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2009 NHL Entry Draft Round One Open Thread

NHL Draft Stage

The first night of the draft has arrived, and I am up in Montreal at the Bell Centre sitting on press row with the other SBNation hockey managers. You will note in the left hand column there is a new section entitled "Live from the NHL Draft", I will be posting any stories and interviews in there, and I'll let you know in the open thread when something new is posted. Grab a beer, sit back and relax, and enjoy the draft!

 

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sitting here with Travis from Broad Street Hockey, Dave from Die by the Blade, and Frank froms Pensburgh. Things are pretty quiet, fans starting to roll in making noise

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Just read Zipays live chat from today, who posted a question as “Blueshirt Banter”?

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Predictions Jim?

Here are my own..

1) Jay Bouwmeester’s rights get traded from FLA to PHI for Danny Briere

2) Dany Heatley is traded to NYR for Nikolai Zherdev, Michal Rozsival, 19th overall pick.

3) Rangers do not draft in first round

4) Rangers draft 2 to 3 forwards.

5) Rangers draft a goalie

6) Islanders draft Matt Duchene (GM Garth Snow just might do it!) and is delivered with a greeting of boo’s from the Isles faithful. Team later moves to KC.

7) Lightning draft Victor Hedman.

8) Brian Burke offers his first born child for John Tavares but COL drafts him much to his chagrin.

9) Leafs Trade Kaberle and 7th overall pick for Phil Kessel.

10) Rangers acquire Ryane Clowe for Brandon Dubinsky – more likely, Leafs acquire Clowe. So two predictions in one.

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Here’s the thing, if the Rangers are making a deal, its either done, or its going to happen quickly

The Ranger brass is not here yet, theirs is the only empty table on the floor right now, that could mean something

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions  

according to dregger

sens want a 2nd tier roster player (nikky zherdev) a draft pick/prospect

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Glen still isn’t here. Just so you guys know, the way they have this set up, we’re not getting near any of the execs, LOL

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t wait to be dissapointed

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t help but marvel at how little those working in the nhl rumor world seem to know what they’re talking about.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Just spoke to Phillippe Paradis outside, big center, nice kid, expects to go late 2nd early 1st. said Panthers, Canes and Leafs all scouted him yesterday

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I put a few things up on the “Live from the NHL Draft” section

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions  

the teams are naming off who will be making their selections, the place just went Habs crazy, Bruins booed loudly

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Gordie Clark making selections for the Rangers

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone listen to eklund’s hockeybuzzcast? They’re talking about the flyers moving Giroux and Sbisa for Pronger. I’d welcome that

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

we keep hearing about the Pronger deal here, nothing definite

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Leafs booed loudly, funny stuff

This place is loud, must be nuts for a game

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

dregger just said the heatley trades are dead

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

nooooooooooo

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hellooooooo Clevelaannnndddd

Just checking in now. I have no predictions because my predictions never come true.
Cmonnnn Carter Ashton.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Adam Graves at the Rangers draft table

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

So apparently Pronger to the flyers is close to a done deal?

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Travis at Broad Street Hockey says no confirmation on Pronger to the Flyers

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Hows the atmosphere in there Jim? Sounds upbeat and fun.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rob its LOUD here, wow, I must make it up for a game, this place isn’t even half full I don’t think

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Jim Schoenfeld at the Rangers table, I do not see the Boss

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Or they told him the draft was in Phoenix, and he actually went.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

He would like that, its close to the Palm Springs Compound, LOL

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rumors all over the place here that the Isles aren’t taking JT, there are alot of Isles fans here that are going to have canaries

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

try to find more rumors Jim!… shake some hands and kiss some babies and get some NYR rumors!

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Commish

I hope to see a commish before I’m 50 that doesn’t get booed every time he speaks in public on TV.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Christ, give Bettman a night off from booing huh

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

The most celebrated franchise in sports?

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

As a yankee fan I’m appalled.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

i liked bettman’s smile before thanking the crowd for the welcome while everyone booed him

by scunge on Jun 26, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Does David Stern get booed? I’m sure Roger Goodell doesn’t.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Islander fans crapping their pants right now

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

its the islanders they might say Kane

by scunge on Jun 26, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Why don’t we host this thing in the 28 other NHL cities where French isn’t the first language?

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh wow they took Garth Snow! jk enough with the french.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

snow looks like hes going to shit himself

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

well the atlantic just got tougher

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn it, I was about to make an Alexander Daigle joke.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

What number is he gonna wear? I have hid made and sitting in my NHL 09 free agency pool for 6 months

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

the Islanders bloggers (non SBNation) just went nuts cheering in the media area, big no no

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Tavares Obama? Get on stage kid

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

hey jim

please tell me the next round of rangers trade rumors turn out better than the ones you heard about the islanders’ pick

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Tavares to the Islanders E5

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL, hey, all of us here heard them, I don’t write the news buddy, LOL

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

this kind of sucks for Rangers fans

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Rangers-Islanders

If the Islanders become the next Penguins, the rivalry will be huge. Not to mention I will hate the Islanders so much more than I hate them at the moment.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

if the islanders become the Penguins, i’ll watch the ahl

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

 http://twitpic.com/8i826

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

confirmed Pronger to the Flyers for Lupul, Sbisa, and 2 first round picks, wow

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, the flyers just got robbed

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Travis is sitting next to me from Broad Street Hockey, he is NOT HAPPY

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I wouldn’t be either. Its an OK trade, but they are definitely swinging for the fences and if they miss it will look horrible.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Atlantic is ridiculously strong right now.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

My friend’s a huge flyers fan and he was just happy they kept giroux and got rid of Lupul and his 4 million cap hit.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Statsny – Duchene … very scary… very injury prone.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Gary Bettman is standing on stage telling the staff off stage that they need to speed it up, LOL

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Announcing the Pronger trade now

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap, 2 first rounders and a 3rd rounder

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I got three guys sitting behind me in the stands chanting Lets Go Rangers

Dave from Die by the Blade brought up a great point: Lupul has been traded for Pronger twice in his career

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Duchene to the Avs, he is the best player overall, IMO

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude from Col. speaks terrible french

by scunge on Jun 26, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

we were just joking how the Avs are still trying to kiss Quebec’s ass, LOL

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...

It is a Friday night and I’m a 20 year old college student. I’m goin to catch the draft with the boys and some blue lights, but I am leaving here. Have a good night everyone and hopefully the Rangers do well with whatever they do.

by Rob L on Jun 26, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

ha if only my friends were hockey fans…

by scunge on Jun 26, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pierre Mcguire never met a Canadian who wasn’t a great guy.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

VS announcers

All talk out of the side of their mouths.

Is it September yet?

by mrs.jrs1940 on Jun 26, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

they are terrible

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kane to the Thrash

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Would you rather be a Thrasher or a Coyote? I’d say Coyote, Arizona’s the nicer place to live and there’s a chance they get moved to a place with fans at some point

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Evander Kane has like 6 beautiful women in his entourage

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I am pretty sure some of those are his sisters…

by scunge on Jun 26, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Vs guys love Kane

by scunge on Jun 26, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

he is named after Holyfield, who ironically is from Atlanta

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

just posted a pic of Victor Hedman in the Live at the Draft section

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

at Brian Burke looking like he just CAN’T pass that dump.

by FreeBradshaw on Jun 26, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Islanders and Columbus swapping picks

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Would I be wrong to think

that Gary Bettman is probably a douche in person?

by FreeBradshaw on Jun 26, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Not good, I have a feeling they may have their eyes on some of the same players the Rangers want

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

there we go

Phoenix goes quick.

THere’s no need to translate for the Frenchies.

by FreeBradshaw on Jun 26, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Boy they hate the leafs here, its so funny

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Canadiens fans are chanting “67” at the Leafs fans, they just showed Brian Burke on the screen here, he got booed and started laughing

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

guys I am going to run down to the interview area with Julian from PPP, be back soon

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Burke just sent murray away

by scunge on Jun 26, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Did anyone mention how Bettman said “Jeffrey Lupul”…how can you not know how to pronounce a 25 25 guy’s name in the league you run?

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

There goes Glenne

by scunge on Jun 26, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

so no heatley deal tonight

staying put i guess

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

idk, i dont think so, i think he gets moved, they’ll want a 1 round
 pick for him

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

by staying put

i mean the rangers at 19, not heatley

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

ryan ellis needs some proactive, asap

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I got another pic of Hedman, its crazy downstairs, I was just able to get Travis at Broad Street Hockey the Paul Holmgren press conference on the trade

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

http://twitpic.com/8iqm5

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

jeeeeeez

hedman is a monster

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

you have no idea, I just stood next to him

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

So if the Flyers don’t win the cup, and Pronger walks next year, where does that rank in worst trades ever?

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

trade coming?

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

jim

is sather conscious?

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

at the Islanders.

Was he really gonna go between 12 and 16?

by FreeBradshaw on Jun 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

ranked 23rd overall

kassian still in play….for now

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought that was hilarious that Garth made that pick after the TSN guys had been all over his nuts for the previous 30 seconds, way to trade up to get a player you could have traded 3 spots down and still acquired.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

i would love to be an islander fan....

….if i was a manic depressive suicidal hockey fan

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys, I just had an awesome conversation with Jim Schoenfeld

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

any insight?

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I just put it on the main page, go take a look, a few little nuggets, it was more me getting our name in their heads.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Didn’t pursue Heatley that much? GOD DAMN IT

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Why haven’t the panthers traded Jay Bo’s rights yet?

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

in fairness

if murray was asking for what’s being reported (three ‘quality’ players) that might’ve been all they needed to hear

heatley not worth zherdev, dubi and cally

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

hmmmmm

murray thinking over a ranger offer? reported by drehger

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh boy

Versus just showed Murray and Sather having a nice chat.

by Stewapet on Jun 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

TSN too, I wonder if Schoeny was toying with me. Although I guess it is possible that maybe the conversations weren’t that heavy, and now are heating up. Of course I don’t expect him to tip his hand to me either

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

im here finally!

you talked to schoney? you rock!

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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah its great stuff, there is so much going on here

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

awesome!

so whats going down what did i miss?

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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

haven't missed much

sather and murray having drinking contest

islanders follow up tavares pick by trading up to grab a player ranked 23rd

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Isles traded up to 16, Pronger to the Flyers

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

this is the loudest arena I have ever been in aside from MSG, it is incredible

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

what an atmosphere

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

saw pronger to flyers

the flyers gave up too much in my honest opinion. The islanders continue to be retarted lol i feel bad for Tavares … have you talked to anyone else

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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Lecavlier isn’t dealt before the start of this season I’m calling for Eklund’s head.

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

you should be there for a leafs-habs game

sat in the press box a few years ago with friend

absolutely insane

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

From Darren Dreger:

Sather and Bryan Murray talked for several minutes. Murray returned to Sens table..looked sour, but left with owner E.Melnyk.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

ohhhh

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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

makes me nervous, i saw sather, sitting there with his chomped up cigar. somethings in the works, hopefully we dont get hosed

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are on the clock boys and girls

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Well...

That pick made the crowd happy.

by Stewapet on Jun 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

carter ashton?

or jacob josefson?

i say ashton

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Well Carter Ashton would make me a prophet, LOL

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

as soon as the pick is made, I am going to head downstairs, have to put some questions together quick when the pick is made

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

schroeder is 5'8

absolutely not

This from a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

dont have to be big to have skill,

i personally hope the Rangers take Josefson

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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 26, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

i normally am not against small forwards, but the Rangers need size

by John Merrigan on Jun 26, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

nigel dawes?

enough with the smallish players

ashton or josefson

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Bettman just got handed a memo……

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Ranger front office coming to the stage

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

here we go

memo probably a memorial of cherepanov

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

errrrrr

could be worse, i guess

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Kreider

"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev

by KingHenrik on Jun 26, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

my wife thinks it's funny his last name is similar to mine

and they’re reporting a deal, details coming soon

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

As per the NHL

NHL Central Scouting’s Gary Eggleston
“Chris is an excellent skater with explosive speed and acceleration. His short-distance speed is exceptional. He sees the play ahead of time and knows what he’s going to do with the puck as soon as he gets it. He is an excellent passer and playmaker. His foot speed, combined with his anticipation and quick stick, gives him the ability to create turnovers and gain puck possession. He is a constant threat to develop breakaways on the penalty-killing unit. He has both an excellent wrist and slap shot, which he disguises well and releases quickly. He can score goals in a number of ways.”

by Stewapet on Jun 26, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

6’2
201
Still a Junior in high school. Going to BC in fall of 2010.

by Stewapet on Jun 26, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd prefer a winger

But good size and speed is necessary up front, no matter what slot

by stonecoldcory on Jun 26, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Best skater in the draft.

We will have to wait but as of right now hes an awesome pick

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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 26, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

josefson to nj

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by joereiter on Jun 26, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Luongo's a tool

Center’s galore the last few picsk

by stonecoldcory on Jun 26, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Jim

any luck with an interview

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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 26, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

hi guys

got an interview and his press conference, trying to figure out the best way to get it to you guys

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m going to put up the press conference and my interview with him

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

dammit, my interview didn’t come out, because they set up a huge speaker next to me, and it wiped it out

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 26, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Really glad I sat on my couch for 5 hours over going out…

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-Nikolai Zherdev

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