[itzabreeze]

Vancouver_Canucks said:

Luc Bourdon junior team in playoffs right now?
Rahimi also still in the playoffs over in Europe?

Luc's Team is in the Playoffs (They are one of the top team in the CHL, and are up 2-0 in their first playoff round)

Rahimi is still in the playoffs, I believe he will be joining the Moose (if he does join them), around Apirl 10th or around then.

[Vancouver_Canucks]

Has Luc established himself asthe top d man on his junior team? What kind of minutes he is playing per game?

Damnit wasn't Rahimi team battling in the playoffs like 1 month ago? I want his Euro team to lose already damnit.

[itzabreeze]

Vancouver_Canucks said:

Has Luc established himself asthe top d man on his junior team?  What kind of minutes he is playing per game?

Damnit wasn't Rahimi team battling in the playoffs like 1 month ago?  I want his Euro team to lose already damnit.

On His team?, of course he is the #1 D-man. I am very glad to here that he appears to be a monster in the playoffs. Almost as if he is playing alittle bit possessed, and has really stepped up on his team.

From Cape Breton Fans:

"I'm LOVIN' Luc right now, he's playing a very simple, nasty game out there and is the ONE player that the Foggies are targetting on the PP. They play the off winger SO high against him, it's no wonder Pascal puts him on the first unit as there is a huge seam for a cross ice pass when he's out there. They try to compensate it on the other end having the far winger / d man play the middle but there's room there.
"

"Bourdon finally looking comfortable. Playoffs are his time to shine, and he is. It's hilarious that the Fog Devils hate him to the point of it completely throwing them off their game when he's out there."

"As for frowing balls,I see your tough guy was all willing to fight with the much smaller Gallant,but later in the game when Bourdon was right in his face,he simply skated away.Then how about in game 1 ,where the mouth Graham wanted to fight,but would not remove his helmut.Good thing he didn't because Luc would have smashed his face right in.If t5he Eagles get the next game,he can look for a good beating coming his way for sure.Don't thin Pascal will forget him telling him to F off.Just before Eagles get rid of you guys is when Luc is going to get him good. " :twisted:

"- For the first time, Luc seemed to be having some fun out there. He played one of his best games to date.

"I thought Luc Bourdon stepped up his intensity quite a bit last night after showing little in most regular season games since we acquired him. Many people have said "Wait till the playoffs, you'll see the real Luc", and I've said "I'll believe it when I see it." Well, despite a couple of mistakes (including the bad icing that led to the goal against), he really showed a lot more intensity last night (at least I thought so) than in reg season games, and he was a pretty good choice for second star of the game."

"I thought Bourdon played one of his better games as an Eagle. He's not hear to fight, but play physical. The Foggies would love nothing more than to turn this into a war, as at times we were absolutely toying with them. They can't keep up with us.
"

[Vancouver_Canucks]

itzabreeze said:

Vancouver_Canucks said:

Has Luc established himself asthe top d man on his junior team?  What kind of minutes he is playing per game?

Damnit wasn't Rahimi team battling in the playoffs like 1 month ago?  I want his Euro team to lose already damnit.

On His team?, of course he is the #1 D-man. I am very glad to here that he appears to be a monster in the playoffs. Almost as if he is playing alittle bit possessed, and has really stepped up on his team.

From Cape Breton Fans:

"I'm LOVIN' Luc right now, he's playing a very simple, nasty game out there and is the ONE player that the Foggies are targetting on the PP. They play the off winger SO high against him, it's no wonder Pascal puts him on the first unit as there is a huge seam for a cross ice pass when he's out there. They try to compensate it on the other end having the far winger / d man play the middle but there's room there.
"

"Bourdon finally looking comfortable. Playoffs are his time to shine, and he is. It's hilarious that the Fog Devils hate him to the point of it completely throwing them off their game when he's out there."

"As for frowing balls,I see your tough guy was all willing to fight with the much smaller Gallant,but later in the game when Bourdon was right in his face,he simply skated away.Then how about in game 1 ,where the mouth Graham wanted to fight,but would not remove his helmut.Good thing he didn't because Luc would have smashed his face right in.If t5he Eagles get the next game,he can look for a good beating coming his way for sure.Don't thin Pascal will forget him telling him to F off.Just before Eagles get rid of you guys is when Luc is going to get him good. " :twisted:

"- For the first time, Luc seemed to be having some fun out there. He played one of his best games to date.

"I thought Luc Bourdon stepped up his intensity quite a bit last night after showing little in most regular season games since we acquired him. Many people have said "Wait till the playoffs, you'll see the real Luc", and I've said "I'll believe it when I see it." Well, despite a couple of mistakes (including the bad icing that led to the goal against), he really showed a lot more intensity last night (at least I thought so) than in reg season games, and he was a pretty good choice for second star of the game."

"I thought Bourdon played one of his better games as an Eagle. He's not hear to fight, but play physical. The Foggies would love nothing more than to turn this into a war, as at times we were absolutely toying with them. They can't keep up with us.
"

Thats great to hear! I really really hope Bourdon can develop into a top 4 d man for us.

[Boudrias]

IMO Grabner won't be dressing for the Moose. He is to young and doesn't have enough experience. Quite simply the Moose have to many better players right now. He could skate as one of the 'balck aces' and hope for a injury.

[ltrain]

Boudrias said:

IMO Grabner won't be dressing for the Moose. He is to young and doesn't have enough experience. Quite simply the Moose have to many better players right now. He could skate as one of the 'balck aces' and hope for a injury.

i'm all for grabner travelling and practising with the moose so he can have a feel of what it takes to be a pro.

[Dortmund]

ltrain said:

Boudrias said:

IMO Grabner won't be dressing for the Moose. He is to young and doesn't have enough experience. Quite simply the Moose have to many better players right now. He could skate as one of the 'balck aces' and hope for a injury.

i'm all for grabner travelling and practising with the moose so he can have a feel of what it takes to be a pro.

He could also play with Victoria full time as well, it's not the AHL but at least he'd still be playing.

[itzabreeze]

Hansen Article:http://slam.canoe.ca...844896-sun.html

Rookie forward arriving

Moose reward Hansen's turnaround with extra ice time
By KEN WIEBE -- Sun Media

Striking a balance in net

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. -- Jannik Hansen has found another gear and it couldn't have come at a better time for the Manitoba Moose.

Several weeks ago, it appeared that Hansen had hit the wall and was left searching for answers.

But during the past seven American Hockey League games, the rookie forward from Denmark is enjoying a resurgence, the most recent example coming Sunday when he scored the tying goal on the power play against the Grand Rapids Griffins that allowed the Moose to force overtime and eventually win in a shootout.

"It's always nice to play a little bit more and to see the puck go in is a good feeling," said Hansen, who sits seventh in team scoring with 11 goals and 32 points in 65 games. "I don't know if I feel better. I really don't know how to put it in words. It just seems like during the past couple of games, it's been coming together a little more than it was earlier."

Whatever the secret, whether it was a recent visit from his parents and sister or coming to the realization that he'd have to elevate his game or risk watching from the stands as a healthy scratch, Hansen has been playing some of his best hockey of the season.

"Of course it was frustrating, but I knew that coming into this year would be a little different and I wouldn't be a go-to guy," said Hansen. "You can't take any nights off. In junior, you could get away with it and still have a decent game, but here if you have a night off, you really notice it."

Hansen, who had seven goals and 13 points in 12 Western Hockey League playoff games with the Portland Winter Hawks last season, can't wait for the post-season party to begin.

"I just want to keep up my play and be as ready as possible for the playoffs," said Hansen, who went through a season-long 16-game goal-less drought before scoring twice in his past four games. "That's when the real season starts. It's what every player looks forward to."

Moose head coach Scott Arniel said recently that young guys like Hansen have given his team a boost during the arduous schedule.

"He's been one of our top forwards and he's been getting the extra ice because he's earned it," said Arniel. "He's pushing people back with his speed, he's being creative and he's making things happen.

"He looks real refreshed and he's back to where he was at the beginning of the year. I like the game that he's playing and he's put some consistency into his game, where before he had the ups and downs. It's a good time of the year for him to get on a bit of a roll. He's a guy who we're going to count on for some offence."

[itzabreeze]

New Grabner Picture from the Playoffs.....

[st33]

For some reason I do not think Salo will resign here, unless Nonis throws a money bag at him, which I certainly hope he doesnt because he is not worth it. What is the status right now on Koltsov? Do you think he will come to NA and play? He could certainly fill Salo's spot as an offensive role, and we could develop Bourdon in the Moose for atleast a year to refine his defensive skills.

[itzabreeze]

Huge Prospect Games Tonight:

PLAYOFFS:

Game #3
Cape Breton (Bourdon) @ St. John's
Cape Leads Series 2-0



Everett @ Spokane (Grabner)
Game #3
Everett Leads Series 2-0
Note: At the end of game #2 their was a bench clearing brawl, and several Spokane players will not be in the lineup, as well as I believe their #1 goalie is still out with the flu.
Grabner is in though. Do something for **** sake kid.



Giants @ The Wack (Bliznak)
Game #3
Series Tied 1-1


Moose @ Milwaukee (Hansen & Raymond)
Note: Edler may be in the lineup, (he has been sent down to the Moose, but I doubt it since he did fly with the Canucks to Denver.

[Dortmund]

According to "THE SCORE" ticker Mason Raymond has now officially signed an entry level conctract.

[Cooke_Hart]

I saw that on the ticker as well. Kind of surprised not to see anything on Canucks.com. I guess they want the option to bring up the kid this year. Maybe he'll add a spark for the playoffs...

[Winger]

lets go raymond

[Canuck_Follower]

I was going to make a thread but I thought I'd search here first. Saw it earlier today on SNET.

[King of Anarchy]

Bourdon with 1 assist, 1 shot and 2 penalty minutes so far. Cape Breton’s up 4-1 in the third period.

So many big games for the prospects tonight.

Can't wait to see how Grabner and Raymond do tonight. Hopefully they'll have good games.

[Winger]

TonyG said:

Bourdon with 1 assist, 1 shot and 2 penalty minutes so far. Cape Breton’s up 4-1 in the third period.  

So many big games for the prospects tonight.

Can't wait to see how Grabner and Raymond do tonight. Hopefully they'll have good games.

CB's got the cup IMO

[timw33]

Cape Breton take 3-0 series lead.

[Whiskey7]

Dortmund said:

According to "THE SCORE" ticker Mason Raymond has now officially signed an entry level conctract.

Boys on the radio just confirmed.

[timw33]

Whiskey7 said:

Dortmund said:

According to "THE SCORE" ticker Mason Raymond has now officially signed an entry level conctract.

Boys on the radio just confirmed.

Someone get on the new thread with [Signing] brackets.