Now, we all know about the week that Martin Brodeur had, but how about Viktor Tikhonov's goal last night? He's the first person in the history of the NHL to score a goal and get awarded a penalty during the same play. How does that work? He was technically the last person to touch the puck after drawing the penalty, but because he didn't maintain control of the puck, it was ruled live when Shane O'Brien mishandled the puck and it went into Vancouver's net. Here's the footage:
Minggu, 22 Maret 2009
Minggu, 08 Maret 2009
Nash Gets Hat Trick, Detroit Fan Not Happy...
So Rick Nash got a hat trick tonight. See if you can figure out whether or not the Detroit fans are happy to see that...
If anyone knows who that guy is, get him a beer. He's obviously somewhere around the Detroit area.
Peace!
If anyone knows who that guy is, get him a beer. He's obviously somewhere around the Detroit area.
Peace!
Rabu, 04 Maret 2009
The Coyotes: Rebuilt and Reborn... again.
This post is going to dissect the moves the Coyotes made today. For those who didn't see it the first time, they brought in A LOT of new faces for a few of the key old ones that were either on their way out or just not fitting in with the system. Lets take a look at some of the moves they made, how it will affect the team, and whether or not they won or lost the deal.
Phoenix Coyotes traded Mikael Tellqvist to the Buffalo Sabres for a Fourth Round Selection in the 2010 NHL Draft.
How will it affect the teams?: In Buffalo's case, they needed an insurance policy in case Patrick Lalime becomes injured. With Ryan Miller already on the shelf, the team needed a goaltender with NHL experience to turn if they end up in a worst-case situation. This way, they can send 20-year-old goaltender Jhonas Enroth back to Rochester for more seasoning.
In Phoenix's case, they were becoming too deep in goal, with Swedish goaltending prospect Joel Gistedt playing for the AA-Level Arizona Sundogs of the CHL when the team would preferably have him in the AAA-Level San Antonio Rampage in the AHL. The reason this trade was possible though is because of Josh Tordjman's performance at the AHL Level. He was named RBK X-Pulse goaltender of the month in January, he's persevered with players like David LeNeveu and Al Montoya supposedly higher than him on the depth chart, and he's steadily improved at the minor-pro ranks. In short, he's done everything right to deserve the call up to support and challenge Bryzgalov for playing time.
Telly will be missed, he was definitely a fan favorite and loved in the locker room, but there was no way he was coming back next season and the Coyotes did right to get something, if anything, in return for him.
Edge: Draw
Phoenix Coyotes traded Dan Carcillo to the Philadelphia Flyers for Scottie Upshall and a Second Round Selection in the 2011 NHL Draft.
How will it affect the teams?: In Philly's case, they're getting a player who's not only overwhelmingly popular, but will stand up to heavyweights despite being outclassed. Some think he'll never be a 20 goal scorer, some think he'll be a 30+ goal scorer. However that works out, the environment in Philly could be a bit more conducive to him finding that element of his game and his hot-headed nature will either be encouraged or controlled with the higher element of veteran presence.
In Phoenix's case, Carcillo was taking the wrong penalties at the wrong time and despite his popular nature as a toughguy, was not giving the team the kind of production they assumed he was capable of. In Scottie Upshall, the team gains a player who was the sixth overall pick in 2002, has consistently shown improvement over the past few seasons in terms of production, isn't afraid to drop the gloves, and is Western Canadian alike the majority of the Canadian players found on the squad. A red flag is raised when you come to realize this is Upshall's third team in as many seasons, but when you consider the numbers situation in Philly, having him come to Phoenix gives them breathing room toward their salary cap while giving Phoenix a player they can work to lock up next season because he still falls into the RFA (or restricted free agent) category.
This deal looks like a draw until you consider the fact Phoenix also acquired a 2nd rounder out of the deal...
Edge: Phoenix by a hair
Phoenix Coyotes traded Derek Morris to the New York Rangers for Nigel Dawes, Dmitri Kalinin, and Petr Prucha.
How will it affect the teams?: The Rangers have had problems on defense all season long, so it's no surprise that they went after a legitimate top-four defenseman before the deadline. Derek Morris has spent the past few seasons as a shut-down defender with the Coyotes, but there was a time during his career with Calgary and Colorado where he was considered a legitmate offensive threat. While it remains to be seen if he'll rediscover his offensive touch as a Ranger, he can defend with the best of them and given his UFA (or unrestricted free agent) status at the end of the season, he can be let go if the Rangers decide not to include him as part of their confounded salary cap situation.
The Coyotes, however, are getting three guys who have all the ingredients to be great, but need to demonstrate the consistency to be great.
Nigel Dawes has produced with great results at the junior level and minor-pro level. This is his first full season in the NHL and while his production isn't on par with what he's produced at lower levels, it could be argued that he wasn't used properly with the Rangers. If the Coyotes can tap into his scoring abilities, they really could be on to something from acquiring him. He's a bit on the smaller side, but while he doesn't fit in terms of pedigree of the other players, he could really inject some soul into the team... because he's from Winnipeg. (I gotta admit though, with him being half-Canadian and half-Jamaican, I'd LOVE to hang with the guy if he were a musician! Fa Fa!)
In Petr Prucha's case, you're wondering if a change of scenery will help him rediscover the offensive game he had a few season ago. In his first two seasons in the NHL, Prucha was producing at least 40 points a season. In the past two seasons, he's put up 17 points and 9 points respectively. I don't know if it was the acquisitions of players like Zherdev, Drury, and Gomez that thrust him into a different role on the team, but he hasn't been as prolific as his previous numbers would indicate. He does join fellow countrymen Martin Hanzal and Zbynek Michalek, which may help him become better acclimated to the club.
With Dmitri Kalinin, you're having a player who's been wrought with inconsistency despite having the tools to be a star. The 18th overall pick in 1998, he's gone from being considered a part of Buffalo's future to a player who is now with his third team in two seasons. Nevertheless, he's a legitimate Top-Four defender who is extremely versatile. While it's nice for him to have Viktor Tikhonov to speak his native language, it's going to be how well he works with Ilya Bryzgalov that will show how beneficial or detrimental he'll be to the team for the rest of the season.
While Kalinin is a UFA at the end of the season, both Prucha and Dawes will be RFAs, so they'll be easier to retain. Even then, given the economic nature of the league and of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, Kalinin may be easier to retain if he and Bryzgalov develop chemistry in the closing weeks of the season.
Edge: NY Rangers in the short-term, but if the Dawes, Prucha, and Kalinin not only stay with the team but in turn enhance it, Phoenix will win in the long-term. This especially holds true if Morris returns to Phoenix in the off-season.
And finally the "big trade of the day..."
Phoenix Coyotes traded Olli Jokinen and a third round draft pick in 2009 to the Calgary Flames for Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust, and a first round draft pick in either 2009 or 2010.
How will it affect the teams?: Calgary is wanting to go deep into the playoffs NOW and was willing to give up two significant players and a first round pick to obtain the "big centerman" that will be necessary to compete with the likes of Mats Sundin and Joe Thornton come playoff time. Jokinen is talented, but his production for Phoenix hasn't come close to what he did in Florida for the past three seasons. Ultimately, he didn't really fit in well with either the culture or the identity of the Coyotes. Jokinen will now not only get his wish to be on a playoff team, but will be reunited with Mike Keenan and will team up with fellow Finnish superstar Mikka Kipprusoff. Regardless of teams, this portion of the deal works out for Jokinen.
Make no mistake though, in giving up Jokinen the Coyotes acquired two players that they not only needed, but will fit in nicely with the M.O. of the team. Matthew Lombardi is a legitimate top-six forward with a sound two-way game, and that's something this team has needed far worse than a big centerman who can occasionally score goals (that's what Hanzal's for.) Prust is a checking-line forward who has a sound two-way game and a knack for dropping the gloves. He doesn't have a whole lot of offensive skill, but that role is more than filled by the other players on the squad.
All players involved will be locked into their contracts until the end of next season. Jokinen and Lombardi will be UFAs, while Prust will be an RFA
Edge: Calgary in the short-term, Phoenix in the long-term, no bones about it.
Well, this trade deadline day has me feeling sleepy, so until next time, goodnight hockey fans.
Phoenix Coyotes traded Mikael Tellqvist to the Buffalo Sabres for a Fourth Round Selection in the 2010 NHL Draft.
How will it affect the teams?: In Buffalo's case, they needed an insurance policy in case Patrick Lalime becomes injured. With Ryan Miller already on the shelf, the team needed a goaltender with NHL experience to turn if they end up in a worst-case situation. This way, they can send 20-year-old goaltender Jhonas Enroth back to Rochester for more seasoning.
In Phoenix's case, they were becoming too deep in goal, with Swedish goaltending prospect Joel Gistedt playing for the AA-Level Arizona Sundogs of the CHL when the team would preferably have him in the AAA-Level San Antonio Rampage in the AHL. The reason this trade was possible though is because of Josh Tordjman's performance at the AHL Level. He was named RBK X-Pulse goaltender of the month in January, he's persevered with players like David LeNeveu and Al Montoya supposedly higher than him on the depth chart, and he's steadily improved at the minor-pro ranks. In short, he's done everything right to deserve the call up to support and challenge Bryzgalov for playing time.
Telly will be missed, he was definitely a fan favorite and loved in the locker room, but there was no way he was coming back next season and the Coyotes did right to get something, if anything, in return for him.
Edge: Draw
Phoenix Coyotes traded Dan Carcillo to the Philadelphia Flyers for Scottie Upshall and a Second Round Selection in the 2011 NHL Draft.
How will it affect the teams?: In Philly's case, they're getting a player who's not only overwhelmingly popular, but will stand up to heavyweights despite being outclassed. Some think he'll never be a 20 goal scorer, some think he'll be a 30+ goal scorer. However that works out, the environment in Philly could be a bit more conducive to him finding that element of his game and his hot-headed nature will either be encouraged or controlled with the higher element of veteran presence.
In Phoenix's case, Carcillo was taking the wrong penalties at the wrong time and despite his popular nature as a toughguy, was not giving the team the kind of production they assumed he was capable of. In Scottie Upshall, the team gains a player who was the sixth overall pick in 2002, has consistently shown improvement over the past few seasons in terms of production, isn't afraid to drop the gloves, and is Western Canadian alike the majority of the Canadian players found on the squad. A red flag is raised when you come to realize this is Upshall's third team in as many seasons, but when you consider the numbers situation in Philly, having him come to Phoenix gives them breathing room toward their salary cap while giving Phoenix a player they can work to lock up next season because he still falls into the RFA (or restricted free agent) category.
This deal looks like a draw until you consider the fact Phoenix also acquired a 2nd rounder out of the deal...
Edge: Phoenix by a hair
Phoenix Coyotes traded Derek Morris to the New York Rangers for Nigel Dawes, Dmitri Kalinin, and Petr Prucha.
How will it affect the teams?: The Rangers have had problems on defense all season long, so it's no surprise that they went after a legitimate top-four defenseman before the deadline. Derek Morris has spent the past few seasons as a shut-down defender with the Coyotes, but there was a time during his career with Calgary and Colorado where he was considered a legitmate offensive threat. While it remains to be seen if he'll rediscover his offensive touch as a Ranger, he can defend with the best of them and given his UFA (or unrestricted free agent) status at the end of the season, he can be let go if the Rangers decide not to include him as part of their confounded salary cap situation.
The Coyotes, however, are getting three guys who have all the ingredients to be great, but need to demonstrate the consistency to be great.
Nigel Dawes has produced with great results at the junior level and minor-pro level. This is his first full season in the NHL and while his production isn't on par with what he's produced at lower levels, it could be argued that he wasn't used properly with the Rangers. If the Coyotes can tap into his scoring abilities, they really could be on to something from acquiring him. He's a bit on the smaller side, but while he doesn't fit in terms of pedigree of the other players, he could really inject some soul into the team... because he's from Winnipeg. (I gotta admit though, with him being half-Canadian and half-Jamaican, I'd LOVE to hang with the guy if he were a musician! Fa Fa!)
In Petr Prucha's case, you're wondering if a change of scenery will help him rediscover the offensive game he had a few season ago. In his first two seasons in the NHL, Prucha was producing at least 40 points a season. In the past two seasons, he's put up 17 points and 9 points respectively. I don't know if it was the acquisitions of players like Zherdev, Drury, and Gomez that thrust him into a different role on the team, but he hasn't been as prolific as his previous numbers would indicate. He does join fellow countrymen Martin Hanzal and Zbynek Michalek, which may help him become better acclimated to the club.
With Dmitri Kalinin, you're having a player who's been wrought with inconsistency despite having the tools to be a star. The 18th overall pick in 1998, he's gone from being considered a part of Buffalo's future to a player who is now with his third team in two seasons. Nevertheless, he's a legitimate Top-Four defender who is extremely versatile. While it's nice for him to have Viktor Tikhonov to speak his native language, it's going to be how well he works with Ilya Bryzgalov that will show how beneficial or detrimental he'll be to the team for the rest of the season.
While Kalinin is a UFA at the end of the season, both Prucha and Dawes will be RFAs, so they'll be easier to retain. Even then, given the economic nature of the league and of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, Kalinin may be easier to retain if he and Bryzgalov develop chemistry in the closing weeks of the season.
Edge: NY Rangers in the short-term, but if the Dawes, Prucha, and Kalinin not only stay with the team but in turn enhance it, Phoenix will win in the long-term. This especially holds true if Morris returns to Phoenix in the off-season.
And finally the "big trade of the day..."
Phoenix Coyotes traded Olli Jokinen and a third round draft pick in 2009 to the Calgary Flames for Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust, and a first round draft pick in either 2009 or 2010.
How will it affect the teams?: Calgary is wanting to go deep into the playoffs NOW and was willing to give up two significant players and a first round pick to obtain the "big centerman" that will be necessary to compete with the likes of Mats Sundin and Joe Thornton come playoff time. Jokinen is talented, but his production for Phoenix hasn't come close to what he did in Florida for the past three seasons. Ultimately, he didn't really fit in well with either the culture or the identity of the Coyotes. Jokinen will now not only get his wish to be on a playoff team, but will be reunited with Mike Keenan and will team up with fellow Finnish superstar Mikka Kipprusoff. Regardless of teams, this portion of the deal works out for Jokinen.
Make no mistake though, in giving up Jokinen the Coyotes acquired two players that they not only needed, but will fit in nicely with the M.O. of the team. Matthew Lombardi is a legitimate top-six forward with a sound two-way game, and that's something this team has needed far worse than a big centerman who can occasionally score goals (that's what Hanzal's for.) Prust is a checking-line forward who has a sound two-way game and a knack for dropping the gloves. He doesn't have a whole lot of offensive skill, but that role is more than filled by the other players on the squad.
All players involved will be locked into their contracts until the end of next season. Jokinen and Lombardi will be UFAs, while Prust will be an RFA
Edge: Calgary in the short-term, Phoenix in the long-term, no bones about it.
Well, this trade deadline day has me feeling sleepy, so until next time, goodnight hockey fans.
Trade Deadline!
Hit Refresh or F5 when viewing this post, as I will be updating it as transactions go down!
The transactions are listed in descending chronological order. The most recent transactions will be posted up top.
Sources: NHL Network, RDS, Sportsnet, and TSN.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired G Olaf Kolzig, D Jamie Heward, D Andy Rogers, and a fourth round draft pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning for D Richard Petoit.
- The Edmonton Oilers have acquired F Ales Kolatic from the Buffalo Sabres for a second round draft pick in 2009.
- In a Three-Way Trade, the Edmonton Oilers have acquired F Patrick O'Sullivan from the Los Angeles Kings and a second round pick from the Carolina Hurricanes, the Carolina Hurricanes have acquired F Erik Cole from Edmonton and two picks (second and fifth round) from Los Angeles, and Los Angeles has acquired F Justin Williams from Carolina.
- The San Jose Sharks have acquired F Travis Moen and D Kent Huskins from the Anaheim Ducks for G Tim Pielmeier, F Nick Bonino, and a conditional draft pick.
- The Anaheim Ducks have acquired D James Wisniewski from the Chicago Blackhawks for F Samuel Pahlsson.
- The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired D Kyle McLaren from the San Jose Sharks for a sixth round draft pick in 2009.
- In a minor-league deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired G Kevin Lalande from the Calgary Flames for a fourth round pick in 2009.
- The Florida Panthers have acquired D Steve Eminger from the Tampa Bay Lightning for D Noah Welch and a third round pick in 2009.
- The Anaheim Ducks have acquired F Erik Christensen from the Atlanta Thrashers for F Eric O'Dell.
- The Buffalo Sabres have acquired F Dominic Moore from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a second round pick originally acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in 2009.
- The NY Rangers have acquired D Derek Morris from the Phoenix Coyotes for D Dmitri Kalinin, F Nigel Dawes, and F Petr Prucha.
- The NY Rangers have acquired F Nik Antropov from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a second round pick in 2009 and a conditional pick.
- The Phoenix Coyotes have acquired F Scottie Upshall and a second round draft pick in 2009 from the Philidelphia Flyers for F Dan Carcillo.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired F Bill Guerin from NY Islanders for a conditional draft pick (a fifth round pick of Pittsburgh misses the playoffs, a fourth round pick if Pittsburgh makes the playoffs, and a third round pick if Pittsburgh goes beyond the first round of the playoffs.)
- Peter Forsberg is in Colorado today to announce his retirement. (Ed. Note: Even considering the rivalry, that's very, very unfortunate.) NHL Network has just retracted that report.
- The Boston Bruins have acquired F Mark Recchi and a second round pick in 2010 from the Tampa Bay Lightning for D Matt Lashoff and F Martins Karsums.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that G Vesa Toskala is out for the remainder of the season.
- The Phoenix Coyotes have traded F Olli Jokinen and a third round draft pick in 2009 for F Matthew Lombardi, F Brandon Prust, and a conditional first round draft pick in either 2009 or 2010.
- The Anahiem Ducks have traded D Steve Montador to the Boston Bruins for F Petteri Nokelainen
- Gary Roberts of the Tampa Bay Lighting, Aaron Voros of the NY Rangers, and Miroslav Satan of the Pittsburgh Penguins are among those NOT claimed off waivers today.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed F Craig Adams off waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks.
- The Dallas Stars have claimed F Brendan Morrison off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed G Martin Gerber off waivers from the Ottawa Senators.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed D Erik Reitz off waivers from the NY Rangers.
- The Los Angeles Kings have taken G Erik Ersberg off the market by offering him a two-year contract extension.
- The Phoenix Coyotes have traded G Mikael Tellqvist to the Buffalo Sabres for Buffalo's fourth round draft pick in 2010.
- In a minor-league deal, The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded D Danny Richmond to the St. Louis Blues for D Andy Wozniewski.
- The Colorado Avalanche have traded D Jordan Leopold to the Calgary Flames for D Lawrence Nycholat, D Ryan Wilson, and a second round draft pick in 2009 that was originally acquired from the Montreal Canadiens.
- The Ottawa Senators have traded F Antoine Vermette to the Columbus Blue Jackets for G Pascal Leclaire and their second round draft pick for 2009.
- The Ottawa Senators have taken D Filip Kuba off the trade market and have given him a 3 year/$11.1 M contract
- The Anaheim Ducks have taken D Chris Pronger off the trade market.
- The Buffalo Sabres have taken F Tim Connolly off the trade market and have given him a 2 year/$9 Million deal.
- The Los Angeles Kings have taken D Sean O'Donnell off the market and have given him a one year contract extension.
- I forgot the mention last night that the Vancouver Canucks have signed F Alexandre Burrows to a 4 year/$8M contract extension.
The transactions are listed in descending chronological order. The most recent transactions will be posted up top.
Sources: NHL Network, RDS, Sportsnet, and TSN.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired G Olaf Kolzig, D Jamie Heward, D Andy Rogers, and a fourth round draft pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning for D Richard Petoit.
- The Edmonton Oilers have acquired F Ales Kolatic from the Buffalo Sabres for a second round draft pick in 2009.
- In a Three-Way Trade, the Edmonton Oilers have acquired F Patrick O'Sullivan from the Los Angeles Kings and a second round pick from the Carolina Hurricanes, the Carolina Hurricanes have acquired F Erik Cole from Edmonton and two picks (second and fifth round) from Los Angeles, and Los Angeles has acquired F Justin Williams from Carolina.
- The San Jose Sharks have acquired F Travis Moen and D Kent Huskins from the Anaheim Ducks for G Tim Pielmeier, F Nick Bonino, and a conditional draft pick.
- The Anaheim Ducks have acquired D James Wisniewski from the Chicago Blackhawks for F Samuel Pahlsson.
- The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired D Kyle McLaren from the San Jose Sharks for a sixth round draft pick in 2009.
- In a minor-league deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired G Kevin Lalande from the Calgary Flames for a fourth round pick in 2009.
- The Florida Panthers have acquired D Steve Eminger from the Tampa Bay Lightning for D Noah Welch and a third round pick in 2009.
- The Anaheim Ducks have acquired F Erik Christensen from the Atlanta Thrashers for F Eric O'Dell.
- The Buffalo Sabres have acquired F Dominic Moore from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a second round pick originally acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in 2009.
- The NY Rangers have acquired D Derek Morris from the Phoenix Coyotes for D Dmitri Kalinin, F Nigel Dawes, and F Petr Prucha.
- The NY Rangers have acquired F Nik Antropov from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a second round pick in 2009 and a conditional pick.
- The Phoenix Coyotes have acquired F Scottie Upshall and a second round draft pick in 2009 from the Philidelphia Flyers for F Dan Carcillo.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired F Bill Guerin from NY Islanders for a conditional draft pick (a fifth round pick of Pittsburgh misses the playoffs, a fourth round pick if Pittsburgh makes the playoffs, and a third round pick if Pittsburgh goes beyond the first round of the playoffs.)
- The Boston Bruins have acquired F Mark Recchi and a second round pick in 2010 from the Tampa Bay Lightning for D Matt Lashoff and F Martins Karsums.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that G Vesa Toskala is out for the remainder of the season.
- The Phoenix Coyotes have traded F Olli Jokinen and a third round draft pick in 2009 for F Matthew Lombardi, F Brandon Prust, and a conditional first round draft pick in either 2009 or 2010.
- The Anahiem Ducks have traded D Steve Montador to the Boston Bruins for F Petteri Nokelainen
- Gary Roberts of the Tampa Bay Lighting, Aaron Voros of the NY Rangers, and Miroslav Satan of the Pittsburgh Penguins are among those NOT claimed off waivers today.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed F Craig Adams off waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks.
- The Dallas Stars have claimed F Brendan Morrison off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed G Martin Gerber off waivers from the Ottawa Senators.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed D Erik Reitz off waivers from the NY Rangers.
- The Los Angeles Kings have taken G Erik Ersberg off the market by offering him a two-year contract extension.
- The Phoenix Coyotes have traded G Mikael Tellqvist to the Buffalo Sabres for Buffalo's fourth round draft pick in 2010.
- In a minor-league deal, The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded D Danny Richmond to the St. Louis Blues for D Andy Wozniewski.
- The Colorado Avalanche have traded D Jordan Leopold to the Calgary Flames for D Lawrence Nycholat, D Ryan Wilson, and a second round draft pick in 2009 that was originally acquired from the Montreal Canadiens.
- The Ottawa Senators have traded F Antoine Vermette to the Columbus Blue Jackets for G Pascal Leclaire and their second round draft pick for 2009.
- The Ottawa Senators have taken D Filip Kuba off the trade market and have given him a 3 year/$11.1 M contract
- The Anaheim Ducks have taken D Chris Pronger off the trade market.
- The Buffalo Sabres have taken F Tim Connolly off the trade market and have given him a 2 year/$9 Million deal.
- The Los Angeles Kings have taken D Sean O'Donnell off the market and have given him a one year contract extension.
- I forgot the mention last night that the Vancouver Canucks have signed F Alexandre Burrows to a 4 year/$8M contract extension.
Selasa, 03 Maret 2009
The Night Before The Trade Deadline
Hey everyone. Here's a roundup of everything that went down today.
- Well, looks like I was wrong about Niklas Backstrom being on the move. Turns out he signed a fancy 4 year/$24 Million deal that assures he'll be staying in Minnesota.
- A slew of players hit waivers today and that list includes Brendan Morrison of the Anaheim Ducks, Miroslav Satan from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Gary Roberts from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Martin Gerber from the Ottawa Senators.
- One guy who was claimed from waivers today was the infamous Sean Avery. As expected, Avery was claimed by the NY Rangers after spending time with their minor league affiliate in Hartford. It seems to have cost Aaron Voros his job, but it doesn't seem to bother the team too much.
- The Derek Morris situation continues to be monitored with Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington being possible destinations. One scenario that seems to be mentioned is a three-way trade where Philadelphia would get Morris, Buffalo would get Biron, and Phoenix would get Maxim Afinogenov and Henrik Tallinder among others.
- Since Ken Holland gave him a sit, Chris Osgood has gone 2-0 with a .5 GAA and one shut out in his last two starts (this doesn't include Detroit's meltdown in Nashville, but Conklin started that game.) It's possible that Detroit could feel that he may give them enough goaltending to dissuade them from making a move for a goaltender.
- Other players expected to be on the move tomorrow are Toronto's Dominic Moore and Nik Antropov, as well as New Jersey's Scott Clemmensen, who is in the minors despite his stellar season with the Devils this year.
More news as it develops.
- Well, looks like I was wrong about Niklas Backstrom being on the move. Turns out he signed a fancy 4 year/$24 Million deal that assures he'll be staying in Minnesota.
- A slew of players hit waivers today and that list includes Brendan Morrison of the Anaheim Ducks, Miroslav Satan from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Gary Roberts from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Martin Gerber from the Ottawa Senators.
- One guy who was claimed from waivers today was the infamous Sean Avery. As expected, Avery was claimed by the NY Rangers after spending time with their minor league affiliate in Hartford. It seems to have cost Aaron Voros his job, but it doesn't seem to bother the team too much.
- The Derek Morris situation continues to be monitored with Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington being possible destinations. One scenario that seems to be mentioned is a three-way trade where Philadelphia would get Morris, Buffalo would get Biron, and Phoenix would get Maxim Afinogenov and Henrik Tallinder among others.
- Since Ken Holland gave him a sit, Chris Osgood has gone 2-0 with a .5 GAA and one shut out in his last two starts (this doesn't include Detroit's meltdown in Nashville, but Conklin started that game.) It's possible that Detroit could feel that he may give them enough goaltending to dissuade them from making a move for a goaltender.
- Other players expected to be on the move tomorrow are Toronto's Dominic Moore and Nik Antropov, as well as New Jersey's Scott Clemmensen, who is in the minors despite his stellar season with the Devils this year.
More news as it develops.
Senin, 02 Maret 2009
The Monday Before The Trade Deadline.
Well, it's a quiet one so far today, with only one trade taking place today whereThe Atlanta Thrashers sent Niclas Havelid and winger Myles Stoesz to The New Jersey Devils for defenseman Anssi Salmela. Not exactly a groundbreaking deal, but it was something. Aside from that, the only other trade within the last week was the one that saw Ryan Whitney and Chris Kunitz switch jerseys.
So which teams are poised to do something? There's all kinds of speculation, but here's what I'm thinking may happen...
- The Detroit Red Wings could make a play for a goaltender, sending a package of players out to either Minnesota for Niklas Backstrom or perhaps even Boston for Tim Thomas or Manny Fernandez. They might also send one of their many Top-Six finesse forwards for a Top-Six North American-styled Power Forward.
- The Phoenix Coyotes will likely be selling up to five veteran players and potentially more for whatever futures trades are made. The five veterans (in order of trade value) would be Olli Jokinen, Derek Morris, Steven Reinprecht, Mikael Tellqvist, and Ken Klee. While Jokinen will only go if they can get an NHL First-liner in return, the other four will likely fetch some combination of players, picks, and prospects. I really think Tellqvist will be going to either Calgary or to the Rangers by the end of the day.
- The L.A. Kings have waived Tom Preissing, so despite not being considered a buyer could still make a move before the deadline.
- The Florida Panthers probably won't touch too much, despite not having Jason Bouwmeester locked up beyond this season. If it ain't broke...
- The San Jose Sharks... uh... um... nevermind. I'll be surprised if they pull a deal off. Same goes for the Blackhawks.
- As for GM zaniness in the East, Brian Burke will do something that makes the hockey media go ZOMG, Brian Murray will trade broken parts for broke parts, Garth Snow will get more picks to go with his John Tavares selection, and Don Waddell will probably test his job security for the 13,425th time by making a deal that would get the most successful GM fired.
So those are my thoughts. I'll comment back tomorrow and Wednesday to comment on what actually happened.
So which teams are poised to do something? There's all kinds of speculation, but here's what I'm thinking may happen...
- The Detroit Red Wings could make a play for a goaltender, sending a package of players out to either Minnesota for Niklas Backstrom or perhaps even Boston for Tim Thomas or Manny Fernandez. They might also send one of their many Top-Six finesse forwards for a Top-Six North American-styled Power Forward.
- The Phoenix Coyotes will likely be selling up to five veteran players and potentially more for whatever futures trades are made. The five veterans (in order of trade value) would be Olli Jokinen, Derek Morris, Steven Reinprecht, Mikael Tellqvist, and Ken Klee. While Jokinen will only go if they can get an NHL First-liner in return, the other four will likely fetch some combination of players, picks, and prospects. I really think Tellqvist will be going to either Calgary or to the Rangers by the end of the day.
- The L.A. Kings have waived Tom Preissing, so despite not being considered a buyer could still make a move before the deadline.
- The Florida Panthers probably won't touch too much, despite not having Jason Bouwmeester locked up beyond this season. If it ain't broke...
- The San Jose Sharks... uh... um... nevermind. I'll be surprised if they pull a deal off. Same goes for the Blackhawks.
- As for GM zaniness in the East, Brian Burke will do something that makes the hockey media go ZOMG, Brian Murray will trade broken parts for broke parts, Garth Snow will get more picks to go with his John Tavares selection, and Don Waddell will probably test his job security for the 13,425th time by making a deal that would get the most successful GM fired.
So those are my thoughts. I'll comment back tomorrow and Wednesday to comment on what actually happened.
LA Kings cut a promo with John Cena, hilarity ensues.
I saw this on the Puck Daddy Blog and had to share. LA Kings toughguys Matt Greene and Raitis Ivanans are getting ready for hockey when John Cena, former/current WWE Champion depending on what week it is, comes out and promotes his new film. Is it hokey? Absolutely. Is it funny? Actually, yes it is. So Enjoy!
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