The Leafs have assigned Nikolai Kulemin and Anton Stralman to the Marlies to get in some ice time during the break. Since returning to the AHL after his NHL stint, Pens' goalie John Curry is 11-3-0. In January, his GAA in the AHL is 2.09 and his SP is .927. He deserves to be Fleury's backup [...]
Sergei Gonchar is scheduled to return in about seven weeks, however he is so far ahead of schedule that there are rumors that he could be back in four. The NHLPA has voted unanimously to not reopen the CBA and let it run its course for another two years. NHL teams are pretty liberal with [...]
The Panthers have been incredible since the turn of the calendar year. Last night’s loss against the Dallas Stars was their first regulation defeat in 2009, going 5-1-3 in January. Over that period, they have averaged exactly four goals a game, while allowing just over three against. David Booth has led the way with 16 points in his last 12 games. While Nathan Horton had 11 points in ten games and Stephen Weiss recorded 11 points in his last 13 games.
The Sens have waived Martin Gerber today. I would think the Isles are candidates to pick him up. If they don't, then clearly they want to tank. I failed to mention this morning, but I assume you already know, that Daniel Briere is undergoing another groin/abdomen surgery. He will be shelved for 2-4 weeks. Hopefully that [...]
Dobber's 2009 Midseason Guide is ready for immediate download. BUY NOW. According to Aaron Portzline's Blog , Kristian Huselius suffered a cut wrist and will not play tonight. Apparently, his arms were hanging over the boards and it looks as though Rick Nash jumped the boards and his skate cut him. He played with stitches, [...]
Dobber's 2009 Midseason Guide is ready for immediate download. BUY NOW. Pascal Leclaire will undergo surgery on his ankle and will be sidelined until the end of March. Meanwhile Steve Mason is battling back spasms and will miss the Young Stars Game this weekend. Evgeni Artyukhin was given a two-game suspension by the NHL for a [...]
Dobber's 2009 Midseason Guide is ready for immediate download. BUY NOW. TB claimed d-man Cory Murphy off of re-entry waivers, meaning they will share his salary with Florida. He will man the power play with Steve Eminger and that will set Meszaros and Ranger on the second unit where they belong. The only value that changes [...]
S’il avait passé au travers du processus de ballotage, il y avait une bonne chance que Rich Peverley passe sa carrière dans les mineures, se retrouvant constamment dans les 20 meilleurs marqueurs de la AHL. Il aurait rejoint les Jason Krog, Darren Haydar, Keith Aucoin – la liste est longue lorsque nous mentionnons des vedettes de la AHL qui n’ont jamais percé dans la LNH.
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Had he slipped through waivers, there was a better than even chance that Rich Peverley would find himself to be a career minor leaguer, consistently in the Top 20 in AHL scoring. He would join the likes of Jason Krog, Darren Haydar, Keith Aucoin – the list goes on when speaking of AHL superstars who never really cracked the NHL.
Dobber's 2009 Midseason Guide is ready for immediate download. BUY NOW. Matt Lombardi has six points in his last five contests. He is lining up with Iginla and Cammalleri, which obviously shoots up his short-term fantasy value. He has the potential to be a long-term asset as well, given that he is still just 26. Daymond [...]
