Posts Tagged Craig Conroy
Brodeur out 7-10 days … Flames may be better off keeping Bourque … Seguin to 1st line … Flyers made need to make move … Kadri demoted, then recalled … Starting goalies
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 20th, 2011
- Chris Botta via twitter: Devils goalie Martin Brodeur will be out 7-10 days as he rehabs his shoulder.
- Steve MacFarlane of the Calgary Sun: Flames GM Jay Feaster declines to comment on trade rumors involving his team. In the past he has said that anyone not named Iginla, Kiprusoff, Giordano and maybe Glencross are fair game. Rene Bourque’s name has come up recently. He carries a $3.33 million cap hit for this year and the next 4 years, and has a modified no-trade clause. They may be better off to keep him unless they can get a something that would help the team now and in the future. Matt Stajan, Niklas Hagman and Olli Jokinen have also been in the rumors, but Jokinen has been one of their more consistent forwards so far.
- Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Tyler Seguin found himself on the top line at yesterday’s Bruins practice: Milan Lucic-Chris Kelly-Tyler Seguin, Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Nathan Horton, Jordan Caron-David Krejci/Rich Peverley-Benoit Pouliot, Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton.
- David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Jets rookie Mark Scheifele scored his first NHL goal last night against the Maple Leafs, but the decision on whether to send him to back to junior or keep him up for the year is fast approaching. Next Thursday will likely mark his 9th game, if he plays 10, he can’t go back. There are indications that the Jets don’t want to rush him along, so he may end up back with Barrie.
- Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: After recalling Brayden Schenn yesterday, the Flyers are extremely close to the salary cap ceiling. At some point they are going to have to shed some major salary if they want to have some flexibility at the trade deadline.
- Larry Brooks via twitter: Wojtek Wolski is in the final year of his deal, he carries $3.8 million cap hit, and appears to “becoming an unmistakable object of derision by coach John Tortorella.” Wolski has been out for 3 games with a groin issue. When Tortorella was asked if Wolski would be in against the Flames, Torts responded: “We can’t get him out of the tub.” When asked if it was part of treatment for the groin, he responded: “I guess.” Marty Biron might get the start tonight.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs assigned Nazem Kadri to the AHL yesterday. Tim Wharnsby via twitter: Nazem Kadri will now replace the injured Colby Armstrong.
- Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: Craig Anderson will get the start in net for the Senators.
- Tracey Myers via twitter: Corey Crawford will start in net for the Blackhawks.
- Dan Murphy via twitter: Roberto Luongo will start in net for the Canucks against the Predators.
- Globe and Mail Podcast with Matthew Skekeres, Sean Gordon and James Mirtle.
Bruins looking for Dman, Savard not replaceable … Forsberg decision by tomorrow? Rangers scouting Souray … Conroy retires … DiPietro out 4-6 weeks
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 5th, 2011
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that Marc Savard is has “headaches” and “vertigo” two weeks after being hit by Matt Hunwick. Haggerty doesn’t think he’ll return this year.
- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Chiarelli made it clear that he’ll be looking for a defenseman before the NHL trade deadline, and that Savard “can’t be replaced.”
- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Peter Forsberg had good practice yesterday, 48 hours after struggling through a practice. “It’s starting to feel better, actually, compared to Wednesday,” Forsberg said. “We’re near a decision here. We’re very near a decision here.” The Avalanche leave on Sunday for a 4 game road trip, and it’s possible that Forsberg will decide if he’s going to join the team or not by then. If Forsberg comes back, it’s likely on left wing.
- Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Evgeni Malkin’s return to the Penguins lineup didn’t last too long as he left in the 2nd period. He took a somewhat awkward hit, and his knee “appeared to buckle inward.” The severity of the injury is not known yet.
- James O’Brien of Pro Hockey Talk: Isles Rick DiPietro will be out 4-6 weeks after being one-punched by Brent Johnson. He suffered facial fractures and swelling in his knee (and a bruised ego).
- Jim Matheson via twitter: Oilers GM Tambellini said that no GM has called and said he’d take Sheldon Souray on waivers. He’ll remain in the AHL for now.
- EJ Hradek via twitter: Hradek only see’s the NY Rangers acquiring Souray as a re-entry waiver pick-up.
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Rangers GM Glen Sather has been to Hershey to watch Souray play, and they sent a pro scout to watch him play tonight.
“Until I get a call from a team saying they’re interested in Sheldon, I won’t be putting him on re-entry (waivers),” said Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini.
“Have I had a call yet from anybody? No, I haven’t,”
- Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Jonas Gustavsson accepted a 2 week conditioning stint with the Toronto Marlies. Coach Ron Wilson, “He’s got two other guys ahead of him right now playing better. The easiest way for him to gain his confidence is to play some games in the American league.”
- Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Craig Conroy retired from the NHL yesterday, and will stay with the club as a “special assistant to acting general manager Jay Feaster.”
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Jaroslav Halak missed last night’s game with a ‘very minor’ upper-body injury.
Blues-Brewer haven’t talked, could be moved but … Conroy clears waivers, weighing options … Oilers would put Souray on re-entry
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 26th, 2011
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues and Eric Brewer haven’t talked contract extension. Brewer and backup goalie Ty Conklin will be UFA’s at seasons end, and could find themselves as on the trade block for the Feb.28th trade deadline day. Brewer does have no-trade clause, and is expecting a baby in the next couple weeks.
- Katie Carrera via twitter: Semyon Varlamov will likely be in net for the Capitals tonight. It also looks like Matt Bradley will return.
- Randy Sportak via twitter: Craig Conroy clears waivers today, and may report to the AHL. He may also retire, will weigh options and talk to his family, he’s already talked to Abbotsford’s head coach Jim Playfair.
- Mark Spector via twitter: The Oilers would put Sheldon Souray on re-entry waivers if a team would indicate they were interested in him. Souray said, “It’s on me to make something out of this. To stay healthy and make a team say, ‘We need this guy.’”
Enstrom out 2-3 weeks … Seabrook-Hawks continue talks … Johnson not being shopped by Blues … Muller may look for head coaching gig … Bruins team needs Video
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Videos on January 25th, 2011
- Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Thrashers defenseman Tobias Enstrom will be out 2-3 weeks with a fractured finger.
- Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Brent Seabrook and Chicago Blackhawks continue to talk contract extension. The 25-year old is currently making $3.5 million and will be looking for a bit of a raise.
- Elliotte Friedman of CBC Sports: Ales Hemsky (out with a concussion) and Dustin Penner could be made available by the Oilers, but they are looking for what a lot of teams are, centers and defensemen. A team did ask the Penguins about Alex Goligoski and were told he’s not available.
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues aren’t shopping defenseman Erik Johnson. Carlo Colaiacovo is beginning to get some vision back to his eye, he took a puck in the face again last week. David Perron may try some light exercises in hope that it could lessen some of his concussion symptoms.
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: NJ Devils recent resurgence may lessen trade talk on Jason Arnott. The Canadiens are rumored to be interested if he were to be made available.
- Francois Gagnon of Cyberpresse: Kirk Muller (assistant coach) may leave the Canadiens and pursue a head coaching position. Ottawa, Toronto, New Jersey, and Calgary could be looking for new coaches after the season. He doesn’t have much head coaching experience, but he’s been an assistant since 2006.
- Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Despite injuries and their recent struggles, the Atlanta Thrashers aren’t close to make a trade. They could use another top 6 forward.
- George Richards via twitter: Tomas Vokoun will be in net for the Panthers vs. the Rangers.
- Wayne Scalan via twitter: Looks like Brian Elliott will start in net for the Senators. Ian Mendes via twitter: Filip Kuba will be a healthy scratch.
- Rob Longley via twitter: Maple Leafs forward Nikolai Kulemin is expected today play tonight after getting punched in the face by Tim Gleason.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Put on waivers today were Juraj Simek (BOS), Mike Silenka (ATL) and Craig Conroy (CGY) on waivers today.
- Joe McDonald and James Murphy of ESPN Boston: talking Bruins needs.
Trades harder to make … CBJ interested in Fisher … B. Schenn not going anywhere … Will Kings make a move?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 14th, 2011
- Nicholas Cotsonika of Yahoo! Sports: Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster said he won’t deal Jarome Iginla. Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk probably won’t move Brad Richards. The Devils could move out Jason Arnott. The Feb. 28th trade deadline may not be as busy as fans hope as there are more buyers than sellers, teams are close to their budget or cap numbers, and teams are more reluctant to part with their prospects and draft picks.
- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Murphy has been told that the Blue Jackets are interested in Mike Fisher.
- David Pagnotta via twitter: LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi told Pagnotta that he won’t move Brayden Schenn.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein wonders if back to back ‘stinkers’ to the Maple Leafs and Blues will finally force Kings GM Lombardi into making a move, and if not, what will? Bernstein also doesn’t think they should fire coach Terry Murray.
- Steve Marcus of Newsday: Kyle Okposo (torn labrum in Sept,) has begun practicing with the NY Islanders, and vows he’ll be able to return this year, “I don’t believe there is any chance that I won’t play this year.”‘
- Vicky Hall of the Calgary Herald: Craig Conroy has found himself a healthy scratch numerous times this season, and realizes his NHL days are likely coming to an end. “I guess this year will probably be it,” Conroy said “This is it.”
- Joe MacDonald of ESPN Boston: Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference has an undisclosed injury that caused him to miss the majority of the 3rd period last night. “Obviously, I can’t tell you much about it,” Julien said. “He’s being evaluated. I don’t have the whole details right now, and tomorrow for sure we’ll update you guys on that.”
- David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: The San Jose Sharks have put Torrey Mitchell on IR with a lower-body/groin injury. Joe Pavelski, who had missed the last 8 games, was activated for last nights game. Logan Courture is still listed as day-to-day.
Savard passes baseline test, still weeks away … Maloney says Yandle rumors are “Utter fantasy” … Doughty out this weekend … Tootoo under review (video)
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Videos on October 29th, 2010
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources have told Strickland that Marc Savard passed his baseline test, but is still weeks away from returning. He’s been skating but hasn’t practiced with the team yet. The Bruins may have told Blake Wheeler’s agent that they won’t be trading him because they like his age and upside. The Bruins have been scouting the Phoenix Coyotes.
- Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Phoenix Coyotes GM Don Maloney on Keith Yandle trade rumors, “Listen, that was just pure, utter fantasy. Keith is an important part of our future. He knows it,” Maloney said. “Not that anybody can’t be traded … But it would have to be something very special.” Maloney did have coffee with Peter Chiarelli in Ottawa which helped spark trade rumors. Maloney spoke with Yandle’s agent in the summer about an extension, but things are on hold until the owner situation has stabilized.
- Helene Elliott of the LA Times: It doesn’t look like Drew Doughty will be returning this weekend, as he had some returning symptoms the other day. After Saturday’s game, they don’t play until next Thursday.
- Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Alex Burrows return the Vancouver Canucks lineup is getting closer and it could mean that one of Jeff Tambellini, Peter Schaefer or Guillaume Desbiens could be out. The cap ramifications of Burrows could also impact Ryan Parent ($900,000), though injuries to their blueline complicate that move.
- Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Philadelphia Flyers demoted Nik Zherdev to the 4th line at practice and would not talk to reporters after. Two games ago he was taken off the power-play unit and is averaging about 12 1/2 minutes per game.
- CP in the Globe and Mail: Alex Auld will get the start in net tonight for the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price will be back between the pipes tomorrow. Andrei Markov will also make his return to the Canadiens lineup on Saturday.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Tyler Seguin will not be returned to Junior.
- Helene Elliott via twitter: Wayne Simmonds only played 1 shift in the 3rd after suffering a lower-body injury.
- Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks forward Matt Beleskey has been placed on IR after suffering a concussion on Tuesday after being hit by Stephane Robidas, who received a 5-minute boarding penalty and earned a 1 game suspension.
- Fan 960 Audio: Craig Conroy looks back at his career, before his 1,000 game last night.
- I’m sure people have been telling Dion Phaneuf to hit the net more often, but he was showing symptoms of ‘Jason Blake-itis’ last night, shooting pucks into the middle of the chest of the opposing goalies. The next stage of this illness is flutter wrist shots from the side boards at terrible angles.
- Jordan Tootoo’s hit on Carlo Colaiacovo will be looked at the league.
Bernier signs LA extension … Morrison signs with Flames … Preds not interested in Ersberg … 4 teams interested in Satan
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 4th, 2010
- Helene Elliott via twitter: Jonathan Bernier signs a 2 year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings for $2.5 million, $975,000 and $1.525 million.
- Ben Kuzma via twitter: Brendan Morrison signed a 1 year deal with the Calgary Flames for $725,000.
- Randy Sportak via twitter: Sportak wonders if the Morrison signing will mean that Craig Conroy will be released or if they’ll send down either Brett Sutter or Stefan Meyer.
- Joshau Cooper via twitter: The Nashville Predators are not interested in Erik Ersberg.
- Allan Walsh via twitter: Miro Satan signs a game by game contract with a Slovak team, still talking to 4 NHL teams.
Trade in the works for the Bruins? Sens, Oilers, and Flames looking to make moves … Flyers looking for D
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Rumors on January 25th, 2010
- The Ottawa Senators will be buyers this year, but not for Kovalchuck. The Senators will be looking for another scoring forward. Ray Whitney and Matt Cullen, both of Carolina could be options. The Oilers could move anyone, the Senators were interested in Dustin Penner before, but the Oil might be reluctant to deal him. Winger Colby Armstrong is available, the Flames have been trying to get him for weeks.
- The Flames have been looking to deal for weeks, Olli Jokinen and Craig Conroy are being shopped.
Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers have been rumored to be shopping Sheldon Souray, who’ll waive his no-trade as long as they follow some of his parameters. His family will be the main parameter (he didn’t list what the parameters were), and they are out west. “It’s no secret my family is as important as the game.” So geography will be extremely important.
- Chris Osgood is getting frustrated in Detroit. After only starting once in 1 month, and hearing his coach say they needed Howard to start as they need the points, Osgood broke from his positive talk. ”I’ve gotten him a lot of points, too, and you can write that. I got him to the Stanley Cup finals the last two years and you can write that, too,” said Osgood.
- Do the Blue Jackets trade Raffi Torres for a 2nd round pick? There may be 8-10 teams willing to give up a 2nd.
- Trade destinations for Petr Sykora: Calgary, Boston or Anaheim.
- Marek Svatos is available for a mid-round pick.
- An Eastern Conference team, maybe the Devils, might make a pitch for Mike Modano, though Modano might might not agree.
Tim Panaccio of SCNPhilly.com: Paul Holmgren is looking to upgrade the Flyers defense corps, especially since Ryan Parent went down for 6 weeks. The Flyers 6th – 8th d-men have all been hurt throughout the season, so depth might be a concern for them.
Around the Boards – Fri. Oct. 16th
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 16th, 2009
- According to the Dallas Morning News, it might not be a surprise if Marty Turco is traded at some point this year. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent, and no extension talk has taken place.
- Scott Clemmensen will get his first start of the season for the Florida Panthers tonight against the Flyers. Nothing like sitting for a couple weeks then thrown in against the Flyers.
- Phil Kessel may be ahead of his mid-November return date and Jonas Gustavsson should be skating today and could be ready for Saturday.
- Mike Van Ryn’s season is over before it even started. His knee wasn’t healing as well as it should have been, and has gone under the knife to repair his damaged left knee. He came over to Toronto over a year ago for Bryan McCabe. He’s a solid Dman when healthy, but that is main issue with him. Van Ryn only made it in 27 games last season as he was out with the knee injury, broken nose, broken hand, and 2 concussions.
- Craig Conroy is back centering Jarome Iginla. Iginla and Jokinen have struggled this season when lined up together.
- In a desperate attempt to put more then 6,000 fans in the seats, the Coyotes have put in place a promotion for 5 games (Oct. 24 vs. Los Angeles Kings, Nov. 14 vs. Dallas Stars , Dec. 5 vs. Ottawa Senators , Jan. 16 vs. Minnesota Wild , Feb. 13 vs. Dallas Stars) where the team wins, fans who attended the game will get a voucher for a free ticket.
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