Posts Tagged Mike Komisarek

Watters drops a big Maple Leafs – Blue Jackets rumor

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Rumors on January 30th, 2012

1:06 PM:

Darren Dreger via twitter: “A couple of sketchy trade rumours out there. Can tell you the Leafs, according to Burke have never discussed Nash trade…”Ever.”"

10:10 AM:

Bill Watters via twitter: Watters drops this NHL rumor today …. The Maple Leafs would get Rick Nash and Kristian Huselius from the Blue Jackets for Mikhail Grabovski, Luke Schenn, Nazem Kadri and Mike Komisarek.

I think a similar rumor was dropped a week ago by @Incarceratedbob

Nash carries a $7.8 million cap hit until 2017-18. Huselius carries a $4.75 million cap and will be a UFA at the end of the season. Combined total for this year is $12.55 million.

Grabovski carries a $2.9 million cap hit this year and will be a UFA at the end of the year. Schenn signed a 5 year contract with a $3.6 million cap hit before this season. Kadri will have one more season after this year with a $1.72 million cap hit. Komisarek has a $4.5 million hit for the next 2 years. Combined total for his year is $12.72 million.

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Crosby update and rumors … Burke like January trades … Lightning, Ducks, Blackhawks rumors … Leafs injury updates … Starting goalies

Posted by Mark Easson in Fantasy Hockey News, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Starting Goalies on January 6th, 2012

  • Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: On Sidney Crosby rumors that his season or career could be over.

    “Sidney is doing very well, he’s training, he’s going in the right direction,” agent Pat Brisson of CAA Sports told ESPN.com Friday. “The idea of retiring or shutting him down is not even in our vocabulary. Far from that.”

    “Absolutely zero truth to these rumors,” added Penguins general manager Ray Shero to ESPN.com on Friday.

    Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke tries to make a trade splash in January, well in advance of the trade deadline.

    “We are listening to a lot right now and there is a good chance something will happen but I don’t think it’s going to happen today or tomorrow,” Burke said. “This is like hunting. Sometimes when you’re hunting, you get a feeling you’re going to stumble on something, or birds are coming in and you get a sixth sense something is about to happen. I don’t sense that here right now. We’re talking to a lot of teams about a number of things — mostly we’re listening because we like our group — but I can’t sense if something is imminent or not. Right now I’d say it’s not.”

    Burke would like to add some size upfront, and they are not talking to anyone right now about adding a goaltender.

    Lightning GM Steve Yzerman may have to wait until the offseason to get a young starting goalie and a top 4 defenseman.

    “I think I look at both, short-term and big picture,” Yzerman said. “I’m not going to do something out of desperation that’s going to hurt us in the long run, by trading draft picks and a good prospect or something like that. Any deal has got to make sense for us long term. So that makes it tricky.”

    Ducks GM Bob Murray:

    “What I said is what I said, right now I’m listening to everything,” Murray told ESPN.com. “It would be very difficult to make the type of deals I want, but I’m listening for sure. I still think we have a decent core here, but we’re maybe going to have to change a piece or two.”

    “But sometimes blockbusters happen at the trade deadline, you never know,” Murray said.

    Blackhawks GM Stean Bowman has been looking for a deal for awhile. He’d like to acquire a 4-5 defenseman and a center that could play in the top 6.

    “Ideally, I’d like to find a center man,” Bowman said. “It doesn’t have to be a top center man, but somebody that can play and complement top players.”

  • Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet.ca: Kypreos thinks that Sidney Crosby’s season is over based on his long-term health and the potential of a new contract. Crosby has one more year on his deal and can begin negotiations on July 1st. Crosby’s career could be in jeopardy with another concussion, and the next contract won’t come with an insurance policy that covers the Penguins from a career ending concussion. If Crosby is a “Penguin for Life,” the Penguins would be on the hook for the full amount, which could be as much as 10 years, $100 million.
  • David Pagnotta via twitter: According to someone close to the Penguins, Sidney Crosby is doing better and is training. His goal is to back this season, though the timeline is still unclear.
  • Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins winger Pascal Dupuis will be playing tonight. Paul Martin is in. Arron Asham is out. Zbynek Michalek and Richard Park are ‘iffy.’
  • Chris Botta talks with Darren Dreger about the current trade market.

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Maple Leafs notes involving Dupuis, Komisarek, Brown, Gustavsson and line combos at practice

Posted by Mark Easson in Fantasy Hockey News, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Starting Goalies on January 2nd, 2012

  • David Alter via twitter: Forward Mike Brown says he’s healthy and could play tomorrow if the trainers and coaches give him the go ahead.
  • Mark Master via twitter: Leafs coach Ron Wilson said that he wants Brown and Komisarek to get a few more practices before they return. He’s eyeing a weekend return for both.
  • David Alter via twitter: Leafs lines at practice: Lupul-Connolly-Kessel, Crabb-Grabo-Kulie, MacArthur-Lombo-Kadri, Boyce-Steckel-Frattin, x tra, Brown, Rosehill, Orr.
  • James Mirtle via twitter: It’s looking like Jonas Gustavsson will start in net for the Maple Leafs tomorrow against the Lightning.

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Sunday morning NHL rumors and injury notes … Sources Say video

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Videos on November 20th, 2011

  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: NHL coaches that could be in trouble are Brent Sutter (CAL), Paul Maurice (CAR), Joe Sacco (COL), Bruce Boudreau (WASH) and Scott Arniel (CBJ). The Flames are going to have to consider trading Jarome Iginla if they are out of the playoff race close to  the trade deadline. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson continues to look for deals involving Derick Brassard, Antoine Vermette and Steve Mason for whatever they can get for them. There has been significant interest in Vermette. The Maple Leafs are expected to offer Jonas Gustavsson in a deal if they go after a goalie. Names available are Jonathan Bernier (LA), Scott Clemmensen (FLA), Chris Mason (WIN) and Anders Lindback (NASH). Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has been trying to add a center and could be interested in Oilers Sam Gagner. The Flyers are getting closer to moving defenseman Matt Carle, with the Flyers willing to take a draft pick in return. The Oilers and Ducks could use some help on the blueline. Nothing new on Kyle Turris. A league executive believes he’ll sign a deal with the Coyotes by Dec. 1st, and then get dealt.
  • Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: The Panthers recalled Jacob Markstrom yesterday as backup goalie Scott Clemmensen was too sore to go after coming off his shutout on Tuesday. Rumors of the Maple Leafs looking for a goalie are still out there.
  • Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook and winger Michael Frolik both skated yesterday and are expected back in the lineup in the next game or two.
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Carter and Howson meet … Leafs injuries keep coming … Nabokov out 3-4 weeks … Gaglardi buys Stars … Omark breaks ankle … Realignment talk

Posted by Mark Easson in Fantasy Hockey News, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Videos on November 18th, 2011

  • Scott MacArthur via twitter: Ron Wilson said that Mike Komisarek and Matthew Lombardi will each be out a minimum of 3 weeks. Clarke MacArthur will be out their 2 weekend games. Mike Brown had an undisclosed issue before last night’s game but may go tomorrow. James Mirtle via twitter: Wilson added that they will likely be calling someone up tomorrow. David Alter via twitter: James Reimer is a minimum 7 to 10 days from returning. Darren Dreger via twitter: If Komisarek’s injury is as bad as some think, the Leafs could call up Aulie or Holzer. Joe Colborne is healthy and ready to go.
  • Dave Stubbs via twitter: Andrei Markov won’t be in the Canadiens lineup before their California road trip at the end of this month.
  • Dan Tencer via twitter: Lines at Oilers practice: Smyth-RNH-Eberle, Hall-Horcoff-Jones, Paajarvi-Gagner-Hemsky, Hordichuk-Belanger-Petrell. Lander and Eager subbing in and out. Gagner back after missing 2 days with a sore back.
  • Randy Sportak via twitter: Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook won’t be in the lineup. Corey Crawford is expected to be in net.
  • LeBrun and Burnside talk Realignment:

 

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Afternoon Amusement: Some bad/funny player buyouts that likely won’t happen

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on November 18th, 2011

For your Friday afternoon amusement (or any other day that you happened to stumble across this post), I’ve put together some player ‘buyouts’. Some are because their contract could be bad (like a Scott Gomez) or funny due to the length/amount of the buyout (like an Ilya Kovalchuk).

Now, most of these likely would never happen, much to the chagrin of some, but it should be worth a good laugh. The magical powers of Capgeek.com made this entry possible. (Buyout numbers are based the next buyout period of June 15th 2012. A team could bury a player in the minors during the season, and buy them out afterwards.)

* The numbers listed beside the players name is what the buyout would be and the length of the buyout. The numbers listed beside the years are the Cap hits that would be applied to the team.

Ilya Kovalchuk – New Jersey Devils *$58,666,667 over 26 years
2012-13 -$2,076,923
2013-14-$2,376,923
2014-15-$2,376,923
2015-16-$2,676,923
2016-17-$2,876,923
2017-18 -$1,076,923
2018-19 $1,923,077
2019-20 $4,923,077
2020-21 $7,923,077
2021-22 $7,923,077
2022-23 $7,923,077
2023-24 $5,923,077
2024-25 $4,923,077
2025-26 $2,256,410
2026-27 $2,256,410
2027-28 $2,256,410
2028-29 $2,256,410
2029-30 $2,256,410
2030-31 $2,256,410
2031-32 $2,256,410
2032-33 $2,256,410
2033-34 $2,256,410
2034-35 $2,256,410
2035-36 $2,256,410
2036-37 $2,256,410
2037-38 $2,256,410
 
Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals *$58,666,667 over 18 years
2012-13 $3,797,721
2013-14 $3,797,721
2014-15 $2,797,721
2015-16 $2,797,721
2016-17 $2,797,721
2017-18 $2,797,721
2018-19 $2,797,721
2019-20 $2,797,721
2020-21 $2,797,721
2021-22 $3,259,259
2022-23 $3,259,259
2023-24 $3,259,259
2024-25 $3,259,259
2025-26 $3,259,259
2026-27 $3,259,259
2027-28 $3,259,259
2028-29 $3,259,259
2029-30 $3,259,259
 
Vincent Lecavalier – Tampa Bay Lightning *$36,666,667 over 16 years
2012-13 $18,939
2013-14 $18,939
2014-15 $18,939
2015-16 $18,939
2016-17 $1,518,939
2017-18 $6,018,939
2018-19 $8,518,939
2019-20 $9,018,939
2020-21 $2,291,667
2021-22 $2,291,667
2022-23 $2,291,667
2023-24 $2,291,667
2024-25 $2,291,667
2025-26 $2,291,667
2026-27 $2,291,667
2027-28 $2,291,667
 
Brad Richards – New York Rangers *$32,000,000 over 16 years
2012-13 -$3,333,333
2013-14 -$333,333
2014-15 $166,667
2015-16 $166,667
2016-17 $1,666,667
2017-18 $7,666,667
2018-19 $7,666,667
2019-20 $7,666,667
2020-21 $2,000,000
2021-22 $2,000,000
2022-23 $2,000,000
2023-24 $2,000,000
2024-25 $2,000,000
2025-26 $2,000,000
2026-27 $2,000,000
2027-28 $2,000,000
 
Rick Nash – Columbus Blue Jackets *$31,600,000 over 12 years
2012-13 $2,833,333
2013-14 $2,633,333
2014-15 $2,533,333
2015-16 $2,533,333
2016-17 $2,433,333
2017-18 $2,233,333
2018-19 $2,633,333
2019-20 $2,633,333
2020-21 $2,633,333
2021-22 $2,633,333
2022-23 $2,633,333
2023-24 $2,633,333
 
Roberto Luongo – Vancouver Canucks *$31,522,667 over 20 years
2012-13 $195,467
2013-14 $195,467
2014-15 $195,467
2015-16 $195,467
2016-17 $195,467
2017-18 $195,467
2018-19 $3,527,467
2019-20 $5,291,467
2020-21 $5,909,467
2021-22 $5,909,467
2022-23 $1,576,133
2023-24 $1,576,133
2024-25 $1,576,133
2025-26 $1,576,133
2026-27 $1,576,133
2027-28 $1,576,133
2028-29 $1,576,133
2029-30 $1,576,133
2030-31 $1,576,133
2031-32 $1,576,133
 
Rick DiPietro – New York Islanders *$27,000,000 over 18 years
2012-13 $1,500,000
2013-14 $1,500,000
2014-15 $1,500,000
2015-16 $1,500,000
2016-17 $1,500,000
2017-18 $1,500,000
2018-19 $1,500,000
2019-20 $1,500,000
2020-21 $1,500,000
2021-22 $1,500,000
2022-23 $1,500,000
2023-24 $1,500,000
2024-25 $1,500,000
2025-26 $1,500,000
2026-27 $1,500,000
2027-28 $1,500,000
2028-29 $1,500,000
2029-30 $1,500,000
 
Marian Hossa – Chicago Blackhawks *$26,400,000 over 18 years
2012-13 -$1,158,333
2013-14 -$1,158,333
2014-15 -$1,158,333
2015-16 -$1,158,333
2016-17 $2,741,667
2017-18 $5,741,667
2018-19 $5,741,667
2019-20 $5,741,667
2020-21 $5,741,667
2021-22 $1,466,667
2022-23 $1,466,667
2023-24 $1,466,667
2024-25 $1,466,667
2025-26 $1,466,667
2026-27 $1,466,667
2027-28 $1,466,667
2028-29 $1,466,667
2029-30 $1,466,667
 
Alexei Yashin – New York Islanders * When he was bought out, $17,632,000 over 8 years
2007-08 -$1,193,201
2008-09 $2,019,067
2009-10 $3,235,067
2010-11 $4,755,067
2011-12: $2,204,000
2012-13 $2,204,000
2013-14 $2,204,000
2014-15 $2,204,000
 
Wade Redden – New York Rangers *$6,666,667 over 4 years
2012-13 $3,166,667
2013-14 $3,166,667
2014-15 $1,666,667
2015-16 $1,666,667
 
Scott Gomez – Montreal Canadiens *$6,666,667 over 4 years
2012-13 $3,523,810
2013-14 $4,523,810
2014-15 $1,666,667
2015-16 $1,666,667
 
Mike Komisarek – Toronto Maple Leafs *$4,666,667 over 4 years
2012-13 $2,166,667
2013-14 $2,166,667
2014-15 $1,166,667
2015-16 $1,166,667
 
Matt Stajan – Calgary Flames *$3,333,333 over 4 years
2012-13 $1,833,333
2013-14 $1,833,333
2014-15 $833,333
2015-16 $833,333

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Afternoon notes involving Nabokov, Blue Jackets, Kovalchuk, Green, Zetterberg, Connolly, Komisarek, Hagman and Starting goalies

Posted by Mark Easson in Fantasy Hockey News, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Starting Goalies on November 11th, 2011

  • Chris Botta via twitter: Evgeni Nabokov is dying to leave the Islanders. The Islanders are dying to get down to 2 goalies. His family is still in California.
  • Aaron Portzline via twitter: It’s looking like no further trades are imminent for the Blue Jackets. They are in talks that could lead to further moves. “The fact that GM Scott Howson is in driver’s seat making deals can be seen as an indication that management is still firmly behind him.”
  • Rich Chere via twitter: Devils winger Ilya Kovalchuk won’t play in either game this weekend. Martin Brodeur will start in net tonight, Johan Hedberg will go against Washington. Forward lines: Sykora-Elias-Zubrus; Parise-Henrique-Palmieri; Tedenby-Carter-Clarkson; Zharkov-Mills-Janssen.
  • Dave Molinari via twitter: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Tyler Kennedy won’t be in the lineup tonight, and that Eric Tangradi is in.
  • Lance Hornby via twitter: Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek is getting x-rays done today on his hand after taking a slash from Jason Arnott. Cody Franson would get back into the lineup if Komisarek is out.

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Could Rangers be interested in Leafs Dmen? Iginla practicing … Halvat needing clearence … Orpik may not be ready … Saad makes ‘Hawks … Schenn’s contract notes

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on October 5th, 2011

  • Ron Wilson via twitter: Wilson says: “Steckel immediately improves our PK. Size is a huge bonus. Faceoffs are going to help bigtime in all areas. Can also help on the wing!”
  • Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Maple Leafs are still working the phones after the Steckel trade. They have a surplus of defenseman. Nothing is imminent.
  • Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Flames captain Jarome Iginla was back skating with teammates after taking 2 weeks off with a bad back. Iginla said: “We definitely took more time to make sure (it’s 100%) and everything’s been really positive. Hopefully, it’s just a one-off and not an issue down the road.” Iginla is 16 goals away from 500.
  • David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks forward Martin Havlat headed to Cleveland yesterday to have his shoulder examined by his surgeon. If all goes well he’ll get clearance for Saturday’s opener. Tommy Wingels and Jamie McGinn are battling for the last forward spot on the 3rd line with Michal Handzus and Torrey Mitchell.
  • Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers have split up the defensive pairing of Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn, who have been together since 2007-08. Timonen is paired with Andrej Meszaros, Coburn with Andeas Lilja. Chris Pronger skates with Matt Carle.
  • Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: 2011 2nd round pick, Brandon Saad, signed a 3 year entry level deal, and made the Blackhawks opening roster. He also made the ‘Hawks top line, along side Patrick Sharp and Jonathan Toews.
  • Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Devils forward Travis Zajac is out of his walking boot and has begun physical therapy. GM Lou Lamoriello said the “worst-case scenario” would have Zajac return “some time after New Year’s.”

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Sunday notes involving Crosby, Maple Leafs, Whitney, Oilers, Waivers, Rangers, Gudbranson, Smaby and a Shanahan video

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Suspensions, NHL Videos on October 2nd, 2011

  • AP in the Globe and Mail: Penguins forward Sidney Crosby is expected to miss the Penguins home opener next week. Crosby has been practicing with the team since Sept. 17th, but hasn’t been cleared for contact yet.
  • Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs are looking to package some of their depth to acquire an established player. They have too many forwards and defenseman. They lack high-level offensive and physical players. Matthew Lombardi may be better suited for Phil Kessel’s center as he is a left handed shot, Tim Connolly and Kessel are both right handed shots.
  • Bob Mitchell of the Toronto Star: Leafs forward Clarke MacArthur was suspended for the last nights pre-season game and 2 regular season games for his hit on Justin Abdelkader on Friday night. (Shanahan video at bottom of the post)
  • Kevin McGran of hte Toronto Star: Leafs coach Ron Wilson knows what the Leafs opening roster will look like. GM Brian Burke said that if Jake Gardiner makes the team, he’d likely be paired with Mike Komisarek. McGran says that Komisarek is a top 6 for sure. McGran doesn’t think the Leafs should keep either Jay Rosehill or Colton Orr on the roster.
  • Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Ray Whitney’s name keeps popping up as a possible Bruins, and it’s not the first time. The 39 year old will be a UFA at season’s end, and is coming off a 57 point season. Once Marc Savard is put on LTIR, the Bruins would have the space for him. Adam Larsson looks to have made the Devils, and could see time on the top power play unit.
  • Jim Matheson via twitter: Matheson wonders if Oilers could trade one of their young forwards for a puck moving defenseman. They need one with Ryan Whitney hurt.
  • Nick Kypreos via twitter: Oilers Taylor Fedun had a metal rod inserted into his broken femur. Icing will now become an NHL hot topic.
  • David Satriano of the NY Post: The Rangers cut their roster to 25. Dylan McIlrath to junior, and defensemen Tim Erixon and Blake Parlett, and forwards Ryan Bourque, Carl Hagelin, John Mitchell, Kris Newbury and Dale Weise to their AHL affiliate. Sean Avery and Erik Christensen are battling for the 13th forward roster spot.
  • Bob McKenzie via twitter: On waivers yesterday: Mancari, Duco, Parent, (VAN); Pouliot, Tikhonov (PHX); Mitchell, Newbury, Kris (NYR); Stapleton (WPG); St Pierre, Giroux, Holden, (CBJ).
  • Harvey Fialkov via twitter: Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson realizes he may get a 9 game “audition” before they deciding if he’ll stay with the club.
  • Steve Zipay via twitter: Zipay thinks that several teams could be interested in defenseman Ryan Parent. Parent was put on waivers by the Canucks.
  • Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks defenseman Matt Smaby will be out 2-3 months with a torn ligament in his thumb. The Ducks have 26 players left on their camp roster. They have the option of putting Toni Lydman and Kurtis Foster on IR.
  • Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien was back practicing for a 45 minute session yesterday. He’s spent the past few days resting minor injuries.

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Staal to skate with AHL team … Lombardi could play this weekend … Notes on Komisarek, Rundblad, Brunnstrom, Jackman, Foster and Stalberg

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 30th, 2011

  • Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will skate with Rangers AHL team in Connecticut today. Staal has been suffering from intermittent headaches this summer, stemming from a Jan. 22nd concussion after taking a hit from his brother. It’s still not known if he’ll be able to join the Rangers in Europe for their season opener, or in their 2nd game.
  • Lance Hornby and Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: It’s looking like Matthew Lombardi will get into an exhibition game this weekend.

    “If I’m feeling 100% and confident, there’s a good chance I could play,” Lombardi said of facing the Detroit Red Wings in the coming home-and-home pre-season games. “But if we’re not sure and maybe things aren’t going as well, then we’ll make a decision. I don’t think it’s a negative either way. The progress has been great (far ahead of off-season projections). Whether I get in this week or on the next little while (Toronto opens the regular season on Oct. 6), it’s great.”

  • Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek is in better shape this year, and may have cemented his spot in the top 6. Koshan mentions there has been speculation from the outside that Komisarek and his $4.5 million salary could be sent to the Marlies. (Problem is it sounds like he has a no-movement and limited trade clause, so he would probably have to agree to be sent down, which he wouldn’t do.)
  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: David Rundblad is close to making the Senators, but if he doesn’t, he has made noise about heading back to Sweden for the season. Defenseman Erik Karlsson can relate and had this to say:

    “It’s up to (Rundblad) and management to see how close he is to making the team and if it’s worth it for him to go down there or to go back to Sweden and come back next year. If you want to make the team, you’ve got to stay here.”

    “If you go home, you’ve got to wait until next year to make the team and even then you may have to go down (to the AHL) anyways,” said Karlsson. “It’s just a personal thing — what’s best for you and what you think is best for you.”

  • Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland on Fabian Brunnstrom:

    “Right now, he looks like he’s playing his way into a contract. We’ll determine if he’s played his way onto the roster. There’s no rush to do anything now, so we’ll address the situation on Monday. But he has stated a pretty darn good case for a contract and for the roster, especially considering the injury to Jan Mursak.”

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More on waivers today … Video of Sestito’s suspendable hit and Avery’s threat to Giroux … Komisarek’s limited no-trade … Pronger could be ready for opener

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Videos on September 27th, 2011

  • TSN: Players put on waivers today: Cam Paddock (LA) , Nathan Lawson (MTL), Brian Willsie (MTL), Andre Deveaux (NYR), Andreas Thuresson (NYR), Tom Sestito (PHI), Andrew Joudrey (CBJ), Cody Bass (CBJ), Dane Byers (CBJ), Nick Drazenovic (CBJ), Zach Hamill (BOS), Trent Whitfield (BOS), Peter Mannino (WPG), Jason Jaffray (WPG), Riley Holzapfel (WPG), Tim Conboy (OTT), Francis Lessard (OTT), Corey Locke (OTT), Mark Parrish (OTT), Arturs Kulda (WPG), Mark Flood (WPG).
  • Darren Dreger via twitter: There is no audio of Wayne Simmonds alleged slur towards Sean Avery. Shanahan is expected to talk with Simmonds today, could end up as a $2,500 fine.
  • Darren Dreger via twitter: Jacques hearing is today, Sestito is likely tomorrow. Sestito’s suspension may be less than Shelly’s suspension has he’s not a repeat offender.

  • Sean Avery is mic’d up and threatens Claude Giroux (explicit language)

  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators goalie Craig Anderson is nursing a minor injury and won’t be the lineup tonight as expected. He should be able to go Thursday.
  • David Alter via twitter: Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek has a no-movement with a 12 team no-trade clause. He can be traded to 18 teams, and he can’t be loaned.
  • Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren believes that Chris Pronger will be ready for the opener in Boston, but no sure if he will play in one of their final two pre-season games. James Van Riemsdyk will likely miss the Flyers final 2 pre-season games with a lower-body injury, but should be ready for opener.

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Roster cuts and notes for the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild, Blues and Capitals

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on September 26th, 2011

  • Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers released Michael Nylander and Adam Mair. They have 29 players left in camp, and will likely open the season with 22 players. Still battling for a roster spot are Sean Couturier, Brayden Schenn, Matt Read, Zac Rinaldo and Tom Sestito.
  • Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs are down to 29 in camp after cutting 14 players yesterday.  They put Luca Caputi, Jeff Finger, Ryan Hamilton and Mike Zigomanis on waivers. Joe Colburne’s inconsistent play found him among the cuts. Veterans in Trouble: Tyler Bozak is tied to Kyle Turris trade rumors, and a healthy Matthew Lombardi could steal his spot. Mike Komisarek has a limited no-trade clause, is from Long Island, and they need a defenseman. Carl Gunnarsson could be their best overall Dman, but there is no hype about him, and he is a Ferguson draft pick. Matt Lashoff could be the odd man out. On the Bubble: Nazem Kadri chances lessened with Matthew Lombardi getting closer, but he has played well. Matt Frattin may benefit from starting with the Marlies. Jake Gardiner’s play is worthy of a roster spot but numbers may mean he starts with the Marlies. Keith Aulie hasn’t done anything wrong but doesn’t need to clear waivers to be sent to the Marlies. Ben Scrivens needs to play, so he may be better served with the Marlies than as James Reimer’s backup.
  • Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Ducks cut 6 players yesterday, putting their camp roster down to 37. Emerson Etem was sent back to junior, with Mark Bell, Rick Schofield, Matt Kennedy, Jake Newton and Mathieu Carle going to Syracuse of the AHL. Bell and Carle need to clear waivers.
  • Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues cut their roster down to 29. Their likely is only 1 spot  available with Ryan Reaves possibly leading a group of Chris Porter, Evgeny Grachev, Adam Cracknell and Philip McRae. Jonathan Cheechoo was among the cuts. Strickland thinks that Brian Elliott’s experience gives him the nod over Ben Bishop. Scott Nichol, rehabbing from shoulder surgery, has yet to get into a pre-season game but could get into their remaining 3 games.
  • Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: The Capitals cut 6 players yesterday, putting them at 29: 17 forwards, 10 defensemen and 2 goaltenders. Braden Holtby, Matt Ford and Patrick Wellar were sent to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Christian Hanson, Ryan Potulny and Danny Richmond need to clear waivers before they can be assigned to Hershey.

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