greensman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 * Boston Gazette * Pressure Mounts As Deadline Looms Writtten by Tyler Merkel Hallways are quiet at the TD Garden, where once a stressless social commotion would have roared this time last season. Now it`s all closed doors, silence and a strained atmosphere. The tenuous sound of a phone ringing carries extra stress, as bad news reigns in recent months. A tough season start lead to an exciting and strong December, but quickly plateaued into hauntingly calm waters. As the team sinks in the standings, fans and critics swirl through wistful dreams to demanding rumours of trade and change. A feeling lurks and lingers, that some action must be taken to change the current course. Both Mike Mottau and David Schlemko have fallen to injury in the past month, leaving a 5 man limping defense. The top two pairings are strong and dependable, but only able to hold the line for so long before fatigue and reasonable expectation voice their presence. Boston is openly searching for a strong playoff bound third pairing player, and has a first round pick and prospects to offer for a good return. The forward core in Boston, though seemingly capacity with talent, seems no less than stagnant in these tough times. Poor production and lack of fight see them lumbering about their posts, taking no direct aim or course and failing to see the looming day of reckoning as post season approaches. Some finalizing UFA`s have been rumoured available, as Greensman looks to revitalize with a transfusion of new blood and ambition. Goaltending is as troubled as defense in the Boston roster. Cam Ward has played without backup for over a month now, and should he falter, there is no cavalry available to save the day. Boucher is expected to return, but the expectations on Ward are heavy now, as even the best of goaltenders need to have a moment to catch their breath. Realistically, things may have to change. Barring a miracle, Boston will have to take some action in order to cling to the last playoff spot in the East. Greensman has been rumoured to be targeting players throughout the league, and subsequently contacting GM`s. Any team looking to gear towards young talent should contact Greensman immediately. Moves will be made in short order, or there is a looming possibility that the Bruins may turn seller in the final hours before the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal and Gary's Phlegms Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Report: With the mediocre season that Vancouver is going through, GM Cal and Gary has decided to retool and look forward to next year. Sources close to the team are confirming that Vancouver feels that they do not have enough depth up front to even come close to challenging for the Cup this year and feel like they need to get younger as well up front. Players such as Alex Steen, Andrew Brunette, Nick Leddy, Corey Potter, and Bruno Gervais have been made available for help up front and younger, high upside players in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Great too see youngsters Andrei Loktionov and rookie signing Jordan Nolan playing some great hockey! Huge boost to our team lately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensman Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Recall Boston would like to call up Dwight King I hate missing points! I check transactions about three times a day, damnit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterhawks Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [Assign] The Ottawa Senators would like to assign Nino Niederreiter to the Windsor Warriors. [Recall] The Ottawa Senators would like to recall Eric Wellwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterhawks Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Double Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Romo Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 IR ACTIVATION ANDY MCDONALD BTRON BITZ WAIVERS TRENT HUNTER JODY SHELLEY someone please claim them or im in trouble. Lineup Kovalchuk mcdonakd eriksson Alfredsson ribeiro bitz Galiardi moore darche Chipchura belanger janssen Wandell Defense same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensman Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Assignment: Boston would like to send down Zach Hamill (not waivers eligible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 REPORT: Quebec still has some remaining playoff bodies that are available. (which includes Reinprecht.... trust me..... he will be up in Vancouver after the trading deadline) Also - Quebec is looking to package some of their young F depth and picks to acquire young impact D. Rumoured names available are Coyle, Rattie, Mcmillan, Ashton and Frattin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 LTIR: The Calgary Flames place F Lee Stempniak and F Blair Jones on the LTIR retroactive to Feb 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 1st to 4000!!! / c2x, Staal and Orlov should be up and Elliott down. Cheers, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 TRADE: The Winnipeg Jets have made a deal with the Colorado Avalanche. To WPG: Drew Miller To COL: George Parros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Note for teams using waivers to make roster moves: A player can't be moved from your roster until he clears waivers. So if you place a player on waivers to clear a roster spot for a recalled player on Jan.5th at 3:00pm, and call up the new player at the same time, the new player won't be added to your roster until Jan.6th, because that's when the first player clears waivers and is sent to the minors, or is claimed by another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Updated Conference Standings - Feb. 13, 2012 01. Los Angeles* - 3642 02. Edmonton* - 3590 03. St.Louis* - 3382 04. Winnipeg - 3509 05. Nashville - 3340 06. Vancouver - 3328 07. Anaheim - 3269 08. Calgary - 3239 --------------------------------------------- 09. Detroit - 3180 10. Colorado - 2859 11. Chicago - 2775 12. Dallas - 2722 13. San Jose - 2653 14. Minnesota - 2394 15. Columbus - 2167 01. NY Islanders* - 4037 02. Buffalo* - 3882 03. Pittsburgh* - 3721 04. New Jersey - 3607 05. Ottawa - 3552 06. Florida - 3490 07. Washington - 3345 08. Boston - 3315 --------------------------------------------- 09. Montreal - 3095 10. Philadelphia - 2989 11. Toronto - 2970 12. Tampa Bay - 2690 13. Quebec - 2591 13. NY Rangers - 2499 15. Carolina - 2477 * denotes division leaders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 What is the official cut off for our deadline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 What is the official cut off for our deadline? Our official trade deadline cutoff is February 27th at 11:59pm Pacific time. Trades submitted and agreed to by this date will be put through. Anything that is submitted after the deadline, or not agreed to until after the deadline, will not be put through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Our official trade deadline cutoff is February 27th at 11:59pm Pacific time. Trades submitted and agreed to by this date will be put through. Anything that is submitted after the deadline, or not agreed to until after the deadline, will not be put through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Romo Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 The firesale in carolina has began. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 WAIVERS TRENT HUNTER JODY SHELLEY WAIVER CLAIM: The Winnipeg Jets place a claim on Jody Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterhawks Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [Claim] The Ottawa Senators would like to claim Trent Hunter of waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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