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Post by Captain Obvious on Oct 2, 2011 11:58:26 GMT -4
It looks as if Columbus rookie defenseman David Savard will start the season in the NHL. The talented rearguard had an impressive pre-season and with the demotion of John Moore seems to be set as one of the Jackets' top seven blueliners. Savard has offensive ability as his 43 points in 72 games last season in the AHL can attest. Although James Wisniewski and Grant Clitsome are likely to get the bulk of playing time on the Jackets' power play, we expect Savard to pick up some minutes on the second PP unit. Keep him mind when defensemen pickings get slim at the end of the draft Wisniewski will be missing the first 8 regular season games. That might give Savard some time on the 1st PP to start the season. Coincidentally, Wisniewski will be back just before Savard reaches the 10 games mark. What happens at the 10 game mark? He turns into a pumpkin? |
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Post by wingman on Oct 2, 2011 12:30:44 GMT -4
Wisniewski will be missing the first 8 regular season games. That might give Savard some time on the 1st PP to start the season. Coincidentally, Wisniewski will be back just before Savard reaches the 10 games mark. What happens at the 10 game mark? He turns into a pumpkin? No, Columbus is usually out of the playoff picture by that time ;D |
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Post by forrest on Oct 2, 2011 13:56:01 GMT -4
Wisniewski will be missing the first 8 regular season games. That might give Savard some time on the 1st PP to start the season. Coincidentally, Wisniewski will be back just before Savard reaches the 10 games mark. What happens at the 10 game mark? He turns into a pumpkin? At the risk of sounding very dumb for the second time today... I don't understand your comment. After nine games, doesn't it count for his first contract year which means he would reach FA earlier? |
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Post by Murph on Oct 2, 2011 14:00:09 GMT -4
What happens at the 10 game mark? He turns into a pumpkin? At the risk of sounding very dumb for the second time today... I don't understand your comment. After nine games, doesn't it count for his first contract year which means he would reach FA earlier? Doesn't have to be NHL games for his contract to kick in. 10 games in the AHL count too. This is the 2nd year of his deal no matter where he plays. |
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Post by forrest on Oct 2, 2011 14:25:13 GMT -4
At the risk of sounding very dumb for the second time today... I don't understand your comment. After nine games, doesn't it count for his first contract year which means he would reach FA earlier? Doesn't have to be NHL games for his contract to kick in. 10 games in the AHL count too. This is the 2nd year of his deal no matter where he plays. So would ignorant instead of dumb qualify? ;D ;D |
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Post by Penguins23® on Oct 2, 2011 19:16:29 GMT -4
Doesn't have to be NHL games for his contract to kick in. 10 games in the AHL count too. This is the 2nd year of his deal no matter where he plays. So would ignorant instead of dumb qualify? ;D ;D Should have just stayed in bed today. I know the wife wouldn't have approved but it would have been for the best anyways.  |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Oct 2, 2011 21:51:50 GMT -4
What happens at the 10 game mark? He turns into a pumpkin? At the risk of sounding very dumb for the second time today... I don't understand your comment. After nine games, doesn't it count for his first contract year which means he would reach FA earlier? His 2nd year of contract will kick in anyways because if he doesn't get to 10 games in the NHL he certainly will in the AHL so it makes no difference. |
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Post by MikeC on Oct 2, 2011 21:59:25 GMT -4
At the risk of sounding very dumb for the second time today... I don't understand your comment. After nine games, doesn't it count for his first contract year which means he would reach FA earlier? His 2nd year of contract will kick in anyways because if he doesn't get to 10 games in the NHL he certainly will in the AHL so it makes no difference. He could blow his knee out tomorrow and miss the entire season before playing 1 game and his 2nd year will kick in. |
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Post by WHEELsnipePARTY on Oct 3, 2011 16:27:35 GMT -4
Savard made the Jackets opening night roster
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Post by Dman on Oct 4, 2011 20:29:29 GMT -4
Philippe Dupuis made the Leafs. That's almost a demotion. Would the AHL be higher caliber?
Sorry, just a longtime Leafs fan's frustration. Maybe this year will be the year the Leafs win the Stanley Cup (no, I couldn't say that with a straight face). ;D
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Post by Bruce Wayne on Oct 5, 2011 10:57:47 GMT -4
Leafs picked up Steckel which could mean Dupuis will head to AHL eventually.
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Post by Catman on Oct 16, 2011 21:35:37 GMT -4
Former Wildcat Vyacheslav Voynov has been called up by the LA Kings to replace Drew Doughty who as been placed on Injured Reserve. So, when should we expect to see his picture on the Coliseum wall? ;D |
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Post by BizNasty2.1 on Oct 16, 2011 22:32:44 GMT -4
He was drafted but never played for the cats.
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Post by Catman on Oct 17, 2011 16:35:01 GMT -4
He was drafted but never played for the cats. Hence the after his name... |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Oct 18, 2011 22:29:44 GMT -4
David Savard got his 1st NHL point on Saturday and got another assist tonight vs Dallas.
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