New Team, New Tricks

Trade deadline was well anticipated and to my concerned, worked out pretty well, heres a few players that fit in well with the new team thus far.

Player------------------From-------------To
Antione Vermette------Ottawa------------Columbus
3 goals, 3 assist, 1 PPG, +4, in 4 games with Columbus, limemates: Williams and Umberger

Olli Jokinen-------------Phoenix-----------Calgary
5 goals, 6 PM, 1 PPG in 5 games wit Calgary, linemates: Iginla and Cammallari

Scottie Upshall----------Philadelphia-------Phoenix
3 goals, 2 PPG, 6 PM, +1, in 5 gmaes with Phoenix, linemates: Prucha and Lombardi

Matthew Lombardi-----Calgary------------Phoenix
1 goal, 3 assists, 1 PPG, in 5 games, linemates: Upshall and Prucha

Erik Cole---------------Edmonton----------Caroline
1 goal, 5 assists, 2 PM, +1, in 5 games, linemates: Ruutu and Staal

Mrs. Hockey, Gone but Never Forgotten

On Friday Colleen Howe, the incredible wife of retired NHL superstar Gordie Howe, aka Mr Hockey, passed away at the age of 76. Behind the sences Colleen was there for Gordie, the family and hockey 100% of the time. She lived to better the sport and better her family and also better the world with her charity work. I can not write true enough words when I say she was loved by all and this is a terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gordie, Mark, Marty, Murray and Cathy, and everyone who knew her.
I can't tell you how much she will be missed, so he is a linked to the NHL article about this tragedy.


http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=412714

The Youngins- Rookie version

With most veterans takes new, less extreme roles on their teams (some exceptions of course), the young guys are stepping in to make the big plays. The obvious young players like, Crosby, Ovechkin, Malkin...and the Staals all play big roles on their respected clubs but I'm talking rookies who are making and impact and getting it done this season.

Notable Rookies
USA----Boston Bruins- Blake Wheeler- 38 points- +33- 57% in the shootout
USA--Chicago Blackhawks- Kris Versteeg- 44 points- 28 assists(leads rookies)- 4 SH goals
SWE----St Louis Blues- Patrik Berglund- 38 points- 21 goals(leads rookies)- 6 PP goals
CAN--Anaheim Ducks- Bobby Ryan- 41 points- 8 PP goals
CAN----Columbus Blue Jackets- Derek Dorsett- 138 PM
USA--St Louis Blues- Brandon Crombeen- 132 PM- 3 GWG
CAN----Columbus Blue Jackets- Steve Mason- 8 shutouts (leads the league)- 24 wins- .920 SV%
FIN--Nashville Predators- Pekka Rinne- 20 wins- 6 shutouts- .926SV%(leads rookies)