Rich Peverley was a member of the Milwaukee Admirals from 2005-08.
A very scary scene took place tonight in the NHL. Former-Admiral and current member of the Dallas Stars Rich Peverley collapsed on the player bench during tonight’s game between the Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets. He was rushed down the player tunnel, needed defibrillation, regained consciousness, and was taken immediately to a local hospital.
You can view the incident as it happen via Deadspin. You can tell how quickly the Stars bench acted – not only to seek treatment for Peverley but to get the game stopped. In just a matter of seconds they had him moved down the tunnel to receive emergency medical treatment. For all we know – it is the fast acting of the people on that bench, seeing him and then moving him, that could have saved his life.
The game was delayed and then postponed. Clearly, after having witnessed what they did – especially for the teammates of Peverley on the Stars, that was the correct move to be made on the part of the NHL. In no way should the game have been ressumed for two and a half more periods of play with something such as that looming over it.
Peverley was a member of the Milwaukee Admirals from 2005-08. He has played with four different NHL franchises: Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, and the Dallas Stars. Perhaps his best run came as a member of the 2010-11 Stanley Cup winning Bruins team.
It’s been well documented that Peverley has had a history of cardiac issues. He had missed the entire pre-season and opening game of the season due to an irregular heartbeat. That same issue crept up again last week and prevented him from playing in Columbus. Having felt strange following the game the night prior to that – he was unable to fly with the team. He had played in two games prior to tonight’s game – picking up three assists in the process.
Details are only just beginning to come out from tonight’s shocking incident in Dallas. Here are some quotes via Mike Heika of the Dallas News:
“As soon as he came off the ice, he collapsed,” Ruff said. “I instantly stood on the bench and started screaming up in the crowd for a doctor… I was just screaming to let the doctors know we needed somebody ASAP and they were there ASAP. I can tell you firsthand, it was an absolute marvel what they went through.”
“He was brought back to the hallway for treatment, where we treated him for a cardiac event, successfully treated with standard therapy,” said Dr. Gil Salazar of UT Southwestern, one of the doctors who treated Peverley. “As soon as we treated him, he regained consciousness. He was alert and awake talking to us after the event and quickly transported to the hospital. At this point, I was able to talk to him in the back of the ambulance and he was able to tell me where he was and he actually wanted to get back in the game.”
“We provided oxygen for him. We started an IV. We did chest compressions on him and defibrillated him, provided some electricity to bring a rhythm back to his heart, and that was successful with one attempt, which is very reassuring,” Salazar said.
“We have a specialized team that’s implemented that trains pre-season with the training staff who did a fantastic job today, and that team is made up of internal medicine doctors, orthopedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, trauma doctors, airway specialists, they’re all here to respond to incidents like this along with the Dallas Fire and Rescue paramedic staff,” Robertson said. “We train for episodes like this with the hopes that they never arise, but our ability to act today quickly for Rich is a testament to the training staff and the team approach to how we prepare for these events.”
“I had a discussion with the players first. I addressed (them), just saying a prayer for Rich and thanking God that he was OK and told them that the first thing he asked me was how much time left in the first period?” Ruff said. “That’s a typical athlete, but there’s not one guy in that room that wants to play hockey right now and I’m not there to persuade them to play. I don’t want to coach a team right now.”
I’m hoping and praying the very best for Rich Peverley, his family, and the entire Dallas Stars organization. Thanks to the fast actions of some outstanding individuals – I believe the biggest bullet in Peverley’s life may well have been successfully dodged tonight in Dallas.
In his first professional season of hockey – Colton Sissons leads the Milwaukee Admirals in points and goals. (Photo Credit: Scott Paulus)
The Milwaukee Admirals leading scorer, Colton Sissons, has been recalled by the Nashville Predators this morning and is expected to take part in tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators.
This is Sissons third recall of the season with the Predators. He has played in 4 games, tallied an assist in his first-career NHL game, has 2 penalty minutes, and a plus/minus of +2. With the Admirals this season he leads the team in points (41) and goals scored (24).
Today’s call up for Sissons also comes during an outstanding run for him and the Admirals. In the recent 4-game winning streak – he has scored 7 points (5 goals, 2 assists) – including 4 goals in the last two games against the Rockford IceHogs. Here’s hoping that translates into his first career NHL goal tonight!
I don’t know about you guys but sometimes I forget that Colton Sissons is a 20-year old in his first professional season of hockey. I also can’t help but wonder if we should expect more of this from the Predators season continues. I have to imagine they would like to give some guys looks up top – if even for a game or two.
How long do you think this recall will last for Sissons? If he is unavailable for Wednesday’s game against the Iowa Wild – who fills his spot? Would the Admirals need to recall someone from Cincinnati following some recent injury blows from the Rockford clashes?
Francis Wathier adds veteran experience and added muscle to an Admirals roster with their sights set on playoff hockey. (Photo Credit: Texas Stars Facebook)
Yesterday the Admirals essentially traded players via loan deals with the Texas Stars. Admirals pick up Francis Wathier – who remains under contract to the Stars. And the Stars pick up Kevin Henderson – who remains under contract to the Admirals. Both will remain with their new teams until the end of the season.
There were some quotes gathered up on Wrong Side of the Red Line by Wathier following the trade. This is what he said after the announcement of the loan deal.
“I just got the news this morning that they made the move. I was never informed or close to anything like that before (today) … I talked to the coach and GM (in Milwaukee) today and I’ll be on the first flight tonight, I’m excited. It’s a chance to reinvigorate my career and Dallas wasn’t going to be that chance.” Francis Wathier
“It was never an easy decision for any of the parties. There are a lot of good players who are vets. A breath of fresh air will be good and they don’t have a vet issue (in Milwaukee.)” Francis Wathier
By all accounts that I’ve read, the Admirals are gaining a very well respected player that has solid leadership qualities. Someone made comment with this move that it is comparable to last season’s pick up of Brad Winchester – and that’s really not a bad comparison.
I felt last season’s turning point came in three forms (1) the signing of Brad Winchester (2) re-acquiring Scott Ford from the Peoria Rivermen (3) Magnus Hellberg getting on a serious roll. These last few weeks saw the Admirals run into the ground, hit rock bottom, see Pekka Rinne turn up, Calle Jarnkrok gets added, 25 goals in a 4-game winning streak, and now a veteran looking for a breath of fresh air. This could be just another brilliant addition to the Admirals – and at the time where they can use it most: playoff push. There is a lot to be happy about from these recent games. With Jarnkrok and Wathier getting comfortable in the Admirals system things could only get better when games get more and more crucial.
To boot, if you reflect on these last two games against the Rockford IceHogs, I think Wathier will fit right into this team. Why?
Any guy who has the guts to fight Scott Ford twice – I want him on my team.
What do you think of this addition for the Admirals? Did they need some additional muscle and grit?
After three-seasons with the Milwaukee Admirals – Kevin Henderson is headed to the Texas Stars. (Photo Credit: Scott Paulus)
The Milwaukee Admirals and Texas Stars decided to flip loan deals today. The Admirals will be sending Kevin Henderson to the Stars – and the Stars will be sending Francis Wathier to the Admirals.
It has been a rough season for Henderson. He started the campaign off nursing an injury and has never really been able to recapture last season’s success that saw him earn his first career NHL recall and goal. Last season he played 67 games, scored 29 points (17 goals, 12 assists), 24 penalty minutes, and a plus/minus of +13. This season he has played in 50 games, produced 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists), recorded 14 penalty minutes, and has a plus/minus of -3. In total with the Admirals he has played 147 games, picked up 54 points (28 goals, 26 assists), 50 penalty minutes, and a plus/minus of +11.
The new addition to the Admirals, Francis Wathier, has spent his entire professional career in the Stars organization. He has played in 10 games with the Dallas Stars – never recording more than 5 penalty minutes in his time up in the NHL. The 29-year old from Ontario has played in 492 career games in the AHL. During his time in this league he has amassed 185 points (87 goals, 98 assists), 639 penalty minutes, and a plus/minus of -17.
I strongly encourage fans to wish Kevin “Hendo” Henderson the very best via Twitter.
UPDATE:
I would like to thank the @mkeadmirals for all the support and memories over my three seasons! Amazing town and fans #StayPesky
Colton Sissons has been outstanding in his first professional hockey season – but can he make you a Belieber? (Photo Credit: Scott Paulus)
Welp, it is an off day and it is Sunday fun day – especially following the past two games where the Milwaukee Admirals put up 14 goals on the Rockford IceHogs. Rather than focus on more f the brawling and hits associated with the two games – let’s have some fun.
Earlier this season I received a “Player Bios” media kit that was complete with player questionnaires. I’ve neglected to really go back to it and highlight some of the gems associated with it – but I will today. Not all players on the team answered the questionnaires but enough of them filled in a question that I always find fun to ask…
And those were the guys who provided answers for that question. Any players who have musical tastes similar to you? What song would you listen to before a game? …oh, right. Fair is fair.
“How To Make A Debut,” by Calle Jarnkrok. (Photo Credit: Scott Paulus)
The Admirals won 8-3 over the Rockford IceHogs last night. The Ads offense has now scored 19 goals in their last 3 games. Not too shabby, eh?
In Calle Jarnkrok‘s Milwaukee Admiral debut he managed to score 2 goals in two-different special teams scenarios: penalty kill and power-play. If you were to ask me how I assessed his game – I would say he played the game safe last night.
Jarnkrok had only practiced with the team in the morning, participated in the pre-game skate, and took to the ice in the first line change for the Ads in last night’s game. He could have been overwhelmed and played poorly – and I don’t think anyone would blame him considering the circumstances. But, he didn’t look overwhelmed. Instead he played to his strengths and slowly eased himself into the game – best showcased by his aggressive pounce on Jeremy Morin, while operating on the penalty kill, leading to his shorthanded goal.
There is a lot to like from Jarnkrok. I could have said as much prior to this game. He only makes this team stronger and I really like the dynamic of him and Filip Forsberg moving forward. There might not have been a lot of link-up play between them last night but I anticipate that being a combo that really works well. I think that will also be something Nashville takes stock of, too.
I felt the best player on the ice in the Admirals 8-3 win was Colton Sissons. These last few games, particularly last night, he appears to have found an extra gear. I wonder how much of last night’s introduction of Jarnkrok helped push Sissons game to another level. There is always to the chance to get jarred by another player of similar qualities, or the same position in that regard, possibly taking their place on the totem pole. This is where you get the fight or flight response from a player. You either step up your game or fly on out of town. Internal competition always leads to good things in my book. With guys like Sissons and Jarnkrok around – I think the two will benefit highly from one another as this season continues.
Now, let’s get to the ugly fat elephant in the room from last night’s game: the hits and subsequent injuries to Patrick Cehlin and Simon Moser.
The hit on Cehlin was not released to YouTube or anything like that. If the highlight was cut, like it was for the jumbotron’s replay, I expect the AHL office to be reviewing that before tonight’s rematch. For those that missed the game, missed the hit, and missed the replay – this is what I saw.
Cehlin was on the puck skating up from the right wing faceoff circle towards the blueline. He was attempting to pass the puck off but fumbled it while pulling the trigger. He did get the pass out before impact – but only just. The whole way through the play – from being on the puck, to fumbling it, to passing it – Brad Mills targeted him. He had him lined up, saw Cehlin’s head was down, and still decided to go in for the hit. Even worse – where he aimed his hit. If Mills followed through with his check to the body we would be here discussing how much worse it could have been. If it were a check through the body – it may have been well and truly been a clean hit on the part of Mills and, perhaps, Cehlin only gets the wind knocked out of him. To boot, perhaps Mills only fights Mike Liambas once – if at all. Instead, Mills decided to measure in and deliver his check square to the side of Cehlin’s head with an elbow and laid him out.
Just as equally disturbing as the hit was the lack of a penalty on the hit by the officials. Whenever you see line brawl situations such as last night there is typically a good reason why the two teams want to engage in the first place – but there is also the opportunity for the officials to temper things before they reach that level. That entire third period was a wash as far as officiating goes. They either lost control of the game or didn’t even attempt to control it. And it led to the following.
Moser’s hit is available to see on YouTube thanks to it triggering last night’s line brawl between the Admirals and IceHogs. While the hit itself may not have had the viscous intent as Mills’ against Cehlin – it is still a blindside hit that targets a player in a vulnerable position. Think of it this way: you don’t get players like Charles-Olivier Roussel and Austin Watson to toss their gloves and come after you unless you did something profoundly wrong.
After the game I saw Moser in the locker room in a sling. Take that knowledge. Combine it with the video highlight. I’m guessing that’s a collarbone injury (guess – not fact – guess). If that guess is accurate – we’re talking about a two month injury.
Did Bobby Shea intend to injure Moser with that hit? I don’t think so. But what I do know is that he clearly was setting his sights on an open ice hit in the neutral zone. I think he got so caught up in attempting to make a big play, something that the IceHogs desperately lacked last night, that he didn’t take into account how or where the hit was going to land. He hit him blindside. He hit him high. That’ll add enough fuel on the fire to get an entire Admirals team to jump you… even Mark Van Guilder, of all people, went after him.
While I feel both Mills and Shea should have been ejected for their own good last night – credit where credit is due – they answered the bell when the Admirals came looking for their own sense of justice. Mills fought with Liambas twice. Shea was pulverized by Scott Valentine.
In truth, that’s all that needed to be done from the IceHogs – and it should have happened way before the third period where players from their team can safely take a game misconduct penalty and call it a day. The IceHogs probably should have just tried getting some energy with a fight after it was 4-0 with half the game remaining. Instead, they waited until late in the third period to try and engage the Admirals and, when they did, they did so in viscous and reckless fashion fashion. To me, that isn’t hockey. It’s gutless. And unfortunately for the IceHogs with their track record under head coach Ted Dent – they get into these sort of situations far too often: 4/12/12 @ Milwaukee Admirals… 1/19/13 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins… 2/7/14 @ Milwaukee Admirals.
I don’t have even the remote idea what we should expect from tonight’s sequel in Rockford. I only know that Cehlin and Moser will not take part and there is a chance that Mills and Shea will. That angers me. While there is no telling if or when the AHL will take action against this game – I certainly feel things should be tighter tonight than they were yesterday. This game is a giant powder keg waiting to go off if on-ice officials treat it to the same degree as last night. Here is hoping things simmer over night and the game takes precedent to stupidity.
~The Chatterbox~
Most of the time, when asked who I want to speak to post-game, I have an idea of who I want and what I’d like to talk about. When asked who do I want to speak to last night I responded with, “everyone.”
That meant speaking to the likes of Dean Evason, Mathieu Tousignant, Calle Jarnkrok, Marek Mazanec, and Taylor Beck. Here is what they had to say following last night’s 8-3 victory over the Rockford IceHogs.
“Get out of my way, so called Rochester – so called Americans, the Swedes are coming,” shouted Filip Forsberg… I assume. (Photo Credit: Scott Paulus)
I attended the Admirals morning skate today at the Kern Center in the hopes of my first look at a Mr. Calle Jarnkrok. He wasn’t there for practice today. As it turns out – he actually made it to the Ads locker room while I was running interviews. He left before I had the chance to speak with him but, considering how busy that guy will be getting used to new places and faces, that’s no biggie for me.
I spoke with head coach Dean Evason about yesterday’s trade deadline and what we should expect moving forward. I also had the chance to talk with Mathieu Tousignant and Filip Forsberg to hear their impressions of Jarnkrok. Here is what was said this afternoon.
Last weekend with Pekka Watch becoming Watch Pekka – there was a Finnish flag in the Bradley Center crowd. With the addition of Calle Jarnkrok – how about a Swedish flag? (Photo Credit: Rick Stewart)
The Nashville Predators traded David Legwand yesterday to the Detroit Red Wings for Patrick Eaves, Calle Jarnkrok, and a conditional 3rd Round Draft pick (2015).
Legwand was the lone figure I felt had the potential to actually ship out of Nashville at this trade deadline due to his contract expiring at season’s end and the organization not wanting another Ryan Suter scenario to unfold. What they wound up receiving was a veteran in Eaves, a prospect in Jarnkrok, and a future 3rd Round Draft pick that can be upgraded to a 2nd Rounder should the Red Wings make the playoffs this season.
All things considered this was a smart move for the Predators. Legwand is up in age, there isn’t a guarantee he was going to re-sign in free agency, and the team is in need to get younger and more skilled at the forward spot anyways. When you look at the Preds organization: goaltending and defense looks good in the present and future. What you don’t find enough of are players like they’ve been able to snag in the last two trade deadlines: Filip Forsberg and Calle Jarnkrok.
Jarnkrok is your prototypical Swedish Red Wings prospect (this face). This is his first full season of North American hockey. He played from 2009-13 with Brynas IF Gavle of the Swedish Elite League where he played 185 games, produced 118 points (44 goals, 74 assists), recorded 40 penalty minutes, and had a plus/minus of -4.
He was selected in the 2nd Round (51st Overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. He officially joined their organization late last season when he played in 9 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins: 3 assists and a plus/minus of +3. He did not participate in the Griffins Calder Cup winning playoff run.
It wasn’t until this season when he took part in a full-season of hockey in North America and he has done it all as a member of the Griffins. He is the team’s third highest scorer upon his departure: 57 games, 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists), 14 penalty minutes, and a plus/minus of +19.
According to David Poile, the pressure is not there for Jarnkrok to make the Nashville Predators in the NHL this season following the trade (source). That means he jumps ship in the AHL’s Midwest Division from the Griffins to the Milwaukee Admirals. Something that we should all like for plenty of reasons. The biggest of which comes at the core of the division itself.
What makes his acquisition a double-win is that the Admirals will not only gain his services – but the Griffins will lose his. Jarnkrok has played in 9 games this season against the Admirals. In those games he had 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) while maintaining a +4 rating without a penalty taken. He comes to the Ads off of his best month of the season in regards to scoring: 12 points (3 goals, 9 assists) in 11 games… (this face)
The next steps taken are interesting in terms of Nashville and Milwaukee are concerned. Legwand’s spot in the Predators has been vacated for the first time since April, 1999. Who fills it up top and what is the long term future concerning guys in Milwaukee? Do centers with the Admirals get a better look up top this season or are more plans and moves going to take place over the upcoming offseason?
With the addition of Jarnkrok the Admirals now have five centers: Colton Sissons, Mark Van Guilder, Austin Watson, and Mathieu Tousignant. Not only does that mean another forward spot gets filled – but a center is likely to step out to the wing. I took to Twitter with my own projected set of lines to try and make sense of what could take place with the Admirals forward group come Friday night and came up with the following:
Possible lines for Friday: Salomaki-Sissons-Beck Moser-Jarnkrok-Forsberg Saponari-Van Guilder-Cehlin Tousignant-Watson-Rask
— Admirals Roundtable (@adsroundtable) March 6, 2014
It’s seriously just a guess on my part. In no way is this a reflection of what the team plans on doing. Still, if this came to pass, that would mean guys such as Mike Liambas and Kevin Henderson would be on the outside looking in. I could just as easily see Tousignant and Saponari rotating on those lines of mine. I think a pairing of Van Guilder and Tousignant would actually be fascinating to watch and, with his speed, I like Tousi on the wing rather than at center. That would mean a combo that has worked out well-enough this season when done, Watson and Saponari. Downside would be the absence of a better pairing for Watson this season, especially on the penalty kill, of him and Henderson. I can see someone like Liambas also moving in and out of the lineup with Rask when the team needs to flex its muscle.
Lots and lots of variables. And I’m not expecting anymore of the ol’ dressing seven defensemen that we became used to every now and again for the Admirals – who could double-up Beck or Forsberg on two lines throughout the game as they work through an added defenseman.
I plan on attending this morning’s practice to get a look for myself of just what’s going on in terms of possible pairings on the ice. I will also be interviewing head coach Dean Evason to hear his reaction from yesterday’s trade deadline day – and as many players as I can regarding the same subject.
If you have any questions that you would like to ask – drop it in the comments! I’m always up for asking questions that get thrown my way (looking at you Shalla).
Before going here is a little fun fact. Calle Jarnkrok is set to wear the same number that he wore with the Griffins as a member of the Admirals, #12. The player who wore that number last for the Admirals? Jarnkrok’s teammate at Brynas IF in 2011-12, Mattias Ekholm (#12, 2012-13 season). The player that wore it before Ekholm? Jarnkrok’s teammate at Brynas IF in 2012-13, Andreas Thuresson (#12, 2010-11 season).
What are your thoughts on the return for David Legwand? Did the Predators win this trade? Did you expect more trades from the organization yesterday? Where do the Admirals go from here? Which forwards might be on the outside looking in?
Austin Watson still wonders if Simon Moser adopted any adorable Sochi strays while participating in the Olympics. (Photo Credit: Scott Paulus)
This was a move that seemed fairly possible with the news that everyone on the Nashville Predators roster was healthy for last night’s game against the Penguins. With Nick Spaling back off of IR and others cleared to play – the Predators reassigned Simon Moser to the Milwaukee Admirals this afternoon.
Moser was called up to the NHL just prior to the Olympics and rejoined the Predators after a brief stop in Milwaukee once the Olympic break ended. He has played 6 games with the Preds, produced 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist), has 2 penalty minutes, and is even on his plus/minus. With the Admirals he has played 42 games, scored 25 points (8 goals, 17 assists), recorded 8 penalty minutes, and a plus/minus of +1.
Thoughts on Moser being sent back down? Should he have remained with Nashville?
“Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble. And if I stay it will be double. So come on and let me know! Should I stay or should I go.” (Photo Credit: Sarah Fuqua)
UPDATE: 4:00 PM Daniel Lavender
Welp, I don’t regret my decision to wake up and watch TSN TradeCentre from start to finish today! To see things happen in the organization that I didn’t expect, Dubnyk and Legwand both moving, were a pleasant surprise.
Nashville traded David Legwand to Detroit for Patrick Eaves, Calle Jarnkrok and a 3rd round pick.
There’s no certainty that Calle Jarnkrok immediately reports to the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL considering a centerman spot just opened up in Nashville. There are reports suggesting that he might try to leave North America after this season. With the chance to play NHL hockey in Nashville after a trade like this. I can see that opinion changing with some NHL playing time.
I do wonder what a move like this does though for other young centers on the team such as Colton Sissons and Austin Watson. Does an addition such as Jarnkrok through them for a loop because they see themselves possibly one more down the pecking order or do they rise to the occasion? Pretty fascinating to see, as an organization, where that group goes from here – especially if they end up all playing together in Milwaukee very soon (it is a good problem to have).
That concludes my day racing through the NHL Trade Deadline Day news. Cheers for all of your constant updates in the comments and fun banter today.
UPDATE: 3:40 PM Jason Karnosky
What a wild ride this has been. Perhaps the most interesting trade deadline to date. Lots of trades, lots of contracts exchanged, trades that left you baffled (Thomas Vanek for what again?, NOW Vancouver trades Roberto Luongo, then doesn’t trade Ryan Kesler), a trade of the once-thought-to-be untradable Martin St. Louis, a big trade involving the original Nashville Predator David Legwand, a trade of an underachieving Predator once thought to be untradable due to his contract (Devan Dubnyk) and a big time prospect potentially headed to Milwaukee in Calle Jarnkrok.
I sign off for now and can’t wait for the next AHL/NHL puck to drop!
UPDATE: 3:20 PM Jason Karnosky
Pittsburgh G.M. Ray Shero is at it again. The Penguins picked up forward Lee Stempniak from Calgary. It appears to be a third-round pick going the other way:
Just under the trade deadline wire, Washington adds Jaroslav Halak from Buffalo (along with a 2015 third-round pick). The Slovakian goaltender last less than a week in the Queen City:
NASHVILLE PREDATORS UPDATE: 2:38 PM Jason Karnosky
Predators received forward Patrick Eaves, a prospect, plus a third-round pick in exchange for Legwand going to Detroit. Maybe there is a new face in Milwaukee coming soon?
According to @GMillerTSN, Preds get Patrick Eaves, a prospect and a 3rd-round pick for Legwand
Matt Moulson is moving on to his second team this season, joining the Minnesota Wild along with fellow forward Cody McCormick. Forward Torrey Mitchell is heading to Buffalo along with other assests unknown as of yet:
The Islanders get a second-round pick plus prospect Sebastien Collberg in the exchange. Hardly the high price tag return New York fans were probably expecting:
Vanek to Montreal in exchange for a 2nd round pick and a prospect
NASHVILLE PREDATORS UPDATE: 2:19 PM Daniel Lavender
David Legwand has waived his no-trade clause to become a member of the Detroit Red Wings. He was born in Detroit. No word on who the Predators are receiving in return for the trade. Stay tuned!
Colorado has added goaltender Reto Berra from Calgary for a draft pick. TSN reports at 4:13 Eastern than the Flames are getting a second-round pick in the exchange:
Avs acquire Reto Berra from Calgary for pick #DaterCentre
UPDATE: 2:05 PM Jason Karnosky
Minor trade to report: Vancouver has flipped defensman Raphael Diaz to New York in exchange for a fifth-round pick according to Pierre LeBrun:
Rangers get Diaz from Vancouver for a 5th-round pick
The clock on the NHL Trade Deadline is officially up! That doesn’t mean that deals can’t be processed though. It’s all a matter of what was worked out right ahead of the final horn.
That means the next hour should turn up with the last minute, or final second, deals that were made. Should trades of been made – they’ll be factored back into this story. Should trades not happen, looking at you two Islanders and Sabres, I think that will speak for itself.
UPDATE: 1:50 PM Jason Karnosky
Sounds like the Philadelphia Flyers are sending Andrej Meszaros to Boston for a third-round pick. Strange move between two heated rivals, but I’m guessing fellow Slovakian Zdeno Chara played a role in pushing this trade:
Flyers sending Andrej Meszaros to Boston. 3rd round pick in return.
Things are heating up between Minnesota and Buffalo on Matt Moulson, but no trade as of yet. Not much chirping on Thomas Vanek though, however.
UPDATE: 1:23 PM Daniel Lavender
So much for the greatest reality show that could have been! Tim Thomas is on the move to the Dallas Stars in exchange for former Nashville Predator goaltender Dan Ellis.
My guess is that after last night’s loss, G.M. David Poile might think that Nashville is now too far back to make the playoffs.
Former Nashville Predator Marcel Goc is on his way to Pittsburgh from Florida according to Pierre LeBrun (below). As Lavender stated in the comments, a third- and fifth-round pick going the other way.
Penguins get Marcel Goc from Panthers for two picks…
Marian Gaborik is on his way to L.A. from Columbus. I would expect the Blue Jackets to be on the hook for at least a portion of the Slovakian’s remaining salary. Per Bob McKenzie via Twitter:
On-again, off-again Marian Gaborik to LAK from CBJ appear to be “on” again. If completed, bet on CBJ picking up big portion of Gabby money.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS UPDATE: 11:49 AM Daniel Lavender
Devan Dubnyk has been traded from the Nashville Predators to the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations (source). Very intrigued to see who picks up what on Dubnyk’s contract. If the Predators cleared him completely off of the books – it’s a win.
This sort of move can easily get lost in the rest of the day – prospect for prospect.
UPDATE: 11:37 AM Daniel Lavender
David Legwand has taken to the ice for the Nashville Predators for morning practice via Joshua Cooper. So far, that is the most that I have heard on the Preds trade front all day. (I know, I know)
UPDATE: 11:23 AM Daniel Lavender
There is the possibility that Ales Hemsky of the Edmonton Oilers is heading to the Ottawa Senators. The Sens and Pittsburgh Penguins are the two teams duking it out for Hemsky’s services. Per Bob McKenzie on Twitter, this could be a deal complete soon and with draft picks heading to Edmonton in exchange:
Hearing EDM’s Ales Hemsky is going to OTT for picks. No official confirmation or details just yet.
Just as I was writing this – confirmed! That will be a third round (2015) and a fifth round draft pick (2014) for Hemsky. Edmonton is also eating half of Hemsky’s contract for the rest of the season. Quite surprised that the deal wasn’t for more than just that for Ales.
UPDATE: 11:10 AM Jason Karnosky
There are a couple of waiver claims to add to our conversation: Buffalo added former Milwaukee Admirals forward Corey Conacher, while Boston picked up defenseman Corey Potter. Chris Phillips was signed by Ottawa to a two-year contract, taking him out of play for now.
UPDATE: 10:23 AM Daniel Lavender
The first dominoes to fall today and, boy, is this a big one. The New York Rangers trade Ryan Callahan, first round draft pick (2015), and second round draft pick (2014) to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Martin St. Louis. Captain for Captain deal. It’s still pending a trade call but that call is reportedly taking place right now. (source)
Per TSN’s Tradecentre coverage, if Callahan signs on with the Lightning an added conditional draft pick will be heading to the New York Rangers. Lots of technicalities in the deal as it turns out:
More details: the 2nd-rounder in 2014 to Tampa becomes a 1st if NYR gets to conf final; if Callahan re-signs in TB (con’td)
Interestingly, the Lightning could still look to move Callahan prior to the deadline. His day still might not be done.
UPDATE: 10:00 AM Daniel Lavender
It sounds like a Ryan Callahan for Martin St. Louis move might be close. It seems like the Rangers have been the lone team really gunning for St. Louis. I wonder if they might be outbidding themselves here.
TSN’s Bob McKenzie tweeted that it looks like the trade could be Callahan, plus a first and second round pick for St. Louis. However, nothing confirmed as of yet:
No official confirmations (yet) but hearing NYR are prepared to trade Callahan, plus 1st rd pick and 2nd rd pick for Marty St. Louis. Close.
Lots of Twitter chatter involving Paul Statsny. Colorado extended him a contract offer, but at this point there’s no word on whether he will sign it. Statsny is at the end of a huge contract, and is having a great season this year with the surprising Avalanche. I just don’t see him being traded.
Steven Stamkos has also been given the green light to return to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Talk about a great trade deadline pickup! Even if he has a beef with management, not sure why Martin St. Louis would want to leave playing alongside of Stamkos.
UPDATE: 9:30 AM Daniel Lavender
Ryan Callahan has taken the ice for the morning skate for the Rangers. They’ve reportedly agreed to six-years on a contract but are still apart by a half-million dollars when it comes to the money side of the deal.
UPDATE: 8:30 AM Jason Karnosky
All quiet on the trade front as of 8:30am CST. Usually things start picking up in an hour or two, but for now lets take a little run down yesterday’s memory lane.
Tuesday’s traded players included Roberto Luongo, Martin Erat, Dustin Penner, Andrew MacDonald, Stephane Robidas, Viktor Fasth and Ilya Bryzgalov. Plenty of big names are in play today, and plenty of quality spare parts are available as well.
Early Twitter chatter is pointing to potential trades involving forwards Chris Stewart and Ales Hemsky. Defenseman Chris Phillips has been offered an extension by Ottawa. The Martin St. Louis to the New York Rangers rumor is still afloat.
It should be a fun day. Stay tuned for more updates!
ORIGINAL POST: 7:00 AM Daniel Lavender
The NHL’s Trade Deadline caps off at 2:00pm CST this afternoon. Yesterday saw plenty of activity without even some of the more highly talked about dominoes falling: Ryan Kesler, Thomas Vanek, Ryan Callahan, Martin St. Louis, or the Nashville Predators’ David Legwand.
There is still plenty of time for anything, everything, or nothing to really happen in the Nashville Predators organization today. That’s what makes this day one of the more fun days on the NHL calendar because that can pretty much be said for all teams this morning. Who acts first? Who steps up big for a top name? And can we expect the unexpected with players we wouldn’t have anticipated be moved around?
Jason and I will be updating this post throughout the day with the confirmed news of trades that take place today. Until then, grab your coffee and let’s talk NHL Trade Deadline Day in the comments as the news feeds get hot with rumors, activity, and actual transactions!
Who stays? Who goes? Will Nashville be making any deals today?
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