Saturday's notes: The NHL Rental Market Opens For Business

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 21, 2012 12:36 PM EST in Nashville Predators News

With the All-Star Game coming up next weekend and the NHL Trade Deadline following on February 27, things are really heating up around the NHL. We're starting to see a few more teams slip beyond reach of the playoffs, which should bring a few more sellers to the trade market.

Last night, Carolina and New Jersey got things rolling as the Devils picked up a nice complementary goal scorer in Alex Ponikarovsky...

Tonight's game may well be the hottest ticket of the season so far - check out the resale market!

Nashville Predators News

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Breaking news from two years ago.

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Dude, the college buds are back together!

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

An Excellent Rental: New Jersey Devils Acquire Alexei Ponikarovsky from Carolina - In Lou We Trust
The Devils made a nice pickup here, acquiring a winger who I wouldn't mind if the Preds had picked up instead. It cost them a 4th-round pick and a D prospect.

P.K. Subban takes down Penguins’ Chris Kunitz with a slewfoot (Video) - Puck Daddy
Back when I lived in Indiana, I used to play in rec leagues with a Finnish defenseman who did this once every other game or so, the guy was a public menace.

The Buffalo Won't Roam: Miller Should Be Traded - Puck Drunk Love
Should the Sabres cut down to the bone?

Vladimir Tarasenko’s amazing puck on a string trick wins KHL’s skills competition (Video) | Puck Daddy
OK, this is funny stuff.

Down Goes Brown: Daniel Alfredsson vs. Zdeno Chara: An in-depth comparison
This is awesome: "Alfredsson: Was born in 1972, on December 11. Chara: Was born in 1977, from March 13 to 18."

Uni Watch " Hockey TimE
Some fun with NHL jersey tweaks.

Kyle Turris Trade Paying Huge Dividends For Sens | The Hockey Writers
It seems like much of what Bryan Murray has touched recently has turned to gold.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' Top Five Trade Bait Options | The Hockey Writers
None of these guys really turn my crank.

Francois Beauchemin Signed to 3-Year Extension - Anaheim Calling
Here's one blueliner you can take off the trade rumor list.

Montreal fans plan 1-year anniversary celebration in honor of Scott Gomez’s last goal | Puck Daddy
They're getting ugly in Montreal over the continued futility of their $7.5M man.

Avs defenseman Shane O'Brien collides with beauty - The Denver Post
That SOB, he's a beauty!

Flashback: Glowing puck debuts 15 years ago - CBSSports.com
Harken back to those days of yesteryear...

Good for Glen Gulutzan _ Coach lays into Stars players after loss - The Dallas Morning News
They're trying to figure out a way to stabilize things in Dallas, setting aside injuries to key players as an excuse.

Rearviewmirror: Hawks 3 - Panthers 1 - Second City Hockey
The Blackhawks took care of business before hopping on a plane to Nashville.

Jeffrey scores two, Letang dazzles and Malkin finishes. Pens beat Habs 5-4 after shootout. - PensBurgh
Malkin's magic continues to dazzle as Pittsburgh came back from a two-goal 3rd period deficit.

Game 46: Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars - Raw Charge
Teddy Purcell scored twice, with Martin St. Louis providing both assists for the Lightning.

Cam Ward With Shutout: Hurricanes 3, Capitals 0 - Canes Country
The Hurricanes manhandled their division rivals last night.

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That made me miss SOB even more. I’m glad to see he’s flourishing there. He deserves it, even if I do wish he was still here!

by ILovethe#6CannonFire on Jan 21, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions

Surprised that’s all Carolina could get for Poni. They must really like that Dman prospect. Kinda wished they’d held out for more there.

P.K. Stubban is a punk. If he ever got seriously injured, I don’t think I could muster a tear for him.

Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!

by Grizzledbear on Jan 21, 2012 1:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Yeah, he is, I am glad he plays in the eastern conference so that we only have to see him a couple of times. Just think, he has younger brothers coming up through the ranks. When Burke spoke of “rats” I am sure that he was talking about players like Subban and Cooke.

by Predmonton on Jan 21, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions

Speaking of Subban got fined for a dangerous trip. I remember him tripping Weber right into the goal post and hoping Weber would seek retribution. Also check out Ferrence’s hit on McDonagh.

by Predmonton on Jan 21, 2012 6:33 PM EST up reply actions

Trade rumors time is so fun and funny...

This morning I read:

“Roman Josi is someone the Preds are willing to move for Hemsky, but not good enough for Oilers. Blum, Ellis, Suter targets.”

I would hope that Josi is not on the trading block at all, but I have to laugh at the rumor because it seems to come from someone who has never watched a Preds game.

I am sorry but if you are giving up Josi for something then you better be going after Eberle or at very least be getting Smid back as part of the package.

by Predmonton on Jan 21, 2012 1:40 PM EST reply actions

That one is a joke. Now for Eberle I’d do it in a heartbeat, but I can’t see the Oilers letting him go. Maybe if we throw Pickard in the deal it will……….sorry, couldn’t help myself. :D

Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!

by Grizzledbear on Jan 21, 2012 1:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

You mean 1st Round Pick-ard? :)

by Predmonton on Jan 21, 2012 1:45 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, that one. :/

Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!

by Grizzledbear on Jan 21, 2012 1:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Haha, the Oilers would rather have Blum than Josi? Works for me.

by Stormyt on Jan 21, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions

I’m in on that deal too – ship ’im on over!

Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
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by davisca on Jan 21, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions

Oh wow, the glowing puck.

I totally forgot about that! I remember it being REALLY distracting.

Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
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by davisca on Jan 21, 2012 2:25 PM EST reply actions

The funniest rumors have to be the Weber rumors.

It is like everybody has forgotten that he is an RFA. People are saying stuff like Hemsky and a first for Weber. Or if we get the first overall pick we can trade it for Weber. They forget the voice of reason telling them that “Hey if someone tries to sign Weber at the end of the season the Preds get FOUR first round picks for him”. Really who thinks Hemsky is worth two first round picks, let alone three?
All I have to say to Poile is quit messing with the top 6 forwards on the market, and go after Parise. We need to add a 30+ goal scorer. Then as soon as Parise gets there, sit down with Parise, Weber, and Suter, and say okay now we have the pieces now lets make a reasonable deal. Gleason wouldn’t be bad for icing on top. I know, pipe dreams, but I do know Trotz is also a huge Parise fan.

by Predmonton on Jan 21, 2012 3:04 PM EST reply actions

I like the idea of sitting all 3 of Weber, Suter and Parise in a room like that. We can surround the arena holding up banners supporting the effort………..they couldn’t turn us down! :D

But as long as the Devils remain in the playoff hunt, I doubt ZP will be going anywhere.

Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!

by Grizzledbear on Jan 21, 2012 4:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

That or we take up a collection for McGrattan to “do a little convincing” :)

by Predmonton on Jan 21, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions

Preds interested in Hemsky

Everyone interested in Suter. Interesting blog here: http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/13936/trade-rumblings-with-demand-peaking-which-forwards-are-available

by Sam Page on Jan 21, 2012 3:25 PM EST reply actions

The hockey media are drooling like dogs over Suter and Weber. Add the various blogs to the mix and you would think we’re some kind of rejected Colorado Rockies outfit! Fact is the Preds are only six points from the top of the NHL. At least it sounds like in DP ’s head July 1st is his deadline.

by virgil trucks on Jan 21, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions

Notice how Poile couches his statement by saying “a veteran forward OR a top 6 forward”. Setting us up for the lesser of the two options……….again. :/

Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!

by Grizzledbear on Jan 21, 2012 4:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Give me Roy, Stafford, or Blake out of that group listed. Until Beauchemin signed his extension the other day, I would have liked the two B’s coming over here from the Ducks.

We get Hemsky and he will find a way to get hurt on the plane ride down to Nashville.

by wrandsw on Jan 21, 2012 5:01 PM EST up reply actions

I got it!!

He’ll get a bad paper cut while reading Spirit magazine, and it will start bleeding profusely. Ales will then spring to his feet to go get a bandaid (to prevent himself from any more possible injuries), and in doing so, will whack his head into the ceiling and get a concussion.

Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
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by davisca on Jan 21, 2012 5:18 PM EST up reply actions

That sounds about right, but I thought the Preds had a deal with a different airline than Southwest

by wrandsw on Jan 21, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions

I have no idea. Southwest is the only airline I really fly, so I used Spirit cause that’s the only one I know.

Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
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by davisca on Jan 21, 2012 5:34 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t know whether he’s single, but here’s the first thing that came to mind:

He becomes big buds with C. Wilson, goes to clubs with him, and gets whiplash as he turns to see all the cowgirls’ butts that Wilson points out.

by LuvthePreds on Jan 21, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions

Ha, that still cracks me up.

“Cow girl’s butts, drives me nuts.” Really? Also, I love the comma splice (said like a true grammar freak). Oh, and he thought there were reindeer named Jupiter and Saturn. Good thing you play hockey, Willy… lol

Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
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by davisca on Jan 21, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions

(Aaand upon second thought, that actually isn’t a true comma splice cause those aren’t independent clauses… It’s just a stupid use of a comma. Anyway, moving on… :D)

Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
-nashvillepredators-

by davisca on Jan 21, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions