EHM The Blue Line

philou21 wrote:Never heard of that anywhere yet.



Ok now i got it it's confirm.......does a second round pick is high for Moore? Is he that good as a defensive foward?

A second round pick is too much for Moore. It was even too much last season when he scored 40 points. He is just an average 4th line player.

Gradually, more and more protection will start working it's way into the NHL. The Hockey News had a good article about the increased usage of visors, and touched on how the idea of mandatory helmets was scoffed at in 1979. But now, you'd be very hard pressed to find someone not wearing a helmet, even in drop in leagues or pond hockey.

getzlaf15 wrote:Akim Aliu! He was born in Nigeria. But moved early on... I really don't think they have Ice Rinks and stuff there... Maybe there's a niche in the market and we should all start hockey camps in Africa. We could find some real talents.

In South Africa, they play hockey. Jääkiekkolehti (Finnish version of Pro Hockey or something) made an article about it like 2-3 years ago.

Matt Cullen to Ottawa for Alex Picard and a 2nd rounder

Nice addition for the Sens i think.

Jonathon Cheecho, Brad May and Jamie Lundmark all on waivers today. Brashear has cleared waivers in NYR.

axwel3221 wrote:In South Africa, they play hockey. Jääkiekkolehti (Finnish version of Pro Hockey or something) made an article about it like 2-3 years ago.

Is it that old article? I think it's just one year old.

batdad wrote:Jonathon Cheecho, Brad May and Jamie Lundmark all on waivers today. Brashear has cleared waivers in NYR.

Cheechoo? He's sure seen his career tank. Was his success in San Jose just a product of who his linemates were? I wonder if anyone will take a chance on him and see if he can find his game with them.

bruins72 wrote:

batdad wrote:Jonathon Cheecho, Brad May and Jamie Lundmark all on waivers today. Brashear has cleared waivers in NYR.

Cheechoo? He's sure seen his career tank. Was his success in San Jose just a product of who his linemates were? I wonder if anyone will take a chance on him and see if he can find his game with them.

Took the words right off my keyboard. What was his goals tally that year. 56? He must be worth a punt.

He just cannot skate. SLOW. New NHL bad for him.

Maybe he could start a new league with Jason Allison as the co-owner.

I would love to join that league.

Maybe Happy Gilmore could join? He can't skate to save his life but he sure does have a booming slapper.

Mine is better.

A9L3E wrote:

axwel3221 wrote:In South Africa, they play hockey. Jääkiekkolehti (Finnish version of Pro Hockey or something) made an article about it like 2-3 years ago.

Is it that old article? I think it's just one year old.

I don't know, I think if it was 2009, very early it was, like March or something...

Wow the rumour mongers are working OT.

We have rumours of

Hamhuis-NJ
Minnesota-Chicago deal
Montreal after Ray Whitney,
Chicago after David Booth
Vokoun to Philly/LA/Chi
Vancouver after Tkachuk, Coliaccovo
Cam Barker to anywhere.
Kings after Horton, Whitney
Rangers trying to get Booth as well
Wisniewski back to Chicago


Oh and Blair Betts signs extension in Philly. 35 minutes left to Roster Freeze for NHL

I'm liking the addition of Cullen for the sens. They beat Washington a huge boost and proof that they arent just have a lucky few weeks. Is cheecho really on waivers, where'd you hear that? I hope someone claims him, would free up 3M in cap space.

batdad wrote:Wow the rumour mongers are working OT.

We have rumours of

Hamhuis-NJ
Minnesota-Chicago deal
Montreal after Ray Whitney,
Chicago after David Booth
Vokoun to Philly/LA/Chi
Vancouver after Tkachuk, Coliaccovo
Cam Barker to anywhere.
Kings after Horton, Whitney
Rangers trying to get Booth as well
Wisniewski back to Chicago


Oh and Blair Betts signs extension in Philly. 35 minutes left to Roster Freeze for NHL

Chicago - Minnesota will go before half an hour. Trust me.

Moore went to the Habs for the 2011 2nd rounder, to be more precise. I stopped watching him play after he left the Leafs for Buffalo, has he been playing well recently? Anything to merit the price?

And Cullen... there was some talk of him moving to Vancouver earlier, but well, whatever. But Picard and a 2nd, that also seems a bit steep to me... I guess it just goes to show that 3rd line defensive-minded centres are a sought-after commodity before playoffs.

DJP19 wrote:I'm liking the addition of Cullen for the sens. They beat Washington a huge boost and proof that they arent just have a lucky few weeks. Is cheecho really on waivers, where'd you hear that? I hope someone claims him, would free up 3M in cap space.

Yeah I have to admit Sens are preparing well for their first round exit

Really? I am sorry, but last time i checked the sens didnt loose 10 straight,but won 11.

batdad wrote:Wow the rumour mongers are working OT.

We have rumours of

Hamhuis-NJ
Minnesota-Chicago deal
Montreal after Ray Whitney,
Chicago after David Booth
Vokoun to Philly/LA/Chi
Vancouver after Tkachuk, Coliaccovo
Cam Barker to anywhere.
Kings after Horton, Whitney
Rangers trying to get Booth as well
Wisniewski back to Chicago


Oh and Blair Betts signs extension in Philly. 35 minutes left to Roster Freeze for NHL

No way Hamhuis is going to NJ! I want to see him in Canucks jersey! I am going to be very angry if he heads to the Devils.

Colaiacovo, the Man-of-Glass... a decent blueliner, just extremely injury prone. And Tkachuk...

axwel3221 wrote:

A9L3E wrote:

axwel3221 wrote:In South Africa, they play hockey. Jääkiekkolehti (Finnish version of Pro Hockey or something) made an article about it like 2-3 years ago.

Is it that old article? I think it's just one year old.

I don't know, I think if it was 2009, very early it was, like March or something...

It was in early 2009.

And about African players, Olaf Kölzig has born in South Africa, and he has German/South African nationality. It would have been cool, if he had choosen South Africa's national team instead of Germany

Círyatan wrote:

batdad wrote:Wow the rumour mongers are working OT.

We have rumours of

Hamhuis-NJ
Minnesota-Chicago deal
Montreal after Ray Whitney,
Chicago after David Booth
Vokoun to Philly/LA/Chi
Vancouver after Tkachuk, Coliaccovo
Cam Barker to anywhere.
Kings after Horton, Whitney
Rangers trying to get Booth as well
Wisniewski back to Chicago


Oh and Blair Betts signs extension in Philly. 35 minutes left to Roster Freeze for NHL

No way Hamhuis is going to NJ! I want to see him in Canucks jersey! I am going to be very angry if he heads to the Devils.

Colaiacovo, the Man-of-Glass... a decent blueliner, just extremely injury prone. And Tkachuk...

Cola is meh. And he'd get a cold opening the fridge.

DJP19 wrote:Really? I am sorry, but last time i checked the sens didnt loose 10 straight,but won 11.

Yeah they are an amazing regular season team. Ever since they got rid of YAshin they have been. But...um no to playoff success, save 1 year. Nicely stated Danny.

Axwel--I dunno..I think Minny is going to wait. No deal in Chicago before deadline after Olympics. They have stated that. And the rumour...started with Eklund.