[itzabreeze]

Prospect Games for Saturday!:

Some of the biggest games of the seasons.

FINAL FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Michigan State vs. Boston College
If BC wins, Cory turns Pro. Quote me.
TV: NHL Network + Free webcast online (will post when I find it)





Acadie-Bathurst @ Cape Breton (Bourdon)
Round #2
Game #2
Game #1 Result: 3-0 CAP
Cape Leads Series 1-0
FREE WEBCAST:
http://www.hockeyweb...ws/20070402.php

Cape Breton Stats: 94 Points
46W 22L 2OTL 0SOL
Players To Watch
Bourdon.....
Bourdon....
Bourdon...
Bourdon..
Bourdon.
Some James Sheppard kid...

Acadie-Bathurst Stats: 77 Points
35W 28L 2OTL 5SOL
Players To Watch
Thomas Beauregard
Mathieu Perreault



Hitmen @ Wheat Kings (Simek)
Round #2
Game #2

Game #1 Result: 4-3 O.T BWK
BWK Leads Series: 1-0


Wheat King Stats: 93 Points
41W 20L 3OTL 8SOL
Players to Watch:
Simek
Burki
Derlago

Hitmen: 85 Points
39W 26L 3OTL 3SOL
Players to Watch:
Ryan White
Brodie Dupont
Karl Alzner



Seattle @ Vancouver (Bliznak)
Round #2
Game #2
TV: Shaw
Game #1 Result: 4-3 O.T
Seattle Leads Series: 1-0



END OF PLAYOFF GAMES

Moose @ Iowa (Raymond, Hansen, Edler, Grabner (SHOULD BE PLAYING!, & Friends!!)









Phoenix @ Salmon Kings (Ellis & Friends)
Note: The S-Kings have won 8 in a row, tonight is their last REG. Season game.

WTF, now you can only post X amount of photos......... DAMN YOU NEW BOARD!

Oh well, Ellis can be the goat.

[Dortmund]

Official Rahimi Moose News:


Continuing on the prospect front, Swedish defenceman Daniel Rahimi, the Canucks third rounder in 2006, is expected to arrive in Winnipeg tomorrow and practice with the Moose early next week.

He'll provide depth to the back end after spending the season with Bjorkloven in Sweden's first division (one step below the Swedish Elite League).

'GOOD YEAR'

"He had a great world junior (tournament) and a good year," said Tambellini. "He's a strong, defensive-minded type of reliable player."

When asked what effect adding players late in the season could have on his hockey club, Moose head coach Scott Arniel said he's addressed the issue.

"We've talked about it lots here in the last two weeks," said Arniel. "These guys know there are a few other players that will come along, but when push comes to shove, it's not the time to be experimenting with young guys. The guys that have been here most of the year will get a lot of work come playoff time."\

[Rinslet]

breeze: Is Grabby confirmed to play or are you just saying he should be playing?

[Winger]

Dortmund, on Apr 7 2007, 09:23 AM, said:

Official Rahimi Moose News:
Continuing on the prospect front, Swedish defenceman Daniel Rahimi, the Canucks third rounder in 2006, is expected to arrive in Winnipeg tomorrow and practice with the Moose early next week.

He'll provide depth to the back end after spending the season with Bjorkloven in Sweden's first division (one step below the Swedish Elite League).

'GOOD YEAR'

"He had a great world junior (tournament) and a good year," said Tambellini. "He's a strong, defensive-minded type of reliable player."

When asked what effect adding players late in the season could have on his hockey club, Moose head coach Scott Arniel said he's addressed the issue.

"We've talked about it lots here in the last two weeks," said Arniel. "These guys know there are a few other players that will come along, but when push comes to shove, it's not the time to be experimenting with young guys. The guys that have been here most of the year will get a lot of work come playoff time."\

i love this time of year when all the prospects arrive

[ltrain]

Dortmund, on Apr 7 2007, 10:23 AM, said:

Official Rahimi Moose News:
Continuing on the prospect front, Swedish defenceman Daniel Rahimi, the Canucks third rounder in 2006, is expected to arrive in Winnipeg tomorrow and practice with the Moose early next week.

He'll provide depth to the back end after spending the season with Bjorkloven in Sweden's first division (one step below the Swedish Elite League).

'GOOD YEAR'

"He had a great world junior (tournament) and a good year," said Tambellini. "He's a strong, defensive-minded type of reliable player."

When asked what effect adding players late in the season could have on his hockey club, Moose head coach Scott Arniel said he's addressed the issue.

"We've talked about it lots here in the last two weeks," said Arniel. "These guys know there are a few other players that will come along, but when push comes to shove, it's not the time to be experimenting with young guys. The guys that have been here most of the year will get a lot of work come playoff time."\

For the Full Article:

http://slam.canoe.ca...944026-sun.html

Quote

Moose impress Canucks exec
By KEN WIEBE

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Through the eyes of Steve Tambellini, both the present and the future down on the farm looks bright.

The assistant general manager of the Vancouver Canucks is delighted with the season the Manitoba Moose are having as they try to lock up their first regular season division title since joining the American Hockey League in 2001-02.

'CONSISTENCY'

"The biggest thing is the consistency. To be good for a long time (in the AHL) is hard to do," said Tambellini, who spent the past three days with the Moose. "(To win 17 of 18) is really impressive to me. It shows that they're real prepared every night and that's important. And that's what you need to make a long run in the playoffs."

Tambellini is also excited about the arrival of Michael Grabner, the Canucks first rounder last summer.

Grabner, who took the morning skate yesterday but didn't suit up against the Iowa Stars, has been compared to newcomer Mason Raymond.

"(Grabner) has got that same speed and explosiveness," said Tambellini.

Grabner could make his pro debut tonight as the Moose close out a seven-game road trip against the Peoria Rivermen.

As for Raymond, who joined the Moose after completing his sophomore season at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Tambellini said the youngster has made significant progress this season.

"We were very pleased he was able to take on a leadership role and established himself as one of the premier players in college hockey," said Tambellini. "He's impressive. His assets are obvious."

Continuing on the prospect front, Swedish defenceman Daniel Rahimi, the Canucks third rounder in 2006, is expected to arrive in Winnipeg tomorrow and practice with the Moose early next week.

He'll provide depth to the back end after spending the season with Bjorkloven in Sweden's first division (one step below the Swedish Elite League).

'GOOD YEAR'

"He had a great world junior (tournament) and a good year," said Tambellini. "He's a strong, defensive-minded type of reliable player."

When asked what effect adding players late in the season could have on his hockey club, Moose head coach Scott Arniel said he's addressed the issue.

"We've talked about it lots here in the last two weeks," said Arniel. "These guys know there are a few other players that will come along, but when push comes to shove, it's not the time to be experimenting with young guys. The guys that have been here most of the year will get a lot of work come playoff time."\

[-mb]

Dortmund, on Apr 7 2007, 10:23 AM, said:

Official Rahimi Moose News:
Continuing on the prospect front, Swedish defenceman Daniel Rahimi, the Canucks third rounder in 2006, is expected to arrive in Winnipeg tomorrow and practice with the Moose early next week.

He'll provide depth to the back end after spending the season with Bjorkloven in Sweden's first division (one step below the Swedish Elite League).

'GOOD YEAR'

"He had a great world junior (tournament) and a good year," said Tambellini. "He's a strong, defensive-minded type of reliable player."

When asked what effect adding players late in the season could have on his hockey club, Moose head coach Scott Arniel said he's addressed the issue.

"We've talked about it lots here in the last two weeks," said Arniel. "These guys know there are a few other players that will come along, but when push comes to shove, it's not the time to be experimenting with young guys. The guys that have been here most of the year will get a lot of work come playoff time."\

Yeah I figured Rahimi would be coming over some time this week. Good to hear what Arniel had to say about the whole prospect thing, what he is doing seems fair. Also Dortmund, care to share where you found the article? Thanks

EDIT: Thanks ltrain for the full article.

This post has been edited by -mb: 07 April 2007 - 11:14 AM

[itzabreeze]

Rinslet, on Apr 7 2007, 10:37 AM, said:

breeze: Is Grabby confirmed to play or are you just saying he should be playing?

Well considering every team never "confirms" which players are playing, I don't know for 100%. But, he has been in town for a couple of days, and I would think the chances of him playing tonight are around 80%.

[Blister Soul]

Steele, on Apr 7 2007, 09:38 AM, said:

i love this time of year when all the prospects arrive

I love that we actually have good prospects.

[Millerdraft]

Well, this influx of Canuck prospects sure doesgive Arniel a gluttony of different looks and options he can utilize. Good stuff.

[Blister Soul]

Question:

I remember reading sometime back that they were changing the draft systems. I think that the winners of each divison would get the highest draft picks. So now that the Canucks have clinched the Northwest Divison, what will our first pick be overall?

[Canadian]

It all depends how well we do in the playoffs. If we get knocked out first round, we draft anywhere from 15-22. 22 being if we are the only division champs knocked out. Second round exit = 23-26, same rules as before. Semis - 27-28; SCF Losers - 29; SCF Winners - 30.

I BELIEVE.

[timw33]

The Imposter, on Apr 7 2007, 04:24 PM, said:

Question:

I remember reading sometime back that they were changing the draft systems. I think that the winners of each divison would get the highest draft picks. So now that the Canucks have clinched the Northwest Divison, what will our first pick be overall?

I think they changed it so if we bomb in the first round, we get a better pick.

I thought it was that the 6 div winners (and stanley cup winner) got the worst picks.

[ltrain]

they changed the system so that the 4 teams that get to the conference finals get the last four picks and the teams that lose in the first two rounds are ordered from the fewest regular season points to the highest

[timw33]

Cape Breton up 5-3

Bourdon -2.

[itzabreeze]

Final Four Champ. Game

0-0 after one period.

[Winger]

Grabner is not on the official scoresheet


http://stats.theahl....game_id=1003253

[timw33]

Steele, on Apr 7 2007, 05:03 PM, said:

Grabner is not on the official scoresheet
http://stats.theahl....game_id=1003253

I woudn't change my lineup after a 3-0 win.

[itzabreeze]

Steele, on Apr 7 2007, 05:03 PM, said:

Grabner is not on the official scoresheet
http://stats.theahl....game_id=1003253

[Millerdraft]

timw33, on Apr 7 2007, 05:06 PM, said:

I woudn't change my lineup after a 3-0 win.

Besides that, Grabner needs some practice time to adjust to a completely new system. He oughta sit a couple to watch what the other wingers do in certain situations. He'll probably draw in in the last reg season game.

[timw33]

I noticed that Vincent was released from the Salmon Kings...