 26, 2009, 11:15 AM
That actually makes sense.... Octopus on Jun 26, 2009, 11:45 AM
Carefulllllll..... Burgie on Jun 26, 2009, 1:58 PM
Burgie, Pronger just got dealt!. Big Dan on Jun 26, 2009, 4:27 PM
Love this!. Octopus on Jun 26, 2009, 8:57 PM
Re: Love this!. Octopus on Jun 26, 2009, 9:57 PM
Don't count on it... jom on Jun 26, 2009, 10:43 PM
I just watched him.... Octopus on Jun 27, 2009, 9:11 AM

Pittsburgh is screwed! Octo is right. Big Dan on Jun 22, 2009, 6:04 AM

I thought of a way. Big Dan on Jun 22, 2009, 6:45 AM
I agree.... jom on Jun 22, 2009, 7:53 PM
Kunitz. Burgie on Jun 23, 2009, 9:05 AM
Staal is an important piece.... Octopus on Jun 25, 2009, 8:09 PM

If your in Niagara on the 11th.... smike on Jun 18, 2009, 6:36 PM

I have lots of red stuff.... Octopus on Jun 19, 2009, 10:01 AM
Re: I have lots of red stuff.... on Jun 19, 2009, 12:29 PM
Haven't done that for awhile.... Octopus on Jun 19, 2009, 2:37 PM
I do not think you'd recognize Niagara now, Octo. smike on Jun 20, 2009, 2:06 PM
Good old Crystal Beach.... Octopus on Jun 20, 2009, 3:40 PM

Line of the night..... D'Artagnon on Jun 18, 2009, 6:32 PM

To true.. smike on Jun 18, 2009, 6:37 PM
Still don't get the Norris voting.... Octopus on Jun 19, 2009, 9:55 AM
Is its definition like the Hart?. Big Dan on Jun 22, 2009, 5:48 AM

Da Flower escapes jailtime. smike on Jun 18, 2009, 6:27 PM

So what? He lied.... Big Dan on Jun 22, 2009, 5:45 AM
Endangerment of a 16 year old girl. smike on Jun 23, 2009, 1:35 PM
Take out a few adjectives.... Big Dan on Jun 24, 2009, 5:06 PM
guess I'm old fashioned.. smike on Jun 24, 2009, 7:29 PM

No Conspiracy Against Red Wings. D'Artagnon on Jun 17, 2009, 10:07 AM

No kidding.... Octopus on Jun 17, 2009, 1:31 PM
My bad..... D'Artagnon on Jun 18, 2009, 5:50 AM
I had seen it.... Octopus on Jun 18, 2009, 7:22 AM
Two words.. smike on Jun 18, 2009, 11:51 AM
Another scenario.... Octopus on Jun 18, 2009, 12:31 PM

No deal for bassille. smike on Jun 15, 2009, 6:14 PM

Pens and the cap.... Octopus on Jun 15, 2009, 10:32 AM

Players will take less money to play there. Big Dan on Jun 17, 2009, 11:53 AM
Maybe.... Octopus on Jun 17, 2009, 1:16 PM
Try to build a Pittsburgh roster.... Octopus on Jun 17, 2009, 3:50 PM

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