NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours

[Shep]

Ottawa is going to be soooooooo bad for the next couple of years.

I don't think they are quite that bad, they cap space to work with in the offseason, and a very strong stable of youth: Erik Karlsson, Jared Cowen, Robin Lehner, David Rundblad, Patrick Wiercoch, Jakob Silfverberg, and now two first rounders. Not to mention a pre-existing core of: Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza, Milan Michalek, and Sergei Gonchar. They aren't far removed from being a strong team, certainly not as bad off as we were a couple of seasons ago (with no top end NHL talent [save for Kaberle] or top prospects).

No goaltending.

Alfredsson also only has a couple more seasons left in him. Once they are ready to compete again, he'll be retired.

[MSP4LYFE]

No goaltending.

Alfredsson also only has a couple more seasons left in him. Once they are ready to compete again, he'll be retired.

Lehner has potential in that role, and Alfredsson is a very valuable trading chip if Ottawa opts to trade him.

[Lee]

http://ow.ly/i/849H

^^ Josh Harding on the ice in full gear for the first time since his injury.

[Chuck Norris]

No goaltending.

Alfredsson also only has a couple more seasons left in him. Once they are ready to compete again, he'll be retired.

Lehner has potential in that role, and Alfredsson is a very valuable trading chip if Ottawa opts to trade him.

TSN reported that Ottawa has stated that the only untouchables on the team are Eriksson & Alfie. Everyone else is fair game for trade talks.

[Shep]

I fucking hope Spezza is moved for another pool I'm in.

I highly highly doubt that though.

[bills09]

No goaltending.

Alfredsson also only has a couple more seasons left in him. Once they are ready to compete again, he'll be retired.

Lehner has potential in that role, and Alfredsson is a very valuable trading chip if Ottawa opts to trade him.

TSN reported that Ottawa has stated that the only untouchables on the team are Eriksson & Alfie. Everyone else is fair game for trade talks.

you mean Erik Karlsson

[Chuck Norris]

No goaltending.

Alfredsson also only has a couple more seasons left in him. Once they are ready to compete again, he'll be retired.

Lehner has potential in that role, and Alfredsson is a very valuable trading chip if Ottawa opts to trade him.

TSN reported that Ottawa has stated that the only untouchables on the team are Eriksson & Alfie. Everyone else is fair game for trade talks.

you mean Erik Karlsson

Thats what I meant lol. Woops.

[Scott]

Peter Forsberg will make his debut tonight and play LW with Matt Duchene and Milan Hejduk. On my 1st wedding anniversary too

http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/ar ... ear-hiatus

[inferno31]

Gus under goes another ablation

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that goaltender Jonas Gustavsson underwent a minor heart ablation procedure today in London, Ontario. The determination to have the procedure was made after Gustavsson was examined Friday by the same medical specialists that treated him in the first half of the 2009-10 season. He can begin workouts in seven days.

Gustavsson was assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL) for conditioning purposes on February 4. His conditioning assignment has been suspended and he has been placed on Injured Reserve.

Congrats Scott on the anniversary.

[Scott]

RoR was a late scratch last night. A lot of rumors floating around that he could be traded! C'mon Burkie..

[MSP4LYFE]

RoR was a late scratch last night. A lot of rumors floating around that he could be traded! C'mon Burkie..

I'd be all over that, but he's not a fit here with Bozak in the fold, I also doubt the Avs are dumb enough to trade such a motivated and defensively responsible centerman.

[Scott]

I agree Kareem, it was more wishful thinking then anything lol

[Shep]

Dallas Stars sign Jason Williams

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/stars/po ... n-williams

The Stars have signed free agent forward Jason Williams to a contract for the remainder of the season. Here's the release from the team:

The Dallas Stars announced today that the NHL club has agreed to terms with forward Jason Williams on a free agent contract for the remainder of the season. The deal is a two-way contract ($500,000/$105,000). Williams is expected to practice with the Stars today and be available for Sunday's home game vs. Columbus.

[Scott]

Mike Green hurt again. Inner ear trauma.

http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capit ... n-ear-head

[bills09]

Leafs acquire Aaron Voros from Anaheim for a conditional 7th

[Scott]

Dustin Byfuglien signs an extension. 5 years/$26 million. 5.2 cap hit per season if you are not a mathematician.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=353985

[Nick]

lol... 26million/5 years = 5.2 annual cap hit.

They better hope the first third of the season was the player Big Buff is, that's serious payment for his recent (past 20 games?) play.

[Lee]

Twitter is buzzing that Kaberle waived his NTC to go to Boston.

[Scott]

lol... 26million/5 years = 5.2 annual cap hit.

They better hope the first third of the season was the player Big Buff is, that's serious payment for his recent (past 20 games?) play.

Bad contract imo.. take Buffy's shot away you take him away. Absolute liability in the D zone.

[Nick]

lol... 26million/5 years = 5.2 annual cap hit.

They better hope the first third of the season was the player Big Buff is, that's serious payment for his recent (past 20 games?) play.

Bad contract imo.. take Buffy's shot away you take him away. Absolute liability in the D zone.

I agree Scott, he's 3.25-4.35 range... so many flaws in his game, but he does have wicked physical skillz.