From the Sharks’ blog Fear the Fin: You can argue against the signing of Scott Nichol based on his skill, age, injury history, whatever. Same for Huskins. You could even make the case that the Rob Blake deal was evidence of poor decision…
Tag Archive for General Managers
Havlat speaks out on Tallon demotion – From The Rink
by Quisp •
Martin Havlat is now a member of the Wild but being spurned by the Blackhawks on July 1 has clearly left him with a bit of a grudge. This afternoon on his Twitter account, he offered some somewhat cryptic comments…
From The Fourth Period: Dale Tallon Finds Solution to His Cap Concerns (say I, not the fourth period; their headline was more like “Blackhawks fire Tallon”)
by Quisp •
TFP has confirmed that the Chicago Blackhawks fired general manager Dale Tallon late Monday and an official announcement will be made on Tuesday.TFP Columnist and Comcast Chicago anchor Josh Mora has also confirmed that Stan Bowman, the clubs assistant GM,…
NBA salary cap memo points to economic trouble ahead for NHL – Allan Muir – SI.com
by Quisp •
It’s been broadly hinted for months: After four straight years of growth since its implementation in 2005, the NHL’s salary cap is expected to lose ground for the 2010-11 season as a direct, albeit delayed, result of the worldwide economic…
From Working the Corners (it’s a Sharks blog): it turns out Kings fans aren’t the only ones who do this??!!
by Quisp •
I’m not going to get all hot and bothered because the Sharks haven’t altered the core group by July 9. Last year people were spitting blood in here because Doug Wilson did nothing on July 1. Seventy-two hours later, Dan…
How Much Did Dale Tallon Hurt Chicago Last Summer? – Bird Watchers Anonymous
by Quisp •
Last summer the Chicago Blackhawks were declared the big “winners” of free agency. But one year later that summer spending spree is shaping up as A FRANCHISE CRIPPLING EVENT –one that will lower the ceiling on an other wise outstanding…
From letsgosharks: To Marleau or Not to Marleau
by Quisp •
Patrick Marleau traded! No, no he hasn’t been. But, can you imagine the response if that headline were to become true? Can you see it – “The San Jose Sharks deal their longtime captain for a bag of pucks!” Ok…
From (the great) Matthew Barry: I Loved All The Things That DIDN’T Happen!
by Quisp •
1) Tavares – So Dreger and the Union Leader and almost everyone else on XM204 was saying Duchene was going first – THAT didn’t happen and it didn’t seem like there was ever any doubt it was Tavares. Dreger –…
Los Angeles Kings (LAKingsHockey) on Twitter
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http://twitpic.com/8i8eu – Right now…Dean Lombardi and Ottawa GM Bryan Murray chatting in front of Kings table…stay tuned! DE via Los Angeles Kings (LAKingsHockey) on Twitter. Evernote lets you save all the interesting things you see online into a single place.…
Andy Strickland – Will Ottawa Refuse To Pay Heatley His Bonus?
by Quisp •
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.2816133&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Murray is telling people that if they’re stuck paying Heatley his signing bonus on July first then they won’t be moving him. How awkward will that be for Heatley and everyone else in the Senators organization if he…