BrySmalls Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Caps are in need for another top defenseman and a goalie.i think im the only Caps fan whose comfortable with Varlamov backing up Theodore going into the playoffs. you arent getting a top defenseman without mortgaging the future and the future is too bright to do that for this year. this team is too young to get impatient now and make a foolish deal, and i dont think McPhee will make a desperate, foolish move, if the right move isnt there, we will stand pat, and to be honest, im comfortable with that.Isn't Varlamov injured or has he recovered? Besides, Neiverth is starting tonight so he may earn the backup spot heading into the playoffs. On a second evaluation, this team mirrors the pre-dynastic days of the (not saying that the Caps will win 4 straight cups) Islanders by improving season upon season and gaining experience in the post season and are missing a 'final piece' (or three) to the puzzle.However, they continue to shoot themselves in the foot by taking mindless penalties and I believe that a well-rounded defensive defenseman might ebb those inconsistencies and also provide a solid back check whenever Green wants to become a winger during his shift.Varlamov is skating, hes not totally healthy, but i do agree his injuries have to be a concern. but if he gets healthy and comes back and plays well for Hershey, im fine with a platoon backup with him and Neuvirth.the penalties are a big problem, its the only reason we dont have a top 15 PK unit. i agree with the need of a defenseman, but if we're going to mortgage the future to get him, i dont want him, not right now. not with Morrisonn and Jurcina possibly coming off the books this summer. Alzner is NHL ready right now, Carlson may need a year or 2 in Hershey, but the pipeline keeps pumping out good d prospects. alot of people are down on Jeff Schultz, im not one of those. i appreciate the way he plays defense, could he be a bit more physical? definitely, but i dont see any major holes in his game. if we got Pronger by giving up say Morrisonn, Flash, and a pick i'd do the deal in a heartbeat, but to me, Varlamov, Carlson, and Alzner are untouchables.What about brining up Collins and/or Sloan or is that a wait till next year approach?i dont see them as playoff performers. right now our best defensemen are in Washington, with the exception of Alzner, and it looked like even he struggled before being sent down when Poti returned. its not exactly "wait till next year" its more of, we're going to get very far with what we've got right now, we may not win the Cup, but the years not a failure if we dont win it.what i think i missed on was the penalties, and really what needs to be done is a team leader, Fedorov, Clark (even tho hes injured), needs to step up and say something. these guys know what theyre doing is wrong, and i think what Bruce said to the Post was right, long shifts ultimately doom us. guys like the young guns need to reign in their shifts a bit, when youre tired you take bad penalties. alot of them are effort penalties tho, and you cant really fault a guy for diving at a loose puck, then the guy trips over his stick (which has been called on Semin multiple times) then he goes to the box. they just need to be smarter, and thatll come with experience.I do believe that the Caps have made leaps and bounds in comparison from last season to this season, they are still a few pieces short of the finished puzzle, but I really love the direction in which this organization is headed and has reinforcements for the future. I agree that a veteran needs to step up in the locker room in order to direct the "young guns" the penalty-free way to play the game. I also agree that even if the Caps do not win the Cup this year, that the season can be considered a success and something to buildup into next season where then it becomes a mission to win the Cup.Here's hoping that they only take under 5 penalties tonight against the Thrashers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I would love to see the Jackets pick up another scoring threat, but the Klesla injury killed the best bet. Anyone heard any rumors about a trade involving the Jackets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I would love to see the Jackets pick up another scoring threat, but the Klesla injury killed the best bet. Anyone heard any rumors about a trade involving the Jackets?They've been pushing to get Tim Connelly but the last I've heard of this was early last week but nothing since and they've been after Matthew Lombardi but the Flames want good defensive depth in return.Edit:To MontrealDoug JanikTo Dallas Steve Beginhttp://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=268795&lid...s=topStory_main  JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE|  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 An update on the Ohlund situation- it seems that he's going to test the free agent market for sure now according to TSN via TEAM 1040 from Vancouver.TSN.ca link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Glen Metropolit was claimed off the waivers by the Canadiens.Link (in French)Gainey seems to be looking for some insurance players... He might be preparing a big trade.EDIT: And Ossi Vaananen go to Vancouver off the waivers too.Link also in French Four times IHL Nielson Cup Champions - Montréal Shamrocks (2008-2009 // 2009-2010 // 2012-2013 // 2014-2015) Five times TNFF Confederation Cup Champions - Yellowknife Eagles (2009 CC VI // 2010 CC VII // 2015 CC XII // 2017 CC XIV // 2018 CC XV) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Glen Metropolit was claimed off the waivers by the Canadiens.Link (in French)Gainey seems to be looking for some insurance players... He might be preparing a big trade.EDIT: And Ossi Vaananen go to Vancouver off the waivers too.Link also in FrenchI had a weird feeling the Canucks were going to pick up Vaananen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBoy Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Looks to me as the Ossi Vaananen pick up is a move that gives Gillis a bit more leeway as far as trades go with Ohlund. (Contrary to the report above about Ohlund testing FA.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run34 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I definitely agree JY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thrashers Havelid to Devils for Salmela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Waiver Wire Tuesday!http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=269562 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Avery, as expected, back with the Rangers. Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelhouse Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Miro Satan placed on waivers, as is Gary Roberts. "Purists will bitch and whine, but so what? Purists will Always bitch and whine. That is their function. Res Ipsa Loquitur."-HST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Miro Satan placed on waivers, as is Gary Roberts.Please New Jersey, select Satan off waivers! I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Burke said Antropov and Moore sat out as they are part of seperate deals. So Seems 100% they will be gone come three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan1 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Miro Satan placed on waivers, as is Gary Roberts.Please New Jersey, select Satan off waivers! This would blow away in sales... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Miro Satan placed on waivers, as is Gary Roberts.Please New Jersey, select Satan off waivers! I saw that too, but I could've sworn Satan was playing tonight against Tampa BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Miro Satan placed on waivers, as is Gary Roberts.Please New Jersey, select Satan off waivers! I saw that too, but I could've sworn Satan was playing tonight against TampaHe was. I thought you couldn't play if you were on waivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Not a trade, but Vancouver rewards Alexadre Burrows with a nice, new, 4 year-$8 M contract. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generally Managing Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I know that the Bruins are built to make a decent run in the playoffs as is, but something tells me they need to make a move to shake up the funk they have been in lately. Maybe a puck-moving defenseman is in order? Hello, my name is Rich and I'm a baseball-holic. And an OOTP-holic.... and maybe even an alcoholic. Oh no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I know that the Bruins are built to make a decent run in the playoffs as is, but something tells me they need to make a move to shake up the funk they have been in lately. Maybe a puck-moving defenseman is in order?I also think the B's could benefit from a shakeup, but I would just die if they traded an up and comer like Kessel in order to make a push for the Cup now. I would much rather see them keep their young talent and have a chance at building a dynasty a few years from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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