Monthly Archives: October 2007

A real solution

A few months after the NHL handed down one of the harshest suspensions in NHL history, (to chris Simon) Steve Downie injures McCammond and is suspended 20 games. A few weeks later we’re now wondering what the NHL will do with Jesse Boulerice.

Devils to move Matvichuk

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The Star Leger is reporting that the New Jersey Devils are expected to trade Richard Matvichuk in the near future. Apparently he is not working our very will under Sutter’s style of play and other young players have stepped it up to take his spot.

Maurice is to blame!

Paul Maurice is not cutout to be an NHL coach, and I will explain why he is nothing more then just a minor league coach.

Same Old Story For The Leafs

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The first 4 games of the 2007-08 season have already described the Maple Leafs plight in a nutshell.

Is Huet on display?

Is Huet being shown off right now as trade bait? Right now the rumors are that Montreal is trying to trade Halak but that really doesn’t seem to fit? If Halak was being shown off don’t you think he would have stayed up and started some games so teams would be interested?

Berard joins Isles

According to Newyorkislanders.com Isles have inked Berard to a one year deal. Good move for the Islanders for adding a veteran presence to their blueline.

SHOULD THE HABS LOOK AT DEMITRA?

Pavel Demitra is in the final year of his contract and (according to several reputable hockey trade rumor sites) is said to be unhappy under Jacques Lemaire.  <

Scatchard's Return

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Toronto may be close to signing UFA Dave Scatchard.
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When will Price get his shot?

2 games in and the Habs are 1-1. I know, I know….Here it goes, when does Carbo give Price his first shot? Pittsburgh, Carolina or Florida?

What teams could be interested in Demitra?

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People said at the beginning of the summer that next years talks would be of Adam Foote and Sergei Fedorov, but as it turns out, just a few games into the season, Pavol Demitra is the first big name player to be involved in trade rumors and speculation.

Jason Blake Condition

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There was some really sad news after the Leafs practice today, because Jason Blake announced his condition.

Some rumors: Boston, Minnesota, NYR, Toronto

GMs assessing their roster

A number of interesting trade rumors have arisen as GMs around the NHL evaluate their roster. I’ll try not to repeat the rumors covered in the preceding post.

Jovo to the Rangers???

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The Toronto Sun is reposting that the rangers are not done making moves. It is reported that the rangers are trying very hard to pry Ed Jovanovski out of Phoenix. In order to get Jovo cop the Rangers will have to make some serious moves as he carries a significant salary cap hit and also holds a no-trade clause.