Just thought I'd write on all the happenings in the NHL right now, including my early predictions for next year- standings and awards.
NHL Notes:
-The Bryan McCabe situation is still thriving in the NHL rumor spotlight- and why not, there's plenty going on here. Unless you've been living under a rock the past couple weeks, you know that Bryan is supposedly headed to Florida on September 1st. The only thing left to really speculate on is what's the deal made of? Many think 29 year old Mike Van Ryn would be headed north of the border in the deal, and that Bryan would not be going to Florida alone. The best bets to head with him? Anyone not named Vesa or Luke, basically. Speculation has ranged from Nik Antropov to Ian White and everyone in between. My guess is either Ponikarovsky or White. And I'm not even getting into the wild fire talks of Jay Bo headed to T.O cause that's when rumors turn into video game proposals- although I wish we could get him...
According to the HockeyBuzz, Bryan Smolinski is eyeing to return to the Ottawa Senators. It is said he is willing to accept a contract under a million to be back with the team.
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Posted by TradeMan on Wednesday, August 27 @ 10:04:33 CDT (424 reads)
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Alex or Sidney?
ranger_fan writes "I have been having a friendly debate with some friends over who is the best all around player in the NHL. Outside of Pens and Caps fans I would like to see what everyone believes without just saying their name. My vote goes to Alex Ovechkin and I will explain why.
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Posted by TradeMan on Tuesday, August 26 @ 18:55:35 CDT (1038 reads)
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Senators better than people think
sensrulethenhl writes "The Ottawa Senators, the year after the Stanley Cup run were still the same team, but ended up bombing the season and playoffs. Deja View? Didn't the Ducks do the same thing? and what happend? Stanley cup 2 seasons later."
Posted by TradeMan on Sunday, August 24 @ 22:59:08 CDT (1283 reads)
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The UPP Is BACK!
The hockey season is coming soon, and so are hockey pools. For this reason, the ULTIMATE POOL PREVIEW will be back for the 2008-09 season!
Go inside for all the details
Posted by lint07 on Sunday, August 24 @ 10:43:15 CDT (1009 reads)
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Just an IDEA....
mozzy writes "Had an idea after reading all these articles about Sundin, and the pending status' of Shanahan, Sakic, Forsberg, not to mention what happend with Jagr. This doesn't particular pertain to their exact situations, but I did have an idea that seems almost reasonable. And its pretty much this:
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Posted by TradeMan on Saturday, August 23 @ 22:16:52 CDT (1729 reads)
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Better the devil you know than the devil you dont!/Short List of available UFA&#
It's hard to say whether or not the Ottawa Senators need another forward for the upcoming season! Sure they have that amazing big 3 on the first line, but they still need to take up that secondary scoring up a notch! Vermette and Fisher are talented players, but they aren't top-end goal scorers! Despite their acquisitions in the off season, they were unable to replace Cory Stillman. Veteran guys like Kelly, Neil and Mcammond can pitch in a few, but rookies like Foligno, Lee and Bass are all gonna have to step up to pick up some of the slack. So how about bringing in someone to help them out! Someone who can help them develop, to serve as a guide, someone who loves the city, and someone, ironically, who's been here before!!
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Posted by TradeMan on Friday, August 22 @ 11:15:51 CDT (2232 reads)
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Start your Engines, almost time to hit the ice!!
Habfan17 writes "Well, a few more weeks and the prospects will be taking to the ice in the prospects tournament in Kitchener. Time to see who will push the current players for a spot. Most of the players who were in Hamilton last year should be there. The US College players will only come if they pay their own way, so I think that it is safe to say McDonough and Fischer will be present, but some of the other guys may opt out. Who do you think will shine?
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Posted by TradeMan on Friday, August 22 @ 11:14:56 CDT (2783 reads)
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Adam Graves Retirement Night is more then worth it.
Sands writes "Adam Graves night will be Feb 3rd 2009 before the game against the Atlanta Thrashers.
But if you're looking for tickets don't even bother it'll cost you 400$ a ticket on sites like stubhub.com
His number 9 will be the last number from the 1994 Stanly Cup team to be retired.
I dare you to tell me he doesn't deserve this. "
Posted by TradeMan on Friday, August 22 @ 11:11:54 CDT (632 reads)
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Red Wings sign tough guy Downey to one-year contract
