Posts Tagged Michael Nylander
Around the Boards: Lecavalier to LA? Kane Hurt? Some players returning soon
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on December 14th, 2009
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Thinks the Los Angeles Kings are the best suitor for Vincent Lecavalier. He’d be an excellent compliment to Anze Kopitar, they have the cap space, and plenty of young players.
- Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Hawks coach Joel Quenneville thinks that Patrick Kane may not miss any time. Kane banged his head off of the ice in the first period, and did not return.
- Corey Masisak of the Washington Times: Michael Nylander has had some trouble getting a team in the KHL (or anywhere else in Europe and the NHL) too him, now finds himself on his way to Grand Rapids Michigan. He’ll suit up for the AHL club, collecting his $5.5 million salary ($4.875 cap hit). The Capitals will continue to pay his salary, but the cap number will come off the books.
- Michael Obernauer of the NY Daily News: Brandon Dubinsky could return to the New York Rangers lineup tonight versus Atlanta. Since scoring ability is something the Rangers have lacked since he got hurt.
- Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Milan Lucic could return to ice this week. He’s been out 3 weeks so far with a high ankle sprain.
- Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: After firing their coach, and going 2-10 in their last 12, and losing their #1 goalie, the Flyers are still in trouble. Rumors are starting to circulate that they are looking deal, but new coach, Peter laviolette doesn’t want that to happen yet.
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to Wings?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Entry Draft, NHL Injuries, NHL News on November 11th, 2009
- Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers fans and Fantasy owners of Ilya Kovalchuk have a smile on their face this morning, as Kovalchuk took part in yesterday’s practice. He was on a line with Antropov and Afinogenov. Kovalchuk is 95% a go for Thursday. He’s been out 3 weeks so far, original timetable was 4-6 weeks.
- Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Both Daniel Briere and James Van Riemsdyk could be back in the lineup for Thursday’s Ottawa match-up. Ryan Parent and Ole-Kristian Tollefsen should also be back soon.
- To go along with the Ducks JS Giguere to the Maple Leafs for Vesa Toskala, Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch thinks the Red Wings might have an interest in Giguere as they are not thrilled with the tandem of Osgood and Howard so far.
- Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The injuries keep mounting up for the Penguins, as Brooks Orpik appears to be the latest Penguin injured. Orpik left last night’s game and joining Sergei Gonchar, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, Tyler Kennedy Max Talbot on the sidelines.
- Arthur Staple of the Newsday: Doug Weight’s upper-body-injury that he sustained on Friday will keep him out the lineup for 4-6 weeks. Kyle Okposo has been diagnosed with the H1N1 swine flu.
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: Some of the New Jersey Devils forwards aren’t putting up the numbers they did in past season, and the blame may be on Jacques Lemaire’s systems. Well no #*$%, Lemaire’s ‘bore-the-crap-out-of-you’ systems will negate the skills out of anyone, see ‘Marion Gaborik’ and what he’ll do this year (if healthy).
- Corey Masisak of the Washington Times: Brendan Morrison’s solid play so far this season may earn him a contract extension with the Capitals.
- Jesse Rogers of ESPN: Blackhawks center David Bolland will be out 3 to 4 months following surgery on a herniated disc. This probably means that Patrick Sharp and/or Kris Versteeg trade rumors may slow down.
- From CSN Washington: Mikael Nylander has cleared waivers, and reportedly has deals in the KHL, and is ready to move on … But “We’re still exploring our options,” McPhee said. “I’d rather not elaborate right now. It is probably a better opportunity to talk about it tomorrow. I’d like to see how it goes today and then maybe we can discuss it tomorrow.”
- Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Coyotes GM Don Maloney plans on scouting Chris Chelios on Friday as the AHL Chicgo Wolves play San Antonio …. Peter Forsberg might decide by the end of the week if/where he’ll be playing
Around the Boards: Savard and Nylander, Sens looking for a Forward, Blues forced to deal?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on November 10th, 2009
- Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Boston Bruins and Marc Savard continue to have contract discussions regularly, but the longer they drag on, the more likelihood that Savard will become a UFA.
- Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post: Michael Nylander has cleared waivers and could find himself in the KHL soon, as he`s mulling over a couple options.
- James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators would like to add another forward, according to GM Murray “I’m certainly going to investigate as we go forward here to see if there’s anything more we can do, and at some point we’ll figure out if we need to make a change.”
- Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Blues find themselves in a situation where they might have trade off capable players to make room for NHL ready youngsters. It`s a situation that most teams wish they were in.
News from the Capitals Camp
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 14th, 2009
Washington Capitals winger, Tomas Fleischmann, will miss the start of the season as he’s out indefinitely with a blood clot in his leg. Fleischmann was tabbed a top 6 forward for the Caps heading in to camp, after potting 19 goals last season. The word is that he’ll begin skating early October, with the hope of returning to the lineup late October.
In other Capitals news, Michael Nylander, is the only player to have not reported to camp yet. Nylander is supposedly on his way though. He demanded a traded during the offseason because he was unhappy with the dimished role, but no team was willing to take on his $4.875 salary, which you can’t really blame them.
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