Alumni in the Pros - November 2013

Not Douglas Murray's finest moment:
[video.nhl.com]

sah67
Not Douglas Murray's finest moment:
[video.nhl.com]

LOL. I think he'll be hearing about that for a long, long time...

Ouch!

Nice piece on Ben Scrivens and his wife, Jenny.

Weder
Nice piece on Ben Scrivens and his wife, Jenny.

+2 (of course)

Moulson got his official welcome to Buffalo as he (and the rest of the top line) were benched for the last period-and-a-quarter of the Sabres' ugly 6-2 loss to Anaheim:

[sports.yahoo.com]

sah67
Moulson got his official welcome to Buffalo as he (and the rest of the top line) were benched for the last period-and-a-quarter of the Sabres' ugly 6-2 loss to Anaheim:

[sports.yahoo.com]

And Moulson responds: "It's the most embarrassed I've been in my career."
[blogs.buffalonews.com]

We have better alumni news tonight. Sean Collins got his first NHL point tonight in Washington.

In addition, Jonathan Quick left tonight's Kings game with a lower-body injury. If the injury is significant, Ben Scrivens will get a lot of playing time.

cbuckser
If the injury is significant, Ben Scrivens will get a lot of playing time.

Unfortunately for Scrivens, he didn't have a whole lot of time to get into the game after replacing Quick near the end of regulation. Matt Moulson scored the deciding shootout goal on him, giving Buffalo their first home win of the season. Moulson also had two assists in regulation.

cbuckser
We have better alumni news tonight. Sean Collins got his first NHL point tonight in Washington.

In addition, Jonathan Quick left tonight's Kings game with a lower-body injury. If the injury is significant, Ben Scrivens will get a lot of playing time.

And America will suffer in the Olympics. So here's to a quick recovery for the best American goalie.

sah67

cbuckser
If the injury is significant, Ben Scrivens will get a lot of playing time.

Unfortunately for Scrivens, he didn't have a whole lot of time to get into the game after replacing Quick near the end of regulation. Matt Moulson scored the deciding shootout goal on him, giving Buffalo their first home win of the season. Moulson also had two assists in regulation.

Matt could have ended the game, but missed the back-door lay-up on a 2 on 1 break. It was pretty embarrassing. I felt bad for him, and was happy he scored as Buffalo's first shootout shooter.

Was Ted Nolan the coach of the Islanders when Moulson was brought in?

The Rancor
Was Ted Nolan the coach of the Islanders when Moulson was brought in?

No.

According to Wikipedia, Nolan was hired in NY in June of '06 and fired in July of '08. Moulson signed with the Islanders in July 2009.

Quick was sent home for medical evaluation. Scrivens should start tonight at the Islanders. The Kings called up Martin Jones from Manchester.

nyc94
Quick was sent home for medical evaluation. Scrivens should start tonight at the Islanders. The Kings called up Martin Jones from Manchester.

.... And makes 23 saves in Kings 3-2 win.

jeff '84

nyc94
Quick was sent home for medical evaluation. Scrivens should start tonight at the Islanders. The Kings called up Martin Jones from Manchester.

.... And makes 23 saves in Kings 3-2 win.

.... And another 26 saves in 2-0 shutout of the Devils!

Riley Nash was Carolina's first shooter in the shootout tonight and he converted, with the 'Canes going on to defeat Anaheim 3-2.

Even though it doesn't show up in the box score (just a +1), Colin Greening was key on the forecheck (got the Ottawa radio guys really excited) that led to Chris Neil's unassisted goal to put Ottawa on the scoreboard in what was eventually a 4-2 Sens win. Ottawa only had 6 shots in the first period, and 7 in the second, so it was almost like listening to Cornell .

Even from way up high in the Prudential Center cheap seats ($55), Ben Scrivens seemed not to have a career night but New Jersey couldn't capitalize on a couple first-period miscues, and Scrivens wound up with 26 saves and 0 GA in the the 2-0 win for the Kings and first star of the game (NJ goalie Cory Schneider 1 late GA + 1 ENG) was second star). When the Devils' Damien Brunner couldn't get his stick on the puck for an in-close shot, the fight fan next to us yelled, "Jesus, that's Ben SCRIVENS you're shooting at." No respect yet, Ben.

Too bad Cornell doesn't have a jumbotron (heresy) in Lynah if only for this: In the third period, the fan cam shows a Devils fan (cheers), a Kings fan (boos), a Devils fan (cheers), a Kings fan wearing a purple crown (louder boos), a good looking Devils fan (louder cheers), and two fans in Islanders and Rangers jerseys (insanely loud boos). This is not good for the NHL in Newark: You bring a bag of food for the homeless, you get a four-pack of tickets to a future game (okay, for the day before Thanksgiving), and the place was just over half full (announced: 12,168).

Riley Nash set up Nathan Gerbe for a shortie tonight, although the Blues would end up winning 4-2.

Watching Scrivens on TV vs. Rangers. Lots of talk about him during first period. "Another one of those Cornell goaltenders," Rangers color announcer Joe Micheletti said. "He's not Ken Dryden yet, but they went to the same school." Scrivens playing well in early going, but also getting lucky on a few near-misses by Rangers.

Scrivens comes away with his second consecutive shutout as the Kings beat the Rangers 1-0.

Scrivens and the Kings beat the Rangers, 1-0. Three shutouts for Ben in his first five starts for LA. It was great to see Dominic Moore's goal disallowed (kicked it in).

jeff '84

jeff '84

nyc94
Quick was sent home for medical evaluation. Scrivens should start tonight at the Islanders. The Kings called up Martin Jones from Manchester.

.... And makes 23 saves in Kings 3-2 win.

.... And another 26 saves in 2-0 shutout of the Devils!

.... And another 37 in a 1-0 shutout of the Rangers. Wow.

jeff '84

jeff '84

jeff '84

nyc94
Quick was sent home for medical evaluation. Scrivens should start tonight at the Islanders. The Kings called up Martin Jones from Manchester.

.... And makes 23 saves in Kings 3-2 win.

.... And another 26 saves in 2-0 shutout of the Devils!

.... And another 37 in a 1-0 shutout of the Rangers. Wow.

It's the system.

[www.nhl.com]

A nice mention of our 2010 ECAC run!

NYT mentioned he hasn't given up a goal in 2 1/2 games.

snert1288
[www.nhl.com]

A nice mention of our 2010 ECAC run!

"Much like his most recent streak, Scrivens was short on words."

Red Smith, RIP.

Jeff Hopkins '82

jeff '84

jeff '84

jeff '84

nyc94
Quick was sent home for medical evaluation. Scrivens should start tonight at the Islanders. The Kings called up Martin Jones from Manchester.

.... And makes 23 saves in Kings 3-2 win.

.... And another 26 saves in 2-0 shutout of the Devils!

.... And another 37 in a 1-0 shutout of the Rangers. Wow.

It's the system.

Well they have been one of, if not the best, puck possession teams in the NHL since acquiring Jeff Carter at the deadline in 2012. Helps to play behind a team that dominates the run of play.

Scrivens named as the NHL's first star of the week.

gomestar
Scrivens named as the NHL's first star of the week.

LA Times: Kings' Ben Scrivens Gets NHL Honor

Jeff Hopkins '82

It's the system.

+1

Kings website on Scrivens' shutouts

More ink for Scrivens by way of Yahoo/Puck Daddy.

Kings beat Tampa Bay 5-2. Scrivens 19 saves on 21 shots.

nyc94
Kings beat Tampa Bay 5-2. Scrivens 19 saves on 21 shots.

Here's the story.

Swampy

nyc94
Kings beat Tampa Bay 5-2. Scrivens 19 saves on 21 shots.

Here's the story.

As of today he is leading NHL goaltenders in GAA, SvPct, Shut Outs, and receding hairlines.

Trotsky

Swampy

nyc94
Kings beat Tampa Bay 5-2. Scrivens 19 saves on 21 shots.

Here's the story.

As of today he is leading NHL goaltenders in GAA, SvPct, Shut Outs, and receding hairlines.

Dude, that's harsh.

Trotsky

Swampy

nyc94
Kings beat Tampa Bay 5-2. Scrivens 19 saves on 21 shots.

Here's the story.

As of today he is leading NHL goaltenders in GAA, SvPct, Shut Outs, and receding hairlines.

3 shutouts in 9 games is pretty good. Just saying.

Trotsky

Swampy

nyc94
Kings beat Tampa Bay 5-2. Scrivens 19 saves on 21 shots.

Here's the story.

As of today he is leading NHL goaltenders in GAA, SvPct, Shut Outs, and receding hairlines.

That hairline doesn't even look like it's receding. Quite a random jab/forced joke to make.

on a similar note, the Kings announced that they think Quick will be out until around December 25. The Kings play 16 games from tomorrow night until then.

I have a receding hairline yet my goalie stats suck.

It's hard to put into words how much better the Kings are than the Devils.......second period is almost over, Kings outshooting the Devils 26-5. Still 0-0 though.

Ben misses out on his fourth shutout, gives up an OT goal in 1-0 loss to Avs. 32 saves.
[www.nhl.com]

Greening robbed by Cam Ward:
[video.nhl.com]

Los Angeles Times feature on Ben Scrivens.

The next time your travel plans go awry, be thankful that what happened to Sean Collins today isn't happening to you.

#CBJ add F Sean Collins to roster on emergency recall from @AHLspringfield Will join team in time for tonight's game at Toronto.

— Todd Sharrock (@ToddSharrock) November 25, 2013

#CBJ has voided emergency recall of F Sean Collins. Flight delays would've prevented his joining the club in Toronto for tonight's game.

— Todd Sharrock (@ToddSharrock) November 25, 2013

Weder
Los Angeles Times feature on Ben Scrivens.

37 saves in another (yawn) win, 3-2 over Canucks in OT.

Wally Pipp??

RatushnyFan
Wally Pipp??

Wally Pipp didn't have a 10 year contract.

Trudat.

Darren Dreger reported via Twitter that Greening was being considered in a trade: "No match between Sens and NYR on Del Zotto. Told Ott made Gryba, Greening and Condra available. Fit wasn't right for NYR."

Scrivens' "unbeaten in regulation" streak continues - saves 38/40, but loses in round 8 of shootout to Sharks.

jeff '84
Scrivens' "unbeaten in regulation" streak continues - saves 38/40, but loses in round 8 of shootout to Sharks.

Good enough for the games's second star

jeff '84
Scrivens' "unbeaten in regulation" streak continues - saves 38/40, but loses in round 8 of shootout to Sharks.

Also worth noting - he must have been aware of the goalie offensive contributions during the Cornell-Niagara game, as Scrivens also got the assist on the game-tying goal in the 3rd period.

David LeNeveu resurfaces. (But not as a Zamboni driver.)

ACM
David LeNeveu resurfaces. (But not as a Zamboni driver.)

He was in Austria last year, I believe. Was he playing in Europe this year, or back in North America waiting for a call?

This brought up a few (unfortunate) memories from Scrivens's Cornell days:
[video.nhl.com]

ACM
David LeNeveu resurfaces. (But not as a Zamboni driver.)

I have to believe that the reference to his 2.70 GAA at Cornell is incorrect.

RatushnyFan

ACM
David LeNeveu resurfaces. (But not as a Zamboni driver.)

I have to believe that the reference to his 2.70 GAA at Cornell is incorrect.

Per weekend, maybe?

Jordan 04

RatushnyFan

ACM
David LeNeveu resurfaces. (But not as a Zamboni driver.)

I have to believe that the reference to his 2.70 GAA at Cornell is incorrect.

Per weekend, maybe?

Cornell lists his career GAA as 1.29.

Article on the Edmonton Journal site about Scrivens:
[blogs.edmontonjournal.com]

jts15
Article on the Edmonton Journal site about Scrivens:
[blogs.edmontonjournal.com]

The eclectic goalie can’t keep up with all the media calls for his time, which eats into his current reading — a physics book, The Elegant Universe: Hidden Strings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene and The Self-Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity by Bruce Hood.

I'll reserve commenting my own opinion about Brian Greene and just mention that he was a Cornell faculty member from 1990-1996.

RichH

jts15
Article on the Edmonton Journal site about Scrivens:
[blogs.edmontonjournal.com]

The eclectic goalie can’t keep up with all the media calls for his time, which eats into his current reading — a physics book, The Elegant Universe: Hidden Strings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene and The Self-Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity by Bruce Hood.

I'll reserve commenting my own opinion about Brian Greene and just mention that he was a Cornell faculty member from 1990-1996.

But that comment is a comment and reserving an opinion is an opinion.

Jim Hyla

RichH

jts15
Article on the Edmonton Journal site about Scrivens:
[blogs.edmontonjournal.com]

The eclectic goalie can’t keep up with all the media calls for his time, which eats into his current reading — a physics book, The Elegant Universe: Hidden Strings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene and The Self-Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity by Bruce Hood.

I'll reserve commenting my own opinion about Brian Greene and just mention that he was a Cornell faculty member from 1990-1996.

But that comment is a comment and reserving an opinion is an opinion.

Fine. Me no write good today. But you know what I meant.

RichH

Jim Hyla

RichH

jts15
Article on the Edmonton Journal site about Scrivens:
[blogs.edmontonjournal.com]

The eclectic goalie can’t keep up with all the media calls for his time, which eats into his current reading — a physics book, The Elegant Universe: Hidden Strings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene and The Self-Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity by Bruce Hood.

I'll reserve commenting my own opinion about Brian Greene and just mention that he was a Cornell faculty member from 1990-1996.

But that comment is a comment and reserving an opinion is an opinion.

Fine. Me no write good today. But you know what I meant.

Yes, I assume you meant the comment that I think you meant.

Nevertheless, it was an entertaining read...or listen, as the case may be, since I consumed it on my past commutes.

Colin Greening scores the go-ahead goal (only his 2nd of the season_ on the powerplay, putting Ottawa ahead of Florida 3-2 at the end of the 2nd.

RichH

jts15
Article on the Edmonton Journal site about Scrivens:
[blogs.edmontonjournal.com]

The eclectic goalie can’t keep up with all the media calls for his time, which eats into his current reading — a physics book, The Elegant Universe: Hidden Strings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene and The Self-Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity by Bruce Hood.

I'll reserve commenting my own opinion about Brian Greene and just mention that he was a Cornell faculty member from 1990-1996.

I'm just glad he's balancing his Kant with some Hegel.

Scersk '97

RichH

jts15
Article on the Edmonton Journal site about Scrivens:
[blogs.edmontonjournal.com]

The eclectic goalie can’t keep up with all the media calls for his time, which eats into his current reading — a physics book, The Elegant Universe: Hidden Strings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene and The Self-Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity by Bruce Hood.

I'll reserve commenting my own opinion about Brian Greene and just mention that he was a Cornell faculty member from 1990-1996.

I'm just glad he's balancing his Kant with some Hegel.

That's not balance. The way to balance Kant is with Hume. /philosoraptor

"There's nothing Nietzsche couldn't teach ya'
'Bout the raising of the wrist"

Not alumni but random NHL news. I'm not sure if this is the best or worst idea in history, but apparently Jerry Remy's Bar and Grill has discount food during Bruins power plays.

You could not pay me enough to be wait staff there.

Riley Nash had the GWG in Carolina's 5-2 win over Nashville tonight.

Riley Nash is turning it up: another goal and an assist in Carolina's 5-3 upset over San Jose tonight.

Not sure what Sutter doesn't like about Scrivens. Even during the run, he wasn't overly complimentary.

[www.dailynews.com]

jeff '84
Not sure what Sutter doesn't like about Scrivens. Even during the run, he wasn't overly complimentary.
[www.dailynews.com]

Maybe Sutter checked this forum from Scrivens' Cornell days (Underhill / Leneveu / Scrivens / Iles is not the answer). Maybe it was the embarrassment of seeing your goalie trip (twice) behind the net and give up the puck for a soft shorthanded goal by Calgary. Scrivens carried a ~3.8 GPA and maybe it's the same reason as why Nascar doesn't like Jeff Gordon (per Jeff Foxworthy): He can enunciate.

billhoward

jeff '84
Not sure what Sutter doesn't like about Scrivens. Even during the run, he wasn't overly complimentary.
[www.dailynews.com]

Maybe Sutter checked this forum from Scrivens' Cornell days (Underhill / Leneveu / Scrivens / Iles is not the answer). Maybe it was the embarrassment of seeing your goalie trip (twice) behind the net and give up the puck for a soft shorthanded goal by Calgary. Scrivens carried a ~3.8 GPA and maybe it's the same reason as why Nascar doesn't like Jeff Gordon (per Jeff Foxworthy): He can enunciate.

All viable possibilities. Thank goodness Al MacNeil and Scotty Bowman didn't see the ken Dryden / Brian Cropper are not the answer columns back in the day.

jeff '84

billhoward

jeff '84
Not sure what Sutter doesn't like about Scrivens. Even during the run, he wasn't overly complimentary.
[www.dailynews.com]

Maybe Sutter checked this forum from Scrivens' Cornell days (Underhill / Leneveu / Scrivens / Iles is not the answer). Maybe it was the embarrassment of seeing your goalie trip (twice) behind the net and give up the puck for a soft shorthanded goal by Calgary. Scrivens carried a ~3.8 GPA and maybe it's the same reason as why Nascar doesn't like Jeff Gordon (per Jeff Foxworthy): He can enunciate.

All viable possibilities. Thank goodness Al MacNeil and Scotty Bowman didn't see the ken Dryden / Brian Cropper are not the answer columns back in the day.

Right! Dryden like Jeff Matthews never matched up to his sophomore year, Cropper to his junior year.