Sources: Weller on waivers; Boogaard suspended five games; Foster possible?
Posted on February 28th, 2009 – 12:26 PMBy Michael Russo
OK, suddenly a ton of news here in Edmonton.
Left wing Derek Boogaard has been suspended five games for his elbow on Brandon Prust last night. Boogaard was assessed a two-minute minor for boarding. This is the first suspension of his career. He’ll miss the rest of the road trip.
The suspension hasn’t been officially announced yet, so my rough math says Boogaard will be fined $23,521. That’s five days prorated off his $875,000 salary-cap hit. Pretty sure that’s accurate.
Prust, who is coming back from a broken jaw, is out with a concussion.
GM Doug Risebrough wouldn’t comment on the suspension other than to say, “Obviously the league saw it differently than the concussion [Edmonton’s Sheldon] Souray inflicted on [Craig] Weller with the plastic [wrist] guard.”
I emailed NHL discipline czar Colie Campbell about the suspension and the inconsistency with Souray on Weller (he missed 13 games): “The hit was late and there was distinct contact to the head of Brandon Prust by Derek Boogaard with his elbow. Prust has suffered a concussion from this incident. I have dealt with the Edmonton organization regarding Sheldon Souray’s wrist guard and his future involvement in any fisticuffs.”
Campbell warned Souray about the huge wrist guard at the All-Star Game. A replay discovered earlier this month showing Souray blatantly turning and nailing Weller with the guard. The team turned the video into the league, and nothing came of it.
The thing that surprises me the most about this suspension is the suspension on Brendan Witt a few days ago. The Islanders defenseman got the same five games for elbowing Nik Hagman in the head the other night. It was pretty disgusting. The intent was clear. It was a blatant flying elbow. But Witt is a repeat offender. This is Boogaard’s first phone call with Colie Campbell in his career.
Mike Keenan also questioned why Lemaire had Boogaard on the ice with 1:12 left. I asked Lemaire about this, and he said, “I don’t know why he questions that. He played a regular shift the whole game. If he wouldn’t have played, that’s different. He wouldn’t have been there at the end.”
Boogaard is very disappointed. He admits the hit was late, but he said if he was concussed, it had to be the boards, ice or glass. Apparently, the players’ union said there’s a TV angle that shows Prust’s head hitting the glass.
In other news, according to sources, the Wild has placed winger Craig Weller on waivers. Because its the weekend, he wouldn’t clear or get claimed until Monday. This comes as a surprise. One has to think something’s brewing because the Wild has a free spot and could just put Owen Nolan on IR if it needed roster space.
It’s believed the Wild has talked to other teams about Weller and is trying to get to take his contract, which he’s got another year left. If he clears, the Wild could send him to the minors, which gives it flexibility going into the trade deadline to make a trade to add some players and be able to clear a roster spot if it quickly needs to.
Weller was told by assistant coach Mike Ramsey, and is very disappointed and confused by the whole thing. Interestingly, the Wild didn’t know about the Boogaard suspension when it made this decision, so if Weller does get claimed, the team will be without a fighter the next four games.
Weller will play tonight. Colton Gillies will play for Boogaard.
Lemaire said the Wild is considering playing Kurtis Foster tonight, but hasn’t made a decision. He skated for a long time this morning. He was told to come to the rink ready to play just in case.
Lemaire had a long, long conversation with Marek Zidlicky today. He said Zidlicky is struggling, still having trouble adjusting to the Wild’s system from Nashville’s. More on that tomorrow or later in the week.
I was talking to Marc Crawford, Scott Oake and the rest of the CBC guys this morning. They are excited for the game because they believe two very desperate teams should make for a very good game.
Lemaire joked that he plans to have a flashing URGENT sign on his forehead to remind his players of the importance of the game and all the games from here on out.
“We’ve got a game tonight. We’re lucky it’s at 8 o’clock. An hour more to prepare,” he quipped.
Also, “We’re very pleased to still be in the running in the playoffs, but I know one thing, if we don’t wake up, it won’t last long.”
132 Responses to "Sources: Weller on waivers; Boogaard suspended five games; Foster possible?"
Now, the question is: How will DR and TooL screw this one up? And how will the ‘Propaganda Minister’, Kevin Falness, sugar-coat this one??
huh…better be good: I was just starting to really like Weller
Yeah. I know he wasn’t the best fighter, but I realy liked those few games where Boogy was in the pressbox.
what a waste. if anyone should be on waivers it is soon to be suspended garbage player Boogaard. Also, Sheppard and Gillies both could be and should be sent down to the AHL. They don’t belong here. I’m no fan of Weller, but he’s infinitely better than Boogaard.
last two idiots that dont know anything about the game. Go watch bowling geeks.
puckit says:
February 28th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
last two idiots that dont know anything about the game. Go watch bowling geeks.
hahahahaha the old saying rings true here…”I’ve forgotten more about hockey then you’ll ever know.”
Now, now boys, don’t get your undies in a bunch over a few hockey players…..and not very good ones at that!
I agree Nick. We better be getting something good here. For a guy his size Weller has decent speed, and is better than avg. with the puck. I’ve been a fan of Boogy but this team isn’t at a point where it can afford to put a guy on the ice that offers far less offensively than he makes up for in physicality.
foster in, burns back to forward since he’s been just gawd awful on the blue line for the last dozen or so games?
still doesn’t explain waiving weller though.
i see avery is going thru reentry waivers on monday…
But Dan I think you forgot too much of it based on what little you seem to know now.
Something must be afoot–trade, movement from the AHL–or why would they put Weller on waivers at this point.
*fingers in ears shutupshutupshutup!!!!* @ G* 1:10
hey guru and f-it oop’s i mean puckit
get a clue boogie belong’s with the wild more then weller i wish boogie would give you guy’s a little punishment.
sorry i meant to say Puckster not puckit oop’s
Does this mean anything?
Florida Everblades president and general manager Craig Brush along with head coach Malcolm Cameron announced today that goaltender Anton Khudobin has been recalled by the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League
http://mlntherawfeed.squarespace.com/hockey-transactions/2009/2/28/goaltender-anton-khudobin-recalled-to-ahl-houston-aeros.html
6GS: I think Ms.C said that Brust got dinged last night…might be just a back up call-up.
GreenStar — I was thinking the same exact thing!
I see we have boo coo movement going on. Open up the floodgates and let the trading begin.
Cool - I missed that - Aeros web site has Khudobin on the team but no move on Brust right now - http://www.aeros.com/news/transactions/ However, both Aeros Gs played last night so the move is probably injury related - http://stats.theahl.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=1005628
Yep, my dear Brusty is injured, 6GS. It merely means Ms. Conduct is crying on the inside.
So if it is a trade, are we able to assume its not a 1 for 1 since that wouldn’t require Weller on Waivers?
It would have to mean we are getting back 1 player more than we are giving correct?
Six Goalie System says:
February 28th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Does this mean anything?
Florida Everblades president and general manager Craig Brush along with head coach Malcolm Cameron announced today that goaltender Anton Khudobin has been recalled by the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League
Brust has to be hurt. Schaefer has played way too much recently.
woodcock says:
February 28th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
But Dan I think you forgot too much of it based on what little you seem to know now.
hahahahahahahaha go with that if it makes you feel better.
Thanks for the updates and sorry about Brust ms.c. However, I look forward to what you have to say about Khudobin if he plays.
You will be fine ms c, your adopted son, clutter will keep you happy at night. (he he)
If it’s a 1-for-1 with Gaby I assume they would need to open up a spot.
Not lately, Theo. The team needs to stop playing like crap so he doesn’t have to resort to this diving and junk to try and get an advantage. Blech. Integrity, little one!
At least Dimples isn’t on KC’s chit list as Brusty seems to be. I need to go back and watch the video to see if I can tell what happened. Looked like ankle to me but that could be because I’m projecting the bum ankle I’m nursing onto him…
I am sure it is just DR trying to handicap this team further trying to play with fewer players than allowed.
we’re probably giving away more draft picks for marginal players. We should blow up this roster and start again w/ most of our young core.
Of course if this is Backstrom being traded, I am sure we are getting at least two worthless players in return in total DR style.
We all know there is a trade going on and we all know DR will screw it up. My only hope is that DR throws Burns into the trade. He is worthless.
all i know is if burns goes back up, he needs to shorten his stick by about 4 inches. it’s way too long for him to handle the puck efficiently playing forward. he can’t even control the puck as a defensemen lately.
my collection of favorite blogs is bigger than yours, so i know more about gossip than you guys.
how does your like or dislike for a certain player make you know any more or less about hockey?
everyone is now dumber have read your posts. i award you no points, and may (your god) have mercy on your soul.
When did dan know anything about hockey?
What day was that?
Anyone who brags that they have forgotten more hockey than others know, clearly knows little and must make up for lack of knowledge with braggadocio.
From above: Boogie suspended five games
Wild1, only question you should ask yourself: does Boogy help us win games?
Boogy can bring down the entire line if he isn’t playing well and is getting penalities.
God I wish we had a 4th line like Boston. That’s want a toughness line should look like.
that’s bs about boogie..league is becoming nothing but a bunch of candy a$$es
So, Boogie’s out for the rest of the trip, eh? Guess we’ll see how much we get pushed around now.
And BTW, I’m not suggesting we necessarily will.
1) Boogard is a complete waste of a roster spot, and has been for 3 years. Fighters who can do little else are no longer needed in the NHL. Aggressive checkers like Clutterbuck who can also skate, handle the puck and even score once in awhile have taken the place of ‘the enforcer’. Cut Boogard now. He provides zero value.
2) Burns has taken a huge step backwards this year. He is a spaz out on the ice. It’s tough to watch.
3) As heard on this station previously, Sheppard is a pig. The only reason all of you sheep like him is because Risebrough has conditioned you with his constant “Sheppard is the next Koivu” propaganda. He’s young. I get that. And he also sucks. I also get THAT.
4) Get rid of Vellieux. He used to do what Clutterbuck now does. These days all he does is…..well….. nothing…?
5) Fire Risebrough.
I think Boogey was due. It was a dumb thing to do in that situation for sure. First suspension of his career speaks volumes both about the length of this one and the fact that he’s not just a goon. I think this is fair.
What’s with all the Weller love today. Good grief, one person said he was good with the puck and another said he has good speed. Which Weller have you been watching? Weller isn’t an effective checker or fighter. and the comments about his skill play are mind boggling.
We could call up any stiff on the Aero’s to take Weller’s spot today and the Aero would add at least the same value. I’m sure he’s a great guy but for crying out loud, he’s not even as good as Boogard.
Boogaard 5 games for an elbow. Ohlund 4 games for breaking the leg of a player and putting him out for months. Makes complete sense to me. The game is unwatchable. The league is poorly run. Fold the friggin’ league and let’s start fresh with a new WHA.
Take our stiffs, please.
Rob L + Dan = Love
Elbow from Boogaard = 5 games
Braking Koivu’s leg from Ohlund = 4 games
Beating the crap out of Weller with a plastic guard = 0 games
How does this make any sense?
I would ask the league about the crosscheck but that would be useless for a couple reasons. One, Dion is on the cover of nhl 09 and they desperatly need to protect the canadian teams for a hope of a stanley cup run. Two, we saw last year that you cam intentionally two hand someone and break a bone = two game suspension. Laughable like when three canucks went after boogie earlier this year (especially willi) boogs didnt even throw a punch and he got a penalty, i ask for a review of that. I understand refs missing a call, but seeing something that didnt happen is a whole other story.
Pewter, I have not read all the comments… but I am more on your side with the Weller thing. I like him, and he is a hard worker, but he’s no different than a lot of other checking line guys out there.
- Nice one “Cupid”
- The only reason all of you sheep like him is because Risebrough has conditioned you with his constant “Sheppard is the next Koivu” propaganda.
If you think there is a lot of love for DR here, you are new to the blog. Also, most of the regulars here have pined for center depth since Walz hung up his skates so to say fans here think Shep is currently a second line center is equally laughable. Welcome newbie I guess.
I am surprised about Weller being waived. I thought he should have been waived but I didn’t think DR had the balls to do it with another year on Weller’s contract. I guess he will be waived but still be with the team.
Maybe they will bring up Kolanos/Schultz/Locke/Pouliot to help the anemic offense.
woohoo 5 games without the absolute worst player in hockey…what a wonderful day. Minnesotans scoring all over the place in the NHL games so far, and now this, the only way it could get better is if at the entry draft the announcement was made: “Risebrough has been fired, Lemaire has retired, Taveras is now a member of the Wild”
6GS: I think we have pined for center depth a lot longer than since Walz left.
So boogey can “elbow” and get a 5 game and souray can use a brace to concuss weller and he gets nothing?,….BS
Good point sunshine - I guess the Walz departure sent us from bad to worse.
Minnesotans are not the answer… don’t start that garbage again.
sunshine… they are not bringing anyone up from Houston to replace Weller. There has to be a trade in the works.
Name the high scoring Minnesotans the Wild were in place to draft “guru”
Weller isn’t on waivers because they needed another roster spot, it is because they are opening up cap space before a big trade can be completed. Six Goalie System has the clue. The Aeros are calling up a goalie which means they are losing a goalie (the Wild must call up somebody to replace Backstrom). Will somebody make some coffee in this blog? Backstrom is as good as gone. Harding is your new #1 and some scoring talent is on the way to the Wild. DR will likely be dealing with Montreal, Detroit or Toronto…
update
Bearded Bandy Guy - read the rest of the posts, Khudobin’s call up is most likely related to Aeros G Barry Brust gettting hurt.
So I wonder if anyone will beat the piss out of Souray tonight… it’s a real shame Boogie wont be there to teach that assbag a lesson.
So Colin Campbell has now set a precedent, which is: It’s okay to injure a player with a foreign object, as long as you aren’t given a penalty for it during the game. If you can get away with it at the time, the league won’t do anything afterwards.
That’s a standard he’s got to be particularly proud of.
Oh sorry 4 games for breaking a leg, Thanks Austintx
Maybe they will bring up Kolanos/Schultz/Locke/Pouliot to help the anemic offense.
Don’t. Get. Me. Started. Let’s just say, they won’t help much. *sigh*
Lots of interesting stuff up there. I’m thinking Colin Campbell needs a new job. I appreciate the difficulty of what he has to do but he’s created a legacy of incompetence in this role that I don’t think will be resolved without getting someone different in there.
I feel for the guys who are struggling, like Weller and Zids. Not so much for Boogie. That’s BS blaming the glass or boards or whatever. It’s not like the glass charged at him and whacked him into Boogie’s elbow. Good effing grief.
TSN says Prust MAY be concussed, diagnosed by, thats right kids Dr. Keenan.
We should have a Jacques diagnose Koivu’s foot last year. Then we should call Campbell up.
Weller is playing? Could it be his last game in the NHL for a while? Souray is in? Hmmm…how about a nice goodbye package for Souray, which includes a 5-minute boarding penalty, a match and a game misconduct after you embed your elbow pad into his mush?
The league has different rules depending on the player. The inconsistency is disgusting. I had hoped Boogey could clean Souray’s clock but that will apparently have to wait.
It’s a shame the NHL couldn’t make an allowance to let Boogaard drive Souray through the glass tonight, tack on another 10 games, and get on with it. Seems like a reasonable trade-off.
Why don’t they waive Kimberly Johnsson, I’m sure Backstrom was thrilled with him (slamming his stick on the Ice and shaking his head at him) after Camalleri’s second goal last night and seeing Captain Kimmy pushed back into the crease behind him. Bergeron and Zidlicky better be gone by Wednesday too. Bring up Scott and Falk 6-7 and 6-5 and lets play Western conference hockey for a change. We will be lucky to get 3 pts the remainder of this road trip as the teams we play know we are so bad right now in our own zone that they are going to forecheck the crap out of us and create turnovers, while we dump and run like little girls at a time…
As for Souray, we don ‘t have anyone who can touch him in the line up tonight except if we dress our 6-5 230lb Defenseman (Fozzie) oh wait he turns and runs
ms. c i thought you liked boogie? are u turning on him now cuz he got suspended?
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9932/defaultj.png
There. Now I feel better. 
No, Wild1, but guys need to be accountable for their actions.
Sports Guru Dan The refs whistle is the best enforcer right. Let me know tonight after we get waxed
bull dog fozzie’s chance of playing tonite is 98% but not for fighting to help the team win if you don’t like the team don’t watch them watch the t wolves lose like they alway’s do.
darkknight scores!
really ms c even when the rules only count for certain player’s get real.
I think I’ve uncovered a conspiracy. Colin Campbell was assistant coach for the NY Rangers in 1994, when…drumroll please…Mike Keenan was the head coach. There’s your 5 games, Boogaard. Also, Colin Campbell played for the Canucks, the same team Ohlund was playing for when he lumberjacked Koivu. Strange, indeed. Join me as we discuss the case of ‘Colin: Corrupt’ on our next Investigative Reports, here on A&E.
nice darkknight!
you don’t like the team don’t watch them
+1
go wildddddddddddd
The league is full of cheap shot bastards that need guys like boogs to stop them from running around-This is the worst suspension i seen yet this year. F-the nhl and there decisions. Dont have to watch tonights game then.
F-the boogey haters in here-bunch of little girls.
so if boogaard played for the oiler’s nothing would have happened.
i support and love boogie and the way he play’s and protect’s hin team this 5 game’s suck’s big time.
i hope clutterbuck slams all thr oilers.
Wild1, personal integrity and accountability has nothing to do with Campbell, the rules, the punishments, or anything else.
Sorry, Folks. IMO, Boogaard got more of a ‘reputation retaliation’ suspension than an actual act suspension. Not to say that the act didn’t happen, but Prust was already going down when Boogaard’s elbow caught him. And, as the NHLPA will attest, his head hit the glass, so it was not the impact of Boogaard’s elbow that caused the concussion.
Colin Campbell hates the Wild, and metes out justice unfairly, and again, no thanks to Gary bettman, Wild fans are left holding the bag while other, more ‘established’ franchises (i.e., those with better whiners, like Mike ‘Crybaby’ Keenan) are allowed to run roughshod over newer franchises.
Welcome to the new NHL…
P.S.: Anyone know the real reason Nick Boynton was sent back to South Florida by the Panthers? What did he do to P.O. the management staff?
While I haven’t seen the replay since the game last night, it was my impression that Prost was not entirely standing so, Boogaard didn’t Boogaard’s elbow hit him even though it wasn’t elevated. It’s also interesting that this suspension was handed down soooo quickly compared to some others.
Darknight, thanks for my new profile pic! Yr cool, stay sweet! Have a great summer. Call me.
Clutterbuck? pshhh. Can’t throw his weight around without anyone to carry his weight. Wait, what? Ah, nevermind. Not to say Clutz won’t continue to play his game…but let’s just say he can afford to play as reckless when he’s got the big dude policing for him. italics , it’s the new ALL CAPS.
Why can’t we call up John Scott?? I heard Backstrom liked seeing the shots when he was on the ice rather han two guys screening him while our Defgense watches.
If Foster is suppose to play, don’t they need to activate him by a certain time like 2pm or 4PM EST?
Six Goalie System - I was thoroughly lambasted by everyone on this blog about 2 weeks into the season when I brought up the suggestion that Sheppard was overrated. I cynically compared him to a bigger slower version of Jim Dowd. Everyone spouted off with “he’s the next Koivu…. he’s only 20….he’s a great defensive center… he’s right where he needs to be at this point in his career…it’s only 2 weeks into the season…give it time…blah blah blah.”
So I said I’d come back later in the season after we’ve seen a greater ‘body of work’…. Here I am. And Sheppard still blows.
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I’d give Sheppard another year or two before I say he is a bust.
He’s not quite ready for prime time right now.
Concussions can be a long term thing, and leave someone with long-term symptoms … ie: the ex-Twin Corey Koskie.
No doubt because he is such a big Boogey, he gets a different level of justice meted out.
But, it is another example of the inconsistent NHL rules standards.
Listening to the game, Tom Reid sounded like Phaneuf ought to have gotten something for nailing Boogey from the back.
But, Weller is out for two weeks and what did Sourey get?
ms c maybe you should stick to the ahl where the boy’s play.
nothing happened to all the goon’s that jumped on boogie they had the ref’s on there side like alway’s.
Any chance the WILD manage even two goals tonight?
My guess is 5-1 Grease win.
Here’s hoping that 2010 season is better. Because this year is history. The best thing the Wild can do to help themselves is tank it for the rest of the season.
PS - Phanuef is a complete dill-hole
Michael - awesome coverage. Surprised with all the updates. Thanks for your tireless work.
Boogie was starting to become a distraction to this team. The hit last night was bad, but not worth 5 games.
I think Weller is either going to go for Souray and hope he doesn’t take a Veilleux. That has to be the second worst fight for SRV this year last night. SRV got lucky with the arbitration last year and will find himself not playing next year.
With the lack of offense, lack of intimidation, and lack of defense, the team is in big trouble tonight. They are down Brunette (Who is playing, but not really), Nolan (old, but brings something to the game), and Gaborik (will collect salary from the Wild for 4 more days).
I will watch in anticipation that the Oilers forget to show up, but truly this could be a really long road trip.
Rob L - again, I don’t recall anyone saying Shep was the answer for #2 center. As smug as DR is he even has to admit that since he tried to get OJ at the draft.
I’m fine right where I am, Wild1.
Eternal optimist that I am, I’m still kind of excited about tonight’s game. Got a ton of smack talk riding on it with my goalie coach. 
It’s funny how this team responds to adversity at times, so you really never know.
This team needs to score goals, not tally up hits. The only hits I want to see are clangs off the goal posts or crossbars or the back of the net. You can’t score if you don’t shoot and this team continuely gets out shot. Maybe it’s Jacques system, I don’t know but if you want to see a hockey player who can score and isn’t afraid to go toward the net. Watch the highlights of the Devils games and catch that Parisse kid. JP did a great job teaching this kid the game.
If you guys think being big and knocking people around is what this team needs, you’re dreaming. They need goal scorers. Oh, let’s see, wasn’t Ralston a goal scorer? And Dimetri? And, well you know where I’m going. Yes, fire Risebrough, he’s the Kevin McHale of hockey.
How about Nik Antropov 6-6 center he can score and has the size to get in front of the net to screen and bang in rebounds. Maybe put him with PMB.
WRT, Boynton got into an arguement with the Panthers’ coaching staff after a game apparently.
For more on the NHL inconsistency, Phaneuf got away with an elbow that broke a Duck’s nose. Then, the Sabres’ Paul Gaustad did the same thing to Getzlaf of the Ducks with the same result - no suspensions or fines…
If one more person mentions a g-damn MN boy I am going to snap.
Maybe we can give Hirsch another shot? 
Wow…Keenan is carrying the weight of Canada on his shoulders now.
The Flamers are their only hope for a Cup this year.
I’ve seen a lot worse than the Boogaard hit go unpunished.
Next thing you know Bettman will be calling for a cage match and Vince McMahon will be the special ‘guest’ referee…
We NEED more Minny players on this team. We’ll win more with more guys from our home state.
I hear Aaron Broten is a UFA…
I can agree with the dislike for Colin Campbells wheel of justice (think that betting wheel at the fair) But Boogaard threw an obvious feet leaving headshot with his elbow with 2 mins left in the game. To say the glass caused the concussion is a bunch of garbage.
Talking about your team, the biggest need in Wild land is the ejection of Doug Risebrough. He’s one of the worst GM’s in the league, and how he holds on to a job is a mystery to me. As Flames GM he made the worst trade in franchise history.
Maybe we could scout the WCHA for a change it has served teams like Chicago and New Jersey very well. DR instead scouts Duncin Trencin Elite of the Euro Army league.
FlamesFan…we’ll give you Gho$t and Smug for a 3rd round pick.
Maybe it can be parlayed into a Simon-like deadline deal…
I am thinking that maybe the lackluster game the Wild had last night was related to the team smelling that changes were afoot?
Stan — where a player is from is not relevant. Don’t be an idiot.
I think the lackluster game comes from only 3 wins in Calgary in franchise history. Its similar to when we play the Wings in Detroit. The team is almost resigned to losing before the puck drops.
Nashville beating the Red Wings 5-0 in the FIRST period!
I think the Wild tend to play better against Detroit. It’s teams like Calgary and the Ducks that we suck against.
LOL. Who’s the idiot? You believed I was serious. Ha!
I just noticed… Dominic Moore(!?) has more points than EVERY Wild player except for Koivu. How did THAT happen?
Wallshot…it’s the system. It was holding him back…
Yes, because sarcasm works so well in text form.
My line was only in the water for 10 minutes before I landed you. I was going for an Austin bass but caught a wild ATX bass instead.
Austin bass are very illusive. Very illusive.
Last Tuesday, I had the weirdest feeling watching the team take the ice, like one or possibly more guys won’t be around the next time I get back to watch a home game in person (last home game of regular season). An intuition thing that I have from time to time. Just like I think Russo will offer up a fresh post just before the start of the game tonight!
Sorry about Weller. He worked so hard to get to the NHL (yeah that cliche’ life is a journey not a destination rings hollow), seems like a good guy, handled the wristgate incident by taking the high road.
Something big, well for this team, seems to be brewing.
Actually, he was busy cooking me dinner so I filled in.
You mean elusive don’t you? I just hate it when idiots think that MN born players will solve all the Wild’s problems. It’s effin stupid.
FlamesFan, what was the worst trade? Oh, and was Dougie Ballgame in Calgary when they traded Joe New-in-dike for Iggy? Also, I didn’t see Boogaard leave his feet for that check… but I wasn’t really watching at that point because we were getting beaten so badly.
Boogey got screwed.. Prust’s head was at elbow level because he was already going down (I presume because he saw Boogey ready to run his a$$ over). I love how cheap shot Phaneuf gives Boogie a blatant cross check in the back and doesn’t even get a penalty. As for you posters that are ripping on Boogey… he is one of the few players on our team with a positive +/- rating. I’d take Boogey over any goon in the league any day..
Everyone gets a chance to hear Don Cherry spew tonight.
Flames traded Doug Gilmore for Gary Leeman and a bunch of filler in a big multi player deal. Risebrough got fleeced by Fletcher in that one. The Nieuwendyk for Iginla deal was swung by Al Coates. He made a pretty good swap considering Nieuwendyk was holding out on Calgary.
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