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		<title>Next Up- Free Agency</title>
		<description>Discuss Next Up- Free Agency</description>
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			<title>Spezzafan19 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12454</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Athony Stewart is 6'3 230 pounds might be a good third liner or second liner only 26 years old worth a gamble.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Spezzafan19</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:22:49 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12454</guid>
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			<title>WeAreSensFans! says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12448</link>
			<description><![CDATA[since everyone's doing it, i'd like to see 9 Milan Michalek - 19 Jason Spezza -16 Bobby Butler 28 Nikita Filitov - 21 Brooks Laich -11 Alfie 12 Mika Zibanejad - 24 Stephan Da Costa -60 Mark Stone 52 Colin Greening - 15 Zach Smith - 26 Ryan Shannon spare/ Winchester 4 Chris Phillips - 2 Jared Cowen 7 David Rundblad - 65 Erik Karlsson 36 David Hale - 55 Sergei Gonchar spare/ Matt Carkner 41 Craig Anderson 29 Ty Conklin]]></description>
			<dc:creator>WeAreSensFans!</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:51:53 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12448</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12440</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I'm going on Thursday evening as well.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:14:53 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12440</guid>
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			<title>WeAreSensFans! says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12439</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We Have some great prospects to see this year, and maybe make the team. da costa, mark stone a good look after last seasons performance. Can't wait to see these guys hit preseason and see some other prospects in our system. foligno and regin will have to earn their spots, or risk being shipped out for younger talent]]></description>
			<dc:creator>WeAreSensFans!</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:12:39 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12439</guid>
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			<title>MoeDozer says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12431</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ yeah its for season ticket holders]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MoeDozer</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:44:04 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12431</guid>
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			<title>WantEggRoll says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12428</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'll be heading to the event on Thursday June 30th, there is suppose to be some time of meet and greet going on after 8:00pm I believe.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>WantEggRoll</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:36:21 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12428</guid>
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			<title>MoeDozer says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12427</link>
			<description><![CDATA[anyone planning on heading to the development camp this week? i for sure will catch next weeks 3 on 3 tournament.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MoeDozer</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:31:02 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12427</guid>
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			<title>Andrews Theory says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12424</link>
			<description><![CDATA[no thank you to lalime. it kills me that anyone would even suggest it. he is the definition of choke and each of us ate enuf shit from leafs fans when we lost to the leafs an devils even though we were clearly the better team. bring back auld... hes a team guy, veteran leader and a lifelong backup.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andrews Theory</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:21:35 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12424</guid>
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			<title>Andrews Theory says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12423</link>
			<description><![CDATA[clearly we have two significant wild cards up front heading into this season in filatov and da costa. not sure why da costa is overlooked so often but the reality is he was a hot commodity for several nhl teams and he is a point producer.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andrews Theory</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:18:19 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12423</guid>
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			<title>jakester says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12422</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think garon should be our target for backup. Like having a 1B goalie. We should stand pat up front. Unless we can trade for Stastny or sign Richards. Laich and all the others suck eggs big time. This new SENS team should never settle for second best. Here's an observation I think TOOKIE - DORK - And Tyrant Wee are the same guy. When we get fed up with one the other guy shows up all of a sudden. These guys are frustrated LEAFS fans so sad. I think they visit all the sights and dribble on and on. What a LIFE. Anyways stoked about how our SENS are starting to look now. I think FILATOV will figure it out. He wasn't the RUSSIAN captain at the world juniors for nothing - there is a heart in there. He's a proud guy - put up with a lot of crap in COLUMBUS.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jakester</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:46:33 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12422</guid>
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			<title>Mitchell says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12421</link>
			<description><![CDATA[just got a message from chirp on twitter, he says butler and condra have both received Q.O. hopefully they will accept!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mitchell</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:40:04 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12421</guid>
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			<title>conservativeHippie says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12420</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow, sens plex from 1-3:30. Nothing on tsn about him having a concussion.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>conservativeHippie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:39:24 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12420</guid>
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			<title>Jugger says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12419</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey chirp, did you hear anything about filatov's health? Apparently he had a nasty concussion and was out good part of the season. Guy has skills, but I guess is worth the 3rd rounder. Also, I think tomorrow all the prospects are in town?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jugger</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:32:36 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12419</guid>
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			<title>willie_008 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12418</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Not sure if this has been posted or not but pretty nice article here about the Sens draft... well worth a read http://bleacherreport.com/articles/748361-2011-nhl-draft-review-why-the-ottawa-senators-won-big-in-minnesota]]></description>
			<dc:creator>willie_008</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:21:38 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12418</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12417</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Off topic (again) the Leafs (yeah I know) did not qualify 3 players.. two of which were Christian Hanson & Fabian Brunnstrum. A few years ago.. Brunnstrum sold himself to the highest bidder. Dallas does not want him. Now neither does Toronto.. Is he done in the NHL? Wasn't Hanson a sought after college UFA? Is it the players or the teams they played on?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:21:09 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12417</guid>
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			<title>conservativeHippie says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12416</link>
			<description><![CDATA[John Q: I don't dispute that for one second. In fact, I know full well that at the end of the day, it is the third line that wins playoffs. However, you missed my point...you asked why people were obsessing over the top 6. I answered why they were. I am more confident than most around here. Replace Elliott with Anderson, which of course happened, and I would bet would would have been at least 10 points higher than where we finished. Now, add a healthy alfie and (hopefully) better year from some players that had their worst year ever, and we are fighting for a playoff spot. Have I mentioned the coach yet? Have a couple of breakouts from Regin, butler, etc and a "standard" year from the vets and we are in the playoffs. I refuse to believe that the team became an expansion team in one year. Not saying we are cup bound, but we are FAR away from needing to throw in the towel in June!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>conservativeHippie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:20:21 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12416</guid>
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			<title>sensarmy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12415</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ You want 5 teams worse than the Sens, try NYI, Edmonton, Florida, Toronto, Colorado, Winnipeg, Minnesota and that's just to start. I'd say Montreal is worse, but the goaltending and coaching there make it debatable. I don't see how you can expect bottom 3-5 when we finished 5th worst last year with no goalie and a good amount of injuries and 1 attitude problem. No Alfie for part of this year would be just like no Alfie for part of last year, we can deal with it. I'll be so happy when the sens shut both of you up this season! Sorry but you are so wrong: Isles had 5 20+ goal scorers, almost 3 30+ (JT had 29) Edmonton is in the same boat as us. Being stacked in one position but dry in the other. Colorado is a very nice team, just fell apart for some reason. Also wouldn't have been as bad without Elliot]]></description>
			<dc:creator>sensarmy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:14:42 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12415</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12414</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Do they even know who drafted who? Leafs got truculence in Biggs.... Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg drafted scoring & skill.. Do those sports writers & sportscasters know anything outside of Toronto?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:13:24 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12414</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12413</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Last I heard (or read) a few weeks ago.. he is not medically cleared yet. I like the way he plays.. but is his health as issue going forward.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:10:24 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12413</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12412</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I'm not obsessing with the top 6 -- but facts are the facts -- at this moment they are what they are. This team is re-building and eventually that situation will be rectified, however.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:08:57 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12412</guid>
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			<title>Seelz says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12411</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I will be pretty disappointed if Cowen and Runblad both don't get full minutes with Carkner as the 7th. Obviously that won't always be the case but that should be the idea.. If Kuba can't be moved buy his ass out!!!......... ...... How much do we owe him still?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Seelz</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:07:26 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12411</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12410</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Since he deleted the first 'tweet' I assume he was more of glad he's the hell out of here. I'm not going to dwell on it.. but I took his first one as being very negative.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:06:35 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12410</guid>
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			<title>WantEggRoll says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12409</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I love how it says that "when Winnipeg went off the board" did this guy even watch the draft? Ottawa selected before Winnipeg.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>WantEggRoll</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:02:15 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12409</guid>
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			<title>m410 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12408</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A little off topic, but thought I should share this. Just read a National Post article where they rate all the Canadian teams on draft day. This Toronto-centric publication of course gave the Leafs an A, and the Sens a C-.....I found that laughable, considering every other expert and publication I've read up on gives the Sens top marks. LOL....Can't wait for free agency and can't wait for the season to begin.... and one day we'll see the fruit of this draft and it will be good times for us!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>m410</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:50:10 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12408</guid>
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			<title>John Q. Spartan says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12407</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I think your missing the point guy. This isn't NHL 11 or fantasy hockey. Having an all-star top six is nice, but almost guarantees you will have SERIOUS holes somewhere else on your roster. I'd much rather Ottawa focus on getting a good young team that all pulls in the same direction, and is solid from top to bottom. That includes forwards top and bottom six, dmen and goalies (see Boston). That goes double, considering we are just beginning to rebuild our roster with all kinds of young kids coming into the system. I'm not exactly sure how anyone could argue about such a thing...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>John Q. Spartan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:49:09 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12407</guid>
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			<title>Al2 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12406</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Back to UFA goalie. Given that we have a lot of back to back games on schedule, the backup goalie may be playing a lot. I think we need someone who can play a lot, but be OK not playing a lot. Thanks (a lot)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Al2</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:47:11 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12406</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12405</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The chemistry was horrible, look for a turnaround this year on offense, while we might not be stacked on top 6 forwards, we're stacked with PMD and I fully expect for us to be in the middle of the pack when it comes to goals scored.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:41:47 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12405</guid>
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			<title>Fish says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12404</link>
			<description><![CDATA[@tsn_wally: B Murray didn't qualify them so they could try and find a team that would give them a shot at the NHL. It was more of a favor and a nice move Who is he referring to? Anyone know who wasn't qualified?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Fish</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:41:11 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12404</guid>
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			<title>conservativeHippie says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12403</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wow...you folks can thumbs down all you wish. The fact of the matter is that our offense was terrible. Could have been the system, could have been the goalie, could have been the injuries. Fact remains, our offense was ranked 29th out of 30 teams...of course fans will look for an upgrade on offense!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>conservativeHippie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:36:45 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12403</guid>
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			<title>Senut says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12402</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'd like to see Garon as the backup.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Senut</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:24:38 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12402</guid>
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			<title>conservativeHippie says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12401</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some of you people need to stop obsessing about our top six forwards and what they look like, as compared to other teams. Well, when your offense last year was one of the leagues worst, that tends to happen :)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>conservativeHippie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:18:16 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12401</guid>
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			<title>hassan says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12400</link>
			<description><![CDATA[i think conklin is a pretty decent backup to have, he did prove that with the pens and detroit. i would like the sens to get fleischmann, although he is as enigmatic as they come.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>hassan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:05:25 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12400</guid>
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			<title>senskarlsson57 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12399</link>
			<description><![CDATA[will everybody shut up about Umberger's comment on the trade...he didnt say anything bad. All he said was: "Great work by Scott Howson to get a 3rd round pick for Filatov.. #teamsgettingbe tter" then added: "Great opportunity for filatov to start over.. wish him best of luck, good kid. Good move for us to improve prospects" Source: http://www.tweeting-athletes.com/index.cfm?AthleteID=11950]]></description>
			<dc:creator>senskarlsson57</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:57:27 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12399</guid>
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			<title>MoeDozer says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12398</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ i was shocked to find that the goalie o'connor is 6'6... i assume these are the guys to be in net for elmira and bingo sometime?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MoeDozer</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:54:54 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12398</guid>
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			<title>John Q. Spartan says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12397</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some of you people need to stop obsessing about our top six forwards and what they look like, as compared to other teams. First of all, we have just begun rebuilding/reto oling. Secondly, take a look at Boston's top six. It's not like they are the best in the league. But they were the best all-round team with solid defense and goaltending. You can obsess about the top 6 forwards all day long, I'll be obsessing about our top 12 forwards, our top 6 dmen and our best two goalies. Chumps. Great draft btw. Zibanejad, Noesen, Puempel, Prince and Filatov. Can't wait to see what Hockeysfuture.c om has to say about or depth now.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>John Q. Spartan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:50:41 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12397</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12396</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I love my Sens but let's face it - their top 3 in Spezza, Alfie & Michalek can't stay healthy for a full season. Butler has played about 30 NHL games. He has great potential but still basically a rookie. Filatov -- what do we have with him? Regin or Foligno.. right now are either of these two legimate top 6 forwards. I really like them both but I have to be realistic. NO to any more 3rd or 4th line players. The young guys will fill the roles around Neil, Winchester, & Foligno or Regin. The Sens really need a 2nd line centre. But what UFA's are out there that are good enough to do the job, other than Richards, Laich. I don't want Murray to 'settle'. Go with what you have & let it be as it shall be. Next off-season will be better UFA's or RFA's for which some teams won't have cap room. You know that with the cap going up 5M there will be some stupid GM's that will go to the cap & get in trouble in 2012/13.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:45:32 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12396</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12395</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Is he still the Sens property though. He walked out and went back to Russia when he had to go back to Bingo when he thought he should be in the NHL.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12395</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12394</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ But they also gave an A+ to Philly for Couturier, A+ to Boston for Hamilton, A+ to Toronto for Biggs + the trade up in the draft..]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:31:23 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12394</guid>
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			<title>MM41966 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12393</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi Chirp, The Pens did not qualify Tyler Kennedy and the Flyers did not qualify Dan Carcillo. Do you think Bryan Murray could be interested in these players? Thank you and keep up the great work.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MM41966</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:27:26 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12393</guid>
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			<title>fireball8992 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12392</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ It has since been erased by him.... but more or less Umberger said... he is glad Howson got a 3rd round pick for that guy.. and that Columbus is a better team now. In my mind... okay he did not like him... but too do it publicly like that..... CLASSLESS in my books. His next tweet was wishing Filatov the best of luck, said he was a good kid that really needed a fresh start. You are joking right? Or am I dumb today. What a hypocrite.. Nope here it is (left this one up on his twitter): "Great opportunity for filatov to start over.. wish him best of luck, good kid. Good move for us to improve prospects"]]></description>
			<dc:creator>fireball8992</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:26:22 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12392</guid>
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			<title>jasonontheoldsenschirp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12391</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Interesting how Don Brennan compared Mika Zibanejad to Mike Fisher. I can bet the house that Brennan has never even seen Z play, and is basing his assumption on a couple of youtube videos. This http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Columnists/Brennan/2008/06/21/5947311-sun.html is what Brennan thought of Erik Karlsson when he was drafted. Wonder if he changed his opinion. Moral of the story, don't listen to those knuckleheads from the Sun. Their ridiculous.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jasonontheoldsenschirp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:25:56 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12391</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12390</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ It has since been erased by him.... but more or less Umberger said... he is glad Howson got a 3rd round pick for that guy.. and that Columbus is a better team now. In my mind... okay he did not like him... but too do it publicly like that..... CLASSLESS in my books. His next tweet was wishing Filatov the best of luck, said he was a good kid that really needed a fresh start. You are joking right? Or am I dumb today. What a hypocrite..]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:20:20 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12390</guid>
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			<title>conor smythe says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12389</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ not to mention leaving out PP, PK, Faceoffs, and other intangibles. top-6 doesnt mean a thing if all your PK units are made up of bottom-6 players. and without an predetermined top-6, I can garantee you the compete level on our squad will be higher that 25+ other teams in the league. Theres minutes to be earned on our team. You can't say that about every team in the league.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>conor smythe</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:18:15 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12389</guid>
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			<title>Round Leaf says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12388</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tyrant You can't compare our top 6 to other teams' because it isn't finalized yet. Even if you look at last years rosters, the argument is void because we have a completely different coaching staff in place. Also, I noticed that you left goaltending AND coaching out. These are two areas that the we definitely have a leg up over most teams.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Round Leaf</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:56:56 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12388</guid>
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			<title>NotwinninforM­acKinnon says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12387</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Quoting ShaunK: On the Filatov thing, I'm worried that without any other Russians on the team, he's going to feel isolated. How is his English? His mom is English teacher he is fluent]]></description>
			<dc:creator>NotwinninforM­acKinnon</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:53:18 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12387</guid>
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			<title>DrSens says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12386</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ gonchar is russian +1 to johne for beating me to it]]></description>
			<dc:creator>DrSens</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:52:58 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12386</guid>
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			<title>CohMa says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12385</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Gonchar? He's fluent in English.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>CohMa</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:50:07 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12385</guid>
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			<title>conservativeHippie says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12384</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Oh...also in regards to filatov's English...his messages on his spingform(?) site seems to be good...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>conservativeHippie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:46:33 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12384</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12383</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Gonchar?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:43:58 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12383</guid>
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			<title>ShaunK says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12382</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the Filatov thing, I'm worried that without any other Russians on the team, he's going to feel isolated. How is his English?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>ShaunK</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:43:31 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12382</guid>
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			<title>Sensnation says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12381</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Good thing it's a team sport and based on 12 forwards, 6 D and 2 goalies then. It's enough to take this crap from Tookie, but you too, maybe you guys can start your own website for the pessimists cause I'm definitely tired of hearing it. You want 5 teams worse than the Sens, try NYI, Edmonton, Florida, Toronto, Colorado, Winnipeg, Minnesota and that's just to start. I'd say Montreal is worse, but the goaltending and coaching there make it debatable. I don't see how you can expect bottom 3-5 when we finished 5th worst last year with no goalie and a good amount of injuries and 1 attitude problem. No Alfie for part of this year would be just like no Alfie for part of last year, we can deal with it. I'll be so happy when the sens shut both of you up this season!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sensnation</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:31:33 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12381</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12380</link>
			<description><![CDATA[LOL http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie - RT @OnFrozenPond: RFAs Michal Repik, Niclas Bergfors, Steve Bernier, Byron Bitz officially cut loose by #FlaPanthers http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie - RT @adater: Avs do not qualify Brian Elliott, Phillipe Dupuis: http://t.co/A3S0M6I via @denverpost Better believe we should be interested in Bergfors.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:30:35 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12380</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12379</link>
			<description><![CDATA[@Tyrant And goaltending isn't even a part of the equation? Anyone can make up a retarded argument when you leave out key points. I'm not sure if you and Tookie are sens fans or if leaf nation rejected ya'll and you're still trying to find a home.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:29:52 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12379</guid>
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			<title>NotwinninforM­acKinnon says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12378</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jets did not qualify Anthony Stewart i think he would be a solid 3rd line player for us with Smith and Folingo .. stewart 6'2 240 pounds 14 goals last year]]></description>
			<dc:creator>NotwinninforM­acKinnon</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:29:47 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12378</guid>
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			<title>TheTyrantWee says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12377</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators Top-6F are better than: 1. Florida (Maybe) 2. Nashville Ottawa Senators Top-4D are better than: 1. Carolina 2. Colorado 3. Columbus 4. Dallas 5. Edmonton 6. Florida 7. Minnesota 8. New Jersey 9. Islanders 10. Tampa Bay Just taking a quick look at rosters before free agency this is where I'd say on paper the Sens are better. In terms of top six forwards we're better than almost nobody. In terms of defense I'd have to give the benefit of the doubt that Ottawa has a better group than about 10 current NHL rosters. However those rosters will probably fill up a little bit over free agency and some will inevitably pass Ottawa.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>TheTyrantWee</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:25:52 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12377</guid>
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			<title>Mitchell says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12376</link>
			<description><![CDATA[according to the schedule & roster for development camp http://senators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=69924 Bobby Butler and Erik Condra are not on the schedule. Though no one but Stephane Da Costa has played any nhl games in the regular season last year. maybe that has something to do with it.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mitchell</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12376</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12375</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Canadian hockey fans rejoice! - Pierre McGuire Now Belongs To NBC http://t.co/bkQj3RE]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:18:38 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12375</guid>
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			<title>MoeDozer says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12374</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ it is the official filatov. it was comfirmed by CBJ a while back]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MoeDozer</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:13:14 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12374</guid>
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			<title>TheTyrantWee says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12373</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It seems most fans forget the Ottawa Senators won't be the only team improving this off-season. In fact Ottawa should be improving nearly the least of all teams in the NHL. We're not in a position to be spending big on free agents. Save the cap room for our young players as they develop. On paper the Senators right now are a bottom five team in the NHL. If Alfie isn't healthy and back to normal than we're probably bottom three if not worse. Anderson is really the only reason Ottawa didn't lose the vast majority of their remaining games. How long he can keep that kind of stellar play up for is anybodies guess. Try to find 5 - Top Four D and Top Six F groups worse than Ottawa's. It's not easy to do.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>TheTyrantWee</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:12:30 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12373</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12372</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://twitter.com/wyshynski - RT @JoshuaCooper: #preds opt not to re-sign steve sullivan http://bit.ly/kNoruw #nhl]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:06:24 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12372</guid>
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			<title>Mitchell says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12371</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://senators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=69924 schedule and roster]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mitchell</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:04:12 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12371</guid>
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			<title>NotwinninforM­acKinnon says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12370</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whats the chances of Ilya Zubov coming back ? Filatov says he has already talked to him about it ... They are friends ..]]></description>
			<dc:creator>NotwinninforM­acKinnon</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:03:24 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12370</guid>
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			<title>Floridasensfan says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12369</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Also very interested how he does at camp, I wonder where his development is, he is the one possible sleeper we have that could play on a top line. Seems like he is 100% dedicated to make the NHL, he is going to either play for the sens this year or Bingo from what I hear.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Floridasensfan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:58:37 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12369</guid>
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			<title>fireball8992 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12368</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ It's his rights. He's a UFA on Friday if they don't get him signed. Chicago obviously wasn't going to get him signed.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>fireball8992</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:37:19 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12368</guid>
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			<title>jasonontheoldsenschirp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12367</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I wanna see Murray make some moves!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jasonontheoldsenschirp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:36:09 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12367</guid>
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			<title>MM41966 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12366</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I agree with you, the Sens should sign Laich and Ryder.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MM41966</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:35:56 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12366</guid>
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			<title>Graydon86 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12365</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We should grab Ryder And Laich...would give us a killer 3 lines And who wouldn't want them in the dressing room both are classy guys]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Graydon86</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:29:01 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12365</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12364</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://twitter.com/reporterchris - It continues: The #panthers acquire Tomas Kopecky from Chicago for seventh-round pick.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:28:52 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12364</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12363</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tookie is a real fan, lets pack our bags and go home before the season begins.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:20:37 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12363</guid>
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			<title>Floridasensfan says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12362</link>
			<description><![CDATA[give tookie a break, we do not all live on here, I am sure when he does he will respond. If I were him I would want to wait to see who we get and loose in FA]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Floridasensfan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:14:54 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12362</guid>
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			<title>NotwinninforM­acKinnon says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12361</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey Chirp Did Butler and Condra get there Q offers ?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>NotwinninforM­acKinnon</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:14:10 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12361</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12360</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have been at the last 3 or 4 development camps and Lyamin has not been there. But Bashkirov (I think that was his name) came over last year. Lyamin is from Moscow... same as Filatov... they have both played on CKSA Moscow... is that a coincidence or another Russion that the Sens convinced to come over this year.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:11:46 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12360</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12359</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Here is the list of prospects at the development camp Forwards: Cannone, Pat; Caporusso, Louie; Costello, Jeff; Cowick, Corey; Culek, Jakub; Da Costa, Stephane; Dzingel, Ryan; Dziurzynski, David; Grant, Derek; Hamilton, Wacey; Hoffman, Mike; Kramer, Darren; McCormick, Max; Noesen, Stefan; Pageau, Jean-Gabriel; Peltz, Brad; Petersson, André; Prince, Shane; Puempel, Matt; Silfverberg, Jakob; Sorensen, Marcus; Stone, Mark; Zibanejad, Mika Defense Aneloski, Bryce; Blood, Ben; Borowiecki, Mark Claesson, Fredrik; Cowen, Jared; Fransoo, Jordan Lyamin, Kirill; Rundblad, David; Wideman, Chris Wiercioch, Patrick Goaltenders (who are these guys?) Greenham, Scott; Janecyk, Adam; O’Connor, Matt No Greening, Butler, Condra, Lehner, Daugavins, Kellar... I guess they wanted them to rest up or maybe some of them have their limit of 3 (I think) development camps they can attend.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:59:13 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12359</guid>
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			<title>NotwinninforM­acKinnon says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12358</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sportsnet reports Stamkos "NOT" close to deal, offer sheets coming July 1? ..How awesome would it be Stamkos and Spezza together ..]]></description>
			<dc:creator>NotwinninforM­acKinnon</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:58:31 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12358</guid>
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			<title>Sensnation says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12357</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Let's analyze the teams: Shoe-ins - Washington, Boston, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Tampa Bay Crap pile - Florida, NYI, Winnipeg, Toronto Competing for a playoff spot - Philly, Buffalo, NYR, Ottawa, Carolina and maybe Montreal So a 3 in 6 shot to take one of the final 3 playoff spots, or 50% chance :) I think that falls about right with the odds, and I believe we will fall on the right side of those odds! Go Sens GO! (Obviously this is without UFA consideration)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sensnation</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:52:43 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12357</guid>
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			<title>-zs says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12356</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I have seen him play, and I also believe he is lights out. I'm not saying that he is bad. But, Sean Couturier put up nearly the same point totals, (in the 2009-2010 season) as an under ager. AND was a +62 rather than a -2. I'm not one to put much into +/-, but that is no coincidence. My point is, everyone thought Couturier was unreal in his underage year, and he got drafted 8th this year. Hard to project even next year for these kids, let alone that they will be all stars in the NHL. Having said that, I do agree he looks amazing, just not ready to give the 1st overall yet.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>-zs</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:41:18 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>PraiseAlfie84 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12355</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ THe AHL is not the NHL...I was extremely happy for Bingo and how well they played down the stretch and in the post season but that same team would be in last place if they played 82 NHL games. We have the right pieces but it's gonna take time for them to fit... Everybody was quite fine when we are all saying at the end of game 82 of this past season that it might be another year or 2 before we get playoff hockey again, just cause we had a great draft isn't going to make our team instantly better. We will for sure place better than we did last year, I have no doubt, but I'm not getting my hopes up for the playoffs just yet....]]></description>
			<dc:creator>PraiseAlfie84</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:40:55 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12355</guid>
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			<title>miguel says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12353</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Must of been a fake Tookie, the real Tookie is NEVER wrong. I put out a challenge to him earlier to put his money where his mouth is and he is gone...must be scared so I will repeat it here: you have been goin on about the Sens not making the playoffs, and even sayint that the Leafs look better the the Sens right now?!?!?!? I say they make the playoffs. if they do, you admit that you know nothing, and if they dont then I will admit I know nothing, Loser takes on the name: Iknownothingabo uthockey are you in? or scared? this is intended for Tookie, are you in???]]></description>
			<dc:creator>miguel</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:34:52 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12353</guid>
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			<title>Patrick1 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12352</link>
			<description><![CDATA[@PraiseAlfie84 The baby Sens didn't have a chance at the beginning of the year either - we know what happened there. To be honest, with the new coaching staff, the new style, a much better goalie and a good mix of vets and young guys, I say we make the playoffs. Time will tell.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Patrick1</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:34:06 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12352</guid>
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			<title>Patrick1 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12351</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Draft grades ... Sens get an A. One of many, I know, but it's nice to see the love. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/747871-2011-nhl-draft-grades-for-every-nhl-team-throughout-the-first-round/page/8]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Patrick1</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:31:02 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12351</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12350</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Travis Yost is saying the Sens did not qualify -- Potulny, Bass or Bailey. Really surprised with Bass.. great character, hard working guy. I guess too much going into the lineup this year coming out from junior, college or Elmira -- Petersson, Wacey Hamilton, Cannone, Caporusso & most likely Da Costa... someone had to go to make room for the 3 or 4 coming in. Also -- who won't sign the contract?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:28:09 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12350</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12349</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Must of been a fake Tookie, the real Tookie is NEVER wrong.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:20:09 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12349</guid>
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			<title>CaMo says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12348</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whenever Tookie is proven wrong he disappears.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>CaMo</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:18:47 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12348</guid>
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			<title>Johne says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12347</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think last years success at the end of the season was a preview of things to come. Young players that aren't content with taking a paycheck home, they're hungry to win. Now that alone won't win you a cup, but a healthy Spezza and a healthy Alfy in a new offensive system run by MacL could be a recipe for success. GO SENS GO!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Johne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:11:20 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12347</guid>
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			<title>PraiseAlfie84 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12346</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Sens have about a 70% chance of missing the playoffs this year I would say. We have a lot of young unproven talent coming into their first full NHL year. The future looks bright but we have some holes to fill.... The 30% chance I give to them is if Anderson puts on a clinic all year. Not trying to be a downer but realistically we gotta wait for these young guns to develop in the NHL....Takes at least 1 full season...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>PraiseAlfie84</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:04:53 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12346</guid>
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			<title>fireball8992 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12345</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ It has since been erased by him.... but more or less Umberger said... he is glad Howson got a 3rd round pick for that guy.. and that Columbus is a better team now. In my mind... okay he did not like him... but too do it publicly like that..... CLASSLESS in my books. His next tweet was wishing Filatov the best of luck, said he was a good kid that really needed a fresh start.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>fireball8992</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:04:42 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12345</guid>
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			<title>oakster15 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12344</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ switch foligno/michale k add condra bring up Rundblad for sure and maybe cowen also. lee or carkner go through waivers and play in the AHL as call ups Time to let the kids play]]></description>
			<dc:creator>oakster15</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:54:20 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12344</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12343</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ It has since been erased by him.... but more or less Umberger said... he is glad Howson got a 3rd round pick for that guy.. and that Columbus is a better team now. In my mind... okay he did not like him... but too do it publicly like that..... CLASSLESS in my books.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:52:10 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12343</guid>
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			<title>miguel says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12342</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Thats not very hard to do, the Leafs were better than us last year... ...Right now we have a pathetic top 6, with a decent D corps that still needs development. We have a solid goalie. Filatov Spezza Butler Michalek Regin/Foligno Alfie That is pretty bad, that has to be one of the most injury prone top 6 I've ever seen. ok Tookie time to put your money where your mouth is. you have been goin on about the Sens not making the playoffs, and even sayint that the Leafs look better the the Sens right now?!?!?!? I say they make the playoffs. if they do, you admit that you know nothing, and if they dont then I will admit I know nothing, Loser takes on the name: Iknownothingabo uthockey are you in? or scared? this is intended for Tookie, are you in???]]></description>
			<dc:creator>miguel</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:48:02 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12342</guid>
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			<title>miguel says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12341</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We'll see how the year goes but don't expect to see Murray act like we won't be much better than we were last season Thats not very hard to do, the Leafs were better than us last year... The guys we picked this year wont play for another 2 years. Right now we have a pathetic top 6, with a decent D corps that still needs development. We have a solid goalie. Filatov Spezza Butler Michalek Regin/Foligno Alfie That is pretty bad, that has to be one of the most injury prone top 6 I've ever seen. ok Tookie time to put your money where your mouth is. you have been goin on about the Sens not making the playoffs, and even sayint that the Leafs look better the the Sens right now?!?!?!? I say they make the playoffs. if they do, you admit that you know nothing, and if they dont then I will admit I know nothing, Loser takes on the name: Iknownothingabo uthockey are you in? or scared?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>miguel</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:44:14 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12341</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12340</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I would say all of them except Bailey. Unless they know Potulny and Daugavins are going to Europe. I hope they sign for at least a year or two... you never know they may get a chance at the NHL.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:43:53 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12340</guid>
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			<title>CohMa says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12339</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey Chirp, Do you know if Andre Petersson will be competing for a roster spot this year? I can't find anything saying he's signed to HV71 in SEL for another year. Is he still having back problems? I was really excited about this guy a couple years ago, after his WJ's performance, but he hasn't seemed to have developed as I hoped.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>CohMa</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:42:41 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12339</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12338</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I believe Murray did say, before the draft, that he was working on contracts for both. I'm interested in knowing what he does with Potulny, and Daugavins.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:40:43 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12338</guid>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12337</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Agreed that there's no need to bottom out. I hope however than any FA signing (of any significance/co st) is only for a guy that will be around 2-3 years from now and still productive - and then only if it's a guy we couldn't get the same level of player a few years from now. So to me that's Laich at a reasonable price or a guy like Richards or Jokinen for some stupid cheap price (which will never happen). If I'm Murray I make a some fair offers to those guys, find a cheap goalie and leave it at that. If any of the three seem interested pitch them on the city, the organization etc, but don't up the offer much. There's no point in spending to the cap just yet - let Melnyk rest his checkbook for a season or two until we really need to max out. And if we're approaching the deadline we sell - no matter what. If someone wants Kuba, Gonchar etc we happily take their draft picks from them. DO NOT BUY AT THE DEADLINE.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:39:54 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12337</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12336</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I think I read or heard somewhere that Richards would prefer not to go somewhere where there is a lot of media pressure. If true, you would think the big market teams are out. I think the reason why he would not waive his no-trade was that he was going to July 1st.... and did not want to see other teams waste picks/prospects on him -- when he most likely would not be going there. Personally 99.9% chance he does not come to Ottawa... but if he did.. how pissed of with Burkie be?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:38:31 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12336</guid>
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			<title>PraiseAlfie84 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12335</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Yes they usually dont announce them after 5pm, only 2 more hours to go! My bad! I thought we would've heard something before 5...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>PraiseAlfie84</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:36:48 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12335</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12334</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Condra on the 3rd line.... Kuba with Karlsson = FAIL]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:35:31 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12334</guid>
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			<title>gauts26 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12333</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Nice list of prospects we now have in the system. A+ Murray Is Kirill Lyamin still considered a prospect, will he come to north america????]]></description>
			<dc:creator>gauts26</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:34:14 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12333</guid>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12332</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Disagree... Butler will be in Ottawa NOT in Binghamton.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:33:46 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12332</guid>
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			<title>Rundbladsson says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/341-next-up-free-agency#comment-12331</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Didn't hear what'd he say? Link?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Rundbladsson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:33:45 -0500</pubDate>
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