Friday, January 27, 2012

News & Notes Heading Into All-Star Weekend

I'll be away for most of the weekend, so let's touch on some headlines heading into All-Star Weekend.

-First off, Jeff Carter is on the trade block and like, what? Shortly after the Jackets trade away Jakub Voracek, a third round pick, and a first-rounder that ended up being Sean Couturier, the Jackets want to deal him? Columbus is an absolute mess and they won't get nearly what they gave up when they trade Carter considering teams know they're not dealing from a position of power. Tough times to be a Jackets fan, that's for sure.

-Logan Couture was picked last in the All-Star Fantasy Draft. Think Sharks GM Doug Wilson will whine to the media?

-The Maple Leafs signed JM Liles to an extension. If he blows out his knee tomorrow his new contract is still better money than Jeff Finger's deal.

Alyonka Larionov's spot in the Fantasy Draft
wasn't too interesting, but she's still eye candy
for hockey fans.
-I know it's old news, but I haven't touched on Tim Thomas skipping the White House trip with the Stanley Cup champion Bruins. My view? I don't even care, or even necessarily disagree with Thomas' political stance. This is bigger than politics, however, and unfortunately it detracted away from a special moment with this team. He absolutely should have attended.

-Hockey is as popular as the NBA. Could have fooled me...if I was the guy who only watched Sportscenter's Top 10 highlights this morning.

-The Fantasy Draft was interesting, but my plea for next year: more captains with pulses. Chara and Alfredsson are great players but more cookie cutter personalities. More Patty Kane, less Chara next year, please.

-My other plea: less Alyonka Larionov. Unless she's in a bikini.

-Gary Bettman is still trying to keep the Coyotes in Glendale. Obviously exciting news for Coyotes fans and hopefully they can get that hammered out to keep the 'Yotes where they stand. That being said, as most of you know, I'll be a little bitter if they stay.

-Dave Hodge getting bold and getting all 1950 on us. I don't agree with Thomas's decisions either, but eh...

More to come in the near future!

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