A run-down of NHL goings-on:
- I managed to catch the NJ/Tampa Bay game last night on TSN (not sure why they were broadcasting THAT particular game, but nonetheless...). And WOW did the Devils ever look horrible (thus their 6-3 loss). Frequent unforced give-aways and neutral zone turn-overs. Defensive zone coverage that was, at times, comical. I can't remember the last time I saw a Devils team play so poorly. Of course, the news went from bad to worse for NJ when Martin Brodeur went down with an injury in the 3rd period. Doh! If they haven't been winning with Brodeur, what are their chances with Clemmensen between the pipes? Preliminary reports suggest a day-to-day injury, rather than an extended leave for Brodeur...so the news isn't ALL bad for NJ.
TSN story Linky
- Nashville finally lost...incredibly to a Nashless Columbus Blue Jackets team. Well, it was bound to happen some time. At least they managed to garner a point by pushing the game into overtime...
- Saw some hilights of the Carolina/Boston game last night (which the Hurricanes won 4-3). I can't believe how well both Eric Staal and Matt Cullen are playing right now. They must be possessed, or maybe they sold their souls...or something. I mean...Matt Cullen? He's a projected third line center who never scored more than 18 goals in a season! I tell you, he's doing a great first-line center impression right now...(better than anyone on the Flames currently I might say).
Here's a stat sheet on Cullen--> click .
- Bertuzzi returns to Colorado tonight. Probably more of a "fans booing" issue than anything else...but I guess we'll see...
- The on-again off-again Bruins have lost their #1 netminder to injury. Apparently Raycroft suffered a pulled hamstring against Carolina. Looks like they'll have to rely on Toivonen's 4.52 GAA to get them through for awhile (uh-oh).
Source!
- Atlanta signed Steve Shields in order to temporarily shore up their goaltender woes until Lehtonen returns. Not sure if Shields is the answer...but he's better than nothing I suppose. I guess the Thrashers couldn't offer Buffalo enough for one of their 3 decent 'tenders.
Im not making it up. See .
- Oh. And who is this "Streit" fellow who was seen manning the the Canadiens Powerplay recently?? Apparently he's a 9th rounder drafted by Montreal in 2004... here's what I could find on him at TSN. (Could be a good pool pick if he stays on the PP).
Im spent for now. I long for a Flames win (with more than 3 goals!) to invigorate me...
