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Blues sign 5 more, lose rights to former second round pick |
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Written by REBELMUSIC
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Saturday, 02 June 2007 |
The Blues have announced the signing of
two 2006 second-round draft picks in forward Patrik Berglund and defenseman Jonas Junland, as well as forward Nikolai Lemtyugov, a 7th-round pick in 2005.
They also announced the signings of two SM-liiga (Finland) players, goalie Juuso Riksman, 30, and forward Martin Kariya, 25, the brother of NHL superstar Paul Kariya. Funny fact: the team that Kariya was playing for in the FNL was also named the Blues.
Fans will be less pleased to hear that the team was unable to come to terms with their 2005 2nd-round pick Scott Jackson, defenseman, and will lose his rights. Jackson will re-enter the draft.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 02 June 2007 )
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Murray: "I'm not sure that we'll see 3 1st round draft picks on the part of the Blues" |
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Written by BringBackZezel
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Thursday, 31 May 2007 |
From a radio interview on 1380 ESPN:
-"We have a need up the middle" - They'll be looking for help @ center.
-Willing to trade @ the draft...but would be looking for players with longevity, meaning they'll want young players.
-"I'm not sure that we'll see 3 1st round draft picks on the part of the Blues" - moves likely.
-'a player with a larger contract could be moved'
-He talked about continuing to build even via trade and signing. He seems to be lobbying for getting NHL players, but only if they're young enough to help in the long term.
He again emphasized the need for better play from the center position.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 May 2007 )
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Sidney Crosby named Pens' Captain |
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Written by BringBackZezel
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Thursday, 31 May 2007 |
Well it took an extra couple years for it to happen, but Sidney Crosby is finally Captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
There's no quesiton that he's the most talented player on the team, and will likely soon be stocking his trophy cabinet with a Hart, but the question is whether or not the team is best off with him as Captain. Most team personalities are shaped by their Captains, as was the case for most real successful Captains such as Steve Yzerman and Mark Messier.
I still hear too much complaining from Crosby about cheap shots to be convinced that his personality is ready to be THE guy to look up to on that team, but I can't blame them for putting his name back in the papers and trying to sell some more season tickets right now.
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Chicago deciding between Turris, Kane, and vanRiemsdyk for #1 overall |
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Written by BringBackZezel
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Thursday, 31 May 2007 |
Sportsnet.ca is reporting that Chicago has narrowed down their choices for the #1 overall pick this year to Kyle Turris, Patrick Kane or James vanRiemsdyk.
VanRiemsdyk is probably a stretch @ #1 overall, but we are talking about Chicago here....
This will likely mean that the Flyers will go with either Kane, Turris or Jakub Voracek, that is unless Montreal is serious about their rumored attempts to move up to the #2 spot to draft Angelo Esposito.
Blues Spin:
That rumored trade would be the best case scenario for the Blues, as it would mean more and more talented forwards are dropping to the point where they might be able to trade up and land someone of elite talent like a Voracek.
They might also look towards Alexei Cherepanov, as his stock is dropping based almost entirely on the lack of a transfer agreement between Russia and the NHL....but he's already being mentioned with the likes of Ovechkin, Kovalchuk, Malkin, and Bure.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 May 2007 )
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Strickland: Blues to offer Tkachuk 2 year deal. |
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Written by BringBackZezel
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Tuesday, 29 May 2007 |
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In his interview on 1380 AM in St. Louis, Andy Strickland reported that the Blues are preparing a 2 year deal for Tkachuk. No word on annual compensation, but he did also hint that resigning Bill Guerin would be unlikely.
If it's a 2 year, $4M deal, that's not too bad, but we're worried that it'll be closer to Weight's 2 year, $7M deal, which is way too much to be paying for someone of Tkachuk or Weight's abilities at this point in their careers.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 May 2007 )
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Written by BringBackZezel
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Friday, 25 May 2007 |
The charges were Conspiracy to Promote Gambling and Promoting Gambling.
Apparently no bets were taken on hockey games, and we're told that similar charges usually don't result in jail time for first time offenders.
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Brian Leetch officially retires. |
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Written by BringBackZezel
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Thursday, 24 May 2007 |
18 seasons.
1028 points.
10 All-star appearances.
2 Norris Trophies.
1 Calder Trophy.
1 Stanley Cup.
1 Conn Smythe Trophy.
Mr Leetch, the Hall of Fame eagerly awaits you.
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Written by BringBackZezel
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Thursday, 24 May 2007 |
Daniel Briere says that if he has his druthers he would stay in Buffalo, but what professional athlete entering UFA status wouldn't say that?
Buffalo is going to have issues keeping either Briere or fellow Sabre UFA Chris Drury. We fully expect Briere to be playing elsewhere come next season.
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ESPN staff's '08-'09 predictions
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