Breaking News: Tim Erixon Assigned To Connecticut
by Bryan Winters on Dec 29, 2011 12:27 AM EST
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PrintFor those of you that are still up, the New York Rangers announced that they have assigned defenseman, Tim Erixon to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League. With the return of Jeff Woywitka from his foot injury he suffered two games ago, Tim Erixon was sent down for some more conditioning.
Erixon played some solid hockey in the two games he was present for. Not to mention, he came right into two big divisional games against the New Jersey Devils, and the New York Islanders and handled himself fairly well. Although, it seems as if John Tortorella believes Erixon needs to work on his game some more, and gain some more experience in the American Hockey League.
While we're on the topic of players returning from injury, Wojtek Wolski is a short time away from returning as well. John Tortorella stated that he wouldn't be making an immediate changes when he returns. What are your guys thought's on all of this?
Also be sure to check out recaps of the Rangers 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, and the third episode of HBO's 24/7.
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Not surprised.
A cap move as well as for conditioning. The Rangers are poised to make a deal shortly, and precious cap room will be needed. Leads me to believe Wolski will rejoin the team to be showcased, and probably EC as well.
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by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 1:02 AM EST via mobile reply actions
What realistic moves do you think are possible
Considering current cap situations.
FIRE Perry Fewell
by bleedblue12 on Dec 29, 2011 3:19 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Lol
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by -19-AgainstAll on Dec 29, 2011 3:53 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Good question.
I suspect the Rangers see one or two viable moves, which will likely include putting someone on waivers (EC).
In terms of deals, keep an eye out for a deal with Columbus for either Brassard or Dorsett, and possibly Tampa Bay for Purcell or Downie.
"The winner of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is Number Eight, Brandon Prust!"--Ofc. Colin McDonald, NYPD, April 7, 2011
"I'm a doctor, not a barber, Jim." Dr. McCoy to Captain Kirk
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by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 6:23 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yes, if there’s a need (Anaheim, because they need depth; Tampa, same reason).
"The winner of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is Number Eight, Brandon Prust!"--Ofc. Colin McDonald, NYPD, April 7, 2011
"I'm a doctor, not a barber, Jim." Dr. McCoy to Captain Kirk
"Thanks, Chris. Enjoy your retirement."
by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 2:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Woywitka
A lot of folks have pointed out a litany of flaws in MDZ and Eminger’s game; yet, Woywitka keeps getting a pass. He stood like a big redwood tree on the blue line as Semin went by him en route to the 3rd goal last night. For a guy as big as Jeff, he doesn’t hit anyone, doesn’t have a hard shot from the point, and doesn’t clear out the crease. After watching him during the 1st part of this season, it is no surprise that he was a 1st round bust, who was put on waivers.
For our 6th defensemen, aren’t we better off giving V-Tank or some other D-man like Bell a shot?
If you think Semin made Woywitka look slow, you don’t want V-Tank standing there instead.
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by George E. Ays on Dec 29, 2011 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
Amen on V-Tank, George. Stonehedge
"The winner of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is Number Eight, Brandon Prust!"--Ofc. Colin McDonald, NYPD, April 7, 2011
"I'm a doctor, not a barber, Jim." Dr. McCoy to Captain Kirk
"Thanks, Chris. Enjoy your retirement."
by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 2:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think Woywitka gets a pass because expectations are so low. He’s a stop gap. We see MDZ as a long-term piece on this team, therefore critiquing his game is going to be more thorough.
No one in their right mind thinks Woywitka has a genuine future on this team. As soon as Torts thinks Erixon is ready, or maybe as soon as Staal comes back, he’s gone.
To be completely honest, that turnover was completely on Richards. By the time Woywitka was able to turn around and get set, Semin was full steam ahead.
by Bryan Winters on Dec 29, 2011 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
MDZ and Eminger are stellar this season. Woywitka, not at all.
Visions of Roman Ndur dancing in my head…
Nooooooo!
"The winner of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is Number Eight, Brandon Prust!"--Ofc. Colin McDonald, NYPD, April 7, 2011
"I'm a doctor, not a barber, Jim." Dr. McCoy to Captain Kirk
"Thanks, Chris. Enjoy your retirement."
by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 2:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Funny.
I read an Eklund the other morning that has Lecavalier and Bergeron going to Montreal for Gomez and Campoli.
Thoughts? ‘Cause to me, that actually wouldn’t be so bad.
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"I'm a doctor, not a barber, Jim." Dr. McCoy to Captain Kirk
"Thanks, Chris. Enjoy your retirement."
by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 2:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I read an Eklund
Thoughts?
Getting lost on the internet is the only logical explanation.
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by George E. Ays on Dec 29, 2011 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Touche!
Still, what comes to mind with that proposal?
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"I'm a doctor, not a barber, Jim." Dr. McCoy to Captain Kirk
"Thanks, Chris. Enjoy your retirement."
by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 8:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That Eklund just throws shit against a wall.
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by George E. Ays on Dec 29, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Had this thought about this..
IF the new CBA has the amnesty clause available like back in ’06, this deal could actually work.
Both Lecavalier and Gomez could get dropped, and both teams get out from bad deals…
But, you’re right. Don’t know an ass he won’t wipe to collect shit to spread.
"The winner of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is Number Eight, Brandon Prust!"--Ofc. Colin McDonald, NYPD, April 7, 2011
"I'm a doctor, not a barber, Jim." Dr. McCoy to Captain Kirk
"Thanks, Chris. Enjoy your retirement."
by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 11:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
the line-up and other thoughts
After the Caps game I feel like we need more size. Staal and Sauer can’t come back soon enough. Also we could use more grit up front.
Does anybody else feel like Richards is struggling? He’s a minus almost every game and he’s found his way onto my fantasy teams bench after about four straight zeros. He coughs up the puck and doesn’t appear all that strong. I hope he finds his game.
Dubinsky is coming on finally. Watch out for a big second half from him.
Mitchell has been very strong along the boards and I am happy Torts is playing him. His hands aren’t too bad either.
Wolski better be moved because he and EC are losers, plain and simple. No battle. No jam. Get them out. We need warriors because this team is poised to make a run.
Now.
by KingHenrik30 on Dec 29, 2011 3:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Richards I don’t feel is slumping…
"The winner of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is Number Eight, Brandon Prust!"--Ofc. Colin McDonald, NYPD, April 7, 2011
"I'm a doctor, not a barber, Jim." Dr. McCoy to Captain Kirk
"Thanks, Chris. Enjoy your retirement."
by Danz10 on Dec 29, 2011 8:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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