NHL 12 Dynasty Thread Part 5

[Emery]

19-20-2, 9th in West

Halfway Report; Avs Exceeding Expectations

Colorado sits 9th in West after 41 games

Peter Mueller has had a solid comeback season, with 19 goals after 41 games.​

The Colorado Avalanche sit 9th in the Western Conference after 41 games, something GM Little Jacob wasn't expecting. "It's awesome to see the boys doing great. Experts had us bottom 5 in the league, so it's nice to silence them". 3 players - center Paul Stastny, winger Peter Mueller, and goalie Semyon Varlamov - have been the key cogs in this surprising turnaround. Stastny sits 3rd in NHL scoring with 42 points at the split. Mueller has had a great comeback campaign, with 19 goals, 5th in the League. Varlamov has provided a sterling 17-15-2 record, his 17 wins being 3rd in the NHL. "Paul and Peter are the 2 straws that stir the drink" Jacob said. "Without them, we'd be in ruins. Paul is top 5 in League scoring, and Peter is having a career year after a concussion last season. It's great to see them succeed". Jacob also talked about Varlamov. "Semyon has also had tremendous success. Everyone said our goalies were a huge question mark, but obviously not anymore. Semyon is also young, so this isn't the best we'll see of him". Jacob also touched base on the other members of the team. "Our other guys like Erik Johnson have been solid" he said. "However, it would be nice to see them step up a bit more, then we will be even better". Here are some stats at the halfway mark.

Colorado Avalanche Team Leaders
After 41 Games

Goals
Peter Mueller, RW - 19 (5th in NHL)
Paul Stastny, C - 12
Matt Duchene, C - 12
Ryan O'Reilly, C - 12
David Jones, LW - 11

Assists
Paul Stastny, C - 30 (2nd in NHL)
Peter Mueller, RW - 20
Erik Johnson, D - 16
Matt Duchene, C - 15
Milan Hejduk, RW - 15

Points
Paul Stastny, C - 42 (3rd in NHL)
Peter Mueller, RW - 39
Matt Duchene, C - 27
David Jones, LW - 23
Milan Hejduk, RW - 23

Goalies
Semyon Varlamov: 17-15-2, 2.76 GAA, .905sp%, 3SO
J-S Giguere: 2-5-0, 2.80 GAA, .905sp%, 0SO

Here is an update on the stats of defenceman Mark Fistric, and Dallas Stars winger Steve Downie. Downie was traded to the Dallas Stars on December 2nd for Fistric and a 2nd round pick.

Mark Fistric, D - 16GP, 0G, 5A, 5PTS, -1
Steve Downie, RW - 12GP, 1G, 0A, 1PTS, -6
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25-24-2, 9th in West

All Star Stastny

Forward named to All-Star team​

Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny has been named to the Western Conference All Star team for the NHL's All-Star weekend, taking place January 28-29. "We are happy for Paul, and wish him well on that weekend" said GM Little Jacob. Stastny has 15 goals and 48 points through 51 games.

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31-28-5, 9th in West

Trade Deadline 2012

Snoozefest Sees Just 4 Deals Go Down; Avs Fail To Acquire Coburn

The Colorado Avalanche were rumored to be interested in Flyers defenceman Braydon Coburn.​

It's a day many people cancel work and school to watch. The trade deadline, which is the last day of wheeling and dealing for the NHL season, failed miserably to deliver this year, with just 4 deals going down. The biggest name to move was defenceman Jamie McBain. The Colorado Avalanche were rumored to be interested in Philadelphia Flyers blueliner Braydon Coburn. However, no deal went down. The Avs did make one trade, sending center Mark Olver, as well as their 2012 3rd and 6th round picks to the Chicago Blackhawks, with youngsters Nick Leddy and Brandon Pirri coming to Denver. Here is a summary of the day's events.

10 AM: No trades.

11 AM: No trades.

12 PM: Montreal Canadiens acquire defenceman Jamie McBain from the Carolina Hurricanes for defencemen Nathan Beaulieu and Yannick Weber.

New Jersey Devils acquire a 2013 2nd round pick (LA) from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenceman Matt Taormina and a 2012 2nd round pick (NJ).

Tampa Bay Lightning acquire left winger Daniel Paille and center Greg Campbell from the Boston Bruins for right winger Ryan Shannon, defenceman Mike Kostka, and a 2012 4th round pick (TB).

1 PM: Colorado Avalanche acquire defenceman Nick Leddy and center Brandon Pirri from the Chicago Blackhawks for center Mark Olver and 2012 3rd and 6th round picks (Both COL).

2 PM: No trades.

"Overall, we are happy with the day's events" Colorado GM Little Jacob said. "We added a solid young defender in Nick Leddy, who will step into our lineup right away". Here are Colorado's lines following the deadline.

Forwards
Milan Hejduk - Paul Stastny - Peter Mueller
David Jones - Matt Duchene - Gabriel Landeskog
Chuck Kobasew - Ryan O'Reilly - Jamie McGinn
Cody McLeod - Jay McClement - Kevin Porter

Defencemen
Jan Hejda - Erik Johnson
Mark Fistric - Ryan Wilson
Shane O'Brien - Nick Leddy
EX. - Ryan O'Byrne

Goalies
Semyon Varlamov
J-S Giguere
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40-34-7, 9th in West

Avs Officially Eliminated From Playoffs

With 1 game remaining, Avs no longer in playoff race​

The Colorado Avalanche were officially eliminated from a playoff berth, with a loss on Tuesday. "It sucks, to be in contention all season, then fall off at the very end" said center Paul Stastny. "But I'm so proud of the boys. We were picked to be bottom 5 in the league. Look at us now". GM Little Jacob also weighed in. "I'm so proud. This team exceeded everybody's expectations. I couldn't be happier". The Avs close out their season in Nashville, facing the Predators.

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Final Record: 40-35-7, 11th in West

2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche End Of Season Report​

The Colorado Avalanche's 2011-2012 season came to a close today, with a 6-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. The Avs finished with a 40-35-7 record, placing them 11th in the Western Conference. "I am impressed with the season" GM Little Jacob said. "It's just disappointing to come so close to the playoffs, and miss. There's always next year, and I can't wait for it to come". Here are some end of year stats.

Goals
Peter Mueller, RW - 32
Gabriel Landeskog, RW (rookie) - 28
Matt Duchene, C - 23
Paul Stastny, C - 21
Milan Hejduk, LW - 20

Assists
Paul Stastny, C - 56 (4th in NHL)
Peter Mueller, RW - 35
Matt Duchene, C - 33
Erik Johnson, D - 28
Milan Hejduk, LW - 27

Points
Paul Stastny, C - 82GP 21G 56A 77PTS
Peter Mueller, RW - 82GP 32G 35A 67PTS
Matt Duchene, C - 82GP 23G 33A 56PTS
Milan Hejduk, LW - 82GP 20G 27A 47PTS
Gabriel Landeskog, RW - 82GP 28G 15A 43PTS
David Jones, LW - 82GP 15G 23A 38PTS
Ryan O'Reilly, C - 77GP 20G 15A 35PTS
Erik Johnson, D - 70GP 3G 28A 31PTS
Jan Hejda, D - 82GP 2G 25A 27PTS
Jamie McGinn, RW - 82GP 6G 17A 23PTS

Goalies
Semyon Varlamov: 36-29-6, 2.51 GAA, .912SP%, 7SO
J-S Giguere: 4-6-1, 3.02 GAA, .895SP%, 0SO

Here is the playoff tree for each Conference.

Eastern Conference
1. Montreal Canadiens vs. 8. Washington Capitals
2. Florida Panthers vs. 7. Buffalo Sabres
3. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 6. Boston Bruins
4. Philadelphia Flyers vs. 5. Toronto Maple Leafs

Western Conference
1. San Jose Sharks vs. 8. Vancouver Canucks
2. Calgary Flames vs. 7. Detroit Red Wings
3. Chicago Blackhawks vs. 6. Phoenix Coyotes
4. Los Angeles Kings vs. 5. St. Louis Blues

Jacob Says: Panthers vs. Blackhawks Final, Hawks in 6.

Offseason Report coming later.

 

[InstantRockstar]

So, my PS3 broke and I'll be switching to my PS3. I've decided to go with the Oilers, draft day rosters.

DRAFT DAY TRADES

To Philadelphia:
Tom Gilbert

To Edmonton:
Brayden Schenn
2012 1st round pick

Reason: With the first overall pick, we are selecting Adam Larsson. This allows someone else to have Ryan Nugent Hopkins and give's us Schenn who's more upcoming right now than Nugent Hopkins and fills our need of good defenders.
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DRAFT RESULTS
1st Overall: Adam Larsson
19th Overall: Stefan Noensen
31st Overall: Sven Bartschi
61st Overall: Ty Rattie
73rd Overall: Duncan Siemens
101 Overall: Nathan Bealieu
123 Overall: Joel Armia
161 Overall: Dougie Hamilton
Last Pick: Brandon Saad
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CONTRACT RESIGNINGS/PROSPECT SIGNINGS

Jim Vandermeer: 1.85M/2 years (trade bait)
Zack Stortini: 1M/1 year
Ladislav Smid: 2.35M/3 years
Duncan Siemens: .925M/3 years (entry level contract)
Theo Peckham: 1.2M/2 years
Adam Larsson: .925/3 years (entry level contract)
Stefan Noesen: .925/3 years (entry level contract)
Joel Armia: .925/3 years (entry level contract)
Dougle Hamilton: .925/3 years (entry level contract)
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FA SIGNINGS

NONE
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PROJECTED LINE-UP'S
Hall - Schenn - Eberle
Paajarvi - Gagner - Hemsky
O'Mark - Armia - Stortini
Hartikinan - Horcoff - Jones

Hamilton - Larsson
Smid - Whitney
Peckham - Vandermeer

Dubnyk
Khabibulin
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FIRST MONTH SIM RECORD AND NOTES

OCTOBER 2010-2011

Record: 3-7-1
Conference Standing: 15th In the West

Top 5:
Goals:
Jordan Eberle - 5
Magnus Paajarvi - 3
Taylor Hall - 3
Linus Omark - 2
Gilbert Brule - 2

Assists:
Magnus Paajarvi - 6
Sam Gagner - 6
Brayden Schenn - 5
Joel Armia - 4
Randy Jones - 4

Points:
Magnus Paajarvi - 9
Jordan Eberle - 8
Sam Gagner - 7
Taylor Hall - 6
Randy Jones - 6

TRADE:
To Edmonton:
2012 1st round pick (unknown)
2012 1st round pick (unknown)
Nate Thompson

To Tampa Bay:
Alex Hemsky
Shawn Horcoff

 

[Emery]

May 31st, 2012​

The Colorado Avalanche would like to congratulate the Detroit Red Wings on their thrilling Stanley Cup win! The Red Wings met with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the third time in 5 seasons. This series was intense from the start, ending in Game 7 overtime! The Cup parade has been scheduled for June 2nd.

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June 19th, 2012​

Colorado Avalanche goaltender J-S Giguere has announced his retirement from the NHL. Giguere was the Avs' backup this past season, posting a 4-6-1 record. "We wish Jean the best in his post-hockey life" said Colorado GM Little Jacob. The NHL Entry Draft is June 23rd. Colorado holds the 21st overall pick.

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June 23rd, 2012

2012 NHL Entry Draft

Star center Paul Stastny was dealt out of Denver in a blockbuster deal.​

Today was the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held in Pittsburgh at the Consol Energy Centre, home of the Penguins. With the 1st overall pick, the Winnipeg Jets took blueliner Craig Duinick. The Colorado Avalanche held the 21st overall pick, as their original pick (11th overall) went to the Washington Capitals as part of the Semyon Varlamov trade. With the 21st pick, the Avs took winger Simon Tardif-Richard from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. With the 2nd rounder they acquired from Dallas in the Steve Downie deal, the Avalanche took center Garrett Hooey from the OHL's Sarnia Sting. With their last pick, 131st overall, the Avs selected Czech blueliner Daniel Krejci. However, the story of the draft was not the selections, but a blockbuster deal made by the Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues. Paul Stastny, arguably the Avs' best forward and leading scorer, was dealt to the Blues in a shocking deal. These are the 2 teams that made the Erik Johnson-Chris Stewart trade last season. Coming to Denver is young sniper Jaden Schwartz, and the Blues' 2013 1st round pick. "This was a hard trade to make" GM Little Jacob said. "Paul was our best forward, our star center. However, we feel Matt (Duchene) and Ryan (O'Reilly) will give us a formidable 1-2 punch up the middle for years to come". Here is a summary of the Avs' pick, and the trade.

Colorado Avalanche 2012 Draft Picks

Round 1, 21st overall: Simon Tardif-Richard, RW (66 B B B-)

Round 2, 32nd overall: Garrett Hooey, C (69 B- B- A)

Round 5, 131st overall: Daniel Krejci, D (71 C B- C)

To Avalanche
Jaden Schwartz, LW
STL 2013 1st Round Pick

To Blues
Paul Stastny, C

Free Agency/Re Signings maybe coming tomorrow.

 

[Kellogs]

The Regina Falcons faced the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2020 playoffs. Despite taking a commanding 3-1 series lead, the Falcons failed to close out the series early as the Avalanche managed to force a game 7. This time however, the Falcons' goaltending held the fort as the Falcons managed to get past the first round after three previous failures. In the second round, they faced the Los Angeles Kings. Once again, the Falcons jumped to a 3-1 series lead, and this time around they managed to dispose of the Kings in five games. In the Conference Finals, the Falcons faced the President Trophy winners, the Edmonton Oilers. All season long, the Falcons had trouble handling the Oilers, and their fortunes would not improve in the playoffs. The Oilers steamrolled the Falcons and carried their momentum towards a Stanley Cup victory.

Despite the disappointing loss, the Falcons managed to get over the hump and get past the first two rounds of the playoffs. Calder Brooks had a career season, securing the Art Ross, the Hart, and the Ted Lindsay trophies. Jonathan Toews shared the Rocket Richard trophy with Lars Eller, while also capturing the Lady Byng trophy. This will be a critical off-season for the Falcons, as their window to win a cup is rapidly closing. Next summer, the contracts for Johnathan Toews, Chris Stewart, Teuvo Teravainen, Arturri Lehkonen and Mark Stuart will expire and they will all become free agents. The Falcons' prospect pool seems to lack high impact prospects that could possibly replace all the talent that they are likely to lose.

 

[Royal Canuck]

Bringing in the Crow
Brampton Daily - Monday, June 13th, 2015

Crawford says he's ready for another shot at the NHL
After missing the playoffs for the 3rd straight season, the Brampton Knights have hired Marc Crawford as their new bench boss. Crawford is ecstatic to have another opportunity at the NHL level and says he won't dissapoint. "This is a young and quick team, I see a lot of potential in these guys" Crawford remarked, "I wouldn't be surprised if we make a playoff push in the very near future."​

 

[Royal Canuck]

Knights take towering Jensen 10th Overall
Brampton Daily - Wednesday, June 23rd, 2015

Jensen is happy to be picked by a team with so many prospects from his neck of the woods.
With the 10th overall selection in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, the Brampton Knights took 6'4 193lb Spenser Jensen of the Medicine Hat Tigers. The lanky defenseman put on a show last season in the WHL, giving the Tigers their first Memorial Cup debut in over a decade. Jensen told reporters later in the day, "I'm extremely excited to play with some of the big names around my age and some guys that I've played with and against in the past." Knights GM Tyler Bennett stated, "Jensen provides a great offensive game along with great defensive awareness and good puck movement." The Knights theen took another WHL defenseman at 28th overall, selecting Arvin Atwal from the Vancouver Giants. Atwal had a breakout season last year and really worked on his defensive game to balance out his playing style.​

 

[Royal Canuck]

Long Time Knight Weiss Traded Along with Rookie
Brampton Daily - Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

Weiss thanks fans for all the great years and the best of luck moving forward.
Knights GM Tyler Bennett continues to wheel and deal, and this time he's forced to give up a long time fan favorite. The Knights announced VIA their twitter feed earlier today that Stephen Weiss and Vincent Trocheck had been dealt to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Lee Stempniak and Calgary's 2020 1st Round pick. That 2020 pick is a toss up, because who really knows where Calgary will finish in 5 years time. "It's a gamble, but it's a gamble that we are willing to take." Bennett told media this morning. This trade does free up space for Kohl Bauml to make the roster.​

 

[Royal Canuck]

Starting Line-ups for the 2015-16 season (* Indicates Rookie):
NHL
K.Versteeg 87C (A) / J.Huberdeau 85B / P.Aberg 82B*
L.Stempniak 82C- / K.Bauml 82B* / S.Upshall 82C-
C.Glencross 82C / S.Strandberg 81B* / T.Kopecky 82C-
W.Wolski 82C / M.Santorelli 81C / E.Artyukhin 82C

L.Schenn 89C / E.Karlsson 89C (C)
D.Kulikov 88B- / E.Gudbranson 88B-
M.Sauer 83C / J.Oduya 83C- (A)

J.Markstrom 87B-
B.Holtby 82C

AHL
C.Fish 80B-* / J.Wright 81C / M.Zibanejad 80B-* (A)
B.Winchester 81C / G.Smith 76C* / M.Repik 80C
Q.Howden 75B-* / Z.Lorrentz 75B* / B.Thomas 77C (C)
E.Barlow 74C / G.Wilson 76C* / K.Barch 81C-

C.Gaunce 80C / A.Petrovic 81B-* (A)
M.Caruso 79C / C.Robak 80C*
M.Iafrate 74B-* / J.Murray 76B-*

R.Helenius 79C
B.Foster 76C

My NHL team is beginning to form, especially with Huberdeau winning the Calder Trophy last year, (23g 38a 61p +10). My Top 4 defense is easily the best in the league and my goaltending is above average.

 

[Royal Canuck]

Bennett Trades up to 1st Overall to select Wes Sutherby
Brampton Daily - Tuesday, June 23rd, 2016

Sutherby has many comparisons to Mike Richards
Knights GM Tyler Bennett sent both Kris Versteeg and Cam Gaunce to Edmonton in exchange for the 1st overall pick. With no doubt, the Knights selected from the Brampton Battalion, RW Wes Sutherby. Sutherby grew up in Markham, Ontario, just a few hours outside of Brampton, and even played for the hometown junior team in his 2 year stay with the Battalion. It was a no brainer for Bennett to select him. "He is in our mind, the best prospect since Nathan Mackinnon." A pretty bold statement by Bennett, but not many would complain. Sutherby destroyed the OHL this year, taking home almost every piece of hardware the league had. Central Scout Jim Rutherford tells us about why Sutherby is so valuable. "Not only is Sutherby a scoring dynamo, he also can play very well in his own end of the rink, plus his athleticism is unmatched in all of the CHL." Sutherby flies into Brampton from the draft in St.Louis later this week.​

 

[Royal Canuck]

Bauml Takes Home Calder At NHL Awards
Kohl Bauml Took home the Calder Memorial Trophy last night at the NHL awards. Kohl led the Brampton Knights in goals with 29 and finished with 55 points on the season. This is the second straight year in which a Brampton Knight has taken home the Calder, as Jonathon Huberdeau took the Calder last year. "It's awesome," Bauml told the media, "I'd like to thank my teammates and the rest of the Knights organization, and of course my Mom and Dad, couldn't do it without them."

 

[anatsu]

Islanders make a shock move in draft, trade Streit to Rangers

New York Islander started their draft day with a shocking move when dealing alternate captain and the best defenseman in organization to rivalry-team New York Rangers. Islanders get Rangers' 1st round draft picks in 2012 and 2013 in trade. Rangers' 2012 1st round pick is 18th overall in this draft.

Mark Streit has been traded to Rangers

"This was the hardest decision what I have ever made, absolutely. Mark is an amazing player, amazing person. It was so great to had this success with him last season, but in the end of the day, this is business. The way how example Chris Tanev and Andrew MacDonald played in playoffs this year we could move Mark. If I wouldn't be sure that we have guys to fill Mark's role, I wouldn't do this deal. Period. Now we got two 1st rounders and we didn't have our next year's anymore, so this was a good price for Mark. Rangers' offer came out nowhere. I didn't expect this", said Anatsu Southfield about trading Streit.

"Only thing what I can say to Mark is 'thank you', and even that's not enough", he ended

- MSG media

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Just so everyone know, I am in the 2012-2013 season, not the 2011-2012 season.

League Report- 25 Games​

2012-2013 Season​

League Leaders

Point Leaders

1. N.Backstrom- 39p 13g 26a
2. A. Ovechkin- 34p 16g 18a
3. A.Kopitar- 28p 13g 15a
4. M.Gaborik- 28p 10g 18a
5. A.Semin- 28p 7g 21a


Top Goaltenders-Wins

1. H.Lundqvist 17W 4L 1.71G.A.A. 4SO
2. C.Crawford 14W 6L 1OT 2.21G.A.A. 1SO
3. O.Pavelec 12W 6L 3OT 2.27G.A.A. 1SO
4. J.Hiller 11W 5L 2OT 2.74G.A.A. 1SO
5. T.Thomas 11W 7L 1OT 2.05G.A.A. 4SO


Top Rookies- Points

1. J.Huberdeau- 12p 5g 7a
2. M.Zuccarello- 11p 5g 6a
3. E.Tangradi- 11p 3g 8a
4. B.Smith- 10p 4g 6a
5. D.Runblad- 9p 3g 6a

New York Islanders- 25 Game Report​

10-13-2 22 Points
15th in Conference
25th in League​

The New York Islanders are already on a rocky road, with only 25 games being played. The Isles are 10-13-2, being 15 in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, the Isles can catch up to 8th place since all the teams are close in points. Josh Bailey is the leading scorer on the Islanders, having 24 points. (12 goals and 12 assists) Kyle Okposo is also the leading point producer, having 24 points. (9 goals and 15 assists) "I know we can do better. We have a good enough team right now that we could be in the playoffs. If we can't pull it together, expect some major changes very soon," says the Isles GM. The Islanders goalies have a part to be blamed, as Rick Dipietro has a 89.6sv% and has a 3.17G.A.A. "I've let my team down, and they know it," says Dipietro." I know I can perform better". With Frans Nielsen out 2-4 weeks, Josh Bailey has a very heavy load with being the #1 center. The Islanders are falling behind in the playoff race, because of a 5 game losing streak. They play the Winnipeg Jets next who are in 12th place in the Eastern conference.

Top 5 Players- Points

1. J.Bailey 24p 12g 12a
2. K.Okposo 24p 9g 15a
3. M.Moulson 22p 5g 17a
4. P.Parenteau 14p 6g 8a
5. A.MacDonald 13p 5g 8a

Goaltender Stats

Al Montoya 1W 5L 3.17G.A.A. 0SO 89.1sv%
Rick Dipietro 9W 8L 2OT 3.02G.A.A. 1SO 89.6sv%

New York Islanders Line​

Moulson-Bailey-Okposo
Martin-Cizikas-Parenteau
Ullstrom-Reasoner-Lisin
Pandolfo-Colliton-Rakhshani


Streit-MacDonald
Staios-Eaton
Ness-Wishart


Montoya
Dipietro​

Injuries: Frans Nielsen- Out 2-4 Weeks

My next post will be the halfway mark and the trade deadline.

 

[anatsu]

NHL Draft 2012

After trade with the Rangers, Islanders had 7 picks when this year's draft started, including two in the first round.

There are Islanders selections with comments from their GM Anatsu Southfield:

With 18th overall pick, Islanders picked defenseman Alex Gudbranson from Kingston, OHL. "After trading leading defender, our main goal is to improve our defense in this draft, of course. Alex is the main piece of our future in blue line", said Southfield about his first pick.

Islanders next pick was 27th overall (orig. SJ's). With that pick they drafted right winger Martin Frk from Halifax, QMJHL. "We had a little lack of prospective right wingers in our system. Now we got one good one. Frk has hands and speed and he is dangerous with the puck. Much of Michael Grabner in him."

Next Islanders pick was 40th overall in second round, originally Boston's pick. With that pick Islanders selected Marcus McIvor, defenseman from Brampton, OHL. "Marcus was the best player in top prospects game, I think. He is big defenseman, who has good foot. Really exciting player."

After second round Islanders made a deal, once again. Now they traded goalie Rick DiPietro to New Jersey for 3rd round pick in this year's draft. DiPietro lost starting goalie position to Al Montya during this year's playoffs. New Jersey was interested in him after their both goalies from last season decided to retire.

That pick was 81st overall pick. With that pick Islanders selected left winger Pontus Aberg from Djurgårdens IF, Elitserien. "Pontus is skilled forward from Sweden. He has great vision and hands. Will be interesting to watch and see closely how he will develop."

In the fourth round Islanders had one pick, 114th overall (orig. BUF's pick). They selected a Swedish, once again. This time a goalie Johan Sundstrom from Frölunda, Elitserien. "I think that after trading DiPietro away, we needed to draft some goalie. Now we drafted Johan."

Islanders had the last pick of 5th round. With 150th overall pick they drafted right winger Joel Wigle from Niagra, OHL. "We were high on him. He has a great legs in that big body. Only 18-years old so he will develop better as he get more age."

In sixth round, Islanders selected center Justin Kea, from Saginaw, OHL with 180th overall pick. "Kea is a fighter, powerhouse, passioned guy. I love this kid. He has a heart to play this game."

As the last pick of whole draft Islanders selected a goalie Malcom Subban from Bellevile, OHL. "When you are selecting more than one goalie in the draft, I think you have a better chances to get one elite one. We got two great potential having goalie today. I'm happy with that."

To recap the day, Islanders selected four forwards, two defenseman and two goalies. "I'm satisfied with our day. We got players who we have been scouting in this year and that's the main point of whole thing. Espcially happy I'm with fact that we got two great, big defensemen in this draft", said Southfield to last words of the day.

At the draft was maiden one other trade too. There Chicago traded Shawn Lalonde to Pittsburgh for 3rd round pick in 2013.

- MSG media

 

[RoyBoyCoy]

MISSISSAUGA MAVERICKS
2014 Off-season

Ain’t Broke; Don’t Fix It
Only Minor Tinkering From Brisebois In Off-season
The Mississauga News - Friday, September 19, 2014

American giant Jarred Tinordi seems poised to claim spot on Mavericks blue-line​

Content with the team that brought his team to the Eastern Conference Finals, Mavericks GM opted for only minor tinkering in the 2015 off-season. There were, however, a handful of noteworthy departure to free agency. Jordan Leopold was not re-signed by the Mavericks, who opted to sign younger blueliner Andrew MacDonald who put up 35 points last season for the New York Islanders. 4th liners Lennart Petrell, Ryan Jones and Derek Dorsett all left to pursue opportunities elsewhere, but Mississauga's new fourth line of Peter Regin, Jared Staal and new comer Ben Eager should be a very dependable 4th line. The Mavericks also did not resign Alex Burrows in hopes that 4th Overall pick Artturi Lehkonen can use his complete game to fill that third line role. After an offer sheet to wild card big man Kyle Beach failed, the Mavericks struck a deal with the Coyotes, acquiring James Wright. Wright is a versatile player, standing at 6'4" and being able to play centre, wing, and even played a little defense earlier in his career. Despite a decent showing of 10 points in 28 games, the Coyotes never kept Wright in the NHL for an extended period of time, and coach Kirk Muller hopes Wright's strength and speed can make him a mainstay. The 2014-15 also marks "Yakupov: Take 2" as the 1st overall pick in 2012 couldn't stick around with the big club last year, but hopes to perform more like a top young player this time around.

Not re-signed
C Riley Nash
LW Alex Burrows
LW Lennart Petrell
LW John McCarthy
LW Hunter Tremblay
LW Justin Shugg
RW Ryan Jones
RW Derek Dorsett
RW Chris Didomenico
RW Ray Sawada
D Jordan Leopold
D Chay Genoway
D Simon Gysbers
D TJ Brennan
G Michael Leighton


Re-signed:
C Lars Eller 85B-; 2yrs/3.800M
C Zach Boychuk 84B-; 2yrs/2.630M
D Rasmus Rissanen 83B-; 3yrs/1.400M
D Dmitry Orlov 82C; 1yr/1.220M
C Alexander Avtsin 81B-; 1yr/1.275M
D Justin Faulk 79C; 1yr/0.775M
RW Rhett Rakhshani 78C; 1yr/1.000M
C Chris Vandevelde 76C; 1yr/0.965M/2-way


Entry Level Contracts
LW Artturi Lehkonen76B- (2013 4th Overall; via Trade ANA)
D Nikolas Brouillard 75B- (2013 75th Overall; via Trade ANA)
D Jeff Corbett 74B- (2013 170th Overall)

Free Agency
D Andrew MacDonald 81C; 1yr/2.550M
F James Wright 80C; 1yr/1.690M RFA Phoenix (Compensation: 3rd Round)
LW Ben Eager 80C-; 1yr/0.950M
RW Ben Smith 78C; 1yr/0.800M
D Richard Petiot 75C-; 1yr/1.115M/2-way
D Sasha Pokulok 75C-; 1yr/1.115M/2-way
G Igor Bobkov 74B-; 2yrs/0.800M/2-way
C Louis-Marc Aubry 74C; 1yr/0.575M/2-way
LW Philip De Simone 74C-; 1yr/0.575M/2-way
LW Chaz Johnson 74C; 1yr/0.850M/2-way


Trades
MAVERICKS Receive
C James Wright 80C
COYOTES Receive
D Oskars Bartulis 79C
MIS 3rd Round Pick 2015

MISSISSAUGA MAVERICKS
Brenden Morrow / Lars Eller / Jeff Skinner (C)
Nail Yakupov / Zach Boychuk / Justin Williams (A)
Artturi Lehkonen/Alexander Avtsin / James Wright
Ben Eager / Peter Regin / Jared Staal
x. Rhett Rakhshani, Chris Vandevelde


Jamie McBain / Marc Staal (A)
Dmitry Orlov / Andrew MacDonald
Rasmus Rissanen / Jarred Tinordi
x. Justin Faulk


Cam Ward
Viktor Kokman


CHARLOTTE CHECKERS
Teuvo Teravainen (A) / Vladimir Namestnikov / Connor Brown
Alex Galchenyuk / Victor Rask / Ben Smith
Patrik Urban / Brett Benson (A) / Tyrell Goulbourne
Philip De Simone / Louis-Marc Aubry/ Chaz Johnson

Ryan Murphy / Jamie Oleksiak (C)
Keegan Lowe / Jeff Corbett
Sasha Pokulok / Richard Petiot

Gabriel Girard
Igor Bobkov
​

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Looks like you have a pretty good team right now, RoyBoyBoy. Keep the updated coming!

Also, great read Anatsu! I think you you made a great selection with Aberg. Looks like you might have a steal.

 

[anatsu]

Also, great read Anatsu! I think you you made a great selection with Aberg. Looks like you might have a steal.

Yeah, thanks! Not sure about that.. Aberg is 72 with C,B-,B- potential. Likely 75-78 range player. Maybe third liner some day.

McIvor was the best pick, I think. 68 with B,B,B potential. I liked him very much when playing that top prospects game.

Now I have a good depth in defense, even after trading Streit.

Barker 83 - Hamonic 83
Murray 84 - Tanev 77
MacDonald 81 - Jurcina 81
Eaton 79

Maybe defenders in the NHL.

Then in system: Wishart (76; B,B-,B) and of course Gudbranson (70; B,B-,B) and McIvor.

 

[InstantRockstar]

EDMONTON OILERS

SECOND MONTH OF SIM + NOTES

NOVEMBER 2011

Record: 7-17-1
Conference Standings: 15th in Western (15 points)

Top 5:
Goals:
Hall - 8
Eberle - 7
Omark - 5
Jones - 5
Paajarvi - 5

Assists:
Paajarvi - 12
B.Schenn - 9
Armia - 8
Gagner - 8
Jones - 8

Points:
Paajarvi - 17
Jones - 13
Hall - 12
Armia - 11
Eberle - 11

GM NOTES: We've done good, could of done better. The team has developed, but there are rumours that star defender Ryan Whitney could be leaving Edmonton soon, along with goalies Devan Dubnyk and Nikolai Khabibulin.
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THIRD MONTH OF SIM + NOTES

DECEMBER 2011

Record: 11-24-2
Conference Standings: 15th in West (24 points)

TOP 5:
Goals:
Eberle - 10
Hall - 10
Paajarvi - 10
Jones - 9
Hartikainen - 7

Assists:
Paajarvi - 19
Gagner - 14
Smid - 13
Armia - 12
Jones - 12

Points:
Paajarvi - 29
Hall - 22
Jones - 21
Gagner - 19
Eberle - 19

GM NOTES: Edmonton has received a ton of offers on Paajarvi and Whitney as of late. Paajarvi has been put untouchable so he will not be moving after his stellar performance. There is no telling the value of Whitney, but it seems to be fairly high due to the offers we've been receiving. More to come.
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FOURTH MONTH OF SIM + NOTES

JANUARY 2012

Record: 15-33-2
Conference Standings: 15th in East (32 points)

Top 5:
Goals:
Backes - 16
Eberle - 16
Hall - 15
Jones - 15
Paajarvi - 15

Assists:
Backes - 26
Paajarvi - 23
Jones - 19
Smid - 18
Schenn - 18

Points:
Backes - 42
Paajarvi - 38
Jones - 34
Hall - 32
Eberle - 30

Trades:

To St. Louis:
Ryan Whitney

To Edmonton:
David Backes
Cam Janssen

Reason: This trade was made because of our amazing defender spects that I wanted to play in the NHL now to develop. With Larsson and D.Hamilton on the top pairing, along with some other studs on second pair, we had Whitney on the third line pairing with no PP or PK time. With Backes, he instantly helps us in the push forward to hopefully making a playoff push in a season or two.

NEW LINES:
Hall - Gagner - Backes
Paajarvi - Schenn - Eberle
Omark - Armia - Jones
Hartikainen - Brule - Stortini

Hamilton - Larsson
Smid - Peckham
Teubert - Vandermeer

Dubnyk
Khabibulin

 

[InstantRockstar]

EDMONTON OILERS

FIFTH MONTH OF SIM + NOTES

FEBRUARY 2012

Record: 19-41-3
Conference Standings: 15th in West (41 points)

TOP 5:
Goals:
Paajrvi - 22
Hall - 21
Eberle - 20
Backes -20
Jones - 17

Assists:
Backes - 34
Pajaarvi - 29
Hall - 26
Schenn - 25
Smid - 23

Points:
Backes - 54
Pajaarvi - 51
Hall - 47
Jones - 38
Schenn - 37

TRADE DEADLINE DEALS BY ALL TEAMS:

Chicago Gets:
Nikita Nikitin
T.J Hensick

St. Louis Gets:
Tim Jackman
Byron Bitz
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Carolina Gets:
Bryan Little
Angelo Espisito

Winnipeg Gets:
Tim Gleason
Chad LaRose
Bryan Allen
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Minnesota Gets:
Sami Salo

Anaheim Gets:
2012 2nd round pick
Fernando Pisani

GM Notes: Nothing came up of interest at the trade deadline, so we’re hoping that draft day we can land a third first round pick. We have some guys that need to move as they will be taking up too much space on the roster or they will cost us too much. Hopefully our resignings go well after this season.
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SIXTH MONTH OF SIM + NOTES

MARCH 2012

Record: 24-51-3
Conference Standings: 15th in West (51 points)

TOP 5:
Goals:
Hall - 28
Pajaarvi - 27
Backes - 26
Eberle - 25
Jones - 19

Assists:
Backes - 38
Schenn - 37
Pajaarvi - 35
Hall - 31
Gagner - 29

Points:
Backes - 64
Pajaarvi - 62
Hall - 59
Eberle - 54
Schenn - 52

GM Notes: Not the greatest sim but we are a young team, nothing to expect. Coming into the last month of sim before everything in the off-season comes down. Obviously not making it to the playoffs, just hoping to close the year with a big bang.
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SIXTH MONTH OF SIM + NOTES

APRIL 2012

Record: 25-54-3
Conference Standings: 15th in West (53 points)

TOP 5:
Goals:
Hall - 28
Eberle - 28
Backes - 28
Pajaarvi - 27
Jones - 20

Assists:
Schenn - 39
Backes - 38
Pajaarvi - 36
Gagner - 32
Hall - 32

Points:
Backes - 66
Pajaarvi - 63
Hall - 60
Eberle - 57
Schenn - 54

GM Notes: Amazing time here guys, perfect season for a rebuilding team, will try to add some better guys next season and get rid of the useless one’s. Here are the Awards:

AWARDS:
Stanley Cup - Montreal Canadiens (…what?)
Calder Cup - Manchester Monarchs (LA Kings AHL affiliate)
President Trophy - San Jose Sharks
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl - Columbus Blue Jackets
Prince of Wales - Montreal Canadiens
Art Ross - Martin St. Louis
Hart Memorial - Martin St. Louis
James Norris Memorial - Jay Bouwmeester
Lady Byng - Martin St.Louis
Calder Memorial - Brayden Schenn (woo)
Conn Smythe - Brian Gionta (well deserved)
Vezina - Antti Niemi
Williams M. Jennings - Antti Niemi
Bill Masterson - Dougie Hamilton (big shock here lol)
Frank J. Selke - Pavel Datsyuk (he like owns this award)
Ted Lindsay - Alexander Ovechkin
Maurice Richard - Alexander Ovechkin
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OFF SEASON OF SIM + NOTES

June 2012

Record: 0-0-0
Conference Standings: Not Available

TOP 5:
Goals:
Not Available

Assists:
Not Available

Points:
Not Available

DRAFT DAY DEALS AND PICKS/RETIREE‘S:

Nikolai Khabibuil officially retires

1st Overall: Martin Frk
25th overall: Griffin Reinhart (would have taken Yakupov, but in this game he’s 5’2 lol)
31st Overall: Alex Galchenyuk
71st Overall: Matt Finn
97th Overall: Chris Tierney
101th Overall: Seth Griffith

GM Notes: Was a good draft day, nothing special but we did pick up some good spects.

RESIGNING PERIOD:

Randy Jones - 4 years/2.175M
Zack Stortini - 2 years/1.755M
Linus Omark - 3 years/2M
Sam Gagner - 5 years/2.99M
Ty Rattie - 3 years/.925M (ELC)
Sven Bartschi - 3 years/.925M (ELC)
Martin Frk - 3 years/.925M (ELC)
Seth Griffith - 3 years/.925M (ELC)

FREE AGENCY PERIOD:
Jonathan Bernier (1st round pick next season)

LINE UPS:
Hall - Gagner - Backes
Pajaarvi - Schenn - Eberle
Omark - Armia - Bartschi
Stortini - Brule - Frk

Larsson - Hamilton
Smid - Peckham
Teubert - Vandermeer

 

[anatsu]

Islanders make new contracts, let Staios and Mara to FA market

New York Islanders have make new contracts with several of it's roster players.

Re-signed players were:

Matt Martin 2 years/.705M
Ty Wishart 2 years/.595M/two-way
Ben Smith 1 year/.545M/two-way
Milan Jurcina 3 years/1.035M
Al Montoya 3 years/1.735M
Josh Harding 1 year/1.920M
Mark Katic 1 year/.595M/two-way
Mark Eaton 1 year/1.545M
Rhett Rakhshani 1 year/.545M/two-way
Michael Haley 2 years/1.095M/two-way
Ruslan Fedotenko 2 years/1.400M
Justin DiBenedetto 1 year/.740M/two-way
Taylor Ellington 1 year/.655M/two-way

Islanders made entry-level contracts with:

Brenden Kichton 3 years/.815M/two-way
John Persson 3 years/.815M/two-way
(center) Johan Sundstrom 3 years/.845M/two-way
Mikko Koskinen 3 years/.870M/two-way

QO offers were made to:

Cam Barker
Sean Backman
Yanick Riendau

To Free Agent Islanders released:

Trevor Gillies
Steve Staios
Paul Mara
Dylan Reese
Jeremy Collinton
Trevor Frischmon
Tony Romano
Tomas Marcinko
Tyler McNeely

"That was nice re-signing period for us. We have now 35 players signed, which may sound pretty low, but I have a full confident to get some players from free agent market and we still will negotiate with Cam Barker and we hopefully get some deal from there. We are in good position although", said Isles GM Southfield.

"We want to thank all players who leave our organization now. Espcially Trevor and Steve who made tremendous job in our NHL-club last year. We couldn't reach contract which we wanted with those players."

- MSG media

 

[anatsu]

Islanders re-sign Barker, rumored to go after Konopka

Islanders have renewed defenseman Cam Barker's contract. Barker's new contract is 4 years, 2.940M per year.

"Cam was the one reason why could deal Mark Streit earlier this off-season. Cam has all tools to become one of the best offensive defenseman in game. With four year deal we get chance to watch him develop to elite player", said GM Southfield

New York Islanders are expected to go hard after center Zenon Konopka as free agent market opens. Konopka has history with the organization from last years. Konopka is hard-nosed center who has special gift to win face-offs.

- MSG media

 

[anatsu]

Islanders sign Konopka and couple AHL-players, makes offer sheet for Dorsett

New York Islanders have signed Zenon Konopka for three year, 1.110M per year making deal. Islanders also signed right wingers Harrison Zolnierczyk and Andreas Thuresson for one-year, two-way deals.

"We are happy that Zenon accepted our offer. He is perfect guy to play the way we play. I like him very much indeed", said GM Southfield.

"We have also made a offer sheet for Derek Dorsett. Offer sheet is two years, 1M per year deal. Dorsett will sign with us if Columbus don't match that offer."

Edit: Columbus matches Islanders' offer, so Dorsett will remain as Blue Jackets player. We have told that there are no more signings coming any soon.

- MSG media

 

[anatsu]

Islanders sign their first round selection Gudbransson to ELC

New York Islanders have made an entry-level contract with their 18th overall selection in this year's draft Alex Gudbransson.

Deal was three year, two-way, worth of .790M dollars per year.

"I think Alex was one of the bests defenseman available to be drafted. We want him to be in our camp September, so we made the deal. He will more than sure play in the OHL next season. He is only 17 years old, turning 18 soon, so he isn't mature enough for NHL-level and he can't play in the AHL", said GM Southfield.

After signing Gudbranson, Islanders have 42 players signed for next season. That includes 23 forwards, 14 defensemen and 5 goalies.

- MSG media

 

[anatsu]

Islanders make minor deal with Hurricanes

New York Islanders have maiden a minor deal with the Carolina Hurricanes. Islanders send right winger Yannick Riendau to Carolina for center Zac Dalpe. Both players' contract will expire after the season.

- MSG Media

 

[anatsu]

Islanders sign Parros, Southfield doesn't expecting any more moves

New York Islanders have maiden a contract with free agent George Parros. Parros' contract is one year worth of 1.225M dollars.

"George is hard-nosed, tough guy, who fights for his team. We kind of missed that kind of guy when Gillies left organization this summer. George is also very wise guy off-the-ice and with young team, that's good thing. I'm happy that we reached agreement with him", said Southfield.

"I'm not expecting any more moves before camp. At least not free agent signings. We signed Parros and Konopka, guys who we were after. So that was a good summer for us."

Islanders' camp will be held two weeks before season start, mid September.

- MSG Media

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

New York Islanders

15th Place (East)​

2012-2013 NHL Trade Deadline​

Islanders Busy on Deadline​

Islanders add Zach Hamill to their roster on Trade Deadline Day​

The New York Islanders were very busy on the trade deadline, making four different trades. Zach Hamill was traded to the Islanders from the Boston Bruins in return for young goaltender, Anders Nilsson. Hamill has played only 22 games with the Bruins this year, putting up 7 points. Answers Nilsson, has not played any NHL games, but is an elite AHL goaltender. The next deal the Isles GM made was adding Michael Ryder to the lineup, along with a 2013 4th round in 2013. To the Dallas Stars went a pair of draft picks, a 2013 2nd rounder and a 2013 6th round. Still, the Islanders GM was not finished. He then added a draft pick to his list. Coming to the Islanders was the Columbus Blue Jackets 2013 1st round draft pick. Heading to the Jackets was defenseman Andrew MacDonald. This was a busy day for the Islanders, adding depth, size, prospects, and experience to the Isles lineup.


Islanders Trade:
Andrew MacDonald
Blue Jackets Trade:
2013 1st Round

Reason: This helps the Islanders with their rebuilding process. THis helps the Blue Jackets with their playoff run, as they are right in 8th place.

Islanders Trade:
2013 2nd Round
2013 6th Round
Stars Trade:
Michael Ryder
2013 4th Round

Reason: Much needed salary to the Islanders organization. Helps the Stars as they are in 15th place in the Western Conference.

Islanders Trade:
Anders Nilsson
Bruins Trade:
Zach Hamill

Reason: This will help the Bruins farm team. Also, when Thomas Retires, he will become their backup. Islanders get a young 3rd/4th line center.

New York Islanders Lines
Moulson-Nielsen-Ryder
Cizikas-Bailey-Okposo
Ullstrom-Reasoner-Parenteau
Pandolfo-Hamill-Martin

Streit-Eaton
Wishart-Reese
Jurcina-Ness

Dipietro
Montoya​

End of season report coming up soon!