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Blades sign Nimmo, Callander weighs in, Ferguson to AHL
Posted July 8, 2008
Lots to report, and I have more quotes and info in a story online. I'll try to do it briefly with a bit more opinion for the blog.
First of all, the Blades announced another signing today. David Nimmo, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound, 25-year-old center who was last year's CHL rookie of the year.
You see CHL and automatically you think this is a Malcolm Cameron signing, right? Cameron spent four years playing in the CHL, Nimmo played last season in Amarillo, Texas -- the same state Cameron coached in. Seems obvious, right?
But Nimmo said again that it was Blades GM Craig Brush who contacted him first, before Cameron was even signed. Now it could be that Cameron gave Brush the name, because Cameron couldn't call guys until his deal with Florida was official, but still it seems the Blades GM has done recruiting for all the already-announced signings.
Doesn't mean Cameron isn't the great recruiter we've all heard about -- it just means the two of them are both skilled recruiters, which should make for a very talented Blades club, right?
Anyway, one thing the Blades lacked on the forward corps last season was size, and signing Nimmo is a step toward making sure that doesn't happen again. The guy was also absolutely on fire in the CHL last season scoring 41 goals and adding 43 assists in 64 games. He was also a Southern Conference all-star.
"(The ECHL) is a step up ... a jump for me for sure, but hopefully I can make the most of it," Nimmo said on Tuesday. "I'm hoping to contribute like I did last year ... get some power-play time ... just be a big offensive presence around the net."
Lots of us probably already have seen Nimmo play, too, believe it or not. He was a member of the Mississippi RiverKings squad that played the Blades in two exhibition games last season at Germain Arena. He didn't get much playing time, though, and was traded to Amarillo before the regular season.
One more nugget from Nimmo -- he said the only guy he knows from his Blades team next season is Brad Herauf. The two played against each other in juniors in Saskatchewan. The Blades haven't released Herauf's signing yet, but here's another sign that Herauf is on his way back to FL -- as was already assumed.
CALLANDER UPDATE: Here's another guy the Blades would love to see sign for next season. I just looked at his #s again, too, and he'd be a coup to re-sign.
The 5-foot-11, 181-pound forward was tied for second on the Blades in goals last season, with 25 -- despite missing 25 regular season games. He was also a strong two-way player, finishing the regular season at +22.
Plus, he got the dirty goals and wasn't afraid to fight it out in front of the net.
Callander played two seasons in Europe before joining the Blades midway through next season, so he could be tempted to go back. He should also get some good consideration from AHL teams.
But Callander said an AHL deal wouldn't necessarily make him cross the Blades off his list -- a rarity as most guys would go to the AHL no matter what.
"There might be a situation where Florida is a better opportunity for us, even if I do get an (AHL) contract," Callander said on Monday.
The "us" he's referring to is Callander's new family -- he and his wife, Rachel, had their first child, Tyler, last week.
"Once you're holding that baby in your arms, everything changes," Callander said. "We have to figure out what's the best for the three of us ... I really liked Florida and we want to come back there."
Callander said he's talked to Cameron several times already, and the first-year coach said the Blades are going to be "very patient" with Callander as he makes up his mind.
I didn't think Callander would be back, but after talking to him, the prospect of him returning seems a lot more likely. We'll see what happens ...
FERGUSON TO AHL: Bob Ferguson joined Gerry Fleming as the second former Blades coach to jump to the AHL this offseason.
The Augusta Lynx announced on Tuesday that Ferguson will be the new assistant GM for the Anaheim Ducks' AHL affiliate in Des Moines, Ia., next season. Like Fleming's job, Ferguson's job gives him a place within an NHL organization. The Ducks are supposed to announce the new name of the team, as well as its logo and colors, in Des Moines tomorrow -- the team replaces the '05-08 Iowa Stars, who were affiliated with the Dallas Stars.
This marks a move into management for Ferguson, which should be a good move given his strengths in player management and recruiting contacts.
Now the Lynx become the fourth ECHL team to hire a new head coach this offseason -- I could be missing someone -- but so far it's been Florida, Ontario (Calif.), Reading and now Augusta. The Lynx said in the Ferguson release that they'll hire before the end of July. And they'll have to move quickly -- tough to recruit for next season without a coach.
You've gotta think Troy Mann is first in line for this job. He was a finalist in all three of the jobs mentioned above, and he's right there in Columbia.
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Wow, busy day.
Fergy love Iowa so that is a good fit.
On paper the new guy looks good. How would you like to have been the GM that traded him before the season, only to watch him win rookie of the year?
As most of us here I would LOVE having Callander back if it is a good thing for his family. Can you see him on a line with Nimmo? Big guy brusing it out at the net with Callander surfing around for the garbage.
#1 Posted by hambling on July 8, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks for the "Full of info" update, AB....this info should give the Blades Fanatics and Bloggers enough info for at least the next 10 days or so...nice job!
#2 Posted by CUBBUC on July 8, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks :)
It's fun to see the signings come in at this time of year ...
#3 Posted by ABusch on July 8, 2008 at 8:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Angela..You are MORE THAN WELCOME...and the signings are just starting! Stay ON TOP OF IT, AB. The long term rewards will speak for themselves...
#4 Posted by CUBBUC on July 8, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
IMHO Callander will return, and I'm really looking forward to some hat tricks...
Nimmo - he's gonna be interesting to watch develop... good size too! (yae!)
#5 Posted by AloraPurefoy on July 8, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
NIMMO: Good size kid and he's a center too. Lots of scoring. Lets hope for once we have a big guy that uses his size to his advantage. Not fighting but good forechecking and back checking.
BHF thanks for the updates today. My ECHL "text line" was up and running today.
AB When I first heard I just knew this was a Cameron signing. I read what you wrote about but I am really thinking Cameron was all over this one. He like big teams, so do I....
CHIP we may have a SISCA vs. Z-ICEMAN fight this preseason.
Rumor has it CSA likes his migit porn, maybe he likes migit fighting as well. LOL
#6 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 8, 2008 at 11:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH:::
Now it comes to light why FERGUSON was not more interested in the Blades Head coaching position.
NOBILLI
Will he be headed to AUGUSTA...
CAMERON,
Seems like MALLIE is spending more time at his homes in Beaumont, Canada, and his new digs in SW Florida than starting with his recruiting. Maybe the boys are wise to his "promise the world, deliver the summer publix gig" talk"....
#7 Posted by MFH on July 9, 2008 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Marks to Agusta----------
#8 Posted by WYMAN on July 9, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
W O O P S ---Put in a U
#9 Posted by WYMAN on July 9, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Fowards signed/pending
Bowers, Nimmo, McNabb, Baker, Callendar, Herauf, and Lukin
And, if the "big signing" is a forward, thats 8 forwards.
Throw in a few more forwards from Carolina and Florida..
If I was 'lil Ern, Id be updating my resume feverishly or applying all my time to my new business venture
#10 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Rumor has it CSA likes his migit porn, maybe he likes migit fighting as well. LOL
#6 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 8, 2008 at 11:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Throw in some bum fights and ghetto brawls as well, Bussy
Shallow minds are easily amused
#11 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
good size too! (yae!)
#5 Posted by AloraPurefoy on July 8, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Ummmmmm..... uhhhhhh.....
#12 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
YES still waiting on that "big signing"......
#13 Posted by CJ on July 9, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA - Maybe and after preseason fun event in the Breakaway....Sisca and Z-man tossing? Sounds like an event that would draw you.
I guess APF thinks that size does matter.
#14 Posted by hambling on July 9, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
HAM I heard with you that size, shape, age and the amount of hair on someone is irralavant...
Any lady who sais size does not matter is a liar.
Ok I said my peace back to hockey. LOL
CSA I know you are liking the team so far BUT will you get the weekend package??? Maybe really splurge and get season tickets???
MFH might be able to hook you up with some tickets as well. As many vacations as he is taking lately he might only make half of the games....
#15 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 9, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mr LaRose gets a nice raise. Signed for 875k today.
#16 Posted by canes_sth on July 9, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Another X-Blade signs--------------
http://thrashers.nhl.com/team/app/?se...
#17 Posted by WYMAN on July 9, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA - Maybe and after preseason fun event in the Breakaway....Sisca and Z-man tossing? Sounds like an event that would draw you.
I guess APF thinks that size does matter.
#14 Posted by hambling on July 9, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Midget bowling sounds like a blast
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CSA I know you are liking the team so far BUT will you get the weekend package??? Maybe really splurge and get season tickets???
#15 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 9, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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I dont know if I'll be able to swing STH status
That doesnt mean I wont catch at least 2/3 of the home games, though
A home vs ST's
I'll take the former, not the latter
#18 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Anyway, one thing the Blades lacked on the forward corps last season was size, and signing Nimmo is a step toward making sure that doesn't happen again.
By Angela Busch
Blades sign Nimmo, Callander weighs in, Ferguson to AHL
Posted July 8, 2008
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Just confirms my questioning of why Zanc was tendered a qualifying offer
Now tell me he isnt trade bait....
#19 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 6:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CHIP:
http://www.royalshockey.com/news/news...
If you know was the Maple Leafs/Marlies ECHL affiliate was last year, you may now who could be headed to Reading as HC
Yep. Its him.
#20 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
STINGRAY PEEING IN THE WIND:
MFH spots MR. STINKRAY, M. Marchetti, Pissing off the side of US 17 on the way to CHARLESTON...
#21 Posted by MFH on July 9, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
STINGRAY PEEING IN THE WIND:
MFH spots MR. STINKRAY, M. Marchetti, Pissing off the side of US 17 on the way to CHARLESTON...
#21 Posted by MFH on July 9, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
First the electric fence and now THIS?
This guy has a urination logistics problem
#22 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 6:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
STINGRAY PEEING IN THE WIND:
MFH spots MR. STINKRAY, M. Marchetti, Pissing off the side of US 17 on the way to CHARLESTON...
#21 Posted by MFH on July 9, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Was he/she standing or squatting?
#23 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats to Davis Payne!
http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.c...
#24 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 6:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA, ;you are just like a politician...First you say if the Blades Sign Cameron, you will become a STH. NOw that they did you "REDEFINE" your position to say,"well not ST, but I'll be around till 2/3 of the games"
CB spent the extra bucks on MC JUST to get you back as a ST now you are "Flip-Flopping". Shameful!
#25 Posted by hambling on July 9, 2008 at 8:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No flip flopping
Flat out comes down to $$$.
IF I can do it, I will
And I still have plenty of time
#26 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
NDN 'Blades Blog By Angela Busch
Blades sign Nimmo, Callander weighs in, Ferguson to AHL
Posted July 8, 2008
Now the Lynx become the fourth ECHL team to hire a new head coach this offseason -- I could be missing someone -- but so far it's been Florida, Ontario (Calif.), Reading and now Augusta. The Lynx said in the Ferguson release that they'll hire before the end of July. And they'll have to move quickly -- tough to recruit for next season without a coach.
You've gotta think Troy Mann is first in line for this job. He was a finalist in all three of the jobs mentioned above, and he's right there in Columbia.
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He maybe 1st in line......
.....BUT, I bet you cold beer he doesnt wind up there
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FERGUSON TO AHL: Bob Ferguson joined Gerry Fleming as the second former Blades coach to jump to the AHL this offseason.
The Augusta Lynx announced on Tuesday that Ferguson will be the new assistant GM for the Anaheim Ducks' AHL affiliate in Des Moines, Ia., next season. Like Fleming's job, Ferguson's job gives him a place within an NHL organization. The Ducks are supposed to announce the new name of the team, as well as its logo and colors, in Des Moines tomorrow
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http://www.iowachops.com/news/index.h...
#27 Posted by CSA on July 9, 2008 at 9:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA...YOU are ON THE HOTSEAT! Season Tickets or not, your Boasting that you WOULD BUY THEM takes a SERIOUS HIT if you don't pony up! That is my message to you...MAN UP! Cameron is here....MAN UP or post in the future with "Little Respect". I have your back, CSA...but this is YOUR PROMISE...NUT UP FOR THE SEASON TICKETS..Your Pal..CUBBUC...
#28 Posted by CUBBUC on July 9, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Besides CSA..you know I am good for "A Beer A Game" for you if you run in to me at The Germ...talk about cutting your cost down!
#29 Posted by CUBBUC on July 9, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah ... I forgot about John Marks when I was talking about Mann being first in line for the Augusta job.
We'll have to see what happens.
AB
#30 Posted by ABusch on July 9, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CHIP it sounded like someone stunk up the SHEETS.... Thank God for CeCe...
MFH have you stopped by KISER'S place yet????
CSA is taking a little heat tonight I see.
CUBBUC will get you a beer and I will get you APF'S favorite.
#31 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 10, 2008 at 12:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Iowa Chops? That is a lame name. What would you call the youth leauge, "the Porkers"?
aybe they could find a mascot from the 70's movie PORKIES.
I guess Fergusen's physic will fit in well there.
CSA walking down the street going, "flip-flop, flip-flop,flip-flop"
#32 Posted by hambling on July 10, 2008 at 1:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Where's big Ern---------------
http://www.oursportscentral.com/servi...
#33 Posted by WYMAN on July 10, 2008 at 6:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Bussyfan/Pepsiman:
Drove by the GREYHOUND Bus station yesterday, did NOT see him sitting there. Off to NC today will be going through COLUMBIA, very quickly, maybe MFH will make a stop at their old barn..........
#34 Posted by MFH on July 10, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wyman,
BIG ERN is working on his business ventures this summer, plus he is resting his shoulder for the upcoming season.....
btw, make sure the shuffleboard court is getting re-painted..
#35 Posted by MFH on July 10, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HEMROID,
I hope you got your trip mapped out by AK ! ! !
#36 Posted by WYMAN on July 10, 2008 at 9:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Bussy- It wasn't Sheets last night but the fact that the Brew Crew couldn't get to Rusch (a former Cub) BUT no worries the Cubs will fold down the stretch..........
MFH- Miller Park, Friday, any messages you want me to pass along to Dusty?
#37 Posted by Chip on July 10, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CHIP sportscenter should get there facts straight. jeeez!!!
CSA I was looking on youtube to see if there were any videos on NIMMO. I can't find any but I am assuming he has been in at least 1 fight. I will leave it up to the youtube professional to find a video. LOL
BHF are you back from WPB yet???
#38 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 10, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA's inspiration for flip - flopping on becoming a STH. I guess if it's good enough for JK it's good enogh for CSA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esUTn6...
#39 Posted by hambling on July 10, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Panthers sign McIntyre perhaps he will be here??
#40 Posted by SDW on July 10, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SDW if you are talking about Steve McIntyre someone posted a link that showed he was signed along with a monster forward. Thats a disaster waiting to happen....
#41 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 10, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You will never see this guy @ the Germ
http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.c...
N E V E R ------------
#42 Posted by WYMAN on July 10, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH...WYMAN isn't into Shuffleboard anymore. I heard he visits the local ASSISTED LIVING CENTER to play PENNY POKER twice a week...when his opponents NOD OFF from time to time he sweeps the pot, (as much as 30 to 50 cents), and uses the $$$ to add to his SILENT MOVIE COLLECTION...otherwise, he uses the extra BIG CASH to hit the "Earlybird" at Mel's Diner....Mashed Potatoes on the side...(Easy On The Teeth)
#43 Posted by CUBBUC on July 10, 2008 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CUBBUC - you are showing your age. The wife works for an ALF and she says thay are all Quarter buy ins. No penny games for the past 20 years.
#44 Posted by hambling on July 10, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CUBBUC will get you a beer and I will get you APF'S favorite.
#31 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 10, 2008 at 12:28 a.m.
APF's favorite? Pray tell what that may be ... and be nice ;o)
#45 Posted by AloraPurefoy on July 10, 2008 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
AK your favorite is NACHOS, with a cheese stained shirt...
CUBBUC are you older or is WYMAN??? With your last post you may have him beat by a land slide.
HAM needs those pennies to pick up the tab when I stiff him with the bill. LOL
#46 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 10, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CHIP it's time for yet another guys night out. Too bad your in CHEESELAND.
#47 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 10, 2008 at 9:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Attn. MR. BRUSH.....You know who I am... Please do me a FAVOR soon... SIGN BRAD HERAUF.....That being said..make sure CSA buys SEASON TICKETS..we WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM OTHERWISE...
#48 Posted by CUBBUC on July 10, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CHIP you missed out big time....
CUBBUC dont worry, Herauf is in the bag...
#49 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 11, 2008 at 2:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Bussy yes it was and I misspelled his name(sorry)
I also thought I remembered him in the ECHL last year but it must have been the season before?
oops.
Cubbus take a deep breath and listen to Bussy for once(hes right done deal)
so relax and look forward to a great season :)
#50 Posted by SDW on July 11, 2008 at 8:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
make sure CSA buys SEASON TICKETS..we WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM OTHERWISE...
#48 Posted by CUBBUC on July 10, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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MOB style?
#51 Posted by CSA on July 11, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
POTENTIAL CAMERON RECRUIT:
MALLIE should look into TEDDY DUPAY'S skating skills, it appears he can throw alot of punches in the corner.
NDN broke the story yesterday but the NP has a great folow-up today.
#52 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA,
Not MOB style just make you watch FLEMING coaching tapes from the last 7 years and then quiz you on it...
Rumour has it DUPAY threw/hit more punches that night than 3 pointers in the last 6 years......
#53 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CUBBUC:
Once again MFH is spot on..
SINCE MOULTON'S garbage in Sundays NDN the RAYS have lost 4 straight, just as MFH predicted, you know one GOOBER to another.
btw, MFH is surprised you read his stuff, what next you are following KENT'S "career".........
#54 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA,
Not MOB style just make you watch FLEMING coaching tapes from the last 7 years and then quiz you on it...
#53 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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Please....Just shoot me now
#55 Posted by CSA on July 11, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wyman,
BIG ERN is working on his business ventures this summer, plus he is resting his shoulder for the upcoming season.....
#35 Posted by MFH on July 10, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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You didnt mention where he's gonna be playing
#56 Posted by CSA on July 11, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Chip:
Troy Mann will be announced as head coach of the Reading Royals sometime within the next week.
#57 Posted by CSA on July 11, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA,
Or what league...
ANGIE,
LOOKS LIKE JAGAR and other NHL'ers is going to The Soviet Union to play in "that league" rated by YOU BELOW the AHL.....:)
#58 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 10:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA,
Or what league...
#58 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 10:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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Heck, or what country
I wouldnt be surprised to see Ern give GF a call for a tryout up in Springfield if he hasnt already
Any insight on the matter (that you can disclose)?
#59 Posted by CSA on July 11, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH-Yeay Dupay can throw the punches in the corner, but only against the girls. Maybe he could room with Peterson?
I coached him as a kid in Little League...punk then, punk now.
If you get your Utah Bar card, MFH, it would garner you a lot of local plublicity. Heck, you could even dust off the pleadings of one of your former clients hitting a stewardess and cut your time spent on the case down.
#60 Posted by hambling on July 11, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Glads and Royals make a trade:
http://gwinnettgladiators.com/news/la...
#61 Posted by CSA on July 11, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.c...
#62 Posted by CSA on July 11, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CHIP dont have too much fun with the brew crew tonight...
ERN: Maybe he should give Europe a shot. Heck, what does he have to loose.
CSA pick up your phone you goober....
#63 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 11, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BHF,
Hard for MFH to hit the "stats", but how many NHL'ers are headed to RUSSIA next season, for the "league below the AHL"..
Big ERN has "hinted" that SPRINGFIELD has shown some interest.......
Ham,
Not only throw punches but it looks as though he is a good KICKER..
Kid liked to "cuff" steaks at the local market while at Gainsville, then he liked to make book, now he is hitting and kicking women...
Wonder how this will effect the custody issue of his KID.....??????
Maybe he can start dating MINDY MCCREADY...
#64 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CHIP There are reports that Brett Favre has been asked to be released so he can play for another team. What the hell bro!!!!
MFH you seem to be having a hard time letting Mindy Mccready go. You are starting to remind me of "The Rocket"....
#65 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 11, 2008 at 6:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA..not MOB STYLE...you would be easy to catch at The Germ...My guess is there are only 3 people on this blog that couldn't catch you...First, (AND SLOWEST) would be Hammy...talk about a walking Physical wreck in progress...SECOND...WYMAN...(although for his age he could surprise...) and THIRD...ME. If I was to try to catch you, I figure I might gain 2 feet on you every 100 yards.....one other thing...MFH...why the HARD LINE on Dupay...your fellow Bloggers give you SPACE HERE as you defend "Clients" involved in MURDER...I find it very Inappropriate that you comment on Mr. Dupay's charges on a public forum such as this Blog...this is the SECOND TIME in the past couple of weeks when you have showed your true colors as someone who doesn't know when (because of your profession) to keep your MOUTH SHUT!!! That's TWICE, Mr. Brush... are you sure that MFH is deserved of Everblades Quality? Keep it up, MFH...you continue to Show your TRUE COLORS and PROFESSIONALISM (total lack of) to ALL of us reading this Blog. Am I defending Dupay...ABSOLUTELY NOT...but it seems to me that the "Innocent Until Proven Gulity" standard that we are ALL AWARE OF doesn't apply to you, Mr. Grey Goose...you are an EMBARRASMENT TO YOUR PROFESSION when you go into the SEWER like this...
#66 Posted by CUBBUC on July 11, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CUBBUC:
Must be a FAN of Men that batter WOMEN...
This "guy" has a PAST that has been proven, not "all there" and a definate anger managemment problem, just look at the MUG SHOT...
Cubbuc,
Maybe you should now jump on the Michael VICK, beat your dog, bandwagon.......
Way to go GOOBER>>>>>>
#67 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Easy there, CUBBUC. Have a little fun. We all took our hits at Cornacia last year too. Of course MFH couldn't for obvious reasons.
But more troubling is the fact that you would list ME first as not being able to catch up with CSA. Man, have you met CSA? That man is a walking Sta-Puff marshmallow. I heard at work they stopped him when he was leaving, because they though he had a TIRE under his shirt. The man was totally innocent...it was only his waist.
#68 Posted by hambling on July 11, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
cubbuc,
You may want to bring out YOUR DRUMS tonight and start beating them....
You can probably share them with DUPAY and MCCREADY...
chip,
Hope to get an update from Milwaukee tonight...
#69 Posted by MFH on July 11, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey Hammy...The FIRST TIME I MET YOU all I thought of was BISCUITS AND GRITS....thats what you reminded me of...CSA can put a tire under his shirt and leave you in the dust....Yep...BISCUITS AND GRITS...
#70 Posted by CUBBUC on July 11, 2008 at 8:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
HEY HAMMY...(What an APPROPRIATE MONIKER...)I'll never forget the game at The Germ where I was behind you, (with 3 or 4 people between us), and we were starting to go up the stairs to our seats... ( seats far enough away from each other...TY Mr. Brush) The clock said 6:00 or so before the opening faceoff. By the time Mr. Biscuits and Grits..(WITH 8 SAUSAGE LINKS)( THATS WHY THE NAME HAMMY FITS...) made it up the stairs, there was less than 13:00 left in the 1st Period...
#71 Posted by CUBBUC on July 11, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As far as MFH...I think I hit a NERVE...
#72 Posted by CUBBUC on July 11, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW
#73 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 11, 2008 at 9:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You ar the wrong gender to know anyting about my sausage.
#74 Posted by hambling on July 11, 2008 at 9:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Eddy Fish Bowls was kickin pretty good tonight. Some guy that looked like CHIP had 3 escorts with him. There was about 50k in breast jobs walking around in there tonight.
Come on guys enough with the sausage talk.
AB do you have any idea how LEHUN is doing???
CHIP who won the race???? I am assuming the Brewers won the game being that I had to wait on the phone for 10 minutes until the crowd calmed down.
#75 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 12, 2008 at 1:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ran into Lehun on thurs. while out running errands,
he left on friday to head home to canada. has not been released yet to play.
so he isnt sure whats on tap for next season. about 2 months away from being done with total healing.
#76 Posted by SDW on July 12, 2008 at 7:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am a little confused..did the original qualifying list include Ernie? I could have sworn that the blog said 7 qualifying offers and Ernie's name was included however it isn't included now and the blog title says 6 qualifying offers but the first line of the blog says 7. All the other places that have the list say 6 and Ernie's name is not included. So AB is he on the qualifying list or is he not???
#77 Posted by BHF on July 12, 2008 at 8:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Panthers sign a goalie..one we all know...
http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.c...
#78 Posted by BHF on July 12, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HAMMY...I call a truce if you do...I think it's getting a little old for our fellow Bloggers. Time for others to pick up the silly season slack...I for one, have thought all along Hartlieb would be back...we shall see.
#79 Posted by CUBBUC on July 12, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
cubbuc,
Before you jump ship, since you and MOULTON jumped on the RAYS bandwagon they are 0-5...
WTG, ANDY KENT Jr.
Please leave the analysis to the ones in the know...
#80 Posted by MFH on July 12, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH:
Aren't Bussy and BC69 cute together?
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/19...
#81 Posted by CSA on July 12, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I for one, have thought all along Hartlieb would be back...we shall see.
#79 Posted by CUBBUC on July 12, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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I dont think he will be CUBBUC.
#82 Posted by CSA on July 12, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA if you had a handicapped child would you post something like that. I think several will take offense to that with myself included.
CUBBUC you are spot on. HARTLIEB will be back.
SDW thanks for the update. He will be 100% in two weeks "if" he does not reinjure himself.
#83 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 12, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I haven't talked to Lehun in awhile, so thanks for the update SDW. You've gotta feel horrible for him with all these nagging injuries. One thing I didn't realize until this year is how much of a beating these guys' bodies take to play minor-league hockey. It's not all fun and games, though it looks like it sometimes ...
On the qualifying offers, Cameron originally told me seven (and included Hartlieb), but the list released by the ECHL was six. So the official offers are six, not including Hartlieb. Doesn't mean Hartlieb didn't get an offer, but it makes sense that he didn't, at least an official one, as the Blades often don't make qualifying offers to their vets who live here in town.
Hartlieb doesn't want to go anywhere else to play hockey, at least from what he has told me recently. And last I talked to Cameron, he said he hoped to complete a deal with last year's captain in the next few weeks. A deal could even already be done, though I think I would've heard by now if it was.
But all indications say it's a when thing, not an if thing, if you catch my drift.
AB
#84 Posted by ABusch on July 12, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ANGIE,
Last years CAPTAIN of "What TEAM"....
#85 Posted by MFH on July 12, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He said Hartlieb specifically - sorry, I worded that in a confusing way ...
AB
#86 Posted by ABusch on July 12, 2008 at 6:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ernie's when will depend on the if. Somebody I am sure can figure it out.
#87 Posted by BHF on July 12, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BHF say what??? LOL
AB good point. The Blades usually dont protect the Hartliebs Bergs ect. no need to.
CHIP I hope you have the proper attire on to get off the plane and go straight to Groove Street. If your old ass can do that no more nap jokes from me. Maybe....
LEHUN: The guy has been through hell. Wherever he plays (hopefully for the Blades) I hope he has anexcellent season to make up from last year.
#88 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 12, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ernie's when will depend on the if. Somebody I am sure can figure it out.
#87 Posted by BHF on July 12, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Yep.
#89 Posted by CSA on July 12, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA if you had a handicapped child would you post something like that. I think several will take offense to that with myself included.
#83 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 12, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Wait a minute---I thought your excuse was that you were dropped on your head one too many times
Now it makes sense...
#90 Posted by CSA on July 12, 2008 at 7 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Come on Bussy..I know you can figure it out. It is just a little riddle, all you have to do is think a bit.
#91 Posted by BHF on July 12, 2008 at 7:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BHF I am not into game playing maybe a little role playing instead...
#92 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 12, 2008 at 7:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bussy/pepsiman/Thom/Wyman's grandkid,
Role playing along with cross dressing...
Mallie will have a GOALIE Stick in his ass if BIG ERN doesn't return..
ANGIE<
No Problem...:)
#93 Posted by MFH on July 12, 2008 at 8:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH have another Grey Goose with a splash of Cran....
CHIP glad to hear you made it home safely considering the airport area has been under a monsoon half of the day.
DOUGHNUT BOY: Go have another dozen eclairs. You know your favorite with all that cream filling.
#94 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 12, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
what eclair doesn't have a "cream" filing....
#95 Posted by MFH on July 12, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH I would ask if that is all you have but I bet you here those words enough....
#96 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 12, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
There's A MFH/N GNAT flying around on this Blog....The Amazing thing is that every time I go to squish him he hides behind a piece of glass, or a picture..anyway...you get my picture of this MFH'N GNAT.....try to swat him if you see him...but good luck. He Does His Best Work From BEHIND THE GLASS...
#97 Posted by CUBBUC on July 12, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Come on Bussy..I know you can figure it out. It is just a little riddle, all you have to do is think a bit.
#91 Posted by BHF on July 12, 2008 at 7:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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BHF
Busseyfan is NOT known to think-he's a little challanged in that area of life.
#98 Posted by hambling on July 12, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ham,
He is a stinker, Mr. Bacon Strip, not a thinker....
#99 Posted by MFH on July 12, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
There was a possible AB spotting last night at Groove Street. AB you clean up nicely. LOL
CHIP 99 bottles of beer on the wall...
Is it time to start the season yet. UGH!!
MFH is making fun of my weight??? 6'2'' 220lbs. and your calling me a bacon strip??? WTF!!
MFH at least I dont go to the spa and get my feet massaged and get a facial.... I have seen pics that could really cost MFH his manhood.
#100 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 13, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That must be why Bussy doesn't want to play.. thinking probably gives him a headache. At least it has something to do with hockey which is more than I can say about half the crap on here.
#101 Posted by BHF on July 13, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Naa 75%
#102 Posted by WYMAN on July 13, 2008 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BHF I have a link of about 200 hockey games in there entirety. I would offer it to you but I am sure you allready have the link.
Tommorow I am going to play in a pick up game. Hopefully it does not rain, it is an outside rink. Sometimes putting on the old inline skates takes the edge off.
Time to watch game 7 when the BOLTS won the cup....
#103 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 13, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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#104 Posted by CSA on July 13, 2008 at 1:58 p.m.
He Does His Best Work From BEHIND THE GLASS...
#97 Posted by CUBBUC on July 12, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Is that the one with Ron Jeremy and Peter North?
#105 Posted by CSA on July 13, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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#106 Posted by CSA on July 13, 2008 at 2:09 p.m.
Ok ok I get the point, back under my rock I go....
#107 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 13, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BUSSYFAN go have a drink and stay off the blog for a bit. They will find someone else to screw around with in a while.
Blog has really gone downhill. I dont post anymore because you guys dont talk about hockey....
#108 Posted by bladeschic69 on July 13, 2008 at 2:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
bc69,
Okay, post some "insight" into hockey and NOT just your spoon-fed resonses to the Blog from Pepsiman...
It is now your chance, go get um girl....
btw, go brush that tooth...
#109 Posted by MFH on July 13, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just for you Bushttp://www.printroom.com/ViewGalle....
#110 Posted by Chip on July 13, 2008 at 8:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Çan someone explain why the Blades are slow in releasing the signing of players? Its been said that Herauf is a done deal and MC has been quoted that he has cut deals and has a "Big signing".Is there some strategy or are the Blades handcuffed due to not knowing how many affiliated players will be sent down? Just curious.
#111 Posted by hook_em on July 13, 2008 at 9:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CHIP your link is not working pal....
MFH with the same old lines. You are as so predictable.
#112 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 13, 2008 at 9:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hook em : you may have a very valid and interesting point. CB said he did not like the idea of over recruiting, but considering how the affiliate #'s have played out in the past that is exactly what he may have to do ... this could be the reason for the very slow and steady releasing of the players. I welcome other's opinions.
#113 Posted by AloraPurefoy on July 13, 2008 at 10:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Its been said that Herauf is a done deal and MC has been quoted that he has cut deals and has a "Big signing".Is there some strategy or are the Blades handcuffed due to not knowing how many affiliated players will be sent down? Just curious.
#111 Posted by hook_em on July 13, 2008 at 9:02
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The only place this has been put in writing is here on the blog or in NDN articles...that should be your 1st clue...LOL
It's very early (3 months 'till the puck drops)
#114 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on July 13, 2008 at 11:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BOWERS is the big signing.
He opened up his trap so they are making him sweat it a little.
AK must have lost some contacts if he is not aware of whats going on.
#115 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 13, 2008 at 11:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My biggest concern about "the big signing" is quite simply....
How long will he be here?
Instead of having to worry about just one affiliate calling him up, he will be a FA to any AHL team that wants offer him a PTO/SPC
Nimmo, too
The saving grace would be if this guy (the big signing) has an agreement with MC thats its the Blades and only the Blades (ie, a Vet who is content)
Nimmo will get a few shots in the AHL Im sure
#116 Posted by CSA on July 14, 2008 at 12:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Patience people. Florida has signed 4 (announced that is) but we know it is more. Only one team has signed more with 5. Three teams have signed 3, four teams with 2, one team with 2 and there are twelve teams with a big fat 0.
#117 Posted by BHF on July 14, 2008 at 7:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA as I said before Nimmo will be in AHL training camps. Lets hope he does not get a 2-way contract even if he deserves it for oursake. LOL
The COUGARS are alive.....
MFH must be putting some Goose in his Wheaties...
#118 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 14, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryP...
here you go bussy
#119 Posted by Chip on July 14, 2008 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA as I said before Nimmo will be in AHL training camps. Lets hope he does not get a 2-way contract even if he deserves it for oursake. LOL
#118 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 14, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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And thats my concern with Nimmo
Since he's an AHL free agent at the moment, he could become a call up whore because any of the AHL teams could call him up
These types of situations can wreak havoc come playoff time much like Cameron's squad last year.
Ive seen it with Reading too many times----
Guys like Mike Kompon (as we discussed) TJ Kemp and Shawn Collymore were prime examples
But, lets get to that point before getting worked up
#120 Posted by CSA on July 14, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA it's a double edged sword. If he stays here great, but if not.....
CHIP is it fair to say you are a big fan of weiners???
Lets see it's raining outside so I think it's time for a afternoon nap. (just for you Chip) LOL
#121 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 14, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MELROSE persuades this kid to take a monster pay cut so he can play for him.
http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.c...
Barry may be just what the doctor ordered....
#122 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 14, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Suprise -- You can make money in the AHL---------
Konopka signs on -- New Tampa Bay coach Barry Melrose added another impressive coup to his motivational skills resume last week.
He got center Zenon Konopka to trade his Syracuse Crunch jersey for a chance -– and nothing more -– at making the Lightning roster.
Konopka, captain of the Crunch, agreed to a two-year deal with the Lightning organization last week. Konopka was waffling to the very end. Columbus was offering a deal that would have paid him $265,000 in Syracuse next year, compared to $100,000 if he plays with Lightning affiliate Norfolk. Plus, Konopka's tell-it-like-it-is personality backed up by a prickly, pain-ignoring playing style, had him headed for his own statue in front of the Onondaga County War Memorial.
But Melrose played the right cards in a phone call to his potential recruit.
"It was just the way he talked about the third and fourth line," Konopka said. "He had the hockey talk, (wanting) guys that are tough to play against."
That played right to Konopka's wheelhouse, as did Tampa Bay making the second season of his deal one-way. Konopka, 27, felt his career had ground to something of a halt since playing in 23 games for Anaheim 2005-06. In a season and a half with the Crunch he earned just nine games with Columbus, despite often carrying Syracuse as one of its best players.
"It wasn't about money. I think I was regressing in Columbus," Konopka said. "It (leaving Syracuse) was the toughest thing I ever had to do in hockey. At the end of the day, I felt at 27 I had to take my best opportunity to play in the NHL. Columbus came with one heck of an offer as well. I need to not have any regrets later in life."
#123 Posted by WYMAN on July 14, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
NOLAN is gone -------------
http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?se...
#124 Posted by WYMAN on July 14, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WYMAN I could have swore I posted the same thing at 2:27pm this afternoon....
CHIP stay away from Lilac Lane...
#125 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 14, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
bussy/thom/pepsiman,
Didn't you post you were going under a rock with bc69..............
Looks like CAMERON is back in SW Florida....
Numerous CANES fans in Western Carolina, a lot of good educated hockey chat in this neck of the woods..
AB is being swept off her feet by a Beligan Co.........:)
#126 Posted by MFH on July 14, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH I said "I" was going back under "my" rock. Today is a new day.
The Goose and Cran is messing with your mind....
#127 Posted by BUSSYFAN on July 14, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. (