Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
from Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun, Craig Conroy has a theory, and it’s likely to make Flames fans giddy with anticipation. “We’re not in the offensive mode like we were with Juice (Kristian Huselius) and Tangs (Alex Tanguay), but we’re kind of like getting back to the team of ‘04 with grit,” said the veteran Flames centre. “We’ll make it really uncomfortable to play against. Do you really want those...
Five Hole Fanatics (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
I'd like this to be something of an open thread so everyone can share their impressions of the Flames activities this summer. I'll get things started, please add your own in the comments if you're so inclined. - Alex Tanguay for 25th pick. Thumbs down. Even given the restraints of the situation (Tanguay unhappy, NTC, need for cap-space) I still don't like the Tanguay deal. In the end, the Flames gave...
Five Hole Fanatics (Free subscription) | 07/09/2008
I think one of the rude awakenings awaiting the faithful next year is the effect Alex Tanguay's departure will have on the ice. Let's put it this way: Owen Nolan is widely considered to be Sutter's most succesful former-star reclamation project to date. Beyond the various "intangibles" that made him popular (fighting, mean, etc.) I think the primary reason Nolan appeared to work out was the presence...
Five Hole Fanatics (Free subscription) | 06/24/2008
There are some terrific pieces out there on the departure of Alex Tanguay and it's effects on the Flames roster. Im not going to get into that here, as it's obviously been handled elsewhere. Here's whats rattling around in my skull in the aftermath. - While, in effect, Tanguay was dealt for Cammalleri, the truth of the matter is Tanguay was actually dealt for a 25th overall pick (while Cammalleri was...
The Puck Stops Here (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
Since it is still June, it is far too early to make serious predictions about next year, but one team that is looking good is the Montreal Canadiens. Last season, Montreal won the East Conference. Since then, they have already been working on improving their roster. They acquired Alex Tanguay from Calgary along with a fifth round pick (which was used on Russian played Maxim Trunov) in
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail, In a largely uneventful weekend that featured more tweaking than blockbuster dealing, the Canadiens emerged with top-six forward Alex Tanguay and the possibility of perhaps adding Mats Sundin, two pieces that may help them derail the emerging powerhouse coming out of Pittsburgh. In the end, the greatest gains may have come in – of all places – Phoenix, where...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
from Mike Boone at Habs Inside/Out, Are your Montreal Canadiens a better team today than they were when the weekend began? For sure. The acquisition of Alex Tanguay saw to that. Are your Montreal Canadiens poised to make a serious run at the Stanley Cup in their centennial season? That depends. They need three autographs on contracts: Mats Sundin. Andrei Kostitsyn. Jaroslav Halak. continued
montreal city weblog (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
The Canadiens have acquired some new players during the draft, including Alex Tanguay from the Calgary Flames and some American kids .
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 06/22/2008
from Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province, Thirteen trades were made involving 15 teams on Friday and among the players moved were Cammalleri, Umberger, Jokinen and Alex Tanguay. Another 14 deals were made Friday, most of which, admittedly, involved draft picks. And the Canucks weren’t involved in any of them. “I’ve said from the outset we want to win as quickly as possible but it’s tough to get those...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
from Steve MacFarlane of the Calgary Sun, Alex Tanguay got his wish. Of course, he played a major role it making it come true. The frustrated former Calgary Flames left-winger was traded to the Montreal Canadiens last night along with a fifth-round pick for the Habs’ 25th overall pick and a second-rounder next year. Covering his bases, Flames general manager Darryl Sutter first made sure he got a star...
Progressive Bloggers (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
Wow, first the Sundin rumour, and now this.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
The NHL's amateur draft, chockablock full of wide-eyed teenage dreamers, became the barely audible background music in the elevator last night, amid a flurry of trades that included star center Olli Jokinen moving from Florida to Phoenix, winger Alex Tanguay going from Calgary to Montreal, and the Flyers' R.J. Umberger getting dished to Columbus.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
The Calgary Flames were busy at the NHL draft, acquiring center Mike Cammalleri from the Los Angeles Kings in a three-way deal and shipping forward Alex Tanguay to the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
The Calgary Flames were busy at the NHL draft, acquiring center Mike Cammalleri from the Los Angeles Kings in a three-way deal and shipping forward Alex Tanguay to the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
The Calgary Flames were busy at the NHL draft, acquiring center Mike Cammalleri from the Los Angeles Kings in a three-way deal and shipping forward Alex Tanguay to the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.
