Weekend Notes: Lilja returns, Preds rest up for stretch drive
by Chris Burton on Feb 27, 2010 11:29 AM EST
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While you're reveling in Team USA's spot in the gold medal game tomorrow, catch up on some hockey news from a busy weekend.
We've got several contract extensions, the return of Andreas Lilja, reviewing the USA-Canada rivalry, and more after the jump!
Pred Nation
Predators rest for march to playoffs | The Tennessean
In March, Nashville will play 17 games in 29 days, a stretch that could determine whether the Predators will make the playoffs. On Monday I'll completely break down the upcoming schedule, so watch for that.
Predators Top 20 prospects, Spring 2010 - Hockey's Future
The Predators continue to have one of the league's top farm systems, and Jonathan Blum has surpassed Colin Wilson as the top prospect in the organization.
Short Shifts Exclusive: Todd Richards
Our friends in Milwaukee got a chance to talk with Minnesota Wild head coach Todd Richards at a recent Admirals game.
Around the NHL
Rene Bourque Signs Multi-Year Extension With Calgary - SB Nation
A surprising move out of Calgary, considering that Rene Bourque isn't usually the type of player you give such an extension to.
Cal Clutterbuck Signed to 3 Year Extension - Hockey Wilderness
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed the NHL's leading hitter, Cal Clutterbuck to a three year extension. Just what everyone wanted to hear, I'm sure.
Kozlov requests trade due to reduced role | ajc.com
Expanding on Dirk's question from the other day, Chris Vivlamore reports that Slava Kozlov's trade request is from lack of playing time and consistently being a healthy scratch.
Red Wings place F Maltby on IR, activate D Lilja - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
Andreas Lilja is finally ready to return to action after his fight with Shea Weber, which was a year ago tomorrow. Great to see him back on the ice.
Does Peter Chiarelli have a trade already in place? - Stanley Cup of Chowder
Interesting news out of Boston, where there is heavy speculation that the Bruins already have a deal consummated. Is it Dan Hamhuis?
Some Sabres Could Be On The Move as NHL Trade Deadline Approaches - Die By The Blade
Buffalo has been rumored as a destination for Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis. Check out Die By the Blade's list of guys that could be moved.
Winter Olympics
U.S. men's hockey team one win away from making more history - ESPN
While the "Miracle on Ice" comparisons are not very relevant for this group, I agree with Scott Burnside in that this run for the US men has been mind boggling.
Mason: A historic matchup in a rivalry for the ages
From Ryan Suter's uncle's hit on Wayne Gretzky in the 1991 Canada Cup to Canada downing the U.S. for gold at the 2002 Olympics, Gary Mason examines the history of the Canada-USA rivalry as the two meet again for Olympic gold on Sunday.
These 11 Olympians have been pleasant surprises - NHL.com - All-Access Vancouver
NHL.com looks at 11 players who have been very pleasant surprises during the 2010 Winter Olymics, including Shea Weber.
MSNBC falls for fake Ryan Miller prank, offers on-air apology - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
More NBC fail, this time buying a call from a guy that sounds nothing like the USA's all-everything keeper, and who also made several informational errors. Yeah, we didn't play Russia...
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Preds Hockey's Future list...
Due to the amount of disagreement that was seen on the Preds HFBoards forum following the release of the new prospect list, we’re currently doing a fan version of it.
Presently we’re in a tie-breaker phase on who the 4th best prospect is (Franson vs. Josi), but thus far the fans have spoken and our list currently is:
1) Colin Wilson
2) Jon Blum
3) Chet Pickard
The winner of the tie-breaker will be ranked 4th and the loser 5th.
You can check it all out and hopefully help us break this deadlock right here:
http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=743341
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In our poll...
Wilson won 22-3 over Blum for the top spot, while Blum defeated Josi 16-4 in the second poll, and Pickard beat Franson 11-5 in the third poll with a much more split vote.
In the fourth poll, Franson and Josi were tied 7-7 with 6 other votes when we went to a tie-breaker poll eliminating all other candidates last night. It’s still tied this morning!
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I actually don't have an HF membership
Should probably sign up.
See, I almost consider Franson a better prospect than Blum. Franson is an incredible talent.
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by Chris Burton on Feb 27, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Franson I"Fruit Salad") is a big kid with big upside who seems to be learning every shift with Bouillon.
by Hockey Hillbilly on Feb 27, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Still tied...
If you have an account, get over there and vote! If not, why not? Come on over and register…I swear we’re a friendly group!
FWIW, I’m voting for Josi over Franson because I believe Josi to be a more dynamic talent. I believe Franson will have a very solid NHL career, however he doesn’t possess any real dynamic talent. Josi was IMO the best defenseman for the Swiss at the WJC’s in January prior to his injury and shows a tremendous amount of confidence and skating ability with the puck on his stick. Roman really reminds me of a European Scott Niedermeyer with his fluidity in stride and ability to lead the attack, while also being aware enough defensively to insure that he is not burned up ice…
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Registering now!
I read HFBoards a lot, just never have registered. I kind of made my transition from message boards to SBN when the Predators.com message boards went to the dogs.
Thanks for the report on Josi, I’ll admit, I haven’t seen him play but once.
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by Chris Burton on Feb 27, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
how long
Till an admin approves my account?
On the Forecheck-where Patric Hornqvist is never underappreciated.
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by Chris Burton on Feb 27, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Due to the Olympics...
It’s been a bit hectic over there. Should be approved by now though. Let me know if you’re not. I’m one of the two Predators board moderators, but the site administrators control registrations…
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I'm on now
Still can’t vote in polls though.
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by Chris Burton on Feb 28, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
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