Saturday, September 26, 2009

Ice Scoopz: Saturday Morning

*-> Darryl Sydor has signed a 1 year deal with the St Louis Blues. This gives the Blues much needed leadership from the point and depth.

*-> Martin Skoula has now received a try out with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

*-> Brad May has been sent down to the AHL by the Detroit Red Wings for conditioning. Ken Holland says he'll remain there til after the Red Wings European home opener and they'll decide on him then.

*-> Dave Scatchard was released yesterday by the Vancouver Canucks. It is rumored he'll be waiting till season opens before he calls it quits if he's not signed.

*-> The Ottawa Senators are frantically trying to trade some bodies to make room for the new crop of Sens which include Karlsson, Bass, Regin, and Carkner. Chris Kelly is attracting the most interest but Murray is hesitant to dump the role player he gave a massive contract to last season. Chris Neil is also gaining interest but Murray would like him in the fold as he remained loyal to the Sens come July 1st and took less than market value. So who does that leave? Well Alexandre Picard is being shopped after a rough first season with the Sens. No real interest so far. Jarkko Ruutu has attracted a bit of interest but nothing to star in a deal. He was virtually ineffective last season and at times an on ice embarrassment. The Devils may be listening as well as the Dallas Stars both looking for some 4th line talent but not at that price. Christoff Shubert has been on the block the past 2 seasons but he has yet to gain attention and is expected to be waived come season opener. A wild rumor out of Montreal suggests Kovalev being sent back to the Habs for picks and Kyle Chipchura. I highly doubt this however unless Regin catches fire and Cheechoo starts to show his 50 goal form.

*-> The Flyers are expected to waive Randy Jones and his 2+ million salary to make room for their youngsters.

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