B R O A D W A Y***B L U E S H I R T S

FnCircus

get this..............rumor has it the Rangers cleared space by trading Cullen to get..........

Michael Peca

Bathgate66

F'n_Circus wrote:

get this..............rumor has it the Rangers cleared space by trading Cullen to get..........

Michael Peca

is this on / from tsn ?


can you link us ?

FnCircus

Bathgate66 wrote:

is this on / from tsn ?


can you link us ?

nah, I saw it on a sabres message board. REMEMBER I SAID IT WAS A RUMOR. someone posted a guys blog and tried to say it was his. anyways, here is the original poster (Coach C) link:

http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116804

now, of course you have to register to view it, but here is what it said.......

Take this for what it is worth.

Let me start this post by saying that if you are going to ask me for a link, or even to reveal my "sources," you can save yourself and stop reading right now. There is no link and I will definitlely not divulge sources. (Try to remember I actually am a part of the media).

But I can promise you I would not take the time to post it, nor put my name on the line, without (at the very least) believing the info to be from a reliable source.

You can read the following then make your own conclusions on what you believe to be fact or fiction....but if nothing I write winds up happening, it still does not make the other parts untrue (you'll understand as you read it). It just means things didn't turn out as hoped and tried for.

There are two items.

Item #1)

I am told the Sabres are very close to signing Michael Peca....but there is a lot more to the story than meets the surface, and because of all of this, it is not a certainty.

First, let's start with Peca. He wants to come back to Buffalo. His wife also wants to come back to Buffalo. So, from that standpoint, it is not an issue. Money should also not be an issue from his end.

Now, as far as Sabres management.

I'm told Lindy Ruff is leading the charge to bring Peca back to Buffalo. He wants him badly. Larry Quinn also wants Peca back.

That leaves one guy - of cource Darcy Regier.

From what I've been told (and I almost can't believe I'm even writing this myself), Regier refuses to sign Peca unless Peca apologizes to Darcy for the way he treated him and the organization when he originally left. (I'm assuming he means a "personal" apology, not a "public" apology, because even Regier has to know that would never happen).

Even though Quinn wants him, he also wants to remain loyal to Regier and let him do his job without interference (esecially since Regier just got the extension), so he will not step on Darcy's toes and force Regier to sign Peca. Money also does not seem to be an issue from the Sabres side.

So, sometime over the past few days, Peca agreed to have a "sit-down" with Darcy and the rest of management (I keep imagining Tony Soprano when I think about this) to talk things over and possibly move forward on a deal. I was actually told it was a "coffee sit-down," which sounds even funnier. Supposedly, this "coffee sit-down" either happened Tuesday or Wednesday morning. And since Peca agreed to do it, my source is connecting dots that he's going to give Darcy the apology (or at least smooth things over some how), knowing that after he signs, he really only has to deal with Lindy anyway, and won't have anything to do with Darcy - especially not on a day-to-day basis.

Now, here's the kicker. Guess who else wants Mike Peca? The New York Rangers! The Carolina Hurricanes also want him. Or at least they did until a couple days ago. See, Peter Laviolette (Hurricanes HC) wanted Peca BAD as a third-line Center. The Rangers knew this, too. So, my source was told the Rangers were trying to trade Matt Cullen in order to free up money and space to sign Peca first.....(he was told this before they actually did trade Cullen! Trading him just confirmed it to be true!)

So, what did the Rangers do? They simply shopped Cullen back to Carolina who gladly took him back since he was such a key to their Cup team. Carolina got their needed 3rd line Center and New York freed up about $2.5 mil to use to sign Peca. Win-Win.

So, the race is now on I'm told between the Rangers and Sabres to sign Michael Peca. And from what I'm told, if Peca signs with Buffalo, Lindy has already decided to give him the "C" on his jersey because he feels the dressing room really needs a leader right now. Not sure if being named Captain will have any impact on Peca's decision.

Bottom line of this info: My source tells me to look for Michael Peca to sign with either Buffalo or the New York Rangers by the end of this weekend or early next week at the latest.

Bathgate66

how ironic is it that Jagr will be right wing

for the very same centerman that he dislocated his shoulder

trying to hit 2 seasons ago in the playoffs.


oh the irony of it all.

[size=+2] - - - _/ Lets Go Rangers \_ --- [/size]

xavier mcdaniel

and the preseason schedule is out

9/21 vs. New Jersey
9/22 vs. Philadelphia
9/24 at New York Islanders
9/25 at Detroit
9/28 vs. New Islanders
9/29 at Philadelphia

Bathgate66

Kaspar In The Park

A Chance Meeting With Darius


There I was, minding my business this afternoon on a bench in Central Park, early for my dental appointment with my favorite periodontist, Dr. John Varoscak.

In times like these, my favorite hobby is people-watching so I intently gazed at the personality panorama as New Yorkers -- and out-of-towners -- speed-walked, jogged, bird-watched and, of course, bicycled past my temporary resting place.

WHOOPS!

Who was that?

A blond guy was pedaling up toward me -- nothing new! -- but this chap had a familiar look about him.

I did a double-take and said to myself, "Wow! That young man is a thin version of Darius Kasparaitis."

Then, he pedaled 10 yards closer.

HOLEY MOLEY! It IS my man, Darius.

I was about to yell at him, "STOP! DEFENSEMAN! STOP!!

But no screaming was necessary. Kasper, the friendly ghost, flashed a big smile, threw his left arm up in greeting and brought his bike to a less-than-screeching halt.

We had a warm embrace upon which I produced my bike helmet and red warning vest. "Just want you to know, old pal, that you're not the only hockey guy cycling in Central Park."

Darius laughed. "I do it all the time. That's when I'm not working out at Chelsea Piers."

It would be an understatement to tell you that the (still) Rangers defenseman looks fabulous. He told me that he's dropped something like 20 pounds, looks 10 years younger than the last time he skated for the Blueshirts and is determined to make a comeback.

"They (Rangers) didn't buy me out," he chortled. "And I saw Glen (Sather) recently and even he was surprised at how good I looked."

If Kasper performs in training camp as well as he looks now, I believe that he has a good chance of making the New York varsity, no matter who the competition might be.

I only hope he has a fair chance.

My dental appointment was soon arriving and I had to cut out.

"Let's ride sometime," urged Darius and he gave me his number.

As he pedaled off into the park, toward 72nd Street, it dawned on me what a fun guy he always has been and what an effective defenseman he was until his past, unfortunate, season.

If, for whatever reason, he does NOT make the Rangers' varsity, I suspect that a few other clubs might be interested in nabbing the friendly ghost -- and not just for laughs!

stickboy

I'll pass on Peca thanks. Let a youngster try to earn that 3rd line spot. And as far as Darius that'll be some shit if he winds up coming back to be a steady top 6 or 7 d-man..we'll see....maybe the Isles will give him a shot.

Bathgate66

stickboy wrote:

I'll pass on Peca thanks. Let a youngster try to earn that 3rd line spot. And as far as Darius that'll be some shit if he winds up coming back to be a steady top 6 or 7 d-man..we'll see....maybe the Isles will give him a shot.

lost 20 lbs ?

well, being he wasnt bought out ,

theres always a chance.

this guy threw a wicked hipcheck and stood up the blueline solid when he was atop his game. I hope he makes it back, and not to another team. With the expected debut of Staal, I think he will have a hard time, but as we all know, an injury can occur to anyone at any time.

stickboy

Bathgate66 wrote:

lost 20 lbs ?

well, being he wasnt bought out ,

theres always a chance.

this guy threw a wicked hipcheck and stood up the blueline solid when he was atop his game. I hope he makes it back, and not to another team. With the expected debut of Staal, I think he will have a hard time, but as we all know, an injury can occur to anyone at any time.

hell yea, and we have options back there, being we signed Strudwick too, so the battle for those last 2 or 3 spots on D is gonna be fun in training camp. You know, Rozsival, Tyutin, and either Mara or Malik if he dont get traded will lock the top 3 so.

Im ready for training camp already!

Bathgate66

ken gernander named head coach of heartford wolfpack.

looks like schoenfeld will move up to fill the vacancy left by maloney bolting out to become a GM.

now news on the roster- i hope michael peca doesnt come to broadway.




Lets Go Rangers.

Bathgate66

Bulletin

July 23, 2007
What We Know and What We Don't Know (Yet)


First line -- What we know: Jaromir Jagr will enter the season healthy, with a full summer's worth of training, and with two years left on his contract and in all likelihood his NHL career, he is on a mission. What we don't know: Who will Jagr's center be, Scott Gomez or Chris Drury, and will they be able to re-create the chemistry Jagr had with his former center? Tom Renney has already said both new signess will be tried there as the season progresses. Gomez, a puck-carrying playmaker, would seem to be the natural in the pivot for Jagr -- he plays the game a lot like Jagr's former center, but he has more speed and will keep the puck moving forward at least until he gains the blue line. But will he and Jagr click? What we also don't know is how Martin Straka's shoulder/upper arm will hold up. Resting it for the summer will certainly have helped, but will he come to camp 100%? And will it hold out over the course of the season? If it doesn't, the Rangers have two fallback positions -- Marcel Hossa and Petr Prucha.

Second line -- What we know: Brendan Shanahan and Sean Avery will definitely be back, matched up again on opposite wings. If Avery comes in with a one-year contract and something to prove as he heads toward free agency, then we can expect more of the same from him that we saw after he came to New York. Shanahan will no doubt follow the same pattern of recent years -- hot start, cool winter, resurgent next spring. His injury is a thing of the past. What we don't know: Who will center the line? If Gomez clicks with Jagr, Drury will get the call, and while the trio of Drury between Avery and Shanahan will score more at even strength than they did with Matt Cullen in the middle, expect them to be more of a two-way unit. On the other hand, if Gomez ends up centering the line, he could set up a bushel of goals for Shanahan.

Third line -- What we know: Nothing, really. Which is a shame, because we coul have expected a long-term trial of the dynamic line of Cullen between Prucha and Ryan Callahan had Cullen not been traded. Now, we're not even sure these guys will man the third line. Renney may go back to a third line with a defensive mandate, with Blair Betts at center and with the wings up for grabs in training camp. He is on record as saying that he is not sure what Callahan can do over an 82-game NHL season, and he has yet to use Prucha consistently over his first two seasons. On the other hand, the wingers may remain in place with a center to be named later filling the hole in the middle -- either a free agent acquisition such as the rumored (though longshot) Mike Peca, or someone coming up from Hartford, like Brandon Dubinsky.

Fourth line -- What we know: That the most sensible configuration heading into the season is Betts centering Hossa on the left and a platoon of Ryan Hollweg and Colton Orr on the right (using Hollweg for hitting in most cases, with Orr stepping in when a nuclear deterrent is necessary). What we don't know: If Hossa will even be back -- if he gets an arbitration award higher than the Rangers can stomach given their salary cap situation, they may let him walk. But that is a worst-case scenario -- the Rangers will almost certainly keep Hossa as a fourth line insurance policy for Straka in case a hole opens up on Jagr's left wing. In fact, Hossa could end up on a third line with Betts and a right winger to be named later (maybe Callahan) if the Rangers choose to jerk Prucha around like they did last season.

Defense -- What we know: That there are too many defenseman on the roster right now. We know that Michal Rozsival and Fedor Tyutin will anchor the top two defensive pairs. Marek Malik will return as Rozsival's partner unless he is traded or waived to create cap space. Dan Girardi is a frontrunner to pair up with Tyutin but is, like Callahan, according to Renney, not a lock. Paul Mara will be back, unless he is traded, to help on the power play. Jason Strudwick will be the depth defenseman thanks to his locker room presence. What we don't know: Who the sixth defenseman will be -- Thomas Pock and Andrew Hutchison will be claimed on waivers if they're sent down, and Marc Staal is expected to compete for an NHL job. Unless Malik and/or Mara are shed, there will be at least one odd man out, and that by necessity may be Staal, whom Renney has already said will not be force-fed to the NHL.

Special Teams -- What we know: The Rangers were most successful on the power play when they split Jagr and Shanahan across two units. A first unit of Gomez, Jagr, and Prucha, with Straka dropping to the point along with Rozsival, makes the most sense, with the second line of Drury, Avery, and Shanahan up front on the second unit along with Mara on the point. What we don't know: If Renney will be able to stick with this game plan, especially if the first unit eats up too much power play time. In that case, he might be tempted to move Shanahan up to the first unit and drop Prucha down. On the penalty kill, Blair Betts will again lead the team in shorthanded ice time, Drury will get nearly as much in place of Cullen, and Shanahan, Avery, and Hossa will be used. But who will replace Jed Ortmeyer? Don't count on Gomez -- he has averaged about five seconds a game as a penalty killer over the past five seasons.

Goaltending -- What we know: Henrik Lundqvist will be a workhorse in net, Steve Valiquette will be a lightly-used back-up, and Al Montoya will spend the season in Hartford -- the Rangers will not be able to afford his NHL cap hit even if he's ready to play at that level. All this of course is barring injury and major meltdown by Lundqvist. What we don't know: If Valiquette will be enough of a back-up, especially if, as was the case early last season, Lundqvist needs a few games off to find his game again.

Hawkshore

NYPJ1's fav Isle

http://sports.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca/TopStories/ContentPosting.aspx?feedname=CBC-SPORTS-V2&showbyline=True&newsitemid=simon-signing

Chris Simon re-ups with Islanders
23/07/2007 4:12:19 PM

---

Coach Ted Nolan offered a thumbs up following the New York Islanders' re-signing of unrestricted free-agent forward Chris Simon.



Islanders' Chris Simon has five games remaining on the 25-game suspension he received for a stick-swinging incident with New York Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg.
(Don Heupel/Associated Press)
"Chris is just one of those old school guys who gave our team a little bit of everything last season," Nolan said in a statement Monday. "We can't overstate Si's leadership.

Simon, who will earn $800,000 US on a one-year deal, had 10 goals and 27 points in 67 games last season.

The base salary in the deal is $475,000 but Simon will get another $325,000 in a games played bonus. He can also earn more in performance bonuses.

"He'll have a big role with our team, just like last season," Nolan added.

Simon, 35, still has five games to serve next season on the 25-game suspension he received for a stick-swinging incident with New York Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg.

"I take a lot of pride in being an Islander and I didn't consider playing anywhere else this season but on Long Island," Simon, a native of Wawa, Ont., said in a statement. "Everyone knows the respect I have for Ted Nolan but it goes well beyond that.

"Everyone connected with the Islanders, from the owner to the fans, have been first-class. I cannot wait to get the season started."

Gary Carter

Hawkshore wrote:

NYPJ1's fav Isle

http://sports.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca/TopStories/ContentPosting.aspx?feedname=CBC-SPORTS-V2&showbyline=True&newsitemid=simon-signing

Chris Simon re-ups with Islanders
23/07/2007 4:12:19 PM

---

Coach Ted Nolan offered a thumbs up following the New York Islanders' re-signing of unrestricted free-agent forward Chris Simon.



Islanders' Chris Simon has five games remaining on the 25-game suspension he received for a stick-swinging incident with New York Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg.
(Don Heupel/Associated Press)
"Chris is just one of those old school guys who gave our team a little bit of everything last season," Nolan said in a statement Monday. "We can't overstate Si's leadership.

Simon, who will earn $800,000 US on a one-year deal, had 10 goals and 27 points in 67 games last season.

The base salary in the deal is $475,000 but Simon will get another $325,000 in a games played bonus. He can also earn more in performance bonuses.

"He'll have a big role with our team, just like last season," Nolan added.

Simon, 35, still has five games to serve next season on the 25-game suspension he received for a stick-swinging incident with New York Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg.

"I take a lot of pride in being an Islander and I didn't consider playing anywhere else this season but on Long Island," Simon, a native of Wawa, Ont., said in a statement. "Everyone knows the respect I have for Ted Nolan but it goes well beyond that.

"Everyone connected with the Islanders, from the owner to the fans, have been first-class. I cannot wait to get the season started."

haha, i cant wait for the orr/simon fight on november 6th. that whole game is gonna be a slugfest

NY PJ1

Hawkshore wrote:

NYPJ1's fav Isle

http://sports.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca/TopStories/ContentPosting.aspx?feedname=CBC-SPORTS-V2&showbyline=True&newsitemid=simon-signing

Chris Simon re-ups with Islanders
23/07/2007 4:12:19 PM

---

Coach Ted Nolan offered a thumbs up following the New York Islanders' re-signing of unrestricted free-agent forward Chris Simon.



Islanders' Chris Simon has five games remaining on the 25-game suspension he received for a stick-swinging incident with New York Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg.
(Don Heupel/Associated Press)
"Chris is just one of those old school guys who gave our team a little bit of everything last season," Nolan said in a statement Monday. "We can't overstate Si's leadership.

Simon, who will earn $800,000 US on a one-year deal, had 10 goals and 27 points in 67 games last season.

The base salary in the deal is $475,000 but Simon will get another $325,000 in a games played bonus. He can also earn more in performance bonuses.

"He'll have a big role with our team, just like last season," Nolan added.

Simon, 35, still has five games to serve next season on the 25-game suspension he received for a stick-swinging incident with New York Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg.

"I take a lot of pride in being an Islander and I didn't consider playing anywhere else this season but on Long Island," Simon, a native of Wawa, Ont., said in a statement. "Everyone knows the respect I have for Ted Nolan but it goes well beyond that.

"Everyone connected with the Islanders, from the owner to the fans, have been first-class. I cannot wait to get the season started."

yea he's a big tough guy...... punk bring it simon

Bathgate66

fuck chris simon
he is not even worthy of mention in our blueshirt thread
or even the scum at the bottom of a swampy long island marsh .




back to the subject at hand :

Bathgate66 wrote:

Bulletin

July 23, 2007
What We Know and What We Don't Know (Yet)


First line -- What we know: Jaromir Jagr will enter the season healthy, with a full summer's worth of training, and with two years left on his contract and in all likelihood his NHL career, he is on a mission. What we don't know: Who will Jagr's center be, Scott Gomez or Chris Drury, and will they be able to re-create the chemistry Jagr had with his former center? Tom Renney has already said both new signess will be tried there as the season progresses. Gomez, a puck-carrying playmaker, would seem to be the natural in the pivot for Jagr -- he plays the game a lot like Jagr's former center, but he has more speed and will keep the puck moving forward at least until he gains the blue line. But will he and Jagr click? What we also don't know is how Martin Straka's shoulder/upper arm will hold up. Resting it for the summer will certainly have helped, but will he come to camp 100%? And will it hold out over the course of the season? If it doesn't, the Rangers have two fallback positions -- Marcel Hossa and Petr Prucha.

Second line -- What we know: Brendan Shanahan and Sean Avery will definitely be back, matched up again on opposite wings. If Avery comes in with a one-year contract and something to prove as he heads toward free agency, then we can expect more of the same from him that we saw after he came to New York. Shanahan will no doubt follow the same pattern of recent years -- hot start, cool winter, resurgent next spring. His injury is a thing of the past. What we don't know: Who will center the line? If Gomez clicks with Jagr, Drury will get the call, and while the trio of Drury between Avery and Shanahan will score more at even strength than they did with Matt Cullen in the middle, expect them to be more of a two-way unit. On the other hand, if Gomez ends up centering the line, he could set up a bushel of goals for Shanahan.

Third line -- What we know: Nothing, really. Which is a shame, because we coul have expected a long-term trial of the dynamic line of Cullen between Prucha and Ryan Callahan had Cullen not been traded. Now, we're not even sure these guys will man the third line. Renney may go back to a third line with a defensive mandate, with Blair Betts at center and with the wings up for grabs in training camp. He is on record as saying that he is not sure what Callahan can do over an 82-game NHL season, and he has yet to use Prucha consistently over his first two seasons. On the other hand, the wingers may remain in place with a center to be named later filling the hole in the middle -- either a free agent acquisition such as the rumored (though longshot) Mike Peca, or someone coming up from Hartford, like Brandon Dubinsky.

Fourth line -- What we know: That the most sensible configuration heading into the season is Betts centering Hossa on the left and a platoon of Ryan Hollweg and Colton Orr on the right (using Hollweg for hitting in most cases, with Orr stepping in when a nuclear deterrent is necessary). What we don't know: If Hossa will even be back -- if he gets an arbitration award higher than the Rangers can stomach given their salary cap situation, they may let him walk. But that is a worst-case scenario -- the Rangers will almost certainly keep Hossa as a fourth line insurance policy for Straka in case a hole opens up on Jagr's left wing. In fact, Hossa could end up on a third line with Betts and a right winger to be named later (maybe Callahan) if the Rangers choose to jerk Prucha around like they did last season.

Defense -- What we know: That there are too many defenseman on the roster right now. We know that Michal Rozsival and Fedor Tyutin will anchor the top two defensive pairs. Marek Malik will return as Rozsival's partner unless he is traded or waived to create cap space. Dan Girardi is a frontrunner to pair up with Tyutin but is, like Callahan, according to Renney, not a lock. Paul Mara will be back, unless he is traded, to help on the power play. Jason Strudwick will be the depth defenseman thanks to his locker room presence. What we don't know: Who the sixth defenseman will be -- Thomas Pock and Andrew Hutchison will be claimed on waivers if they're sent down, and Marc Staal is expected to compete for an NHL job. Unless Malik and/or Mara are shed, there will be at least one odd man out, and that by necessity may be Staal, whom Renney has already said will not be force-fed to the NHL.

Special Teams -- What we know: The Rangers were most successful on the power play when they split Jagr and Shanahan across two units. A first unit of Gomez, Jagr, and Prucha, with Straka dropping to the point along with Rozsival, makes the most sense, with the second line of Drury, Avery, and Shanahan up front on the second unit along with Mara on the point. What we don't know: If Renney will be able to stick with this game plan, especially if the first unit eats up too much power play time. In that case, he might be tempted to move Shanahan up to the first unit and drop Prucha down. On the penalty kill, Blair Betts will again lead the team in shorthanded ice time, Drury will get nearly as much in place of Cullen, and Shanahan, Avery, and Hossa will be used. But who will replace Jed Ortmeyer? Don't count on Gomez -- he has averaged about five seconds a game as a penalty killer over the past five seasons.

Goaltending -- What we know: Henrik Lundqvist will be a workhorse in net, Steve Valiquette will be a lightly-used back-up, and Al Montoya will spend the season in Hartford -- the Rangers will not be able to afford his NHL cap hit even if he's ready to play at that level. All this of course is barring injury and major meltdown by Lundqvist. What we don't know: If Valiquette will be enough of a back-up, especially if, as was the case early last season, Lundqvist needs a few games off to find his game again.

NY PJ1

Bathgate66 wrote:

fuck chris simon
he is not even worthy of mention in our blueshirt thread
or even the scum at the bottom of a swampy long island marsh .




back to the subject at hand :

GOOD POINT BATH

GET AN ISLANDER THREAD METS ,,keep that shit outta here

Bathgate66

NY PJ1 wrote:

GOOD POINT BATH

GET AN ISLANDER THREAD METS ,,keep that shit outta here

hey metsy didnt drag it in ( hawkshore did )
and heck we welcome any teams fans to talk hockey

but that guys a dolt and not even worth it.

colton orr will knock his block off, but woith his hands, not his stick .

Gary Carter

Bathgate66 wrote:

hey metsy didnt drag it in ( hawkshore did )
and heck we welcome any teams fans to talk hockey

but that guys a dolt and not even worth it.

colton orr will knock his block off, but woith his hands, not his stick .

thanks bath. i hope orr does take him out, simon sucks as a player

NY PJ1

every anti- ranger related thing beat it lol

NY PJ1

game 3 against atlanta is on msg