Posts Tagged Chris Neil

Roster notes: waivers, Jets claim Peluso, Kovalchuk, Visnovsky, Etem, Gibson, Bodie, Parent, Rosehill and Maple Leafs

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News on January 17th, 2013

  • Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Ilya Kovalchuk was back on the ice with the Devils today.

    “I never thought about wanting to stay because I have a contract,” he said. “How could I stay (there) when I have a contract here?”

    Kovalchuk said all the talk about him wanting to stay in the KHL were from the Russian media and not from something he said.

    “I don’t know where you read all those comments but I have a contract here, and in the KHL they have a rule that as soon as the lockout ends, we come back, so nobody has a choice,” he said.

    He added that reports that Russian president Vladimir Putin offered him a bunch of money to stay in Russia were “not true.”

  • Eric Stephens via twitter: Ducks are sending right winger Emerson Etem back to the AHL and goalie John Gibson back to Kitchener of the OHL.

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Doan rumor update … Stars expect Morrow to be with team next year … Neil gets 3 year extension … Blues sign Langenbrunner

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on July 11th, 2012

  • Fox Sports Arizona via twitter: Shane Doan’s agent said if they don’t have an answer by July 16th (regarding Phoenix situation), they may get serious with regards to other offers.
  • Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Doan’s familiarity with the Rangers coaching staff could help lead them to being one of his preferred landing spots. Doan has a history with all 4 of their coaches and has a long friendship with their assistant GM/coach Jim Schoenfeld. The Rangers signed Jeff Halpren to a 1 year deal worth $700,000.
  • Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs are one of a dozen teams that are have made calls on Shane Doan. The Blackhawks, Red Wings and Canucks are thought to be the leaders. Others to have made a pitch are: Blues, Canadiens, Penguins, Flyers, Rangers, Jets and Kings.
  • Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: It’s hard to see a scenario where Doan is willing to settle for less than the $4.55 million he’s been getting annually. The Canucks are currently at $67.2 million, and are able to exceed the $70.2 million cap by 10% in the summer. Their number will drop if/when they trade Roberto Luongo. The Canucks are a contender and Doan is from Western Canada. Doan has a relationship with Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman.
  • Jason Bothchord of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks are one of many teams interested in Doan. 2-3 warrant serious interest, and location, management, players and Stanley Cup chances will be factors according to Doan’s agent Terry Bross. Doan could get offers in the 4 or 5 year range, worth $5-6 million.
  • Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Dallas Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said yesterday that he’s had talks with Brenden Morrow, and that he expects him to be a big part of the Stars next season. There has been speculation that Morrow could be traded after the signings of Ray Whitney and Jaromir Jagr. Morrow’s spot on the roster could be on the 3rd line.

    “There’s nothing written in stone, so I’m not saying he would play there, but I also think that he could play a very important part of our team in a role like that,” Nieuwendyk said. “He would bring a lot of the grit that we need there, and I still think would play in a role that would allow him to score some goals. It would also allow him to maybe stay fresher.”

    Morrow wants to stay a Star, and talks about the speculation:

    “You asked me: Do I want to be a Dallas Star, and the answer is definitely yes,” Morrow said. “If they want to trade me or they indicate to me that they don’t want me, then obviously I don’t want to be there or stand in their way. But, until they say that they want to trade me or ask me to waive my no-trade clause, then I’m excited to be on the team and I’m ready to get going next season.”

  • Mike Brophy of Sportsnet.ca: So the Leafs could be comfortable going with James Reimer and Ben Scrivens if they can’t land Roberto Luongo or any other capable veteran. Despite saying initially that they needed veteran, Burke has been backpedaling. Who will step forward to take the reins as the #1 has yet to be determined.
  • Don Brennan via twitter: The Senators have signed Chris Neil to a 3 year contract extension, believed to be worth $5.75 million.

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Players who have taken the most boarding penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on May 23rd, 2012

Next up in our look at 2011-12 penalties, are boarding leaders.

Prior lists are Charging, Fighting majors and total penalties.

Rk Player Team Pos
GP
PIM
Boarding
T1 Derek Dorsett Blue Jackets RW
77
235
5
Luca Sbisa Ducks D
80
66
5
T3 Bryan Bickell Blackhawks LW
71
48
4
Zack Smith Senators LW
81
98
4
Blake Geoffrion Canadiens LW
35
27
4
Jarret Stoll Kings C
78
60
4
Alex Burmistrov Jets C
76
42
4
T8 Cody McLeod Avalanche LW
75
164
3
Matt Martin Islanders LW
80
121
3
Chris Neil Senators RW
72
178
3
David Backes Blues C
82
101
3
Kyle Brodziak Wild C
82
66
3
Krys Barch Panthers RW
51
114
3
Eric Boulton Devils LW
51
115
3
Andy Sutton Oilers D
52
80
3
Brian Boyle Rangers C
82
59
3
Andrew Desjardins Sharks C
76
47
3
Warren Peters Wild C
58
54
3
Maxime Talbot Flyers C
81
59
3
Ryan Callahan Rangers RW
76
61
3
Bobby Ryan Ducks LW
82
53
3
T22 46 players are tied with 2 boarding penalties
Sources: Gus Katsaros (twitter) and CBSsports.

 

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Most Fighting Majors During the 2011-12 NHL Season

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on May 17th, 2012

Here is a list of the of NHL players with the most fighting majors this season.

Only 2 players, Brandon Prust and Shawn Thornton, hit the 20 fight total this year. 23 players had 10 or more fights.

Rk Player Team
GP
PIM
Fighting Majors
T1 Brandon Prust Rangers
82
156
20
Shawn Thornton Bruins
81
154
20
3 Derek Dorsett Blue Jackets
77
235
19
T4 Zenon Konopka Senators
55
193
18
Jared Boll Blue Jackets
54
126
18
6 Cody McLeod Avalanche
75
164
17
T7 Zac Rinaldo Flyers
66
232
15
Matt Martin Islanders
80
121
15
Brad Staubitz Canadiens
62
121
15
10 Tim Jackman Flames
75
94
14
T11 Ryan Reaves Blues
60
124
13
Mike Rupp Rangers
60
97
13
T13 Stu Bickel Rangers
51
108
12
Krys Barch Panthers
51
114
12
T15 Matt Hendricks Capitals
78
95
11
Chris Thorburn Jets
72
83
11
George Parros Ducks
46
85
11
Jamal Mayers Blackhawks
81
91
11
T19 Chris Neil Senators
72
178
10
Wayne Simmonds Flyers
82
114
10
Kyle Clifford Kings
81
123
10
Gregory Campbell Bruins
78
80
10
Mike Brown Maple Leafs
50
74
10
T24 Ryane Clowe Sharks
76
97
9
Eric Boulton Devils
51
115
9
B.J. Crombeen Blues
40
71
9
Cam Janssen Devils
48
75
9
Jake Dowell Stars
52
53
9
T29 9 Players tied with 8 fighting majors
Sources: Gus Katsaros (twitter) and CBSsports.

 

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Players who have taken the most penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on May 16th, 2012

Here is the first installment of our look into penalties committed during the 2011-12 NHL season. This list contains the players who have taken the most penalties year.

Every day or 2 we’ll bring you the top list of penalties committed for each type of penalty. Next up will be fighting majors.


Rk Player Team Pos
GP
Pen
PIM
1 Derek Dorsett Blue Jackets RW
77
65
235
2 Zac Rinaldo Flyers C
66
55
232
3 Chris Neil Senators RW
72
53
178
4 P.K. Subban Canadiens D
81
51
119
5 Scott Hartnell Flyers LW
82
50
136
6 Steve Ott Stars C
74
49
156
7 Corey Perry Ducks RW
80
47
127
T8 Nick Foligno Senators LW
82
44
124
Steve Downie Avalanche RW
75
44
137
Zenon Konopka Senators C
55
44
193
T11 David Clarkson Devils RW
80
41
138
Milan Lucic Bruins LW
81
41
135
David Backes Blues C
82
41
101
T14 Brandon Prust Rangers RW
82
40
156
Shane O’Brien Avalanche D
76
40
105
Brenden Morrow Stars LW
57
40
97
T17 Cody McLeod Avalanche LW
75
39
164
Kyle Quincey Red Wings D
72
39
89
Shawn Thornton Bruins RW
81
39
154
T20 James Neal Penguins LW
80
38
87
Cal Clutterbuck Wild RW
74
38
103
Brandon Dubinsky Rangers LW
77
38
110
23 Alex Burrows Canucks RW
80
37
90
T24 Patrick Kaleta Sabres RW
63
36
116
Mark Stuart Jets D
80
36
98
Dion Phaneuf Maple Leafs D
82
36
92
Mark Giordano Flames D
61
36
75
T28 P.A. Parenteau Islanders RW
80
35
89
Bryan Allen Hurricanes D
82
35
76
Sheldon Souray Stars D
64
35
73
Sources: Gus Katsaros (twitter) and CBSsports.

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Weber fined … Helm out … Neil returns … Pens lines … Elliott skates … Leafs and goalies … Morrow’s future … Bitz has hearing

Posted by Mark Easson in Fantasy Hockey News, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Videos on April 12th, 2012

  • Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings forward Darren Helm had surgery to repair lacerated tendons in his right forearm and will be out from the remainder of the playoffs.
  • Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Leafs GM Brian Burke said he wouldn’t move his 1st round pick to bring a goalie like Jonathan Bernier or Anders Lindback. Zeisberger wonders if the Blues would give up one of Brian Elliott or Jaroslav Halak. Even if the Canucks wanted to trade Roberto Luongo, the Canucks “organization despises the Leafs.”
  • Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Brenden Morrow’s future with the Stars is up in the air, and he has be hearing criticism from from fans.

    “I’m not going to lie, it’s really tough to hear,” said Morrow of speculation that the team might be better if it moved forward without him. “But at the same time, I saw it with franchise players, good friends. If it happened to Mike Modano, it can happen to anyone.

    “I don’t like it; I’m uncomfortable with it. I want us to win, I want us to be better, but I also understand this is a business and some of the things are out of my control. So what I can control is to get myself as healthy as I can and work as hard as I can and hope I perform as well as I can.

    “I’d love to be a part of the solution next year, and hopefully management agrees.”

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State of the Ottawa Senators: Trade Deadline Edition

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on February 21st, 2012

Written by Travis Ramsay

Heading into the 2011-12  season the Senators were picked by many to finish dead last.  Last years trade deadline saw the team unload players for draft picks to start what looked like a long and arduous rebuilding process.  The Sens have turned out to be one of the biggest surprises of the season. As I write out this article, Ottawa (31-22-8) sits securely in seventh place, only 2 points behind Boston in the race for the Northeast Division lead and 6 points ahead of both Toronto and Winnipeg, who are in 8th and 9th respectively.

The Senators have been able to find success due to resurgences from many members of their veteran core.  Chris Phillips is on pace to more than double his point total from last season and is a plus player again after finishing -35 last year.  Veterans Gonchar, Kuba, Neil, Foligno, Michalek and Alfredsson have all also matched or surpassed their point totals from last year at the 3/4 season mark this year.

In net Craig Anderson has stepped up his level of play from being just okay on a team that is still defensively immature to being stellar and making the big saves when his team makes mistakes in front of him.  Anderson has 2 shutouts in is last three starts and ranks amongst the league leaders in wins.

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Injury notes on Ryan Miller, IlyaKovalchuk, Brent Seabrook, Dustin Penner, Ian White, Chris Neal and Derek Meech

Posted by Mark Easson in Fantasy Hockey News, NHL Injuries, NHL News on November 14th, 2011

  • Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Ryan Miller will be out for an undetermined amount of time after he suffered a concussion after being hit by Milan Lucic. This is Miller’s 2nd concussion in 8 months.

    “If this hit and other types of hits like this are not suspended, we are opening up the possibility of losing goaltenders to injury. And not just injury, but concussion,” Regier said. “… When I look at the position of goaltending, in a lot of ways it’s not unlike quarterback in football. I feel very strongly the protection has to be provided and players committing these types of action should be punished.”

  • Mark Everson of the NY Post: Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk’s lower-body injury falls into the “wide category of groin injuries.” Kovalchuk played since Nov. 3rd.
  • Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook crashed into the board during the 2nd period of last night’s game. Coach Joel Quenneville said he’s day-to-day and that they’ll know more about the injury by Tuesday morning. Center David Bolland missed his 3rd straight game, but is expected to play soon. He’ll travel with the team to Vancouver.
  • Rich Hammond of the LA Kings Insider: The Kings have put Dustin Penner on the IR with a hand injury. It is retroactive to Nov. 10th, so he’ll be out for at least the next 2 games.
  • CP in the Globe and Mail: Jets defenseman Derek Meech is expected to be out at least 6 weeks after having surgery to repair a lower-body injury.

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No Crosby this weekend … Kovalchuk could play tomorrow … Hagman to waivers … Alfredsson expects to play … Starting goalies

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Starting Goalies on November 10th, 2011

  • Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk skated before practice. Coach Peter DeBoer said that he “may” join the morning skate tomorrow and might play on Friday.
  • Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Oilers have reclaimed Taylor Chorney off waivers. The Ducks have claimed Ben Maxwell off waivers from the Jets.
  • Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Canadiens lines: Pacioretty-Plekanec-Gionta, Darche-Desharnais-Cole, Palushaj-Eller-Moen, Blunden-Nokelainen-Weber.
  • Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur will start in net for the Devils tomorrow against the Capitals. He doubts he’ll play in back-to-back games.

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Twitter injury, roster notes involving: Crosby, Rangers, Penguins, Bernier, Neil and Modano

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on February 24th, 2011

  • Jimmy Murphy via twitter: “As I have been told by Pittsburgh sources, Stephen Brunt now saying on Team 990 he heard “whispers” Sidney Crosby maybe done for season.”
  • Andrew Gross via twitter: According to the Rangers, Marc Staal is ‘iffy’ for tomorrow, Ruslan Fedotenko is a possbility, and there is still no timetable on Marian Gaborik.
  • Rob Rossi via twitter: Penguins GM Shero said that Brooks Orpik could be out awhile but expected back this season.
  • Ian Mendes via twitter: Chris Neil is day-to-day and won’t accompany the Senators to Buffalo, could play on Saturday vs. Philly.

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NHL rumors involving the several Senators, Canadiens, Kings, Panthers, Blue Jackets and more

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Audio, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 22nd, 2011

  • Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post: “We’ve stripped down and added a lot of young assets,” Burke told the crowd. “We’ve gone through, now, the selling part of this process. We are buyers now. We’re trying to add a defenceman right now.” Burke said he wanted to add a defenseman by the end of [today], and has a couple things going on. MacArthur could be moved before the deadline if contract talks don’t go well. Burke hopes to make some more moves before the 28th trade deadline.
  • Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources told Strickland that the Panthers and Rangers had a deal almost done for Bryan McCabe several weeks ago but he broke his jaw. They may re-visit the deal. McCabe has a no-movement clause and he may be very selective as to where he’d go.
  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators and Chris Phillips have talked contract extension (possibly a 3 year deal), but if they can’t get a deal done, he could be moved. Chris Neil has apparently given the Senators a list of 10 teams he can’t be dealt too. The Rangers could be interested in Neil who has 2 years with a $2 million cap hit. The Rangers are said to be interested in Filip Kuba, who has another year left at a $3.7 million cap hit. There may only be 1 or 2 teams interested in Alexei Kovalev, and he wouldn’t cost much.
  • Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Kings were interested in James Neal before he was dealt yesterday but weren’t interested in giving up one of their top defenseman for him. They’ve looked David Booth and Ales Hemsky, but won’t move Brayden Schenn.
  • Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers could buyout Sheldon Souray after the season. Coach Tom Renney added, “Would the Oilers take him back next year? I would keep an open mind,” said Renney. The fact that Souray has 1 more year left on his deal is what likely scared teams off. Souray’s foot speed was also an issue.
  • David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period: The Canadiens are looking for a top 6 forward and a shutdown defenseman. Dustin Penner, Rostislav Klesla, Kristian Huselius, Chris Phillips and Ryan Suter have been linked to the Canadiens. Canadiens GM Yannick Weber, Andrei Kostitsyn and Lars Eller, among others may be being used as trade bait.The Kings are after Ales Hemsky. Wayne Simmonds and Brayden Schenn may be available for a ‘top-line player’. Brad Richards will also interest in the LA Kings. It’s being said that Richards will only waive his no-trade if GM Joe Nieuwendyk insists. The Rangers would love to get Richards, but may be in a better position to trade for Hemsky, McCabe and/or Brad Boyes. Michael Del Zotto might be moved for right player. Del Zotto may have been in discussion in a deal involving Tomas Kaberle before he was dealt to Boston. John-Michael Liles is being “shopped hard” by the Avalanche.Aside for Klesla and Huselius, the Blue Jackets may be shopping Jakub Voracek. GM Scott Howson didn’t like what the Penguins wanted for Alex Goligoski. The Flames can’t afford Huselius, and could be looking for a gritty 2nd-3rd liner, Chris Neil could be an option.
  • Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators forward Peter Regin suffered a shoulder injury on Saturday in a game against the Leafs and could be done for the season. “We won’t know more until the test,” he said. “It could be worse (than we first thought).”
  • Mark Emmons of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks forward Scott Nicol is out with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic practiced yesterday and could be in the lineup tonight. Kent Huskins is not likely to play.
  • Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Mike Brown and Colby Armstrong should be back in the Leafs lineup tonight on a line with Darryl Boyce. Joey Crabb and Christian Hanson could be healthy scratches. The Leafs might have to call up a defenseman as Brett Lebda has a big bruise on his leg after being hit with a slapshot.

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Rumors involving the Kings, Senators, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Hurricanes … and some injury notes

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL Rumors on February 12th, 2011

  • Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The LA Kings are intrigued by Oilers forward Ales Hemsky. The Oilers are listening to offers but are not desperate to trade him. The Kings hope more teams fall out of the playoff race, increasing the amount of talent that might be available. Money is once again an issue for the Dallas Stars at the deadline, as it’s unknown if the lenders will give them the go ahead to add some help, they have struggled of late and are dropping in the standings. If they continue to drop in the standings and are on the playoff bubble, they make look for Brad Richards packages. As of yesterday, Senators GM Murray still hadn’t heard what Chris Phillips was thinking regarding waiving his no-trade. Sharks aren’t saying much about what they are planning on doing, have been looking for a top 4 defenseman in the past. Seabrook rumors were a “total fabrication.”
  • Helene Elliott via twitter: The LA Kings are still looking for a high-end forward. They were not in the late discussions with Ottawa for Mike Fisher.
  • Adam Jahns via twitter: Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, “We’re trying to find a defenseman that can be a penalty-killing type and eat up some minutes on the PK.”
  • Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Red Wings continue to struggle defensively in the next 2 weeks, GM Ken Holland may look to make a deal. Though the Hurricanes would need a defenseman as part of the deal, they could consider trading Joe Corvo, Joni Pitkanen or Ian White.
  • Dan Tencer via twitter: McGuire (I’m guessing Pierre) on Sheldon Souray, “There’s some talk about Montreal for Sheldon.”
  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: UFA’s Chris Phillips and Jarkko Ruutu are as good as gone by the trade deadline. The Senators are also getting some interest in Filip Kuba, Chris Kelly, and Chris Neil. Garrioch doesn’t think anyone will want Alex Kovalev. The Canadiens, Bruins, Sharks and Ducks are looking for defenseman and could be interested in Phillips. Chris Campoli may be a good fit in Anaheim, a UFA at season’s end. If they dealt Phillips to Montreal, they may want Max Pacioretty in the deal.
  • Darren Dreger via twitter: Jonas Gustavsson will be out at least a week after he underwent a heart ablation procedure yesterday (his 3rd since the beginning of last year).
  • James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: JS Giguere will start in net for the Maple Leafs tonight against the Canadiens. Giguere met with GM Brian Burke to discuss if they’ll look to trade him or not. He’d like to remain with the Leafs but would want to play if he does. “Hopefully I can give them a reason to keep me. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I don’t even know if there’s a trade market for me anywhere. I still make a lot of money, so it’s something that can be tricky. I haven’t asked – anyway, I’m going to stop there.”
  • Thomas Reed via twitter: Scouts at the Blue Jackets-Avalanche game last night were the Thrashers, Flyers, Coyotes, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Senators, Bruins, and Capitals.
  • David Rogers via twitter: John Davidson is reporting the David Perron is taking part in light workouts, but isn’t at the stage to begin skating.

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