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[nyr3188]

I figured it was time to start this thread considering how today went.

Flyers acquired forward Jakub Voracek, a first-round draft pick (8th) and a third-round draft pick (68th) in 2011 from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Jeff Carter.

Flyers acquired forwards Wayne Simmonds and Brayden Schenn, and a second-round draft pick in 2012 from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Mike Richards.

Flyers sign goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov to 9 year, $51 million deal.

I think the Sabres and Flames also had a trade but holy shit!

[Bluenoser]

Two huge moves by Philadelphia yesterday... I understand the Carter move, as it relates to getting a legit #1 in the net -- but was taken aback by Richards going 20 minutes later!!

I guess there was bad blood between him and the coach. Toronto was in the running to get him (deal would've involved Kulimen and Kadri) .. we need a top-line centre, so I would've accepted losing those guys.

[nyr3188]

Leafs flipped their conditional pick from the Bruins in the Kaberle trade (2012 second round) for John Michael Liles.

[nyr3188]

Round 1 of the Draft starts in under an hour.

[Bluenoser]

We needed a power-play point man to replace Kaberle.. giving up a pick we didn't even think we'd get seems like a fair deal?

I'm going to have to bully my niece and say no to treehouse tv come draft time.

[Bluenoser]

Free Agent Frenzy ... also, I'm kinda/sorta hoping both the NBA and the NFL stay locked out this season -- would be a great opportunity for sports viewers to check out more hockey!!

[Dean]

What's Hockey?

[Bluenoser]

That pro sport that routinely makes more money in America than basketball. Imagine if we could pull just a tad of the differential audience (NBA has approx. 3 times as much support, based on 09/10 #'s) .. goldmine!

Jagr is back (but in the other Pennsylvania sports mecca) .. will Owen Nolan return as well???

[Dean]

I've honestly been sitting here for 5 minutes trying to determine why I don't watch NHL and I can't come up with a single tangible reason. Of course, I don't watch MLB either, so maybe I'm not the best example of the target demographic. The only reason I got into watching the NBA is that I started playing when I moved to the US and got a real appreciation for how damn hard it is. Although, that doesn't explain why I watch the NFL cuz outside of some mud-games I've never thrown or caught a football. And it also doesn't explain why I don't watch college hoops - although that has more to do with a school affiliation, which I obviously have none (in the US). I can't skate for shit, so I certainly appreciate how hard that is. If I have to be honest with myself, I might not watch the NBA if I didn't have a local team to root for. But, I obviously have my NHL choices. I really don't know, but I do know that I'd rather knit a pair of socks than watch an NHL game. Sorry. Not trying to hijack the thread or bring any negativity, but I really did try to address your thought that NHL might be able to capture some of the NBA viewership.

[Bluenoser]

I'd say its mostly about being in LA .. the Lakers are a proven success out there, while in every other sport there is no west coast super-power (the Kings have never won)

Just like the Yankees in NY.

[Wulf]

Realingment: instead of two conferences with three divisions, next year we get four conferences. Here's what it looks like.

[Matt]

[Bluenoser]

So, those who stayed "East" really lucked the fuck out?

Also, how 'bout that Phaneuf hit against NYR, eh!! Epic.

[Dean]

[nyr3188]

Madison Square Garden is $9.50 for a 24 ounce domestic beer. $10 for imported.

[nyr3188]

Dean keeps saying that no one posts in the Sports forum. And that is mostly true.

Rangers in first place, bitches!

[bringthedoo]

Does Dean even know what hockey is?

Bruins looked way to good for two months and at the time I said I was worried about them peaking too quick. Looks like I was right. Waaah.

[Dean]

Dean keeps saying that no one posts in the Sports forum. And that is mostly true.

To clarify... Nobody posts here that I want to ban.

Does Dean even know what hockey is?

Of course. Go Dodgers!

[Wulf]

[Bluenoser]

What a mess.. I want to cheer for Ottawa given there be only two Canadian franchises in the allotment but with them sliding to 8th I just don't see it. And with Colin White playing a supporting role in SJ this year, I'm almost tempted to cheer for them... but fuck, its San Jose. I just can't think of any redeeming qualities for that sentiment!!

So first round picks: Vancouver, St. Louis, Phoenix, Nashville, Rangers, Capitals, Panthers and Flyers.