How could he sign with Binghamton when he is a Group 2 (restricted) free agent still with St. Louis?
I don't know if he did not accept his QO or the Blues just out right released him. They sent him a QO then Hannu decided to come back so management was trying to find an AHL team to loan Holt to.
I don't know if he did not accept his QO or the Blues just out right released him. They sent him a QO then Hannu decided to come back so management was trying to find an AHL team to loan Holt to.
The Blues qualified him but then after signing Hannu, they released him so he could find a better job elsewhere...which he did. Good for him.
I deleted the other post from earlier in the thread. BTW, when another player is signed and destined for Peoria or is traded or released, then I'll continue to delete the existing post and post a newly updated roster.
The Peoria Rivermen roster should look something like this.
Forwards---14
Derek Armstrong
Adam Cracknell
Nicholas Drazenovic
Lars Eller
Mitch Love
Cam Paddock
Aaron Palushaj
Anthony Peluso
Chris Porter
Ryan Reaves
Brett Sonne
Yan Stastny
Julian Talbot
Barry Tallackson
Defensemen---8
Justin Fletcher
Alexander Hellström
Jonas Junland
Bryce Lampman
Danny Richmond
Tyson Strachan
Adrian Veideman
Steve Wagner
Goaltenders---2
Ben Bishop
Hannu Toivonen
Possible Forwards
Tomas Kana
Late-season additions
Jori Lehterä--He might get loaned to Peoria again.
James Livingston--OHL, 3 yrs.
Philip McRae--OHL, 3 yrs.
Anthony Nigro--OHL, 2 yrs.
Ian Schultz--WHL, 3 yrs.
Tyler Shattock--WHL, 2 yrs.
Possible Defensemen
T.J. Fast
Ryan Turek (He already has ECHL experience and had a good pro-orientation camp.)
Last edited by ChicagoBlues: 09-11-2009 at 06:33 PM.
Reason: removed Bell
I think Bell starts the year with the Blues unless Sydor wins a spot. I wouldn't doubt that, especially because they want some veteran presence, but Sydor has to prove he's so much better that he deserves a contract.
Plus, wasn't there a lot of talk about the Blues' being at their maximum number of contracts? They just signed Armstrong. Are they actually at the max, or are we going to have to see movement/buyouts before the season begins?
I think Bell starts the year with the Blues unless Sydor wins a spot. I wouldn't doubt that, especially because they want some veteran presence, but Sydor has to prove he's so much better that he deserves a contract.
Plus, wasn't there a lot of talk about the Blues' being at their maximum number of contracts? They just signed Armstrong. Are they actually at the max, or are we going to have to see movement/buyouts before the season begins?
I thought they were at 45 before this last flurry of signings. So, Bayda, and Armstrong make it 47. I assume Dahm's AHL-ECHL contract won't count towards the 50 limit. Sydor would make 48. Are there any more recent signings with an NHL component? If Bell's signing was after they reached 45, then The Blues will be at 49 IF they sign Sydor. I think they are near the limit (or, possibly right on 50), but I doubt that they are actually OVER 50.
I thought they were at 45 before this last flurry of signings. So, Bayda, and Armstrong make it 47. I assume Dahm's AHL-ECHL contract won't count towards the 50 limit. Sydor would make 48. Are there any more recent signings with an NHL component? If Bell's signing was after they reached 45, then The Blues will be at 49 IF they sign Sydor. I think they are near the limit (or, possibly right on 50), but I doubt that they are actually OVER 50.
Right on. I like crunching stats, but I have no interest in calculating cap space or keeping track of contracts. I just remember multiple posts about Bell being at or near the fiftieth and I didn't look into it.
Apparently Bayda changed his mind and will join The Penguins for camp.
So, The Blues are at 49 signed contracts (Brewer will be 50 when he returns), and, if Sydor is signed, they'll be at the maximum, also having to drop a player when Brewer returns. But, when they attempt to send Stastny, and, possibly Janssen to Peoria, one of them might get claimed.
So, The Blues are at 49 signed contracts (Brewer will be 50 when he returns), and, if Sydor is signed, they'll be at the maximum, also having to drop a player when Brewer returns. But, when they attempt to send Stastny, and, possibly Janssen to Peoria, one of them might get claimed.
Glad to hear he's moved on. Sounds like he's looking for the easy route. Can't blame him for being selective, but if he's looking for a fast track...well...he ain't gonna get it.
The Peoria Rivermen roster should look something like this. Defensemen---9
Brendan Bell
Justin Fletcher
Alexander Hellström
Jonas Junland
Bryce Lampman
Danny Richmond
Tyson Strachan
Adrian Veideman
Steve Wagner
Possible Defensemen
T.J. Fast
Ryan Turek
I can't see Bell playing for The Rivs, as he needs to clear waivers to be sent there. There must be at least ONE NHL team with a weak defence that would claim him-even at the start of the season, when all teams are cutting down their rosters.
I can't see Bell playing for The Rivs, as he needs to clear waivers to be sent there. There must be at least ONE NHL team with a weak defence that would claim him-even at the start of the season, when all teams are cutting down their rosters.
Yeah, I know. I guess the whole waiver thing is a good enough reason to remove him from the the possible Peoria roster.
I don't see him in Peoria either. Not sure why I've kept him on this roster because I've wanted him on The Blues all summer long; not some "puck-moving" guy.
Yeah, I know. I guess the whole waiver thing is a good enough reason to remove him from the the possible Peoria roster.
I don't see him in Peoria either. Not sure why I've kept him on this roster because I've wanted him on The Blues all summer long; not some "puck-moving" guy.
I thought Bell IS a "puck moving guy", from the descriptions I've read of his play. Did I get the wrong impression? Does he just try to shoot and otherwise lose the puck a lot trying to create offence alone? He doesn't carry the puck out of the zone or pass to forwards?
The only knock on him I've read about was that he doesn't position too well in his own zone, and doesn't keep his man out of the play as well as he should with his reasonably-sized body. Presumably, those are things that can be improved with a concentrated effort and coaching.
He's young, fairly big, strong and has good wheels and a good shot and offensive sense. From what I saw of Sydor on Dallas last season, I think I'd rather try out the kid.
I thought Bell IS a "puck moving guy", from the descriptions I've read of his play. Did I get the wrong impression? Does he just try to shoot and otherwise lose the puck a lot trying to create offence alone? He doesn't carry the puck out of the zone or pass to forwards?
The only knock on him I've read about was that he doesn't position too well in his own zone, and doesn't keep his man out of the play as well as he should with his reasonably-sized body. Presumably, those are things that can be improved with a concentrated effort and coaching.
He's young, fairly big, strong and has good wheels and a good shot and offensive sense. From what I saw of Sydor on Dallas last season, I think I'd rather try out the kid.
Bell kind of is offensive-minded, but he's been given so few opportunities to show what he is that it's difficult to tell what he really is after a few years of mishandling. I'm not sure what type he really is.
Bell kind of is offensive-minded, but he's been given so few opportunities to show what he is that it's difficult to tell what he really is after a few years of mishandling. I'm not sure what type he really is.
Well, then, we'll just have to see how he does in camp and preseason games, and hope he plays well, and Sydor plays well, and Pietrangelo plays really well, and The Blues have a good problem.
The following free agents will attend training camp: forwards Chris Morehouse, Jack Combs, John Lammers, Brett Hemingway, Nick Mazzolini, Jason Ryznar, Jordon Foreman, and goaltenders Dan Battochio and Paulo Colaiacovo.
The following free agents will attend training camp: forwards Chris Morehouse, Jack Combs, John Lammers, Brett Hemingway, Nick Mazzolini, Jason Ryznar, Jordon Foreman, and goaltenders Dan Battochio and Paulo Colaiacovo.
I'll be curious to see if Combs can make The Rivs' AHL squad. I hope he's at least signed to a AHL/ECHL contract, so he can play at Alaska if he can't make The Rivs.
