Panthers winger Nathan Horton is apparently unhappy with the team and wants out of Florida, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Horton, 21, is set to become a restricted free agent this summer and the Post claims the Panthers could face problems re-signing him.
Horton's Boston-based agent, Paul Krapelka, said Horton's dissatisfaction stems mostly from the team's inability to build a winner.
"He's frustrated at not winning, like everybody else down there," Krapelka told the paper. "The unhappiness is a matter of frustration with the team.
"He may wear it on his sleeve more than other guys. But at no time have we ever asked he be traded."
Horton and Bobby Orr, who heads the agency Krapelka works for, met with Panthers coach and GM Jacques Martin two weeks ago to discuss Horton's situation.
According to the Post, Krapelka is believed to be attempting to orchestrate an offer sheet from another team that the Panthers could be unwilling to match. Martin had not heard of such a report.
Horton has recorded 15 goals and 23 assists for 38 points in 52 games so far this season with the Panthers. from: www.TheFourthPeriod.com
Hockey Guy Notes: He should be, the have been shitty team scince Horton arrived on in miami and watch for Edmonon, Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal,Calgray, NY Ranger & Islanders make a play for him and he is cheap towards the cap @ $1.07 mill
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Craig Conroy is heading back to Calgary.
The Flames acquired Conroy from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday in exchange for Jamie Lundmark, a fourth-round draft choice in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and a second-round draft choice in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Conroy returns to Calgary where he played in four seasons between 2001 and 2004. He was a member of the Flames' Western Conference championship team during the 2003-04 season and captained the club during the 2002-03 campaign. In 237 regular season games with the Flames he recorded 188 points with 60 goals and 128 assists. During the 03-04 playoffs he added another 17 points including 6 goals in 26 games.
A veteran of 12 NHL seasons, Conroy has twice been a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy while accumulating 411 points in 706 career games with Montreal, St. Louis, Calgary and Los Angeles. Conroy signed as a free agent with Los Angeles on July 6, 2004. In 52 games this season he has recorded 5 goals and 11 assists for 16 points.
Originally drafted by the Montreal Canadiens as their sixth round selection (123rd overall) in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, Conroy was traded to St. Louis in 1996. Calgary first acquired the former U.S. Olympian with a seventh round pick from St. Louis on March 13, 2001 in exchange for Cory Stillman.
Lundmark has played in 39 games with the Flames this season and has four assists and 31 penalty minutes. The Edmonton native has played in 203 career regular season NHL games with the Flames, Phoenix Coyotes and New York Rangers and has 62 points (20g, 42a) and 142 penalty minutes. He has also played in four playoff games, recording one assist and seven penalty minutes.
Hockey Guy Notes: This trade will start the next wacky month of trades and rumors because today is 1 month to the Febuary 27th trade deadline. This a good move for the flames and Lundmark has been a big bust!!
Conroy returns to Calgary where he played in four seasons between 2001 and 2004. He was a member of the Flames' Western Conference championship team during the 2003-04 season and captained the club during the 2002-03 campaign. In 237 regular season games with the Flames he recorded 188 points with 60 goals and 128 assists. During the 03-04 playoffs he added another 17 points including 6 goals in 26 games.
A veteran of 12 NHL seasons, Conroy has twice been a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy while accumulating 411 points in 706 career games with Montreal, St. Louis, Calgary and Los Angeles. Conroy signed as a free agent with Los Angeles on July 6, 2004. In 52 games this season he has recorded 5 goals and 11 assists for 16 points.
Originally drafted by the Montreal Canadiens as their sixth round selection (123rd overall) in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, Conroy was traded to St. Louis in 1996. Calgary first acquired the former U.S. Olympian with a seventh round pick from St. Louis on March 13, 2001 in exchange for Cory Stillman.
Lundmark has played in 39 games with the Flames this season and has four assists and 31 penalty minutes. The Edmonton native has played in 203 career regular season NHL games with the Flames, Phoenix Coyotes and New York Rangers and has 62 points (20g, 42a) and 142 penalty minutes. He has also played in four playoff games, recording one assist and seven penalty minutes.
Hockey Guy Notes: This trade will start the next wacky month of trades and rumors because today is 1 month to the Febuary 27th trade deadline. This a good move for the flames and Lundmark has been a big bust!!
Forsberg ready to leave Philly
Peter Forsberg has agreed to lift his no-trade clause with the Philadelphia Flyers for the purpose of going to a playoff contender.Multiple teams have contacted the Flyers about the possibility of obtaining the two-time Stanley Cup champion, including the Maple Leafs, Canadiens and the Rangers.Under normal circumstances, a player of Forsberg's status could easily land the Flyers a first-round pick and a top prospect, but his health status continues to be an issue for some teams. Sources tell Sportsnet a deal could revolve around a conditional future considerations trade built around Forsberg's performance and if or when he re-signs with the Flyers again in the off season
from:http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070129_120829_4788
Hockey Guy Notes: Watch for Vancouver, Red Wings, Avs, Montreal all make a strong push for him. I think the best bet is Vancouver where his best friend Markus Naslund plays. Vancouver will have to trade 1st rounder, roster player and young player! I know this would happen I know Foppa would not stay on loseing team. Now it is the waiting game.
from:http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070129_120829_4788
Hockey Guy Notes: Watch for Vancouver, Red Wings, Avs, Montreal all make a strong push for him. I think the best bet is Vancouver where his best friend Markus Naslund plays. Vancouver will have to trade 1st rounder, roster player and young player! I know this would happen I know Foppa would not stay on loseing team. Now it is the waiting game.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Here is a All Star Idea
the NHL should play their best against the AHL best.
Since the NHL had a lame ass All star game this year. This would give the AHL best players and up-comeing players time to shine.
It s about time for a change or get rid of the fan voteing!
Since the NHL had a lame ass All star game this year. This would give the AHL best players and up-comeing players time to shine.
It s about time for a change or get rid of the fan voteing!
Serious offer for Smyth
According to a report in the Edmonton Sun, the deal is believed to be a four, five or even six-year contract in the range of $5-million US per season. While Lowe would not confirm the numbers of the offer, he did say it was "longer than three and less than seven" seasons.
from:http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070128_130134_4716
Hockey Guy Notes: About fricken time! Now Kevin Lowe get 2 d-man and your team is set!
from:http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070128_130134_4716
Hockey Guy Notes: About fricken time! Now Kevin Lowe get 2 d-man and your team is set!
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Ducks Make 2 Minor deal
1st one: Jackets dealt forwards Mark Hartigan and Joe Motzko, along with a fourth rounder to the Ducks. In return, the Ducks shipped forwards Zenon Konopka, Curtis Glencross and a conditional draft pick in either the 2007 or 2008 drafts to Columbus.
2nd: forward Shane Endicott from the Nashville Predators for forward Chris Durno.
Hockey Guy Notes: All depth players will not see ice time in the big league this year!.
2nd: forward Shane Endicott from the Nashville Predators for forward Chris Durno.
Hockey Guy Notes: All depth players will not see ice time in the big league this year!.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Rumors from TSN Backchecking
- Rangers are keeping tabs on Flyers C Peter Forsberg for a possible trade, and notes Montreal and Atlanta as possible Eastern Conference rivals that would bid for him as well. The paper also mentions the Ottawa Senators, but that seems unlikely given the Sens depth down the middle. While noting the Wings' interest in Forsberg, the Detroit News says that the Rangers are willing to offer RW Petr Prucha for Forsberg, and that the Rangers have also explored deals for Kings C Craig Conroy and Canucks C Brendan Morrison. The Rangers, Canadiens and Red Wings are the leading candidates to land Forsberg. Vancouver and Colorado are among the dozen or so teams to inquire about the Flyers centre.
- If it's to be believed that the Rangers would offer Prucha (and possibly a pick) for Forsberg, what could the Red Wings or Canadiens offer to compete? Detroit could part with some combination of Jiri Hudler, Johan Franzen or Jason Williams, though Philadelphia would surely get more interested if Niklas Kronwall was available. Montreal would readily offer Sergei Samsonov, but Philly's likely to be more interested in young, inexpensive prospects like Andrei Kostitsyn, Mikhail Grabovski or Kyle Chipchura.
-the Flyers have the following unrestricted free agents who could be available for a deal: Kyle Calder, Mike York, Robert Esche, Todd Fedoruk and Dmitry Afanasenkov. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren told the paper that he will not consider dealing Sami Kapanen.
-Blues D Eric Brewer will be attractive trade bait approaching the trade deadline, possibly even for the Oilers.
-Bruins D Brad Stuart could get moved before the deadline. Both are free agents at season's end.
-Senators D Joe Corvo could go for LW Raffi Torres or RW Joffrey Lupul, though the Oilers are reluctant to take on the remaining three years on Corvo's contract.
-The Hurricanes are going to move a defenceman or two in the coming weeks, once they are all healthy, while adding forward depth.
- The Bruins are dealing, their needs include an energy forward and depth on the blueline.
- That Blues free agents to be Eric Brewer, Keith Tkachuk, Bill Guerin, Jamal Mayers, Radek Dvorak, Jamie Rivers and Manny Legace could all be of interest to contending teams.
-Oilers could pursue added toughness through trade, if they feel they need an upgrade on minor league tough-guy Zack Stortini.
-Should the Coyotes fall further out of the playoff picture, wingers Ladislav Nagy and Shane Doan should be available
-The mediocre play from D Dmitri Kalinin has the Sabres considering a move to improve their defence corps.
-The Canucks could be interested in snagging former Canucks and current Blue Jackets RW Anson Carter before the deadline. However The Jackets have entered into negotiations for a contract extension with Carter.
-While discussing the Blackhawks' desire to move veteran defencemen Adrian Aucoin and Jassen Cullimore, whether the Blackhawks might be inclined to move G Nikolai Khabibulin to a contender needing a boost between the pipes. Of course, that contender would need to have major cap room to handle Khabibulin's contract. More likely is that the Blackhawks will try to deal either Patrick Lalime or Brian Boucher.
-Panthers RW Todd Bertuzzi is itching to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs when he hits free agency this summer.
- If it's to be believed that the Rangers would offer Prucha (and possibly a pick) for Forsberg, what could the Red Wings or Canadiens offer to compete? Detroit could part with some combination of Jiri Hudler, Johan Franzen or Jason Williams, though Philadelphia would surely get more interested if Niklas Kronwall was available. Montreal would readily offer Sergei Samsonov, but Philly's likely to be more interested in young, inexpensive prospects like Andrei Kostitsyn, Mikhail Grabovski or Kyle Chipchura.
-the Flyers have the following unrestricted free agents who could be available for a deal: Kyle Calder, Mike York, Robert Esche, Todd Fedoruk and Dmitry Afanasenkov. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren told the paper that he will not consider dealing Sami Kapanen.
-Blues D Eric Brewer will be attractive trade bait approaching the trade deadline, possibly even for the Oilers.
-Bruins D Brad Stuart could get moved before the deadline. Both are free agents at season's end.
-Senators D Joe Corvo could go for LW Raffi Torres or RW Joffrey Lupul, though the Oilers are reluctant to take on the remaining three years on Corvo's contract.
-The Hurricanes are going to move a defenceman or two in the coming weeks, once they are all healthy, while adding forward depth.
- The Bruins are dealing, their needs include an energy forward and depth on the blueline.
- That Blues free agents to be Eric Brewer, Keith Tkachuk, Bill Guerin, Jamal Mayers, Radek Dvorak, Jamie Rivers and Manny Legace could all be of interest to contending teams.
-Oilers could pursue added toughness through trade, if they feel they need an upgrade on minor league tough-guy Zack Stortini.
-Should the Coyotes fall further out of the playoff picture, wingers Ladislav Nagy and Shane Doan should be available
-The mediocre play from D Dmitri Kalinin has the Sabres considering a move to improve their defence corps.
-The Canucks could be interested in snagging former Canucks and current Blue Jackets RW Anson Carter before the deadline. However The Jackets have entered into negotiations for a contract extension with Carter.
-While discussing the Blackhawks' desire to move veteran defencemen Adrian Aucoin and Jassen Cullimore, whether the Blackhawks might be inclined to move G Nikolai Khabibulin to a contender needing a boost between the pipes. Of course, that contender would need to have major cap room to handle Khabibulin's contract. More likely is that the Blackhawks will try to deal either Patrick Lalime or Brian Boucher.
-Panthers RW Todd Bertuzzi is itching to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs when he hits free agency this summer.
Rumors from TSN Backchecking
- Rangers are keeping tabs on Flyers C Peter Forsberg for a possible trade, and notes Montreal and Atlanta as possible Eastern Conference rivals that would bid for him as well. The paper also mentions the Ottawa Senators, but that seems unlikely given the Sens depth down the middle. While noting the Wings' interest in Forsberg, the Detroit News says that the Rangers are willing to offer RW Petr Prucha for Forsberg, and that the Rangers have also explored deals for Kings C Craig Conroy and Canucks C Brendan Morrison. The Rangers, Canadiens and Red Wings are the leading candidates to land Forsberg. Vancouver and Colorado are among the dozen or so teams to inquire about the Flyers centre.
- If it's to be believed that the Rangers would offer Prucha (and possibly a pick) for Forsberg, what could the Red Wings or Canadiens offer to compete? Detroit could part with some combination of Jiri Hudler, Johan Franzen or Jason Williams, though Philadelphia would surely get more interested if Niklas Kronwall was available. Montreal would readily offer Sergei Samsonov, but Philly's likely to be more interested in young, inexpensive prospects like Andrei Kostitsyn, Mikhail Grabovski or Kyle Chipchura.
-the Flyers have the following unrestricted free agents who could be available for a deal: Kyle Calder, Mike York, Robert Esche, Todd Fedoruk and Dmitry Afanasenkov. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren told the paper that he will not consider dealing Sami Kapanen.
-Blues D Eric Brewer will be attractive trade bait approaching the trade deadline, possibly even for the Oilers.
-Bruins D Brad Stuart could get moved before the deadline. Both are free agents at season's end.
-Senators D Joe Corvo could go for LW Raffi Torres or RW Joffrey Lupul, though the Oilers are reluctant to take on the remaining three years on Corvo's contract.
-The Hurricanes are going to move a defenceman or two in the coming weeks, once they are all healthy, while adding forward depth.
- The Bruins are dealing, their needs include an energy forward and depth on the blueline.
- That Blues free agents to be Eric Brewer, Keith Tkachuk, Bill Guerin, Jamal Mayers, Radek Dvorak, Jamie Rivers and Manny Legace could all be of interest to contending teams.
-Oilers could pursue added toughness through trade, if they feel they need an upgrade on minor league tough-guy Zack Stortini.
-Should the Coyotes fall further out of the playoff picture, wingers Ladislav Nagy and Shane Doan should be available
-The mediocre play from D Dmitri Kalinin has the Sabres considering a move to improve their defence corps.
-The Canucks could be interested in snagging former Canucks and current Blue Jackets RW Anson Carter before the deadline. However The Jackets have entered into negotiations for a contract extension with Carter.
-While discussing the Blackhawks' desire to move veteran defencemen Adrian Aucoin and Jassen Cullimore, whether the Blackhawks might be inclined to move G Nikolai Khabibulin to a contender needing a boost between the pipes. Of course, that contender would need to have major cap room to handle Khabibulin's contract. More likely is that the Blackhawks will try to deal either Patrick Lalime or Brian Boucher.
-Panthers RW Todd Bertuzzi is itching to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs when he hits free agency this summer.
- If it's to be believed that the Rangers would offer Prucha (and possibly a pick) for Forsberg, what could the Red Wings or Canadiens offer to compete? Detroit could part with some combination of Jiri Hudler, Johan Franzen or Jason Williams, though Philadelphia would surely get more interested if Niklas Kronwall was available. Montreal would readily offer Sergei Samsonov, but Philly's likely to be more interested in young, inexpensive prospects like Andrei Kostitsyn, Mikhail Grabovski or Kyle Chipchura.
-the Flyers have the following unrestricted free agents who could be available for a deal: Kyle Calder, Mike York, Robert Esche, Todd Fedoruk and Dmitry Afanasenkov. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren told the paper that he will not consider dealing Sami Kapanen.
-Blues D Eric Brewer will be attractive trade bait approaching the trade deadline, possibly even for the Oilers.
-Bruins D Brad Stuart could get moved before the deadline. Both are free agents at season's end.
-Senators D Joe Corvo could go for LW Raffi Torres or RW Joffrey Lupul, though the Oilers are reluctant to take on the remaining three years on Corvo's contract.
-The Hurricanes are going to move a defenceman or two in the coming weeks, once they are all healthy, while adding forward depth.
- The Bruins are dealing, their needs include an energy forward and depth on the blueline.
- That Blues free agents to be Eric Brewer, Keith Tkachuk, Bill Guerin, Jamal Mayers, Radek Dvorak, Jamie Rivers and Manny Legace could all be of interest to contending teams.
-Oilers could pursue added toughness through trade, if they feel they need an upgrade on minor league tough-guy Zack Stortini.
-Should the Coyotes fall further out of the playoff picture, wingers Ladislav Nagy and Shane Doan should be available
-The mediocre play from D Dmitri Kalinin has the Sabres considering a move to improve their defence corps.
-The Canucks could be interested in snagging former Canucks and current Blue Jackets RW Anson Carter before the deadline. However The Jackets have entered into negotiations for a contract extension with Carter.
-While discussing the Blackhawks' desire to move veteran defencemen Adrian Aucoin and Jassen Cullimore, whether the Blackhawks might be inclined to move G Nikolai Khabibulin to a contender needing a boost between the pipes. Of course, that contender would need to have major cap room to handle Khabibulin's contract. More likely is that the Blackhawks will try to deal either Patrick Lalime or Brian Boucher.
-Panthers RW Todd Bertuzzi is itching to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs when he hits free agency this summer.
Flames looking @ Martin Gelinas?
It may not be a blockbuster move, but getting a quality locker-room presence before the trade deadline may be just what Calgary needs to get over the hump.
ex-Flames Martin Gelinas would fit the bill perfectly. The 36-year-old is playing out the string in Florida and would be an easy pickup for Calgary. Gelinas can walk at the end of the seasonfrom Florida as an unrestricted free agent and doesn't fit into the loing term plans of the team.
While Calgary fans may be dreaming of seeing Gary Roberts or Peter Forsberg in a Flames uniform, neither fit into the Flames' salary structure. Gelinas only makes $975,000, putting the Flames on the hook for roughly $225,000 if he's acquired Feb. 27.
from:http://www2.sportsnet.ca/blogs/hockey_hearsay/2007/01/26/flames_looking_to_gel/
Hockey Guy Notes: The flames are sit they just need one more guy for the dressing to bring a veteran presence and Martin Gelinas would fit that bill.
ex-Flames Martin Gelinas would fit the bill perfectly. The 36-year-old is playing out the string in Florida and would be an easy pickup for Calgary. Gelinas can walk at the end of the seasonfrom Florida as an unrestricted free agent and doesn't fit into the loing term plans of the team.
While Calgary fans may be dreaming of seeing Gary Roberts or Peter Forsberg in a Flames uniform, neither fit into the Flames' salary structure. Gelinas only makes $975,000, putting the Flames on the hook for roughly $225,000 if he's acquired Feb. 27.
from:http://www2.sportsnet.ca/blogs/hockey_hearsay/2007/01/26/flames_looking_to_gel/
Hockey Guy Notes: The flames are sit they just need one more guy for the dressing to bring a veteran presence and Martin Gelinas would fit that bill.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Leafs Place Alexander Suglobov on waivers
rds.com is reporting it.
Hockey Guy Notes: This means Boyd Devereaux is staying in TO and no one will claim Suglobov. Suglobov has turn out to be floater in the legaue in 18 career games in the NHL he has 1 goal and is -9 and was suppose to be a offensive star in this leaguae. He is wash and well never been in the NHL again.
Hockey Guy Notes: This means Boyd Devereaux is staying in TO and no one will claim Suglobov. Suglobov has turn out to be floater in the legaue in 18 career games in the NHL he has 1 goal and is -9 and was suppose to be a offensive star in this leaguae. He is wash and well never been in the NHL again.
Rumors from TSN backchecking
-The Rangers are discussing a deal to get LW Ryan Malone and D Brooks Orpik from Pittsburgh in exchange for RW Petr Prucha RW Adam Hall. Pittsburgh's already thin on the blueline to begin with, so dealing away Orpik would be a questionable decision. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review acknowledged that the Penguins did warn Malone of impending trade talks.
Hocket Guy Notes: Why in the world would the pens deal in their own divsion and when there are really then on the blueline.
- Flyers G Robert Esche is attracting some attention on the trade market. With Michael Leighton available to back-up Antero Niittymaki, the Flyers could be inclined to make a deal that will help them for the future.
Hockey Guy Notes: Esche is wash up and is a cancer in the dressing room.
-either Brian Boucher or Patrick Lalime could get dealt before the deadline.
Hockey Guy Notes: Toronto, Vancouver are in a of a goaile soo watch for them to make a play for both of them.
Canucks LW Jan Bulis could be on the move, as his agent told the Vancouver Province that Bulis is frustrated with his role in Vancouver and could ask for a deal. As Bulis notes, he's one a one-year deal, so he needs an opportunity to produce in order to secure his next contract.
Hockey Guy Notes: Bulis is a good two-way left winger at best suit for the 4th line and not a great scorer!
-the Blue Jackets have started contract talks with LW Fredrik Modin and RW Anson Carter, who will both be free agents at season's end. If new deals aren't reached before the deadline, they will be easy to move to teams needing veteran forward help.
Hockey Guy Notes: Two good offesnive players but playing like shit this year.
- Predators owner Craig Leipold says that if the team is going to make a deal before the deadline, it will likely be for a stay-at-home defenceman.
Hockey Guy Notes: Yes thats what they lack, Dan Hamhuis is still learning the ropes as a stay-at-home d-man.
The Wild have informed other NHL teams that RW Pascal Dupuis is available in trade.
Hockey Guy Notes: Great two player, Can he be headed to the habs?
- TSN's Bob McKenzie mentioned that the Canadiens have talked to the Blackhawks about a deal that would send D Craig Rivet and LW Sergei Samsonov to the Blackhawks for D Adrian Aucoin.
Hockey Guy Notes: All this players in this deal are overpaid and play like shit too.
Edmonton have the Oilers interested in Kings D Lubomir Visnovsky, but Kings GM Dean Lombardi sounds awfully reluctant to deal his blueline star.
Hockey Guy Notes: The kings season is all done, they are just playing for the first overall pick, Just watch Lubomir Visnovsky will ask for a trade because he will want to win and kevin lowe will end up with him.
-Wings make a bid for Flyers C Peter Forsberg who, if healthy, could be re-signed to a multi-year deal in the off-season. while noting rumors out of Montreal that included the Canadiens seeking Forsberg, insists that he is more likely to finish the season in Philadelphia while searching for a solution to his ongoing foot problems.
Hockey Guy Notes: Forsberg career is over folks and no one will trade for injury prone player!
-the Thrashers will make a push to sign Senators C Mike Comrie as a free agent this summer.
Hockey Guy Notes: Comire will stay put in ottawa, he has find a home as the 2nd line center in ottawa.
Hocket Guy Notes: Why in the world would the pens deal in their own divsion and when there are really then on the blueline.
- Flyers G Robert Esche is attracting some attention on the trade market. With Michael Leighton available to back-up Antero Niittymaki, the Flyers could be inclined to make a deal that will help them for the future.
Hockey Guy Notes: Esche is wash up and is a cancer in the dressing room.
-either Brian Boucher or Patrick Lalime could get dealt before the deadline.
Hockey Guy Notes: Toronto, Vancouver are in a of a goaile soo watch for them to make a play for both of them.
Canucks LW Jan Bulis could be on the move, as his agent told the Vancouver Province that Bulis is frustrated with his role in Vancouver and could ask for a deal. As Bulis notes, he's one a one-year deal, so he needs an opportunity to produce in order to secure his next contract.
Hockey Guy Notes: Bulis is a good two-way left winger at best suit for the 4th line and not a great scorer!
-the Blue Jackets have started contract talks with LW Fredrik Modin and RW Anson Carter, who will both be free agents at season's end. If new deals aren't reached before the deadline, they will be easy to move to teams needing veteran forward help.
Hockey Guy Notes: Two good offesnive players but playing like shit this year.
- Predators owner Craig Leipold says that if the team is going to make a deal before the deadline, it will likely be for a stay-at-home defenceman.
Hockey Guy Notes: Yes thats what they lack, Dan Hamhuis is still learning the ropes as a stay-at-home d-man.
The Wild have informed other NHL teams that RW Pascal Dupuis is available in trade.
Hockey Guy Notes: Great two player, Can he be headed to the habs?
- TSN's Bob McKenzie mentioned that the Canadiens have talked to the Blackhawks about a deal that would send D Craig Rivet and LW Sergei Samsonov to the Blackhawks for D Adrian Aucoin.
Hockey Guy Notes: All this players in this deal are overpaid and play like shit too.
Edmonton have the Oilers interested in Kings D Lubomir Visnovsky, but Kings GM Dean Lombardi sounds awfully reluctant to deal his blueline star.
Hockey Guy Notes: The kings season is all done, they are just playing for the first overall pick, Just watch Lubomir Visnovsky will ask for a trade because he will want to win and kevin lowe will end up with him.
-Wings make a bid for Flyers C Peter Forsberg who, if healthy, could be re-signed to a multi-year deal in the off-season. while noting rumors out of Montreal that included the Canadiens seeking Forsberg, insists that he is more likely to finish the season in Philadelphia while searching for a solution to his ongoing foot problems.
Hockey Guy Notes: Forsberg career is over folks and no one will trade for injury prone player!
-the Thrashers will make a push to sign Senators C Mike Comrie as a free agent this summer.
Hockey Guy Notes: Comire will stay put in ottawa, he has find a home as the 2nd line center in ottawa.
Kings set to retire Robitaille's No. 20
Luc Robitaille predicts the tears might be flowing come Saturday night when his No. 20 goes up to the rafters at the Staples Center.
But on the eve of his jersey retirement with the Los Angeles Kings, the former all-star winger was all laughs as he fondly reminisced about his 19 years in the NHL, 14 of them in L.A.
He vividly recalled his reaction after the Kings drafted him in 1984.
"I remember looking at a map and seeing how far L.A. was from where I was born," the Montreal native said Friday.
Barely a word of English in his arsenal, it didn't take long for Robitaille to know he was far away from home after joining the Kings in his rookie season in 1986-87 following three stellar years with the Quebec League's Hull Olympiques.
"I knew right away it wasn't Montreal. Like they say, we're not in Kansas anymore," the 40-year-old said with a hearty laugh.
A then-20-year-old Robitaille didn't let the Hollywood backdrop affect his play, scoring 45 goals and 84 points in 79 games - earning him the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year. But he couldn't help but notice his surreal surroundings.
"I remember one of the first celebrities I met, Chad Lowe came to see us after a game with his brother Rob," said Robitaille. "And Melissa Gilbert was with them. I was a big fan of Little House on the Prairie. She came in the dressing room with those guys, and she saw every guy walking around naked in the dressing room and I'll never forget, she stepped backward about five feet so fast.
"We were like, 'Hey, that's the girl from Little House on the Prairie.'"
Robitaille also had to put up with the antics in his own dressing room, veterans such as Larry Playfair, Bob Bourne and Mark Hardy playing practical jokes on him in the early years.
"Every day those guys would seem to find something to do to one of us young guys," said Robitaille. "I remember looking for my shoes once and they were stuck on the ceiling with cement glue. We couldn't pull them off the ceiling."
Then there's the old sewing of the sleeves on the jersey.
"You go to put on your jersey and you'd almost break your wrist," Robitaille said. "They'd cut your socks or nail your shoes to the ground. It was so funny, you don't really see that anymore. But in those days those guys would spend hours figuring out new tricks."
The biggest trick of all for Robitaille was making the NHL, let alone starring in it. He was a ninth-round pick of the Kings, all the way down to 171st overall. Today the draft is only seven rounds long.
"He was a great junior but the setback was that he couldn't skate, or at least not enough to play in the NHL," former Kings GM Rogie Vachon said Friday. "That's why everyone kept passing on him that day at the draft.
"Finally I said, `When are we going to take this guy?' I had seem him play in junior. At some point I said, `OK, that's it, we're taking him now.' And I think it was a pretty good move."
The knock that Robitaille couldn't skate was answered in style: highest scoring left-winger in NHL history with 668 goals.
"Every day I was trying to prove people wrong," said Robitaille, now an executive with the Kings' parent company, Anschutz Entertainment Group.
The all-time franchise leader in goals scored (557), Robitaille will join Vachon, Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor and Wayne Gretzky as the only Kings players to have their jersey retired.
"He's wonderful kid," Vachon said of him. "He has a very nice family, he was a great teammate and always very good with the young guys. Just a very, very classy guy."
Vachon and Gretzky, whose Phoenix Coyotes provide the opposition Saturday night, will take part in the ceremony as well as Kings alumni Bob Berry, Jimmy Carson, Mike Donnelly, Steve Duchesne, Daryl Evans, Stephane Fiset, Jim Fox, Garry Galley, Butch Goring, Bob Kudelski, Jari Kurri, Marty McSorley, Barry Melrose, Jay Miller, Bernie Nicholls, Larry Robinson, Jay Wells and the jokester Playfair.
"I think it's going to be a pretty emotional night," said Robitaille, who retired after last season. "I've put a lot into the game for the last 35 years of my life. It's really the ending of it. I'm looking forward to it because it's been such a great ride."
His next honour might be the Hall of Fame in a few years. He had 1,394 career points (668-726) in 1,431 regular-season games with Los Angeles, Detroit, Pittsburgh and the New York Rangers. Robitaille also ranks second all-time in Kings history in games played (1,077), second in points (1,154) and fourth in assists (597).
He never won a Cup as a King but came close in 1993 when Los Angeles lost to Montreal.
"The Cup final in L.A. was definitely the highlight of playing here," said Robitaille.
"Winning the Cup in Detroit (in 2002) toward the end of my career and really appreciating what it meant was really special too," he added.
And playing with Robinson and Gretzky, two players he idolized, was also huge.
"I think for the first year or two I barely said a word to them because I was so intimidated," said Robitaille. "Now I look back, I feel so fortunate to have met and played with my idols."
from the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Lucky Luke is classic act and im happy to see his number retired
But on the eve of his jersey retirement with the Los Angeles Kings, the former all-star winger was all laughs as he fondly reminisced about his 19 years in the NHL, 14 of them in L.A.
He vividly recalled his reaction after the Kings drafted him in 1984.
"I remember looking at a map and seeing how far L.A. was from where I was born," the Montreal native said Friday.
Barely a word of English in his arsenal, it didn't take long for Robitaille to know he was far away from home after joining the Kings in his rookie season in 1986-87 following three stellar years with the Quebec League's Hull Olympiques.
"I knew right away it wasn't Montreal. Like they say, we're not in Kansas anymore," the 40-year-old said with a hearty laugh.
A then-20-year-old Robitaille didn't let the Hollywood backdrop affect his play, scoring 45 goals and 84 points in 79 games - earning him the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year. But he couldn't help but notice his surreal surroundings.
"I remember one of the first celebrities I met, Chad Lowe came to see us after a game with his brother Rob," said Robitaille. "And Melissa Gilbert was with them. I was a big fan of Little House on the Prairie. She came in the dressing room with those guys, and she saw every guy walking around naked in the dressing room and I'll never forget, she stepped backward about five feet so fast.
"We were like, 'Hey, that's the girl from Little House on the Prairie.'"
Robitaille also had to put up with the antics in his own dressing room, veterans such as Larry Playfair, Bob Bourne and Mark Hardy playing practical jokes on him in the early years.
"Every day those guys would seem to find something to do to one of us young guys," said Robitaille. "I remember looking for my shoes once and they were stuck on the ceiling with cement glue. We couldn't pull them off the ceiling."
Then there's the old sewing of the sleeves on the jersey.
"You go to put on your jersey and you'd almost break your wrist," Robitaille said. "They'd cut your socks or nail your shoes to the ground. It was so funny, you don't really see that anymore. But in those days those guys would spend hours figuring out new tricks."
The biggest trick of all for Robitaille was making the NHL, let alone starring in it. He was a ninth-round pick of the Kings, all the way down to 171st overall. Today the draft is only seven rounds long.
"He was a great junior but the setback was that he couldn't skate, or at least not enough to play in the NHL," former Kings GM Rogie Vachon said Friday. "That's why everyone kept passing on him that day at the draft.
"Finally I said, `When are we going to take this guy?' I had seem him play in junior. At some point I said, `OK, that's it, we're taking him now.' And I think it was a pretty good move."
The knock that Robitaille couldn't skate was answered in style: highest scoring left-winger in NHL history with 668 goals.
"Every day I was trying to prove people wrong," said Robitaille, now an executive with the Kings' parent company, Anschutz Entertainment Group.
The all-time franchise leader in goals scored (557), Robitaille will join Vachon, Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor and Wayne Gretzky as the only Kings players to have their jersey retired.
"He's wonderful kid," Vachon said of him. "He has a very nice family, he was a great teammate and always very good with the young guys. Just a very, very classy guy."
Vachon and Gretzky, whose Phoenix Coyotes provide the opposition Saturday night, will take part in the ceremony as well as Kings alumni Bob Berry, Jimmy Carson, Mike Donnelly, Steve Duchesne, Daryl Evans, Stephane Fiset, Jim Fox, Garry Galley, Butch Goring, Bob Kudelski, Jari Kurri, Marty McSorley, Barry Melrose, Jay Miller, Bernie Nicholls, Larry Robinson, Jay Wells and the jokester Playfair.
"I think it's going to be a pretty emotional night," said Robitaille, who retired after last season. "I've put a lot into the game for the last 35 years of my life. It's really the ending of it. I'm looking forward to it because it's been such a great ride."
His next honour might be the Hall of Fame in a few years. He had 1,394 career points (668-726) in 1,431 regular-season games with Los Angeles, Detroit, Pittsburgh and the New York Rangers. Robitaille also ranks second all-time in Kings history in games played (1,077), second in points (1,154) and fourth in assists (597).
He never won a Cup as a King but came close in 1993 when Los Angeles lost to Montreal.
"The Cup final in L.A. was definitely the highlight of playing here," said Robitaille.
"Winning the Cup in Detroit (in 2002) toward the end of my career and really appreciating what it meant was really special too," he added.
And playing with Robinson and Gretzky, two players he idolized, was also huge.
"I think for the first year or two I barely said a word to them because I was so intimidated," said Robitaille. "Now I look back, I feel so fortunate to have met and played with my idols."
from the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Lucky Luke is classic act and im happy to see his number retired
Niedermayer, Zetterberg out of All-Star Game
The NHL All-Star Game will be short a couple of stars next week as defenceman Scott Niedermayer of Anaheim and forward Henrik Zetterberg of Detroit will not be going.
Niedermayer was voted on to the Western Conference team by fans but will miss the game due to a stress fracture in his right foot. The Ducks noted in a press release that the injury was discovered after a January 13 game against Colorado. He is not expected to miss any regular season games.
Niedermayer's spot on defence will be filled by Ed Jovanovski of the Phoenix Coyotes.
Zetterberg will be replaced by Anaheim forward Andy McDonald.
Jovanovski, 30, will be making his fourth career All-Star Game appearance. Playing in his 11th NHL first season and first in Phoenix, Jovanovski leads Coyotes defensemen in scoring with 27 points in 42 games.
McDonald, 29, will be making his All-Star Game debut. Signed as a free agent by the Ducks in April, 2000 following a standout four-year career at Colgate University, McDonald ranks second on the Ducks in scoring with 45 points in 49 games.
From the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: The all star game is still a joke but im to see Andy McDonald going, he has played very well all year.
Niedermayer was voted on to the Western Conference team by fans but will miss the game due to a stress fracture in his right foot. The Ducks noted in a press release that the injury was discovered after a January 13 game against Colorado. He is not expected to miss any regular season games.
Niedermayer's spot on defence will be filled by Ed Jovanovski of the Phoenix Coyotes.
Zetterberg will be replaced by Anaheim forward Andy McDonald.
Jovanovski, 30, will be making his fourth career All-Star Game appearance. Playing in his 11th NHL first season and first in Phoenix, Jovanovski leads Coyotes defensemen in scoring with 27 points in 42 games.
McDonald, 29, will be making his All-Star Game debut. Signed as a free agent by the Ducks in April, 2000 following a standout four-year career at Colgate University, McDonald ranks second on the Ducks in scoring with 45 points in 49 games.
From the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: The all star game is still a joke but im to see Andy McDonald going, he has played very well all year.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Oilers Looking for a new home?
Patrick LaForge is looking for an upgrade.
The president of the Edmonton Oilers says the Western Conference champions are eager participants in talks and studies now going on in the Alberta capital to either retrofit the aging Rexall Place, or to be part of a new downtown arena mega-palace.
"It (the rink) is getting tired," LaForge said in an interview with The Canadian Press.
LaForge added the team has just over seven years left in its lease with Edmonton Northlands - the non-profit group that operates the building in the city's industrial northeast.
"It is our hope between now and when it expires we'll find a new residence," said LaForge.
Built in 1974, Rexall Place is the oldest Canadian home in the NHL and third-oldest in the league, behind Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh and the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, home to the New York Islanders. In Pittsburgh, failure to reach a deal on a new rink has left the future of the franchise in doubt in the Pennsylvania city.
Rexall has been retrofitted once already, to upgrade facilities and add luxury suites. Still, on game nights, the 16,839 seats are routinely sold out.
Between periods, patrons lining up for the washroom snake out the door, becoming a human dam for a streaming river of fans shuffling, elbowing and bumping along to grab food and souvenirs.
"The crush space in the food and beverage area is literally crush," said LaForge, who added that the comparatively small seating capacity puts pressure on teams like the Oilers in what is a gate-driven league.
"It causes us to have to increase ticket prices because we don't have that bottom-end price at the top end of the bowl like a lot of other buildings do."
The Oilers have 67 luxury suites, and LaForge believes they could sell 40 more. The locker room is tiny, media facilities need upgrading and TV trucks are forced to wedge in under the seats with no room to spare.
"It's brutal," said LaForge. The average ice arena now is 750,000 square feet. Ours is 409,000." Edmonton Northlands has commissioned a report from a U.S. architect on whether Rexall can realistically be upgraded to the size of modern NHL rinks. It's expected to be ready next month.
The downtown arena proposal hasn't gone beyond informal discussions among business leaders. The rough price tag is $300 million.
Mayor Stephen Mandel has said he would look seriously at building a new downtown rink that would be part of a $1-billion complex of shops, businesses and a hotel. Who would pay for what is part of the discussion.
Sports studies professor Dan Mason said building a rink downtown is part of the new economic model for sports facilities and cities.
More activity in the businesses around a downtown rink can translate into more retail, commercial and real estate tax money to help service the arena debt, he said.
"You can look at it as the arena can pay for itself," said Mason, who studies sports and stadium financing at the University of Alberta.
He said local politicians have a strong hand in a petroleum-rich province with newcomers streaming in daily.
"The city has the opportunity to take its time and work with different parties to make the best decision," said Mason.
Edmonton fans have long and bitter memories over hockey and money. In the early 1990s, then-owner Peter Pocklington threatened to take the team to Hamilton in a lease dispute. Eight years ago, the team was all but sold to Houston until saved by a local ownership group.
LaForge said those new owners aren't on that path.
"They aren't going to be showing anyone pictures of Portland or Houston," said LaForge.
Forbes magazine says the value of the Oilers franchise has soared 40 per cent in the last two years with an operating income of US$10.7 million, fourth-highest in the league.
From the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Rexal is up there in age maybe it is time for a new rink but only time well tell.
The president of the Edmonton Oilers says the Western Conference champions are eager participants in talks and studies now going on in the Alberta capital to either retrofit the aging Rexall Place, or to be part of a new downtown arena mega-palace.
"It (the rink) is getting tired," LaForge said in an interview with The Canadian Press.
LaForge added the team has just over seven years left in its lease with Edmonton Northlands - the non-profit group that operates the building in the city's industrial northeast.
"It is our hope between now and when it expires we'll find a new residence," said LaForge.
Built in 1974, Rexall Place is the oldest Canadian home in the NHL and third-oldest in the league, behind Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh and the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, home to the New York Islanders. In Pittsburgh, failure to reach a deal on a new rink has left the future of the franchise in doubt in the Pennsylvania city.
Rexall has been retrofitted once already, to upgrade facilities and add luxury suites. Still, on game nights, the 16,839 seats are routinely sold out.
Between periods, patrons lining up for the washroom snake out the door, becoming a human dam for a streaming river of fans shuffling, elbowing and bumping along to grab food and souvenirs.
"The crush space in the food and beverage area is literally crush," said LaForge, who added that the comparatively small seating capacity puts pressure on teams like the Oilers in what is a gate-driven league.
"It causes us to have to increase ticket prices because we don't have that bottom-end price at the top end of the bowl like a lot of other buildings do."
The Oilers have 67 luxury suites, and LaForge believes they could sell 40 more. The locker room is tiny, media facilities need upgrading and TV trucks are forced to wedge in under the seats with no room to spare.
"It's brutal," said LaForge. The average ice arena now is 750,000 square feet. Ours is 409,000." Edmonton Northlands has commissioned a report from a U.S. architect on whether Rexall can realistically be upgraded to the size of modern NHL rinks. It's expected to be ready next month.
The downtown arena proposal hasn't gone beyond informal discussions among business leaders. The rough price tag is $300 million.
Mayor Stephen Mandel has said he would look seriously at building a new downtown rink that would be part of a $1-billion complex of shops, businesses and a hotel. Who would pay for what is part of the discussion.
Sports studies professor Dan Mason said building a rink downtown is part of the new economic model for sports facilities and cities.
More activity in the businesses around a downtown rink can translate into more retail, commercial and real estate tax money to help service the arena debt, he said.
"You can look at it as the arena can pay for itself," said Mason, who studies sports and stadium financing at the University of Alberta.
He said local politicians have a strong hand in a petroleum-rich province with newcomers streaming in daily.
"The city has the opportunity to take its time and work with different parties to make the best decision," said Mason.
Edmonton fans have long and bitter memories over hockey and money. In the early 1990s, then-owner Peter Pocklington threatened to take the team to Hamilton in a lease dispute. Eight years ago, the team was all but sold to Houston until saved by a local ownership group.
LaForge said those new owners aren't on that path.
"They aren't going to be showing anyone pictures of Portland or Houston," said LaForge.
Forbes magazine says the value of the Oilers franchise has soared 40 per cent in the last two years with an operating income of US$10.7 million, fourth-highest in the league.
From the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Rexal is up there in age maybe it is time for a new rink but only time well tell.
Sakic, Shanahan named all-star captains
Centre Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche and left wing Brendan Shanahan of the New York Rangers have been named team captains for the 2007 NHL All-Star Game, Wednesday, Jan. 24 at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Sakic will lead the Western Conference and be making his 12th career All-Star game appearance. Shanahan will represent the Eastern Conference and be skating in his eighth All-Star Game.
Sakic leads the Avalanche in scoring with 51 points in 46 games. Playing in his 18th NHL season and 14th as team captain, Sakic has played his entire career with the Avalanche franchise, the longest such streak among active players.
Sakic ranked second among Western Conference forwards in All-Star fan balloting with 473,847 votes, receiving his fourth career All-Star starting berth. Voted MVP of the 2004 All-Star Game in Minnesota, Sakic has tallied 18 career All-Star Game points, fifth all-time behind Wayne Gretzky (25), Mario Lemieux (23), Mark Messier (20) and Gordie Howe (19).
Shanahan has collected 46 points in 47 games this season. He has scored 622 career goals, tops among active players and 12th on the all-time list, and ranks fourth all-time in game-winning goals (105). He reached the 20-goal plateau for the 18th consecutive season, second all-time to Gordie Howe's 22-season streak.
In seven previous All-Star appearances, Shanahan has recorded four goals
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Two greats players good to see
Sakic will lead the Western Conference and be making his 12th career All-Star game appearance. Shanahan will represent the Eastern Conference and be skating in his eighth All-Star Game.
Sakic leads the Avalanche in scoring with 51 points in 46 games. Playing in his 18th NHL season and 14th as team captain, Sakic has played his entire career with the Avalanche franchise, the longest such streak among active players.
Sakic ranked second among Western Conference forwards in All-Star fan balloting with 473,847 votes, receiving his fourth career All-Star starting berth. Voted MVP of the 2004 All-Star Game in Minnesota, Sakic has tallied 18 career All-Star Game points, fifth all-time behind Wayne Gretzky (25), Mario Lemieux (23), Mark Messier (20) and Gordie Howe (19).
Shanahan has collected 46 points in 47 games this season. He has scored 622 career goals, tops among active players and 12th on the all-time list, and ranks fourth all-time in game-winning goals (105). He reached the 20-goal plateau for the 18th consecutive season, second all-time to Gordie Howe's 22-season streak.
In seven previous All-Star appearances, Shanahan has recorded four goals
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Two greats players good to see
Kings pick up veteran goaltender Burke
The storied career of veteran NHL goaltender, Sean Burke is about to add a new chapter.
Sources tell TSN the soon-to-be 40 year-old has been claimed on re-entry waivers by the Los Angeles Kings who, because of injury, are desperate for some stability in their crease.
Burke, recalled from the AHL's Springfield Falcons still has aproximately $700,000 owing on his $1.6-million contract. However, by claiming him on re-entry Los Angeles will split the remaining portion of his salary.
"He's an NHL goaltender," Kings GM Dean Lombardi told The Canadian Press. "He's a character guy. But we're not sure what to expect. In fairness to him, he hasn't played a lot this year."
Tampa Bay is also relieved of $350,000 in cap space, considered a significant amount as the Lightning position for the possibility of improvement leading up to next month's NHL trade deadline.
Burke has played 797 games in his NHL career spent with New Jersey, Hartford, Carolina, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Florida, Phoenix and Tampa Bay. He has a 2.95 goals against average and .902 save percentage.
With Springfield of the AHL this season, Burke has played in seven games, posting a 4.52 goals against average and .856 save percentage.
Injuries to Dan Cloutier and Mathieu Garon left the Kings with inexperienced goaltenders Barry Brust and Yutaka Fukufuji available and they've struggled. Brust has a 3.59 goals against average and .881 save percentage in ten games with the Kings this season, while the recently recalled Fukufuji has a 5.83 goals against average and .714 save percentage in two appearances.
"Let's face it, in fairness to the kids that are playing for us right now, they're just not NHL goalies," said Lombardi. "It's not fair to Brust or Fukufuji, they're not ready for this. It's not their fault."
From www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: as i said yesterday the kings would pick him up and he is way better then the beach ball in cloutier and garon. He will not be the answear for the sad sack kings.
Sources tell TSN the soon-to-be 40 year-old has been claimed on re-entry waivers by the Los Angeles Kings who, because of injury, are desperate for some stability in their crease.
Burke, recalled from the AHL's Springfield Falcons still has aproximately $700,000 owing on his $1.6-million contract. However, by claiming him on re-entry Los Angeles will split the remaining portion of his salary.
"He's an NHL goaltender," Kings GM Dean Lombardi told The Canadian Press. "He's a character guy. But we're not sure what to expect. In fairness to him, he hasn't played a lot this year."
Tampa Bay is also relieved of $350,000 in cap space, considered a significant amount as the Lightning position for the possibility of improvement leading up to next month's NHL trade deadline.
Burke has played 797 games in his NHL career spent with New Jersey, Hartford, Carolina, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Florida, Phoenix and Tampa Bay. He has a 2.95 goals against average and .902 save percentage.
With Springfield of the AHL this season, Burke has played in seven games, posting a 4.52 goals against average and .856 save percentage.
Injuries to Dan Cloutier and Mathieu Garon left the Kings with inexperienced goaltenders Barry Brust and Yutaka Fukufuji available and they've struggled. Brust has a 3.59 goals against average and .881 save percentage in ten games with the Kings this season, while the recently recalled Fukufuji has a 5.83 goals against average and .714 save percentage in two appearances.
"Let's face it, in fairness to the kids that are playing for us right now, they're just not NHL goalies," said Lombardi. "It's not fair to Brust or Fukufuji, they're not ready for this. It's not their fault."
From www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: as i said yesterday the kings would pick him up and he is way better then the beach ball in cloutier and garon. He will not be the answear for the sad sack kings.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Hockey News for January 17th
The Bolts have put goaltender Sean Burke on re-entry waivers
Hockey Guy Notes: Watch For Vancouver, Flyers, Kings to put a claim in
The Kings have put forward Marty Murray on waivers
Hockey Guy Notes: Nothing Big here
New York Rangers have signed forward Martin Straka to a contract extension
Hockey Guy Notes: he has sign 1 year $3.3 million
Hockey Guy Notes: Watch For Vancouver, Flyers, Kings to put a claim in
The Kings have put forward Marty Murray on waivers
Hockey Guy Notes: Nothing Big here
New York Rangers have signed forward Martin Straka to a contract extension
Hockey Guy Notes: he has sign 1 year $3.3 million
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Montreal Canadiens have placed Garth Murray
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: this means Max Lappire is stay put in Montreal
Hockey Guy Notes: this means Max Lappire is stay put in Montreal
Blues acquired forward Yan Stastny
The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Yan Stastny from the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2007 NHL entry draft.
Stastny, 24, had two assists in 21 games with Boston this season and 12 points (3-9) in 11 games with AHL Providence.
The Quebec City native is the son of former Nordiques great Peter Stastny. He was originally Boston's eighth-round selection, 259th overall, in the 2002 NHL entry draft.
From the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: The blue adding another a forward should lead to speculation about potential deals involving veterans Bill Guerin, Martin Rucinsky et al. But other then that this move only helps the 3rd or 4th line St.Louis
Stastny, 24, had two assists in 21 games with Boston this season and 12 points (3-9) in 11 games with AHL Providence.
The Quebec City native is the son of former Nordiques great Peter Stastny. He was originally Boston's eighth-round selection, 259th overall, in the 2002 NHL entry draft.
From the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: The blue adding another a forward should lead to speculation about potential deals involving veterans Bill Guerin, Martin Rucinsky et al. But other then that this move only helps the 3rd or 4th line St.Louis
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Rumors For January 14th
RANGERS AFTER RUCINSKY OR MALONE?
NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports the struggling Rangers have "intensified efforts" with the St. Louis Blues to bring forward Martin Rucinsky back to Broadway, and they’re also believed in talks with the Pittsburgh Penguins regarding forward Ryan Malone and possibly defenceman Brooks Orpik. Brooks claims the Rangers may be dangling young forward Petr Prucha as trade bait. The Rangers apparently tried to offer up Prucha and Adam Hall for Rucinsky but talks stalled when the Blues asked for "high regarded" young prospect center Brandon Dubinsky.
Hockey Guy Notes: The rangers need a powerplay quateback more then anything!
-KINGS TO START SHOPPING.
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Chris Foster reports Kings GM Dean Lombardi will start looking toward next season as the trade deadline approaches, looking to be a "seller" in hopes of bringing in young players and draft picks. Lombardi is also seeking an affordable goalie now that Dan Cloutier and Mathieu Garon are sidelined by injury. Don’t expect defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky to be traded, as assistant GM Ron Hextall called him a core player that the club would like to re-sign in the off-season.
Hockey Guy Notes: The kings need a goaile and really bad, they have need a goaile all year and Esche is not the answer, someone like Martin Biron would be the answer.
THE LATEST FROM THE OTTAWA SUN.
Bruce Garrioch reports the following:
- It’s doubtful Peter Forsberg will be leaving the Philadelphia Flyers this season. Despite speculation that rival teams might be interested ( like Montreal, Colorado, Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto), Garrioch points out Forsberg has a "no-trade" clause and he isn’t interested in leaving the Flyers
Hockey Guy Notes: We well have to play the waiting game with Forsberg but he is damaged goods.
- There’s speculation NY Islanders head coach Ted Nolan and forward Miroslav Satan aren’t getting along. Satan has a no-trade clause and can’t be moved without his consent.
Hockey Guy Notes: Toronto and Vancouver will make a push for Satan. Just imagne Satan with Sundin or with the twins in Vancouver.
- The Minnesota Wild are shopping forward Pascal Dupuis as he hasn’t garnered much playing time and the Wild want to clear his $798K salary.
Hockey Guy Notes: Great two-way forward, someone will pick him up.
- The Oilers, Sharks, Red Wings and Canucks are believed interested in Boston Bruins defenceman Brad Stuart, who’s an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Hockey Guy Notes: Stuart has turn in a great two-way d-man and if does not re-sign in Boston by the deadline he will be trade with Vancouver (offer salo? and pick) or Edmonton will be in the running for her services.
- The Chicago Blackhawks would like to trade defenceman Adrian Aucoin, who was a healthy scratch last week.
Hockey Guy Notes: Who wants a guy with a bad groin and is overpaid @$5 millon for the next 2 season.
- Ottawa Senators GM John Muckler has yet to begin contract talks with impending UFA blueliner Chris Phillips but apparently Muckler doesn’t want to trade him and will start negotiations soon.
Hockey Guy Notes: Phillips is a great 2nd or 3rd pairing d-man but needs a fresh start somewhere else.
NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports the struggling Rangers have "intensified efforts" with the St. Louis Blues to bring forward Martin Rucinsky back to Broadway, and they’re also believed in talks with the Pittsburgh Penguins regarding forward Ryan Malone and possibly defenceman Brooks Orpik. Brooks claims the Rangers may be dangling young forward Petr Prucha as trade bait. The Rangers apparently tried to offer up Prucha and Adam Hall for Rucinsky but talks stalled when the Blues asked for "high regarded" young prospect center Brandon Dubinsky.
Hockey Guy Notes: The rangers need a powerplay quateback more then anything!
-KINGS TO START SHOPPING.
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Chris Foster reports Kings GM Dean Lombardi will start looking toward next season as the trade deadline approaches, looking to be a "seller" in hopes of bringing in young players and draft picks. Lombardi is also seeking an affordable goalie now that Dan Cloutier and Mathieu Garon are sidelined by injury. Don’t expect defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky to be traded, as assistant GM Ron Hextall called him a core player that the club would like to re-sign in the off-season.
Hockey Guy Notes: The kings need a goaile and really bad, they have need a goaile all year and Esche is not the answer, someone like Martin Biron would be the answer.
THE LATEST FROM THE OTTAWA SUN.
Bruce Garrioch reports the following:
- It’s doubtful Peter Forsberg will be leaving the Philadelphia Flyers this season. Despite speculation that rival teams might be interested ( like Montreal, Colorado, Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto), Garrioch points out Forsberg has a "no-trade" clause and he isn’t interested in leaving the Flyers
Hockey Guy Notes: We well have to play the waiting game with Forsberg but he is damaged goods.
- There’s speculation NY Islanders head coach Ted Nolan and forward Miroslav Satan aren’t getting along. Satan has a no-trade clause and can’t be moved without his consent.
Hockey Guy Notes: Toronto and Vancouver will make a push for Satan. Just imagne Satan with Sundin or with the twins in Vancouver.
- The Minnesota Wild are shopping forward Pascal Dupuis as he hasn’t garnered much playing time and the Wild want to clear his $798K salary.
Hockey Guy Notes: Great two-way forward, someone will pick him up.
- The Oilers, Sharks, Red Wings and Canucks are believed interested in Boston Bruins defenceman Brad Stuart, who’s an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Hockey Guy Notes: Stuart has turn in a great two-way d-man and if does not re-sign in Boston by the deadline he will be trade with Vancouver (offer salo? and pick) or Edmonton will be in the running for her services.
- The Chicago Blackhawks would like to trade defenceman Adrian Aucoin, who was a healthy scratch last week.
Hockey Guy Notes: Who wants a guy with a bad groin and is overpaid @$5 millon for the next 2 season.
- Ottawa Senators GM John Muckler has yet to begin contract talks with impending UFA blueliner Chris Phillips but apparently Muckler doesn’t want to trade him and will start negotiations soon.
Hockey Guy Notes: Phillips is a great 2nd or 3rd pairing d-man but needs a fresh start somewhere else.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
The rest of your 2007 All stars and YoungStars
West:
Goaltenders:
Miikka Kiprusoff
Marty Turco
D-man:
Philippe Boucher
Dion Phaneuf
Kimmo Timonen
Lubomir Visnovsky
Forwards:
Bill Guerin
Martin Havlat
Patrick Marleau
Rick Nash
Yanic Perreault
Brian Rolston
Teemu Selanne
Ryan Smyth
Henrik Zetterberg
East:
Goaltenders:
Martin Brodeur
Cristobal Huet
D-man:
Jay Bouwmeester
Zdeno Chara
Tomas Kaberle
Brian Rafalski
Forwards:
Jason Blake
Simon Gagne
Dany Heatley
Marian Hossa
Vincent Lecavalier
Martin St. Louis
Brendan Shanahan
Eric Staal
Justin Williams
Hockey Guy Notes: This all starts roster is a joke for the east: Marc Savard, Jaromir Jagr, Martin Straka, Maxim Afinogenov, Rod Brind'Amour Ilya Kovalchuk and Slava Kozlov should be there for the east and for the west: Alexander Frolov, Jarome Iginla, Daymond Langkow, Andy McDonald, The Sedin Twins, Alex Tanguay, Chris Pronger, Petr Sykora and Ales Hemsky should be there for west. This just sick, please take away the fan voteing, they are missing some great players!
Young Stars Rosters:
East:
Evgeni Malkin
Phil Kessel
Jordan Staal
Patrick Eaves
Kari Lehtonen
Mike Green
Andrej Meszaros
Ryan Whitney
Zach Parise
Alex Steen
Thomas Vanek
West:
Ryan Getzlaf
Anze Kopitar
Alexander Radulov
Wojtek Wolski
Peter Budaj
Matt Carle
Brent Seabrook
Ladislav Smid
Shea Weber
Jussi Jokinen
Lee Stempniak
Goaltenders:
Miikka Kiprusoff
Marty Turco
D-man:
Philippe Boucher
Dion Phaneuf
Kimmo Timonen
Lubomir Visnovsky
Forwards:
Bill Guerin
Martin Havlat
Patrick Marleau
Rick Nash
Yanic Perreault
Brian Rolston
Teemu Selanne
Ryan Smyth
Henrik Zetterberg
East:
Goaltenders:
Martin Brodeur
Cristobal Huet
D-man:
Jay Bouwmeester
Zdeno Chara
Tomas Kaberle
Brian Rafalski
Forwards:
Jason Blake
Simon Gagne
Dany Heatley
Marian Hossa
Vincent Lecavalier
Martin St. Louis
Brendan Shanahan
Eric Staal
Justin Williams
Hockey Guy Notes: This all starts roster is a joke for the east: Marc Savard, Jaromir Jagr, Martin Straka, Maxim Afinogenov, Rod Brind'Amour Ilya Kovalchuk and Slava Kozlov should be there for the east and for the west: Alexander Frolov, Jarome Iginla, Daymond Langkow, Andy McDonald, The Sedin Twins, Alex Tanguay, Chris Pronger, Petr Sykora and Ales Hemsky should be there for west. This just sick, please take away the fan voteing, they are missing some great players!
Young Stars Rosters:
East:
Evgeni Malkin
Phil Kessel
Jordan Staal
Patrick Eaves
Kari Lehtonen
Mike Green
Andrej Meszaros
Ryan Whitney
Zach Parise
Alex Steen
Thomas Vanek
West:
Ryan Getzlaf
Anze Kopitar
Alexander Radulov
Wojtek Wolski
Peter Budaj
Matt Carle
Brent Seabrook
Ladislav Smid
Shea Weber
Jussi Jokinen
Lee Stempniak
Rumors from TSN Backchecking
- The Edmonton Oilers are after Flyers D Joni Pitkanen, offering LW Raffi Torres and RW Joffrey Lupul in exchange. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren denied the rumour in the Delaware County Times. The Edmonton Sun noted, however, that an Oilers scout was watching a recent Flyers-Senators game.
- If the Maple Leafs can't get Darcy Tucker signed to an extension before the trade deadline, he could attract quite a bit of interest on the trade market, reports the Globe and Mail. The paper also reports that the Maple Leafs are likely not to pick up Mats Sundin's option for next season, but rather sign Sundin to an extension that would cost less against the cap.
- While improved play might make the Blues less likely to deal, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch points out that Keith Tkachuk and Bill Guerin are headed for free agency and could be attractive options at the deadline. the paper notes that Radek Dvorak, Jamal Mayers, Vladimir Orszagh, Eric Brewer, Jamie Rivers and Manny Legace are also going to be free agents at season's end.
- The St. Petersburg Times reports that, while teams continue to inquire about the Lightning's star forwards -- Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis and Brad Richards -- speculation then turns to Vaclav Prospal, Ruslan Fedotenko, Andreas Karlsson and Luke Richardson as possible bait for a puck-moving defenceman.
- The Boston Globe indicates that, if Hannu Toivonen can't play as a solid backup, then the Bruins could be looking to deal for a veteran to back up Tim Thomas. The Boston Herald points to D Brad Stuart and LW Marco Sturm, both heading for free agency, as possible bargaining chips. The Globe also suggests that rookie D Matt Lashoff is another one who could be a prized trade commodity.
- Chuck Kobasew could be on his way out of Calgary, according to the Calgary Sun, with the suggestion that Pittsburgh's Ryan Malone might be a good swap.
- The Sun also floats the idea that the Lightning are going to deal for a goaltender, with the thought being that the Sharks could soon be ready to move Vesa Toskala. The Lightning could get discussions going by offering Dan Boyle as part of the package.
- Several sources report that veteran Panthers LW Gary Roberts could be on the move soon.
- The Tennessean reports that the Predators could move out of Nashville, under an early termination clause in their agreement with the local government, if the team's attendance dips below 14,000 per game by the end of next season.
- If the Maple Leafs can't get Darcy Tucker signed to an extension before the trade deadline, he could attract quite a bit of interest on the trade market, reports the Globe and Mail. The paper also reports that the Maple Leafs are likely not to pick up Mats Sundin's option for next season, but rather sign Sundin to an extension that would cost less against the cap.
- While improved play might make the Blues less likely to deal, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch points out that Keith Tkachuk and Bill Guerin are headed for free agency and could be attractive options at the deadline. the paper notes that Radek Dvorak, Jamal Mayers, Vladimir Orszagh, Eric Brewer, Jamie Rivers and Manny Legace are also going to be free agents at season's end.
- The St. Petersburg Times reports that, while teams continue to inquire about the Lightning's star forwards -- Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis and Brad Richards -- speculation then turns to Vaclav Prospal, Ruslan Fedotenko, Andreas Karlsson and Luke Richardson as possible bait for a puck-moving defenceman.
- The Boston Globe indicates that, if Hannu Toivonen can't play as a solid backup, then the Bruins could be looking to deal for a veteran to back up Tim Thomas. The Boston Herald points to D Brad Stuart and LW Marco Sturm, both heading for free agency, as possible bargaining chips. The Globe also suggests that rookie D Matt Lashoff is another one who could be a prized trade commodity.
- Chuck Kobasew could be on his way out of Calgary, according to the Calgary Sun, with the suggestion that Pittsburgh's Ryan Malone might be a good swap.
- The Sun also floats the idea that the Lightning are going to deal for a goaltender, with the thought being that the Sharks could soon be ready to move Vesa Toskala. The Lightning could get discussions going by offering Dan Boyle as part of the package.
- Several sources report that veteran Panthers LW Gary Roberts could be on the move soon.
- The Tennessean reports that the Predators could move out of Nashville, under an early termination clause in their agreement with the local government, if the team's attendance dips below 14,000 per game by the end of next season.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Sorry I have been away
i had oral surgery yesterday was out for something like 8 hours, just start feeling better the morning.
here are quick news in hockey.
Former NHLer Burnett in hospital with coma:
Police in suburban Vancouver are investigating an assault that has left a former NHL player in a coma and fighting for his life.
The Hockey News reports that Garrett Burnett, who played 39 games for the Anaheim Ducks in 2003-04, was allegedly assaulted in the early hours of Dec. 26 when he was out with a group of friends at a nightclub in North Delta, B.C.
Delta police say Burnett was at the club with a small group of friends and became involved in a dispute with another group inside the club. Both parties were asked to leave and when Burnett and his friends left the club, the group with whom they had the dispute was reportedly waiting for them and assaulted them. Police say Burnett was “severely” hit in the head during the incident.
"We are treating this very seriously," said Acting Sgt. Wave Steinwand of the Delta Police Department. "He's still in a coma and could go either way."
Police are currently investigating the incident and have gone over video of the assault and have several potential suspects in mind, but charges have yet to be laid, Steinwand said.
A native of nearby Coquitlam, B.C., Burnett was in his home province after being banished from the Quebec-based North American Hockey League in December.
In a Dec. 17 game for the Summum Chiefs, the 6-foot-3, 235-pound former enforcer threw a net at an opposing goalie, then made a spectacle of himself on the ice during a brawl. He was suspended by the league for the remaining 36 games of the season and the playoffs. Burnett had played just four games for the Chiefs this season.
The Chiefs reportedly learned of Burnett's condition when team president Pierre Rochefort tried several times to get in touch with Burnett during the Christmas season. After leaving several voicemail messages for Burnett, Rochefort received a call from Burnett's father telling him that his son was in a coma.
Burnett scored one goal and two assists and had 184 penalty minutes in his 39 games with the Ducks in 2003-04.
Signed as a free agent by the San Jose Sharks in 1998, then by the Ducks in 2003, Burnett has spent most of his career bouncing around the minor leagues. Last season, he split time between the Phoenix Roadrunners of the ECHL and the Iowa Stars of the American League, the Dallas Stars' top affiliate.
Burnett signed as a free agent with the Stars in the summer of 2005, but is no longer under contract with any NHL team.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: I wish the best to luck to his family and hopefully he comes to.
-The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have claimed 6’3”, 190-pound goaltender Michael Leighton on waivers from the Nashville Predators, according to General Manager Paul Holmgren."I think more than anything Michael is an insurance policy for us,” said Holmgren in making the announcement. “We think that he is a good, young goalie. At times this year, we have run the risk of either Antero (Niittymaki) or Robert (Esche) being injured and then having to put a young goalie who, in our opinion, is clearly not ready for the NHL at this point in time into a game. Michael gives us insurance so that we won't expose ourselves like that. He will report to the Flyers, so we will have three goaltenders.""I am definitely excited,” said Leighton. “I am coming from Nashville where it wasn't a very good situation for me. I am coming to team where I will get a chance to play if there are injuries. I am happy to be in the NHL. Philadelphia is a great organization and I'm happy to be here."I think right now, with three goalies, I just have to work hard in practice and gain some confidence and trust from the coaches. I just want to work hard and hopefully get in some games and try to prove myself."Leighton, 25, appeared in one game with the Predators this season, allowing two goals in 20 minutes played. He was claimed by Nashville on waivers from the Anaheim Ducks on November 27, 2006. He registered an 8-6-1 record, two shutouts, a 2.31 goals-against average and .910 save percentage in 16 games for the Ducks’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates, this season. He was signed as a free agent by the Ducks on July 13, 2006.In parts of three NHL seasons with Chicago (2002-03 and 2003-04) and Nashville (2006-07), Leighton has compiled an 8-21-14 record, three shutouts, a 2.98 GAA and .901 save percentage in 43 regular season games. Last season, he posted a 15-22-1 record, 3.21 GAA and two shutouts in 40 regular season games for the Buffalo Sabres’ AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. He was acquired by the Sabres from the Blackhawks in exchange for Milan Bartovic on October 4, 2005.He was originally drafted by Chicago in the sixth round (165th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Hockey Guy Notes: Esche will get trade sometime in the next month and this was done if either goaile gets hurt again.
here are quick news in hockey.
Former NHLer Burnett in hospital with coma:
Police in suburban Vancouver are investigating an assault that has left a former NHL player in a coma and fighting for his life.
The Hockey News reports that Garrett Burnett, who played 39 games for the Anaheim Ducks in 2003-04, was allegedly assaulted in the early hours of Dec. 26 when he was out with a group of friends at a nightclub in North Delta, B.C.
Delta police say Burnett was at the club with a small group of friends and became involved in a dispute with another group inside the club. Both parties were asked to leave and when Burnett and his friends left the club, the group with whom they had the dispute was reportedly waiting for them and assaulted them. Police say Burnett was “severely” hit in the head during the incident.
"We are treating this very seriously," said Acting Sgt. Wave Steinwand of the Delta Police Department. "He's still in a coma and could go either way."
Police are currently investigating the incident and have gone over video of the assault and have several potential suspects in mind, but charges have yet to be laid, Steinwand said.
A native of nearby Coquitlam, B.C., Burnett was in his home province after being banished from the Quebec-based North American Hockey League in December.
In a Dec. 17 game for the Summum Chiefs, the 6-foot-3, 235-pound former enforcer threw a net at an opposing goalie, then made a spectacle of himself on the ice during a brawl. He was suspended by the league for the remaining 36 games of the season and the playoffs. Burnett had played just four games for the Chiefs this season.
The Chiefs reportedly learned of Burnett's condition when team president Pierre Rochefort tried several times to get in touch with Burnett during the Christmas season. After leaving several voicemail messages for Burnett, Rochefort received a call from Burnett's father telling him that his son was in a coma.
Burnett scored one goal and two assists and had 184 penalty minutes in his 39 games with the Ducks in 2003-04.
Signed as a free agent by the San Jose Sharks in 1998, then by the Ducks in 2003, Burnett has spent most of his career bouncing around the minor leagues. Last season, he split time between the Phoenix Roadrunners of the ECHL and the Iowa Stars of the American League, the Dallas Stars' top affiliate.
Burnett signed as a free agent with the Stars in the summer of 2005, but is no longer under contract with any NHL team.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: I wish the best to luck to his family and hopefully he comes to.
-The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have claimed 6’3”, 190-pound goaltender Michael Leighton on waivers from the Nashville Predators, according to General Manager Paul Holmgren."I think more than anything Michael is an insurance policy for us,” said Holmgren in making the announcement. “We think that he is a good, young goalie. At times this year, we have run the risk of either Antero (Niittymaki) or Robert (Esche) being injured and then having to put a young goalie who, in our opinion, is clearly not ready for the NHL at this point in time into a game. Michael gives us insurance so that we won't expose ourselves like that. He will report to the Flyers, so we will have three goaltenders.""I am definitely excited,” said Leighton. “I am coming from Nashville where it wasn't a very good situation for me. I am coming to team where I will get a chance to play if there are injuries. I am happy to be in the NHL. Philadelphia is a great organization and I'm happy to be here."I think right now, with three goalies, I just have to work hard in practice and gain some confidence and trust from the coaches. I just want to work hard and hopefully get in some games and try to prove myself."Leighton, 25, appeared in one game with the Predators this season, allowing two goals in 20 minutes played. He was claimed by Nashville on waivers from the Anaheim Ducks on November 27, 2006. He registered an 8-6-1 record, two shutouts, a 2.31 goals-against average and .910 save percentage in 16 games for the Ducks’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates, this season. He was signed as a free agent by the Ducks on July 13, 2006.In parts of three NHL seasons with Chicago (2002-03 and 2003-04) and Nashville (2006-07), Leighton has compiled an 8-21-14 record, three shutouts, a 2.98 GAA and .901 save percentage in 43 regular season games. Last season, he posted a 15-22-1 record, 3.21 GAA and two shutouts in 40 regular season games for the Buffalo Sabres’ AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. He was acquired by the Sabres from the Blackhawks in exchange for Milan Bartovic on October 4, 2005.He was originally drafted by Chicago in the sixth round (165th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Hockey Guy Notes: Esche will get trade sometime in the next month and this was done if either goaile gets hurt again.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Maple Leafs claim Green off waivers
The Maple Leafs have claimed forward Travis Green off waivers from Anaheim on Wednesday, bringing the Castlegar, B.C., native back to Toronto.
''To the say the least, I'm excited,'' Green told The Canadian Press as he packed his bags in Anaheim. ''You look around the league, I don't think there's a team I would feel more comfortable coming to than Toronto. I loved my time there and I really look forward to it, hopefully getting a chance to help out in any way I can.''
With forward Nik Antropov remaining on the Long Term Injury list, the Maple Leafs had the financial flexibility to absorb Green's minimal salary of $500,000. Green will be an unrestricted free agent July 1.
To make room, the club sent forward Erik Westrum down to the AHL Marlies.
Green, 36, has played in more than 900 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, and New York Islanders. He has won a Northeast Division title with the Bruins (2004), reached the Eastern Conference final with the Maple Leafs (2002), and reached the Wales Conference final with the Islanders (1993). He has twice scored 25 goals (1995-96 and 1999-2000) and has once led the Islanders in assists (45 in 1995-96). His 70 points in 1995-96 were a career best.
''We think Travis can come in and provide some stability and experience,'' said Leafs GM John Ferguson, also pointing out Green's faceoff skills. ''He's played over 900 games and can solidify the forward group a little bit as we weather the storm here.''
At the international level, Travis has represented Canada at three World Championships (1996 silver, 1997 gold, 1998).
Drafted by the New York Islanders in 1989 (2/23), Green is in his 13th NHL season.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Great 4th liner and will help out in the face circle, happy to see him back in toronto.
''To the say the least, I'm excited,'' Green told The Canadian Press as he packed his bags in Anaheim. ''You look around the league, I don't think there's a team I would feel more comfortable coming to than Toronto. I loved my time there and I really look forward to it, hopefully getting a chance to help out in any way I can.''
With forward Nik Antropov remaining on the Long Term Injury list, the Maple Leafs had the financial flexibility to absorb Green's minimal salary of $500,000. Green will be an unrestricted free agent July 1.
To make room, the club sent forward Erik Westrum down to the AHL Marlies.
Green, 36, has played in more than 900 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, and New York Islanders. He has won a Northeast Division title with the Bruins (2004), reached the Eastern Conference final with the Maple Leafs (2002), and reached the Wales Conference final with the Islanders (1993). He has twice scored 25 goals (1995-96 and 1999-2000) and has once led the Islanders in assists (45 in 1995-96). His 70 points in 1995-96 were a career best.
''We think Travis can come in and provide some stability and experience,'' said Leafs GM John Ferguson, also pointing out Green's faceoff skills. ''He's played over 900 games and can solidify the forward group a little bit as we weather the storm here.''
At the international level, Travis has represented Canada at three World Championships (1996 silver, 1997 gold, 1998).
Drafted by the New York Islanders in 1989 (2/23), Green is in his 13th NHL season.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Great 4th liner and will help out in the face circle, happy to see him back in toronto.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Your 2007 All Stars Starters
West:
Joe Thornton
Joe Sakic
Jonathan Cheechoo
Scott Niedermayer
Nicklas Lidstrom
Roberto Luongo
East:
Sidney Crosby
Alexander Ovechkin
Daniel Briere
Brian Campbell
Sheldon Souray
Ryan Miller
there you 2007 all stars startes
for Hockey insight, I'm andrew creyke
Joe Thornton
Joe Sakic
Jonathan Cheechoo
Scott Niedermayer
Nicklas Lidstrom
Roberto Luongo
East:
Sidney Crosby
Alexander Ovechkin
Daniel Briere
Brian Campbell
Sheldon Souray
Ryan Miller
there you 2007 all stars startes
for Hockey insight, I'm andrew creyke
Very Slow day
it is a very slow day
i will come once the All Star Roster is set
But anyways here is my allstar roster(starters)
East:
Sidney Crosby: The Best player in the NHL and the east right now and he is only year old then me, he will be all star starter for next 15 years!
Marian Hossa: The Second Best player in the east, in the thrashers did not have him they would be not be in playoffs. Heart and Soul of the thrashers.
Alexander Ovechkin: The heart and soul of the caps, he will be all star starter for next 15 years too.
Sheldon Souray: The best d-man in the East and he his one hell of a shot.
Tomas Kaberle: The 2nd best d-man in the East and he racks up more assists the goals.
Cristobal Huet: The Best goaile in the whole leguage until the flu bug hit the habs.
West:
Joe Thornton: Rack ups more assists the goals, the best player on the sharks.
Alexander Frolov: The best player on the Kings by far, haveing a season will be in top scoreing in the NHL for a long time to come.
Jarome Iginla: 2nd best captian in the west and he is a scary player once you get him mad.
Scott Niedermayer: very good d-man and leads by example and has lead the ducks to a really good record.
Nicklas Lidstrom: what to say about Lidstrom, plays over 30 mins a game and point game player and during his 16 years in the NHL never has been a minus player!
Roberto Luongo: Has the turn the boat around in Vancouver and looks a Franchise goaltender in Vancouver is on pace to play 78 games in Vancouver.
i will come once the All Star Roster is set
But anyways here is my allstar roster(starters)
East:
Sidney Crosby: The Best player in the NHL and the east right now and he is only year old then me, he will be all star starter for next 15 years!
Marian Hossa: The Second Best player in the east, in the thrashers did not have him they would be not be in playoffs. Heart and Soul of the thrashers.
Alexander Ovechkin: The heart and soul of the caps, he will be all star starter for next 15 years too.
Sheldon Souray: The best d-man in the East and he his one hell of a shot.
Tomas Kaberle: The 2nd best d-man in the East and he racks up more assists the goals.
Cristobal Huet: The Best goaile in the whole leguage until the flu bug hit the habs.
West:
Joe Thornton: Rack ups more assists the goals, the best player on the sharks.
Alexander Frolov: The best player on the Kings by far, haveing a season will be in top scoreing in the NHL for a long time to come.
Jarome Iginla: 2nd best captian in the west and he is a scary player once you get him mad.
Scott Niedermayer: very good d-man and leads by example and has lead the ducks to a really good record.
Nicklas Lidstrom: what to say about Lidstrom, plays over 30 mins a game and point game player and during his 16 years in the NHL never has been a minus player!
Roberto Luongo: Has the turn the boat around in Vancouver and looks a Franchise goaltender in Vancouver is on pace to play 78 games in Vancouver.
Monday, January 8, 2007
Sharks set to fire Ron Wilson?
Many rumblings throughout the league, you should know, that the Sharks are becoming somewhat impatient with Ron Wilson's work behind the bench.
from the files of the New York Post
Hockey Guy Notes: This a first i have heard this but the sharks have been on a slide but the still have good basketball record( 28-14) and they are sitting 2nd in their divison and 4th in the wild west and with dallas 3 points back.
If San Jose does fire him, Pat Quinn will be right in there for the mix of coachs for the job.
from the files of the New York Post
Hockey Guy Notes: This a first i have heard this but the sharks have been on a slide but the still have good basketball record( 28-14) and they are sitting 2nd in their divison and 4th in the wild west and with dallas 3 points back.
If San Jose does fire him, Pat Quinn will be right in there for the mix of coachs for the job.
Hurricanes deal Adams for Seidenberg
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenceman Dennis Seidenberg from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for centre Kevyn Adams on Monday.
The Hurricanes were looking for help on the blue-line after losing veteran Bret Hedican to injury last week, joining the likes of Frantisek Kaberle and Tim Gleason on the sidelines and leaving Carolina short-handed.
''With some uncertainly concerning when our injured defencemen will be able to return, we needed to make this move now,'' Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said in a statement. ''Dennis will be a good fit for us on defence. We thank Kevyn for his good service during his years in Carolina.''
Seidenberg, 25, had been a healthy scratch in recent games with the Coyotes. With Nick Boynton set to come back Tuesday night for the Coyotes after missing six weeks with a broken foot, Phoenix needed to move a blue-liner. Seidenberg had one goal and one assist in 32 games with the Coyotes this season.
The German has 33 points (8-25) and 56 penalty minutes in 158 career NHL games with Philadelphia and Phoenix.
Adams, a checking centre, had 72 points (38-34) in 300 games with the Hurricanes over the past five years. He has two goals and two assists in 35 games this season.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: This a strange move by the canes who will have 10 d-man after everyone gets healthy. This is a very odd deal for both sides because look at the yotes Steve Reinprecht is the number one center, Yanic Perreault is the number 2 center, Mike Zigomanis is the 3rd line center, Jeremy Roenick, Joel Perrault and Mike Ricci are the 4th line center and that leaves Kevyn Adams play on the wing on the 4th line?
they for defensmen are: Anton Babchuk, Mike Commodore, Bret Hedican (who is going to be back in febuary), Andrew Hutchinson, David Tanabe, Niclas Wallin, Glen Wesley, Tim Gleason (back after all-star game), Frantisek Kaberle (back after allstar game) and now Dennis Seidenberg. That only leaves the canes tradeing a d-man for offesnive help down the road.
The Hurricanes were looking for help on the blue-line after losing veteran Bret Hedican to injury last week, joining the likes of Frantisek Kaberle and Tim Gleason on the sidelines and leaving Carolina short-handed.
''With some uncertainly concerning when our injured defencemen will be able to return, we needed to make this move now,'' Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said in a statement. ''Dennis will be a good fit for us on defence. We thank Kevyn for his good service during his years in Carolina.''
Seidenberg, 25, had been a healthy scratch in recent games with the Coyotes. With Nick Boynton set to come back Tuesday night for the Coyotes after missing six weeks with a broken foot, Phoenix needed to move a blue-liner. Seidenberg had one goal and one assist in 32 games with the Coyotes this season.
The German has 33 points (8-25) and 56 penalty minutes in 158 career NHL games with Philadelphia and Phoenix.
Adams, a checking centre, had 72 points (38-34) in 300 games with the Hurricanes over the past five years. He has two goals and two assists in 35 games this season.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: This a strange move by the canes who will have 10 d-man after everyone gets healthy. This is a very odd deal for both sides because look at the yotes Steve Reinprecht is the number one center, Yanic Perreault is the number 2 center, Mike Zigomanis is the 3rd line center, Jeremy Roenick, Joel Perrault and Mike Ricci are the 4th line center and that leaves Kevyn Adams play on the wing on the 4th line?
they for defensmen are: Anton Babchuk, Mike Commodore, Bret Hedican (who is going to be back in febuary), Andrew Hutchinson, David Tanabe, Niclas Wallin, Glen Wesley, Tim Gleason (back after all-star game), Frantisek Kaberle (back after allstar game) and now Dennis Seidenberg. That only leaves the canes tradeing a d-man for offesnive help down the road.
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Rumors for January 7th
this is from the Ottawa Sun(http://ottsun.canoe.ca/Sports/Hockey/2007/01/07/3215597-sun.html)
-Edmonton GM Kevin Lowe has turned up his search for a blueliner with the club not getting much help from its defencemen. It's believed he'd like to acquire Boston D Brad Stuart, an Alberta native who will be an UFA this summer, but the Bruins have opened talks with his representatives. The Oilers will have to get in line because the Sharks, Avs and Wings have all called to see what the Bruins want for Stuart. Desperate earlier this season, Lowe may have called the Senators to see if they'd trade D Wade Redden. It's believed the club just told Lowe that Redden isn't going anywhere. The Oilers have made a pitch to the Flyers for D Joni Pitkanen. It's believed Edmonton is offering LW Raffi Torres or RW Joffrey Lupul
Hockey Guy Notes: Edmonton will aquire a two d-man but remain a question who? i guess we well find out sooner then later if edmonton contiues to lose.
-LW Ladislav Nagy ($3 million), D Nick Boynton ($2.95 million) and D Dennis Seidenberg ($750,000) could be next. It's believed the Habs, Blackhawks, Canucks, Rangers and Flames all called to check on Comrie's availability. The Coyotes have insisted they won't trade F Shane Doan, but they haven't done anything to try to sign him either. It's believed the Flames, Canucks, Oilers, Senators and Leafs have all inquired about Doan's availability.
Hockey Guy Notes: As a said before Doan would look really good in a vancouver canucks jersey play with the twins.
-The Flames wouldn't mind moving RW Chuck Kobasew, who is out right now with a head injury. A possible fit is Pittsburgh where the club is listening to offers for LW Ryan Malone.
Hockey Guy Notes: Ryan Malone is not the answer for the flames they need a real number one center.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs still haven't made a decision regarding Mats Sundin's contract. The Leafs have a club option on him for $6.3 million and would like to sign him to an extension but don't want to be on the hook for that cap hit for next season if he re-signs for a lower amount.
Hockey Guy Notes: I have also heard on the Spin that Mats Sundin option is very werid, the cap hit is $6.3 mill but he would be makeing $4 mill.
- Sources claim the Tampa Bay Lightning could start dumping salary if the club doesn't turn things around soon. The Bolts have been shopping Vaclav Prospal but nobody wants him and his recent clash with head coach John Tortorella does little to enhance his value. It's believed the club may be in the market for a goaltending upgrade and might be interested in Vesa Toskala, whom the San Jose Sharks might be getting ready to move, but Garrioch believes that might cost the Bolts Dan Boyle as Sharks GM Doug Wilson has long been in the market for a puckmoving defenceman.
Hockey Guy Notes: Tampa Can not get a good goaile until one of the big three moves!
- "It's doubtful the Flyers are going to be able to deal C Peter Forsberg at the NHL's trade deadline because the risk might be too high."
Hockey Guy Notes: We have to wait and see.
- "(T)alk around the league is GM Peter Chiarelli has been actively working the phones looking for a blueliner. There aren't many available, but Kings D Lubomir Visnovsky remains an option.
Hockey Guy Notes: Pierre Lebrun said he was not available? becuase he has one more year left on his deal but we to have to play the wait and see game!
- Garrioch suggests the more likely fit for the Oilers or Bruins is defenceman Eric Brewer, as team president John Davidson is "getting ready to clean house in St. Louis."
Hockey Guy Notes: that might be put hold if the blues continue to win.
Rumors from the Satellite Hotstove:
(http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hnic/satellite-hotstove.html)
- Eric Duhatschek reports the Florida Panthers could be sellers by the trade deadline, mentioning Todd Bertuzzi, Josef Stumpel, Gary Roberts, Martin Gelinas and Ed Belfour as possible trade bait.
Hockey Guy Notes: Gelinas can be helpful in the playoffs and florida be a fun team to watch for trades coming up until the deadline.
- Scott Morrison reported the Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking a puckmoving defenceman and are believed shopping forwards Vaclav Prospal and Ruslan Fedotenko.
Hockey Guy Notes: Tampa needs more then a puckingmoving, they need a new coach and new goaile.
- Pierre Lebrun reports some teams are interested in LA Kings defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky but he probably isn't available. He still has another season on his contract and GM Dean Lombardi may wish to keep him
Hockey Guy Notes: this will shut down all the rumors for him.
- Lebrun also mentions the Carolina Hurricanes might be in the market for a defenceman, however, they are expecting to get some of their injured defenceman back after the All-Star break, which could leave them eventually with ten defencemen. That would mean management would have to move one of them.
-Edmonton GM Kevin Lowe has turned up his search for a blueliner with the club not getting much help from its defencemen. It's believed he'd like to acquire Boston D Brad Stuart, an Alberta native who will be an UFA this summer, but the Bruins have opened talks with his representatives. The Oilers will have to get in line because the Sharks, Avs and Wings have all called to see what the Bruins want for Stuart. Desperate earlier this season, Lowe may have called the Senators to see if they'd trade D Wade Redden. It's believed the club just told Lowe that Redden isn't going anywhere. The Oilers have made a pitch to the Flyers for D Joni Pitkanen. It's believed Edmonton is offering LW Raffi Torres or RW Joffrey Lupul
Hockey Guy Notes: Edmonton will aquire a two d-man but remain a question who? i guess we well find out sooner then later if edmonton contiues to lose.
-LW Ladislav Nagy ($3 million), D Nick Boynton ($2.95 million) and D Dennis Seidenberg ($750,000) could be next. It's believed the Habs, Blackhawks, Canucks, Rangers and Flames all called to check on Comrie's availability. The Coyotes have insisted they won't trade F Shane Doan, but they haven't done anything to try to sign him either. It's believed the Flames, Canucks, Oilers, Senators and Leafs have all inquired about Doan's availability.
Hockey Guy Notes: As a said before Doan would look really good in a vancouver canucks jersey play with the twins.
-The Flames wouldn't mind moving RW Chuck Kobasew, who is out right now with a head injury. A possible fit is Pittsburgh where the club is listening to offers for LW Ryan Malone.
Hockey Guy Notes: Ryan Malone is not the answer for the flames they need a real number one center.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs still haven't made a decision regarding Mats Sundin's contract. The Leafs have a club option on him for $6.3 million and would like to sign him to an extension but don't want to be on the hook for that cap hit for next season if he re-signs for a lower amount.
Hockey Guy Notes: I have also heard on the Spin that Mats Sundin option is very werid, the cap hit is $6.3 mill but he would be makeing $4 mill.
- Sources claim the Tampa Bay Lightning could start dumping salary if the club doesn't turn things around soon. The Bolts have been shopping Vaclav Prospal but nobody wants him and his recent clash with head coach John Tortorella does little to enhance his value. It's believed the club may be in the market for a goaltending upgrade and might be interested in Vesa Toskala, whom the San Jose Sharks might be getting ready to move, but Garrioch believes that might cost the Bolts Dan Boyle as Sharks GM Doug Wilson has long been in the market for a puckmoving defenceman.
Hockey Guy Notes: Tampa Can not get a good goaile until one of the big three moves!
- "It's doubtful the Flyers are going to be able to deal C Peter Forsberg at the NHL's trade deadline because the risk might be too high."
Hockey Guy Notes: We have to wait and see.
- "(T)alk around the league is GM Peter Chiarelli has been actively working the phones looking for a blueliner. There aren't many available, but Kings D Lubomir Visnovsky remains an option.
Hockey Guy Notes: Pierre Lebrun said he was not available? becuase he has one more year left on his deal but we to have to play the wait and see game!
- Garrioch suggests the more likely fit for the Oilers or Bruins is defenceman Eric Brewer, as team president John Davidson is "getting ready to clean house in St. Louis."
Hockey Guy Notes: that might be put hold if the blues continue to win.
Rumors from the Satellite Hotstove:
(http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hnic/satellite-hotstove.html)
- Eric Duhatschek reports the Florida Panthers could be sellers by the trade deadline, mentioning Todd Bertuzzi, Josef Stumpel, Gary Roberts, Martin Gelinas and Ed Belfour as possible trade bait.
Hockey Guy Notes: Gelinas can be helpful in the playoffs and florida be a fun team to watch for trades coming up until the deadline.
- Scott Morrison reported the Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking a puckmoving defenceman and are believed shopping forwards Vaclav Prospal and Ruslan Fedotenko.
Hockey Guy Notes: Tampa needs more then a puckingmoving, they need a new coach and new goaile.
- Pierre Lebrun reports some teams are interested in LA Kings defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky but he probably isn't available. He still has another season on his contract and GM Dean Lombardi may wish to keep him
Hockey Guy Notes: this will shut down all the rumors for him.
- Lebrun also mentions the Carolina Hurricanes might be in the market for a defenceman, however, they are expecting to get some of their injured defenceman back after the All-Star break, which could leave them eventually with ten defencemen. That would mean management would have to move one of them.
Saturday, January 6, 2007
Coyotes, Red Wings talking trade?
The Red Wings appear to be having trade discussions with the Phoenix Coyotes.Phoenix scouts attended Tuesday's game between the Wings and Anaheim. The Coyotes might be forced to trade winger Shane Doan, who will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, prior to the Feb. 27 trade deadline and hints the Wings might be a possible destination
The Coyotes are also believed to be shopping the likes of Dave Scatchard and Ladislav Nagy, their leading scorer.
from:http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/det070106.html
Hockey Guy Notes: I would love to see doan in a Canucks Jersey playing with the twins. He is big and strong and clear front the net for the twins. If i was Nonis he should take a long look at Shane Doan.
The Coyotes are also believed to be shopping the likes of Dave Scatchard and Ladislav Nagy, their leading scorer.
from:http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/det070106.html
Hockey Guy Notes: I would love to see doan in a Canucks Jersey playing with the twins. He is big and strong and clear front the net for the twins. If i was Nonis he should take a long look at Shane Doan.
Oilers Want Pitkanen?
Edmonton is willing to part with Raffi Torres and Joffrey Lupul for Joni Pitkanen. Oilers really want Pitkanen ...This should provide plenty of discussion board material. Personally, I don't think Pitkanen is ever going to "get it" and I know for certain that is something the Flyers, as an orgnization, are trying to determine themselves.You'd think Alexei Zhitnik would help him out but Pitkanen only drags Zhitnik down on the ice. If this is indeed an offer, I wouodl make the deal
from:http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=4671
Hockey Guy Notes: Pull the trigger Lowe, thats is a very good deal man! lupul looks lost at home and torres has lost his job in edmonton. They Marc-Antoine Pouliot, Andrew Cogliano, and Robbie Schremp waiting in the wrings. PULL THE TRIGGER NOW LOWE!
from:http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=4671
Hockey Guy Notes: Pull the trigger Lowe, thats is a very good deal man! lupul looks lost at home and torres has lost his job in edmonton. They Marc-Antoine Pouliot, Andrew Cogliano, and Robbie Schremp waiting in the wrings. PULL THE TRIGGER NOW LOWE!
Bruins assign Kessel to AHL
The Boston Bruins assigned rookie Phil Kessel to Providence of the American Hockey League on Friday for a three-game conditioning stint, the latest step in his recovery from successful testicular-cancer treatment.
The centre, sidelined since Dec. 11, will be recalled to the NHL on Sunday night following Providence's game against the Springfield Falcons.
Kessel practised with the Bruins on Wednesday for the first time since his surgery and worked out with them again Thursday morning.
"At just 19 years old and in his first season in the NHL, it would be difficult for Phil to come right back to Boston in the middle of the season, after being off the ice for a month," said Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli.
"These few games in Providence will help Phil re-adjust to the speed of the NHL so that he is ready to join Boston on Monday morning."
Kessel was the fifth overall pick in last year's draft and has five goals and four assists in 27 games this season.
from the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Glad to see him on the road to recovery, he will be a great NHLer in couple years!
The centre, sidelined since Dec. 11, will be recalled to the NHL on Sunday night following Providence's game against the Springfield Falcons.
Kessel practised with the Bruins on Wednesday for the first time since his surgery and worked out with them again Thursday morning.
"At just 19 years old and in his first season in the NHL, it would be difficult for Phil to come right back to Boston in the middle of the season, after being off the ice for a month," said Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli.
"These few games in Providence will help Phil re-adjust to the speed of the NHL so that he is ready to join Boston on Monday morning."
Kessel was the fifth overall pick in last year's draft and has five goals and four assists in 27 games this season.
from the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Glad to see him on the road to recovery, he will be a great NHLer in couple years!
Friday, January 5, 2007
Rumors for January 6th
This is from TSN Backchecking(http://tsn.ca/fantasy_news/columnists/scott_cullen/?ID=190994)
The Vancouver Province reports that the Oilers' depth at forward, since acquiring Nedved, puts them in a position to deal for a defenceman, with Boston's Brad Stuart at the top of their wishlist. Canucks GM Dave Nonis also tells the paper notes that the Canucks would also like to add a puck-moving defenceman or improve their depth down the middle.
- The Tampa Tribune suggest that the following defencemen could be available, for a Lightning team in need of an upgrade on the blueline: Eric Brewer in St. Louis, Derek Morris in Phoenix, Colorado's Ossi Vaananen and John-Michael Liles and Boston's Brad Stuart or Paul Mara. the paper goes on to say that Dallas' recent run of injuries could have them interested in Lightning forwards Vaclav Prospal or Ruslan Fedotenko in exchange for a defenceman.
- According to the Arlington Heights Daily Herald Times, Blackhawks defencemen Jassen Cullimore, Adrian Aucoin and Jim Vandermeer could be available. The paper also notes that the Blackhawks continue to be mentioned in rumors with Tampa Bay involving center Vaclav Prospal and winger Ruslan Fedotenko.
- The Denver Post chimes in on Lightning trade talk by suggesting that Jose Theodore and Marc Denis could be part of a swap, even a blockbuster that could land Vincent Lecavalier in Colorado. Perhaps wishful thinking, but the goaltenders could each use a new home.
- Injuries to Tim Gleason and Bret Hedican could force the Hurricanes to trade for some defensive depth.
- Wayne Gretzky acknowledged, in the East Valley Tribune, that the Coyotes may be in position to deal a defenceman once Nick Boynton returns from injury, which should be any day now.
- The Bergen Record reports that the Devils have been shopping D Brad Lukowich in order to create roster room for D Richard Matvichuk when he's ready to come off the long-term injured list.
The Vancouver Province reports that the Oilers' depth at forward, since acquiring Nedved, puts them in a position to deal for a defenceman, with Boston's Brad Stuart at the top of their wishlist. Canucks GM Dave Nonis also tells the paper notes that the Canucks would also like to add a puck-moving defenceman or improve their depth down the middle.
- The Tampa Tribune suggest that the following defencemen could be available, for a Lightning team in need of an upgrade on the blueline: Eric Brewer in St. Louis, Derek Morris in Phoenix, Colorado's Ossi Vaananen and John-Michael Liles and Boston's Brad Stuart or Paul Mara. the paper goes on to say that Dallas' recent run of injuries could have them interested in Lightning forwards Vaclav Prospal or Ruslan Fedotenko in exchange for a defenceman.
- According to the Arlington Heights Daily Herald Times, Blackhawks defencemen Jassen Cullimore, Adrian Aucoin and Jim Vandermeer could be available. The paper also notes that the Blackhawks continue to be mentioned in rumors with Tampa Bay involving center Vaclav Prospal and winger Ruslan Fedotenko.
- The Denver Post chimes in on Lightning trade talk by suggesting that Jose Theodore and Marc Denis could be part of a swap, even a blockbuster that could land Vincent Lecavalier in Colorado. Perhaps wishful thinking, but the goaltenders could each use a new home.
- Injuries to Tim Gleason and Bret Hedican could force the Hurricanes to trade for some defensive depth.
- Wayne Gretzky acknowledged, in the East Valley Tribune, that the Coyotes may be in position to deal a defenceman once Nick Boynton returns from injury, which should be any day now.
- The Bergen Record reports that the Devils have been shopping D Brad Lukowich in order to create roster room for D Richard Matvichuk when he's ready to come off the long-term injured list.
The Leafs and Oilers are talking about a big deal?
The Leafs and Oilers are talking about a big deal involving Torres, Tucker, Poni, Bell, an Edmonton draft pick and an Edmonton prospect, possibly Cogliano.
From my Affiliate @ http://www.hockeyleaks.com/
Hockey Guy Notes: something is up in Edmonton and we will soon find out
Here are some names of d-man the oilers are possibly looking at:
Pavel Kubina
Dennis Seidenberg
Derek Morris
Brad Stuart
Ed Jovanovski
Nick Boynton
Brian Rafalski
Brian Leetch
Mike Van Ryn
Dan Boyle
Sheldon Souray
Jim Vandermeer
Adrian Aucoin
Jassen Cullimore
Richard Matvichuk
Eric Brewer
Barret Jackman
Oleg Tverdovsky
Lubomir Visnovsky(long shot)
Paul Mara
Ossi Vaananen
John-Michael Liles
Brad Lukowich
From my Affiliate @ http://www.hockeyleaks.com/
Hockey Guy Notes: something is up in Edmonton and we will soon find out
Here are some names of d-man the oilers are possibly looking at:
Pavel Kubina
Dennis Seidenberg
Derek Morris
Brad Stuart
Ed Jovanovski
Nick Boynton
Brian Rafalski
Brian Leetch
Mike Van Ryn
Dan Boyle
Sheldon Souray
Jim Vandermeer
Adrian Aucoin
Jassen Cullimore
Richard Matvichuk
Eric Brewer
Barret Jackman
Oleg Tverdovsky
Lubomir Visnovsky(long shot)
Paul Mara
Ossi Vaananen
John-Michael Liles
Brad Lukowich
Sens get Koalska from Isles for Malec
The Ottawa Senators have acquired centre Matt Koalska from the New York Islanders for defenceman Tomas Malec in an exchange of minor leaguers.
Koalska will report to the AHL's Binghamton Senators. The 26-year-old American played in three games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season before being loaned to the Hershey Bears. He got into three NHL games with the Islanders.
Malec, 24, a Slovakian, had one goal and 12 assists in 33 games with Binghamton this season. He's appeared in 45 NHL games in his career.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: this nothing big and nothing to go dancing in the street for. The Islanders just got depth for the blueline and should see spot duty on call up and Koalska should see spot duty on call ups
Koalska will report to the AHL's Binghamton Senators. The 26-year-old American played in three games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season before being loaned to the Hershey Bears. He got into three NHL games with the Islanders.
Malec, 24, a Slovakian, had one goal and 12 assists in 33 games with Binghamton this season. He's appeared in 45 NHL games in his career.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: this nothing big and nothing to go dancing in the street for. The Islanders just got depth for the blueline and should see spot duty on call up and Koalska should see spot duty on call ups
Rumors for January 5th
-The Oilers are Up to Something?
The Oilers need defensemen, not forwards. Talking to my sources close to the situation, the likely reason the Oilers grabbed Nedved was to see if he could play on one of the top three lines therefore enabling the Oilers to move a current roster player for the d-man they cherish. The Oilers really want Eric Brewer back, but also are considering Brad Stuart, and even Derek Morris. We do know one thing for certain. Kevin Lowe is a very sly GM.
from:http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=1
Hockey Guy Notes: As Ekunld said Lowe is a very sly GM, Morris has a high price tag @ $3.9 million. Morris and Brewer would be easy for lowe to get and i really do not see Stuart moveing unless it was a sweet deal
Very slow day folks on the rumor front
The Oilers need defensemen, not forwards. Talking to my sources close to the situation, the likely reason the Oilers grabbed Nedved was to see if he could play on one of the top three lines therefore enabling the Oilers to move a current roster player for the d-man they cherish. The Oilers really want Eric Brewer back, but also are considering Brad Stuart, and even Derek Morris. We do know one thing for certain. Kevin Lowe is a very sly GM.
from:http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=1
Hockey Guy Notes: As Ekunld said Lowe is a very sly GM, Morris has a high price tag @ $3.9 million. Morris and Brewer would be easy for lowe to get and i really do not see Stuart moveing unless it was a sweet deal
Very slow day folks on the rumor front
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Rumours for January 4th
-Another trade coming for the Coyotes?
The Coyotes are carrying seven defensemen not counting Nick Boynton, who soon will be coming of the injured reserve list (fractured foot).Asked if the Coyotes are working on a deal involving a defenseman, Gretzky didn't say no."I'm not going to lie to you guys," Gretzky told reporters. "I'm not going to sit here and say we're not going to do nothing. That wouldn't be the truth. But there's nothing imminent right now."Gretzky did not elaborate, but given recent ice-time patterns, a deal involving Dennis Seidenberg may be coming soon.
from: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/coyotes/articles/0104coyotesnb0104.html
Hockey Guy Notes: Coyotes have a deep blueline, a team in need a d-man will prob look to the coyote
-Something brewing in San Jose?
Don’t want to get too much into Tuesday’s setback in Montreal other than to say turnovers plagued the Lightning. One led to Montreal’s first goal and got Ruslan Fedotenko and Vinny Prospal benched to start the second period. On another play, Cory Sarich gets beat behind the net as Luke Richardson left the front of the net leading to Montreal’s game winning goal.
But what I really wanted to just throw out there is the transaction made today by the San Jose Sharks. In a move that comes as a bit of a surprise the Sharks sent down D Matt Carle and RW Steve Bernier to the minor leagues. I don’t get the chance to pay too much attention to the Western Conference, but I know this move looks a bit surprising. Carle is among the candidates for rookie of the year while Bernier, although he has been struggling at times this season, is a great talent.
To me, I get the feeling San Jose is clearing roster space for something to happen. They have goaltender Vesa Toskala just kind of sitting on the bench right now and he is a sought after commodity. I don’t know anything in particular, but this smells like something is coming for the Sharks. Whether that means Tampa Bay is involved - Toskala would be an upgrade in net for sure - I don’t know. But I think San Jose might be up to something as they have hit a bump in the road recently.
from: http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/related/C189/
Hockey Guy Notes: the sharks are really weak down the right wing, and they have two good goailes, they will be makeing a trade any day now.
The Coyotes are carrying seven defensemen not counting Nick Boynton, who soon will be coming of the injured reserve list (fractured foot).Asked if the Coyotes are working on a deal involving a defenseman, Gretzky didn't say no."I'm not going to lie to you guys," Gretzky told reporters. "I'm not going to sit here and say we're not going to do nothing. That wouldn't be the truth. But there's nothing imminent right now."Gretzky did not elaborate, but given recent ice-time patterns, a deal involving Dennis Seidenberg may be coming soon.
from: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/coyotes/articles/0104coyotesnb0104.html
Hockey Guy Notes: Coyotes have a deep blueline, a team in need a d-man will prob look to the coyote
-Something brewing in San Jose?
Don’t want to get too much into Tuesday’s setback in Montreal other than to say turnovers plagued the Lightning. One led to Montreal’s first goal and got Ruslan Fedotenko and Vinny Prospal benched to start the second period. On another play, Cory Sarich gets beat behind the net as Luke Richardson left the front of the net leading to Montreal’s game winning goal.
But what I really wanted to just throw out there is the transaction made today by the San Jose Sharks. In a move that comes as a bit of a surprise the Sharks sent down D Matt Carle and RW Steve Bernier to the minor leagues. I don’t get the chance to pay too much attention to the Western Conference, but I know this move looks a bit surprising. Carle is among the candidates for rookie of the year while Bernier, although he has been struggling at times this season, is a great talent.
To me, I get the feeling San Jose is clearing roster space for something to happen. They have goaltender Vesa Toskala just kind of sitting on the bench right now and he is a sought after commodity. I don’t know anything in particular, but this smells like something is coming for the Sharks. Whether that means Tampa Bay is involved - Toskala would be an upgrade in net for sure - I don’t know. But I think San Jose might be up to something as they have hit a bump in the road recently.
from: http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/related/C189/
Hockey Guy Notes: the sharks are really weak down the right wing, and they have two good goailes, they will be makeing a trade any day now.
Ricci pondering retirement?
Mike Ricci has left the Phoenix Coyotes to consider his future with the team and hockey in general.
The 35-year old, who is one game shy of playing in his 1,100th regular season contest, has been a healthy scratch in seven straight games. He got permission from the team to fly back to Phoenix on Wednesday to discuss his future with his family.
"I think it's gotten to the point where he really needs to address whether he wants to be an in-and-out player with Phoenix," his agent, Anton Thun, tells the Arizona Republic.
Ricci has been battling back from a neck injury suffered in the off-season which caused him to miss all of training camp and the first 20 games of the season.
"(It) was a serious neck injury and he's not a spring chicken anymore," Thun tells the newspaper. "He has a young family and I think one of the things he strongly has to consider and is considering is whether continuing to play and trying to play through this injury is the appropriate thing for him to do rather than just acknowledge that the injury is something that may be limiting his ability to perform at the highest level."
The Coyotes, who are paying Ricci $1.52-million this season, have said they will give the 16 year veteran all the time he needs to make a decision.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Ricci is a true hockey player and it will be sad to see him go. but as it said in the article he had serious neck injury and maybe it is time for retire!
The 35-year old, who is one game shy of playing in his 1,100th regular season contest, has been a healthy scratch in seven straight games. He got permission from the team to fly back to Phoenix on Wednesday to discuss his future with his family.
"I think it's gotten to the point where he really needs to address whether he wants to be an in-and-out player with Phoenix," his agent, Anton Thun, tells the Arizona Republic.
Ricci has been battling back from a neck injury suffered in the off-season which caused him to miss all of training camp and the first 20 games of the season.
"(It) was a serious neck injury and he's not a spring chicken anymore," Thun tells the newspaper. "He has a young family and I think one of the things he strongly has to consider and is considering is whether continuing to play and trying to play through this injury is the appropriate thing for him to do rather than just acknowledge that the injury is something that may be limiting his ability to perform at the highest level."
The Coyotes, who are paying Ricci $1.52-million this season, have said they will give the 16 year veteran all the time he needs to make a decision.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Ricci is a true hockey player and it will be sad to see him go. but as it said in the article he had serious neck injury and maybe it is time for retire!
Kansas City makes its push for Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins could play rent-free and be equal managing partners in the new Sprint Center if they move to Kansas City, under an offer unveiled Thursday by the arena's operating group.
Tim Leiweke, president of Anschutz Entertainment Group, said the Penguins would not have to buy into the management agreement. The US$276-million Sprint Center is scheduled to open in October.
The Penguins' owners, unhappy with the 45-year-old Mellon Arena, the NHL's oldest venue, have been exploring a move since a new arena deal fell through last month.
"We are not trying to steal the Penguins," Leiweke said. "We have been very respectful of their process. We understand that this is Pittsburgh's to lose, and we respect that."
Anschutz officials, including former Pittsburgh star Luc Robitaille, met Wednesday and Thursday with Penguins owner Mario Lemieux, his partner, Ron Burkle, and other team representatives.
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"They have told us they will make a decision within 30 days," Leiweke said. "We will know within 30 days whether they are going to work out their issues in Pittsburgh and get an arena built, or whether they will ask the NHL for permission to move the team to Kansas City."
Pittsburgh has been trying to keep the Penguins in town with a Plan B agreement involving Detroit-based gambling company owner Dan Barden. Lemieux and Burkle were scheduled to meet late Thursday with Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Allegheny County chief executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl.
Finding a permanent tenant, either in the NHL or NBA, has been a priority for Kansas City. Officials are counting on the Sprint Center and an adjoining entertainment district to anchor downtown revitalization efforts.
But so far, the arena has commitments only for the 2008 Big 12 men's basketball tournament, which was once a fixture in Kansas City, and the annual BCE Classic, a four-game tournament sponsored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
The association's hall of fame, which will include a 40,000-square-foot interactive exhibit dubbed College Basketball the Experience, is being incorporated into the Sprint Center project.
Last month, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board denied a slots contract bid by Isle of Capri Casinos that would have guaranteed the construction of a $290-million arena.
And William (Boots) Del Biaggio III, the venture capitalist who has an agreement with Sprint Center management to own any NHL team that relocates to Kansas City, co-owns a minor league hockey team with Lemieux.
Kansas City has not had an NHL franchise since the Scouts - now the New Jersey Devils - left town in 1976 after two seasons in Kemper Arena.
The NBA's Kings, who relocated from Cincinnati in 1972 and spent three seasons splitting their home games between Kansas City and Omaha, moved to Sacramento in 1985.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: I do not like this one bit, Kansas City is more football and basketball city then hockey! But they have arena, SO Pittsburgh get ready for the move!
Tim Leiweke, president of Anschutz Entertainment Group, said the Penguins would not have to buy into the management agreement. The US$276-million Sprint Center is scheduled to open in October.
The Penguins' owners, unhappy with the 45-year-old Mellon Arena, the NHL's oldest venue, have been exploring a move since a new arena deal fell through last month.
"We are not trying to steal the Penguins," Leiweke said. "We have been very respectful of their process. We understand that this is Pittsburgh's to lose, and we respect that."
Anschutz officials, including former Pittsburgh star Luc Robitaille, met Wednesday and Thursday with Penguins owner Mario Lemieux, his partner, Ron Burkle, and other team representatives.
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"They have told us they will make a decision within 30 days," Leiweke said. "We will know within 30 days whether they are going to work out their issues in Pittsburgh and get an arena built, or whether they will ask the NHL for permission to move the team to Kansas City."
Pittsburgh has been trying to keep the Penguins in town with a Plan B agreement involving Detroit-based gambling company owner Dan Barden. Lemieux and Burkle were scheduled to meet late Thursday with Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Allegheny County chief executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl.
Finding a permanent tenant, either in the NHL or NBA, has been a priority for Kansas City. Officials are counting on the Sprint Center and an adjoining entertainment district to anchor downtown revitalization efforts.
But so far, the arena has commitments only for the 2008 Big 12 men's basketball tournament, which was once a fixture in Kansas City, and the annual BCE Classic, a four-game tournament sponsored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
The association's hall of fame, which will include a 40,000-square-foot interactive exhibit dubbed College Basketball the Experience, is being incorporated into the Sprint Center project.
Last month, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board denied a slots contract bid by Isle of Capri Casinos that would have guaranteed the construction of a $290-million arena.
And William (Boots) Del Biaggio III, the venture capitalist who has an agreement with Sprint Center management to own any NHL team that relocates to Kansas City, co-owns a minor league hockey team with Lemieux.
Kansas City has not had an NHL franchise since the Scouts - now the New Jersey Devils - left town in 1976 after two seasons in Kemper Arena.
The NBA's Kings, who relocated from Cincinnati in 1972 and spent three seasons splitting their home games between Kansas City and Omaha, moved to Sacramento in 1985.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: I do not like this one bit, Kansas City is more football and basketball city then hockey! But they have arena, SO Pittsburgh get ready for the move!
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Ducks Acquire Defenseman Ric Jackman
The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired defenseman Ric Jackman from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. The Ducks also announced that they have reassigned defenseman Aaron Rome to Portland, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
from:http://www.anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200701&id=1555
Yes two trades in one day!
Ric Jackman will finally blossom in anaheim, but he will find him self back in the press box once pronger and Beauchemin come back
from:http://www.anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200701&id=1555
Yes two trades in one day!
Ric Jackman will finally blossom in anaheim, but he will find him self back in the press box once pronger and Beauchemin come back
Rumors for January 3rd
-Are the rangers going to pursue Scott Gomez?
Hockey Guy Notes: Gomez is going to cash in the summer but i do not think with the rangers, they are already over paying for the services of Matt Cullen. Scott Gomez can be heading to a team with out true number one center say like Calgary,Vancouver, Montreal, etc.
-Ducks trying to get a d-man?
Hockey Guy Notes: The D-man available right now are: Eric Brewer, Nick Boynton, Brian Leetch,Derek Morris.
those are some good d-man! but my self i think the ducks should ride this out!
-The Ducks put a claim in for Petr Nedved
Hockey Guy Notes: That Ottawa, Toronto, Anaheim and Edmonton who all put claims in. This guy was on waivers 4 times and then he came hot commodity, who wants some is a minus 20? and his one goal all year but we will wait and see how does in Edmonton.
Some Rumours for Tsn Backchecking:
- Blues LW Martin Rucinsky would waive his no-trade clause in order to return to the Rangers. The paper also reports that the Blues have gauged the Rangers' interest in impending free agents Keith Tkachuk, Billy Guerin, Eric Brewer and Petr Cajanek. Rucinsky would be able to fit in seamlessly with the Blueshirts' Czech contingent. Tkachuk, for his part, has just four points in the last 12 games, which probably hinders his marketability.
Hockey Guy Notes: St. Louis will be a seller @ the deadline!
- The Coyotes don't have any deals pending, according to the Arizona Republic, but teams are asking about impending unrestricted free agents Ladislav Nagy, Mike Comrie and Shane Doan. Considering Phoenix's record, they'll have to consider all offers that might give them long-term value.
Hockey Guy Notes: Comrie is trade to the sens
- Thrashers GM Don Waddell tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that, at $3.5-million under the salary cap, the Thrashers could afford to bring in a $5-million player on January 1 or an "$11-million player" at the trade deadline. Waddell also admits that the Thrashers do need a playmaking centre to help Ilya Kovalchuk.
Hockey Guy Notes: The thrashers can be looking @ Petr Cajanek, Jason Allison, Scott Gomez, Craig Conroy & Brendan Morrison. If i was Don Waddell i would look at Petr Cajanek if he plays with the right guys he can put up big points or Jason Allison he might be slow but is a point a game player.
- Stars GM Doug Armstrong indicated, in the Dallas Morning News, that the Stars are looking to add a player through trade; most likely one that will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Hockey Guy Notes: Keep a eye on the stars! that for sure, injuries have hit!
Hockey Guy Notes: Gomez is going to cash in the summer but i do not think with the rangers, they are already over paying for the services of Matt Cullen. Scott Gomez can be heading to a team with out true number one center say like Calgary,Vancouver, Montreal, etc.
-Ducks trying to get a d-man?
Hockey Guy Notes: The D-man available right now are: Eric Brewer, Nick Boynton, Brian Leetch,Derek Morris.
those are some good d-man! but my self i think the ducks should ride this out!
-The Ducks put a claim in for Petr Nedved
Hockey Guy Notes: That Ottawa, Toronto, Anaheim and Edmonton who all put claims in. This guy was on waivers 4 times and then he came hot commodity, who wants some is a minus 20? and his one goal all year but we will wait and see how does in Edmonton.
Some Rumours for Tsn Backchecking:
- Blues LW Martin Rucinsky would waive his no-trade clause in order to return to the Rangers. The paper also reports that the Blues have gauged the Rangers' interest in impending free agents Keith Tkachuk, Billy Guerin, Eric Brewer and Petr Cajanek. Rucinsky would be able to fit in seamlessly with the Blueshirts' Czech contingent. Tkachuk, for his part, has just four points in the last 12 games, which probably hinders his marketability.
Hockey Guy Notes: St. Louis will be a seller @ the deadline!
- The Coyotes don't have any deals pending, according to the Arizona Republic, but teams are asking about impending unrestricted free agents Ladislav Nagy, Mike Comrie and Shane Doan. Considering Phoenix's record, they'll have to consider all offers that might give them long-term value.
Hockey Guy Notes: Comrie is trade to the sens
- Thrashers GM Don Waddell tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that, at $3.5-million under the salary cap, the Thrashers could afford to bring in a $5-million player on January 1 or an "$11-million player" at the trade deadline. Waddell also admits that the Thrashers do need a playmaking centre to help Ilya Kovalchuk.
Hockey Guy Notes: The thrashers can be looking @ Petr Cajanek, Jason Allison, Scott Gomez, Craig Conroy & Brendan Morrison. If i was Don Waddell i would look at Petr Cajanek if he plays with the right guys he can put up big points or Jason Allison he might be slow but is a point a game player.
- Stars GM Doug Armstrong indicated, in the Dallas Morning News, that the Stars are looking to add a player through trade; most likely one that will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Hockey Guy Notes: Keep a eye on the stars! that for sure, injuries have hit!
Brewer back to Edmonton?
Eklund and my Affiliate Hockey Leaks is reporting it!
I would love to see brewer back in Edmonton but it might take some prospects and some one on the current roster! Edmonton aftert this trade needs one more d-man.
if i was Kevin Lowe this what i would do:
To St. Louis
Marc-Andre Bergeron
Brad Winchester
TO Edmonton
Eric Brewer
Then
TO Florida
Marc-Antoine Pouliot
To Edmonton
Mike Van Ryn
That would help edmonton on the blueline for sure!
There is something up in Edmonton and there should be a trade coming in the next week or soo!
I would love to see brewer back in Edmonton but it might take some prospects and some one on the current roster! Edmonton aftert this trade needs one more d-man.
if i was Kevin Lowe this what i would do:
To St. Louis
Marc-Andre Bergeron
Brad Winchester
TO Edmonton
Eric Brewer
Then
TO Florida
Marc-Antoine Pouliot
To Edmonton
Mike Van Ryn
That would help edmonton on the blueline for sure!
There is something up in Edmonton and there should be a trade coming in the next week or soo!
Senators have acquired forward Mike Comrie from the Phoenix Coyotes
The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Mike Comrie from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for center Alexei Kaigorodov.
Comrie has seven goals and 13 assists in 24 games this season. He missed 14 games earlier this season with a fractured right foot. Since returning, he has recorded nine points in his last 11 games.
It remains to be seen whether Comie will be in the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Buffalo Sabres. He is expected to land from Washington late this afternoon and needs to go through a physical and be added to the roster by 5 pm et if he is to play tonight.
Comrie scored 30 goals last year for the Phoenix Coyotes, but made it clear to Coyotes management he would be testing the free agent market this summer.
Armed with that knowledge, Phoenix has been actively trying to shed Comrie's $3-million ticket for the past several weeks.
"This allows us to be flexible, to determine whether we're a buyer or seller over the next 25 games leading up to the deadline," Coyotes manager Mike Barnett tells TSN.
"It puts us in position to take on a bigger contract if there is a fit down the road.".
Kaigorodov, a second round pick of the Senators in 2002, was signed to a two year deal back in September and appeared in just six games for Ottawa this season, collecting one assist. He was suspended in November for refusing an assignment to Binghampton of the AHL.
The Coyotes will maintain Kaigorodov's suspended status, meaning they own his rights but won't have to pay him until he returns to the NHL, perhaps, next season.
Kaigorodov is currently playing in Russia, as is Coyotes draft pick Enver Lisin and its hoped both are focusing on the defensive aspects of their game, which could provide Phoenix with a decent 1-2 punch next year.
The trade comes a day after the Senators lost forward Petr Nedved to the Edmonton Oilers on waivers. With top two centres Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher out with knee injuries, Senators GM John Muckler has been working the phones over the past few days trying to find some help.
The Coyotes will welcome the return of Steve Reinprecht to their lineup Thursday in Carolina and based on the solid play of veteran Yanic Perreault and the evolution of Mike Zigomanis, Comrie and his salary became an easy target.
"Ottawa had interest right from the beginning, but the discussions heated up a week ago," said Barnett.
The Senators were seen by many as needing a centre even before the injuries to Spezza and Fisher. Once everyone is healthy Comrie will likely be the No. 2 centre.
In six NHL seasons, Comrie has collected 110 goals, 127 assists and 252 penalty minutes in 345 career games with the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers and Phoenix Coyotes. The Edmonton, Alta., native was drafted by the Oilers in the third round, 91st overall, of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He played in Edmonton from 2000-01 to 2002-03 before he was traded to Philadelphia on Dec. 16, 2003. Comrie was then traded later in the 2003-04 season to Phoenix on Feb. 4, where he has played since.
Comrie's best seasons to date came first in 2001-02 when he recorded 33 goals, 27 assists and 60 points in 82 games with Edmonton. He also played in the 2002 NHL YoungStars Game as part of NHL All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Comrie had his second 30-goal season in 2005-06 with Phoenix, and added as many assists for another 60-point campaign.
from the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Thank god it is have the season and the cap hit is $1.5 mill, Ottawa just trade Kaigorodov who is talented center, they better re-sign comrie in offseason, they win trade in the short run but loser in the long run, because just the thought of Kaigorodov and Lisin can make deadly one two punch in Phoenix.
Comrie has seven goals and 13 assists in 24 games this season. He missed 14 games earlier this season with a fractured right foot. Since returning, he has recorded nine points in his last 11 games.
It remains to be seen whether Comie will be in the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Buffalo Sabres. He is expected to land from Washington late this afternoon and needs to go through a physical and be added to the roster by 5 pm et if he is to play tonight.
Comrie scored 30 goals last year for the Phoenix Coyotes, but made it clear to Coyotes management he would be testing the free agent market this summer.
Armed with that knowledge, Phoenix has been actively trying to shed Comrie's $3-million ticket for the past several weeks.
"This allows us to be flexible, to determine whether we're a buyer or seller over the next 25 games leading up to the deadline," Coyotes manager Mike Barnett tells TSN.
"It puts us in position to take on a bigger contract if there is a fit down the road.".
Kaigorodov, a second round pick of the Senators in 2002, was signed to a two year deal back in September and appeared in just six games for Ottawa this season, collecting one assist. He was suspended in November for refusing an assignment to Binghampton of the AHL.
The Coyotes will maintain Kaigorodov's suspended status, meaning they own his rights but won't have to pay him until he returns to the NHL, perhaps, next season.
Kaigorodov is currently playing in Russia, as is Coyotes draft pick Enver Lisin and its hoped both are focusing on the defensive aspects of their game, which could provide Phoenix with a decent 1-2 punch next year.
The trade comes a day after the Senators lost forward Petr Nedved to the Edmonton Oilers on waivers. With top two centres Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher out with knee injuries, Senators GM John Muckler has been working the phones over the past few days trying to find some help.
The Coyotes will welcome the return of Steve Reinprecht to their lineup Thursday in Carolina and based on the solid play of veteran Yanic Perreault and the evolution of Mike Zigomanis, Comrie and his salary became an easy target.
"Ottawa had interest right from the beginning, but the discussions heated up a week ago," said Barnett.
The Senators were seen by many as needing a centre even before the injuries to Spezza and Fisher. Once everyone is healthy Comrie will likely be the No. 2 centre.
In six NHL seasons, Comrie has collected 110 goals, 127 assists and 252 penalty minutes in 345 career games with the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers and Phoenix Coyotes. The Edmonton, Alta., native was drafted by the Oilers in the third round, 91st overall, of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He played in Edmonton from 2000-01 to 2002-03 before he was traded to Philadelphia on Dec. 16, 2003. Comrie was then traded later in the 2003-04 season to Phoenix on Feb. 4, where he has played since.
Comrie's best seasons to date came first in 2001-02 when he recorded 33 goals, 27 assists and 60 points in 82 games with Edmonton. He also played in the 2002 NHL YoungStars Game as part of NHL All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Comrie had his second 30-goal season in 2005-06 with Phoenix, and added as many assists for another 60-point campaign.
from the files of www.tsn.ca/nhl
Hockey Guy Notes: Thank god it is have the season and the cap hit is $1.5 mill, Ottawa just trade Kaigorodov who is talented center, they better re-sign comrie in offseason, they win trade in the short run but loser in the long run, because just the thought of Kaigorodov and Lisin can make deadly one two punch in Phoenix.
Bruins in need of help?
While Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli watches the world's young talent at the World Junior Championship, the Boston Herald reports his team is in need of some help.
The Herald claims there are plenty of talented, high-priced players available, however the salary cap plagues a number of teams looking for upgrades and assistance.
The Bruins are approximately $2 million under the current $44 million salary cap and the team might have to trade a roster player in order to bring on a hefty contract.
Boston is currently ninth in the Eastern Conference with 41 points, one point out of a playoff spot.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Eric Brewer is believed to be available. The 28-year-old is making just over $2 million this season. Phoenix Coyotes blueliner Derek Morris ($3.9 million) is also supposedly on the block.
from:http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/bos070103.html
I think the bruins just need team to gel as a team but i see two weak spots on defence and in net.
Zdeno Chara---> is a number one d-man for the bruins, can log big minutes,can also run the power and kill penalty's
Brad Stuart----> is the bruins number two d-man, can also run the power play and kill penalty's
Paul Mara---> boston power player quarter back, looks lost this season, not adjusting to the east?
Jason York--> good third line pairing d-man, too slow for the new NHL
Milan Jurcina & Andrew Alberts are get depth d-man but they are still learning
Boston should go out get two more d-man who can take some minutes of Stuart, Chara and Mara.
Boston should be looking at Vesa Toskala of the sharks to take mins of Thomas, Ilya Bryzgalov of the ducks both can work and both are ready to be starters in NHL.
Hannu Toivonen can not cut in the NHL, i think his ankle problems have ruin his young career so far, lets cross out fingers that he can regin forum in the AHL
Philippe Sauve should not be in the NHL, at best a no 3 goalie
The Herald claims there are plenty of talented, high-priced players available, however the salary cap plagues a number of teams looking for upgrades and assistance.
The Bruins are approximately $2 million under the current $44 million salary cap and the team might have to trade a roster player in order to bring on a hefty contract.
Boston is currently ninth in the Eastern Conference with 41 points, one point out of a playoff spot.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Eric Brewer is believed to be available. The 28-year-old is making just over $2 million this season. Phoenix Coyotes blueliner Derek Morris ($3.9 million) is also supposedly on the block.
from:http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/bos070103.html
I think the bruins just need team to gel as a team but i see two weak spots on defence and in net.
Zdeno Chara---> is a number one d-man for the bruins, can log big minutes,can also run the power and kill penalty's
Brad Stuart----> is the bruins number two d-man, can also run the power play and kill penalty's
Paul Mara---> boston power player quarter back, looks lost this season, not adjusting to the east?
Jason York--> good third line pairing d-man, too slow for the new NHL
Milan Jurcina & Andrew Alberts are get depth d-man but they are still learning
Boston should go out get two more d-man who can take some minutes of Stuart, Chara and Mara.
Boston should be looking at Vesa Toskala of the sharks to take mins of Thomas, Ilya Bryzgalov of the ducks both can work and both are ready to be starters in NHL.
Hannu Toivonen can not cut in the NHL, i think his ankle problems have ruin his young career so far, lets cross out fingers that he can regin forum in the AHL
Philippe Sauve should not be in the NHL, at best a no 3 goalie
The Kansas City Penguins?
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle, who lead the Penguins' ownership group, will meet with Kansas City officials today, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Lemieux will meet with representatives of the city and the Sprint Center, a $276 million multipurpose venue scheduled to open this fall and desperately in need of a tenant.
The Penguins' lease at Mellon Arena expires in June, and they have attracted interest from cities across North America that are in the market for an NHL franchise.
According to the paper, it's not known if the team has been contacted by representatives of anyplace except Kansas City.
While groups in cities like Houston and Las Vegas are purported to be shopping for an NHL team, Kansas City has been at the forefront of those hoping to attract one, the Post-Gazette reports
I got this info from:http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/pit070103.html
Hockey Guy notes: I do not know about Kansas City, Houston or even Los Vegas i do think those places are hockey cities they are more Basketball or football cities, the pen should move to Winnipeg or back to Quebec City
Lemieux will meet with representatives of the city and the Sprint Center, a $276 million multipurpose venue scheduled to open this fall and desperately in need of a tenant.
The Penguins' lease at Mellon Arena expires in June, and they have attracted interest from cities across North America that are in the market for an NHL franchise.
According to the paper, it's not known if the team has been contacted by representatives of anyplace except Kansas City.
While groups in cities like Houston and Las Vegas are purported to be shopping for an NHL team, Kansas City has been at the forefront of those hoping to attract one, the Post-Gazette reports
I got this info from:http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/pit070103.html
Hockey Guy notes: I do not know about Kansas City, Houston or even Los Vegas i do think those places are hockey cities they are more Basketball or football cities, the pen should move to Winnipeg or back to Quebec City
Game Of the Night
I have to say the Game of the night is Detroit vs Anaheim
This was a very special night for Steve Yzerman. He got a very high honour by his number being retired. He is a classic act, he is one my favorite players and he was the greatest captain to ever play the game.
He had is knee injuries but he always played thought them.
I think he should be the GM for team Canada for the next games in Vancouver!
Good night Folks
Hockey Guy
This was a very special night for Steve Yzerman. He got a very high honour by his number being retired. He is a classic act, he is one my favorite players and he was the greatest captain to ever play the game.
He had is knee injuries but he always played thought them.
I think he should be the GM for team Canada for the next games in Vancouver!
Good night Folks
Hockey Guy
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Rumours for January 2nd
In a surprise move today Edmonton Oilers Claimed Petr Nedved, He will be a better fit in Edmonton and this move means Smyth Horcoff Hemsky can be reunited and nedved will be on the second line with sykora nedved lupul. If i was Kevin Lowe I would trade Joffrey Lupul for a d-man. Lupul looks lost in Edmonton, I think the pressure of playing with his hometown oilers. and his ugly minus 11 does not help!
Watching the spin, The leafs and sens made claims for nedved but the oilers were lower in the standings.
in another news:
Are the ducks shopping for a d-man?
this is from Spector' Hockey:
Eric Stephens reports Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke said the loss of Chris Pronger and Francois Beauchemin for four weeks to had him shopping around for a defenceman. Potentially available d-men like Phoenix's Nick Boynton and St. Louis's Eric Brewer come with salaries Burke doesn't wish to pay. "We're going to see if we can get someone that fits," Burke said. "We have to make sure that we don't use up too much cap room either. We want to make sure we have some flexibility for later in the season." Burke isn't considering UFA blueliner Brian Leetch.
Hockey Guy Note: I would like to see Boynton is Anaheim because he is a good 2ND paring d-man and he can log big minutes. I do not see Brian Leetch coming to the West Conference.
Does Forsberg want out Philly?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/12312006/sports/dont_give_shanahan_phantom_tickets_sports_larry_brooks.htm?page=0
Peter Forsberg, who will become the ultimate high-risk, high-reward rental on the trade market before too long, has told confidantes that he is extremely unhappy and uncomfortable operating as captain of the Flyers, a straight-from-another-horse's mouth has informed Slap Shots.
We're told, in fact, that the Flyers' room has become increasingly dominated by neophytes who somehow believe their winning pedigree as juniors entitles them to lead the NHL squad.
Hockey Guy Notes: I think Calgary will make a run for him! I can even see Vancouver making a push for him.
SHARKS DEMOTE CARLE, BERNIER.
San Jose Sharks have demoted forward Steve Bernier and defenceman Matt Carle
Source:http://spectorshockey.tripod.com/default.html
Hockey Guy Notes:
This a surprise move, wonder whats up in San Jose?
I think Jason Allison might be getting a phone call by the sens or the sens can be taking a long look @ Craig Conroy, but Muckler might have to stick it out because there is slim pickings right now.
So if i was Muckler i would go with Jason Allison instead of Craig Conroy because of his stats look at Craig Conroy stats 41 games played 14 points on pace for 28 points and is minus 8.
Watching the spin, The leafs and sens made claims for nedved but the oilers were lower in the standings.
in another news:
Are the ducks shopping for a d-man?
this is from Spector' Hockey:
Eric Stephens reports Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke said the loss of Chris Pronger and Francois Beauchemin for four weeks to had him shopping around for a defenceman. Potentially available d-men like Phoenix's Nick Boynton and St. Louis's Eric Brewer come with salaries Burke doesn't wish to pay. "We're going to see if we can get someone that fits," Burke said. "We have to make sure that we don't use up too much cap room either. We want to make sure we have some flexibility for later in the season." Burke isn't considering UFA blueliner Brian Leetch.
Hockey Guy Note: I would like to see Boynton is Anaheim because he is a good 2ND paring d-man and he can log big minutes. I do not see Brian Leetch coming to the West Conference.
Does Forsberg want out Philly?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/12312006/sports/dont_give_shanahan_phantom_tickets_sports_larry_brooks.htm?page=0
Peter Forsberg, who will become the ultimate high-risk, high-reward rental on the trade market before too long, has told confidantes that he is extremely unhappy and uncomfortable operating as captain of the Flyers, a straight-from-another-horse's mouth has informed Slap Shots.
We're told, in fact, that the Flyers' room has become increasingly dominated by neophytes who somehow believe their winning pedigree as juniors entitles them to lead the NHL squad.
Hockey Guy Notes: I think Calgary will make a run for him! I can even see Vancouver making a push for him.
SHARKS DEMOTE CARLE, BERNIER.
San Jose Sharks have demoted forward Steve Bernier and defenceman Matt Carle
Source:http://spectorshockey.tripod.com/default.html
Hockey Guy Notes:
This a surprise move, wonder whats up in San Jose?
I think Jason Allison might be getting a phone call by the sens or the sens can be taking a long look @ Craig Conroy, but Muckler might have to stick it out because there is slim pickings right now.
So if i was Muckler i would go with Jason Allison instead of Craig Conroy because of his stats look at Craig Conroy stats 41 games played 14 points on pace for 28 points and is minus 8.
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