Sykora Finally Free from Tyranical Benching
Earlier today, the Minnesota Wild placed veteran winger Petr Sykora on waivers, leaving this reporter wondering what is next for the Stanley Cup champion.
Categories: Atlantic, Eastern Conference, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, NHLHS Features, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Northeast, Northwest, Pacific, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Rumors, Western Conference Tags: Andrei Kostitsyn, Chris Kunitz, Garth Snow, James Sheppard, Luca Caputi, Martin Havlat, Mathieu Darche, Minnesota Wild, Petr Prucha, Petr Sykora, Robbie Earl, Todd Richards
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Categories: Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, NHLHS Features, Northeast, Northwest, Trade Rumors, Western Conference Tags: Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Sheldon Souray
Possible Scenarios with Mathieu Schneider Placed on Waivers
Earlier today, the Vancouver Canucks placed veteran defenseman Mathieu Schneider on waivers. Team 1040 AM Vancouver interviewed head coach Alain Vigneault about the team’s recent play and their decision to place him on waivers.
Both the Canucks and Schneider mutually felt waivers was the best route to take. According to reports the team attempted to trade the veteran for the past month, but there were no buyers.
In this cap constrained era of the new NHL his hefty cap hit of 2.75 million is quite the amount to absorb, so most teams should pass on a waiver claim. Now, the speculation changes to the veteran getting put on re-entry waivers, in which a team would absorb roughly a 1.25 million cap hit. Let the rumors begin as to which GM decides to pick up the phone and contact Canucks GM Mike Gillis should he place Schneider on re-entry waivers. As a veteran of 22 seasons and experienced powerplay quarterback, the 40-year-old could help a team in need of depth.
A brief run down as to who might go after his services should he go on re-entry waivers:
Categories: Atlantic, Buffalo Sabres, Eastern Conference, Montreal Canadiens, Northeast, Northwest, Pacific, Phoenix Coyotes, Southeast, Trade Rumors, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference Tags: Alain Vigneault, Anders Eriksson, Bruno Gervais, Buffalo Sabres, Freddie Meyer, Mark Streit, Mathieu Schneider, Mike Gillis, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
Doomsday in Philthadelphia
The newest question circulating around Flyer nation is…
When will Peter Laviolette step down from being the coach?
Signs of frustration are apparent, and rightfully so. So, if the fans are that frustrated, you can imagine how the organization must feel. Replacing a coach usually is the first attempt to problems within a team. So when the Flyers handed Stevens a pink slip and hired Laviolette quickly signing him to a three-year contract, a fix was expected.
So Flyers nation, we can all understand frustration, but let’s get a grip. Is there a way for GM Paul Holmgren to right the ship and avoid a season like 2006-07? Hopefully, but I don’t think it will be either certain or quick.
I caught a story today over at Habs Inside/Out, which they reported a rumor that might make a lot of sense for both clubs involved. Of course, if this trade was close to happening, it might not go down as such now due to last night’s Flyer game. Regardless, the trade rumored is…
Categories: Atlantic, Eastern Conference, Montreal Canadiens, Northeast, Philadelphia Flyers, Trade Rumors Tags: Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Carey Price, Hal Gill, Jaroslav Halak, Jeff Carter, Simon Gagne, Tomas Plekanec
Rumors Surround City of Brotherly Love
At this point the Flyers are one of the hottest topics in the league. The team constructed to be a cup contender currently sits tenth in the Eastern Conference with 31 points in 31 games and two points back of a playoff berth.
TSN reported earlier today that the Flyers are working on a deal that for Montreal backup Jaroslav Halak. With Cedrik Desjardins performing at an elite level in the AHL with four shutouts in 14 games the loss of Halak may not hurt as bad. Still GM Bob Gainey has his back against the wall as it was confirmed the 24-year-old requested a trade. Combine that with a crowded goalie market and we are left with what? That’s right a second round pick.
The Flyers are certainly not going to move a top prospect, so rest easy Flyers fans there will be no moving Claude Giroux or James van Riemsdyk. Perhaps the Habs can fetch a player like Mika Pyorala or David Laliberte plus a pick but the longer they wait the more attractive other goalies look. Combine that with the Flyers claiming Michael Leighton and you have a team that actually may stand pat.
Categories: Atlantic, Eastern Conference, Montreal Canadiens, Northeast, Philadelphia Flyers, Trade Rumors Tags: Bob Gainey, Cedrik Desjardins, Claude Giroux, David Laliberte, James van Riemsdyk, Jaroslav Halak, Jeff Carter, Jerry Brennan, Michael Leighton, Mika Pyorala, Scott Hartnell, The Philly Four, Tiger Woods
