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Ah. I see. Pretty much. I had the original Mako skates and loved them. Got rid of them only because one boot cracked and the other one wasn't too far off. I got a pair of Mako II skates in the same size and it didn't fit nearly as well. I couldn't find any Mako II's that I could work with size-wise so I went over the Bauer 1X's. I like them but like the Mako fit/performance better. The TRUE skates will be my replacement when the time comes. I was impressed with the build. And to see that more pros are wearing these skates brings some credence to point of giving them a shot.

My man! Job well done. Is that a Flyers Skate Zone? If it is, which one?

Totally agree! As Mako fans, this is the skate we've been looking for.

Not sure why one would be so concerned about his defensive skills when he puts up points. But who am I ha? I'd leave him at wing. CBJ has other plans.

I could be wrong but I'd think Panarin is better off playing the wing. It gives him more room to do his thing offensively.

Directly from the article: 'The deal has a $5.5 million annual average value and leaves the Blues a little over $2 million below the salary cap.' There wasn't much room to work with for Blues' mgmt.

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/morning-skate/blues-sign-parayko-to-five-year-million-deal/article_e8ac9acd-c673-50c3-8919-5cf92dc2ed38.html Title says it all. STL has Colton under contract till 2022. I like the signing as Parayko is a stud who should only get better.

Interesting. I know that as once as the my speed plates start to rattle when I shake my boot, it is time for me to re-bake. For me, they are a little high maintenance for me ha. I'm only using them because they came with my 1Xs. Whenever they are due to be replaced, I'll go back to SuperFeet.

I'm in no need of new skates, but I like what I'm seeing out of TrueVH. When I'm due for a new pair, I hope to be able to try out this new process.

That would make sense then. Oh well. One should expect him to be playing in the NHL in 2018-19.

No doubt. The reality though: a return > no return. I still don't see why NJ didn't do anything (assuming that it is too late to do anything this off-season).

I feel that NJ should move him for something than lose him next year, getting nothing. Ilya can still play in the NHL. Maybe not at the same clip we witnessed during his time in ATL/NJ, but he is still a legitimate scoring threat.

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up their 20-year-old franchise player, as the team announced Wednesday that its has signed captain Connor McDavid to an eight-year, $100 million contract extension. TSN Hockey The signing we were all keeping an eye on. I don't blame Connor for looking to get paid. I know most people will say it is selfish for him to do so. I say that you've put in the work to put yourself in this position to capitalize on the leverage you hold. It's up to EDM's management/ownership to figure out how divvy out the rest of the money under the cap (which we expect to go up as time goes on). Next up: Leon Draisaitl.

Pretty much I view these new boots.

The Dallas Stars continued to load up this offseason by signing one of the top free agent forwards available, Alexander Radulov, to a five-year contract worth $6.25 million per season. The $31.25 million price tag is the largest contract signed in free agency this summer. NBC Sports - NHL I heard on the NHL's radio station that MTL offered Rads a similar contract. The issue was that with greater tax liability in Montreal, $6.25M AAV in Dallas would be approx. $8.25M in MTL to get the same after-tax cost. It will be interesting to see how Hitch and Rads work with each other.

Didn't know that. I was in the minority when it came to how JVR was viewed here in Philly. He isn't a horrible player by no means but he should be a 'cornerstone' player. Or at least, that's how I've always viewed ha. Could be short-sighted on my end.

Legit point. And it looks the 3rd year of Patty's deal COULD be an issue when it comes time to pay the young boys. By that time, the cap ceiling could be higher and other players could be moved.

Wow. When I first saw this, I had the same response you two had haha. I don't get it. Especially at the AAV. Well, I'd have to imagine JVR is on the move.

Haha I like that. I hear ya. We shall see. It's going to take much more from the Flyers before I buy in 100%.

The Sabres have traded forwards Marcus Foligno and Tyler Ennis to the Minnesota Wild for Marco Scandella and Jason Pominville. The Wild also get the Sabres' third-round pick in next year's draft (2018), while the Sabres get Minnesota's fourth-round selection (2018). This will be interesting to see if we see more trades like this in the next couple of days...

Hmm. Interesting. Maybe Vegas knew that OTT wouldn't bother giving any comp. for protection.

Yea, the username is meant to be of the 'tongue and cheek' mantra given that the Flyers haven't won't since 1975 haha. Sad reality. I was born in Philly and live in the corner of Montgomery Co. that is boarded by Berks and Bucks counties. That is good to hear about the footbeds. I re-heated mine for the first time last night in my toaster oven at 150 F. After about 2 mins, they were ready to go back in my boots. Simple process. I just have to remember to do it before the mold is completely gone. I had pickup hockey this past Saturday morning and to take out the footbeds because they hurt that bad haha. Lesson learned.

How long did you have them? How many times on the ice? I just re-baked mine. I'm huge fan of SF but my speed plates came with my 1X's. I like them. We will see how long they last.

Agreed. There is no rush for Vegas to be good NOW. Build through the draft and free agents will come in due time.

Poor is a bit of stretch (and by no means am I a Kool-Aid drinker). While I also disagreed with the Morgan Frost pick, no way we can know if it is indeed 'horrific.' What do know that Schenn's cap hit is bigger than Lehtera ($5.125M vs. $4.7M). Lehtera's contract ends one year sooner than Schenn's (2018-19 vs. 2019-20). While Schenn was 3rd on the Flyers in pts, 55, and 2nd in goals, 25, 50.9% of his points came on the PP (17 G, 11 A). Last time I checked, no team spent half the season on the PP. He was a PP specialist who didn't put up a ton a goals. Add on top of that, he's listed as a 'C' who mainly played 'LW.' What does that mean? He was somewhat of a defensive liability. The Flyers can get up to 2 additional picks. Per Elliotte Friedman: Conditions on second pick from STL to PHI: top 10 protected, STL has option to push to 2019. If they do so, PHI also gets a third in 2020. That 'second pick' is right now slated as a 2018 1st rounder. The Umberger-Hartnell trade was similar in the fact that the cap hits were almost identical but Umberger's contract ended sooner. Flipula's trade allowed the Flyers to move Streit and (hopefully) provide more room for one of the younger blue liners to come up from juniors/LVP. I feel you in regards to your frustration. I'd say we, us Flyers fans, need to let it play out.