Highlights for 2013/14

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Big Names Story of Deadline Day

A day full of Block-Buster big names being thrown around like a baseball on Opening Day, sometimes carelessly without being in mid season form.  Leading into the Deadline we already say names like Crosby, Stamkos, Perry, St Louis, Keith, Bergeron, and Chara just to name a few.  During the bid day we saw Thornton, Toews, Kopitar, Malkin, Steen (twice), Marchand, Stephan, Gaborik, Oshie, Iginla, Keith, Perry and Callahan, hardly them all but just a selected few huge names moving in a 42 Transaction day.  GM Shawn was a great host for the leagues all time 72nd meeting, receiving the huge appreciation of the NHLP die-hards who come from far and wide on the day. 

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Duchene Gone Four 4 Weeks

Hardly the first casualty of since the meeting, but breaking news is worst case scenario for GM's Marcel and Scott. Marcel lost Duchene on his first place Habs.  "GM Scott offered me Vanek once we knew he was hurt, saying it would be an even deal if by seasons end if Duchene just rests to the playoffs." said Marcel.  Well if either of them only knew he'd not be back for round one, they would have been more aggressive.  The injury for the Flyer has just been another blow in a seemingly endless series of events to conclude the season.  "What started out with promise is has turned into a full blown nightmare" said GM Scott who gave the teams Waiver next year in building this team.  Scott said once Kane and Letang got hurt that his mindset turned to expecting "Nothing at all" from this team.  "We can still easily get in with what we have and if the fat fuck sings, we just can chalk it up to one of those seasons" said Scott, "But as we have spleen before, just when you think it is over comes a motorcycle out of nowhere."

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Boston Heads North for St. Louis in 2-2

GM Ryan seemed a little worn down.  "I have sent offers and haven't received responses and the Deadline is coming" said the Bruins GM, "We both agreed we didn't want to keep waiting to get it done."  The deal for St Louis to Boston for Keith was on the table for several weeks but GM Ryan hung strong in wanting Hartnell as the other part of the two for two, while GM Scott wanted that second part to be Bozak.  "GM Ryan knew I was under the gun, not wanting to leave this deal any longer, so the compromise was what we thought a strong draft pick and that got the deal done" said San Fran GM Scott.  "Sometimes when you leave a deal to the Deadline things get so busy, and the standings so close that often what you hoped to get disappears for some reason, as simple as the Minors dry up" Scott said, "And I think this was the best we could realistically do with many other GM's wanting to wait longer before they trade."  Boston ended up with 19 points, moving into 4th spot in the South Division, while adding both St Louis and Hartnell.  Going to the West Coast's Titan were Keith and Doughty and a second round pick, some 12 spots.  "They got the points and some scoring in this case and we got the distance player we wanted to accompany Iginla and Steen in the playoffs" said Scott, "The way a deal between a first and last place team should work." 

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Inter-Divisional Blockbuster

One has to wonder who will be the next big name to be traded after Hossa follows Crosby, both traded by two-time NHLP Champion GM Tyson.  "I had a lot of great offers, but I had to pull the trigger on this one" said the GM who seemingly, for the second Blockbuster in a row, moved a star player and made out quite well.  Hamilton (Tyson) traded Hossa, Shaw and Hjalmarsson to the NY Islanders (Ryan) in exchange for O'Reilly, Marchand and Wingels.  "We are very happy to pick up 23 points and star players in return" added the Hitmen GM.  The only team to not move position in the East Division was 3rd place Halifax (Shawn).  Hamilton moves into 2nd place, Montreal (Marcel) up to first while the Islanders (Ryan) drop GM Charlie out of the playoffs everywhere.  Charlie's NY Rangers are now 6 points back of 4th. 

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Next?

Now that the movement has started, there is no shortage of big names actually being floated around at this time.  It is true some bigger names then the standings appear to show are actually being shopped, from the top of the NHLP Standings to the bottom.  "We know GM Charlie is shopping Bergeron and Chara" said Muddy Capone, "It is just if a deal can get done leaving him points and 6 playoff players."  There is a lot of talk for big names.  Is GM Chad now shopping Getzlaf or Parise, GM Scott Kane or Vanek, maybe twice?  Is GM Matt shopping MacKinnon or Parise?  We know GM Ryan has been in talks about Keith and Couture, and GM Scott is trying desperately to trade St Louis and now apparently Gaborik.  There is even talk GM Andrew could trade Lucic or Pacioretty and at this point, that is more than actual talk as rumors or proposed deals on the table have surfaced.  With all these huge names, some must be traded, while others will be used to improve a team, or get them a playoff spot, there is little doubt the next 9 days should be very interesting.

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Crosby No Longer Blue

The St Louis Blues (Tyson) have traded Crosby in a four for four player deal with Buffalo (Joel).  "Last season I waited to long to try and move him and it cost me" stated GM Tyson who said the deal happened pretty fast and he didn't want to wait until the Deadline to try and move a player like Crosby this season.  The Blues sent Crosby, Hanzal, Handzus and Martin and gained 29 points for Perry, Filppula, Soderberg and Toffoli.  "I was pleased with that and don't think I would have done it had Perry not been in the deal" stated Tyson.  The Blues GM said now GM Joel does certainly have the best 1-2 punch in the league, with Crosby and Stamkos, but he is glad it is over.  "I'm glad it's done now and I can stop thinking about it" he said with a slight chuckle, "I think we are balanced now moving forward."  St Louis now moves into 4th, a single point up on Green Bay (Ryan) who now go from buyers to sellers.  "I wanted to hold Crosby" said Tyson, "But the teams in front didn't want to join the party."
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Granlund Style

Carolina (Joel) added three valuable points in a deal with Indianapolis (Matt).  Carolina traded Bouwmeester and added Granlund.

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Crosby Joins Stamkos in Buffalo

How a GM can acquire those two players on one team is fairly mind-boggling.  "It was one of those deals your not sure you should make or not" said GM Joel in a press release, "But whenever you can acquire the best player in the league, I think you have to do it."  The Buffalo Sabres (Joel) made a very bold move, adding Crosby to a team that already had Stamkos, giving the Sabres a first round team no other NHLP team will like to play.  This is the Sabres second 30 point deal of the season, something that can only be credited to this up and coming GM.  "This is GM Joel's seventh season as a GM, and you can just feel he is becoming an elite GM" said NHLP analyst Muddy Capone who has witnessed every NHLP GM grow since the leagues inception 23 years ago, "He certainly isn't scared to make a big move."  Buffalo will continue to get scarier the longer Pittsburgh and Tampa go in the NHL playoffs, but even, either one, in the second round could be 10 points.  Buffalo gave a lot of points and good players in this deal, something Capone saw as the reason no team would get Crsoby.  "Joel gave Perry, Filppula, Soderberg, Toffoli and 29 points" Capone noted, "That is a winning team right there."  The Sabres now sit in 4th, just three points ahead of Miami (Charlie) and 14 up on last place Boston (Ryan) who is looking to make a move.
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Fowler Moods

GM's Jr (Calgary) and Shawn (Halifax) both got bad injury news when Fowler will be gone from 3 to 5 weeks, the tail end causing him to miss the first round.  Both GM's are in playoff spots and this news is better now then after the NHLP Trading Deadline when no transactions of any kind may occur.  Another GM feeling fowl today on the bad news was Philadelphia GM Scott, who heard that Kane may be gone the rest of the regular season.  The Flyer are in a battle just to make the playoffs and a simple looking play could now cost them a playoff spot.

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The Difference a Day Makes

GM Scott was talking to another GM early in the day and by the end of games that night, "The deal didn't make as much sense nine points later" stated Scott.  That is how things turn.  For the Oil going from 30 points out at the start of the games to 21, or 19 as Scott views it, what appeared a good deal hours earlier was not even a thought anymore.  For GM Ryan, one minute Neal is long-term with a concussion and you are thinking what to do about it, the next minute he is healthy in the lineup.  "I sure wish I could buy a Waiver" stated GM Marcel about his injury riddled Panthers, "But now maybe Backstrom and Alfredsson are playoff guys anyhow."  It is the difference a day makes in the NHLP, what isn't looking good today, looks pretty damn sweet tonight.  So will be the case when the NHLP's giants start moving their points around.  Teams sitting comfortably in 3rd are now desperate buyers when the 5th place team moves up, yet had they acted first, the 5th place team changes totally who they are shopping and for how many points.  "Timing is everything" said Muddy Capone, "And this time tomorrow what you are thinking today might no longer be a viable option."  In some cases, as with Edmonton today, it isn't always a bad thing.
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Sabering The Moment

GM Joel has 28 points to work with in Buffalo.  How sweet is that?  He also has 7 playoff players including Perry and Stamkos.  "This is on top of the 30 we gave to get Stamkos" said Joel about his fortune, "Just another big trade away."  We all know what 'Away" from means and GM Joel must be credited from somehow pulling off this remarkable season to date.  With a ton of injuries elsewhere, the GM just put all the pieces together in Buffalo to be "Just another big trade away" from potentially the best run he has had as a GM.  "I went to the NHLP Championship in my first two seasons" stated Joel, "But this team has something I never had before, the expectation of winning it all or nothing matters."  A better 1-2 in the league will be hard to find then Perry-Stamkos and with 28 points to work with, the 1-2-3 and maybe 4 won't be to shabby either.  The Sabres are the real deal and if the right deal is made, who is to say just how real this all might turn out for a very deserving GM, chasing his deserving first NHLP Championship.

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NHL Standings 'Stand-Still'

Muddy Capone said the NHLP could be looking at 40+ Transactions on the 29th, the NHLP Trading Deadline.  "There is more talk by the day, but no movement when most every team must make moves" said Capone who feels not more then a couple NHLP teams are actually set.  Word is many GMs are saying they would like to make moves before the Deadline, leaving only 9 more days if that is the case, but the dominos just have not begun to fall.  With GMs not knowing what NHL teams are actually playoff teams, the teams with points don't want to make moves for useless players and the teams who need points don't want to be selling anyone a little too cheap, just yet anyhow.  Each NHL game is so big every single night, but we are down to about 5 to 6 games per team before decisions finally will have to be made regardless of NHL or NHLP team standings.  "Don't be late to the meeting, the minors must open sharp that morning" laughed Capone, "All the good guys will be gone in the first 10 transactions to the Minors."  Then what?
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21 for 21

The ONLY NHLP GM who has 21 playoff players entering tonight's games is GM Tyson.  You'd think he would be quite happy about that fact, but not so fast.  "Crosby has been a curse for me" said GM Tyson, who knows that even having the leagues top scoring player on one of the best NHL teams, isn't always a great thing.  St Louis is 26 points out and sit with 7 playoff players, one being Sid the Kid, and yet options are so limited as to what the Blues can do.  "Many teams find it hard to find two tradable players that equal Crosby's 91 points" said Muddy Capone, "It boggles the mind the best player in the world can be a curse but this is really a tough spot to be in for GM Tyson"  Tyson's Hamilton Hitmen, another full team of 7 playoff players are also in last place while Cleveland have 7 playoff players and 20 points to work with.  "Most guys with 21 playoff players wouldn't have much to do at the Deadline" Tyson admitted and he expects to be busy trying to move Crosby and others to get all three teams in the playoffs and win his third Championship in five seasons as a GM.

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Portland Hurting

GM Vinnie received more bad news for his first place Portland Winter Hawks who were poised to have potentially one of Vinnie's best runs ever.  Already with Parenteau a question mark for the first round, Tarasenko is now out 6 weeks, making it very likely he will miss the first round of the NHL playoffs.  "You can't replace these kinds of players this time of year" stated Muddy Capone.  Vinnie will have to make really tough decisions, even though comfortably up almost 40 points in the West Division.  With top scorer Sequin still not a solidified playoff player and other injuries to Kunitz and Erat, the Winter Hawks should be a very interesting team to follow in the next two weeks.

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GM Ryan - "I'm Not Surprised"

The New York Islanders (Ryan) could in fact be the best NHLP team said Muddy Capone, "And if they are not, they aren't too far off."  That is high praise for GM Ryan who put the team together.  Now right when things were looking so good, the Islanders received very bad news with a concussion to Neal.  "I'm not surprised" said GM Ryan, "We finally get something great, but the Hockey Gods always find a way to make things difficult."  Concussions are anything but predictable, some guys return in a week while others never do return.  The Islanders, like any team, have to make tough choices for it is unlikely you can ever walk through round one without your star player, but it is more unlikely to find an equivalent replacement, asking another team to take the chance on Neal, even if the points they receive for it helps them get into the playoffs. 

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Last CTR To Come - After "Useless Points Moved"

Everyone wants to see how they stack up and the NHLP Yearbook have stated that one final CTR will come after the Trading Deadline.  "After the Deadline teams are set, no potential (points) matters anymore and we get a truer indication of who has the power in the league" stated Muddy Capone. So Legendary GM Raymond was actually correct when he once stated "Points are Useless, Unless in Use."  Over twenty NHLP seasons after the statement it is still one NHLP rule great GM's live by.  "It is one of the leagues historical ironies" laughed Capone, "That great GM's now know, or have come to learn, to get every ounce out of their points and points above 5th at the end of the season, likely could have been put to better use."  The irony says Capone, "GM Raymond, more so than any GM in league history, loved being in first place above everything else."

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30+ Transactions to Come

Muddy Capone said it isn't a surprise at all teams are waiting to make deals.  "You have teams you want to do something and get better and other teams that can't do anything at all, so will burn those teams" stated Capone, "Then you have teams that will do something later and teams that can't do anything until later" referring to the NHLP Minors being open up.  Capone went on to say that the very tight NHL standings plays a direct part in deals, always does and always has.  The NHLP Yearbook predicts at least 30 more Transactions "On the low end".  Last season two weeks before the Deadline there were 4 Transactions and the week before the Deadline 7 more with 6 of those within 48 hours of the Deadline.  During the Deadline there were 40 Transactions, 26 to the Minors and 14 Trades, mostly occurring in the second half of the meeting after teams have went to the Minors.  Is there an advantage to Waiting?  "If you have done everything perfectly you head into the meeting with nothing left to do to the Minors and only have to talk to GM's about Trades" said Capone, "But this league doesn't function anywhere near the perfect world."   

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"Think Like a Winner and You'll Be One" - GM Norm

In the 1995 NHLP Yearbook, after winning his back to back Championships GM Norm told of his 8 step approach to winning.  This NHLP Article highlights those 8 steps with excepts from that article 20 years later.

"Don't let negative GM's discourage you" - I have learned to spot a negative GM and I avoid them.  Think like a winner.

"Smile when things go sour" - It'll make you feel good about yourself even when forced to put on a happy face.  It pisses off your opponents when they are looking for your agony and they see your smirks.  It drives them crazy.

"Learn to laugh at yourself and your problems" - A GM can make big troubles look small.  Don't laugh at another GM's misfortunes.

"Don't feel sorry for yourself" - There is a solution a GM can find for every problem so spend your time looking for it instead of wallowing in self pity.  I know several GM's will screw up once and their season is over.  You have to smile and laugh, loosen up and find a solution.  Once you see there is no hope, this is time to reset and think again.

"When things look bad or go wrong, don't sulk or take it out on others" - Every time GM's screw up it is someone else's fault.  Too many GM's always want to lay the blame elsewhere, always blaming others for their own incompetence.  After all that, he has solved nothing.  Thinking is easy, acting is difficult.  To put ones thoughts into action is the most difficult job of a GM.  The key is to keep quiet and concentrate on finding that solution to your problem.

"Believe in yourself" - I see GM's make bad decisions everyday because they don't believe in themselves.  GM Glen said it best once after a trade when he said "When a GM agrees with me on a deal, I feel I must be wrong."  Need I say more?

"Be enthusiastic" - Lee's best quality.  Enthusiasm is positive thinking in action and it can open doors that are firmly closed.  I've seen Lee make more deals by getting the other GM excited then I've seen Clark pull deals off the table.

"Go after what you need, not what you want" - When will GM's in this league ever learn that even a bargain costs money.  Clark and Lee trade for the love of trading, but do you see anything on their fingers?  Only a complete idiot goes after what they want.  True Champions like myself go after whet they need!!!

"I need another NHLP Championship" - GM Norm 1995

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NHLP Team Reporters on Deadline Rumors

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Joe King, the NHLP team reporter for the Quebec Nordiques (Matt) says the team is in idea shape heading into the NHLP Trading Deadline.  "GM's who are out of a playoff spot with 7 playoff players have done their job" stated King, "It is what separates GM's this time of year."  The Nords may trade playoff for playoffs if needed to get in or even as a last resort bring in a fringe player if needed, with the certainty of at least having 6 playoff players in round one.  GM's out without 7 playoff players find many offers unpractical as the GM's start admitting "Their hands are tied". 

Boston Bruins (Ryan) team reporter Tess Steckle admits GM Ryan has been taking offers for players Keith, Couture, Burns and Doughty.  "With the Bruins now 34 back, a blockbuster will be required" said Steckle.  GM Ryan himself has said he'd rather not wait until the Deadline, leaving him 17 days to make decisions if that the case.  Muddy Capone stated that once the dominos start falling, points and teams disappear from potential trade partners in a hurry.  "There are currently 5 NHLP teams up 25 points on 5th, all suitors if you need 25 or more points realistically" said Capone, "So you have options to make numbers and players work, but with each team to move their points, suddenly things are unrealistic and the deal you thought you could once make, is no longer a possibility."

"Being available and actually being able to make a deal are different things" stated Garren Teed, team reporter for the NHLP's St Louis Blues (Tyson).  Being 22 points out you would think all players are in play, but with Crosby having 87 points, not many NHLP Teams can possibly pay the price, even a very mere 10 to 20 points to make the numbers work.  On top of this, is what you give up and what you receive now attractive?  This means it is very likely Richards as the Blues biggest trading chip.  The Blues are one team that can take on a lot of non playoff points with their low numbers on the roster.

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Although the Phoenix Coyotes (Charlie) have assets Marchand and Chara, a mere 71 points and very tradable for some of the 33 points the Yotes are currently out, it is what else they have that may have them doomed said team reporter Noah Lott.  "Carrying three non playoff players, Penner, Penner and Semin means that even with 30 points for Marchand and Chara, if those others don't move, it is impossible for the team to make the playoffs" explained Lott.  GM Charlie can likely find a way, but hoping that way finds you, it will be unlikely to achieve the results that will be needed.

The New Orleans Wolverines (Shawn) are one of the teams with 25+ points to move, up currently a whopping 31 on 5th and sitting with 7 desired playoff players.  "One of the greatest mistakes a GM ever makes is to be content with what you currently have" said Muddy Capone, "Thinking you can't get better, is a guarantee you won't."  The question likely isn't if this team can get better, but how do you better it will be something GM Shawn has to figure out in one of his greatest ever opportunities to win his first Championship.

Cincinnati Rage (Matt) team reporter Mick Stupp said GM Matt is in good shape heading into the NHLP Deadline with only Staal's 30 points his major concern.  The Rage are a mere 4 points behind injury riddled Las Vegas (Vinnie) who also have serious decisions on Ovechkin and Benn.  "There should be no reason the Rage do not grab a playoff spot in the North Division" Stupp Said.

NHLP Champions of 2010, the Cleveland Fury (Tyson) are in great shape stated team reporter Jack Potts.  The Fury are watching Palat and Hedman of Tampa Bay but have 24 points in the NHLP's North Division to work with to improve in the coming few weeks.  GM Tyson has won 2 of a possible 4 Cups so far so it is almost a certainty the Fury will improve on what they have, an already competitive entry.

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April 9th Make Up?

Muddy Capone stated that after looking at the NHL schedules for both Dallas and Columbus, a makeup date most likely would be April 9th during the regular season or tacking the extra game on the Monday after the season ends.  After a scary incident involving Rich Peverley, once in the NHLP three times at the same time, the NHL game between the Stars and the Blue Jackets was cancelled with a yet to be determined makeup game.  In this crucial game with seemingly certain playoff implications, Columbus was flying early, all over the Stars and although up 1-0, could have easily been 3 if not for Thomas in the first 7 minutes.  It would appear likely that the NHL replays the game in its entirety, erasing the hard and well earned 1-0 Columbus lead.  "It is a very subtle thing, but anyone who knows hockey knows teams that score first win more often" said Muddy Capone, "But having fans show up and pay for a ticket, only playing 5/6th of a game isn't in the best interests of the game either."

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Parenteau Decision Tough on Panthers

GM Marcel knows he will have to make a tough decision on Parenteau but said there should also be a lineup for his services.  "If he is back by the playoffs, why not a team who can carry him take that chance" asked Marcel?  With news Parenteau is out 4 to 6 weeks, these tough choices are very real decisions NHLP GM's now face.  Portland (Vinnie) just picked up Parenteau last week but the Winter Hawks are 47 points clear of 5th, so their decision isn't based on making the playoffs but rather, can they risk a zero point first round from Parenteau if he isn't back in time?  "GM's who pay attention and do a lot of research are much better prepared to make the right call on such players" stated Muddy Capone, "A great way GM's can cash in or cash out."  Just another interesting sub plot that now plays out over the coming 18 days and beyond. 

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Carolina Hurricanes (Joel) team reporter Jack Hass said GM Joel is cheering hard for "a good three weeks" from the NHL Sens, who are only 4 points out of the wild card seed, the 8th and final NHL playoff spot.  Sitting with Spezza and Turris, totaling 96 points and still having Gagner to move, it is clear that Joel will be busy at the NHLP Trading Deadline if things don't turn in the Sens favor soon.  The Sens have 9 games before the NHLP Deadline and of those two are against Tampa Bay and one with the Rangers, all teams the Senators are chasing.

Kent C. Strait, the Philadelphia Flyer (Scott) team reporter has noted GM Scott if heavily invested in the Blue Jackets NHL standings with Johansen twice.  More pressing is the fact the GM is preparing to move Johansen to the minors along with Letang as a last resort.  "GM Scott is still hoping he hears Letang might return and can be kept as an asset and playoff run depth player" said Strait, "Having to move Letang will just be the icing on the cake for what may end up a very disastrous season for the Flyer."  At the Winter Meeting GM Scott traded Saad and 22 points for Letang.

Chicago Blackhawk (Andrew) team reporter Hy Marx says GM Andrew may have upped his own ante of excellence with the current Hawks team.  "His legendary status grows" laughed Marx, "This is a much, much, much, better team than won the NHLP Championship just last season."  Does the team have a weakness?  Marx says no one may touch this team unless it is in round one, which will not go unnoticed as other GM's within the Division who understand this intentionally try and match up with Chicago in the NHLP's first round.  The game of cat and mouse is on!

Buffalo Sabres (Joel) team reporter Celia Feight said GM Joel is holding his breath as the Tampa Bay Lightning are making him a little uncomfortable.  Buffalo traded 30 points and Duchene to acquire Stamkos who hasn't a point yet upon return and the Lightning are a mere 3 points up on 9th place in the NHL standings.  Making things more interesting for Joel's Sabres is they also carry Filppula and after the NHLP Deadline the Lightning play Detroit and end their last four games with Toronto, Philadelphia, Columbus and Washington, all 5 teams that they are battling with for a spot.  If Tampa falls 2 or 3 more points by the 29th the Sabres may have some very difficult decisions ahead of the Deadlines end. 

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"An Ugly Waiver"

You can hear the frustration from GM Jr who admitted it was one of the more ugly Waivers of his NHLP career.  "Dropping Zetterberg, Grabovski and Grabovski for a penalty of 12 points for guys who may not even make the playoffs" stated Jr about the Waiver, "It is the hardest Waiver I have had to make it years, but my hands were pretty much tied."  With the news Zetterberg "May be ready" by mid-April if things go perfect and the Wings in a battle, Jr could not afford to just keep his zero points between now and seasons end.  Adding Zajac twice, with his 3 point night, kept the team within reaching distance of a playoff spot but there is a lot of work that will have to be done to get this team in.  "We will see how things unfold and get to work for the Trading Deadline" said the GM who noted that there are so many NHL teams vying for playoff positions it is hard to count any one of them in yet.  That may mean many NHLP GM's wait as long as they can to make deals, well others undoubtedly pull the trigger sooner.  There is a lot of points to be moved and the points will at some point start flying.

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Glaring Weekness

The Miami Surf (Charlie) don't have to feel their one point week is horrible after all.  Well compared to the 32 other teams that have scored less than half the points the Vancouver Canucks (Joel) has scored this week.  "It gets worse" said Muddy Capone, "Or better if you are GM Joel, both Dallas and Detroit play again this weekend."  Joel's Canucks have scored 23 points so far this week, dominating the NHLP.  It doesn't come as a major surprise, they were certainly pegged as one of the highest scoring teams in the league after their last couple Waiver's when they added Seguin and Benn.  So far so good for Joel who has three Stars and two Wings, and both teams are holding down the 8th spot in their Conferences.  "This is the kind of team that will dominate the NHLP's first round of the playoffs" said Capone, "Or they won't been there at all if they penalty out."  This high risk, high reward, has made for some excitement in the NHLP's West Division and will be fun to follow towards the NHLP Trading Deadline.  Who knows, by then Vancouver might be able to trade 30 points.  Then again, they may just be adding a few more Stars and Wings.  Congrats on the great week!!!
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Final Waiver

The Dallas Stars (Jr & Scottie) will likely get aggressive with the final NHLP Waiver of the season.  Sitting 15 points out of a playoff spot and with injuries to the lineup involving Zetterberg and Grabovski the co-GM's must decide if they are using the Waiver, likely dropping further in the standings or moving it.  "Now is likely the time to pillage the Minors as what comes next is a bidding war" stated Muddy Capone, "With the right players GM Jr is known he can easily trade back into a spot, but nothing is coming easy and nothing has been easy this season for the GMs."  It isn't expected to be easy with Saturday's Waiver either.

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Life time team reporter of the New York Islanders (Ryan) says he can't recall the Islanders ever being in such a great position this late in the season.  "It feels good to have a winning team on the Island" said Phil Updegrave.  GM Ryan has almost 30 points to work with, 7 solid playoff players and the highest scoring team by a long shot in the East.  "As Islander fans we know this is an opportunity that doesn't come around ever year" stated Updegrave, "We are so excited to see Ryan finish this team off with a major deal by the end of the Deadline."

Calgary Flames team reporter B.A. Ware says that GM Scottie has brought back respectability to the organization.  "The kid has a bright future in this league" said Ware, "And for a change, the Flames are a deadly team heading into the Trading Deadline."  Up 50 points on 5th and looking to deal, co-GM's Jr and Scottie will influence the standings in a big way when they move their points around.  Karlsson's 57 points will land somewhere, helping solidify an already solid playoff team for the Flames.

Willy Fisterbottom, team reporter for the Green Bay Knights (Ryan) has stated GM Ryan wants to offer Kesler and points but needs to wait on Datsyuk's and now Richards injuries.  Currently 20 points up on 5th in the Pacific Division Ryan should have no trouble moving Kesler for an asset.

Colorado Avalanche (Chad) team reporter Willie B. Hardigan stated GM Chad was really hoping the Devils could have beat the Red Wings last night.  "It was a huge game for this team sitting with Jagr" said Hardigan who stated the Avs are in good shape.  If Jagr goes to the minors there is low point total of Martin to make that deal work and Saad is one of the assets GM Chad can deal if he feels it necessary.  The Avs can get in if the Vancouver Canucks (Joel) penalty out so things are not too awfully dire in the Mile High city even though a Devils win last night would have tied them with Detroit in the NHL Standings.

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Kruger, "This Season's Bickell"

Well we would not put it past GM Andrew if he was right when he stated Chicago's version of Bickell this season is Kruger.  With their Waiver the Hawks seemed to back up their belief, adding Kruger and Kruger for Kronwall and Tanguay.  Early in the evening the Hawks added a decent score for Parenteau who was sent to Portland (Vinnie) for Kronwall.  Last season Bickell dominated in the playoffs and helped GM Andrew win his league leading 5th NHLP Championship, the second all time in Chicago.   Chicago has a strong entry this season in hopes of becoming the first ever NHLP team to have three Championships as an organization and if that happens, Kruger and Kruger will only help solidify Andrew's ranking as the all-time greatest NHLP GM.
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Marchand and Parenteau in Play

The NHLP works in very mysterious ways.  Not more then 48 hours after GM Andrew was trying to pick up Parenteau for a third time, he is making him available in Chicago.  "Nothing personal" said the Hawks GM, "Colorado is a solid, solid team this season but I need someone to drop with Tanguay."  These are or will be very sought after players in a couple weeks so it seems logical you could give your points to Chicago for a sure playoff player or battle the entire league with the Minors at the Deadline.  We expect action tonight to be strong on these assets.

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Craven Moorehead, long-time team reporter in San Fran stated GM Scott has aggressively been laying the ground work for a deal involving St Louis.  The Titan are up roughly 30 points and Moorehead said the Titan GM has been contacting GM's in hopes of having a deal in place ahead of the NHLP Trading Deadline.

Boston Bruins team reporter Tess Steckle says GM Ryan has many assets to trade including Keith and Couture and will have to be aggressive to over-come the 30 point deficit the Bruins find themselves in.  The Bruins currently have 4 Sharks.

Vancouver Canucks team reporter Royal Payne admits there may be no NHLP team closer to facing a points penalty and "Very little may be able to be done about it."  The Canucks have three Stars totaling 143 points and two Wings totaling another 58 points.  The Canucks have put themselves (or have been put in) a no win situation and if Dallas fails to make the NHL playoffs, almost certainly the West's 4th place entry will not make the playoffs making the battle for 5th even more intriguing.

Owen Cash, the New York Rangers team reporter said GM Charlie "May miss the NHLP's post season entirely if he doesn't get aggressive over the coming three weeks."  The Rangers are in 4th by a single points, but carry Henrik Sedin's 40 points and 38 more from current non playoff player Johansson.  Adding to the pressure is if the Rangers miss, Charlie's other two teams in Phoenix and Miami are also currently out.

Holly Wood, the Los Angeles Kings team report stated no NHLP Team has more points to work with than the 54 the Kings currently have over 5th place in the Pacific.  Kesler and Higgins 73 points will be moved and GM Andrew can do whatever he wishes being in such a strong position of power.

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Hefty Fine For Big Waiver

GM Shawn knows what it feels like to be fined by the NHLP.  Shawn was hit last year on Feb 18th and Feb 22nd, paying double for both Waivers back to back when the GM errorred in his picks and had to make his picks over.  "Those fines were not the 60 Transaction GM Andrew suffered" said Muddy Capone, "What appears to be the largest single transaction in league history."  A rather big Transaction, already dropping an Elite player D. Sedin, a contract 4 and two 3's, was made even more costly when the Hartford Whalers elected to select Parenteau a player already playing on two NHLP teams.  "We must enforce those fines" said a league representative, "GM's must ensure their picks are made right the first time as problems occur quickly when mistakes are made."  GM Andrew was bitter about the fine but understood he did error in calling Parenteaus name a third time, an NHLP no-no.  "I got caught up in the excitement of the day" stated the reining NHLP Champion.  Least Moulson got traded to Minnesota, somewhat easing the pain of the fine.
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NHLP Winners/Losers

A number of NHLP players moved teams during the NHL Trading Deadline including St Louis, Callahan, Moulson, Vanek, Erat, and Gaborik.  GM Scott had Elite player St Louis move from his first place San Fran Titan, in a move to the New York Rangers.  Scott was also in on Vanek twice going to the Habs and Gaborik from the Jackets to the Kings.  GM Joel had both Gaborik and Moulson, good moves for his Canucks and Sabres NHLP Teams.  Gm's Ryan (Green Bay) and Matt (Indianapolis) may have their man Callahan see some time with Stamkos, as someone now must fill the void St Louis leaves behind.  All in all an eventful Trading Deadline for the GM's involved.

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Hartford (Andrew) team reporter Buster Cherry (no relation to Donald Reginal Cherry) says a Blockbuster deal is being sought by the Whalers GM.  "The Whalers have positioned themselves very well and assets Kronwall, Alfredsson and possibly Cammalleri will be dealt" states Cherry who said GM Andrew is only waiting to see where Cammalleri goes at the NHL Deadline before starting work on this important deal.

Hamilton (Tyson) team reporter Kenya Kill Jr, stated GM Tyson is in no rush to make any moves with the East Division's last place Hitmen.  "With third place only 10 points away, GM Charlie missing the Deadline and with the Hitmen sitting with three Blues and three Hawks, GM Tyson is letting the other teams in front squirm before taking his kill shot."  It would seem a certainty that the Hitmen can grab a spot at any time, putting pressure on the other teams to make proper moves or finish in 5th or 6th.

Edmonton (Scott) team reporter Ty Coon stated the Oil almost traded both Eriksson and Vanek in a 20 point deal but the other GM involved felt "You can't give 20 points in hopes a guy might get traded."  The Oil are hardly worried about Vanek being traded said GM Scott, "We think Vanek will be Kopitar's linemate in about 72 hours."  The plan for the Oil is to move Eriksson's tradeable low number to close the 20 point gap on 4th.

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Coyotes UGLY

Clearwater Jones broke the story, Penner dealt from the Ducks to the Washington Capitals in what Jones described as "The final nail in the Coyotes coffin."  GM Charlie is already 30 points back and now with Penner twice no longer a Duck, it would seem there is little if any hope remaining for the NHLP's Coyotes.  "These are the kinds of situations a GM needs to pull everything from his skill set to overcome" stated Muddy Capone.

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All North Division

The final three Waivers are all by North Divisions teams who are all separated by only 8 points for the final 4 places in the Division.  With the NHL Trading Deadline mixed in it would appear all three will be used by their GM's.  "These are outstanding Waivers to have" stated Muddy Capone, "With the NHL Deadline, any surprises play right into these GM's hands."  Will there be any surprises?  It is hard to say but all movement is good movement when you have a Waiver this time of year.
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Florida Bets on Winnipeg

GM Marcel said he feels Winnipeg has the best shot to grab the 8th and final Wild Card spot, grabbing Kane in his Florida Waiver.  "They are the team playing the best hockey and heading in the right direction" said Marcel.  Also up came Markov and Parenteau in a 3 for 3 made after acquiring Turris who was used in the drop with Green and Fountain.  The Islanders (Ryan) had traded Turris and the Waiver for Seabrook, added what GM Ryan called, "Another piece of the puzzle." 

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Star GM

GM Joel isn't going down without a fight.  After a 4 for 4 Waiver, the Canucks gained 11 points on the night and now have 3 Dallas Stars, including top guns Seguin and Benn.  Also added were Eakin, Nyquist and Gaborik leaving the Canucks potentially one of the highest scoring teams in the league.  "We did a lot of work we would have preferred not to have to do" stated GM Joel, "But as long as the Stars keep moving up the standings, I really like this teams scoring power."  You have to admire GM Joel for not giving up.  "I think GM's who scratch and claw and fight and stand back up when knocked down are the best GM's in the world" stated Muddy Capone.  While every team gets punched in the gut from time to time, GM Joel's Canucks have been kicked in the teeth this season
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Vancouver GM:  "Lord hates a quitter"

Not willing to pack in the injury-riddle season, GM Joel grabbed the Waiver from Indianapolis (Matt) in an early deal seeing Callahan go to the Icemen for Franson, the Waiver and 24 spots in the second round.  "The Lords hates a quitter" stated GM Joel, "It is in our blood to never quit, never say die."  The Canucks season started down this path with the Stamkos injury, forcing a multitude of transactions that likely would not have came about had he stayed healthy.  The Canucks are only 10 points out of second place in the West Division even though in fifth position, so grabbing a playoff spot is within the realm of possibility.  GM Matt was happy to move the Waiver quickly when he saw the offer from GM Joel.  "You don't get 24 spots in the second round to often" said the Icemen GM, "And Callahan is gold, be it in New York or elsewhere."  Both GM's continue to be aggressive in their journey for their first Cups, ranking 2nd (Matt) and 4th (Joel) in season total Transactions.  "You can sit and watch or you can play the game" said Matt in a text to Muddy Capone, "We are here to play."

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Islanders Look For Blockbuster

GM Ryan said he set himself up for this Saturday's Waiver (March 1st).  "I have all playoff players, the Waiver and lots of points" said GM Ryan, "I really want to make a big deal at some point."  The direction seems to be pointing towards Saturday where Ryan has said he will trade both the Waiver and points saying "So lets make something happen."  With three Penguins, a Bruin, Shark, Av and Senator it would seem very likely the sky is the limit and Ryan has unlimited options.  "This is the kind of team that can win it all" said Muddy Capone, "But GM Ryan has to finally decide he will pull out all stops to win it all."  With rumors now circulating that Crosby (St Louis, Tyson) is in play, clearly there can be no untouchables in the NHLP's non playoff teams.  The NHLP is suddenly alive after the Olympic sleepfest.

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St Louis Blues long time team reporter Garren Teed said the Blues (Tyson) would consider trading Crosby if the names coming in were just as good.  It would seem only a 3 for 3 could get it done, but three solid assets for Crosby seems like something GM Tyson may listen to.

Noah Lott, the team reporter in the desert has stated that GM Charlie will have to trade both Bergeron and Chara after letting it be known he will not be attending the NHLP Trading Deadline.  "This is the kiss of death" said Lott in reference to the deadline no show, "Things will have to be done ahead of the meeting."  One has to question, being 27 points back already if the Coyotes are just going to wave the white flag.

Dallas Stars Team Reporter Rusty Steele states the co-GMs Jr and Scottie are on the same page even though rumors are circulating they have different approaches to building a playoff team.  "Scottie brings a fresh outlook and wants to bring in young players while GM Jr is still about big named players with hefty contracts" said Steele.  With the miserable news that Zetterberg is out to the playoffs the GM's now most certainly will have to make their March 8th Waiver count.  Steele stated "We expect this Franchise to come alive over the coming week and show the NHLP why this is Hockey Town." 

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Vancouver Season of Injuries

It started with Stamkos, and for GM Joel, it has been one of his worst injury plagued season.  "Nothing has gone right and every guy we touch is destined to be on the shelf soon their after" said the frustrated GM.  How bad is it?  Currently 5 players are on Injury Reserve by their NHL teams.  Zuccarello just fractured his hand and Tanguay announced he was done for the season, before playing a single game for the Canucks.  That was on top of Koivu, who seems a bright spot as he may return, but both Filppula and Franzen may be a little ways off yet.  In his most recent Transaction Joel acquired, and then dropped Tavares, who also just announced he is out for the season, "I will take a draft pick just for not picking up your guy with my next Waiver" said Joel.  Although Vancouver doesn't have a Waiver, they are only 7 points out of 4th.  The Waivers start on the 27th with Indianapolis (Matt) having the first Waiver after the Olympics and only one of the 5 left before the March 29th NHLP Trading Deadline.

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Canucks Like Seguin

"I really love the Dallas team" stated GM Joel who said he could have taken chances on any number of team leaders including Karlsson or Wheeler instead but is certain Dallas has the best chance of getting in.  In a 4 for 4, Vancouver also added Zuccarello, M. Koivu and Tanguay for Tavares, Legwand, Doan and Del Zotto.  "I feel we got better" stated Joel, "Koivu and Tanguay are great additions when they come back healthy.
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Letang Season Over?  Career?

Not often do NHL players suffer Strokes during their playing days but that is what happened to Letang, who is out 6 weeks and maybe the entire season.  "We gave a lot to get him" said GM Scott, "We have had that type of season and this is yet just another hurdle we must get over."  Scott said his Flyer have had one of the most up and down seasons of any team he has ever had and the highs and lows just continue every day.  "I trade Stamkos one day and the next day he says he is going to play" said Scott, "If I'd not have made that deal last week, I'd have 6 players all missing their teams next games."  Philadelphia is taking the wait and see approach and will evaluate Letang after the Olympic Break and decide on his future with the team towards to final Waiver or the NHLP Trading Deadline.

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Cleveland Unloads Tavares

When GM Tyson added Tavares at the NHLP Winter Meeting, he was given a word of advice by 5 time NHLP Champion GM Andrew who said, "I'd unload that guy as fast as you can."  Of course we all know the logic, but scoring is always had to shy away from.  Finally Tavares is now gone, replaced by two Lightening players Hedman and Palat.  Vancouver (Joel) added 9 points with Tavares and Del Zotto later used in his Waiver. 

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New York Rangers Blunder Typical GM Charlie?

GM Charlie found himself discombobulated hours before his Waiver was to start.  GM Charlie away on business received an email from GM Scott whereas Scott was just inquiring about what Charlie's plans were for the Waiver.  In what can only be described as one of the biggest GM blunders in recent memory, GM Charlie thought he had only less than 2 hours to make his Waiver pick before the Noon Deadline.  "Noon was in fact when his Waiver started, not ended" said Muddy Capone.  In a race to get something done a league-wide email was sent out and Charlie accepted the first offer that came his way, from GM Joel in Vancouver.  By the time GM Scott made an offer at 2 PM, Charlie had traded the Waiver and now realized he made a mistake.  "I fucked up seriously" stated GM Charlie.  This is the kind of mistake that has hampered GM Charlie's chances of bringing a Cup to any of his teams. 

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Sabres Add Stamkos in Blockbuster

GM Scott said it was "Only fitting" that he traded Stamkos back to GM Joel after Joel drafted Stammer and held him when he broke his leg.  "This is a huge move for us, adding Stamkos with Perry" stated a very ecstatic GM Joel.  The deal almost did not come about as GM Scott turned down a deal for the same points.  The Sabres made a big play and changed the players, rumored to be removing Letang's name and adding Tofolli, making the decision easier to make for GM Scott.  "Having to trade Stamkos means we completely blew this one as an organization" admitted Scott, "Everything we did turned out wrong and I don't say that with regret, just fact that we did blow it."  What did he blow?  "Multiple things" said the Flyer GM, "We added Gaborik, losing 10 points with the thoughts he'd be traded, not expecting Columbus to come on as strong as they have.  But right after that we gave 20 more for Letang.  I knew I would be way back and should not have done them both, but passing on Letang, I wasn't prepared to do.  Those 30 points would mean we'd not have Gaborik and Letang, but we'd of kept Stamkos and Kane together."  The Sabres also acquired Moulson with Stamkos and Tofolli for their 30 points, sending Duchene, Schenn and Sobotka to the Flyer.

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Flyer Wear Blue

After paying a steep price for the Atlantic City Waiver (Vinnie), including the Flyer next season Waiver and three draft picks, including 5 spots in the first round, GM Scott made a 3 for 3.  The Flyer now have three Blue Jackets after adding Johansen and Johansen to Gaborik.  The third player was Sheahan.  "You always need an exit strategy" said GM Scott, "We carry low numbers to make deals work and teams late season without low numbers often can't make certain high point fringe players or non playoff players tradable."  If Columbus tails off GM Scott believes his Flyer have numbers suitable to going to the minors at the trading deadline.  Are the Flyer a better team at the end of the day?  "I just gave Stamkos, Moulson and Moulson for three players who have never been in the NHLP" stated the GM, "I think we are incredibly worse, but most importantly is still strong enough to win the NHLP Championship and that is why I traded the Waiver and Stamkos, because this team has a legite shot at it all this year and I could never let that opportunity slide by."

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5 for 5 + 12

Indianapolis (Matt) used the Waiver to move from 5th to 3rd in the NHLP's Pacific Division, making a 5 for 5 Waiver pick.  Dropped are studs Karlsson, Ryan and Voracek for the Icemen who went after a more balanced attack, bringing in 5 players between the 24 to 35 point range as well as having a 12 point gain in the Standings on the big nights.  Added were Kadri, Dubinsky, Palat, Franson and Granlund who all scored on the night, with Granlund and Kadri 3 points each.  "It was one of the most sought after Waivers of the season by all accounts" said GM Matt, "And we still have a Waiver before the NHL Trading Deadline to make another serious splash if needed." 

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Trigger Pulled

The Calgary Flames (Jr & Scottie) were getting a little trigger happy, threatening the entire NHLP with 50 points moved somewhere with the Waiver.  Of all NHLP teams, the Halifax Destroyers (Shawn) figured it was best to take those points then his opponents.  The Destroyers traded Lucic and Versteeg to Calgary, in turn getting 19 points, the Waiver, Hall and Fowler.  With the Waiver GM Shawn dropped Hall, Kreider and Hagelin, adding Pominville, Hedman and the much travelled Johansson.  "I really did not want to give up Lucic" stated GM Shawn, "I have been trying to acquire Bruins all year, but things were getting out of reach."  Shawn still feels Oshie and Backes are strong enough players to build around and make a run for his first NHLP Championship. 

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Pay to Play

While there are rumors abound about struggling NHLP franchises, GM Matt says you have to "Pay to play".  The Indianapolis Franchise of GM Matt's had no trouble acquiring the Waiver from Los Angeles (Andrew) for a solid 6 Draft Picks totaling 56 spots in the 4th round or better.  "GM Andrew made me aware there were as many as 9 GM's bidding hard for the Waiver" said the happy winning GM, "We won't be out-bid.  Never have been, never will be."  The, at times, overly-aggressive GM has proven rock solid in his no non-sense approach to winning an NHLP Championship.  "This is a personal goal of mine and clearly we have had some of the top rated teams in the recent years" says Matt, "GM's think they can grab these Waivers for 5 spots in the 7th round and that just isn't the way this league works."  There is no doubt you do have to 'Pay to Play' and little doubt GM Matt loves playing and playing often.

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Strapped For Cash

GM Vinnie is a victim of circumstance, finding it very difficult to spend money with his cash strapped teams in the North American gaming mecca's.  The once free-wheeling, dealing and spending GM struggles now to reach the NHLP Cap Floor, something we are use to seeing from GM's Charlie and Ryan, notorious tight asses when it comes to spending, but not Vinnie.  The Atlantic City Gamblers, Las Vegas Strip and Portland Winter Hawks have combined for 4 transactions totally 21 million in total spending.  By comparison GM Andrew has spent over 10 times that amount, at 212.  Vinnie knew there was an issue as long ago as 4 years when he tried to move a franchise to Hamilton (ironically the same season Alaska, GM Marcel tried to move to Hamilton).  Of course the league had a team in Hamilton (Tyson) that no one new existed at the time, until they won the NHLP Championship.  "If New York can have three teams, why can't Hamilton" Vinnie wondered at the time.  Six GM's have spent over 100 and have over 10 transactions each.  The bottom of the barrel comes as no shock to NHLP veterans, GM Charlie way back at just 3 for the season.  "It is not the quantity of transactions but the quality" Charlie once stated.  We still spit out our drink each time we think of him saying that.  Fucking hilarious!

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Four Picks Later

The Boston Bruins (Ryan) added a couple nice late round picks in exchange for the Waiver.  GM Andrew picked up the Waiver in Chicago and with the breaking news Tanguay was back Friday night, surely that was the target.

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Where's the Waiver?

GM Jr said it is no surprise that his Calgary Flames can't pick Saturday with 10 NHL games on the schedule, but instead pick Tuesday.  "We are use games and tricks the head office plays" said the disappointed GM, "All GM's will be watching the outdoor game in LA and it would have been a great night to work a huge deal for our franchise."  Calgary has 40 points to work with, but no Waiver on a Saturday night full of hockey?  Why was the night missed?  "Clearly when the NHL schedule was released and at the start of this season, we believe their was only 9 games schedule for January 25th" said a league representative, "Clearly we will look into this matter."  The league representative who asked not to be named went on to say that "Calgary was in no way targeted and this is likely an honest mistake, however, the league does try to fuck GM Jr's teams whenever they can somehow get away with doing so".

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Tanguay Hawk'd

The NHLP's Defending Champions in Chicago don't miss a beat.  A highly valued playoff player Tanguay was pluck from the minors once, at the steep cost of Lupul.  After Lupul was traded GM Andrew was able to make a deal work and added Tanguay, Parenteau and the Pens hot defensemen Niskanen.  The move gives further first round scoring to one of the NHLP's already toughest teams.

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Clearwater to the Rescue

"There are times they get a little overwhelmed running this entire organization" said Muddy Capone about the NHLP's Board of Governors, "But that is when the Yearbook steps in with our supporting cast of people who actually know what really is happening out there."  Without doubt the Yearbooks best acquisition in years has been adding the ever controversial Clearwater Jones to the payroll.  Capone said Clearwater is now widely considered as the leagues 'go to guy' for many of the league matters, "Especially those involving fish and wildlife, relocation, accounting and of course the grooming of young GM's."  Jones supplied the league with a 12 page report yesterday satisfying the league that the NHL schedule for January 25th did in fact only have 9 games and events of this past week led to a game on Friday being pushed to Saturday so "Carolina would not play three games in three days."  Also included in the report was a "no-lipped fish" caught in Barrie Island where the NHLP is planning an outdoor game next year, or as Clearwater stated, "The current rink is outdoors but there is local support for adding lights and a canteen if they can get a government grant and find someone willing to take on the expense of donating hot chocolate."  The report went on to say just the actual powder for the making of the hot chocolate would be required, "as the water is readily available".  Wages to run the canteen will partially be eaten by the local one-roomed public & high school, where the current kid in grade 8 will volunteer running the canteen to get his 50 community service hours by working the canteen until he graduates high-school in roughly 7 years.  "It is a perfect fit" added Clearwater, "The young man has aspirations of opening a fish and chip stand so he may also take his high school co-op placement for Restaurant Management at the canteen after his volunteer hours."

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No-Lipped Fish

Due to the strict copyright laws in our country we are unable to show you the picture of the no-lipped fish.  We were however able to find the Barrie Island Recreational Sports Complex with a simple Google search.

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Halifax Adds Two Rangers

GM Shawn Dumped the injured Alfredsson and Gagner, adding both Kreider and Hagelin of the New York Rangers.
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Canes Add Gagner

GM Joel made an injury pick for Franzen, adding Gagner.  If you think you have a player that you can pick for, ask.  The injury page seems to be the last thing updated this time of year.  You should know when a player you don't want to keep has missed about 8+ games.

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Bruins - "We'll Move It"

GM Ryan has said that Thursday's Waiver may be had.  "I'd love to make a big deal, but will be OK just moving the Waiver if nothing else happens" said the GM.
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Cincinnati Adds Stepan and Kadri

Trading next years Waiver, Cincinnati (Matt) added both Stepan and Kadri in a two for two.  The Waiver came from New Orleans (Shawn) who now will have 2 Waivers in 2014/15.

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New Orleans Looks to Deal

GM Shawn is still looking for a GM to take the Waiver tonight.  "I have had some interest and understand the Waivers are running out very fast" said GM Shawn.  There are only 13 Waivers left in the season to set your teams.

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Habs Add Higgins and Brown

GM Marcel's Waiver pick in Montreal came after a minor deal with Chicago (Andrew) in which Andrew sent Hamilton and a 7th round pick for Paille.  The Habs then dropped Hamilton along with Ribeiro adding Higgins and D. Brown. 

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Here is a Reminder of the NHLP