It's October, kids. Seriously.
Douglas Murray and the Sharks head for Europe, including Sweden:
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/10/01/3070878/sharks-not-on-pleasure-trip-to.html
Writer says the team - 40, perhaps 50 players, coaches, front office, media? - is traveling on a chartered 747. Maybe they can practice breakout plays en route.
Another story says it's also a 747 and mentions the NHL had concerns about an earlier charter company it approached. http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/2010/09/30/andreas-lilja-will-be-on-the-plane-to-europe-but-still-without-a-contract-for-the-coming-season/ A fan comment says it's a smaller 747 SP (only 300 passengers). Sharks fan actually posted a video of it taxiing and taking off ... lot of dust. Yep, it's a 747: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1V_itBc174
After eight years, Greening makes another AHL appearance at Mile One (http://www.thetelegram.com/Sports/Hockey/2010-10-04/article-1818757/After-eight-years,-Greening-makes-another-AHL-appearance-at-Mile-One/1)
Eight years after standing on the Mile One Centre blueline as a wide-eyed youngster among a host of American Hockey League all-stars, Colin Greening was back in that very same building Sunday afternoon, this time as a pro...
Quote from: billhowardWriter says the team - 40, perhaps 50 players, coaches, front office, media? - is traveling on a chartered 747. Maybe they can practice breakout plays en route.
Another story says it's also a 747 and mentions the NHL had concerns about an earlier charter company it approached. http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/2010/09/30/andreas-lilja-will-be-on-the-plane-to-europe-but-still-without-a-contract-for-the-coming-season/ A fan comment says it's a smaller 747 SP (only 300 passengers). Sharks fan actually posted a video of it taxiing and taking off ... lot of dust. Yep, it's a 747: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1V_itBc174
I used to fly on 747SPs between Newark and Tokyo back in the early 90's. They're still a good sized plane. I think they're the ones with the circular staircase to the upper deck.
The Mercury has an article on Douglas Murray visiting his family and enjoying his return to Stockholm (http://www.mercurynews.com/sharks/ci_16273537?source=rss&nclick_check=1).
David LeNeveu just got put on waivers by Columbus.
Matt Moulson gets his first of the year; a PPG late in the third to tie up the game at 4, from right in front of the net.
Via the ECAC site, an article on Doug Murray from NHL.com. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=540044)
Some nice praise for Moulson during pregame coverage for today's Rangers-Islanders game - called him a "hidden gem" found by the Islanders' scouts.
Not just us, but the ECAC has a nice pdf on ECAC alums in the AHL. (http://www.ecachockey.com/men/2010-11/News/2010_AHL_Opening_Day_Rosters.pdf)
Quote from: Josh '99Some nice praise for Moulson during pregame coverage for today's Rangers-Islanders game - called him a "hidden gem" found by the Islanders' scouts.
Moulson put home his 2nd goal of the season, and added an assist, in today's game which had a most excellent finish!
According to yesterday's Daily News, "DiPietro, Tavares, Moulson and rookie Nino Niederreiter received sustained ovations during player introductions" before season opener.
Moulson tweeted that he'll be donating $500 to the Islanders Children's Fund for every goal he scores. He's awesome in my book for more reasons than hockey for doing that.
Jon Gleed is playing for the Belfast Giants this year. Today his hometown paper ran an article on him playing in Belfast (http://www.insidehalton.com/sports/article/885906--irish-eyes-smiling-on-gleed).
(h/t to Bridgeport Sound Tigers beat reporter Michael Fornabaio for telling me about the article.)
The NHL Network will be broadcasting some Sunday afternoon AHL games. For some reason, the Toronto Marlies are involved in most of the games. Of note is this Sunday's (10/17, 1 pm) match-up between the Binghamton Senators and the Toronto Marlies.
I did not see Ben Scriven's on the Marlies roster. Some further searching (http://www.torontomarlies.com/assets/WeeklyRelease_Oct12th.pdf) on the Marlies website says that Ben got assigned to Reading in the ECHL.
NHLN_AHL TV schedule (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=540413)
My guess is that they're trying to keep costs down by broadcasting mostly games in the Toronto area (Toronto or Hamilton). All the games involve Canadian teams, so they probably also figure that they'll get better viewership (from Canadians) for these teams than the average American AHL team.
Quote from: KeithKMy guess is that they're trying to keep costs down by broadcasting mostly games in the Toronto area (Toronto or Hamilton). All the games involve Canadian teams, so they probably also figure that they'll get better viewership (from Canadians) for these teams than the average American AHL team.
Especially when you consider that 1 pm Sunday is prime football time in the USA. I know I'll be dvding the hockey game.
Quote from: RitaQuote from: KeithKMy guess is that they're trying to keep costs down by broadcasting mostly games in the Toronto area (Toronto or Hamilton). All the games involve Canadian teams, so they probably also figure that they'll get better viewership (from Canadians) for these teams than the average American AHL team.
Especially when you consider that 1 pm Sunday is prime football time in the USA. I know I'll be dvding the hockey game.
The NHL Network (US) is simulcasting the CBC broadcast of those 10 games (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2010/08/19/sp-cbc-ahl-deal.html).
Blake Gallagher has survived the cuts and is on the roster of the Elmira Jackals.
Greening scores key goal in Binghamton Sens. win:
Quote from: Binghamton Press and SunTORONTO -- In a hard-hitting and vicious affair Sunday afternoon, the Binghamton Senators trimmed the Toronto Marlies, 3-1, in an American Hockey League game at Ricoh Coliseum.
Colin Greening, who played for Cornell University last season, scored midway in the second period to give the B-Sens a 2-0 lead. He took an Andre Benoit pass from below the goal line and chipped the puck over the left shoulder of Marlies goalie Jussi Rynnas at 9:13 of the period. Greening earned the game's second star.
Erik Condra sealed the outcome on an empty-net goal with 30 seconds left.
Binghamton native Jerry D'Amigo played his first contest against the hometown club. He logged regular shifts, playing both wing and center.
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Quote from: amerks127After eight years, Greening makes another AHL appearance at Mile One (http://www.thetelegram.com/Sports/Hockey/2010-10-04/article-1818757/After-eight-years,-Greening-makes-another-AHL-appearance-at-Mile-One/1)
Eight years after standing on the Mile One Centre blueline as a wide-eyed youngster among a host of American Hockey League all-stars, Colin Greening was back in that very same building Sunday afternoon, this time as a pro...
"The early projections figure to have Greening playing a third-line, power forward/grinder/checker role with the ability to pop an odd goal or two."
I think he can do a Bitz better than that. ::cheer::
Speaking of Bitz, I just checked the Panthers' site, and it looks like he is on injured reserve (elbow).
Quote from: RatushnyFanQuote from: amerks127After eight years, Greening makes another AHL appearance at Mile One (http://www.thetelegram.com/Sports/Hockey/2010-10-04/article-1818757/After-eight-years,-Greening-makes-another-AHL-appearance-at-Mile-One/1)
Eight years after standing on the Mile One Centre blueline as a wide-eyed youngster among a host of American Hockey League all-stars, Colin Greening was back in that very same building Sunday afternoon, this time as a pro...
"The early projections figure to have Greening playing a third-line, power forward/grinder/checker role with the ability to pop an odd goal or two."
I think he can do a Bitz better than that. ::cheer::
I think Greening is going to be a very solid NHL player. I've got tickets to Ottawa at Chicago January 7 and specifically picked that game hoping that Greening will be up by then.
Quote from: AnneDVMSpeaking of Bitz, I just checked the Panthers' site, and it looks like he is on injured reserve (elbow).
How long must one stay on the NHL IR list before being activated? I periodically check the Panther's website, but havent' seen anything about when he is expected to return.
Quote from: jkahnI think Greening is going to be a very solid NHL player. I've got tickets to Ottawa at Chicago January 7 and specifically picked that game hoping that Greening will be up by then.
I also get the feeling that Greening is not just good enough but also the right type of guy to play effectively in the NHL. How does Chicago's depth look?
Quote from: TrotskyQuote from: jkahnI think Greening is going to be a very solid NHL player. I've got tickets to Ottawa at Chicago January 7 and specifically picked that game hoping that Greening will be up by then.
I also get the feeling that Greening is not just good enough but also the right type of guy to play effectively in the NHL. How does Chicago's depth look?
Chicago has a lot less depth versus last year, they were forced to dump a lot of good players. They're going to have to give some young guys a chance. So far, they've been giving up a lot of shots on goal. Blackhawks depth chart (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/chi/depthchart)
Quote from: RatushnyFanBlackhawks depth chart
It would be ironic if he were to knock Skille (http://www.tbrw.info/seasons/2007/box20060326.html) off the roster.
Quote from: TrotskyQuote from: jkahnI think Greening is going to be a very solid NHL player. I've got tickets to Ottawa at Chicago January 7 and specifically picked that game hoping that Greening will be up by then.
I also get the feeling that Greening is not just good enough but also the right type of guy to play effectively in the NHL. How does Chicago's depth look?
He's in the Ottawa organization.
Quote from: jkahnQuote from: TrotskyQuote from: jkahnI think Greening is going to be a very solid NHL player. I've got tickets to Ottawa at Chicago January 7 and specifically picked that game hoping that Greening will be up by then.
I also get the feeling that Greening is not just good enough but also the right type of guy to play effectively in the NHL. How does Chicago's depth look?
He's in the Ottawa organization.
Well then... same question?
Quote from: RitaQuote from: AnneDVMSpeaking of Bitz, I just checked the Panthers' site, and it looks like he is on injured reserve (elbow).
How long must one stay on the NHL IR list before being activated? I periodically check the Panther's website, but havent' seen anything about when he is expected to return.
I believe it's 7 days.
Matt Moulson just scored on a pretty forehand-to-backhand move off a feed from Tavares to put the Islanders up 1-0 over the Leafs.
Quote from: sah67Matt Moulson just scored on a pretty forehand-to-backhand move off a feed from Tavares to put the Islanders up 1-0 over the Leafs.
And, via the ECAC site, here's another article (http://sports.nationalpost.com/2010/10/18/islanders-moulson-ready-for-prime-time/) about his name being mentioned on 30 Rock.
Quote from: RitaQuote from: AnneDVMSpeaking of Bitz, I just checked the Panthers' site, and it looks like he is on injured reserve (elbow).
How long must one stay on the NHL IR list before being activated? I periodically check the Panther's website, but havent' seen anything about when he is expected to return.
Bitz will be out for 6 more weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia, per Kevin Allen's tweet (http://twitter.com/kausatoday/statuses/27961442076).
Quote from: cbuckserQuote from: RitaQuote from: AnneDVMSpeaking of Bitz, I just checked the Panthers' site, and it looks like he is on injured reserve (elbow).
How long must one stay on the NHL IR list before being activated? I periodically check the Panther's website, but havent' seen anything about when he is expected to return.
Bitz will be out for 6 more weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia, per Kevin Allen's tweet (http://twitter.com/kausatoday/statuses/27961442076).
Thanks for the update. Bummer that he will be out that long. With the new GM and coaching staff, I wonder if that will affect how Bitz fits into the new plan and his chances of remaining with the organization.
Quote from: TrotskyWell then... same question?
This should give you a good sense for how it's going in Ottawa. It's focused on the defense, but maybe they could use a solid winger who is defensively responsible. Ottawa GM Not Happy (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ottcit-ca-3702214)
Quote from: RatushnyFanQuote from: TrotskyWell then... same question?
This should give you a good sense for how it's going in Ottawa. It's focused on the defense, but maybe they could use a solid winger who is defensively responsible. Ottawa GM Not Happy (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ottcit-ca-3702214)
Yikes.
One of the hosts on the XM Home Ice show is a suffering Sens fan, so the audience gets to hear about how bad they are, in every phase of the game, every day. Apparently (sez him) their fans suck, too.
Quote from: CowbellGuyDavid LeNeveu just got put on waivers by Columbus.
I thought this meant that he was put on waivers pending release but he was assigned to Springfield (http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4102075) (AHL).
Quote from: ugarteQuote from: CowbellGuyDavid LeNeveu just got put on waivers by Columbus.
I thought this meant that he was put on waivers pending release but he was assigned to Springfield (http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4102075) (AHL).
As a rule of thumb, older or experienced players cannot get sent to the minors without clearing waivers. The quality of goaltenders getting waived this month was unusually high; the Blue Jackets faced little risk of him getting claimed.
Matt Moulson featured inPuck Daddy (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/In-which-Islanders-Matt-Moulson-reminds-us-why-?urn=nhl-278962), the Yahoo Hockey Blog. Fun story.
Quote from: cbuckserQuote from: ugarteQuote from: CowbellGuyDavid LeNeveu just got put on waivers by Columbus.
I thought this meant that he was put on waivers pending release but he was assigned to Springfield (http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4102075) (AHL).
As a rule of thumb, older or experienced players cannot get sent to the minors without clearing waivers. The quality of goaltenders getting waived this month was unusually high; the Blue Jackets faced little risk of him getting claimed.
Sure. My assumption stemmed more from the fact that nobody updated the assignment. I assumed he'd have resigned somewhere else by now and when nobody posted anything I went to teh Googles.
Moulson scores in overtime (after a lengthy review on what was originally called no goal) to beat the Lightning.
That's 4-2-6 (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/scores/boxscore/?id=12915) in 7 games for Matt.
He provides a nice Cornell presence on my fantasy team :-)
Despite giving up five goals, Ben Scrivens won his first start as a pro last Saturday for the Reading Royals of the ECHL. He came on in relief on Sunday and played much better (23/24 in 50:42). Overall his GAA is 3.40 with a SV% .898. Not bad in a league with terrible defense.
Brendon Nash also scored his first professional goal last night on the power play.
Quote from: TrotskyThat's 4-2-6 (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/scores/boxscore/?id=12915) in 7 games for Matt.
A great start indeed to lead the
first place Islanders. :-D
(Gotta get that in there while it lasts!)
Quote from: Jordan 04Quote from: TrotskyThat's 4-2-6 (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/scores/boxscore/?id=12915) in 7 games for Matt.
A great start indeed to lead the first place Islanders. :-D
(Gotta get that in there while it lasts!)
I know. Long live October hockey.
B. Nash had a goal and assist for Hamilton last Sunday. He now has 2 goal and 4 assists through this first 6 games.
On the other hand, brother Riley is 0-0-0 and a -2 after 8 games. I remember it took John Madden, Zach Parise and some others some time in their first AHL season to get used to the speed and increased level of physical play prior to turning things around and posting a decent first professional season. Fingers crossed.
Michael Kennedy's (http://echl.com/stats/player.php?id=3340) stats with the Florida Everblades which includes an assist Friday night v. Kalamazoo.
Season Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PIM
2010-11 Regular Season Florida Everblades 8 1 3 4 3 11 2