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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 0:45:52 GMT -5
Claude Giroux is the new Flyers captain. Might mean the end of Pronger.
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Post by triplethreatmark on Jan 16, 2013 0:51:08 GMT -5
Claude Giroux is the new Flyers captain. Might mean the end of Pronger. Wasn't that obvious last year when he stated his concussion problems were so severe that he couldn't even attend games because all of the loud noises would cause him to black out?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 1:01:06 GMT -5
Claude Giroux is the new Flyers captain. Might mean the end of Pronger. Wasn't that obvious last year when he stated his concussion problems were so severe that he couldn't even attend games because all of the loud noises would cause him to black out? Well it's just being a little more official now. It'll be fully official once he's released or he announces his retirement.
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Post by darbus alan on Jan 16, 2013 1:38:14 GMT -5
We're waiting on a Devils captain announcement soon. It's either going to be Kovalchuk, Salvador, or Elias. More than like it'll be Kovy or Bryce before Elias since Patrik didn't comfortable with the responsibility of wearing the C the times he did. He prefers just being a teammate.
Also seems like everyone's pretty impressed with how well Lil' Matteau's doing in training camp. Especially Brodeur and Zubrus. The Zubrusaurus has taken it upon himself to take him under his wing. He's been practicing on the same line as Zubrus and Clarkson.
Matteau's only 18 so I don't think we'll see him on the main roster this season. But he could be called up sooner than later given how well he's fit in. He'll probably be a solid addition to the roster after some seasoning in Albany.
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Post by Unocal 76 on Jan 16, 2013 2:23:08 GMT -5
So, it seems like every Atlantic Division team save for Long Island has non-delusional Cup chances
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 16, 2013 8:35:17 GMT -5
David Booth (groin) out 4-6 weeks Associated Press
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks have another hole to fill on their second line.
David Booth, yet to take part in training camp, will be out four to six weeks with a groin strain.
Canucks coach Alain Vigneault revealed the extent of the injury Tuesday, a day after Booth underwent an MRI. His absence leaves two holes on Vancouver's second line because center Ryan Kesler is recuperating from offseason shoulder and wrist surgery and remains out indefinitely.
Mason Raymond, who missed much of last season while recovering from a serious back injury, is the only holdover from the second line able to participate in camp.
Journeyman forward Andrew Ebbett and Jordan Schroeder, the club's top draft pick (22nd overall) in 2009, are auditioning to fill Kesler's spot, while second-year pro Zack Kassian has been playing the other wing alongside Raymond.
Vigneault has expressed a desire to keep his third and fourth lines intact.
The 28-year-old Booth had 16 goals and 13 assists in 56 games with Vancouver in 2011-12 after coming over in an early-season trade from Florida. He also had one assist with the Panthers.
It's unclear when the seven-year veteran got injured. Booth worked out with teammates informally late last week before the NHL lockout ended, participating in drills and scrimmages, but has been sidelined since then.
The Canucks open their season at home Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 16, 2013 8:37:48 GMT -5
Blues sign Colin White Associated Press
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues addressed depth on defense, signing veteran defenseman Colin White to a tryout contract for training camp.
The 35-year-old White is a 12-year veteran and played in 54 games for the San Jose Sharks last season. He had one goal and three assists.
White was on the ice for a scrimmage Tuesday night after signing earlier in the day and coach Ken Hitchcock said White did not hurt his chances of making the team.
White has played in 797 career games and 114 playoff games. He was a second-round draft pick of the Devils in 1996.
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Post by HMARK Center on Jan 16, 2013 10:34:03 GMT -5
Glad to see Whitey still hanging around. Miss the big lug, but it simply wasn't economical to keep him anymore in Jersey, given what he was priced at.
As for the entire Atlantic having serious aspirations, I'd say it's true, but I'm very interested in seeing how certain things play out this season, particularly with the abbreviated schedule. Said it before, I want to see how the Rangers' lack of depth comes into play around playoff time, want to see if Crosby will stay on the ice, if the Devils' can possibly move a defenseman for a forward, etc. I think all four of the "big" Atlantic teams have some serious flaws to overcome, to be frank, and a lot will depend on if certain teams around the East have improved as well (e.g. Carolina, Tampa, etc.).
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Post by BR329 on Jan 16, 2013 11:06:56 GMT -5
Claude Giroux is the new Flyers captain. Might mean the end of Pronger. Wasn't that obvious last year when he stated his concussion problems were so severe that he couldn't even attend games because all of the loud noises would cause him to black out? Yeah it's not official yet but I think everybody knew he was done. However he was at practice last week talking to Luke Schenn.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jan 16, 2013 11:09:26 GMT -5
I kinda feel bad for Pronger. he's a bit of a douche but for a guy with as storied a career as his, it's a pretty sad way to end things.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 12:15:30 GMT -5
Rangers have placed Wade Redden on waivers. Red Wings have been said to shown interest is picking him up.
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Post by darbus alan on Jan 16, 2013 12:24:30 GMT -5
For anyone in the FAN fantasy hockey league, tonight's drafting at 9:30 EST!
It isn't my league, but I'm posting a reminder mainly for myself because otherwise I'd forget. >_>
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 12:39:41 GMT -5
For anyone in the FAN fantasy hockey league, tonight's drafting at 9:30 EST! It isn't my league, but I'm posting a reminder mainly for myself because otherwise I'd forget. >_> f*** I've got work at that time. I'll be done around 9:00-9:30mt
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Post by triplethreatmark on Jan 16, 2013 13:01:36 GMT -5
For anyone in the FAN fantasy hockey league, tonight's drafting at 9:30 EST! It isn't my league, but I'm posting a reminder mainly for myself because otherwise I'd forget. >_> f*** I've got work at that time. I'll be done around 9:00-9:30mt I can always push it back. I'm pretty sick and will be bed ridden all day. Also, we need two more people to sign up to have 12 people in the league. Is anybody else interested?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 13:52:42 GMT -5
@thnroryboylen: AHL BOG votes to discontinue test of hybrid icing rule. For those who don't know what that is here's an explaination from hockeyworldblog.com: Under this provision, referees would have discretion over a player’s ability to reach the puck and negate an icing. The rule would still allow players to chase down the puck, but when the players reach the face-off dot the referee determines which player will likely reach the puck first. If the referee believes a player can reach the puck to enact the icing, the referee will whistle the play dead before either player can touch the puck. However, if the referee believes a player can reach the puck to negate the icing, he can allow the play to continue.
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Post by armbar on Jan 16, 2013 14:01:08 GMT -5
f*** I've got work at that time. I'll be done around 9:00-9:30mt I can always push it back. I'm pretty sick and will be bed ridden all day. Also, we need two more people to sign up to have 12 people in the league. Is anybody else interested? What do I do to join this league?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 14:03:18 GMT -5
I can enter the draft around 6:30-7:00 mt on Friday for sure. I might be able to do it on Thursday evening.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 16, 2013 14:04:09 GMT -5
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Post by triplethreatmark on Jan 16, 2013 14:12:42 GMT -5
I can always push it back. I'm pretty sick and will be bed ridden all day. Also, we need two more people to sign up to have 12 people in the league. Is anybody else interested? What do I do to join this league? I just PMed you the link to the league.
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Post by darbus alan on Jan 16, 2013 14:15:26 GMT -5
Thursday night is lousy for me. I've got D&D.
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