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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 25/08/2026

Trump admits he himself made last minute demands to change the deal he announced 3 days prior. His word means nothing and he seems proud of it. www.cnn.com/2026/08/25/b...

Trump suggested in a brief call with CNN’s Jim Sciutto that the US had added conditions in the 11th hour.

“That sounds like me,” Trump responded when asked about Canadian officials’ assertions that the US made late-stage demands, adding, “they have to pay a fair amount. And if they don’t pay a fair amount, we won’t make a deal. That’s fine.”

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 17/08/2026

I think it clearly states that you must opt in to get CDIC insurance and it even states in the FAQ that if you do opt in your money will actually be "held in trust with one or more CDIC member institutions." and not with KOHO.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 17/08/2026

Furthermore, where they list the plans they also clearly state that CIDC insurance isn't automatic and you must opt-in. Could someone be misled? Sure, but only people who blindly signup for anything and just send money anywhere without spending 3 minutes reading about what they are signing up for.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 17/08/2026

This is the most important paragraph in the article, specifically the last sentence. Once you understand that Trump will always do whatever he wants and is never bound by even his own past deals/agreements then it is easy to come to Justin's conclusion that 'no deal' is the only logical response.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 16/08/2026

No CNN, Trump cited his friendship with Russia, Iran, and China ally and dictator of nuclear armed North Korea Kim Jong Un as the reason to abandon long time ally South Korea.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 15/08/2026

From now on all new US Navy ships must look like one these.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 13/08/2026

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 04/08/2026

I think the wasps re-colonized it which then attracted a skunk who enjoy eating wasp larvae but had to dig a much wider hole for access. About 4-5 weeks ago I saw a family of skunks in my back yard (one adult grown). This is the only picture I could get. They move faster than you might think.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 04/08/2026

Found this hole in my front lawn today. My theory behind it is crazy. It started as a chipmunk hole, probably from last year. A month ago I noticed wasps colonized it. I sprayed and thought I killed them. This morning this large hole showed up. That's a standard rake for size comparison.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 02/07/2026

Blake Coleman, traded to the Wild, is a very good two-way winger. He is a good puck possession player, defends well, good on PK, can provide secondary scoring, works hard, is a good skater and leader with plenty of experience. www.thestanleycap.com/players/blak...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Vincent Trocheck, traded to Utah, is a good two-way center that does most things average to above average and is very good on faceoffs and can handle tougher matchups. Ideal second line center, who will trend to a 3rd line center as he ages. www.thestanleycap.com/players/vinc...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Vincent Desharnais is a big defenseman who can defend but provides no offense at all. $4.2Mx4 is an expensive contract but he'll have to battle the Tkachuk's and friends in the playoffs. www.thestanleycap.com/players/vinc...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Schenn to VAN for $2.25M. I was going to ask why would anyone sign Schenn but I guess if you plan on tanking, he can help accomplish that. www.thestanleycap.com/players/luke...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Tyson Foerster will sign a contract extension (8x$7M) with Philadelphia. Foerster has an elite shot and can score goals with ease. He needs to play with a playmaker but he is going to make a career scoring goals. I wouldn't rule out 40 goal seasons for him. www.thestanleycap.com/players/tyso...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Nico Hischier signed a $11.7M/yr extension with NJ. Hischier is an elite two-way center that you need to win Stanley Cups. It's surprising that NJ hasn't had the success players like him usually have and honestly, a failure of management. www.thestanleycap.com/players/nico...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Luostarinen signs a big 8 year $5MAAV contract extension in Florida. Luostarinen is a really nice bottom six player (border line middle-six) who plays a good puck possession game and can provide some secondary scoring and decent defensive play. www.thestanleycap.com/players/eetu...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Lybushkin is mostly a salary dump for Dallas. He can defend/PK a little but he is an overpaid #6/7 D.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

I like the Bourque acquisition for Nashville. Bourque is a young middle-six offensive oriented but smallish center. He's probably a middle six player right now but I think there may be another level he can get to and become a solid second line guy. www.thestanleycap.com/players/mavr...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Nic Robertson is a good middle six winger, shooter more than a playmaker with a good shot. I realize the Leafs were trying to save money here but this is a steal for Pittsburgh. PIT gets a quality young asset cheaply. www.thestanleycap.com/players/nich...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 01/07/2026

Jeremy Lauzon is big and an above average skater. That's about it. www.thestanleycap.com/players/jere...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 30/06/2026

I was with the Calgary Flames when we drafted Connor Zary in 2020. Six years later he has struggled to break out and now sees himself as a trade candidate. I think in the right situation he can still be a quality middle-six forward. www.thestanleycap.com/players/conn...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 27/06/2026

Brandon Carlo, acquired by St. Louis, is a defense first shutdown/PK right shot right side defenseman. At this point in his career he is trending from a second pair to a #5 D due to his lack of offense skills. www.thestanleycap.com/players/bran...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 27/06/2026

Dorofeyev traded to Rangers? I didn't see that one coming. Dorofeyev is a pure goal scorer. He has 92 career goals and just 57 assists. His overall game is fine, but his value is all in his scoring ability. www.thestanleycap.com/players/pave...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 27/06/2026

JJ Peterka's last 4 seasons went 32 points, 50 points, 68 points, 47 points. Clearly Peterka's first season in Utah didn't go according to plan for the player or the team. With him reportedly being traded to the Bruins, what went wrong and will he bounce back? www.thestanleycap.com/players/jj-p...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 26/06/2026

I've been seeing rumours that Mathew Barzal is being shopped. Barzal would be an outstanding pickup for any team looking to improve their puck possession game. He is an excellent skater and elite at moving the puck up the ice, one of the best at this. www.thestanleycap.com/players/math...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 26/06/2026

This is Burakovsky's 2023-24 player card. Look at the dramatic drop off in all his offensive ratings in the 5-year trend charts. He went from excellent to below average. This is very odd for a guy who should have been in his prime years.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 26/06/2026

I was once a big fan of Burakovsky's game but he seems to have lost his way in recent years as he has gone from a 61 point player in 2021-22 to back to back 37 and 33 point seasons. Acquisition cost was tiny and he only has one year @ $5.5M so the risk is small. www.thestanleycap.com/players/andr...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 26/06/2026

I am generally not fond of small defensemen but Zellweger has a chance to do well in Buffalo surrounded by giant defensemen. Excellent skater and puck possession player that can hold his own defensively despite his size. www.thestanleycap.com/players/olen...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 26/06/2026

It is highly likely Mason McTavish gets traded today, maybe before I finish this thread, so here are my thoughts. McTavish was drafted 3rd overall in 2021, has 4 years of NHL experience and 5yrs @ $7M AAV remaining on his contract. www.thestanleycap.com/players/maso...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 25/06/2026

Valeri Nichushkin, acquired by the Blue Jackets from Colorado, is a second line winger with good size (6'4", 210lbs) who skates well and has good offensive skills. He has a $6.125M cap hit with 4 years remaining on his contract. www.thestanleycap.com/players/vale...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 25/06/2026

At 36, can Radko Gudas still help an NHL team? Yes, I think so. He's showing signs that age is catching up but he is still a good net-front defender and is still good enough in other aspects of the game that he isn't a major drag on offense and puck possession. www.thestanleycap.com/players/radk...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 25/06/2026

Hendrix Lapierre is a good gamble for the Penguins. He was drafted 22nd overall in 2020 but probably would have gone a bit higher if it weren't for his draft year injury. His offense hasn't developed as expected but he's a useful two-way bottom 6 player. www.thestanleycap.com/players/hend...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 24/06/2026

Drury is a fine player. Useful 3/4C. Ok defensively, will produce a little offence but not anything overly special. Certainly not the kind of player a rebuilding team should be trading prospects for an that is why I don't like this trade for Nashville.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 24/06/2026

Svechkov's upside is probably as a two-way 3C, not unlike the guy he was traded for, Drury, but maybe more offensive upside. He's still a prospect but hasn't yet shown he can be a 3C in the NHL yet. He has some work to do yet.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 24/06/2026

I like the addition of Zachary L'Heureux and Fedor Svechkov for Colorado. I was very high on both these guys in their draft years. L'Heureux has middle six upside, should provide secondary scoring and plays with an edge.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 24/06/2026

Viktor Arvidsson is a player I have always liked, going back to his Nashville days. He's smaller but puts in an honest effort to get the most out of his skillset. He's a 33 year old middle-six UFA RW coming off a 2-yr $4M AAV contract. www.thestanleycap.com/players/vikt...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 24/06/2026

Fans outside of Columbus probably don't know Kirill Marchenko as well as they should. Marchenko is 25 year old right winger with good size, is a good skater, has a very good shot and improving playmaking skills. www.thestanleycap.com/players/kiri...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 24/06/2026

Chicago has a large analytics department. They shouldn't be making trades like this while investing that level of resources into a department whose primary purpose should be to avoid making trades like the one they made with Buffalo today.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 24/06/2026

Crevier is actually a pretty good 2-way defenseman and is a right shot RD which is bonus value. What a bizarre trade for Chicago.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 24/06/2026

Bowman Byram is a good offensive defenseman who average to below average defensively and almost certainly to be overpaid on his next contract. He's a good acquisition for Chicago but the 4th overall price is steep pending other details of the trade.

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 23/06/2026

Jordan Kyrou (acquired by Capitals) is coming off a down year but I love him as a player. If I had a nickel for every times I wished the Flames could have acquired this guy I'd be able to pay for a few nice Alberta steak dinners. www.thestanleycap.com/players/jord...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 23/06/2026

William Eklund, acquired by Ottawa, is a solid puck possession player with good playmaking skills but he is on the small side with average skating ability. He's a nice addition with some potential further growth in his game. www.thestanleycap.com/players/will...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 23/06/2026

Tsyplakov is a big winger who has had one decent year in the NHL and one terrible year. He's pretty meh in my opinion and looks more like a salary dump than someone that can help the Flames. www.thestanleycap.com/players/maks...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 23/06/2026

Nemec is the big name here and the big swings the Flames need to take. Nemec hasn't broken out yet so it is too early to say whether he will live up to his 2nd overall pick expectations as his data thus far in the NHL is decent, but unspectacular. www.thestanleycap.com/players/simo...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 23/06/2026

His production decline shows up clearly in his player card. His Producer, Shooter and Playmaker archetypes have dropped from elite to below average. www.thestanleycap.com/players/elia...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 22/06/2026

Quick Analysis of Darnell Nurse Darnell Nurse is a decidedly average defenseman earning a significantly above average salary and at age 31 is starting the declining years of his career. www.thestanleycap.com/players/darn...

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David Johnson @hockeyanalysis.com · 22/06/2026

5 years @ $4.1M is not a bad deal for Connor Murphy but he may age out sooner than the contract expires. He doesn't provide much offense but is good defensively and can PK. He's probably a #4/5 right now but he'll trend towards a #6 by the end of the contract. www.thestanleycap.com/players/conn...

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