Hockey Night In DSP

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:37 pm

pk500 wrote:
10spro wrote:With R. Kesler injured, Canucks are very thin at the center position. D. Nonis has been looking at B. Smolinski from CHI and according to some sources it's a done deal for a second rounder.
That's a steal for Vancouver. Smolinski is a much better, more complete player than Kesler, especially for the short term. Smolinski only makes $1.5 million, too. Take care, PK

That's right PK, although he's a bit on the old side, he can play both on a PP and PK unit. Fourteen goals this season and a strong faceoff guy. To make more cap room, M. Chouinard has been put on waivers, so I expect a couple of more moves by the 'Nucks.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:02 pm

smoke lost a KEY faceoff in the pit/fla series. he lost the draw and then didn't tie up his center. the shot came in from the point. the rebound bounced right out to the center following the play. goal. series over.

Feanor · Post by **Feanor** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:33 pm

Sudz wrote:smoke lost a KEY faceoff in the pit/fla series. he lost the draw and then didn't tie up his center. the shot came in from the point. the rebound bounced right out to the center following the play. goal. series over.

What year was that? 96?

Airdog · Post by **Airdog** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:07 pm

Tucker is apparently signed @ an average of $3M/year for three seasons.

Airdog · Post by **Airdog** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:44 pm

Last few trades:

Washington Zednik to Islanders for 2007 2nd round pick.

Kings Sopel to Canucks for 2nd and 4th round picks.

Blackhawks Smolinski to Canucks for conditional 2nd round pick.

The Blackhawks sent a 3rd round pick and defenseman Lasse Kukkonen to the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Kyle Calder.

Chicago then moved Calder to the Red Wings in return for forward Jason Williams.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:46 pm

Brent Sopel goes back to Vancouver in exchange for a second and fourth rounder. Welcome back Soaps, he's a got a good left point shot and adds some needed insurance to our D.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:39 am

ESPN's columnist J.Bucci on C. Drury's hit last week:

"I don't understand why a shoulder pad to the head is not equivalent to an elbow to the head. This is a hit that needs to be outlawed in the NHL. Chris Neil had plenty of time and space to make a decision on how to hit Chris Drury. That alone tells you the hit was a late hit. It was superfluous, unsportsmanlike and excessive. How many stories have we read of players being seriously hurt after hitting their heads on the ice? It is why USA Hockey now mandates all coaches wear helmets during practice.

The force of Drury's head hitting the ice was frightening. It could have killed him."

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:24 am

A bit of a deviation on deadline day. This movie looks like pure magic:

http://www.pondhockeymovie.com/

As someone who grew up playing pond hockey and still plays it, yes, I had a tear in my eye after watching the trailer.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:30 am

Remember, fellas: TSN.ca and Sportsnet.ca are broadcasting their TV streams live today, and The Fan 590 from Toronto streams on the Net at fan590.com. If you're using Adblock with Firefox, shut off Adblock to get the Fan 590 stream.

Enjoy Deadline Day! I'm a bit giddy.

Take care,
PK

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:41 am

Feanor wrote:
Sudz wrote:smoke lost a KEY faceoff in the pit/fla series. he lost the draw and then didn't tie up his center. the shot came in from the point. the rebound bounced right out to the center following the play. goal. series over.
What year was that? 96?

around then...and it STILL bugs me to this day.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:08 am

Damn TSN and Sportsnet live streams aren't available for connections outside of Canada. F*ckers!

Looks like it's the FAN 590 for me. Good coverage -- they're interviewing NHL beat reporters from all over the league.

Take care,
PK

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:10 am

pk500 wrote:Remember, fellas: TSN.ca and Sportsnet.ca are broadcasting their TV streams live today, and The Fan 590 from Toronto streams on the Net at fan590.com. If you're using Adblock with Firefox, shut off Adblock to get the Fan 590 stream.

Enjoy Deadline Day! I'm a bit giddy. Take care, PK

One of the most exciting days in Hockey. Trade on. Although I don't expect the 'Nucks to make any further moves after yesterday, it would be nice to find a suitor for our whipping boy J. Bulis.

What do you think the Oils will do today, PK? Sellers or buyers? R. Smyth didn't sound too good in an interview yesterday an a rumor has it that management would like him to take an offer by the trading deadline today or he could be part of a package. Not a way to treat Smytty, wouldn't you say?

CrazyPsycho · Post by **CrazyPsycho** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:57 am

Biron's gone. No real details yet. Too many injuries, Regier had to get some insurance.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:07 pm

CrazyPsycho wrote:Biron's gone. No real details yet. Too many injuries, Regier had to get some insurance.

Darcy Regier has no choice. He's used up the farm players already, T. Connolly still hasn't played this year, and with the latest rash of injuries in BUF, he has to trade Biron who makes 2.2 a year, but at the same time he needs another back up for R. Miller. Would the Habs be the team that Biron is going to? Although reports are that he's gone to Philly.

CrazyPsycho · Post by **CrazyPsycho** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:11 pm

Biron to Philly for a pick...

Obviously setting up another trade for the Sabres..

Sabres quickly pick up Ty Conklin...

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:12 pm

Ty Conklin is the back up from COL that will go to BUFF.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:16 pm

odd deal for biron?

why not get a player?

unless they swing that pic quick.

CrazyPsycho · Post by **CrazyPsycho** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:17 pm

Sudz wrote:odd deal for biron?

why not get a player?

unless they swing that pic quick.

They have 2.3 million to work with, they aren't done I don't believe.

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:17 pm

CrazyPsycho wrote:Biron to Philly for a pick...

Obviously setting up another trade for the Sabres..

Sabres quickly pick up Ty Conklin...

Hmm, Biron for an undisclosed draft pick. I'm assuming it's conditional on whether they sign him. I was kinda hoping the Flyers would sign Biron in the offseason and let he and Nittymaki go into next season as a tag team, but didn't expect to see the Flyers actually trade for him. I guess I'll have to reserve judgment on that for now.

Either way, I like what Holmgren's done, as the Flyers all of a sudden have a surplus of defensemen. It'll be interesting to see how the spots play out, and I'd still like to see the Flyers sign a top pairing guy as a free agent with all their cap space.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:23 pm

10spro wrote:Ty Conklin is the back up from COL that will go to BUFF.

Oh, dear. Buffalo better start praying novenas that Miller stays healthy. As an Oilers' fan, I know how much Conklin sucks like a Hoover.

The biggest part of this deal: Biron finally can paint his mask, as the Fan 590 said.

Laraque on the move from Phoenix. GM Barnett said it's down to two teams, will divulge later.

Take care,
PK

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:26 pm

The New York Post is reporting that Rangers GM Glen Sather is shopping Jaromir Jagr. He is one of the NHL's great bargains at a cap cost of just $4.5 million (the Capitals pick up another $3.8 million), but that deal expires at the end of the 07-08 season.

With the playoffs in danger for NYR, Sather wants to do a similar deal that Philly got for Forsberg. Picks and young players.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:27 pm

10spro wrote:What do you think the Oils will do today, PK? Sellers or buyers? R. Smyth didn't sound too good in an interview yesterday an a rumor has it that management would like him to take an offer by the trading deadline today or he could be part of a package. Not a way to treat Smytty, wouldn't you say?

James:

I think Smytty gets signed today. Edmonton papers think a deal in principle is in place, and Meehan and Lowe will hash out details today.

On the night that Mess' jersey will be retired, I can't imagine Edmonton dealing the face of the franchise on the same day. It would be a master stroke of PR if Smytty's deal was announced this afternoon, followed by the Mess ceremony.

Brad Winchester is as good as gone. MacT doesn't play him anymore. I think Lupul definitely is in play, too. Talk also is that captain J. Smith could move if the deal is right.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:29 pm

Intriguing Deadline Day subplot: Does anyone take a chance on JR?

I'm not sure. First, he can be a real pain in the ass in the room. Second, he's not very good anymore.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:30 pm

10spro wrote:The New York Post is reporting that Rangers GM Glen Sather is shopping Jaromir Jagr. He is one of the NHL's great bargains at a cap cost of just $4.5 million (the Capitals pick up another $3.8 million), but that deal expires at the end of the 07-08 season.

With the playoffs in danger for NYR, Sather wants to do a similar deal that Philly got for Forsberg. Picks and young players.

Apparently there's a war in the room between Aaron Ward and Jagr, from what I've read. Says a lot about what the Rangers think of Jagr that in a pissing match between Jagr and Ward, Jagr moves.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:35 pm

Rumors:

Laraque to Calgary
Seabrook to Edmonton
Mayers to Toronto

I would be OVER THE MOON if the Oil got Seabrook, as long as the price isn't too steep.

Take care,
PK