Around The NHL: The Day Before The Big Day!
- Update (8:23 PM): Wild re-sign Guillaume Latendresse to a 2-year $5 million deal just so we can say: "Oh shit Luongo really got Latendressed that time!" for 2 more years. Wise move by Minny though. Latendresse found his groove in Minnesota.
- Update (8:00 PM): The Blackhawks have traded Kris Versteeg and RW Bill Sweatt to the Leafs in exchange for Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico and Philippe Paradis. Paradis was a guy the Leafs acquired from Carolina for Jiri Tlusty in December 2009. Stalberg scored 9 goals and 14 points in 40 games for the Leafs last season. He was drafted in the 6th round by the Leafs in 2006. This is just the beginning of what Brian Burke is going to do over the next few days. The Hawks continue their salary dumping ways. I would suppose that Bill Sweatt is the brother of Canucks' prospect Lee Sweatt.
- Update (4:39 PM): The Flames have traded the unloved Jason Jaffray
and the 2013 7th round pickto Ducks for Logan MacMillanand their 2013 7th round pick. - Update: The Flyers have signed Michael Leighton to a 2-year worth $1.55 million per season. Word is that they are going to try re-signing Braydon Coburn as well. What does this mean for their chances of signing Evgeni Nabokov or Marty Turco? Well, unless a trade is in the works, this means they plan on using the Leighton-Boucher combo once again and focus on spending their $9 million-plus cap room elsewhere, like on defence.
- The Blue Jackets have claimed Ethan Moreau off the waiver wire this morning -TSN
- The Oilers traded Patrick O'Sullivan to the Coyotes for Jim Vandermeer. Both players had cleared waivers this morning. The Oilers will keep Vandermeer and Phoenix will buy-out O'Sullivan. Cap savings for Phoenix and defensive depth for Edmonton. -TSN
- Nigel Dawes (Flames), Tom "discount" Preissing (Avalanche), Jay Pandolfo and Andrew Peters (Devils) and Petteri Nokelainen (Coyotes) have been put on waivers. Pandolfo...hmmm...Lou Lamoriello calls the Pandolfo situation "unfortunate" and there are several reasons for that. Read more at NJ.com.
- Rod Brind'amour officially retires. One of my fave all-time players. The guy personified intensity. That ol' body of his must be fairly banged up by now. A 2-time Selke Trophy winner and a Stanley Cup Champion as captain of the Hurricanes. Rod The Bod had played for the Hurricanes since 1999. He will get a job in the front office I'm sure.
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Regarding Dawes: word is the Flames are shedding cap space to make way for a major trade or free-agent pickup.
I’ve seen other Tweeters all atwitter putting two and two together and claiming Kovy is Calgary bound!
My hopes exceed my expectations
-WeepingTile
I don’t understand that rumour though. They already have Iggy with no one to pass to him. Kovy will be the same. They should be trying to get Savard!
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely they should.
Bean, this is getting scary. You posted while I was in the process of writing my comment below.
Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.
Obviously
They are trying to make room for Kovy AND Savard.
Either that or Wellwood could be making his debut as a top line pivot…
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Oh god
It would placate the fans, but it would not be good for the team cap situ and overall health of the Flames. They should do what PrairieStew suggested, blow it up, draft, get really fucking good.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sure they’re clearing space to re-sign Ian White, the only good player they got out of that Phaneuf deal. There’s ZERO chance the Flames will get Kovie. But if they do I’ll just point and laugh at the team that ties up $15+ million to their top line that doesn’t have a centre yet.
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would jizz my pants if sutter gave him big money.
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, how come no one ever rosterbates about Andy Sutton?
Scouting Report
Assets
Has excellent size, which he uses effectively to shut down scoring forwards. Owns a hard shot from the point. Moves relatively well for a huge man.
Flaws
Is somewhat injury-prone. Still struggles at times with his lateral mobility. Lacks consistency in the defensive zone.
Career Potential
Towering, physical defenseman.
Awards1997WCHA – Second All-Star Team
Sure he’s 35, but he dished out some big hits for Ottawa last season. He’s frickin 6’6" too!
TSNBobMcKenzie
Confirmed: Michael Leighton’s new deal in PHI is for $1.5M and $1.6M on a two year deal.
Interesting
So
Why are they still looking for Nabby then too? Going to tie up over $7MM in goalies?!?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
There are still doubts about Leighton being a #1, which explains the price. If Leighton thought he was a legit starter, he’d have asked for a lot more than that.
Still seems a LOT to spend on a goaltending duo.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
They have three goalies right now. Odds are they’re going to tandem, though heavily weighted to Nabokov (if they get him).
I believe talks with Nabby and Turco fizzled and died
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
UFAs. The difference is there’s no incentive for those players to sign before July 1!
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
precisely! Why commit for less now when the big bucks await tomorrow?
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s why I’m laughing at the Flyers and Pens trying to sign Hamhuis early. Foolish
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The one thing I can see out of this is that these teams get a chance to actually talk to the player and state their case early. In the event that the player really hadn’t considered those teams before, that in theory could help them come July 1 because they’ll now stand out more.
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but for Pitts to give up a 3rd round pick for it? A little steep,
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
dude, they shoulda hired you as a consultant. what’s a third-rounder worth, a couple hundred thou? you coulda had a cut of that.
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you sure it’s a third round straight-up? Or if they don’t sign Hammy, do they get future considerations or something?
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
just listened to team1040 interview with victor oreskovich
smart kid, speaks well, has some high expectations. he said that he thinks he can be a 3rd line guy this season and that he’d like to get 10 goals and 10-15 fights this year. would be great if he could do that, and it would make gillis look like a genius.
i like him already.
If Oreskovich is able to play on the 3rd line this year, the deal looks terrific.
I like the fact he’s making goals, but they are reasonable goals he can hope to achieve.
Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.
I agree
Setting realistic goals is in my mind a great ability to have. It shows you know what your strengths/limits are and probably means you have a plan in mind to improve.
I’d like to know what his goal for hits is though!
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
He’ll need more than nine minutes a game to do that though. Looks like all the Panthers used him for was as a shift-disturber on the fourth: no special teams play, not much offence. He could well turn into our own Cam Neely, but I’ll take baby steps for now. I’d have him pencilled in for the fourth for now, with maybe some big-body play for power play face-offs in opposing zones.
But let’s see if he makes the team, first.
Yeah but he was rookie, too… His career track prior to the NHL was more in line for 3rd line material. But you’re right, he hasn’t shown 3rd line at this level yet.
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
whoa….RHS, solid-if-unspectacular underlying numbers, big+young…
i’m pretty much sold already, and i first heard of the guy about 2 minutes ago.
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
any idea why he’s hitting the open market?
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
From @mattsekeres
Cs Kyle Wellwood and Ryan Johnson to become UFAs tomorrow. No talks going on with Canucks.
Canucks also intend to cut ties with D Willie Mitchell, also bound for free agency tomorrow.
My hopes exceed my expectations
-WeepingTile
Sad on that second quote :(
I wish him luck if it is indeed true!
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither are terribly surprising. Hope Mitchell lands somewhere hospitable.
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by Yankee Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
that’d be awesome. Green+Mitchell would be a hilariously odd-couple duo. assuming willie’s got something resembling a working brain, he’ll be a great pickup for someone.
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Sadface
I wanted Mitch and Johnny to come back.
Clarkson is gone now.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Boom Boom Speaks
http://canucks.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=6&id=73439
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You say boom boom and I assumed u meant Bieksa.
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Me too
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
"One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
#
From what I’m hearing, Bieksa may have to retire
by Jason Botchford at 2:19 PM
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"You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
"I'm not a water dwelling mammal, where did you get that preposterous hypothesis, did steve tell you that?" FotC
pretty sure he was kidding tho…
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"You'll be playing in England the rest of your career" Alex Burrows
"I'm not a water dwelling mammal, where did you get that preposterous hypothesis, did steve tell you that?" FotC
Goddamnit
got my hopes up
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
"One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Rangers fans
God help them if he signs there,
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
"One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
an East Village loft
between grammar errors and last week’s purported math error, Beantown Canuck is going to start sending me clips form old Electric Company and Picture Pages epsiodes
My hopes exceed my expectations
-WeepingTile
I commented at BlueShirt Banter:
Are you guys suckers for punishment? I never wanted Demitra in Vancouver to begin with and then he went out and proved why over his 2 year tenure. He’s soft. He’s streaky. He’s not there when you need him most.
He wants to play with Gabby? So what? Trust me, you can do a hell of a lot better.
Excuse my bluntness, but the Rangers should cease being a graveyard for old washed up players to go and die.
I don’t think that will go over well. But I stand by what I said.
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, if he rekindles that magic he had with Gabby at the Olympics, he’d be well worth his likely-low asking price. He was flat-out terrible here but playing with Gabby on a cheap deal, he might be worthwhile in the Big Apple.
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Demo like playing with Gabby
Probably have to take a pay cut. But since he likes playing with Gabby and they did well when they were together with the Wild. It wouldn’t surprise me if he went to the Rangers. Plus they are both Slovakian and we all know Demo plays better with other Slovaks.
Demo+Gabby=forever um…yeah.
haha. Man, also include that Sather is a stupid GM. He’d probably sucker for that Demo fool!
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Demitra rekindling his magic? That is an oxymoron of sorts isn’t it?
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
honestly, depending on his asking price, i think he could be solid value on a one-year deal. of course, slats’ll give him 5 years or soemthing.
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s awesome. Hockey is the one North American sport that is easiest for the armchairs GMs.
Basketball has that ridiculous salary cap, and all it’s rules. Baseball has too many prospects that no one can keep track of. Soccer is also great for armchair GM-ing, but I’m guessing I’m one of the few here that actually follows club soccer passionately. (Vancitydan, Section are the two others who can always relate since we live/die for the same team.)
by Vancouverguy on Jun 30, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
you can do fucking anything in soccer if you make yourself Real Madrid’s chairman. filling out, like, Stoke’s roster is like trying to get off to Kane lifting the cup.
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
and Real STILL can’t win…. how much of a failure is THAT?
by Vancouverguy on Jun 30, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Are they crazy?
Of course, FTR just said they should trade Staal for Jokinen today…
Gotta play 'em, might as well win 'em.
Maybe they’ll trade staal for hordichuk? If anyone could make that happen it’s glen sather…
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he’s a fool, but not that much of one!
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
check out the line from Florida’s last game, specifically around 9:23 in the third.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/boxscore.htm?id=2009021229
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Leafs get Versteeg and the rights to winger Bill Sweatt in exchange for forwards Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico and Philippe Paradis
My hopes exceed my expectations
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Wonderful! Well if they dump Huet to the AHL, I think they may have done enough shedding now… though we’ll see what hapens with Ladd, Hjamarlsson and Niemi and possible offer sheets.
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit
Its a fucking firesale in Chicago. Now all they have to do is give us Ladd and Seabrook and all will be perfect in the world.
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"One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Paradis’ third team since being drafted last year, right?
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Getting passed around
like Lindsay Lohan in Chinese opium den.
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
"One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jun 30, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
So currently, the Hawks are:
-Sopel
-Johnsson (not that he played)
-Buff
-Sopel
-Eager
-Fraser
-Madden
-Versteeg
Probably -Huet to go, and then depending on what happens with Niemi, Ladd and Hjarm, that might be enough damage. Crawford becomes the backup, and pluggers fill the 5/6/7 spot on D and 4 bottom forward spots.
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
we've lost two
key components to last season. With that said, I still like my chances against the Canucks, unless your GM plugs up your defense in the coming day or two. Then again, I think the Kings will be dynamite next year.
I also really like my chances against any squad come 2013.
well
that’s that. With Ladd out of town, the Hawks have effectively taken themselves out of serious contention. Sure, they could still make it to the SC, but it’ll be extremely difficult to get there.
What they have done is set themselves up for 2012 and beyond.
The Flames and Ducks swap 2013 picks? Either they’re hoping for the end of the world in 2012 or both teams know they’re going to suck for 2 years then have a good season.
sorry, that is incorrect. Picks are not involved. I was going by The Fourth Period’s tweet earlier
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s enough to take the “chuckles” out of “chuckles canuckles”
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
well done sir
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
"One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jul 1, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Never
It will be a cold day in hell before I start sweating about the Leafs making the dance!
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
"One time I was invited to come to a social gathering. I was paid a handsome amount of money, and I brought a shotgun and a bottle of Tanqueray and showed those people the best f***ing time they’ve ever seen." - Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down
C Henrik Sedin #33: Vancouver Canucks Alternate Captain, 2010 Art Ross Trophy Winner and 2010 Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jul 1, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
heh, i like it sean, although i think it’s a bummer he’s not a slow-footed Dman—then we could say “more like ‘luillaume Gotundressed’!” and all feel clever.
That is very clever and YOU get the credit for it! haha
by Sean Zandberg on Jun 30, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m talking to a lot of Tweeters right now. A few Pens fans and Canucks fans. You know what I think? I think Hamhuis is getting over-hyped. I think Volchenkov and even martin are better than he is. One thing that always put things into perspective for me: In Nashville, Ryan Suter and Shea Weber took over Hamhuis’ spot as time went on. What does that say?
What does that say?
that suter and weber are silver- and gold-(respectively)-medal winning olympians?
I’m not convinced Martin and Volchenkov are a whole lot better than Dan. I think the Hamhuis hype in BC is mostly due to the fact that he’s a plausible signing—local dude, less of a name brand than the other two (Martin and Volchenkov were both Olympians too) and therefore presumably cheaper, solid all-round dman…plus wasn’t there scuttlebutt that Commander Bags tried to trade for him? sorta just makes sense to us armchair GM types.
by Passive Voice on Jun 30, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, first of all, Suter and Weber are just that damn good. Hamhuis is a solid 3rd D, and if he gets the 5M contract he wants, I personally think he’s overpaid. Out of all three, I’d love if we got Martin instead of Hamhuis/Volchenkov. Martin’s stock is the lowest, (owing to getting injured in a contract year), and probably has the most puck-moving ability out of all three. Martin was probably Devil’s top defenseman, and has none of the hype, (and thus, hopefully, less of a pay hit.)
I go for more value, thanks :D
Toronto did a hell of a job getting Versteeg. Burke loves those guys, and Versteeg will definitely respond with the increased responsibility/playing time. No wonder you’re gloating, Sean.
by Vancouverguy on Jun 30, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
From gillis’ interview on the team that was posted earlier today, I get the feeling he’s not gonna do any blockbusters (or at least he wants to give that impression). Which probably means no hamhuis, no volchenkov and no marc staal (was he ever really an option?). It could mean martin, or it could mean someone completely out of left field. Or maybe i’m completely out to lunch and he’s just playing a game so nobody thinks he’s going after one of the big guns.
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by Twitchy2010 on Jun 30, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
what? the leafs got Versteeg??
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So, what exactly is Mike Gillis up to?
Wilson and Burke will expect Steeger to be a Top 6 talent which he very well could end up being but who knows.
I think the Spezza’s boat sailed as it’s Midnight on the east coast he won’t be going anywhere tomorrow, Flames I expect will make a splash maybe Riberio or maybe just maybe Brad Richards but I’m not holding my breath on that one.
Good luck tomorrow getting Hamhuis or Volchenkov it’s going to be weird not seeing Willie Mitchell in the Blue and Green next season, He’ll fit good on a young up and coming team on the back end.
I'm CofOranje for the next month.
HUP HOLLAND HUP!
Out of all three, I’d love if we got Martin instead
From what I have seen of Martin I completely agree.
CofRed: I say Versteeg emerges in TO. I don’t think the Sens will move Spezza and his monstrous salary either
Spezza
He was due a big lump sum as of the first, and no one wanted to pick it up. The Sens decided anyone who wanted him should pay that bonus, depressing his value further. Now that they’ve paid up, they’ll take a big PR hit if they move him.
Bonus deals that aren’t team-oriented are stupid deals in my book.
Nice get for the Leafs, they needed some legit scoring outside of Kessel and Bozak.
Poutine & Meatballs
If I’m the Boston Bruins, I dislike this trade. Which, by the way, is another reason I can’t see them trading Savard to the Leafs this year… they want the Leafs to have another tanked season, ’cause they still have that leftover Kessel booty 1st pick!
by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions

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