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Ottawa's ranks were severely depleted this offseason, and they don't have very much Salary Cap available to work with . Therefore, the only viable option available to them is to sign prospects that they believe are at least ready for AHL play. I hope they resolve all of their manpower issues this year so they don't have to pursue their other Sioux prospect anytime soon.

All in favor of giving Felch a 3 game suspension raise your hand.

Please, not another thread concerning what another teams site has to say about the Sioux. Why do you really care? Besides, I would think that the site in question has more to worry about than who in Kelly Green will be bashing their poor little golden locked lassies. Specifically, they should be more concerned about how they can reclaim the State of Hockey title from Michigan.

Speaking of the Devils, now that they have hired a Sutter as their coach I hope they stop drafting Sioux players. The Sutters do not have a good track record for letting players develop in their college programs.

Fair Child is just another Gopher D-man with a history of shoulder problems. Given his stature, let's see if it holds up to a full WCHA schedule

You have merely joined the long list of people who have never shown Duncan the respect he deserves. A repeat of Hobey will be extremely challenging but I think he will enjoy proving you wrong in the scoring department.

Great video. Can anyone stop Toews in a shootout. http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?servic...ge&id=11905

What is he a D Cup now? I wondered what that stuff actually did to guys, because it certainly didn't grow hair.

The troops typically reflect the attitude and behaviour of their leadership. Need I say anything more about the sad state of WCHA officiating.

Have you been using a certain little red shovel to dig the hole you are standing in or did you win the auction for the TheTriouxper's game worn and, upon opening the sealed package, inhaled some of it's noxious fumes.

Neither Lee nor Blood were exceptional in the Senators three on three prospect tournament. In fact it was the Brian Elliot show all over again. I think he is ready to backup Emery now but may start the season in the AHL depending on whether or not the Senators can move Gerber's contract. As for Blood, I can see Smaby-like potential in his game, but the year in Juniors really is a great idea as you could tell that the speed at this level is an entirely new experience for him. As for Lee, only time will tell with respect to advancing his game at the professional level, but I will be shocked if he doesn't play at least all of this coming season in Binghampton.

Listening to the Skippies are you. The first clue is that he doesn't go to camp until next week. Relax, the Blues just reloaded with Tkachuk and Kariya so no full-court press is required.

One thing Brian Lee will get that he didn't at UND is demotions and bench warming when mistakes are made. It is a luxury that the Sioux couldn't afford to exercise and perhaps, like many other Pros, it is the type of lesson that he will respond to. I am off to watch both he and Blood in today's Senator scrimmages. I was relieved to see the Blues sign both Tkachuk and Kariya so that they won't have to pressure any of their forward prospects to sign on this summer. The local Islander's scout was gushing about how good Gregoire has turned out to be. I can't help but wonder if he shouldn't have been added to the team this season instead of Malone or Frattin. He may only be a one or two year player otherwise.

It is beyond rumor, if Garrioch says he is already signed. It will appear on the Senators' site after today's formal announcement to the media.

The moment I saw that LA had signed Preissing I knew this announcement was inevitable. Good Luck Brian, with Ottawa's lack of depth on D you will get plenty of playing time in Binghampton.

Could it have been me.

Okay but come back in a few years and compare his college career to Gregoire's and we'll see who you would rather have.

Yes he did at 21st overall but given Edmonton's current status and track record that is probably bad news for Cornell, maybe two years playing for them at best.

How interesting that he is coming to UND and the New Jersey Devils are one of the three NHL teams that have interviewed him.

Somebody has seen him play per this post: http://siouxsports.com/forums/index.php?s=...st&p=258522

The local sports media have opined that three key issues lead to the firing of Muckler as follows: 1. His #1 goaltender acquisitions and failures: Gerber and Hasek 2. The Arnason trade (which sent Bochenski to Chicago) 3. His draft selections

I still think they will sign him but we should know either way before the end of the week.

Nothing new to report on Lee but I did overhear some interesting talk at Brad Marsh's sports bar regarding Gollygoski. Apparently, the Pens are pressing him for an immediate decision. They want him to sign but if he doesn't they want to know if they will have him available as trade bait at this coming weekend's draft.

Any decision on Lee likely won't come before the end of the month. The GM, Muckler, has been fired as the owner, Melnyk, wants to keep the current coach, Murray, as his new GM. It was Murray as a GM who assembled most of the Ducks team that just won the Cup so Melnyk wants him at the draft table and making the trades and acquisitions for next season. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=211070&hubname=nhl

David Toews has been selected to attend the Team Canada U18 Camp in August. Based on his play at the Canada Games I will be shocked if he doesn't make the team. http://www.hockeycanada.ca/2/4/8/1/7/index1.shtml