It's a new month.
Byron Bitz's stats since about Jan 7th in the AHL with the Wolves on his road back:
# Player GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SHG SOG SH%
2 Byron Bitz 10 1 2 3 1 9 0 0 7 14.3
College Hockey, Inc. has a nice piece featuring Greening: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/backcheck-colin-greening
Bitz was called up by Vancouver today for their game against Colorado, and he's already had a first period fight with Cody Mcleod.
Riley Nash playing against Dustin Brown on NHL Network tonight
Quote from: sah67Bitz was called up by Vancouver today for their game against Colorado, and he's already had a first period fight with Cody Mcleod.
Nice article about Bitz' return. (http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Bitz+shows+bite+over+Avalanche/6103824/story.html)
Just for anyone interested in seeing how Greening's stats currently compare to the NHL's other rooking scoring leaders:
(http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/rookscore2012.jpg)
Bitz is practicing on a line with Henrik Sedin and Mason Raymond per Greg Wyshynsky's column.
He's done it before, and he'd doing it again: Alain Vigneault has split the Sedins in practice, and potentially at the start of the Vancouver Canucks' next game. "Daniel Sedin was on Ryan Kesler's wing, along with Alex Burrows and Henrik Sedin was lined with Byron Bitz and Mason Raymond. The Sedins have been split up in consecutive games, but they started together in both tilts." [The Province]
And in a span of seconds, Byron Bitz picks up a goal assisted by Henrik Sedin and assists Daniel Sedin.
Edited for scoring changes.
If he didn't have an injury history, he could drop the gloves to complete the Gordie Howe hat trick
Quote from: TheMatrixAnd in a span of seconds, Byron Bitz picks up a goal assisted by Henrik Sedin and assists Daniel Sedin.
Edited for scoring changes.
I just tuned in for the 3rd period, and he's been playing right wing on a line with the two Sedins. Pretty good upgrade from where he was last week.
Quote from: RatushnyFanIf he didn't have an injury history, he could drop the gloves to complete the Gordie Howe hat trick
Didn't seem to stop him just 3 nights ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIpQkAOb-1M
Though at this point he still has 13 minutes to pick up the Gordie Howe.
Quote from: jkahnQuote from: TheMatrixAnd in a span of seconds, Byron Bitz picks up a goal assisted by Henrik Sedin and assists Daniel Sedin.
Edited for scoring changes.
I just tuned in for the 3rd period, and he's been playing right wing on a line with the two Sedins. Pretty good upgrade from where he was last week.
Maybe the Sedins were born triplets and Bitzy is their long lost brother. Bitz with another assist tonight. So Age, what do you think Bitz's +/_ will be if he stays paired with the Sedins? :-P
In addition to Bitz's previously mentioned assist last night, Matt Moulson scored a goal in the Islanders' 4-2 loss to Montreal.
Ryan O'Byrne quoted in today's WSJ article (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203824904577213444288338530.html) on Ivy League sports (brought to you by Linsanity).
Quote from: Jordan 04Ryan O'Byrne quoted in today's WSJ article (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203824904577213444288338530.html) on Ivy League sports (brought to you by Linsanity).
Two Ivy Leaguers just played important roles for a Super Bowl champion, but three regular season NBA games is what gets an article written? OK... :-|
Quote from: Josh '99Quote from: Jordan 04Ryan O'Byrne quoted in today's WSJ article (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203824904577213444288338530.html) on Ivy League sports (brought to you by Linsanity).
Two Ivy Leaguers just played important roles for a Super Bowl champion, but three regular season NBA games is what gets an article written? OK... :-|
In fairness, a point guard has a lot more visibility and attracts more attention than offensive linemen.
Quote from: KeithKQuote from: Josh '99Quote from: Jordan 04Ryan O'Byrne quoted in today's WSJ article (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203824904577213444288338530.html) on Ivy League sports (brought to you by Linsanity).
Two Ivy Leaguers just played important roles for a Super Bowl champion, but three regular season NBA games is what gets an article written? OK... :-|
In fairness, a point guard has a lot more visibility and attracts more attention than offensive linemen.
You're saying Kevin Boothe's rear end isn't VISIBLE enough? :-O :-}
Lin only had 10 points and 3 assists in the first quarter vs the Lakers...........
Quote from: Josh '99Quote from: Jordan 04Ryan O'Byrne quoted in today's WSJ article (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203824904577213444288338530.html) on Ivy League sports (brought to you by Linsanity).
Two Ivy Leaguers just played important roles for a Super Bowl champion, but three regular season NBA games is what gets an article written? OK... :-|
As solid a reserve as Boothe has been, Lin's impact on the team and fan base in 3 regular season games has far surpassed anything Boothe has done.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/allan-maki/hes-fresh-hes-big-hes-bitz/article2335062/
OK, Lin's been OK over 5 games, but has he won a Super Bowl?
Quote from: underskillhttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/allan-maki/hes-fresh-hes-big-hes-bitz/article2335062/
I had missed that Bitz was called up to fill in for an ailing Chris Higgins.
http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Ailing+Higgins+stay+behind+Canucks+travel+Colorado/6098771/story.html
Quote from: CASOK, Lin's been OK over 5 games, but has he won a Super Bowl?
Or, you know, anything?
Quote from: French RageQuote from: CASOK, Lin's been OK over 5 games, but has he won a Super Bowl?
Or, you know, anything?
Well, he did get a few minutes of fame on tonight's (2/13/12) Colbert Report and a few suggestions for marketing himself.
Scary headline, but the good phrase to read is "precautionary reasons," as spelled out in the article. Big hope it isn't anything to worry about.
Sharks' Murray goes to hospital after taking puck to throat (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/16/sharks-murray-goes-to-hospital-after-taking-puck-to-throat/)
Quote from: RichHScary headline, but the good phrase to read is "precautionary reasons," as spelled out in the article. Big hope it isn't anything to worry about.
Sharks' Murray goes to hospital after taking puck to throat (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/16/sharks-murray-goes-to-hospital-after-taking-puck-to-throat/)
400th game in the NHL. Has he been gone that long?
Quote from: RichHScary headline, but the good phrase to read is "precautionary reasons," as spelled out in the article. Big hope it isn't anything to worry about.
Sharks' Murray goes to hospital after taking puck to throat (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/16/sharks-murray-goes-to-hospital-after-taking-puck-to-throat/)
It's probably Dominic Moore's fault somehow.
Quote from: Josh '99Quote from: RichHScary headline, but the good phrase to read is "precautionary reasons," as spelled out in the article. Big hope it isn't anything to worry about.
Sharks' Murray goes to hospital after taking puck to throat (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/16/sharks-murray-goes-to-hospital-after-taking-puck-to-throat/)
It's probably Dominic Moore's fault somehow.
Moore getting traded to them made him speechless.
Quote from: CASOK, Lin's been OK over 5 games, but has he won a Super Bowl?
Wrobo and Foote weigh in on Lin-sanity in this AP writer's article: http://www.vailbusinessjournal.com/ybarticle/id/47721/sid/classifieds-vail-autos.php
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82Quote from: RichHScary headline, but the good phrase to read is "precautionary reasons," as spelled out in the article. Big hope it isn't anything to worry about.
Sharks' Murray goes to hospital after taking puck to throat (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/16/sharks-murray-goes-to-hospital-after-taking-puck-to-throat/)
400th game in the NHL. Has he been gone that long?
Sadly, yes. When I think about it, I'm reminded of how long I've been gone. He was 2 years behind me.
Quote from: judyQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82Quote from: RichHScary headline, but the good phrase to read is "precautionary reasons," as spelled out in the article. Big hope it isn't anything to worry about.
Sharks' Murray goes to hospital after taking puck to throat (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/16/sharks-murray-goes-to-hospital-after-taking-puck-to-throat/)
400th game in the NHL. Has he been gone that long?
Sadly, yes. When I think about it, I'm reminded of how long I've been gone. He was 2 years behind me.
Today's anatomy lesson courtesy of Backhand Shelf: Douglas Murray has a broken Adam's Apple (http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/02/18/douglas-murray-enters-the-worst-sounding-injury-sweepstakes-with-a-broken-adams-apple/). He will be out of the line up for a few games.
I didn't realize this until seeing his name in the jersey auction thread (http://elf.elynah.com/read.php?1,174866), but David LeNeveu has been with the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL this season and seems to be finding his game again after disappointing AHL seasons in 2008-09 and 2010-11 (sandwiched around a strong season with Red Bull Salzburg in 2009-10). He's currently second in the AHL in GAA and sixth in SV%, though as the short end of a 60/40 time share. (The other goalie? One Yann Danis. Danis, though, was called up to the Oilers yesterday, so Lenny may see more playing time at least for the moment.)
I refuse to recognize Yann Danis' accomplishments until his team creates a website describing them to me.
[quote TSN]According to Gordon McIntyre of the Vancouver Province, the injury to Canucks forward Byron Bitz might affect the team's trade deadline strategy.
The big forward who has missed over a year due to four different surgeries has recently returned to the club, but after seven games, he needs time off. If he can't be in the lineup on a regular basis, the club might look to add some size on or before Monday.
"It's a complicated time of year, put it that way," head coach Alain Vigneault said. "But I don't want to over-react. This might be just a minor setback."[/quote]
Moulson gets #26 in first period vs. Rangers....
Quote from: jeff '84Moulson gets #26 in first period vs. Rangers....
.... And the winner in the shootout.
Anybody know what is up with Ryan O'Byrne? He played earlier this week and was a +3 Wednesday v. the Kings. He has been out of the line-up the past two games and scanning through the Avalanche website yielded no results.
Also, Douglas Murray has yet to return to the line-up for the Sharks, that adam's apple thing is very serious ::bugeye::.
Quote from: RitaAnybody know what is up with Ryan O'Byrne? He played earlier this week and was a +3 Wednesday v. the Kings. He has been out of the line-up the past two games and scanning through the Avalanche website yielded no results.
Also, Douglas Murray has yet to return to the line-up for the Sharks, tha adam's apple thing is very serious ::bugeye::.
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_20037951
Bitz was sent down to the Chicago Wolves yesterday. Bummer (http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Kassian+size+toughness+brings+better+balance+Canucks+Gillis+says/6218120/story.html)
I will be interested to see if he's back with Vancouver this season or if they see Kassian as his permanent replacement. I think the Canucks need a lot of grit so I'm hoping he'll be back.
At least Vancouver gave him more of a shot than they did with Dan Ratushny, I'm just saying.....
Quote from: Josh '99I didn't realize this until seeing his name in the jersey auction thread (http://elf.elynah.com/read.php?1,174866), but David LeNeveu has been with the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL this season and seems to be finding his game again after disappointing AHL seasons in 2008-09 and 2010-11 (sandwiched around a strong season with Red Bull Salzburg in 2009-10). He's currently second in the AHL in GAA and sixth in SV%, though as the short end of a 60/40 time share. (The other goalie? One Yann Danis. Danis, though, was called up to the Oilers yesterday, so Lenny may see more playing time at least for the moment.)
Danis was reassigned to the Barons today; he played in one game with the Oilers, relieving Devan Dubnyk for the second half of last night's loss to the Blues and stopping 10 of the 12 shots he faced. LeNeveu started all thee Barons games in his absence. Last Wednesday, he allowed just one goal on 32 shots in the Barons' 5-1 win over the Texas Stars. Friday, he was pulled after allowing 4 goals on 18 shots over the first 31 minutes in an eventual 6-2 loss to the Charlotte Checkers. However, he was back in goal again on Saturday night and had a much better game, stopping 36 of 38 shots through regulation and overtime and then 6 of 7 in the shootout to earn the win.
Goal and an assist for Moulson today in a nice 3-2 Islanders win.