Laurence Gilman has liked what he's seen offensively from Derrick Pouliot, saying so far the trade looks good, but also cautions that Pouliot must prove that he can handle defensive duties over the long haul. Laurence says Jake Virtanen may have seen some complacency seep into his game, so a wake-up call via healthy scratches was warranted.
Regan Bartel, pxp voice of the Kelowna Rockets, says Kole Lind has taken an extra step this year, is playing at an elite level in the WHL, and suggets many WHL scouts were surprised Lind fell to the 2nd round last spring
Ray Ferraro discusses which area produces the better hockey players - the Lower Mainland, or the rest of BC. Ray also breaks down the Cammalleri/Jokinen trade
Seahawks insider Gregg Bell says Richard Sherman is the Seahawks most important player, after Russell Wilson, so losing him is a devastating blow to Seattle's playoff hopes. Gregg says Wilson must play at an MVP level for the Seahawks from this point on.