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Re: Alumi in the Pros - October 2013 - 10 years ago
I don't think Moulson is expected to replace Vanek- Sabres need big time retooling and getting a return for Vanek is part of that. I suppose it wouldn't be so fair to Buffalo fans to trade Vanek for just picks at the start of the season. That being said, I also wouldn't been surprised to see Moulson moved to a contender around the deadline. Not sure this works too well for the Islanders. Wish theby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Cornell Alumni in the Pros: March 2012 - 12 years ago
Fun fact- With 2 goals tonight, Matt Moulson is one away from #100 for his NHL career total.by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni In the Pros: January 2012 - 12 years ago
Riley Nash recalled by the Hurricanes today... saw it on the ticker of NHL network, which I receive as a consolation prize for being screwed over by Time Warner Cable (and MSG)by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni in the Pros: October 2011 - 12 years ago
Watched the Rangers game yesterday afternoon. Greening looks great positioned in front of the net and seems to be putting home a few pucks as well. With a scarcity of effective power forwards in the league right now, he's going to be a real asset for the Sens.by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: ECAC Viewing in NYC - 13 years ago
Yeah, I also get CBS college sports on twcny with the standard cable package... it's wedged in between a whole bunch of channels I don't receive, so I too was surprised that it worked.by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Big Ten Hockey Conference - 13 years ago
Agreed... in the end I think that Cornell is not particularly effected because we have a different recruitment strategy.by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Big Ten Hockey Conference - 13 years ago
One post on USCHO that got my attention mentioned a potential struggle for the remaining members of the CCHA. I agree that without Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio St, the conference could have a harder time recruiting (decreased interest, less scouting at games, etc.). The bigger concern for me is that talented players who would otherwise go to remaining WCHA teams (UND, CC, Denver etc.) instby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Too many head and neck injuries in hockey - 13 years ago
Apparently the NHL had already scheduled some new padding to be installed on these stanchions prior to the Chara hit. This was according to Brendan Shanahan (now vp of nhl business/development) in an interview on Hockey Night Live. They also compiled a whole bunch of clips showing collisions with these partitions. They look pretty nasty, but apparently (surprisingly?) have not led to many injurieby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni in the Pros_ March 2011 - 13 years ago
moulson gets a ppg against the bruins with 2sec remaining in the 2nd period (29 on the season)by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Too many head and neck injuries in hockey - 13 years ago
NHL players are aware of the dangerous areas around the benches... especially a veteran defenseman like Chara. In my opinion, rule changes or redesign don't prevent this sort of thing (plenty of players get hurt on dangerous hits without involvement of the turnbuckle). Chara is generally not a dirty player, but he was riding Pacioretty into the boards after the puck was gone (interference), knewby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni in the Pros - February 2011 - 13 years ago
Just saw the video- Paille angles in from behind, leads with an elbow to the head, and leaves his feet on a blindside hit on Sawada. This should (and very likely will) be a suspension. I hope Sawada's not concussed. I sometimes complain about players not protecting themselves (esp. along the boards), but this hit was just plain dirty. Even if Sawada's head is up he doesn't see Paille coming.by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Barlow, McCutcheon, Moulson - 13 years ago
here's the moulson link from tsnby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni in the Pros - December 2010 - 13 years ago
the moulson goal was a beauty... stole the puck and put it top shelf on the backhandby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Florida Hockey Classic 2010 roll call - 13 years ago
I think it comes with a free Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville Blenderby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Florida Hockey Classic 2010 roll call - 13 years ago
Just saw this article and had to share it... just terrible.by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Cornell 1 Princeton 1 Etobicoke 1 (final--overtime) - 13 years ago
I agree in principle- a goalie who plays the puck well can help clearing the zone, starting the breakout etc. But this is way too familiar (at all levels): goalie misplays puck behind net/ plays puck with to much forecheck pressure, turnover before defense can get positioned, opposing team scores. I think knowing when (and more importantly, when not) to handle the puck is an experience thing. Evby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni in the Pros - October 2010 - 13 years ago
He provides a nice Cornell presence on my fantasy teamby Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: CU's 2010-2011 Schedule - 13 years ago
Will the "countdown to... " clock be revived? (thank you eLynah organizers)by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni in the Pros - September 2010 - 13 years ago
why did john adams just insult matt moulson on television?by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni in the Pros - September 2010 - 13 years ago
To be fair, I think everyone (him included) knew that he'd have at least a year in the AHL. He's not nhl-ready.by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Alumni in the Pros - September 2010 - 13 years ago
In danger of stating the obvious... it seems that our players are becoming increasingly present at the NHL level. I didn't really observe this even 5 years ago (perhaps I wasn't paying close enough attention at the time?). Any statistics/opinions?by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: "A Bad Idea: The Hybrid Icing Rule" - 13 years ago
So "most hockey fans in the world" are "uninterested businessmen" who enjoy a biathalon of boxing and racing for iced pucks. I'm glad to see the Sun has enlisted the services of someone who really grasps the essence of the game. .by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Potential NCAA Rule Changes - 13 years ago
good (though not surprising)... do we know which idiot proposed this to begin with?by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Cornell 5 at UNH 2 (postgame) - 14 years ago
Thanks for posting... thing of beauty.by Cactus12 - Hockey
Re: Cornell 5 at UNH 2 (postgame) - 14 years ago
ESPNU game highlights don't know if this has been posted yet EDIT: This is Barry Melrose interview with Scrivens... not much in the way of highlights- espn lied to meby Cactus12 - Hockey