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November 28, 2006
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Crown of sores for banged-up Sopel
INJURY FACTOR When Brent Sopel limped out the dressing room with a cast on his wrist, a big part of the Kings’ defense went with him – and won’t be back for a while. Sopel broke his foot Nov. 4 (he had been playing with a broken hand since the pre-season) and is out indefinitely. The loss is two-fold. Sopel, who was slowed last season by knee soreness, had emerged as a solid defense partner for team captain Mattias Norstrom. He also has a pair of two-goal games this season. The Kings’ blueline depth is now being tested. In recent games they’ve used seven defensemen, although Kevin Dallman often moves up to center. Former spare parts Oleg Tverdovsky and Mike Weaver are now staples. Left winger Alyn McCauley is also out, as his recovery…
2006-07 Statistics
TRANSACTIONS (Nov. 9 - 15) ANAHEIM Nov. 13 Acquired 2007 fourth-round pick from Philadelphia for Todd Fedoruk, LW. Acquired George Parros, RW, from Colorado for 2007 second-round pick. Acquired 2008 third-round pick from Boston for Stanislav Chistov, LW. Nov. 13 Shawn Thornton, LW, sent to Portland (AHL). Injuries None. ATLANTA Nov. 15 Braydon Coburn, D, recalled from Chicago (AHL). Injuries None. BOSTON Nov. 11 Petr Tenkrat, RW, recalled from Providence (AHL), Jeff Hoggan, LW, Wade Brookbank, D, sent to Providence. Nov. 13 Acquired Stanislav Chistov, LW, from Anaheim for 2008 third-round pick. Matt Lashoff, D, Yan Stastny, C, sent to Providence, Brian Finley, G, recalled from Providence. Nov. 14 Acquired Philippe Sauve, G, from Phoenix for Tyler Redenbach, C. Injuries Jason York, D, knee surgery, indefinite. BUFFALO Nov. 15 Drew Stafford, RW, Mike Card, C,…
Name-calling an NHL art form
Those who suggest players from the Original Six era are better than today’s NHLers would almost certainly have an argument on their hands, but one thing is certain: Hockey nicknames were certainly superior then compared to today. How much time did Jean-Sebastien Giguere’s teammates spending dreaming up ‘Jiggy’? Stephane Yelle is ‘Yeller’ to his teammates in Calgary and anyone who plays with Chris Pronger calls him ‘Prongs’ – although, a few former fans in Edmonton may have some other interesting monikers for him. >They used to call him the ‘Whirlwind’ of the International League, but he has become the ‘Cyclone’ of the Eastern League.Malcolm Price in 1908 A genuine epithet almost exclusively replaces a name chosen by parents at the time of birth. The most recent usage of a bona fide byname was the…
Bain’s existence evolving in Florida
Chris Bain hopes to show Florida Seals coach Tommy Stewart there is more to his game than fisticuffs. “I’m hoping to chip in this year with some good goals and be a more all-around player,” Bain said. “I’m learning more about how to play the enforcer’s role as a team player and not just (be) somebody out there looking for a fight.” He piled up 263 penalty minutes in 55 games with Wichita and Fort Worth (CHL) last season, but was suspended 10 games for leaving the bench during an altercation in Youngtown. Bain, 22, had to sit out the Seals’ first eight games because the SPHL is honoring suspensions incurred in other leagues. “I want to be part of a good team this year – a team that has…
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