end the curse Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 Zack is now a spitfire. http://www.windsorspitfires.com/news_releases_item.php?id=295
Lethbridge Broncos Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 Good ole Warren Rychel. THat guy is a total jerk. Zack is now a spitfire. http://www.windsorspitfires.com/news_releases_item.php?id=295
carpandean Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 Woh, you scared me for a second. I though Darcy had dealt him.
inkman Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 Woh, you scared me for a second. I though Darcy had dealt him. This thread is misleading and titled vaguely. I had a feeling this was what it was about and only makes me wonder what the threads originator intended.
LabattBlue Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 This thread is misleading and titled vaguely. I had a feeling this was what it was about and only makes me wonder what the threads originator intended. Fixed.
end the curse Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Posted January 11, 2010 This thread is misleading and titled vaguely. I had a feeling this was what it was about and only makes me wonder what the threads originator intended. Part of my dastardly, underhanded conspiracy to take over the world one message board at a time. Either that, or I simply neglected to make the thread title specific enough, and it caused a bit of confusion for some of the readers as a result. Truth be told, you'll always be left to wonder... mooohahahahaaaa.
end the curse Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Posted January 11, 2010 Good ole Warren Rychel. THat guy is a total jerk. As a player he wasn't exactly the nicest of guys, either.
Hank Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 Perhaps his intention was to inform us that Kassian was traded to the Spitfires....
tragicheadjam Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 sweet, windsor is the next ice dogs game i go to...maybe it's payback, when i went to the petes game, zach was in a suit.....
darksabre Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 Perhaps his intention was to inform us that Kassian was traded to the Spitfires.... The title got edited...
jimiVbaby Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 A trade that should be good for Kassian. He wasn't really stepping up for the Petes and from what I've read has been disappointing. Windsor has been called the most talented junior team of all time, which is probably a stretch but should take some heat off the kid.
Calvin Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 I'm not sure how this works, but how soon can we get Kassian playing in Portland? What are the restrictions?
carpandean Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 I'm not sure how this works, but how soon can we get Kassian playing in Portland? What are the restrictions? Kassian turns 19 in two weeks, so I believe that he still qualifies for juniors next year (well, they are allowed a restricted number of 20+ players, too, but that's not what I am referring to.) Since he has not played four seasons of juniors, I believe that he will not be eligible to play in the AHL next year. Someone can correct me if I have that wrong.
spndnchz Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 I'm not sure how this works, but how soon can we get Kassian playing in Portland? What are the restrictions? I'm not certain on this but, the Sabres only have the rights to sign him right now. I don't believe they've actually signed him to a SPC, they have a few years to do this before losing the rights to him. They'd have to sign him, then loan him to Portland. His junior team would have to be done playing in order to do this.
LabattBlue Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 Kassian turns 19 in two weeks, so I believe that he still qualifies for juniors next year (well, they are allowed a restricted number of 20+ players, too, but that's not what I am referring to.) Since he has not played four seasons of juniors, I believe that he will not be eligible to play in the AHL next year. Someone can correct me if I have that wrong. I am pretty sure that at the start of next season, Kassian will be in the same boat Myers was in this past October. Stay in the NHL or back to the OHL. The following season would allow him to be assigned to Portland. Please, please, please let him develop QUICKLY! :rolleyes:
tasker48b Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 TSN showed a highlight in the second intermission of the Flyers-Leafs game of a Kassian hit on a player from Barrie. This was from Thursday night's OHL game. Barrie player skating in the neutral zone never touched the puck, puck was in the air and he was looking for it, and Kassian left his feet to hit him. TNS Panel consensus was that a suspension was likely.
carpandean Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 TSN showed a highlight in the second intermission of the Flyers-Leafs game of a Kassian hit on a player from Barrie. This was from Thursday night's OHL game. Barrie player skating in the neutral zone never touched the puck, puck was in the air and he was looking for it, and Kassian left his feet to hit him. TNS Panel consensus was that a suspension was likely. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdo6QudKBuw He definitely pushed up through and went over the top of him. Here's the moment of impact:
Calvin Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 I like this kid more and more. That was an ugly hit, but he's certainly handy with this fists. Perfect guy to have on the ice when dealing with twits and goons like Neil, Ruutu and the rest. How is he offensively? Is he Kaleta at his best, or is he a legit second-line forward? It would be too much to expect first line offense from him - kind of like expecting Myers to lead the team in ice time in his first season.. wait a sec, that did happen!
North Buffalo Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 He was looking for the hit ahead of time, but the other guy started looking for the puck in the air and exposed himself even worse.... Helluv a hit, would love him to do that to Ruutu or Neil or better yet to cheepy Alfredsson.
LabattBlue Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 How is he offensively? Is he Kaleta at his best, or is he a legit second-line forward? It would be too much to expect first line offense from him - kind of like expecting Myers to lead the team in ice time in his first season.. wait a sec, that did happen! If he can play physical at the NHL level and after a few seasons develop into a 25 goal 50 point player, I will be very happy.
That Aud Smell Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdo6QudKBuw He definitely pushed up through and went over the top of him. Here's the moment of impact: i like the kid as a prospect, but i'd have no problem if hits like that were eliminated from the game entirely. don't get me wrong, i enjoy them on some level, but they're just not worth it given the risks that come with them. and i'm beginning to think that these "moment of impact" images are of limited value, possibly even misleading.
inkman Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 How is he offensively? Is he Kaleta at his best, or is he a legit second-line forward? It would be too much to expect first line offense from him - kind of like expecting Myers to lead the team in ice time in his first season.. wait a sec, that did happen! I had heard he was somewhat talented offensively but these numbers have me wondering. (Kaleta's best year w/ Petes vs Kassian's best year w/ Petes) GP G A Pts PIM Kassian 61 24 39 63 136 Kaleta 62 24 28 52 146 Eerily similar.
LabattBlue Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 I had heard he was somewhat talented offensively but these numbers have me wondering. (Kaleta's best year w/ Petes vs Kassian's best year w/ Petes) GP G A Pts PIM Kassian 61 24 39 63 136 Kaleta 62 24 28 52 146 Eerily similar. This would have been the season that you would think Kassian's numbers go up. That being said, it doesn't mean he can't eventually be a 2nd line power forward in the NHL. I am interested to see how he does in the Memorial Cup this spring and hopefully he plays a major role at the World Juniors next season.
end the curse Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Posted January 15, 2010 One thing I liked: After the crushing hit, Zack dropped his gloves and just pounded the dude who came after him. Oh, and he scored a goal, too. Some debut for his new team!
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