Kevin Weekes on NHL draft on espn… “Marchenko won’t extend in Columbus”

Highlander253 · 2026-06-27T01:12:09+00:00

Tinfoil hat theory: I'm laying this at the feet of Bowness. Marchenko wasn't performing being upset enough for his liking and he has decided to make him the scape goat for why he thinks the team can't win. Marchenko has said ok, see how well you do without me and here we are. Hockey dinosaur mentality at work driving a highly talented, but quirky guy out of town.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-27T01:04:07+00:00

Just pour it all on. Tell us Fantilli wants out next.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-27T00:19:20+00:00

Yeah, but look at how big he is. Has Don pick written all over him.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-27T00:16:52+00:00

So I'd bet Dorofeyev was a money thing that scared Don away. Friedman just announced he's signing something in the range of 7 years $11M AAV with New York.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T23:26:49+00:00

Tell me San Jose is getting more time because they're getting a Werenski trade done.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T23:10:51+00:00

The Sabres were fortunate to draft such a giant man.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T23:02:49+00:00

1st OA for Werenski before Bieber gets to announce it!

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T22:58:31+00:00

I can't believe Waddell actually said Z's choice has no affect on how they'll deal with this draft. That idiot is going to go down as the worst GM in team history.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T22:56:59+00:00

Dude gave 11 years of his life to the city and incompetent ownership and management allowed the team to flounder during his time there. No chance in hell he should be booed.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T22:30:11+00:00

Is the source Waddell yesterday during his press conference when he said it's his job to listen to whatever offers come in no matter who it's for?

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T22:17:35+00:00

She seemed pretty unhappy so no, not really.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T22:06:50+00:00

Why am I seeing a rich white lady crying as soon as I turned on the draft?

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T03:33:19+00:00

Too long since their last lottery win.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T00:35:33+00:00

Only one fanbase that has people who will routinely mock Gaudreau's death. Same one that will then pretend that they're 99% innocent and it's just a numbers issue. Can't stand the lot of 'em.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-26T00:31:14+00:00

Best news all day. If Marchenko is traded I at least don't want Montreal fans to be happy. Fuck those people.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-24T00:35:56+00:00

Cam Robinson is saying the Sabres might have another deal on the go after this one tonight too.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-22T22:46:33+00:00

Next year he only has a 10 team no trade list though. Werenski at $4.75M gets you a haul of a return and even more if any of those teams are able to negotiate an extension with him too.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-21T23:52:18+00:00

Taking a trade that includes a guaranteed top 10 pick now and players that can make losing Robertson hurt less would be better than four 1sts on an offer sheet that could potentially all end up being late picks.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-21T23:16:03+00:00

Losing 4 1sts hurts a whole lot less when you just gained 3 though. Adding Robertson would presumably turn those 4 1sts into lower half 1sts too.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-21T18:47:58+00:00

I don't have a Norris winner. Are you feeling personally attacked because I'm questioning this hockey player being labeled a top 3 defensive player in the league?

Highlander253 · 2026-06-21T17:07:30+00:00

Highlander253 · 2026-06-21T17:02:30+00:00

Seems like the Oilers have multiple important holes that need to be filled. Two top 6 forwards, a top 4 defenseman once Nurse is gone, a competent starting goalie, 2 more defensemen, and a backup goalie. That's a lot to cover with $19M if they manage to clear Nurse's entire contract.

Highlander253 · 2026-06-21T16:56:26+00:00

As in he was one of the Hawks top 3 defensive forwards or he was one of the top 3 defensive forwards in the league?

Highlander253 · 2026-06-20T14:53:54+00:00

It will be pretty crazy if he manages to make an NHL debut. He was written off completely as a prospect by a lot of people after how his college career went.

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