Alumni in the Pros - February 2007

redGrinch · February 23, 2007, 10:34:50 PM

[quote Roy 82][quote redGrinch]I was at the game... I did not notice Murray all that much (which for a D-man, I usually consider a good thing)... i thought he maybe got 10-12 minutes.. but checking the scoresheet I see he had 18! he kept it simple getting rid of the pucks and was engaging Caps in front of the net. Doesn't have the speed to keep up at times, but seemed to make up for it with good positioning. Also wasn't getting knocked off the puck... I had forgotten how big McLaren is... Murray definitely looked better than the Caps rookie D-man (Schultz - who looked tentative at times).

Besides Clark, Craig Laughlin who is one of the Caps announcers also went to Clarkson and mentions it at least every other broadcast.[/quote]

I am surprised that you didn't notice Murray more. The Sharks radio announcers were marveling over how strong he is. They said that one of his hits actually knocked Clark out of the game. They then claimed that the speedy Ovechkin took a full speed run at Murray and, rather than knocking him down, Ovechkin actually ended up bouncing off and falling on the ice himself. (I suppose that he should have gotten a standing ovechkin for that:))

On the other hand, like you say, maybe it is a good thing not to be noticed too much. I would hate to think of Murray getting a reputation as a goon (somehow I feel compelled to insert an obligatory Clarkson joke here).[/quote]I definitely did notice Murray when Ovechkin bounced off him. I don't remember the Clark hit... but now Clark is reportedly out 7-10 days.

Rita · February 25, 2007, 08:01:55 PM

At least according to Joe Thornton. In this week's ESPN The Magazine there is an article entitled "8 things you should know about the Sharks" by Joe Thornton.

"Doug Murray has issues. he's the worst snorer and also the worst driver. Always in a hurry. Not the good kind, where you get there on time; the bad kind, where your're afraid for your life."

Other things you should know:
Scott Hannan is the team heartthrob, Patrick Marleau is always picking up the tab, Scott Parker is the best fighter and Josh Gorges is the most sensitive and his favorite movie is "The Notebook".

calgARI '07 · February 25, 2007, 09:05:06 PM

Sharks have acquired Craig Rivet (for Josh Georges) which could push Murray out of the top six. Hannan, McLaren, Ehrhoff, Rivet, Vlasic, Carle, Murray, Davison.

Rita · February 25, 2007, 09:41:26 PM

[quote calgARI '07]Sharks have acquired Craig Rivet (for Josh Georges) which could push Murray out of the top six. Hannan, McLaren, Ehrhoff, Rivet, Vlasic, Carle, Murray, Davison.[/quote]

Murray (and the other Sharks) didn't have a very good game last night. He got beat on some rushes, the commentators mentioned his lack of speed. Murray was on the ice at the end of the 2nd and the start of the 3rd when Calgary scored, and he didn't play for the rest of the 3rd period.

calgARI '07 · February 25, 2007, 09:57:44 PM

[quote Rita]

Murray (and the other Sharks) didn't have a very good game last night.[/quote]

Yeah, to my pleasure. At least the Calgary won. San Jose needed more experience on the backend and they got it. Still, terrible deal for them giving up a young defenseman and a 1st rounder for a guy who has been a healthy scratch multiple times in the last month. Rivet is a UFA this summer so he will likely be gone then. Go Flames.

Ronald '09 · February 27, 2007, 02:27:23 PM

Mike Wall was traded from Anaheim to Colorado for Brad May. How does this impact McKee? Does this mean he's now third in the organizational depth chart?

calgARI '07 · February 27, 2007, 02:37:18 PM

Harvard products Noah Welch and Dominic Moore have both been moved today.

jkahn · February 27, 2007, 03:19:33 PM

I like the wording on NHL.com
[Q]The Moore trade completes the purge of Harvard players from the Penguins' lineup. Earlier Tuesday, the Penguins acquired left wing Gary Roberts from the Florida Panthers in exchange for former Crimson defenseman Noah Welch.
[/Q]
Full article at:

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=289706

French Rage · February 27, 2007, 03:30:08 PM

Well, Welch is a scoring threat for both teams on the ice. :-D

Josh '99 · February 27, 2007, 04:54:36 PM

[quote Ronald '09]Mike Wall was traded from Anaheim to Colorado for Brad May. How does this impact McKee? Does this mean he's now third in the organizational depth chart?[/quote]"Wall" is a good name for a goalie.

calgARI '07 · February 27, 2007, 05:15:19 PM

[quote Josh '99][quote Ronald '09]Mike Wall was traded from Anaheim to Colorado for Brad May. How does this impact McKee? Does this mean he's now third in the organizational depth chart?[/quote]"Wall" is a good name for a goalie.[/quote]

Even better than Shields.

ugarte · February 27, 2007, 05:16:45 PM

[quote Josh '99][quote Ronald '09]Mike Wall was traded from Anaheim to Colorado for Brad May. How does this impact McKee? Does this mean he's now third in the organizational depth chart?[/quote]"Wall" is a good name for a goalie.[/quote]I assume he is like Irbe.

CM cWo 44 · February 27, 2007, 09:23:17 PM

Much better than Scrivens, which is awful close to Sieve-ens.

Josh '99 · February 27, 2007, 10:26:20 PM

[quote ugarte][quote Josh '99][quote Ronald '09]Mike Wall was traded from Anaheim to Colorado for Brad May. How does this impact McKee? Does this mean he's now third in the organizational depth chart?[/quote]"Wall" is a good name for a goalie.[/quote]I assume he is like Irbe.[/quote]... Latvian?

redhair34 · February 27, 2007, 10:41:56 PM

Moulson had 2 goals tonight and was named the 1st Star in Manchester's 4-3 win over Norfolk. I don't think it would be all that surprising to see Matt get a cup of coffee with the Kings before the end of the season.