I don't know if anyone watched TSN's Countdown to Deadline Day special last night but it left me feeling really disappointed and usually I'm all TSN when it comes to trusting rumors and predictions. I personally think that they have the best in the business and although Pierre McGuire is extremely cocky and pushy with his predictions and analysis of the game he usually is almost bang on. I also think that Bob Mackenzie is THE best in the business when it comes to hockey. This special left me feeling really let down, I tired to watch all of it (it was only 30 minutes by the way) but I really have to force myself. Maybe because I was exhausted from work or what but I don't know what it was. I really would have liked to see a lot more rumours and possible players for the teams being mentioned. They just skimmed over the surface of most issues and rumors and then moved on. Maybe it was because it was only 30 minutes long they had to keep it simple but still.
Ether way this has inspired me to do my own one month away trade deadline day special. So starting Friday night and every week night next week ending on Friday, I will review each NHL division in full and break down each teams needs. Who could be on there way out or who could be on their way in come deadline day. I'll throw out my thoughts and predictions and you guys can let me know what you think.
Also as you may know I've been working on a Trade Deadline day special texting and e-mail service for those who don't have the luxury of taking in all the Deadline Day activities and deals from the comfort of your homes. My plan is to send out a text and or e-mail each and every time a deal 100% goes down so whether your at work or out being busy somewhere you'll get all the deals as they happen. This would be a 100% free service other than your service providers regular texting fee's which I'm 100% not responsible for if you sign up. I should have full info this week and I'll post a sign-up form shortly.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The I.R: Thursday Afternoon
Alot of minor shuffling today and yesterday from/to the Injured Reserve or the AHL and here they are.
*-> The Montreal Canadians have been hit by a wave of recent injuries and now can add Chris Higgins back to that list alot though he'll most likely only miss a game or two with an agrivated upper-body injury. The good news is that big Georges Laraque will most likely be ready to put on the skates for Montreal's tilt with Toronto Saturday. Also defenseman turned forward Mathieu Dandenault will be back from his serious leg injury way sooner than expected. He is rumored to be back early next week. Patrice Briesbois who is also out with an undisclosed injury which would most likely be his ankle should be ready to play again next week as well.
*-> The Canadians have also sent down defenseman Alex Henry back to Hamilton after playing two games.
*-> The Buffalo Sabres have activated veteran defenseman Teppo Numminen from the injured reserve and sent down defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani to the Portland Pirates.
*-> The Ottawa Senators have returned center Peter Regin to the juinior Sens and recalled winger Ryan Shannon for tonights game against Boston.
*-> The Blue Jackets have reactivated Russian young gun Nikita Filitov but then sent him down to Syracuse of the AHL.
*-> The Carolina Hurricanes have ran into some injury trouble down the stretch on their Western tour lossing both Rod Brind'Amour and grinder Scott Walker. Walker who was placed on the I.R today is out with an undisclosed upper body injury while Brind'Amour continues to suffer from a bad back. Walker is expected to be atleast while a week while Brind'Amour is only expected to miss the last leg of the trip. Replacement Jakub Petruzalek was called up from Albany.
*-> The Toronto Maple Leaf's have done another up and down shuffle involving Justin Pogge after leaving him out to dry againts the Sabres last night. Justin Pogge was sent down to the Marlies today after just one day in the show. The Buds countered by bringing back up Jonas Frogren after just sending him down yesterday with tough guy Andre Deveaux.
*-> The Phoenix Coyotes have recalled Kevin Porter and forward Jeff Hoggan from San Antonio of the AHL while sending down LW Steven Goertzen and former Sen Alexander Nikulin. The Desert Dogs have also activated Viktor Tikhonov from the IR but chose to send him down to San Antonio for some conditioning.
*-> The Montreal Canadians have been hit by a wave of recent injuries and now can add Chris Higgins back to that list alot though he'll most likely only miss a game or two with an agrivated upper-body injury. The good news is that big Georges Laraque will most likely be ready to put on the skates for Montreal's tilt with Toronto Saturday. Also defenseman turned forward Mathieu Dandenault will be back from his serious leg injury way sooner than expected. He is rumored to be back early next week. Patrice Briesbois who is also out with an undisclosed injury which would most likely be his ankle should be ready to play again next week as well.
*-> The Canadians have also sent down defenseman Alex Henry back to Hamilton after playing two games.
*-> The Buffalo Sabres have activated veteran defenseman Teppo Numminen from the injured reserve and sent down defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani to the Portland Pirates.
*-> The Ottawa Senators have returned center Peter Regin to the juinior Sens and recalled winger Ryan Shannon for tonights game against Boston.
*-> The Blue Jackets have reactivated Russian young gun Nikita Filitov but then sent him down to Syracuse of the AHL.
*-> The Carolina Hurricanes have ran into some injury trouble down the stretch on their Western tour lossing both Rod Brind'Amour and grinder Scott Walker. Walker who was placed on the I.R today is out with an undisclosed upper body injury while Brind'Amour continues to suffer from a bad back. Walker is expected to be atleast while a week while Brind'Amour is only expected to miss the last leg of the trip. Replacement Jakub Petruzalek was called up from Albany.
*-> The Toronto Maple Leaf's have done another up and down shuffle involving Justin Pogge after leaving him out to dry againts the Sabres last night. Justin Pogge was sent down to the Marlies today after just one day in the show. The Buds countered by bringing back up Jonas Frogren after just sending him down yesterday with tough guy Andre Deveaux.
*-> The Phoenix Coyotes have recalled Kevin Porter and forward Jeff Hoggan from San Antonio of the AHL while sending down LW Steven Goertzen and former Sen Alexander Nikulin. The Desert Dogs have also activated Viktor Tikhonov from the IR but chose to send him down to San Antonio for some conditioning.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2 Minor Trades Out Of Anaheim
A couple of minor deals went down today in Anaheim starting with....
*-> Anaheim Ducks traded the rights to David McIntyre to the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Sheldon Brookbank. Sheldon Brookbank this season has played only 15 games and 0 points with 25 PIM. David McIntyre is a long shot prospect that was drafted in the 2006 entry draft by Dallas 61st overall in the 4th round. He currently is playing for Colgate university.
*->Anaheim then traded defenseman Nathan McIver who has played in 18 games for the Ducks and put up 1 assist and 36 PIM's to the Vancouver Canucks for forward Mike Brown. Brown has 20 games played while also only putting up an assist but has 80 PIM's.
Both moves are just considered depth moves for all three organizations.
*-> Anaheim Ducks traded the rights to David McIntyre to the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Sheldon Brookbank. Sheldon Brookbank this season has played only 15 games and 0 points with 25 PIM. David McIntyre is a long shot prospect that was drafted in the 2006 entry draft by Dallas 61st overall in the 4th round. He currently is playing for Colgate university.
*->Anaheim then traded defenseman Nathan McIver who has played in 18 games for the Ducks and put up 1 assist and 36 PIM's to the Vancouver Canucks for forward Mike Brown. Brown has 20 games played while also only putting up an assist but has 80 PIM's.
Both moves are just considered depth moves for all three organizations.
The I.R: Wednesday Afternoon
*-> Guilleme Latendresse will miss 4 to 6 weeks with a separated shoulder to add to the Canadians woes.
*-> Justin Pogge was recalled from the Toronto Marlies by the Maple Leafs and is expected to play tonight against the Sabres.
*-> Justin Pogge was recalled from the Toronto Marlies by the Maple Leafs and is expected to play tonight against the Sabres.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Ice Scoopz: Monday Late Night
Well I figure Ill get one more post in tonight as I'm watching a taped copy of the Spengler Cup match up of Dynamo vs Canada that I haven't got a chance to check out yet. Pretty good so far, Alexei Zhitnik looks invisible out there.
*-> Denis Gauthier will have to serve a 5 game suspension for his hit on Montreal's Josh Gorges.
*-> Pittsburgh's Tyler Kennedy will serve 1 game for picking a fight with Toronto's Luke Schenn. Pretty stupid call if I may say so.
*-> The Pittsburgh Penguins are in hot pursuit of former Pen Colby Armstrong of the Atlanta Thrashers. The plan would be to give the Pens some secondary scoring and someone to play with Crosby who has chemistry with him. The hopes of getting him back is a good possibility because Atlanta is really disappointed in his play this season. A mid level pick or a low end prospect could seal this one.
*-> The Edmonton Oilers are running out of patience with Dustin Penner. After a dismal season so far and being called out twice already Penner still hasn't ether got the message nor has he performed. This morning he was again reminded of his hefty contract and ran into the ground after practice. Craig McTavish forced Penner, Brodziak and another player to stay after intial practice and skated the 3 into the ground. Right now the Oilers are desprite to unload him but there are no suitors so far that want to take his bagage.
*-> Denis Gauthier will have to serve a 5 game suspension for his hit on Montreal's Josh Gorges.
*-> Pittsburgh's Tyler Kennedy will serve 1 game for picking a fight with Toronto's Luke Schenn. Pretty stupid call if I may say so.
*-> The Pittsburgh Penguins are in hot pursuit of former Pen Colby Armstrong of the Atlanta Thrashers. The plan would be to give the Pens some secondary scoring and someone to play with Crosby who has chemistry with him. The hopes of getting him back is a good possibility because Atlanta is really disappointed in his play this season. A mid level pick or a low end prospect could seal this one.
*-> The Edmonton Oilers are running out of patience with Dustin Penner. After a dismal season so far and being called out twice already Penner still hasn't ether got the message nor has he performed. This morning he was again reminded of his hefty contract and ran into the ground after practice. Craig McTavish forced Penner, Brodziak and another player to stay after intial practice and skated the 3 into the ground. Right now the Oilers are desprite to unload him but there are no suitors so far that want to take his bagage.
Monday, February 2, 2009
The I.R: Monday night
*->Robert Lang of the Montreal Canadians will most likely be out the remainde of the season after suffering from a severed Achilles tendon in Montreals loss to Boston Sunday afternoon. This will be a major blow to the organization as Lang was their second leading scorer. Look for Montreal to pick up a 1st or 2nd line center now that Lang is gone. Now that Alex Kovalev is in the dog house we might see him shopped in the near future.
*-> Unlucky Chris Clark of the Washington Capitols will be also out for the remainder of the season. Clark who has had awful luck the past few seasons suffered a torn tendon in his wrist this years training camp.
*-> Tuuka Rask has been sent back down to Providence of the AHL by the Boston Bruins.
*-> Unlucky Chris Clark of the Washington Capitols will be also out for the remainder of the season. Clark who has had awful luck the past few seasons suffered a torn tendon in his wrist this years training camp.
*-> Tuuka Rask has been sent back down to Providence of the AHL by the Boston Bruins.
Hartsburg fired!
*-> big news from the Ottawa Senator camp, Bryan Murray has fired coach Craig Hartsburg after only 48 games. Murray stated a change had to be made and the loss to the Caps was the icing on the cake. Binghamton coach Cory Clouston will take over till the end of the season when the situation will be reevaluated.
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