Sunday, September 26, 2010

Ice Scoopz: Sunday Afternoon

*-> The Dallas Stars have told Jere Lehtinen there's no rush in making a decision as they are willing to wait for him to decide. The Stars still haven't finalized a deal with a new owner so Joey Neiwendyk and the Stars are quite happy not adding an additional paycheck to their tab. Lehtinen has told the club he still is unsure but will decide in a few weeks before he hits the ice again. It is also believed he has told management it will be the Stars or nothing giving them way more flexibility and patience.

*-> The Minnesota Wild have inquired about Jose Theodore according to reports. Now that Josh Harding appears done the Wild are looking at an insurance possibilities. I believe they'll give Anton Khodobin at good look first as he played extremely well in the AHL last season and looks backup ready.

*-> The Sabre's are reportedly looking at the depth defense options around the league.

*-> Wade Reddens agent Don Meehan has been told him and his client have several options they could take. The New York brass have told them that they may start searching the NHL for a possible taker including the possibility of re entry waivers, a no show to Hartford so they may void his contract and he can become a free agent or a loan to Europe which may be the best and only option at this point. We'll know soon if the Oilers or any other takers claim him but its very doubtful.

*-> Miroslav Satan is still searching for a new team but only has had interest out of the Czech Liga and the KHL. The Slovakian has hope still for an NHL return and is in no rush as he found a home in Boston late last season and thrived.

2 comments:

Jalen said...

Scoopz,

I read that Al Montoya was placed on waivers today by the 'Yotes...I don't get it.

With half the teams in the league struggling with their goaltending, I don't understand why this kid hasn't gotten a shot.

He's a former WJHC gold medal winner, was named goaltender of the tournament (we're not talking Jeff Glass here), and went sixth overall to the Rangers. He's played very well in limited NHL appearances (I've only seen one to be fair).

What gives? is Al a headcase or something?

- Jalen

Anonymous said...

Seriously, I can't find anything on the 'net about why this guy gets passed around more often than the mashed potatoes. Stats aren't spectacular but hardly at the washed up level.

CA