Alumni in the Pros - December 2007

[oceanst41]

First Cornell mention of the night, along with the 208 penalty minutes in 92 ECAC games ("uncivilized for an Ivy Leaguer")

[Jacob '06]

[quote oceanst41]O'Byrne gets his first NFL assist on a goal by Chipchura.

As stated above he jumped on the bench for a change so is still even for the night.[/quote]

I didn't know they had assists in the NFL. Is that like when you hand off the ball and the RB throws for a TD?

[oceanst41]

[quote Jacob '06][quote oceanst41]O'Byrne gets his first NFL assist on a goal by Chipchura.

As stated above he jumped on the bench for a change so is still even for the night.[/quote]

I didn't know they had assists in the NFL. Is that like when you hand off the ball and the RB throws for a TD? [/quote]

Clearly I'm just distressed my Bruins are down 3-0...check that 3-1 ;-)

Although the NFL does give out assists on tackles, not that makes up for my gaff.

[cth95]

O'Byrne is taking regular shifts and seems to be playing well.  I will be interested to hear what they say on the Team 990 out of Montreal tomorrow.  I listen to that station a lot when I am driving in far northern Vermont 2 days/week for my job.  They spend about 90% of the time talking hockey.

I do hope the Bruins' 2nd period rally continues, though.  ;-)

[cth95]

Anyone know how much Leneveu will be affected (hopefully helped) by the trade of Auld from Phoenix to Boston?

[Jordan 04]

[quote oceanst41]O'Byrne wearing #3 and playing with Hamrlick. Drew the games first penalty (which MTL scored on) and has two nice checks so far. He had NESN's Jack Edwards talking about his literal and figurative impact on the game so far in his debut.[/quote]

I am intrigued by this "figurative impact" of which you speak...

[oceanst41]

O'Byrne picks up his second assist of the game.

(Still even for the game since he was on the ice for Axelsson's goal in the second)

[oceanst41]

[quote Jordan 04][quote oceanst41]O'Byrne wearing #3 and playing with Hamrlick. Drew the games first penalty (which MTL scored on) and has two nice checks so far. He had NESN's Jack Edwards talking about his literal and figurative impact on the game so far in his debut.[/quote]

I am intrigued by this "figurative impact" of which you speak...[/quote]

I think Jack Edwards was trying to accentuate the fact that he'd been throwing his weight around in addition to playing a solid game to that point.

[Jacob '06]

[quote cth95]Anyone know how much Leneveu will be affected (hopefully helped) by the trade of Auld from Phoenix to Boston?[/quote]

I'm going to guess not at all. Gretzky is really down on him, and he can't get out of that organization fast enough at the end of this season when his contract runs out. I guess between Aebeschir(sp?) going to Europe and the trade for Auld he is the 3rd/4th goalie option but I doubt he'll see NHL ice this year.

[nyiballs]

Hate to say it, but I think Lenny's days as a bonafide NHL prospect are over.  I don't think any team is going to pick up on an aging career AHLer who hasn't shown once that he can handle the NHL game, even given many opportunities.

[Jordan 04]

[quote oceanst41][quote Jordan 04][quote oceanst41]O'Byrne wearing #3 and playing with Hamrlick. Drew the games first penalty (which MTL scored on) and has two nice checks so far. He had NESN's Jack Edwards talking about his literal and figurative impact on the game so far in his debut.[/quote]

I am intrigued by this "figurative impact" of which you speak...[/quote]

I think Jack Edwards was trying to accentuate the fact that he'd been throwing his weight around in addition to playing a solid game to that point.[/quote]

Gotcha.

Sounds like he had a solid game. Great to see!

[scoop85]

[quote nyiballs]Hate to say it, but I think Lenny's days as a bonafide NHL prospect are over.  I don't think any team is going to pick up on an aging career AHLer who hasn't shown once that he can handle the NHL game, even given many opportunities.[/quote]

I think that's a bit premature.  Look how Tim Thomas has flourished after years of seemingly going nowhere.

[Tom Lento]

[quote scoop85][quote nyiballs]Hate to say it, but I think Lenny's days as a bonafide NHL prospect are over.  I don't think any team is going to pick up on an aging career AHLer who hasn't shown once that he can handle the NHL game, even given many opportunities.[/quote]

I think that's a bit premature.  Look how Tim Thomas has flourished after years of seemingly going nowhere.[/quote]

When Ryan Miller was 25 he was just getting his first real shot in the NHL. He'd played well in a few games, and then put up terrible numbers in his second stint before getting the better part of a season in as Buffalo's primary netminder. Of course, his AHL numbers were better than LeNeveu's.

LeNeveu will be 25 at the end of this season. I have a much better sense of what constitutes old in baseball, but I'm pretty sure 25 is still considered a young goaltender.

[Trotsky]

[quote Jordan 04][quote oceanst41][quote Jordan 04][quote oceanst41]O'Byrne wearing #3 and playing with Hamrlick. Drew the games first penalty (which MTL scored on) and has two nice checks so far. He had NESN's Jack Edwards talking about his literal and figurative impact on the game so far in his debut.[/quote]

I am intrigued by this "figurative impact" of which you speak...[/quote]

I think Jack Edwards was trying to accentuate the fact that he'd been throwing his weight around in addition to playing a solid game to that point.[/quote]

Gotcha.

Sounds like he had a solid game. Great to see![/quote]

What is the likelihood that Ryan will stay up?  My impression is he was a replacement for a punishment demotion.

[redhair34]

[quote Trotsky]
What is the likelihood that Ryan will stay up?  My impression is he was a replacement for a punishment demotion.[/quote]

Not sure, though if I had to guess I'd say a much better chance than Moulson had.  Either way, he is an NHL defenseman in the making based on his size and speed alone.