The Chicago Blackhawks sent defenseman Aaron Johnson to Flames on Wednesday in exchange for left wing Kyle Greentree. Greentree appeared in two games with the Flames last season but spent most of 2008-09 season with the Flames. He has 65 goals and 61 assists for 126 points and 148 penalty minutes in 159 AHL regular-season games with the Philadelphia Phantoms and Quad City. Greentree had 41 goals and 101 points in three seasons with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.
Johnson had 3 goals and 5 assists in 38 games with the Hawks last season, as a member of the organization after signing as a free agent on July 15, 2008. He has played in 184 NHL games with Blue Jackets, New York Islanders and Chicago, scoring 10 goals and adding 26 assists for 36 points with 156 PIM.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tolbert is out of ALDS with oblique strain
Twins infielder Matt Tolbert was placed on the disabled list on Saturday with a left oblique strain that he suffered in Friday's game against Yankees. Minnesota named infielder Brian Buscher to take place of Tolbert, who will also have to miss the Twins' next series. Yet Tolbert tried to play through the pain, not wanting to exit his second career postseason game. After his second at-bat of the night, the pain became much more serious.
"It finally got to the point where I couldn't throw across the infield or run," Tolbert said. "I knew if I had to make a play or try and score a run, I might be able to do it." Tolbert was replaced by infielder Brendan Harris, who hit an RBI triple later in the game. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Harris will get the start at third base in Game 3.
"It finally got to the point where I couldn't throw across the infield or run," Tolbert said. "I knew if I had to make a play or try and score a run, I might be able to do it." Tolbert was replaced by infielder Brendan Harris, who hit an RBI triple later in the game. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Harris will get the start at third base in Game 3.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Predators sign defenseman Bouillon
Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed defenseman Francis Bouillon to a one-year contract. Bouillon posted a career-high five goals, nine points and 53 penalty minutes in 54 games with Montreal in 2008-09. He has played 485 NHL games since 1999-2000, collecting 102 points and 371 penalty minutes.
Bouillon is also a veteran of 25 NHL Playoff contests, and has seen action in four of the last five postseasons.
Bouillon is also a veteran of 25 NHL Playoff contests, and has seen action in four of the last five postseasons.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Ted Williams' head was mistreated
It is reported that Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams' head was mistreated at an Arizona cryonics facility. Larry Johnson, a former executive at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Scottsdale, writes that Williams' head, which had been severed and frozen for storage, was abused at the facility. Johnson claims a technician took baseball-like swings at Williams' frozen head with a monkey wrench.
Williams died in 2002 at age 83 and had his remains sent to Alcor for cryogenic storage in the hope that future generations would develop the technology to revive him.
Williams died in 2002 at age 83 and had his remains sent to Alcor for cryogenic storage in the hope that future generations would develop the technology to revive him.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Cole may be out for several weeks because of leg injury
It is reported that Erik Cole suffered a lot in his left leg from last night’s collision with Bruins' Dennis Wideman and will miss 4 to 6 weeks' plays. Cole had missed Sunday’s practice with the injury, with Tuomo Ruutu moving to Eric Staal’s wing.
Team Coach Paul Maurice said after practice that there is no problem inserting Tim Conboy, who is on the roster as the 13th forward, into the lineup in case Cole could not go. Conboy can help provide a physical spark which the Canes lacked in their first two games, and he was active in that department in practice.
Team Coach Paul Maurice said after practice that there is no problem inserting Tim Conboy, who is on the roster as the 13th forward, into the lineup in case Cole could not go. Conboy can help provide a physical spark which the Canes lacked in their first two games, and he was active in that department in practice.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Phillies clinch home-field advantage in National League Division Series
The Phillies locked up home-field advantage in the National League Division Series, but they lost an opportunity for home field in the NL Championship Series. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the St.Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in order to guarantee the Phillies the second-best record amongst NL division winners.
The Phillies, who have lost three consecutive games, can finish no better than 93-69. The Dodgers clinched the NL West on Saturday and will finish with no worse than a 94-68 record. The Phillies still could have home-field advantage in the NLCS, but only if the Cardinals beat the Dodgers in the NLDS.
The Phillies, who have lost three consecutive games, can finish no better than 93-69. The Dodgers clinched the NL West on Saturday and will finish with no worse than a 94-68 record. The Phillies still could have home-field advantage in the NLCS, but only if the Cardinals beat the Dodgers in the NLDS.
Monday, October 5, 2009
O'Donnell is suspended for the rest of games
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell has been suspended for two regular season games because of a match penalty in a pre-season game against the New York Islanders on September 22.
At 16:37 of the second period, O'Donnell was assessed a match penalty for delivering a cross check to Matt Martin of the Islanders.
O'Donnell will miss the Kings remaining three pre-season games against Colorado and Anaheim as well as the first two games of the Kings' regular season schedule. He will be eligible to return on Oct. 8 against Minnesota.
At 16:37 of the second period, O'Donnell was assessed a match penalty for delivering a cross check to Matt Martin of the Islanders.
O'Donnell will miss the Kings remaining three pre-season games against Colorado and Anaheim as well as the first two games of the Kings' regular season schedule. He will be eligible to return on Oct. 8 against Minnesota.
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