ex-Ducks thread

I thought it might be good to have a thread about the status and wherabouts of ex-Ducks. Both as news, and just to discuss.

1) Old: Konopka and Bochenski placed on waivers. Not unexpected with the million forwards TB has. http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=555200 Although someone is saying they won't actually be waived until Monday? I still kind of wish we had Konopka, but it wasn't a big loss or anything. He seems like a nice psycho who could be an agitator with the protection of our enforcers.

2) Also old: Shannon among 1st cuts. Anybody surprised?

3) Dustin Penner story by Canadian press. http://tsn.ca/story/?id=250670 Looks like he's being moved to the 2nd/3rd line (3rd line in terms of offensive skill, but probably going to be the 2nd line in terms of getting the most and hardest ES minutes). Looks like they're now realizing that he's "more of a mucker" and "a complimentary player." It's not like we've ever mentioned it or anything. Mildly amused about them comparing Moreau and Pisani to Perry and Getzlaf, even if it is sort of correct stylistically.

4) Schneider has 1st practice. http://thrashersprospectsannex.blogspot.com/2008/09/schneider-in-thrashers-blue-photos-and.html Anyone think he should get powder blue teeth to match?

I'm really shocked Konopka can't manage to stick with someone I always liked him and I don't know why we gave him away because he played well when he got the chance.

I'm really shocked Konopka can't manage to stick with someone I always liked him and I don't know why we gave him away because he played well when he got the chance.

We got rid of him because he had an attitude problem or something, didn't we?

We got rid of him because he had an attitude problem or something, didn't we?

thats what i heard, apparently he was descibed a lazy player off and on ice

i always liked him though

I don't remember anything about his work ethic or anything like that. Any chance someone could dig something up?

I remember Columbus fans were mixed on him. Some liked his intensity, others thought his penalties made him a liability.

Digging up some old threads, there was that time he signed a contract in Russia. I'd actually forgotten about that. I'm sure that didn't endear him to Burke, and was a big part of why he didn't get a sniff with the Ducks in 06-07 after playing 23 games in 05-06. That's probably why he'd never get a spot with us.

Here's where one member asked Burke about him in the SOF, Burke said that he wouldn't be able to play in our system: http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?p=7838613

Shane-o moved to Vancouver. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=251872&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_nhl

He supposedly have a pretty poor preseason. And regular season, with those 2 games (well 1, he was healthy scratched).

That's a pretty poor return for him, I'm rather not impressed with Krajicek. Although Canucks fans seem to think he's gold based on past trade proposals (he's going to break out this year, I promise! Krajicek for ____'s top prospect!).

Now Coleman sucked, but it looks like we got a good trade there. And choosing Huskins over O'Brien? Seems like it's worked out better than I predicted.

On the other hand, he seemed to do alright (not good, but alright) last year. Why did they give up on him for just a bad preseason? I'm wondering if something else happened.

Shane-o moved to Vancouver. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=251872&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_nhl

He supposedly have a pretty poor preseason. And regular season, with those 2 games (well 1, he was healthy scratched).

That's a pretty poor return for him, I'm rather not impressed with Krajicek. Although Canucks fans seem to think he's gold based on past trade proposals (he's going to break out this year, I promise! Krajicek for ____'s top prospect!).

Now Coleman sucked, but it looks like we got a good trade there. And choosing Huskins over O'Brien? Seems like it's worked out better than I predicted.

On the other hand, he seemed to do alright (not good, but alright) last year. Why did they give up on him for just a bad preseason? I'm wondering if something else happened.

I think O'Brien would have done just as good as Huskins in Anaheim and added the extra benefit of toughness. Either way good luck to Shane too bad he's not still with the team.

Shane-o moved to Vancouver. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=251872&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_nhl

He supposedly have a pretty poor preseason. And regular season, with those 2 games (well 1, he was healthy scratched).

That's a pretty poor return for him, I'm rather not impressed with Krajicek. Although Canucks fans seem to think he's gold based on past trade proposals (he's going to break out this year, I promise! Krajicek for ____'s top prospect!).

Now Coleman sucked, but it looks like we got a good trade there. And choosing Huskins over O'Brien? Seems like it's worked out better than I predicted.

On the other hand, he seemed to do alright (not good, but alright) last year. Why did they give up on him for just a bad preseason? I'm wondering if something else happened.

I'm convinced Tampa wants to turn over that entire roster with the exception of Lecavalier. Seriously beside him and St. Louis who is still there from their opening roster last season? Hell their ending roster?

I think this is good news for Shane, he'll get a great chance in Vancouver. Sucks that he's been traded twice already but he's going to a better situation. I don't care how many moves Tampa made, they'll still be bad this year.

I think Tampa bay's roster is awful. I don't really get the supposed "resurgence". That team is going to suck the brass off a doorknob.

From a good source in Tampa, Shane had problems with Melrose. In addition, he almost never used his body to play the physical hockey,which he showed in Anaheim.Instead he tried to be an offensive defender,but he has not the skills for it. My source told me it's comperable to beauchemins development.

I think Tampa bay's roster is awful. I don't really get the supposed "resurgence". That team is going to suck the brass off a doorknob.

I have the same feeling about Tampa too, I am not sold on their defense and goaltending.

Since this is a ex-Ducks thread, i just wanna say i wished the team still had Curtis Glencross. His speed and forechecking ability would of been a great fit here. Looking back, I still dont understand why Burke traded away Glencross+Konopka for Hartigan+Motzko.

Shane I really like him being on the team who did we get back in that trade?

Gerald "don't call me Gary" Coleman and a pick we used on...MacMillan I guess.

Gerald "don't call me Gary" Coleman and a pick we used on...MacMillan I guess.
I haven't seen much of either. I think I would still be happier with O'brien on the team.
OT:I just look up preseason stats Ryan Getzlaf Second in points. First Andy Mac:cry:

And to be fair, we traded a 3rd with Shane to get that 1st. Meaning that he was worth roughly a high 2nd.

Smid didn't even make it to Oilers playing roster, he was passed by, get this, Jason frigging Strudwick.

Pronger trade keeps looking better and better.

Bertuzzi with 2 goals tonight.

So that Schneider trade is looking good for both teams. We're paying 600k for another team's player, and Atlanta has an impressive -10 in 10 games player.

Bertuzzi has 6 goals and 0 assists. Nice balanced player. Lupul has 5 goals and 1 assist. On the other side of the coin, McDonald has 1 goal and 10 assists. Although Lupul and McDonald are expected to do better in those particular stats, unlike Bertuzzi.

Penner is 2+0 in 9 games.

On pace for 18 or so goals (and points) and appears in just about every Oilers trade proposal along with Schremp and Roloson.

He's only being offered because 4.25 million dollar 3rd line players are bargains and worth a lot as trade chips.

edit: forgot to mention that he's the 15th best power forward in the league.

Any word on Steve Rucchin? I was wondering about him, after playing NHL98 here the other day, and I seem to recall him suffering from a concussion last season. Is he still hurt or just retired?

I always liked Rooch, one of my favorite Ducks. Just looks like he hasn't been able to do much (stats wise) since he left Anaheim.

Rucchin's career was pretty much over the point he took a deflected Selanne slapshot to the face.

Too bad, a great teamplayer well liked by everyone.

Carney retires. He was a trooper. Our franchise's best Dman until Niedermayer came along.
http://www.pawtuckettimes.com/content/view/56073/33/

Answer: $4.25 million healthy scratch.

Question: What has Dustin Penner grown into since leaving Anaheim.


Also, if Rooch ever got healthy/is still playing, I'd love to see him get a TC contract or whatever and have a shot at makin the team.

Also, Andy Mac's points are awesome, good for him. He's also 3rd worst in +/- last I checked. On pace for about a -70.

Answer: $4.25 million healthy scratch.

Question: What has Dustin Penner grown into since leaving Anaheim.


Also, if Rooch ever got healthy/is still playing, I'd love to see him get a TC contract or whatever and have a shot at makin the team.
Don't worry. He'll grow into that contract. This year he's more like a 3 million healthy scratch. But at the end of the contract, he'll be a bargain at a 6 million healthy scratch.

Speaking of McDonald, he got injured tonight against Montreal. Went awkwardly into the boards, and he may be out for a while. It looked real bad on the replay.

Ouch. Feel bad for McDonald. Hope he comes back soon. He was one of my favorites, from as far back as 02. While he's somewhat of a complementary player, he shouldn't have been jettisoned last year, especially if there was a possibility that Teemu would return. That should have been Bertuzzi or Schneider (or Marchant). Although it really should have been that Bertuzzi was only signed for 1 year in the first place.

Although his +/- is pretty impressive.

Speaking of McDonald, he got injured tonight against Montreal. Went awkwardly into the boards, and he may be out for a while. It looked real bad on the replay.

He may have fractured his leg and will undergo an MRI to see if there is further damage. Poor Mac.:( One of my favorite Ducks too.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=256241&lid=sublink03&lpos=topRelated_nhl

He may have fractured his leg and will undergo an MRI to see if there is further damage. Poor Mac.:( One of my favorite Ducks too.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=256241&lid=sublink03&lpos=topRelated_nhl

Oh man, that's terrible. :( Hopefully he didn't break anything, I saw him go into the boards and quickly thought of the Minnesota player last year (Foster, I think) who broke his leg and STILL hasn't come back.

I always liked Andy, he seemed to genuinely like playing here. I wish him well.

Oh man, that's terrible. :( Hopefully he didn't break anything, I saw him go into the boards and quickly thought of the Minnesota player last year (Foster, I think) who broke his leg and STILL hasn't come back.

I always liked Andy, he seemed to genuinely like playing here. I wish him well.

Breaking a femur (like foster did) is practically career ending. Andy didn't do that because it looked like the lower part of his leg, but if he sprained it or did a full break, it's gonna be a long recovery for him. :(

Sucks for McDonald. Not a good year for ex Ducks anyway...

Penner 4million+ healthy scratch player...

Shannon finally got his chance on the Senators roster too, and on the top line! End result of that game- Sens lose, Shannon has concussion, out indefinitely.

Andy fractured his leg and will be out about 8 weeks. TSN :(

SOOOOO....I'm browsing around the internet and stumple upon Todd Bertuzzi being an alternate captain for the Calgary Flames....WTH!?

SOOOOO....I'm browsing around the internet and stumple upon Todd Bertuzzi being an alternate captain for the Calgary Flames....WTH!?


Maybe they're inspired by his 1 goal in 18 games streak. Oh and guess which team he scored against?

Anyone know of a good reason the Ducks don't make a solid pitch for Andy Mac's services sometime between him getting healthy and the trade deadline? I'm not interested in turning this into a referendum on Morrison or the cap, there are people paid to worry about that (and plenty of cap geeks and negative nancies that can worrya bout that).

Just seems like a fit considering his free agency at the end of the season, the Blues' relative suckiness, and proven ability to succeed with Selanne and other transitional players of his ilk (Paul Pussriya).

Well the main reason would be the cap.

There's also the fact that McDonald doesn't seem to be able to work on our team without Teemu. So then if we do get him, we probably won't be able to re-sign him (Teemu for only 1 more year and not much in terms of speedy scorers he might work with after Selanne). Andy's going to want to cash in, this might be his last big long term contract. We can't do that. So any trade would be a rental only.

Sure we can offer them Morrison and a 3rd.

But honestly, do we really want another player coming off of surgery? Even if it is andy?

Well the main reason would be the cap.

There's also the fact that McDonald doesn't seem to be able to work on our team without Teemu. So then if we do get him, we probably won't be able to re-sign him (Teemu for only 1 more year and not much in terms of speedy scorers he might work with after Selanne). Andy's going to want to cash in, this might be his last big long term contract. We can't do that. So any trade would be a rental only.

A rental is fine, everything changes after this season anyhow. IMO, cap issues aside, this team is a prime candidate for a playoff rental. Why not a guy that has been proven to fit in the top-six?

Of course, there is the cap. I'm of the opinion that if this team wants to do anything in the playoffs, either a) Morrison has to get it going, or b) Morrison needs to be extracted from the lineup anyway possible and a suitable replacement be found.

As far as his surgery, I have zero knowledge of how the type of surgery Andy's having related to Morrison's. However, I don't think simply having surgery should prevent the Ducks from pursuing a guy who's provent to be successful in a very specific role.

I dunno, just an idea and I didn't want to start a new thread.

Zenon Konopka called up from AHL today by Tampa Bay.

Sykora scored his first hat trick tonight in a 9-2 victory. :)
Congrats Pete!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008121116

Anyone noticed that Doug Weight is actually doing very well this year on the Island. Almost at a PPG rate and on pace for nearly 60 assists. Where the **** was this last year?

It's hard to believe considering he looked pretty washed up last year. Maybe playing with Guerin again is having some kind of rejuvenaing effect. We could have really used that kind of production from him last year.

Weights playing a style more tailored to his game, Selanne and he were never meant to be

Weight never was going to work with Selanne. There was zero chance. Completely different types of games. Weight was a gamble that he would work with Bertuzzi. Except Craptuzzi sucked so much he couldn't do anything except leech off of Getzlaf and Perry.

Now with a guy more of his style (Guerin), he's performing about what I would expect of him. Actually still better, I'd expect ~50-60 points out of him.

I thought he would have worked well with Ryan and Bertuzzi while Ryan was up. Obviously Bertuzzi was terrible and Ryan was still pretty raw, but Weight hardly looked good either.

Check out what made the front page of Digg:
http://digg.com/hockey/Off_The_Floor_On_The_Board

Check out what made the front page of Digg:
http://digg.com/hockey/Off_The_Floor_On_The_Board

The climax of PK's career. That was a perfect example of everything he could be. Unfortunately, he chose career longevity over greatness.

Paulina has elected hip surgery that will likely end his season.
The hit occurred November 5th in Anaheim against the Ducks.

Its funny, he left Anaheim so he could win a Cup with Teemu. Yet, not a few seasons after he left, we win a Cup something Kariya couldn't do. Add to the fact that we had Teemu, it just makes it that much more ironic (and sweet).

Its a shame, I liked Kariya when he was here, quite a bit. I'm not as pissed off at him as I was when he left (and boy, was I ever), but that doesn't mean I like him now and will stop booing him everytime he comes back. He could have been a legend with the team had he stayed, but he chose not to. I don't wish him ill, but I won't shed a tear for him either.

Joakim Lindstrom is turning out to be a pretty good pick for the Coyotes.

Joakim Lindstrom is turning out to be a pretty good pick for the Coyotes.

I'm just glad he's scoring against the Canucks. Canuck fans in pain is only rivaled by Oiler and Red Wing fans, when it comes to my enjoyment.

I still don't expect much out of Lindstrom long term. He's a dumb hockey player. All he ever did in preseason was shoot the puck. He's got a good shot, but that's just not a productive player. Maybe a PP specialist or something, or borderline 2nd liner. Although he could get smarter.

That said, isn't it time for Phoenix to throw us a bone now?

Temmu Selanne, Keith Carney, and Sean O'Donnell came to the Ducks via Phoenix. Also, they gave the Ducks their first playoff series win.
Thanks Phoenix.

Hartsburg was fired, only 48 games into his tenure. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=265548&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl Does anyone miss him and his 2000-2001 season? (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0002222001.html , http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19272001.html)

4.25 million dollar man is having a good week. Benched for parts of 2 games, given a vote of confidence by his coach (http://oilers.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=4&id=32374), was voted the hfboards hard worker award (http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=601065), and is even enjoying the leisurely practices (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11009).

Hartsburg was fired, only 48 games into his tenure. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=265548&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl Does anyone miss him and his 2000-2001 season? (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0002222001.html , http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19272001.html)


I'm not entirely sure anyone could get the Senators out of the funk they've been in, even though Hartsburg wasn't probably the best choice for them. On the subject of ex-Ducks in Ottawa, I wonder how long Murray will last there now.

Wow, I almost forgot Hrkac played here. The Hrkac Circus, hehe. In a way I miss LeClerc and Chouinard, Marc was a decent 4th liner, not to mention pretty friendly. When LeClerc was healthy he was pretty good, never afraid to mix it up. Was that season (00-01) the year we got into that huge fight with Calgary, or was that the year after? I always forget if it was Hartsburg or Murray.

It was in the 2001-02 season, Hartsburg was gone by then.

Looks like the blues just inked Andy Mac to a 4year extension

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=408515

So the Blues get Andy McDonald for five and a half years in exchange for half a year of Weight, Birner and a 7th.

Apparantly to the Blues, Andy MacDonald still plays for the Ducks. lol What a huge mistake on that article.

Good for Andy. :)
Not a great deal for the Blues (imo) if the numbers below are accurate.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/blues/story/2E19DC51A7ACE91686257558006372B9?OpenDocument

Personally I hate this deal for the Blues. They are a rebuilding team and gave a long term, big money deal to a 31 yr old player coming off the IR. Worst, Andy Mac was given a NTC making this deal even worst if he underperforms. Personally, the Blues should have invested the money on the great young players they have right now.

So the Blues get Andy McDonald for five and a half years in exchange for half a year of Weight, Birner and a 7th.

Because the Ducks made that trade to try and improve their team, right? Oh wait, it was done so Nieds/Selanne could come back.

Personally I hate this deal for the Blues. They are a rebuilding team and gave a long term, big money deal to a 31 yr old player coming off the IR. Worst, Andy Mac was given a NTC making this deal even worst if he underperforms. Personally, the Blues should have invested the money on the great young players they have right now.

Ouch, bad deal for the Blues. And people complain Kunitz is over paid. :shakehead

All sorts of quality journalism going on here. In the 2nd link: "On a young team, McDonald gives the Blues an inexperienced veteran. He won a Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007." Ha.

Yikes. 4.7 is steep. For 4.7 I expect a solid 1st line guy (who can do some on his own). McDonald is more of a complimentary 1st line guy, who needs someone else to drive the line. I'd think he should get roughly 4.

Jerky mentions his coming off the IR. Is that really much of a concern? He has a fractured ankle, shouldn't that heal pretty well? It's not like an ACL or something is it? I mean, his effectiveness would drop a lot if he lost speed, but I don't see that as an injury that would cause much problems (unlike, say, a femur or something).

Because the Ducks made that trade to try and improve their team, right? Oh wait, it was done so Nieds/Selanne could come back.

Even in those circumstances it's still a horrible return for someone of his calibre with the contract he had at that time.

All sorts of quality journalism going on here. In the 2nd link: "On a young team, McDonald gives the Blues an inexperienced veteran. He won a Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007." Ha.

Yikes. 4.7 is steep. For 4.7 I expect a solid 1st line guy (who can do some on his own). McDonald is more of a complimentary 1st line guy, who needs someone else to drive the line. I'd think he should get roughly 4.

Jerky mentions his coming off the IR. Is that really much of a concern? He has a fractured ankle, shouldn't that heal pretty well? It's not like an ACL or something is it? I mean, his effectiveness would drop a lot if he lost speed, but I don't see that as an injury that would cause much problems (unlike, say, a femur or something).

Hmm I was under the impression it was the femur... but I must have been misinformed. The ankle isn't a big deal at all... the femur or knee area are the worst.

Good for Andy for getting that money but from the Blues point of view I don't get it.

4.7 million a season for four seasons for a 31 yr old second line center. In this economy? wow...

Good for Andy for getting that money but from the Blues point of view I don't get it.

4.7 million a season for four seasons for a 31 yr old second line center. In this economy? wow...
And on a rebuilding team. Okay then.

But good for him, anyway.

If you consider what Gomez, Briere and Drury are making its not that bad a contract. Blame the New York Rangers for handing out second line centres 7 million dollars.

http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=409456

Old Duck Danny Bylsma is hired as Pens interim coach. He was always one of my favorites. I'm happy he got the job, even though it's on a temp basis.

Sutherby has been great for Dallas, for anyone who hasn't been paying attention.

Sutherby has been great for Dallas, for anyone who hasn't been paying attention.
That's OK. We got Brookbank for him, who's playing just as many minutes as a defenseman. Oh, and who has 0 points. But hey, at least he beat Niedermayer's -4 tonight.

In a surprise to no one (well maybe the timing, the deadline is March 4), Schneider was traded from Atlanta to a contender. For a 2nd and 3rd. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=267394&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_main

That's quite a healthy return actually, and Schneider hasn't even been having a good season.. Just goes to show how different the returns are at different times of the season (LOL Klee, Larsen, and Painchaud). When cap space opens up because of the prorating, when teams are more clear on their needs, and when the contenders are separated from the pretenders.

Although Bogosian's losing his development-buddy.


I wonder why Atlanta finally pulled the trigger after our game? Did our utter crappiness help convince Montreal that Schneider is good (1 A, +2)?

wasn't there some kind of conditional pick to the Ducks if Schneider was dealt or was that O'Donnell?

Pretty good GMing by Waddell to turn those 3 hacks into 2/3 of a season of Schneider helping his young team and a 2nd & 3rd round pick.

I heard,that Shane O'Brien is unhappy in Vancouver and he would like to come back to Anaheim.There have been talks and a move could be made in the off-season.

I heard,that Shane O'Brien is unhappy in Vancouver and he would like to come back to Anaheim.There have been talks and a move could be made in the off-season.

I'd be stoked.

I'd be stoked.

Why?

Why?

Because he's better than 3 of the defensemen we have now. Need further clarification Mr. Harvard?

I'd love SOB back, SOB-Brookbank 3rd pairing would be Dirk-sweet. Can't believe we got a 1st for him but he's still young and decent bottom pairing tough guy.

Well as lousy as the season has turned out, at least we don't have a 4.25 million dollar healthy scratch.

http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=413069

Teach him to miss an optional practice.

Congrats to Sean O'Donnell playing his 1000th NHl game tonight. :)

Kunitz with a hat trick against the Bruins. We still love you Chris.

Kunitz with a hat trick today. 2 goals in 16 seconds, and wow has he been good for them. Congrats Kunie. 6 goals 6 assists in 9 games...

god screw chris. I like how he did not know what a goal was in anaheim and now is a scoring machine:cry:

god screw chris. I like how he did not know what a goal was in anaheim and now is a scoring machine:cry:

For a few games after a trade. Hardly unprecedented for that to happen.

http://www.intelligencer.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1476006

A couple days ago, Tangradi got a suspension. For protesting a ref's non-call. Could there possibly have been a more fitting Duck?

Oh, what could have been.

Good to see Kunitz doing well, he deserves it.

For a few games after a trade. Hardly unprecedented for that to happen.

yeah i know. it should level out in a bit.

Kunitz seems like the perfect linemate for Crosby. He hits, skates quick, sticks up for teammates (which has been the #1 problem Sid's had IMO), and has decent hands.

For the record, 2 of his goals were pucks that bounced off him.

He played one of his best games ever today. He laid out Chara. Also nailed Wideman. Scored goals 16 second apart for the trick. It was a fun game to watch.

They gave the 2nd goal to Gonchar so only 2+1 for Kunitz.

Funny thing about Kunitz is that he's really been low profile since Guerin joined the line. He broke out a little today, I guess.

Does he fight much? I'm waiting for him to smack somebody around after they take advantage of Crosby, which happens a few times each game.

Funny thing about Kunitz is that he's really been low profile since Guerin joined the line. He broke out a little today, I guess.

Does he fight much? I'm waiting for him to smack somebody around after they take advantage of Crosby, which happens a few times each game.

He doesn't fight often, but he is not afraid to drop the gloves. A great physical player in general.

He doesn't fight so much as attack people who enrage him. He's not a bruiser or anything, and his fights tend to be him being pulled off of whoever he attacked. He jumps people.

Does he fight much? I'm waiting for him to smack somebody around after they take advantage of Crosby, which happens a few times each game.

He probably averages about 3-4 fights per season, and he isn't a great fighter by any means but he will stick up for teammates when required. He hates Sean Avery if that's any consilation so when the Pens play the Rangers expect a bit of bad blood there. I think they fought the last time Dallas played Anaheim with Avery still on the Stars roster.

LOL. Ryan "useless" Shannon has a 4 game goal streak and a 5 game point streak. What the hell?

LOL. Ryan "useless" Shannon has a 4 game goal streak and a 5 game point streak. What the hell?

And 6 points in 5 games and is 4th on the team behind the "Big 3" for points per game with .61/ppg.

Our friend Mr. Morrison is scoring in bunches with Dallas...6 goals in 14 games.

Pahlsson had an assist tonight. Is it his first point in Chicago?

Pahlsson had an assist tonight. Is it his first point in Chicago?

I believe it was his first point...good for him! It was a trade the Ducks had to make considering the return and God's UFA status, but I still miss the guy. He truly is a warrior. :nod:

Was just browsing nhl.com and on the background where there are parts of the cup engravings i noticed we had a "Dustin Remer" on the cup team. Man that must suck to get your name spelled so wrong.

Pahlsson did a great job of shutting down Calgary's top line last night.

I hope Wiz is working out well for you.

Was just browsing nhl.com and on the background where there are parts of the cup engravings i noticed we had a "Dustin Remer" on the cup team. Man that must suck to get your name spelled so wrong.
Penner's name is spelled correctly. Maybe the website is screwed up.
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/06Up7Awf0k986/610x.jpg

Penner's name is spelled correctly. Maybe the website is screwed up.
Must be some webmaster at nhl.com has modified the background.. Maybe it's my eyes but i could swear that this one has Remer

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2325/remer.jpg

Must be some webmaster at nhl.com has modified the background.. Maybe it's my eyes but i could swear that this one has Remer

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2325/remer.jpg

That makes two of us, it's Remer in that picture.

It says Remer there.

I wonder if the webmaster is an Oilers fan..

Pahlsson did a great job of shutting down Calgary's top line last night.


I hope Wiz is working out well for you.

Wiz was great last night IMO, real physical play from him and he was solid defensively last night. You guys will love Pahlsson in the playoffs.

Must be some webmaster at nhl.com has modified the background.. Maybe it's my eyes but i could swear that this one has Remer

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2325/remer.jpg
Yeah, it's not in the correct order or anything. Dumbass just spelled it wrong. Dustin Reamer, lol.

Large Human rampage.

McDonald can't buy a goal off Luongo. He was every where tonight though, the only Blue that generated any offense.

Imagine if he was still playing with Teemu.

McDonald can't buy a goal off Luongo. He was every where tonight though, the only Blue that generated any offense.

Imagine if he was still playing with Teemu.

He is playing with a very talented line in St. Louis. The Canucks have capitalized on the chances they have been given, while the Blues just come up short.

I watched a bit of the Chicago vs. Calgary game yesterday and it was really weird seeing Pahlsson in red.

Ok, who else saw Hnidy-mare score tonight for Boston? Ugh, I still hate that guy.

Ok, who else saw Hnidy-mare score tonight for Boston? Ugh, I still hate that guy.

He's been a great addition to the team. Montador hasn't been too bad, either. Though he's a newer addition and hasn't fit it as easily.

Pahlssons been real good helping Chicago overcome a 3 goal deficit in the second period tonight, had a goal and an assist in the space of about 3 minutes.

Duck-for-a-day Peter Zezel dies aged 44. Lots of bad luck in that family.

Joe Sacco named coach of the Avalanche!

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424893

just wondering what made Jordan Smith leave pro hockey so early? Was he not very good or did he simply wanted to move on to something else?

just wondering what made Jordan Smith leave pro hockey so early? Was he not very good or did he simply wanted to move on to something else?

Eye injury while playing in Portland. Lost his vision in that eye and retired. It lead to the AHL making it mandatory to wear visors.

Joe Sacco named coach of the Avalanche!

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424893

Blast from the past for sure.

Feel kind of sorry for him getting handed that mess over there.

Joe Sacco named coach of the Avalanche!

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424893

Whoa! Hopefully Joe does well there, it sure won't be easy.

I wonder who the next old-time Duck will be to get a coaching job?

The ducks are making a comeback. in the coaching circuit

Terry Yake to coach the Flames

just wondering what made Jordan Smith leave pro hockey so early? Was he not very good or did he simply wanted to move on to something else?
Lost vision in his eye d/t a puck striking it.

http://www.theahl.com/news/league/index.html?article_id=6498

Ex-prospect Tangradi is apparently dominating the Penguin prospect camp.

Thread here (there's some links to blogs and such in it): http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=659968

Of course he is a 20 year old in a prospect camp, so he would naturally have an advantage.

Verdict's still in the air, but I still think I'd prefer Kunitz and Tangradi than Whitney.

edit: here's a bit from HF's camp review:
From Day 1, it was the Eric Tangradi show. While other prospects performed well and at times showed flashes of brilliance, Tangradi’s giant frame, up-right stance, and quick feet stood out from the pack. Despite recent wrist surgery and some difficulty moving his hand because of scar tissue, Tangradi also showed why he scored 38 goals last season for the OHL Belleville Bulls, redirecting passes and shots during drills, and later scoring a goal in the scrimmage. The 6’4 power forward was acquired in February of 2009 in part of the deal that saw Chris Kunitz come to Pittsburgh in exchange for Ryan Whitney. At 20 years old, Tangradi was not the oldest prospect present but, listed conservatively at 221 lbs, was the most physically mature.

Mark Popovic signed by Atlanta. http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=686374

I still remember being mad at the trade to get nothing for something-that-was-probably-going-to-be-nothing-but-still-might-amount-to-next-to-nothing. Ha.

Also Skoula to the Burgh. I remember thinking he was our next Olaussen. Double ha.

Good for Popovic!

Earned another chance in the NHL.

Mark Popovic signed by Atlanta. http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=686374

I still remember being mad at the trade to get nothing for something-that-was-probably-going-to-be-nothing-but-still-might-amount-to-next-to-nothing. Ha.

Also Skoula to the Burgh. I remember thinking he was our next Olaussen. Double ha.
I just.... I look at that Penguins roster, even last season, and I'm just unimpressed. I think the quality of the final 4 contestants in last season's playoffs was the worst we've seen in a long time.

I just.... I look at that Penguins roster, even last season, and I'm just unimpressed. I think the quality of the final 4 contestants in last season's playoffs was the worst we've seen in a long time.
Reminds me of a radio commercial I heard this morning about Kings hockey. They're here to play hockey. Rob Scuderi, Stanley Cup Champion, isn't here to enjoy the ____ (beach?). :rolleyes:


I'm just amazed that a team that is so deficient and inconsistent in its own end can win a championship. But they managed to make it work. We'll see what happens on a repeat attempt, though, since offensive players get paid, making it hard to fit a team under the cap.


OT, but that's also a mild worry of mine related to our team with its new, offense-heavy look. Offensive players get paid disproportionately, and I wonder how long a competitive, offensive core can be kept together. Although we weren't doing so well with just defense.

I just.... I look at that Penguins roster, even last season, and I'm just unimpressed. I think the quality of the final 4 contestants in last season's playoffs was the worst we've seen in a long time.

Yeah no offense to Pittsburgh but they're one of the worst teams to win the cup this decade. As much as I hate to say it, if it wasn't for Lidstrom playing without testicles I think Detroit would have taken that series in 6.

Drew Miller waived. So now it's Artyukhin for a 3rd. We may end up waiving Artyukhin too so it'll be a 3rd for ____. But even then it was still worth the stab at it.

Remember the huge flame-threads involving Miller? Sort of like the ones involving Ebbett or Christensen. I wonder who's next.

Drew Miller waived. So now it's Artyukhin for a 3rd. We may end up waiving Artyukhin too so it'll be a 3rd for ____. But even then it was still worth the stab at it.

Remember the huge flame-threads involving Miller? Sort of like the ones involving Ebbett or Christensen. I wonder who's next.

Nokie and Carter are good in the bottom 6 role. I do not mind them out though, I doubt they'd be waived.

R2Ken was a waste, but definitely a gamble. We overpaid though, I wish we did a 4th-6th + Miller though.

Nokie and Carter are good in the bottom 6 role. I do not mind them out though, I doubt they'd be waived.

R2Ken was a waste, but definitely a gamble. We overpaid though, I wish we did a 4th-6th + Miller though.

It was a good gamble. With two first round picks, we could afford to take the risk.

Miller to Detroit.