The Olympics have started, but the men's hockey is still a few days away (previews will be out soon). But until then there have been a few notable things this week (mostly not good).
Broad St. Bullies Builder Passes Away
On Tuesday, Keith Allen passes away. Allen was the first coach in Flyers history and their second GM. During his tenure as GM (1969-1983) he built the famous Broad St. Bullies team that captured two cups in 1974 and 1975. Our condolences go out to the Allen family and the Flyers organization.
Nashville Hazards
It wasn't a good week for Nashville, as GM David Poile and TV broadcaster Pete Weber were both hospitalized. Poile was hit with an errand puck and suffered facial lacerations while Weber needed a heart procedure done. Both are reported to be doing well, and while Poile will miss the start of team USA's Olympic tournament, he is expected to be in Sochi later on. We wish a speedy recovery to both Poile and Weber.
Letang Out
In the last of health scare news, Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out for at least six weeks after suffering a stoke. He has done a few test and is currently taking blood thinner to treat his current illness. We wish a speedy recovery for Letang.
Trades
Well the pre-Olympic trade deadline came and went with not much happening, but here is what went on.
To Montreal: Dale Weise
To Vancouver: Raphael Diaz
Trade Analysis: In hindsight the writing was on the wall for Diaz, as the Habs can't hold on to a Swiss defenseman to save their playoff life. The one thing the Habs didn't need (bottom six forward) they got for the one thing they did need (defensive depth). Not a knock on Weise, who can be a good fourth liner, but this wasn't the move the Habs needed to make. As for the Canucks, they get a good defenseman who will have no problem filling the defensive hole this team has because of injuries (Diaz already has two points in two games).
To San Jose: Chad Rau
To Minnesota: Curt Gogol
Trade Analysis: When you look up the term "minor league deal", this trade is the example that is probably given.
To Montreal: Robert Czarnik
To Los Angeles: Steve Quailer
Trade Analysis: When you look up the term "minor league deal", this trade is the example that is probably given. Whoa, Deja Vu!
To Pittsburgh: Spencer Machacek
To Columbus: Paul Thompson
Trade Analysis: When you look up the term "minor league deal", this trade is the example that is probably given. *Gets beaten over the head with a dictionary*
To Chicago: Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Peter Regin
To New York I: 4th round pick (2014)
Trade Analysis: We sure Stan is a Bowman? Because he's making deals like a Pollack. A 4th round pick nets him 2 good depth players, and he got the Islanders to retain some of Regin's salary! That's some top notch GMing right there.
To Boston: Blake Parlett
To Columbus: Carter Camper
Trade Analysis: When you look up the te *window closes*
Lineup Notables
Calgary Flames vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Calgary: Curtis Glencross (high ankle sprain) and Karri Ramo (knee) are out. Reto Berra starts this afternoon.
Philadelphia: Chris Pronger (concussion) is out. Ray Emery is going to start.
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues
Winnipeg: Evander Kane (hand), Jim Slater (groin), Matt Halischuk (upper body) and Grant Clitsome (illness) are out. Al Montoya gets the start.
St. Louis: Vladimir Sobotka (leg) is out. Brian Elliot is in net.
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins
Ottawa: Mark Stone (arm) and Chris Phillips (lower body) are out. Craig Anderson will be in net.
Boston: Marc Savard (concussion), Dennis Seidenberg (knee), Adam McQuaid (lower body) and Zdeno Chara (flag waving) are out. Chad Johnson starts.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Vancouver: Henrik Sedin (ribs), Mike Santorelli (shoulder), Kevin Bieksa (foot), Chris Tanev (thumb), Andrew Alberts (concussion) and Yannick Weber (upper body) are out. Roberto Luongo is the probable starter.
Toronto: Dave Bolland (ankle), Trevor Smith (hand) and Carter Aston (hand) are out. Jonathan Bernier might start.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Montreal: Alex Galchenyuk (hand), Michael Bournival (upper body), Ryan White (upper body) and Drew Drewiske (shoulder) are out. Carey Price in net.
Carolina: Joni Pitkanen (heel) is out. Anton Khudobin will start.
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