http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=285581

Boston trades Ward to Carolina for Eaves and a 4th. Boston now has also placed Eaves on waivers.

LOL I wonder if Walker and Ward will be roommates haha
http://www.totalprosports.com/blog/w...aaron-ward.jpg

Good call looks like both are UFAs?

Salary dump by getting rid of Ward, Kessel signing maybe?

Anybody renew their icepaks and stuff yet? Went yesterday to the last session and it was horrible lol. Luckily I lucked out and got seats that were secretly available. How did everyone else pan out?

Can you elaborate on the last session thing?

I thought we had to renew at the end of last season, where we had to buy PO and next season at the same time? At least thats what I ended up doing.

Yes we did have to renew at the end of the season PO and for next year. That renewal is just stating you will continue to buy for this season but in terms of for which package or seats that was not determined at the time of renewel. You go to a session at Gm Place to physically pick the seats and package you want for this upcoming season. In previous years they only did in person seat selection for full and half season but this year they included all ice pak holders as well as it was previously done over the phone.

When I went there yesterday the shit left was horrible since we were the last group. It was mostly uppbowl ends and corners in the last few rows. Some lower bowl behind the net end rows as well. However, I lucked out and one of the reps there told me that these certain seats which wasn't stated as being available was actually available and hooked it up.

If you renewed for PO and next year your obviously at least an ice pak holder. If you have no clue what i'm talking about in regards to seat selection I think you either didn't read your email from the Canucks recently, some sort of fuck up of some sort or something. If that's the case call your Canucks Manager now!

Retirement the `right decision' for Naslund.


By Jim Jamieson, Canwest News Service

July 26, 2009

Former Vancouver Canucks captain Markus Naslund says playing hockey at the peak of his NHL career was simply ``fun.''

That, says Naslund, describes the feeling when he was the key player on the West Coast Express line along with Todd Bertuzzi and Brendan Morrison in 2002- 03 when he was voted the league's top player by the NHL Players' Association.

Naslund, 35, who left the Canucks a year ago to sign with the New York Rangers, announced his retirement in May. In a wide-ranging interview with Canwest News Service from his hometown of Ornskoldsvik, Sweden, Naslund also spoke about his post-career plans, his decision to sign with the Rangers and being a target of media criticism in his last years in Vancouver.

Canwest: You have three children, two girls (Isabella, 9, and Rebecca 11) and a boy (Alex, 7). Do any of them play hockey?

Naslund: My boy plays hockey and has for a couple of years. We haven't picked a team yet. He seems to enjoy it. I'm not going to be a pushy parent.

Canwest: Are you going to coach him?

Naslund: I'm going to help out, but I'm not going to be the head coach. I'll be there and support whatever they need.

Canwest: Now that you've retired, have you thought about what you might pursue? We understand Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke offered you a scouting job, for one.

Naslund: There's been stuff that's been presented to me, both inside and outside hockey, but I want to take a little bit of time and figure out what I want to do first. I don't want to jump on the first thing.

Canwest: Your retirement announcement caught a lot of people by surprise. What made you decide to call it quits?

Naslund: I just felt it was time. I felt I couldn't play up to my capabilities and what I expect out of myself. That was the biggest thing. It's the frustration of not feeling you can perform at the level you want to be. I'd rather retire one year early than one year too late.

Canwest: How do you look back on your time in Vancouver?

Naslund: There were a lot of positives. The thing that bugs me is that those few years that we had teams that were good enough to win and for one reason or another we didn't. That's the thing that frustrates me. But I had a great time there. We went back (to Vancouver) for three or four days after our season was over for the kids to say goodbye to their friends. It's definitely a special place for me and my family.

Canwest: What did you think about the speculation in Vancouver about retiring your number?

Naslund: It's very flattering. If you ask any athlete, to have your number retired is one of the most flattering things you can have happen. It would be a great honour.

Canwest: When you signed with the Rangers year ago, had you made a decision it was time for a change or were you still open to returning to the Canucks?

Naslund: I hadn't made a decision prior to July 1. I was still talking with Mike (Canucks GM Gillis). I was hoping and expecting to have a choice about coming back. But after July came around, more and more I had the feeling it wasn't meant to be and it was time for a change. Looking back, it was probably the right thing. I had a great time in New York. I was treated like a king there.

Canwest: Was being in a secondary role in New York a relief in some ways?

Naslund: It was good for me to go to New York and not be the focal point and not have that media attention. I felt I could relax a bit.

Canwest: Did the criticism directed at you and your captaincy in the last couple of seasons in Vancouver leave a bad taste in your mouth?

Naslund: That comes with the territory. They build you up too high when you have success and vice-versa when you don't play up to what they expect. I knew that all along. At times, when there are unfair comments that come from nowhere, some of that stuff would be irritating. But on the other hand I think the media has been fair to me.

Canwest: How are you personally dealing with the retirement?

Naslund: There's times where you feel kind of lost because you're so used to having a routine. You're told what to do and you show up at a certain time. Now I've got all this free time. I know it's going to be important for me to try and find something that is meaningful to me and I can be passionate about. But I think the bottom line is I know I made the right decision and everyone comes to the day when they have to retire. It would have been easy to keep playing, but it's a new challenge for me.

Vancouver Province

jjamieson@theprovince.com
© Copyright (c) Canwest News Service

Yea that email was missed! doh. Had to call in and all they had was like you said crap. The would only budge if I added another seat or moved to the 15 pak.

I liked the old system way better just a call and I've been basically been sitting in the same spot the last 3-4 years, oh well.

On Monday, July 27, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell will trade his hockey skates for a chance to throw a strike before the Mariners face Toronto. The B.C. native has also represented Team Canada in International competition

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news...=.jsp&c_id=sea

great! another guy for the farm team... what about a real signing!!!!

hes young and was putting up points, I don't look that as a farm team signing I look at that as future depth. In order to have a good NHL team you have to have a even better farm team so you have the ability to bring up players and cap space as well.

Sorry, I meant new talent (whether its for the farm of not) but I'm more concerned about the present right now.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames completed a trade on Monday.

The Flames acquired forward Colin Stuart and defenceman Anton Stralman and the Leafs' 7th round selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft for forward Wayne Primeau and the Flames' 2nd round pick in 2011.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=285925

Burke definitely knows what he's doing on Toronto. They're not going to be a contender next season so he might as well take on some salary and get draft picks in return to build on.

I'm not a Leafs fan by any means but expect them to be big and competitive in 3-4 years.

Does anyone know when we will find out about kyle wellwoods arbertration? (How ever u spell it)

The hearing is today, and the arbitrator has 48hrs to render a decision, so we should know by Thursday.

Team 1040 poll...is Wellwood worth More or Less than 1.3

Wellwood offered $2500 more, which i think is a bit less but with our cap up theres not much more we can do if we want to also get a good D

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Ca...155/story.html

Wow, a $2,500 raise offer? that's awesome

Tampa Bay buy out the remaining 3 years of Vaclav Prospal's contract...if he accepts not to go on waivers he will become a UFA...

He's 34 years old..and due for a good year..

Wellwood will play this season

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=286129

NICE, i love wellwood

Now the question is where do you fit him, considering how many forwards are available and the possibility some rookies might break into the line up. hrmm