Well, new month and more bad news -- Moulson out with what appears to be a serious knee injury.
Quote from: Dan Hickling, New England Hockey JournalThe Manchester Monarchs suffered two devastating injuries in the same game, Sunday's 4-0 loss at Portland. Both right winger Matt Moulson and center Jason Azevedo suffered what initially appeared to be serious knee injuries, both of which occurred on contact plays. Moulson suffered his in the first period after heading into the corner to make a hit. Azevedo, who had held a hot scoring hand (4 goals, 4 assists in eight games), absorbed a crushing check into the boards by Portland defenseman Mike Weber, and was unable to get to his feet. He had to be helped off the ice.
"They were two of our top scorers," lamented Manchester coach Mark Morris. "That had a big impact on the game."
Morris said that the prognosis for either player wasn't promising.
"It's not good," he said. "It's a couple injuries that impact our team in a big way."
http://www.hockeyjournal.com/Article.php?ArtID=279573
[quote crodger1]Well, new month and more bad news -- Moulson out with what appears to be a serious knee injury.
Quote from: Dan Hickling, New England Hockey JournalThe Manchester Monarchs suffered two devastating injuries in the same game, Sunday's 4-0 loss at Portland. Both right winger Matt Moulson and center Jason Azevedo suffered what initially appeared to be serious knee injuries, both of which occurred on contact plays. Moulson suffered his in the first period after heading into the corner to make a hit. Azevedo, who had held a hot scoring hand (4 goals, 4 assists in eight games), absorbed a crushing check into the boards by Portland defenseman Mike Weber, and was unable to get to his feet. He had to be helped off the ice.
"They were two of our top scorers," lamented Manchester coach Mark Morris. "That had a big impact on the game."
Morris said that the prognosis for either player wasn't promising.
"It's not good," he said. "It's a couple injuries that impact our team in a big way."
http://www.hockeyjournal.com/Article.php?ArtID=279573[/quote]In even worse news, Moulson is playing for Mark Morris now. Yes, that Mark Morris.
[quote Josh '99][quote crodger1]Well, new month and more bad news -- Moulson out with what appears to be a serious knee injury.
Quote from: Dan Hickling, New England Hockey JournalThe Manchester Monarchs suffered two devastating injuries in the same game, Sunday's 4-0 loss at Portland. Both right winger Matt Moulson and center Jason Azevedo suffered what initially appeared to be serious knee injuries, both of which occurred on contact plays. Moulson suffered his in the first period after heading into the corner to make a hit. Azevedo, who had held a hot scoring hand (4 goals, 4 assists in eight games), absorbed a crushing check into the boards by Portland defenseman Mike Weber, and was unable to get to his feet. He had to be helped off the ice.
"They were two of our top scorers," lamented Manchester coach Mark Morris. "That had a big impact on the game."
Morris said that the prognosis for either player wasn't promising.
"It's not good," he said. "It's a couple injuries that impact our team in a big way."
http://www.hockeyjournal.com/Article.php?ArtID=279573[/quote]In even worse news, Moulson is playing for Mark Morris now. Yes, that Mark Morris.[/quote]
I hear he's been quite a hit there. Very hard to beat.
[quote French Rage][quote Josh '99][quote crodger1]Well, new month and more bad news -- Moulson out with what appears to be a serious knee injury.
Quote from: Dan Hickling, New England Hockey JournalThe Manchester Monarchs suffered two devastating injuries in the same game, Sunday's 4-0 loss at Portland. Both right winger Matt Moulson and center Jason Azevedo suffered what initially appeared to be serious knee injuries, both of which occurred on contact plays. Moulson suffered his in the first period after heading into the corner to make a hit. Azevedo, who had held a hot scoring hand (4 goals, 4 assists in eight games), absorbed a crushing check into the boards by Portland defenseman Mike Weber, and was unable to get to his feet. He had to be helped off the ice.
"They were two of our top scorers," lamented Manchester coach Mark Morris. "That had a big impact on the game."
Morris said that the prognosis for either player wasn't promising.
"It's not good," he said. "It's a couple injuries that impact our team in a big way."
http://www.hockeyjournal.com/Article.php?ArtID=279573[/quote]In even worse news, Moulson is playing for Mark Morris now. Yes, that Mark Morris.[/quote]
I hear he's been quite a hit there. Very hard to beat.[/quote]
I'm sure he's just rolling with the punches.
[quote Robb][quote French Rage][quote Josh '99][quote crodger1]Well, new month and more bad news -- Moulson out with what appears to be a serious knee injury.
Quote from: Dan Hickling, New England Hockey JournalThe Manchester Monarchs suffered two devastating injuries in the same game, Sunday's 4-0 loss at Portland. Both right winger Matt Moulson and center Jason Azevedo suffered what initially appeared to be serious knee injuries, both of which occurred on contact plays. Moulson suffered his in the first period after heading into the corner to make a hit. Azevedo, who had held a hot scoring hand (4 goals, 4 assists in eight games), absorbed a crushing check into the boards by Portland defenseman Mike Weber, and was unable to get to his feet. He had to be helped off the ice.
"They were two of our top scorers," lamented Manchester coach Mark Morris. "That had a big impact on the game."
Morris said that the prognosis for either player wasn't promising.
"It's not good," he said. "It's a couple injuries that impact our team in a big way."
http://www.hockeyjournal.com/Article.php?ArtID=279573[/quote]In even worse news, Moulson is playing for Mark Morris now. Yes, that Mark Morris.[/quote]
I hear he's been quite a hit there. Very hard to beat.[/quote]
I'm sure he's just rolling with the punches.[/quote]
Upon hearing the extent of the injuries, he promptly replaced his starting goalie.
What is it going to take for the Islanders to recall Iggy? They're calling up a couple of stiffs. http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=ArhEC.klJIrXKN7gvZlsgVNL2bYF?slug=txislandersmoves&prov=st&type=lgns
Bridgeport also did a Q&A piece on Iggy recently. http://www.soundtigers.com/news/show/id/382
Slightly off topic but all Joe Nieuwendyk news is relevant, right? http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=cp-hky_world_canada&prov=cp&type=lgns
Way to go, Joe!
One step (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/hockey/2008/12/09/7681501-sun.html) closer to Cornell AD. ;-)
QuoteThe addition of Joe Nieuwendyk to his management staff for the 2009 world hockey championship represented a quick and simple decision for Doug Armstrong.
"This is not just some feel-good story," Armstrong, Canada's general manager, said yesterday. "Joe is a champion. He can relate to today's players, and that is important. He brings the experience, and players know him."
Nieuwendyk, a special assistant to Maple Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke, and Pierre Gauthier, assistant GM of the Montreal Canadiens, were named assistant GMs of Canada's entry in the worlds next spring in Switzerland.
One of the first questions for Nieuwendyk was fairly obvious. Does he envision a day when he is the GM of a National Hockey League club?
"I don't really look at it in terms of that," the 42-year-old said. "Each day (with the Leafs) is a learning experience for me.
"I don't see myself as a coach although I like being around the guys and offering advice whenever I can. This is something I would look at more than coaching."
If Nieuwendyk does become an NHL GM one day, it probably will not be in Toronto. Provided Burke does not get fired or does not try to move even closer to his family in Boston, he is under contract until 2014.
Armstrong intends to formally meet with Nieuwendyk and Gauthier some time in January. One bonus for Nieuwendyk is that when he is out scouting for Hockey Canada, he will keep his eyes open for for the Leafs. Nieuwendyk will work alongside Canada's executive director, Steve Yzerman, and associate directors Kevin Lowe and Ken Holland.
Armstrong and Nieuwendyk formed a good relationship when both were employees of the Dallas Stars. Armstrong figured that if Nieuwendyk wants to become a GM one day, little will stop him.
"Joe can write his own script because of his work ethic, demeanour and intelligence," Armstrong said. "He is so well-respected, not just as a player, but as an individual as well."
For now, Nieuwendyk is thinking only of making the Leafs better and trying to help build a potential world champion.
"(Working for Hockey Canada), I am excited by it," Nieuwendyk said. "I have had a number of conversations with Steve Yzerman over the past couple of years about players and the direction he is going. This will be a good challenge for me."
Not our alumnus, but I got to see Yann Denis lose last night in person. Ahhh seems like old times. :-D
Due to an an injury (broken arm) (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=397232) to Mathieu Dandenault, Ryan O'Byrne will get back in the line-up after several games as a (healthy) scratch.
Montreal takes on Tampa Bay tomorrow night. It would be an interesting sight to see OB and Martin St. Louis battle in front of the net (or even along the boards). ::popcorn::
[quote Rita]Due to an an injury (broken arm) (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=397232) to Mathieu Dandenault, Ryan O'Byrne will get back in the line-up after several games as a (healthy) scratch.
Montreal takes on Tampa Bay tomorrow night. It would be an interesting sight to see OB and Martin St. Louis battle in front of the net (or even along the boards). ::popcorn::[/quote]Chris Higgins was injured in the same game and is also out of the lineup.
[quote Rita]It would be an interesting sight to see OB and Martin St. Louis battle in front of the net (or even along the boards). ::popcorn::[/quote]
how is that even a battle? I think little guys can do very well in pro hockey, but battling along the boards and infront of the net are two spots where size does matter. Little guys tend to do better buzzing around, seeing the flow of the game and knowing where to be at the right moment.
[quote Dpperk29][quote Rita]It would be an interesting sight to see OB and Martin St. Louis "battle" in front of the net (or even along the boards). ::popcorn::[/quote]
how is that even a battle? I think little guys can do very well in pro hockey, but battling along the boards and infront of the net are two spots where size does matter. Little guys tend to do better buzzing around, seeing the flow of the game and knowing where to be at the right moment.[/quote]
I guess I should have put "" around battle. I just think it would be interesting to see St. Louis next to O'Byrne just from the size difference between the two. From what I remember of St. Louis, his ability to "turn on a dime" was an understatement, and as I think the phrase goes, in 1 v. 1 situation St. Louis could probably twist OB around in such a way that OB is left holding his jock strap.
[quote Rita]St. Louis could probably twist OB around in such a way that OB is left holding his jock strap.[/quote]Wait. Holding whose jock strap?
Ew.
[quote Trotsky][quote Rita]St. Louis could probably twist OB around in such a way that OB is left holding his jock strap.[/quote]Wait. Holding whose jock strap?
Ew.[/quote]
St. Louis did go to Vermont...
[quote Dpperk29][quote Rita]It would be an interesting sight to see OB and Martin St. Louis battle in front of the net (or even along the boards). ::popcorn::[/quote]
how is that even a battle? I think little guys can do very well in pro hockey, but battling along the boards and infront of the net are two spots where size does matter. Little guys tend to do better buzzing around, seeing the flow of the game and knowing where to be at the right moment.[/quote]
Clarkson grad Todd White '97 is a "little guy" (no taller than 5'8" regardless of the height at which he's listed) who does very well along the boards. He's had a solid NHL career because he "plays big" as coaches put it.
Whitey is built a lot like Bryan Trottier was in his playing days (although shorter) for those of you old enough to remember.
[quote Rich S][quote Dpperk29][quote Rita]It would be an interesting sight to see OB and Martin St. Louis battle in front of the net (or even along the boards). ::popcorn::[/quote]
how is that even a battle? I think little guys can do very well in pro hockey, but battling along the boards and infront of the net are two spots where size does matter. Little guys tend to do better buzzing around, seeing the flow of the game and knowing where to be at the right moment.[/quote]
Clarkson grad Todd White '97 is a "little guy" (no taller than 5'8" regardless of the height at which he's listed) who does very well along the boards. He's had a solid NHL career because he "plays big" as coaches put it.
Whitey is built a lot like Bryan Trottier was in his playing days (although shorter) for those of you old enough to remember.[/quote]White is also ~20 pounds heavier than St. Louis based on official listings. In part he plays bigger because he actually is bigger. Not to take anything away from the career he's had, of course, just thought it bore mentioning.
Watching "Hockey Night in Canada" tonite - Caps vs Habs. O'Byrne is playing, but so far not a lot of ice time.
Edit: and he gets a rest. 5 mins for fighting with Brooks Laich.
David McKee was recalled to the Iowa Chops (AHL) from Bakersfield (ECHL) on 12/16.
I think it's just because Giguere is on bereavement leave.
[quote Cactus12]I think it's just because Giguere is on bereavement leave.[/quote]
It would be interesting if Hiller got injured, leaving Anaheim to call up McKee to back up Leneveu. Although I don't know where the other Iowa goalie stands in the mix. Can't be any worse than the Caps dressing a website producer with some goalie experience during the first period of a game last week while waiting for their AHL backup to arrive ;)
[quote sah67][quote Cactus12]I think it's just because Giguere is on bereavement leave.[/quote]
It would be interesting if Hiller got injured, leaving Anaheim to call up McKee to back up Leneveu. Although I don't know where the other Iowa goalie stands in the mix. Can't be any worse than the Caps dressing a website producer with some goalie experience during the first period of a game last week while waiting for their AHL backup to arrive ;)[/quote]Hiller played pretty well against the Rangers tonight; I was hoping he'd play like crap for two entirely separate reasons.
Matt Moulson is rehabbing and hopes to be back after Christmas:
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Five+questions+with+Matt+Moulson%2C+Monarchs+left+winger&articleId=89f70bad-1152-4098-b535-39b59f4ce554
He also mentions Chris heading to Cornell next fall, and former linemates playing in the AHL.
Chris Moulson will be 21 when he begins his eligibility.
When was the last time we had a freshman that old? Denis Ladouceur?
[quote Jordan 04]Chris Moulson will be 21 when he begins his eligibility.
When was the last time we had a freshman that old? Denis Ladouceur?[/quote]
Doug Krantz
[quote Jordan 04]Chris Moulson will be 21 when he begins his eligibility.
When was the last time we had a freshman that old?[/quote]
Meh. Bertrand was, what, 40? :-D
If I recall correctly, someone posted something similar not too long ago, but since I was reading up on this on my own last night anyway, I figured I'd post what I'd found...
Mike Knoepfli (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=56851) has been playing in Switzerland the four seasons since he graduated. This season he's with Fribourg-Gotteron (http://www.gotteron.ch/?p=equipe&id=42) and has 16 points through the first 34 games.
After two seasons with the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, Dan Pegoraro (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71390) is now playing in Italy for Asiago HC (http://www.asiagohockey.it/giocatori_pegoraro.php). He's got 12 points in 21 games but the team is in last place.
Cam Abbott (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71389) and Chris Abbott (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71391) played with Pegoraro for Bossier-Shreveport in 2006-07 and have also since also moved on to Europe. They're playing together (naturally) for Rogle of the Swedish Elite League (http://www.roglebk.se/?p=spelare/index&type=htm) and are the only players on their team not from Northern Europe. Jeremy Downs (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=65247) was also on that same Bossier-Shreveport team and played in France for Strasbourg last year but doesn't appear to be playing anywhere this year.
Charlie Cook (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=62868) had what seemed to be a good season with the Binghamton Senators in 2006-07, with 35 points in 74 games, so it's a bit surprising to see that he's bounced around to five different clubs in Europe over the last two seasons. At the moment he's with Rauman Lukko of the Finnish SM-liiga (http://www.raumanlukko.fi/?sivut/joukkue.php&p=0072&palaa=tilastot.php).
That's it for the most recent era of Cornell players, but looking back a bit further, we see:
Tony Bergin (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=17904) has played for a variety of teams around the North American minors and Europe over the last ten years and is currently playing for the Tilburg Trappers in the Netherlands (http://www.trappers.nl/0809/index.php?option=com_joomleague&func=showPlayer&p=3&pid=28&Itemid=8). Last year Bergin's teammates included Doug Stienstra (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=26690), who doesn't appear to be playing anywhere this year, and Harvard grad (boooo) Brendan Bernakevitch.
Prior to his move to the Netherlands, Bergin was a teammate of P.C. Drouin (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=1439) at Morzine-Avoriaz in France. Drouin has since moved back to the USA and is now playing with the Fort Wayne Komets (http://www.komets.com/roster.aspx), with whom he won the Turner Cup as IHL champions last year. Even as an older guy than the majority of his team, Drouin can still put the puck in the net; he leads the team in goals scored this season. (Yes, I know that was off topic, but it was interesting.)
Finally (unless I'm missing people), Jean-Marc Pelletier (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=22104) is currently the starting goalie for the Hamburg Freezers (http://www.hamburg-freezers.de/cgi-bin/adframe/de/freezers/team/spieler_detail.html?SPIELER_ID=89&SAISON=2008-2009&id=1229530393669127748188) in Germany.
[quote Josh '99]
Cam Abbott (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71389) and Chris Abbott (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71391) played with Pegoraro for Bossier-Shreveport in 2006-07 and have also since also moved on to Europe. They're playing together (naturally) for Rogle of the Swedish Elite League (http://www.roglebk.se/?p=spelare/index&type=htm) and are the only players on their team not from Northern Europe. Jeremy Downs (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=65247) was also on that same Bossier-Shreveport team and played in France for Strasbourg last year but doesn't appear to be playing anywhere this year.
[/quote]
Is that the same RogleBK that Vesce played for during the 04-05 season?
This is awesome. I did something similar for a while last year, here's the list:
http://elf.elynah.com/read.php?1,119053,120328
Looks like you got everyone playing in Europe.
[quote Josh '99]If I recall correctly, someone posted something similar not too long ago, but since I was reading up on this on my own last night anyway, I figured I'd post what I'd found...
[/quote]
Slightly related: I didn't realize Ryan Vesce had returned to the US after playing in Europe last year and is currently doing well in the AHL for the Worcester Sharks, with a line of 7-17-24 in 28 games.
[quote French Rage][quote Josh '99]
Cam Abbott (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71389) and Chris Abbott (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71391) played with Pegoraro for Bossier-Shreveport in 2006-07 and have also since also moved on to Europe. They're playing together (naturally) for Rogle of the Swedish Elite League (http://www.roglebk.se/?p=spelare/index&type=htm) and are the only players on their team not from Northern Europe. Jeremy Downs (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=65247) was also on that same Bossier-Shreveport team and played in France for Strasbourg last year but doesn't appear to be playing anywhere this year.
[/quote]
Is that the same RogleBK that Vesce played for during the 04-05 season?[/quote]Yes, although they were playing in the second-tier Allsvenskan when Vesce was there and are now playing in the first-tier Elitserien. (Like European club soccer, many European countries' domestic hockey leagues have promotion/relegation.)
Incidentally, Cam and Chris are two of a handful of players on Rogle's current roster who don't have at least basic Wikipedia pages. If anyone has a chance, it'd be nice to start them.
garman is 21
[quote sah67][quote Josh '99]If I recall correctly, someone posted something similar not too long ago, but since I was reading up on this on my own last night anyway, I figured I'd post what I'd found...
[/quote]
Slightly related: I didn't realize Ryan Vesce had returned to the US after playing in Europe last year and is currently doing well in the AHL for the Worcester Sharks, with a line of 7-17-24 in 28 games.[/quote]
Alongside 43-year old Claude Lemiuex as I learned in this week's SI.
[quote Trotsky][quote Jordan 04]Chris Moulson will be 21 when he begins his eligibility.
When was the last time we had a freshman that old?[/quote]
Meh. Bertrand was, what, 40? :-D[/quote]
Dick Bertrand '70 was 25 when he enrolled. (24?) And watched the 1970 title game from the bench. That was when the NCAA was stuffy about not allowing older foreigners to participate in post-season play. I think the forum has had this discussion before, but the NCAA's possibly good intention of keeping someone with 15 years on the Red Army team from tearing up the WCHA for a couple years became a form of discriminatation against non 18-22 U.S. born athletes.
Thread about Mike Knoepfli signing contract extension http://www.network54.com/Forum/243529/thread/1229617671/last-1229698875/Former+Georgetown+Raider+Mike+Knoepfli+Signs+Lucrative+Extension+In+Swiss+Elite+League
Pokulok listed as 'inactive' on the SC Stingray's website. I guess I am ready to come to terms that he is totally completely finished. Sorry, Sasha. Tough break (no pun intended).
Sasha is up with the Hershey in the AHL.
hmm... some how I missed that... i guess my coffee was broken today.
Ryan Kindret is playing his second season with the Kalamazoo Wings of the IHL.
http://www.wingsstadium.com/9_kindret.htm
He's only played in two of Wings' 24 games.
Video feature of the week from the most recent Manchester Monarchs PR email:
Matt Moulson - Desire (http://www.monarchshockey.com/mmedia-play.php?video=MattMoulson_Desire.wmv)
Iggulden mentions time at CU:
http://iptv.soundtigers.com/soundtigers/console?type=fvod&id=331&catid=4
(Might have to click on "What's Ticking - Mike Iggulden" over to the right.)
I spoke with an Islander scout Sunday in Estero. I told him they should call up Iggy. He mentioned that he had spent some time with Mike a few days ago - "really nice kid" is how he described him, but didn't really respond to the call up idea. I told him that Mike was great on the penalty kill for us, and they have nothing to lose by giving him a shot (except, and I didn't think quick enough to say this, they could lose first draft choice).
O'Byrne sent down to Hamilton yesterday.
[quote jkahn]I spoke with an Islander scout Sunday in Estero. I told him they should call up Iggy. He mentioned that he had spent some time with Mike a few days ago - "really nice kid" is how he described him, but didn't really respond to the call up idea. I told him that Mike was great on the penalty kill for us, and they have nothing to lose by giving him a shot (except, and I didn't think quick enough to say this, they could lose first draft choice).[/quote]What's surprising to me is they've brought up and tried so many forwards, but not the 6'3" kid leading the team in scoring who's a great penalty killer.
[quote Al DeFlorio]O'Byrne sent down to Hamilton yesterday.[/quote]I wonder if he's done with Montreal. Things went south in a hurry.
The news is from December, so I'll stick with this thread. Here's the Canadiens' press relase (http://canadiens.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=401133&page=NewsPage&service=page#Scene_1) on O'Byrne's demotion.
[quote RatushnyFan]What's surprising to me is they've brought up and tried so many forwards, but not the 6'3" kid leading the team in scoring who's a great penalty killer.[/quote]
I remember hearing some grumbles from sharks fans last year about his attitude and work ethic so I'm not sure what to think about it. I hope he gets a shot sometime, he was always fun to watch at lynah.
Speculation in The Hamilton
Speculator Spectator was that it would be a short stint. Let's hope for O'B that it is.
Quote from: Garry McKay, The Hamilton Spectator O'Byrne was pretty happy about getting to play with the Bulldogs tonight and tomorrow evening.
The 6-foot-6, 228-pounder is here on a conditioning stint. It can't be any longer than a couple of weeks and could be as little as a few days.
http://www.thespec.com/Sports/article/489674
[quote crodger1]Speculation in The Hamilton
Speculator Spectator was that it would be a short stint. Let's hope for O'B that it is.
Quote from: Garry McKay, The Hamilton Spectator O'Byrne was pretty happy about getting to play with the Bulldogs tonight and tomorrow evening.
The 6-foot-6, 228-pounder is here on a conditioning stint. It can't be any longer than a couple of weeks and could be as little as a few days.
http://www.thespec.com/Sports/article/489674[/quote]
If he was sent down officially for conditioning I believe the stay is limited to 2 weeks. This is probably the case because I think he has a 1-way contract this year so if they actually sent him down he would have to go through the waiver wire and I imagine someone would pick him up.