Alumni in the Pros - February 2011

[jkahn]

It looked like Moulson had a goal on a deflection, the announcers initially said it was him.  7 SOG I think I saw?  Sounds like a dominating effort, albeit without a point (but a W).

Matt was in front screening and it was tipped by the d-man's stick who was trying to cover Matt.  I like the way, as soon as it went in, that Matt pointed to Travis Hamonic, saying in effect "that's your goal" - as it was the kid's first NHL goal.

[jts15]

Some talk and links to articles regarding Greening's call up.
http://www.silversevensens.com/2011/2/1/1967282/colin-greening-set-to-play-first-nhl-game

[RatushnyFan]

#52 Looking Good

[Rita]

Just saw this link posted on the NHL.com website about Matt Moulson. Apparently the 9th round in 2003 was a very good round for late bloomers.

[CowbellGuy]

And if you didn't already hear, Colin was sent back down to Binghamton.

[Rita]

And if you didn't already hear, Colin was sent back down to Binghamton.

That was more like a cuban coffee than a Starbuck's Grande. :-/

I hope he gets another shot at it soon.

[redice]

Idaho's Evan Barlow has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in ECHL Game #413, Idaho at Stockton, on Jan. 30.
 

Barlow is fined and suspended under Rule #28 – Supplementary Discipline.
 

Barlow will miss Idaho's games vs. Ontario on Feb. 1 and vs. Bakersfield on Feb. 9.

02/01/11    McKee, David (G) granted leave by league

[RatushnyFan]

8 minutes and 5 seconds............hmm.  I sort of think if your season isn't going that well and you're evaluating young talent, you should give them 4-5 games with 15 minutes of ice time.  I don't know how you can make much of a determination in 8 minutes.

[redice]

He saw 3:59 ice time in the first period....It looks like his ice time was cut substantially after the first intermission.   I wonder what this indicates....

[redice]

Dallas Stars   Raymond Sawada   Called up from minors, from Texas-AHL

[scoop85]

He saw 3:59 ice time in the first period....It looks like his ice time was cut substantially after the first intermission.   I wonder what this indicates....

I saw him at one point in the 3rd period where he and his line mates kept the puck in the Devils zone for quite ahwile.  I thought he certainly looked like he belong during that shift.

[RichH]

And if you didn't already hear, Colin was sent back down to Binghamton.

That was more like a cuban coffee than a Starbuck's Grande. :-/

I hope he gets another shot at it soon.

Well, the original announcement of the call-up on the Senators' site said it was "on an emergency basis to replace Jarkko Ruutu," and seeing that Ruutu returned on Feb. 2, this isn't terribly surprising. Too bad it didn't happen earlier to get Colin a few more games.

[Ronald '09]

And if you didn't already hear, Colin was sent back down to Binghamton.

That was more like a cuban coffee than a Starbuck's Grande. :-/

I hope he gets another shot at it soon.

Well, the original announcement of the call-up on the Senators' site said it was "on an emergency basis to replace Jarkko Ruutu," and seeing that Ruutu returned on Feb. 2, this isn't terribly surprising. Too bad it didn't happen earlier to get Colin a few more games.

If it was an emergency call-up, they actually would have had to call him up again to keep him up after the injured player returned.  This is simply book keeping for a young player who can be called up or sent down at any time, but it matters for a veteran who needs to clear through reentry waivers to be called up.  An emergency call-up does not get exposed to waivers, but must be returned to the minors or pass through reentry waivers in order to reactivate the injured player.  This is getting off topic, but a prominent case that comes to mind was two seasons ago when Marty Brodeur got hurt and Scott Clemmensen got called up on an emergency basis and ended up winning 25 games.  When Marty returned, he was sent to the minors and Kevin Weekes remained the backup because he certainly would have been claimed on reentry waivers for half his salary, which I believe was veteran minimum that season.  I can't imagine too many goalies have won 25 games and finished the regular season in the minors before.

[cquinn]

Sawada called up to Dallas and must really be seeing stars...saw the hit on NESN, this from Boston.com...
" Under the provisions of NHL Rule 48, Daniel Paille was sent off for a 5-minute major and match penalty for a headshot after he leveled Raymond Sawada with a crunching blindside hit in which Paille's elbow caught Sawada in the head."

Announcers believe the play will be reviewed post-game for possible additional action on Paille.
I'm sure the hit will be available soon on highlights.

[Cactus12]

Just saw the video-
Paille angles in from behind, leads with an elbow to the head, and leaves his feet on a blindside hit on Sawada.
This should (and very likely will) be a suspension. I hope Sawada's not concussed.

I sometimes complain about players not protecting themselves (esp. along the boards), but this hit was just plain dirty. Even if Sawada's head is up he doesn't see Paille coming. Really dangerous and disrespectful.