I'm back after a much needed recovery day from a staff Christmas party Sunday night. Not too much going on today but a few missed news highlights yesterday however.
*-> The Pittsburgh Penguin organization have announced Bill Guerin is hanging up his skates and finally decided to retire. The Pens website reported yesterday the American winger has decided it's the right time for him to move on and will retire a Penguin. Guerin had struggled to find a team this season even after a tryout with the Flyers which is quite surprising. Something tells me there is more to this and that the Penguins have offered him an "off-ice" position with the club. Guerin really didn't seam like he was ready to call it quits but due to an offer and the lack of playing offers he may have been forced into it.
*-> Bob McKenzie from TSN reported Former Ottawa Senator Todd White was waived yesterday by the New York Rangers. He is expected to clear waivers and be sent down to Hartford of the AHL. The Rangers were contemplating what to do with White since the start of the season as they hadn't been able to find a role with the team. Many are saying this could be the prelude to an comming trade but most likely due to Chris Drury returning.
*-> A rumor surrounding the return of Pierre-Marc Bouchard of the Minnesota Wild has caught fire today. The rumor has Pierre-Marc Bouchard heading to the New York Rangers for a prospect and a pick. Bouchard who has been out over 18 months with a concussion is set to return Wednesday and the Wild are looking to add some defensive help it's said. The prospect is reportedly Matt Gilroy. many are jumping on this rumor as yesterday White was waived and the Rangers are making room for Bouchards 4 million plus salary. It is a known fact the Rangers still want offense and the Wild do need help well everywhere but many pundits have already shot this one down. I'm not seeing why the Wild would dump offensive help from Bouchard unless they know something about Bouchard we don't or are worried about him being damaged goods. anything is possible in the hockey world however.
More later this afternoon
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How about that Hartford Whale? First Wade Redden, now Todd White? Somebody find out where Petr Schastlivy, Igor Kravchuk and Jani Hurme are playing, the late 90's Sens are having a reunion tour...
I like Bouchard, but I can see it making sense for the Wild if they don't have confidence in this roster. Bouchard is young, and has lots of creative upside, but he is injury-prone. He missed all last season with a concussion, and players rarely bounce back from those kinds of injuries without long-term effects. Better for Minny to sell him while his value is high, and free some cap space at the same time. A few picks could go a long way to help this team. Plus, Sather is a moron, so fleecing him seems perfectly feasible.
CA
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