Operation Overlord: NHL Trade Deadline Coverage
by Mr. Plank on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 AM PST
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Sharkie Prepares The Troops
D-Day is upon us and not too much is shaking in Shark land. For a primer for today's festivities, please head over to SwisherThresher's excellent fanpost. You will find numerous sites to watch today, trade deadline history, and a rundown of deals that have occurred thus far.
A brief look at who's on the market for the Sharks and a player that could be a solid depth addition after the jump. Make sure to check out the SBN Trade Deadline Hub (click on the picture below) during the day for analysis from other blogs around Al Gore.
Jonathan Cheechoo is off the a market. H/T to Section223 for the find yesterday:
No matter what may be circulating out there, Jonathan Cheechoo isn’t going anywhere. "That player is not in play."
A little surprising to shut the door on Tuesday considering his production this season, but as SwisherThresher noted he may have been in play at one point and DW didn't like the deals. Gray and Dave agreed that his contribution to the franchise is too much to deal in a year when we have a strong bid for the Cup.
Regardless, here's to hoping that Cheech's performance is akin to Patty's resurgence after the deadline last season.
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Let's kick some ideas around
Brendan Morrison
Recent Career
| Year | Team | Games | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 05-06 | VAN | 82 | 19 | 37 | 56 |
| 06-07 | VAN | 82 | 20 | 31 | 51 |
| 07-08 | VAN | 39 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 08-09 | ANH | 61 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Career | - | 735 | 169 | 327 | 496 |
The Skinny: Brendan Morrison has played fairly poorly for the Ducks this season, but there was a fair amount of buzz around him coming into this year. He's not going to shoot the lights out, but does deliver around twenty goals a season. Minimal time on the power play and penalty kill. Racked up roughly .7 points per game while playing in one of the league poorest offensive teams (Vancouver, before this season).
From yesterday:
Has been so-so this year, but I think it might be a product of his situation. He was placed on waivers yesterday, and although the Sharks will be one of the last teams with an opportunity to claim him, he could provide that veteran third liner with some scoring pop that we’ve been looking for. Honestly, watch out for this one. I would be thrilled if the Sharks picked him up.
That being said (if my knowledge of the salary cap is up to date), we might be right on the bubble in terms of cap space. If Grier and Roenick are placed on IR however, I’m fairly certain we can squeeze him in with about three pence to spare.
The Verdict: Who knows, I sure as hell don't. Doug Wilson is a hard cat to read but I think this meshes nicely with what he has stated before in terms of this year's deadline. We're not looking for a huge deal just minor tweaks. We're not giving up anything to claim him. We have no obligation towards him after this season as he will be a UFA.
Christian Ehrhoff
The Skinny: I'm not advocating a trade for Ehrhoff, and the return on him would probably come in the form of a defenseman. The Sharks can't really afford to roll out Alexei Semenov as the sixth D come playoff time (no matter how well he has played this year). It would also leave Derek Joslin as our seventh man. Not enough experience on the backend to make a deep run if we trade Christian for a forward.
The Verdict: Honestly? I only included him because when you put up an overweight guy doing a flying kick you have to have at least two players listed. Is this Soviet Russia? I'm dealing with production quotas and the work quality is totally suffering.
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In summation, it really looks like the Sharks will stand pat at the deadline in terms of trades. I think the waiver wire is the only splash we see The Godfather make, if he even shows up at the pool at all.
Fire off those story links in the comments folks.
Go Sharks.
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+1 for the Sharkie P.S. – that’s up there with mymclife’s Dark Fin.
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trade for a center!
With Grier, Goc, and Roenick out for awhile and god knows when Torrey Mitchell’s coming back… the Sharks desperately need a 3rd or 4th line center to plug in. I’m not sure exactly who’s available and if he would come cheap, but another veteran center in the locker room couldn’t hurt.
Jeff Halpern of the Lightning? Unfortunately his contract is $2 million until 2010. But the Sharks do love making trades with the Lightning.
I certainly wouldn’t mind seeing Brendan Morrisson in teal for the reasons listed above.
I pretty much agree
with the waiver wire estimate. However, I include this caveat….DW tends to surprise us all…most of the time. Which means, I don’t have any better idea than Plank.
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You're probably right.
DW’s either going to surprise us all or do nothing and hope the team gets over the injuries. So long as he doesn’t experiment with Billy G again, I’ll be happy.
Things are pretty quite around the league still though. A lot of talk going on but nothing getting settled on? I don’t think too many teams are going to be willing to add much payroll for future seasons with the questions about the cap.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Yea, I don't really see anything big happening...
But I wouldn’t be against moving Ehrhoff. He’s been nothing but shaky lately, his deterioration of play has really scared me. I’d like to keep him and continue to watch him develop, but I wouldn’t mind seeing him go.
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Bruins to announce trades at 1:30pm PST
They have their schedule here.
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Brendan Morrison
Needs to be picked up by 9am – which should happen. Maybe the Sharks will pick him up?
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I could have gone all day
without being reminded of Guerin.
I guess we all seem to have decided (me too) that Morrison is the best option for us.
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Oh no
NHL.com (McKenzie) is reporting that if Ottawa can’t lock up Chris Neil in the next couple of hours that the Sharks are very interested.
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I can't see
DW spending much for him. Besides, what purpose does he fill for us?
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 7:02 AM PST up reply actions
BJs and Sens get it started.
Columbus gets Antoine Vermette and Ottawa gets Pascal Leclaire.
I hope Bryan Murray’s trying to make a run here, because that would be funny as hell.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
So
When I get home from school I’ll be like “WHAT THE.” Ah I try to go on the computers at school and see what’s going on.
And no more fake trades scares (Mr. Plank). That scared me last time
FTF: WAATMF (Where Acronyms are too much fun)
At work...
but I’ll try to post any big-move reactions. Have fun musing without me, everyone.
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Leopold to Calgary
D Jordan Leopold going from Avs to Flamers for Lawrence Nycholat, Ryan Wilson, and a 2nd round pick
by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 4, 2009 8:57 AM PST reply actions
Funny
The Flames just picked up Nycholat from the Canucks – all part of the wheeling and dealing.
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Nothing of note yet
Pascal Leclaire from Columbus to Ottawa for Antoine Vermette. Only significance to Sharks fans is speculation that with Vermette gone, Murray will be able to spend enough to sign Neil….that would be a good thing. I don’t even want there to be a possibility of him coming to San Jose
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Morrison claimed by the Stars
just now. bo0o0o
I can't remember the time before I was a Sharks fan. I've always been. I always will be :]
Where did you see that?
Nothing yet on either club’s website, or Puck Daddy.
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Not on NHL.com or TSN.ca
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions
I saw it on the ticker while I was watching NHL Live- TSN reporting it apparently.
ALL DREAMS DIE KIDS NEVER BELIEVE IN ANYTHING.
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I don't see much else out there
Could it be DW is standing pat?
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:24 AM PST up reply actions
Burnside has mentioned it on ESPN’s live blog
by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 4, 2009 9:21 AM PST up reply actions
DW’s best impression of Monty Hall.
Not that I’m rooting for a deal, but if we can fleece someone like Monty Hall does, then I’m all for it.
by Shiromori on Mar 4, 2009 9:11 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
I think it needs one more rec to turn green
someone make it happen
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
Puck Daddy
just posted the Morrison waiver p/u by the Stars
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so did NHL.com
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:23 AM PST up reply actions
Anybody else see Mirtle’s story on buyers/sellers on the front page of NHL.com? About as solid as it gets.
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I'm looking
but can’t find it.
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:30 AM PST up reply actions
Front page, Trade Blog tab. It’s the story entitled, “SB Nation Buyers and Sellers.”
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Thanks Matt
Yeah, seen that
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:43 AM PST up reply actions
Tellqvist to the Sabres
With Ryan Miller out, makes sense.
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TSN is reporting that Calgary is close to getting Jokinen.
That could change the power structure in the West fairly quickly…..
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It certainly makes Calgary
a major player
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:37 AM PST up reply actions
Done deal- Lombardi, a first, and somebody else for Jokinen. TSN called it officially but stated that they need to move somebody else to clear cap space.
Huge deal.
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WOW
Me = frightened. Especially if we fall to second in the conference, and face the Flames in the semifinals. BAD.
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In case you didn't hear...
Tim Connolly is off the trading block – the Sabres inked him to a contract extension.
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When i finally get tsn’s tradecenter feed going, I’ll be able to keep up with you guys
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No doubt
But we’re gonna have to play a whole lot better than last night to do it
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:50 AM PST up reply actions
we’d have to regardless with Detroit on our heels. Even if Calgary didn’t make a major deal, we’d have to step it up soon.
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Exactly
Like tomorrow
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:51 AM PST up reply actions
right
The west was going to be difficult as is, this just makes it a little harder for the Sharks if they falter.
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It becomes absolutely necessary
to return to the type of play we saw in October/November
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:53 AM PST up reply actions
Nokilainen to Bruins
…according to TSN
by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 4, 2009 9:47 AM PST reply actions
Yeah, Nokilainen to Ducks for Montadon
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
WOW
the guys on the NHL network were just discussing how Chicago is very disappointed in Brian Campbell and wish they could move him; and how it’s too difficult to do with the contract they gave him.
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what?
I’d heard rumors of him and the coach having some disagreements, but that’s surprising.
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Yeah
First I heard of it. They said he ‘flashy’ but they are not happy with his defensive performance. Well, DUH…did they scout him before they offered that contract?
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
Apparently not. He’s not bad by any means, but he wasn’t worth what they paid for him.
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Not nearly as good
as Boyle
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
Nice
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:09 AM PST up reply actions
hilarious
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Mar 4, 2009 10:20 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe Campbell was part of the “let’s get bodies in the seats again” movement in Chicago – and it worked.
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from that perspective, he’s been worth a lot to the hawks, but still, I said at the time his contract was too big and I still believe that.
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Absolutely agree
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
Especially when they have to re-up their young guys in three or so years.
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Anyone see on Puck Daddy (quoting someone else)
That the Sharks are the frontfrunners for Jay Bouwmeester?
If so – how do we pay for him?
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No, but
that would certainly be the blockbuster DW is known for
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
just read that
I’m still dubious that Florida moves him, let alone our ability to pay for him.
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Who do we even move- Ehrhoff, Kaspar and a pick? That’s the only one I can think of and seems like Florida could do a lot better.
Unless Michalek is in play. Ay papi!
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Aw man,
I don’t like the idea of Milan in any deal unless the guy coming here goes by Jerome
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
Haha I know, it just seems that he would be the only one involved if the Sharks were “the front runner”
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I wouldn't mind bouwmeester
if the price wasn’t going to be so high
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100 minutes to go!
Just thought I’d put that out there… :-)
Reminder – though we’ll probably hear beforehand, the Bruins are having an official announcement at 1:30pm PST. Considering they’re one of the 3 teams chasing the President’s Trophy, we should keep our eyes on this.
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THIS JUST IN
Boston has acquired San Jose. The two teams have now merged into one UBER team. The league has decided, based on this development, to end the season early and simply hand the Cup to the Bruarks.
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In completely unrelated news, Mark Recchi has just landed in Boston for a player TBA
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Oh good I got his name right.
Hahaha, shuins. That’s a great one.
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Jokinen
Have the Flames already mucked with their roster and officially brought Jokinen on board? Or is everything still waiting on their ability to make cap room for him?
by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 4, 2009 10:25 AM PST reply actions
yeah if’d known it was going to be this quiet, I’d have hit the gym.
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Me too- anytime TSN starts talking about Toskala going on the IR you know it’s pretty slow.
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It was announced who Tampa got for Recchi
They get D Matt Lashoff and F Martins Karsums, while Boston gets a 2010 2nd round pick on top of Mark Recchi.
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That 2nd round pick
Might end being worth more than Recchi….I mean, c’mon…..Tampa?
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
Totally
Meanwhile, Tampa is in a perennial freefall since winning the Cup. Good for the Bruins, bad for hockey in Florida.
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Pollack
said yesterday that his plan was to have live updates from practice, starting at 11 your time. Could be we get some sort of insight into what DW’s planning then?
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One of the things I like about Vesa
is that he always sounds bored. Everything is so matter a fact. “yeah, I hurt, but whatever”
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I really liked Vesa
Maybe I should tone back my love for Bouch….I seem to be a bit of bad luck for our backup goalies
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
Haha agreed
Reporter: “What’s wrong Vesa? Hip, groin?”
Vesa: “Oh I dunno, both. Both is injured for me but whatever.”
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What's up with K
doing all this posting during the school day. I don’t want to hear you getting called in to the principal’s office again!
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Just stopping by to say...
I would approve of an Ehrhoff for JB swap.
Jay to the Bay? Probably not.
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Yeah, that would be
Ehrhoff and and entourage of draft picks and minor leaguers
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
Probably including Couture. Mama bird says “Ut-toh, me no likey.”
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No way in hell then. Not happening. Stay the F away from my baby.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 4, 2009 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
I think the point's moot
NHL live just did something about Philly being the front runner now. I think we had our chance…it’s Philly’s turn. They get 15 minutes then it’ll be someone elses turn to be the ‘front runner’.
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
Guerin to the Pens. Nice deal but whatevs for the Sharks.
Calgary really has been the only Western team to make a splash.
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It’s slow but at least the tradecenter guys are kind of funny
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I'm just now tuning in
The TSN live trade tracker w/ audio (on the right) is pretty cool.
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 11:03 AM PST reply actions
I get the feeling
that all this quiet is due to some massive cell phone radiation going on in GM’s ears. I think we’ll get a flurry of activity in the last 30 minutes. I can see Holland and DW being concerned about what Calgary has pulled off
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TSN thinks DW is looking for a depth forward with the Grier injury.
Only thing is, who do we trade that clears enough cap space to get someone in return?
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Thornton and Patty on the move for future considerations. E5 that mothatrucka.
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I’m sure it’s not too late to do a deal with Dallas to get Morrisson. But I have the feeling their need for a center is greater than ours!
We could send 'em Staubitz
but that would scare the crap out of Ott
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I was bummed they picked him up. That would have been a nice fit for depth.
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NHL live
just reported that Gaborik is on the block, in play.
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you don't think
Calgary still has room under their cap, do you?
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
TSN said that a team can’t make a move that puts them over the cap even for a minute, so they seem to be just under. That being said, if they wanted to pick someone up, they’d have to move some salary.
I think Gaborik is way out of the equation for Calgary if that’s what you were asking. Columbus would get a whole lot scarier with him though and they have room. Doubt it happens though, just throwing stuff around during a pretty underwhelming deadline day.
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No matter where he goes
He’ll only be dangerous for about 8 periods before he’s hurt again
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
Not lately
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
No sir, and Pollak hasn’t updated anything either.
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Yeah, what's up with that?
All he has to do is write….it’s not like he’s gotta find a picture of Segal, or Sharkie reviewing the troops
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Or drinking himself into a stupor. Don’t forget that one sir.
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There is that
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
does this count?
2:07 – Darren Dreger – “…. San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings expected to fight it out for Chris Neil…”
by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 4, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
I'm reading that too
Good for the Cats
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
NHL.com also
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
I love this 'warrior' talk about Billy G.
I’m amused, given his less than warrior like performance for SJ
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 11:21 AM PST reply actions
More like the invisible man
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
i’m checking in with the Red Wings blog right now and there is 1 guy just talking to himself
I don't like you Detroit.
must be nice
to be that confident
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
17 minutes to go!
I’m on lunch break for 30 minutes – then I have lunch duty for 30 minutes. All told – 1 hour to fart around looking at trade stuff.
Guerin to the Pens for a conditional draft pick… hmmm. He should just be happy he’s off the island. “Survivor – Nassau Coliseum.”
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I was having similar thoughts. I was also wondering how guys who get traded for a low price feel.
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Unless they harbor delusions of grandeur
I’m sure they’re aware that it’s not always indicative of their abilities, but more a sign of the market and the demand for the role they play.
But I can imagine some guys saying “Wait, what?I was traded for THAT guy? I don’t even know. who. that. is. Oh come ooooon”
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Speaking of
there was a feature on the Giants website about the guy who was traded for 10 bats. Ended up ODing on about 5 different drugs a couple years after…
by Chicago Shark on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
And then of course
The Jets sent Draper to the Red Wings for ONE DOLLAR haha
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, just about happy hour
nap time. The best part about being old and retired
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
It’s a testament to today’s lack of deals that TSN is spending more than twenty seconds on this deal.
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Antropov to the Rangers- he’s a solid addition to that team.
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Too little too late
I’m afraid for the Rangers
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
So ... this means Sharks are happy with their team as it stands?
yes??
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Mar 4, 2009 11:49 AM PST reply actions
I don't think that necessarily true
I just think there wasn’t room under the cap to do much. We pretty much beat all the possibilities up yesterday and it seemed to me there wasn’t going to be much except in waiver pick ups for us.
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Best ever record for the Sharks...
don’t be too hard on them.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 4, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Best ever pace*. Still some games left to play there son ;)
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Sorry, work posting…
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
I meant to include at this point… don’t yank my jank please lol.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Letting the injury riddled Stars push you around on home ice doesn’t inspire much confidence for overcoming playoff demons.
The Wings got pasted the other night, then pasted right back the next game. I’d like some more of that spirit.
great perspective to have,
but with the production our third line lately, it is just not going to cut it in my opinion, if we keep it up we will bow out in the second round again
I don't like you Detroit.
It looks like that’s the case, but deals sometimes trickle through after the 12 PM cut off. I remember last year (granted the league office was backed up with deals) some trades were breaking at 1 PM. It all really depends on how many deals get faxed to the office in the next twn minutes.
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Which I guess means...
The Panthers are buyers and not sellers?
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Puck Daddy is lagging today
NHL.com reported that at 2:30
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Yeah, I had that feeling
I’m in class right now (rainy day lunch), so I can’t put the volume on. Going with TSN’s tracker, and whatever Wysh comes up with.
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in five minutes
I’m hitting the gym. I can catch any late deals when I get back.
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Other than he seems to think something is going on
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
too vague .. all guess-work really
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by ang6666 on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Oh well, perhaps I can dream of something good happening.
Later y’all
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I'll be back in an hour or so....
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
Yawn
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by Dave Valentine on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
Question
What does everyone think will happen to Pepe Lemieux, after being a healthy scratch in two of the last three games?
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adios amigo
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by ang6666 on Mar 4, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Pepe isn’t an impact player, so I don’t particularly care. He’s there to provide energy and work the locker room to supposedly not let the team play listlessly (ahem).
depends whether we get healthy or not and if we make trades.
right now it seems apparent he will stay with the plethora of injuries just my opinion though.
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No sir, it doesn’t seem like it. Something may trickle through but who knows.
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Panthers declare J-Bo not going anywhere
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM PST reply actions
Abandon ship! Abandon ship!
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:00 PM PST reply actions
The TSN audio team sounded an alarm to mark the hour
And they were saying “No, no need to evacuate…it’s just to signal the deadline”
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
As CT pointed out below, an air raid siren
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Alright
the air raid siren has sounded, I’m hitting the gym
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Moore has been dealt but they don't know where
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:04 PM PST reply actions
To Buffalo for a 2nd
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
What? Neil rfemains in Ottawa
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:09 PM PST reply actions
Off the topic (but bad news)
Detroit can take over the NHL lead tonight if they beat Colorado. Of course, we have games in hand – but this is BAD.
Need for Sharks to improve their game = GINORMOUS.
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If they beat Colorado? More like when...
The Avalanche are so very bad. They’ll need a godly performance from Budaj or Raycroft. Go go Colorado!
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone else a bit concerned about Calgary now?
Nobody knows how Jokinen will do in the playoffs, since he’s never been, but Calgary’s offense is better this year, they’ve got another weapon, they’re still tough as nails, and their goalie’s made a run before at the Cup.
All the more reason to lock up #1 in the West, so Detroit has to get head-shotted all to hell before us.
Talking heads say Detroit is still the team to beat
And that Calgary is not on their level, nor SJ for that matter – but they just got a bit closer, creating three legit powerhouses in the West
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Don't agree, don't disagree
The Wings goaltending is really unpredictable. Anything can happen in a 7 game series, and if Osgood or Conklin has a bad game or two in that stretch (which they’ve done plenty of times so far this year), that could be that.
But, the Wings rebound better than any team in the league. It’s hateful. It’s true.
If the Sharks can keep their collective heads screwed on straight, they can take any team in the league over 7 games. But they’re getting worse at consistent play, not better.
I'll second that
one forward may spark some more offense, but Calgary is a notoriously low-scoring team. I think it would take more than one forward to greatly change that. But then again, I’m not a GM, analyst, or any other type of individual qualified to make that assessment.
by Chicago Shark on Mar 4, 2009 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
update
To Florida:
Steve Eminger
To Tampa Bay:
Noah Welch
3rd round pick
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:33 PM PST reply actions
(yawn) Thanks though – I’m not seeing that on my tracker, but I trust you ;-)
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Kyle on the Broad Street Bullies, with Daniel Carcillo… wow.
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I'm happy for K-Mac
and I’m glad he went East, in case his knees allow him to still throw a nasty hipcheck
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
I'm happy someone took him
I was hoping he’d get back to the NHL this season
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Hmmm...
still don’t know if he’ll make it back up to the show.
If he does, go K-Mac.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 4, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
I was thinking that too
wasn’t it you who said yesterday that he had some sort of back injury that had kept him pretty inactive this season down there? Still, I’d love to see him get some more time in.
by Chicago Shark on Mar 4, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
It was the hand, but he’s had knee and back injuries the last few years. Lost a step or ten, but good luck to him.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 4, 2009 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
THIS one is interesting only because I follow the ECHL Stockton Thunder
Columbus acquires goalie Kevin Lalande for a 4th round pick. That leaves division rival Las Vegas with just Fisher between the pipes (for now). Fish is an Oiler prospect who used to play for Stockton but was reassigned to Vegas. And I’m sure you’re all enthralled lol
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:40 PM PST reply actions
Not to go too OT, but rumor has it...
The Oilers contract with the Thunder expires at the end of the season. The Sharks current ‘AA’ affiliate, the Phoenix Roadrunners, may be on the verge of folding. San Jose is looking to partner with Stockton for next year. All hearsay at this point, but interesting nonetheless. It would be nice for SJ to keep a couple prospects within an hours drive.
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
WHOAH- MOEN AND HUSKINS TO SAN JOSE.
NOT SURE WHO YET.
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DUDE OMG WTF
that’s crazy
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
I'll laugh if it's Cheechoo
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
WHOA
And now I’m back to teaching…. dangit! Text me, Plank!
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TSN- I’m currently lishening to shuckerin shukatav Bryan Mushay shalk about hish Shenators.
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Anyone know anything about those guys? I know relatively little about these guys.
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I hate to lose Bonino
That kids been money at BU. I’m not too bummed about losing Timo, given the Sharks panache for drafting and developing goaltending prospects.
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
For some background info
Here’s Bonino’s Terrier profile and Timo’s Hockey Database stats
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
Any details on the conditional pick?
by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 4, 2009 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
912K cap hit and 625K cap hit,
couldn’t be cheec, i’m thinking goc and kaspar anyone else want to take a shot
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Cap space??
Does the math make sense or are we going to need to get rid of someone on the roster still?
does McLaren going to Philly clear up a lot o’ cash?
(That may have been covered already… I’m late to the game)
On his Wiki page it says
his salary does not affect the San Jose Sharks’ salary cap as long as he remains in Worcester.
Nope
Since he was at Woosta his salary didn’t count against our cap. I’m not sure we have the space for the additions…
Isn't Huskins
injured or something with a broken foot? That would seem to be long term IR which wouldn’t affect the cap true?
really?
If signed player’s amounts don’t count against the cap, that makes the Avery in Dallas thing make less sense. Why let him get claimed and have to have half of his salary on tap for the cap if they could have buried him in the minors for a 100% savings? Maybe 2 million for the next three years is worth it to be rid of him.
just a tangent…
I like Moen! I think he always shows up to play the sharks, and even has a couple of goals against us.
I’m not sure about huskins, as in I havent seen his numbers.
But does this look like Anaheim isnt going to be making a push? They have been one of the more active teams in the West, but it seems like they are building for future seasons rather than this one.
whats the point in adding huskins i don't get that but i'm happy about moen
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Depth D-man perhaps?
Some don’t like Semenov as the 7th defenseman, so could be one of the reasons
by Chicago Shark on Mar 4, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions
I agree, he's much improved since the beginning of the season
but I think there are plenty of people out there who would say that it’s worth having another option. Again, just conjecture…I’m sure DW will have an answer soon enough for us
by Chicago Shark on Mar 4, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
Huskins is on the IR. I dont know what his injury is but he has only played 30 ish games this year. we probably just took him as part of the trade. How do IR wages count against the cap?
This seems especially smart considering the jump in salary that Pickle and crankshaft will start taking up. Seems to make it easier to move a guy like Ehrhoff or Semenov to make room next season.
I'd love for Earl to chime in
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by SwisherThresher on Mar 4, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
Too bad...
we didn’t get Moen in time for him to see his buddy Ott again last night.
by Swift Kick in the Goc on Mar 4, 2009 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
This one's kind of odd
Tampa Bay acquired Richard Petiot from Toronto for Olaf Kolzig, Jamie Heward and Andy Rogers.
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