Comments on: New lines, new power play, old acquaintance

By: ranallo10 (in AT)

ranallo10 (in AT) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:44:06 +0000

that was supposed to say “see that [pick] dealt”

By: ranallo10 (in AT)

ranallo10 (in AT) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:51:20 +0000

I’d like to see that deal (and maybe a prospect) dealt for the rights to one of the top RFAs this season. Zherdev is one person I like that’s an RFA…I’m sure I could come up with a better list.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:28:48 +0000

The Latest on the ownership turmoil, from the AJC:

“The ongoing ownership dispute between the Hawks and Thrashers partners wrapped up in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Thursday. But lawyers will return on May 8 to make their final arguments before the judge makes his decision. That probably will take several additional weeks.

No matter which side the judge favors, an appeal is expected. The proceedings could leave the ownership of the professional teams and Philips Arena operating rights in limbo for another year or so.”

Let me translate that into plain English. “Waddell is staying, barring something unforeseen.” And next year … will be exactly like the previous two seasons. But it WILL BE another “rung” in the ladder of climbing back to a position of playoff contendership. Hopefully, we get Tavares or Hedman this Summer, and Waddell really does convert that 2nd round pick from Montreal into a high-end Tier II forward.

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:08:14 +0000

Canuck,

Perrin is a 33-year-old career minor-leaguer, lucky to be in the NHL, who was 3rd scorer on a loser team last year.

By: shoot it

shoot it — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:31:59 +0000

Don’t forget the effort by Valabik. He had a very strong game. Great passing. Showed some very good speedas well.

By: stale farts

stale farts — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:28:48 +0000

Great game, good job to Bogosian. This kid will be our number 1 D man next season. Whether they are playing for jobs or not, I really like the team coming together as a “team”. Nice to see guys standing up for each other, that was missing at the start of this season and almost all of last season. I think many of the “passengers” are gone, Perrin is the only guy left who fits that description. Any word on “who” will be his replacement if the injury is serious ? I wish Hoffman could get a cup of coffee here.

By: squawksmcgrew

squawksmcgrew — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:10:41 +0000

Did I miss something or was there any reason the Habs were mugging Perrin? He got absolutely hammered every shift. Did they figure nobody would come to his defense?

Great game by the Thrashers. THAT’S the kind of intensity I pay to see (and glad I did)

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:01:22 +0000

Looks like all the ref did was prove Exelby was right.

By: mknobler

mknobler — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:54:07 +0000

Ex got the unsportsmanlike conduct, he said, for bumping into some Montreal players as he left the ice after the second period. He said the real genesis of the penalty was that he accused the ref of playing favorites early in the game and the ref was getting even with him for that.

By: Nikita

Nikita — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:34:14 +0000

Sorry, hockey. NHLNetwork cut off my game, actually,