*-> Lots of noise out of Russia this weekend. Ilya Kovalchuk is the center of attention due to the fact he is unrestricted this summer and is looking for a big payout. The rumor has it that Ilya would love to stay in Atlanta and its his number one choice but he'd like to see top dollar and have a set plan and a decent supporting cast around him, in other words he wants proof Atlanta is ready to compete. However the KHL has now slipped out a potential situation for Kovalchuk to ponder. They are believed to be offering over 15 million dollars per season for the franchise forward and would love nothing more than to steal an NHL superstar still before his prime. Personally I believe Kovi would rather play in the NHL but that kind of cash is enough to change most peoples minds. I think hell get a deal done with Atlanta and if not he'll consider bolting at seasons end. This should effect most teams considering selling there futures away for possibly just a playoff run.
*-> The Ilya Zubov fiasco in Ottawa has ended this morning. The Sens have shipped the Russian back to Russia. Well more like loaned him to the KHL till a suitable team is found. He will suit up for Salavat UFA starting next week. I really don't feel this is guna help him NHL career as most teams are already Leary about Russians let alone 2 or 3rd liners who are already home and have previously demanded a trade. I do however think he'l end up back because it seams this is the league hed like to play in.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Trade
*-> The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Philadelphia flyers have swapped former second round picks today. The Jackets have sent former World Junior star Stefan Legion to the Broadstreet Bullies for defenseman Michael Ratchuk.
A pretty even trade I would say. Ratchuk could be a pretty decent pickup for the Jackets considering they lack defensive depth. I say this over Stefan Legein because he has proven to have had doubts about his playing career several times already and he's only 20. He could be a pretty good player eventually but there's still too many warning lights on.
A pretty even trade I would say. Ratchuk could be a pretty decent pickup for the Jackets considering they lack defensive depth. I say this over Stefan Legein because he has proven to have had doubts about his playing career several times already and he's only 20. He could be a pretty good player eventually but there's still too many warning lights on.
The IR: Tuesday
*-> Milan Lucic had successful surgery on his index finger yesterday after breaking it. The Boston winger is expected to return within 3 weeks to action.
*-> Nashville has placed injured center and captain Jason Arnott on the IR this morning. He is expected to miss up to 4 weeks with his undeclared arm injury.
*-> Dallas has more injury woes to add to Steve Ott. The Stars have placed both Mike Modano and Jere Lehtonen on the reserve. Modano is suffering from bruised ribs while Lehtonen has a severlly pulled groin still.
*-> Nashville has placed injured center and captain Jason Arnott on the IR this morning. He is expected to miss up to 4 weeks with his undeclared arm injury.
*-> Dallas has more injury woes to add to Steve Ott. The Stars have placed both Mike Modano and Jere Lehtonen on the reserve. Modano is suffering from bruised ribs while Lehtonen has a severlly pulled groin still.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ice Scoopz: Thursday Evening
*-> The Edmonton Oilers have been involved in quite a few trade talks the past few days. The Oilers are reportedly shopping defenseman Tom Gilbert with the emergence of Denis Grebeshkov and the offensive tandem of Lubomir Vishnovsky and Sheldon Souray there's not much room for him. The Buffalo Sabers are openly interested but would have to trade some salary to make the deal work. The Oilers are asking for Drew Stafford in return. I think this situation is highly unlikely but could work if the Sabers dump a body or 2.
*-> The Oilers have also shown interest in disgruntled Montreal Canadian Sergei Kostitsyn. Tom Gilbert could be the offensive pointman the Habs are looking for but cap space again would be the problem. Montreal could clear some space by packaging the brothers but its highly unlikely. The more likely scenario is the Oilers making a direct deal for SK74.
*-> The Wild are in some hot water with 2 of their top 6 wingers out for the count and not enough depth. Minny is already starved for offense and there isn't many options left. One rumor that has surfaced is free agent Miroslav Satan. He could be an option as he'd be cheap and could boost the offense. He also has good repor with fellow countryman Petr Sykora.
*-> The Oilers have also shown interest in disgruntled Montreal Canadian Sergei Kostitsyn. Tom Gilbert could be the offensive pointman the Habs are looking for but cap space again would be the problem. Montreal could clear some space by packaging the brothers but its highly unlikely. The more likely scenario is the Oilers making a direct deal for SK74.
*-> The Wild are in some hot water with 2 of their top 6 wingers out for the count and not enough depth. Minny is already starved for offense and there isn't many options left. One rumor that has surfaced is free agent Miroslav Satan. He could be an option as he'd be cheap and could boost the offense. He also has good repor with fellow countryman Petr Sykora.
The IR: Thursday
Lots of catchup to do today as I missed the last day and a Thanksgiving. So here's the IR.
*-> The Vancouver Canucks have run into injury problems as of late as they have lost Sami Salo for 5 to 6 weeks with a knee injury and also lost Daniel for atleast 5 weeks with a broken bone in his ankle. Sedin insists it'll be an easy heel and he'll be back playing within 5 while team doctors insist it'l be up to 8. Michael Grabner has been recalled from The Manitoba Moose to try and fill their void.
*-> The Minnesota Wild will be without Petr Sykora for a week or so while he tends to a groin injury. Reports have led me to believe that this will be a lot longer injury then indicated.
*-> The Buffalo Sabres have lost Thomas Vanek to an "Upperbody" injury. Lindy Ruff said after the game he expects its to be weeks not days but later retracted his statement by saying it should only be days.
*-> The Vancouver Canucks have run into injury problems as of late as they have lost Sami Salo for 5 to 6 weeks with a knee injury and also lost Daniel for atleast 5 weeks with a broken bone in his ankle. Sedin insists it'll be an easy heel and he'll be back playing within 5 while team doctors insist it'l be up to 8. Michael Grabner has been recalled from The Manitoba Moose to try and fill their void.
*-> The Minnesota Wild will be without Petr Sykora for a week or so while he tends to a groin injury. Reports have led me to believe that this will be a lot longer injury then indicated.
*-> The Buffalo Sabres have lost Thomas Vanek to an "Upperbody" injury. Lindy Ruff said after the game he expects its to be weeks not days but later retracted his statement by saying it should only be days.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The IR: Sunday
*-> Defenseman Joni Pitkanen of the Carolina Hurricanes is still being plagued by a lowerbody injury. It appears he will miss the next several games still even after being taken off the IR.
*-> More Trouble for Detroit. It has been revealed that Johan Franzen will miss until February with the torn ACL he suffered last week. This is a major issue for the Wings as they already lost top 6 winger Juri Hudler in the offseason. Ken Hollands depth will be tested as he claims the Red Shirts will not look for a deal at the moment and also stated that the remaining crop of free agents are unworthy of a top 6 role.
*-> Barret Jackman of the St. Louis Blues was placed on the IR last night and is expected to miss 2 to 3 weeks while D.J King was taken off the IR and sent back down to Peoria.
*-> More Trouble for Detroit. It has been revealed that Johan Franzen will miss until February with the torn ACL he suffered last week. This is a major issue for the Wings as they already lost top 6 winger Juri Hudler in the offseason. Ken Hollands depth will be tested as he claims the Red Shirts will not look for a deal at the moment and also stated that the remaining crop of free agents are unworthy of a top 6 role.
*-> Barret Jackman of the St. Louis Blues was placed on the IR last night and is expected to miss 2 to 3 weeks while D.J King was taken off the IR and sent back down to Peoria.
Ice Scoopz: Sunday Afternoon
*-> The Michael Nylander situation just took a turn for the worst. The Capitols have been trying to dump Nylander and his 4$mil salary. Bruce Boudreau has stated he expects the situation to be resolved by the weekends end but it appears Nylander is refusing to waive his no movement clause or except a transfer to the KHL like planned. Bruce Boudreau has also stated he won't play Nylander so it is in his best interest to waive his no movement or a transfer.
*-> Brad May has signed with the Detroit Red Wings for 750K and it is believed to be a 2 way deal.
*-> The Tampa Bay Lightning are showcasing David Hale as they curently have 9 defensemen under contract for this season. Not many teams however are interested in Hale except for the Atlanta Thrashers and the New York Rangers who look to fill the spot left for Alexander Semenov 2 weeks ago.
*-> Brad May has signed with the Detroit Red Wings for 750K and it is believed to be a 2 way deal.
*-> The Tampa Bay Lightning are showcasing David Hale as they curently have 9 defensemen under contract for this season. Not many teams however are interested in Hale except for the Atlanta Thrashers and the New York Rangers who look to fill the spot left for Alexander Semenov 2 weeks ago.
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