Alumni in the Pros: October 2011

[Trotsky]

Moulson a goal, an assist, and a +4 in tonight's game.

[profudge]

Colin Greening had 22+ minutes of ice time in a 7-1 loss to the Avalanche.  Considering that Ottawa played terribly, his -1 for the night seems good given his ice time.   Anyone who saw the game have a comment?

[kingpin248]

Moulson's 2nd goal of the season opens the scoring against the Rangers tonight.

[JDeafv]

Evan Barlow and Mike Devin playing for Elmira Jackals opened the ECHL season against Patrick Kennedy and the Trenton Titans.

Evan had 3 goals and 3 assists, earning the number 1 star of the game.

Mike Devin had his first professional goal; Evan was even nice enough to collect the puck for him after the play.

Unfortunately, Patrick was -2 on the evening and didn't dress for the next game, where Mike Devin was in his first professional fight.

[sah67]

Evan had 3 goals and 3 assists, earning the number 1 star of the game.

And one of Barlow's goals was assisted by Craig Rivet, former captain of the Buffalo Sabres and a veteran of over 900 NHL games, who has apparently swallowed his pride and signed with the Jackals.

[gonyr]

And one of Barlow's goals was assisted by Craig Rivet, former captain of the Buffalo Sabres and a veteran of over 900 NHL games, who has apparently swallowed his pride and signed with the Jackals.

Or he just loves to play (and who doesn't?)
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabres-nhl/inside-the-nhl/article595692.ece

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

Greening was rather invisible in last night's Sens-Flyers game.  For I while I wondered if he'd been scratched.  He finally got a few mentions in the 3rd period and some complimentary remarks from the Flyers announcers, but by then then game was well out of hand.

[ebilmes]

Greening compared to Chara.

http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/10/22/jason-york-big-on-colin-greening

[Rita]

Greening compared to Chara.

http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/10/22/jason-york-big-on-colin-greening

And also to the Green Giant.

(I would insert a picture of the Green Giant, but that is apparently beyond my ELF posting skills).

[David Harding]

Greening compared to Chara.

http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/10/22/jason-york-big-on-colin-greening

And also to the Green Giant.

(I would insert a picture of the Green Giant, but that is apparently beyond my ELF posting skills).

[ajh258]

Greening compared to Chara.

http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/10/22/jason-york-big-on-colin-greening

Other than objectifying Greening as some sort of plant-giant that could be "grown", the metaphors are fitting and quite clever. Go Colin!

[sah67]

With James Reimer injured, Ben Scrivens has been recalled by the Maple Leafs and will back up Jonas Gustavsson in net tonight against Philadelphia.

[mha]

With James Reimer injured, Ben Scrivens has been recalled by the Maple Leafs and will back up Jonas Gustavsson in net tonight against Philadelphia.

Just saw that thanks to Twitter!

http://www.ecachockey.com/men/members/cornell/20112410_ScrivensRecallToronto

Someone commented on Twitter the other night that between injuries and iffy performances from Toronto's goaltending crew, they wouldn't be surprised to see Ben called up again soon. If Jonas looks shaky, maybe he'll even get some time in the net.

[profudge]

Douglas has his first real loss in an NHL fight: last Friday - Boulton knocks down Murray

[scoop85]

Douglas has his first real loss in an NHL fight: last Friday - Boulton knocks down Murray

I happened to hear the description of the fight on the Devils' radio cast.  The announcers commented that while Murray was known for his tough defensive play, he was not known as fighter -- which was a surprising (and apparently uninformed) comment.