#Brad McCrimmon

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Sergei embarrasses Smyth - Wings @ Nordiques - Oct. 19, 1991

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in honour of the playoffs, here's one of the dumbest things i've thought up in a while: every series of the first round, titled in the style of "Battle of Alberta" based on something that the teams have in common:

EAST:

Battle of the Sebastian Ahos: no matter what happens, a team with a Sebastian Aho on the roster will move on to the next round

Battle of the Hudson: the Hudson River is the body of water across which Devils and Rangers fans will hurl projectiles at each other during the course of 4-7 games

Battle of the Rats: Brad Marchand vs Matthew Tkachuk while the rest of the league watches with popcorn

Battle of the Same Colour Scheme: I categorically guarantee a team that wears blue and white with a black alternate jersey will win this series

WEST:

Battle of Manitoba: the Brandon Wheat Kings are to Kelly McCrimmon's VGK what the Soo Greyhounds are to Kyle Dubas' Leafs

Battle of Minnesota: it's just so cool to see Jake Oettinger get to play for his home-state Minnesota North Stars

Battle of the Gretzky Trade: if TNT doesn't have him on the broadcast panel for this series then what's the point

Battle of Philipp Grubauer (and Burky!): hey Seattle, where'd you get your big free agent signings from! ...oh? well. this might get awkward.

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Although the legal battle between Ripple and the SEC isn’t officially over, the payments technology company has gone ahead to host a party to celebrate its partial win in court. After the court win, Ripple’s founder and CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on social media a September 29 date for what was called a “Victory Party.” Now that the event has been held, it hasn’t gone without a mark for the XRP community. 🎉 Save the Date 🎉 We’re hosting a community celebration on September 29 in New York City! Stay tuned for more details to come later this week. pic.twitter.com/PlaqPoQcte — Ripple (@Ripple) August 28, 2023 A Sense Of Relief And Validation After years of battling it out against the SEC in court, Ripple finally got some reprieve. While Ripple’s legal troubles aren’t over, the company threw a party. As expected, the party was a lavish one, with many people even queuing to get into the event. Lenny Kravitz, a legendary figure in the world of rock music, gave a performance at the event, which added to the joyous spirit of the occasion. 🎉 Save the Date 🎉 We’re hosting a community celebration on September 29 in New York City! Stay tuned for more details to come later this week. pic.twitter.com/PlaqPoQcte — Ripple (@Ripple) August 28, 2023 Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse gave an impassioned speech at the party, highlighting key points from the legal decision. Garlinghouse took to the stage to deliver a speech which inspired confidence in the XRP community while also acknowledging key personalities in the Ripple team.  Notable individuals recognized included General Counsel at Ripple Stuart Alderoty, Deborah McCrimmon, and CTO David Schwartz. Members of Ripple’s legal team were also appreciated, with names like John Deaton, Jeremy Hogan, and James K. Filan.  XRP market cap currently at $27.5 billion. Chart: TradingView.com Garlinghouse also gave kudos to XRP’s vast community, attributing the success to the faith from its members. “When the going got tough, you guys were so supportive to Ripple, to me. I want to thank all of you,” Garlinghouse said in his speech.  “One thing I think we all learned is that it does take a village to fight a bully and this village beat the bully,” he also said. Major Announcements At The Ripple Party Ripple’s future outlook wasn’t discussed at the event, as the gathering was just for celebration. Before the party even started, Garlinghouse tweeted to give a heads-up regarding any announcements. Ripple, on the other hand, recently backtracked on its intention to acquire the financial organization Fortress Trust. While Ripple’s win on fair notice is important, the SEC’s lawsuit remains ongoing, and the stakes for the broader crypto market remain high. There have also been talks regarding a case settlement. However, many have seen the event as a major milestone for Ripple and XRP. In particular, attendees expressed a sense of relief and validation that the SEC ruling went in Ripple’s favor, even if partially. The Ripple Proper Party was amazing! Thanks Brad G. for the shoutout and truly, “this village beat the bully.” AND it was amazing to meet so many wonderful XRP people – thank you for the kind words and love. pic.twitter.com/ythPm8Wr1L — Jeremy Hogan (@attorneyjeremy1) September 30, 2023

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: 3 Vintage Upper Deck Be A Player Hartford Hockey Collectible Trading Cards.

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R.I.P. to the victims of the September 7, 2011 H.C. Lokomotiv plane crash.

Vitaly Anikeyenko, 24

Mikhail Balandin, 31

Gennady Churilov, 24

Pavol Demitra, 36

Robert Dietrich, 25

Alexander Galimov, 26

Marat Kalimulin, 23

Andrei Kiryukin, 24

Nikita Klyukin, 21

Stefan Liv, 30

Jan Marek, 31

Sergei Ostapchuk, 21

Karel Rachunek, 32

Ruslan Saliej, 36

Maxim Shuvalov, 18

Karlis Skrastins, 37

Pavel Snurnitsyn, 19

Danylo Sobchenko, 20

Ivan Tkachenko, 31

Pavel Trakhanov, 33

Yuri Urychev, 20

Josef Vasicek, 30

Alexander Vasyunov, 23

Oleksandr Vyukhin, 38

Artem Yarchuk, 21

Alexander Karpovtsev, 41

Igor Korolev, 41

Brad McCrimmon, 52

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Remembering today Vitali Anikeyenko, Yuri Bakhvalov, Mikhail Balandin, Alexander Belyayev, Alexander Bryukhin, Gennadi Churilov, Pavol Demitra, Robert Dietrich, Alexander Galimov, Marat Kalimulin, Alexander Kalyanin, Alexander Karpovtsev, Andrei Kiryukhin, Nikita Klyukin, Igor Korolyov, Nikolai Krivonosov, Yevgeni Kunnov, Vyacheslav Kuznetsov, Stefan Liv, Nadezhda Maksumova, Jan Marek, Vladimir Matyushkin, Brad McCrimmon, Sergei Ostapchuk, Vladimir Piskunov, Karel Rachůnek, Ruslan Salei, Yelena Sarmatova, Yelena Shalina, Maxim Shuvalov, Yevgeni Sidorov, Kārlis Skrastiņš, Pavel Snurnitsyn, Daniil Sobchenko, Andrei Solomentsev, Ivan Tkachenko, Pavel Trakhanov, Yuri Urychev, Josef Vašíček, Alexander Vasyunov, Artyom Yarchuk, Igor Zhevelov, Sergei Zhuravlyov, and Andrei Zimin.

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Here’s a nice Saturday bonus: my Homage t-shirt order came in, and it is sweet. On top of that, they threw in a pack of 1991 hockey cards, and I got some good ones: Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, the late Brad McCrimmon, Cliff Ronning, Rob Ramage, Jimmy Carson, good early ’90s hockey guys all around. And the shirt rules, too.

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NHL GMs thankful after 1st face-to-face meetings since March 2020: 'Tremendous value'

NHL GMs thankful after 1st face-to-face meetings since March 2020: ‘Tremendous value’

Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving missed the one-on-one conversations. New Jersey Devils counterpart Tom Fitzgerald didn’t have a chance to learn from his experienced colleagues up close. And Kelly McCrimmon of the Vegas Golden Knights was keen to get to know some new faces. NHL general managers met in person this for the first time in more than 750 days this week. At their last…

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The crypto world recently witnessed a spectacular celebration, known as the “Proper Party,” hosted by Ripple on September 29  in New York City. It was more than just a typical gathering. This event marked a significant milestone – the victory of Ripple over the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a lengthy and closely-watched legal battle.Victory Over the SECThe case at the heart of this celebration revolved around allegations that Ripple had violated US securities laws by selling an unregistered token, XRP. Ripple and the SEC debated whether XRP should be classified as a security for years. It was a high-stakes standoff with implications for Ripple and the cryptocurrency industry.In a landmark decision this year in July, the court ruled that programmatic sales of XRP on third-party exchanges did not constitute security tokens. However, sales directly to institutional investors were deemed as securities.Brad Garlinghouse’s ResponseRipple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, did not hold back in expressing his views on the victory. He fired back at SEC Chair Gary Gensler, stating, “You have to stand up to a bully.” This statement encapsulated the sentiment within the crypto community that this legal win was not just a victory for Ripple but a significant milestone for the entire cryptocurrency industry.Highlights from Brad Garlinghouse’s SpeechDuring his speech at the Proper Party, Garlinghouse acknowledged the global presence of the Ripple community, expressing gratitude to the passionate attendees.Recognition for Key ContributorsGarlinghouse took the opportunity to recognize key figures in Ripple’s journey. Notable individuals included Stuart Alderoty, Deborah McCrimmon, and the legal team at Ripple, with special mentions for Anna Gargano and Deputy General Counsel Sameer Dhond. A well-known CTO of the Ripple community, David Schwartz also acknowledged for his Support to the Community.Acknowledging Ripple’s Larger CommunityBeyond Ripple, Garlinghouse expressed his gratitude to the larger community. He shared his personal story of facing the SEC lawsuit and the crucial support he received from various figures, such as John Deaton, Jeremy Hogan, and James K. Filan.Garlinghouse emphasized the collective effort that led to Ripple’s legal victory, underscoring the strength of the Ripple community. He thanked his family and supporters for their unwavering support.Figures like Jeremy Hogan, known for their involvement in the XRP case, expressed their joy and appreciation for the party’s success. The event even featured a performance by rock legend Lenny Kravitz, adding to the festive atmosphere. The “Proper Party” was more than just an ordinary gathering. It was a celebration of resilience, unity, and triumph over adversity. The event saw attendees from around the world, reflecting the passion and dedication of the crypto community.Speculation and AnticipationAs Ripple celebrated its victory, members of the XRP community speculated about possible announcements from the company. Speculations ranged from a settlement in Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC to an IPO, partnerships with major financial institutions or payment networks, and even XRP Futures contracts.However, not everyone within the XRP community shares the same level of optimism. Some cautioned against overly optimistic expectations and considered the party a celebration of the court’s decision rather than a platform for major announcements.Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, confirmed some of these speculations, fueling anticipation within the crypto community as they eagerly await Ripple’s next move.Ultimately, the “Proper Party” was more than just a celebration; it was a testament to Ripple’s resilience and the crypto community’s strength. As the crypto world continues to evolve, events like these serve as reminders of the significant strides made in the industry and the challenges that lie ahead.Glimpse of Ripple Proper PartyThe Ripple Proper Party was amazing!Thanks Brad G.

for the shoutout and truly, “this village beat the bully.”AND it was amazing to meet so many wonderful XRP people – thank you for the kind words and love. pic.twitter.com/ythPm8Wr1L— Jeremy Hogan (@attorneyjeremy1) September 30, 2023 And as for any “announcement” that people are wondering about, tonight’s event is just a celebration…but I will share my recent addition: pic.twitter.com/q4THzsr4Fp— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) September 29, 2023 !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', ' fbq('init', '887971145773722'); fbq('track', 'PageView');

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CANTLON'S CORNER: WOLF PACK OFF-SEASON REPORT VOLUME 2

BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT - The name of the game this week in hockey is, "Transaction-Time!"  On Tuesday, the New York Rangers made a big move in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blueshirts acquired a right-handed shooting defenseman, Adam Fox, and signed him to a contract on Thursday. The highly-regarded two-way playing Fox couldn’t come to a deal with the Hurricanes, so Fox, who was drafted originally in the third round (66th overall) in 2016 by Calgary was traded in the Doug Hamilton deal. The junior defenseman said he would return for his senior year at Harvard. Then he would be able to go the free agent route since he would be 22 and unsigned next spring. This allowed him under the current CBA to become an unrestricted free agent and seek a deal with any of the other 31 NHL teams.  Carolina opted to make a move now, gaining a second-round pick in this year’s draft from the Rangers and a third rounder in 2020. The third-round pick will be converted to a second-round pick if Fox plays 30 NHL games next season. Fox’s early hockey resume is quite extensive. He had 116 points in 97 games with the Crimson and led the NCAA in points scored. He was a Hobey Baker finalist and played on two US WJC teams, winning gold in 2017 and bronze in 2018. He was a First team All American all three season at Harvard, this season he captured ECAC Player of the Year and Ivy League Player of the Year. He was named the 2019 Walter Brown Award winner as the best American college player in New England and was named Harvard’s John Tudor team MVP for the season. This makes the already defensive slot (presently 18 defensemen as of today) an even more crowded field. Among the blueliners, the Rangers have four making upwards of $4 million plus, which means trades and contract burials are coming. This answers the question on two Group 6 defenseman, John Gilmour and Rob O’Gara, who will more than likely not be resigned come July 1st. Fox, with his newly minted Rangers credentials, will play for Team USA at the upcoming World Hockey Championships in Slovakia. Part of that is because Rangers GM Jeff Gorton is on the US squad’s Advisory panel, and the team's GM is current Rangers assistant GM, and Hartford GM Trumbull native, Chris Drury. The Fox deal was announced last Thursday, and Friday morning the team officially announced that they signed last year’s number one selection, (9th overall) the 6’4 right-winger, Vitali Kravtsov, to a three-year entry-level deal. The 18-year-old, left-handed shooting right-winger played for Traktor Chelyabinsk (Russia-KHL0 and had a very strong WJC in Vancouver/Victoria, BC. Both Kravtsov and Fox will make $925K-NHL/$70K-AHL on their ELC deals. Kravtsov has a European assignment clause in his deal. It might be classified as an anti-Hartford clause. It likely has a pre-determined time frame for him to play in Hartford. If it's exceeded then he could invoke the clause and be assigned to Europe to continue his development. The Rangers announced the signing of Kravtsov in the morning and in the afternoon they made it known they had signed Russian goalie Igor Shestyorkin, 23, a fourth-round (118th overall) pick in 2014. He gets a two-year ELC contract at $925K-NHL/$70K-AHL and he too has the same clause as Kravtsov. Shestyorkin’s (translated American version is Shesterkin) numbers are jaw-dropping, but a word of hockey caution. Russian hockey in the KHL is played differently than the NHL or the AHL. The international ice surface 200 x 100 skews the numbers a bit. That’s not to diminish his obvious talent, but like Alexander Georgiev, he will require an adjustment to the ice surface that is 10 feet shorter. The stats he has are gold-plated. This season, he posted a 24-3-1 record, a KHL record 1.11 GAA, a .953 save percentage with 10 shutouts for SKA St. Petersburg. In his KHL career, his record was 88-16-7 with a 1.68 GAA and 27 shutouts in total and career .935 save percentage. Shestyorkin was a two-time KHL All-Star and captured one KHL Gagarin Cup in 2016-17. There is a chance the trio could start next season in Hartford to make the pro adjustment for possibly a month or two, but the new coaching staff in Connecticut's capital has not been named and it won't until the Rangers announce their new President either at the middle or end of this month. The trio will be at the Rangers post-draft Prospects Camp starting on June 24 at Chelsea Piers in Stamford while the Rangers regular practice facility in Tarrytown, NY is undergoing renovations. No signing is expected for defenseman Yegor Rykov who played for HK Sochi (Russia-KHL) this year and was acquired from the Devils at the trade deadline in the Michal Grabner deal. One other prospect of note is on another goalie, Olof Lindbom (no relation to former Wolf Pack Johan Lindbom) who was drafted in the second-round (39th overall) last year. He will play next season for both Mora IK (Sweden-SHL) and Mora IK J-20 team in the Super Elite junior-level league. Lindbom, now age 18, would be eligible to play for the Sweden WJC team. He played with Djurgarden IF (SHL) and J-20 teams this season but missed most of the year with an injury. He was available for the just completed league championship final which they lost.  AHL CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS Call ups still affect AHL teams even in the playoffs. The Charlotte Checkers whose start their Atlantic Division Final series with Hershey on Friday lost AHL Baz Bastien winner  Alex Nedejlkovic because Carolina’s Petr Mrazek was injured in Game 2 of their series with the Islanders so Nedejlkovic was recalled, Now the Hurricanes now have a commanding three games to none lead in the series. Ex-Pack Dustin Tokarski who will start Game 1 has been his back up and was loaned to Charlotte with the Hurricanes loaning back Josh Wesley on February. Tokarski is likely heading to Sweden next year according to Swedish Hockey News.se,  He is being pursued by four teams in the Swedish Hockey League in Rogle BK, Oskarshamn, Leksands IF and Orebro HK, they are in the hunt. Charlotte recalled goalie Jeremy Helvig Florida (ECHL) to be Tokarski’s backup while they are battling in ECHL Southern Division Finals with Orlando up two games to one. Jake Bean, AHL First Team All-Star defenseman was also recalled with the injury to Hurricanes rearguard Jake Muzzin than seems to be a longer-term injury than Mrazek’s. Hershey recalled goalie Parker Milner (Avon Old Farms) from South Carolina (ECHL). Toronto with a three-goal second captured Game 1 of North Division Final with Cleveland. Jeremey Bracco’s four assists, Trevor Moore two goals and an assist, ex-Pack Chris Mueller’s goal and an assist and defenseman Rasmus Sandin paced the Marlies' efforts. Simsbury’s Tommy Cross had a goal and assist for the Monsters. Toronto reassigned ex-Sound Tiger goalie Eamon MacAdam to Newfoundland (ECHL) currently in the ECHL North Division Finals against Manchester. The Central Division Final between Iowa and Chicago is a good matchup saw the Wolves capture game one as Cody Glass scored the game-winner late in the first overtime for a 3-2 win. AHL regular season MVP Daniel Carr posted two assists to lead the Wolves offense. Iowa’s Gerald Mayhew’s scored his sixth goal of the postseason to pace the Wild offense. Out West in the Pacific Division Final San Diego will take on Bakersfield starting Friday and the Gulls got a nice reinforcing shot for the postseason with #1 Anaheim draft pick Maxime Comtois arrival from Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) who were eliminated in the semifinals by the Halifax Mooseheads in a seven games as they won Game 7 in overtime 2-1. PLAYER & COACHING MOVEMENTS Mathieu Olivier, son of ex-New Haven Knight Simon Olivier, was signed to a two-year, two-way contract by Nashville after a strong season on Milwaukee. The contract is a free agent one-year AHL deal. As we first reported, defenseman Julius Bergman, who played just eight games for the Wolf Pack and who was acquired from Belleville in a trade, will return to Sweden to play with HC Frolunda in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) next year. Ex-New Haven Nighthawk and Ranger, George McPhee, relinquishes his Vegas Golden Knights GM title and has promoted Kelly McCrimmon, the brother of the late Whaler Brad McCrimmon, from assistant GM. McPhee will retain his President title and be overseeing all of the hockey operations all the changes are effective September 1st. In the German DEL Championship finals Adler Mannheim knocked off EHC Munich is six games. On the victorious side, the Eagles featured ex-Sound Tiger Mark Katic, Ben Smith (Avon/Westminster Prep), ex-Wolf Pack’s Luke Adam and Chad Kolarik. Adam is heading to Dusseldorfer EG next year and Kolarik is heading to Austria and EC Salzburg (Austria-EBEL). EHC Munich featured former CT Whale John Mitchell who after three years with the team announced his retirement from pro hockey at the conclusion of the playoffs. Ex-Wolf Pack, Evgeni Grachev, leaves Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg (Russia-KHL) to Avangard Omsk (Russia-KHL) next season. Ex-Pack Malte Stromwall leaves KooKoo (Finland-FEL) for HK Sochi (Russia-KHL). Ex-Wolf Pack and Sound Tiger Andrew Rowe leaves Mora IK (Sweden-SEL) for SC Rapperswil-Jona (Switzerland-LNA). The Swedish LeMat Trophy final is over with HC Frolunda Indians winning the title with 4-2 series-clinching win Thursday at home over Djurgarden IF. HC Frolunda won all their playoff games at homes. The team features captain Joel Lundqvist, the twin brother of Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, and ex-Sound Tiger Rhett Rakhshani. Ex-Pack Carl Klingberg re-signs with EV Zug (Switzerland-LNA) for next year. Ex-Sound Tiger and Canadian Olympic goalie, Kevin Poulin, is likely to be leaving Eisbaren Berlin (Germany-DEL) for Cologne (Germany-DEL). Ex-Sound Tiger Sebastian Collberg heads from Timra IK (Sweden-SHL) to EC Graz (Austria-EBEL) for 2019-20. Ex-Wolf Pack/CT Whale Andrew Yogan goes from HC Innsbruck (Austria-EBEL) to Alba Valon (Hungary-EBEL). Ex-Sound Tiger Tyler McNeeley departs from SC Bietighein-Bissen (Germany DEL-2) for Tolzer Lowen (Germany DEL-2). Jared Mudryk, the last member of the first Danbury Trashers team (UHL) team that is still playing active, played with ECDC Memmingen (Germany Division-3). He has announced his retirement. That leaves Jean-Michel Daoust from the second Trashers team as the only one left playing. He split this season with three teams, Thetford Mines and St. Jerome (LNAH) and a new six-team senior league that popped up this season, Vaudreuil (OASHL). Not until November when the Canadian senior hockey season begins will we know if Daoust will be the last Trasher to play or will share the honor with Mudryk. In the Czech Elite League (CEL) Final HC Ocelari Trinec captured just their second ever CEL title beating HC Liberec four games to two winning Game 6 by the score of 4-2. HC Kladno, led by 47-year-old Jaromir Jagr, won the relegation round and will be promoted to the CEL from Division 2 level. In the IIHF Division Group-A tourney underway in Kazakhstan, a few familiar names abound on some of the six teams. South Korea has an assistant coach former Ranger Sergei Nemchinov, while the head man was the Olympic team head coach, Jim Paek, Belarus has former New Haven Nighthawk Andrei Kovalev as an assistant coach and Lithuanian head coach is former Ranger player and Islanders assistant coach and NHL player, Daniel Lacroix. The World Championship that starts in Slovakia saw Canada name former CT Whale Jonathan Marchessault to the team along with Sean Couturier, the son of former New Haven Nighthawk, Sylvain Couturier. Team Sweden added William Nylander, the son of ex-Whaler/Ranger Michael Nylander. Some more AHL’ers head to Europe. Jakub Jerebek San Antonio leaves for Vityaz Podolsk (Russia-KHL) and Axel Holmstrom officially leaves Grand Rapids for HV71 (Sweden-SHL). Goalie Eddie Lack of Binghamton is according Swedish Hockey News close to signing a deal with Leksands IF (Swede-SHL) and former Ranger Josh Jooris is expected to leave Toronto (AHL) for HC Lausanne (Switzerland-LNA). That makes 10 players so far to leave for Europe and there will be more to come. UCONN get another college commit in Russian Yan Kuznetsov who played for Sioux City (USHL) for this coming fall. Stefan Miklakos is leaving Avon Old Farms (CTPREP) to play juniors for the Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) and will be at Army (AHA) in 20-21. Zach Tonelli, the youngest son of Islander great John Tonelli, and who plays at Taft Prep in Watertown, announced a commit to Brown University (ECACHL) for 20-21. Colby Audette, from the Lewiston/Auburn (ME) Nordiques (NA3HL) commits to the brand new Albertus Magnus College (NESCAC) program that starts in New Haven in the fall. He is no relation to the former NHL player Donald or his son Daniel who plays in Laval. Emmett Powell, from Milton Academy (MAPREP) commits to Wesleyan University (NESCAC) located in Middletown. Brady Berard, the son of former UCONN assistant coach (AHA years) David Berard (Holy Cross AHA head coach) announced his commit to Providence College (HE) in 2022-23 at the age of 15. He is expected to attend Mt. St. Charles (RIPUB) next year. Another quartet of college players signed pro deals. Peter Krieger from the University of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC) heads to Vasterviks IK (Sweden-Allsvenskan) and teammate Parker MacKay also goes from the two-time defending national champion University Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC). He signs with Texas (AHL), Mario Ferraro leaves UMASS-Amherst (HE) signs with San Jose (NHL/AHL) and Sasha Larocque Ohio State (Big 10) signs with Colorado (AHL). That makes 169 Division I players who signed pro deals and a total of 193 collegians at all levels to sign pro deals in the US and Europe. Andrew Gaus (Taft Prep) has completed his Yale degree but will be a graduate transfer and play next year with Colorado College Tigers (NCHC) joining him as a fellow grad transfer will be goalie Ryan Ruck of Northeastern (HE). Cam MacDonald of the Selects Academy at South Kent Prep is heading to Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) in the fall. Read the full article

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Ripple vs Plaintiff: Judge reassigned, Victory for Ripple?

The ongoing case between plaintiff Vladi Zakinov and defendants Ripple Labs, XRP II, CEO Brad Garlinghouse and 25 other unnamed faces has seen recent development. On 22nd August , the Superior Court of the State of California has reassigned the case to Judge Richard H. DuBois after considering Ripple’s request to replace Judge Marie S. Weiner.

Vladi Zakinov filed the case days after the Ryan Coffey case came into light. Zakinov’s allegations revolve around the fact that XRP tokens are security that are controlled by Ripple. The complaint was filed in January this year. The below image reveals the summary of the complaint filed.

Summary of the action | Source: Twitter

Furthermore, the plaintiff accuses that Ripple and other unnamed involved in the case did not register XRP token when being offered or sold. He further accused that the defendants in question made false statements which increased the price of XRP. The price manipulation resulted in greater profits for the defendants he claimed.

A statement issued by the spokesperson after the complaint was filed stated that Ripple does not acknowledge any of the claims made in the lawsuit. The spokesperson also stated that the allegations are just an example of an extortionist seeking an opportunity which lacks merit.

As the case advanced, on 16th August, Ripple filed for Judge Marie S. Weiner to be disqualified from the case. Senior Counsel for Ripple, Deborah McCrimmon backed Ripple’s decision by stating that Ripple will not be able to receive a fair trial before Judge Weiner.

Deborah McCrimmon’s filing | Source: Twitter

Considering Ripple’s argument, Presiding Judge of Superior Court, Susan I. Etizadi has passed an order to reassign the case to Judge Richard H. DuBois.

The Superior Court’s order | Source: Twitter

Post the announcement the Ripple community has shown a lot of excitement as some believe that this could be a winning situation for Ripple.

Twitterati Leonidas says:

“On August 22nd the case was reassigned to Judge Richard H. DuBois. Another small victory for @Ripple after the Coffey case removal”

Rico Suave tweeted:

“I’m confused; what was the perceived bias the judge had? Anyway, glad they got the judge changed.”

Another Twitter user PonderJaunt said:

“I wonder on which grounds the defendants attorney would have argued the judge should be recused. Perhaps based on the private holdings of the judge or parties with access to the judges ruling process? Or was there bias established by the court during the complex arguments?”

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Where Every Player Played During The 1994-95 NHL Lockout: Hartford

Didn't Play: Andrew Cassels, Darren Turcotte, Steven Rice, Paul Ranheim, Jimmy Carson, Robert Kron, Adam Burt, Pat Verbeek, Glen Wesley, Chris Pronger, Jocelyn Lemieux, Mark Janssens, Brian Glynn, Kevin Smyth, Kelly Chase, Rory Daniels, Sean Burke, Brad McCrimmon, Oleksandr Hodyniuk, Jeff Reese & Jim Sandlak; Jr.

Liiga: Geoff Sanderson (Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho)

Czech Extraliga: František Kučera (H.K. Sparta Praha)

Russian IHL: Andrei Nikolishin (K.K. Dynamo Moscow)

AHL: Ted Drury (Springfield Falcons)

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20 Fantasy Hockey Thoughts

Every Sunday, we'll share 20 Fantasy Thoughts from our writers at DobberHockey. These thoughts are curated from the past week's ‘Daily Ramblings’.

Writers: Michael Clifford, Ian Gooding, Cam Robinson, and Dobber

  1. This year’s free agent crop is one absolutely loaded with talent. Aside from Mark Stone, names like Erik Karlsson, Sergei Bobrovsky, Artemi Panarin, Matt Duchene, Joe Pavelski, and Jeff Skinner top the list, and that’s discounting guys like Alex Edler and Jordan Eberle.

Stone is one of the few players I suspect will be on the move at or before the trade deadline and that means there’s a lot of interest in his future both for the balance of this season and next year.

Let’s set aside the balance of this year for a second. One reason Stone’s UFA contract should be fascinating is that he’s truly one of the best wingers on the planet. Are there enough GMs who view him as such that there will be a bidding war? He has 105 points in his last 98 games, so his offense has started to show through over the last couple seasons.

Stone may not be a coveted fantasy asset like Brad Marchand or Vladimir Tarasenko but he’s similar in real-world talent. He should see north of $8-million a year. How much further will depend on how general managers value him which is, in a nerdy-ish kind of way, exciting. (jan3)

  2. Where’s the clamoring for John Gibson as MVP this year? All the usual names like Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, and Nikita Kucherov are constantly brought up. What about Gibson? Night after night through two months of the 2018-19 season this guy was getting bombarded and he kept this team in and around a playoff spot. He deserves serious Hart consideration. (jan1)

  3. I guess six goals and nine points in seven games isn’t enough to keep you on an NHL roster anymore. At least it wasn’t for Brandon Pirri, who was sent to the AHL on Friday. No, it doesn’t make sense on the surface. But Max Pacioretty returned from injured reserve on Friday and Pirri was waiver-exempt (had not been on an NHL roster for 10 games or 30 consecutive days), while other options for demotion weren’t.

That’s the cap world for you, and maybe even an example of the difference between how an NHL roster and your fantasy team are constructed.

  4. Golden Knights assistant GM Kelly McCrimmon has said “he’ll (Pirri) be back.” For now, you’re probably safe to drop Pirri, unless you have generous bench space. It sounds like he’ll be the first player recalled in the event of another injury, so we might not have to wait very long to see him again. Must be nice to be the Vegas Golden Knights and accumulate this much depth. (jan5)

  5. David Rittich returned to the net Saturday after a brief injury absence, stopping 32 of 34 shots in a 3-2 win over the Flyers. You probably know by now that Rittich has been by far the better Flames’ goalie. If the Flames are to continue their stay at the top of the Western Conference, it’s imperative that they play the hot hand instead of the guy with the higher salary in Mike Smith. (jan6)

  6. An update from the Flyers states that goaltender Brian Elliott may return before the end of January, or pre-All Star break. With that said, as long as Carter Hart remains healthy and gives the Flyers a chance to win every night, he’s not leaving the starters’ role. (jan1)

  7. The way goalies have been dropping like flies, not only will Flyers’ recent waiver-wire acquisition Mike McKenna suit up again in the NHL this season, but he’ll become somewhat fantasy relevant at some point. It may be with the Flyers, but it could just as well be with another team. If you don’t believe me, then I bet the injury-ravaged (at least in net) Leafs would have picked him up off waivers had the Flyers passed on him. (jan5)

  8. Dougie Hamilton, nice to finally see you in the boxscore. Hamilton’s goal and assist last Thursday were his first points since (looks way down the game log) December 5. That was 11 games without a point. Even with the point drought coming to an end, there are still signs that it’s not going to happen for Hamilton in Carolina. He’s still on the second-unit power play behind Justin Faulk and of late has often played under 20 minutes.

I know there are plenty of defensemen with good offensive numbers that play less than 20 minutes per game but, from a fantasy perspective, Hamilton is simply not being used enough by the Canes to be effective in points leagues relative to other options. Yes, I can see that he had comparable ice time numbers in Calgary, but minutes and opportunities matter if you’re looking for reasons that his production is way down.

I know I’ve banged the drum on Hamilton in the past, but I’m currently in sell mode when it comes to his stock, having just traded him away in one single-season league. (jan4)

  9. I know that it can take years before we determine the real winner of a trade. But when you factor in Noah Hanifin and Elias Lindholm, can we declare Calgary the early winner of the offseason trade with Carolina?

Calgary has Hanifin and Lindholm, who has already established a career high in points in half a season. For Carolina, Hamilton  has struggled mightily, while Micheal Ferland has cooled off (just one goal since November 21). Carolina also received prospect Adam Fox in the deal, so there’s still time for this deal to be more favorable for the Hurricanes. (jan6)

  10. In Friday’s Ramblings, I mentioned Jared Spurgeon and his ice time with Matt Dumba out of the lineup. Hopefully you’ve noticed, as Spurgeon is really heating up. With two goals on Saturday, Spurgeon now has three goals and five points over his last two games. Spurgeon hadn’t taken advantage of the situation scoring-wise until those last two games, but he’s been an absolute minute muncher since Dumba’s injury, averaging just over 26 minutes per game since December 18. (jan6)

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11. Tyler Seguin scored both Stars’ goals in their 2-1 overtime win over Washington on Friday. Seguin now has goals in back-to-back games and points in four consecutive games for a total of six points since the CEO’s abrasive comments one week ago. Maybe the comments have lit a fire under Seguin. (jan5)

  12. A day after being named to the Pacific Division All-Star team, Elias Pettersson left Thursday’s game against Montreal with a lower-body injury. At first glance, I thought it seemed like a fairly innocent play. You can see Pettersson’s leg bend in a way that it shouldn’t. But then you can also see Jesperi Kotkaniemi pulling Pettersson to the ice while getting his legs in the way. It should have been a two-minute penalty, but whatever.

As a Canucks’ fan, I will say optics-wise that I’m not as angry about this incident as I was about the Mike Matheson chokeslam that cost the Panthers’ defenseman two games and sidelined Petey with a concussion. As long as Pettersson is embarrassing opponents, he’s going to have a target on his back for some physical payback. (jan4)

The Calder Trophy favorite has been diagnosed with a slight MCL sprain in his knee. This injury typically requires 1-2 weeks of recovery. (jan6)

  13. Even with 33 goals and 66 points, 2017-18 was seen as a down year for Vladimir Tarasenko. He had been battling through injuries and the St. Louis power play didn’t do him any favors, but some (present company included) were excited for a turnaround for the 2018-19 season. Things haven’t gone as planned, though, as he has just 11 goals and 23 points in 38 games. It’s been a brutal first half for him.

It’s also been a brutal first half for the Blues as they find themselves scrambling to stay out of the league’s cellar. The team making its way to the playoffs seems like a far-fetched idea. What if Tarasenko doesn’t turn his season around in the second half? We’re talking about a guy who had established himself as one of the top wingers in the league over a three-year span and then will have had back-to-back poor seasons on a team that missed the playoffs. What does management do?

It seems unfathomable to trade an elite talent like Tarasenko coming off a bad year (or two) while secured to a very team-friendly contract. Then again, we thought the same thing about Taylor Hall. I’m excited to see what Tank does in the second-half of the 2018-19 season, but more importantly, what his future holds in 2019-20 and beyond. (jan3)

  14. Alex Ovechkin is turning down the opportunity to play in this year’s All Star Game, opting instead to just take the week to rest. With the rules the league put in place years ago, that means Ovechkin will have to miss a game either directly before or directly after the ASG itself.

Given the playoff run last year, his age, and the team’s expectations for another deep run this year, I can’t really blame him. He’s given us some of the best All Star Game moments over the last decade, he’s earned a weekend off. (jan3)

  15. No change in Corey Crawford’s status according to ’Hawks coach Jeremy Colliton. I suppose no chance is better than worsening, but in the leagues where I have Crawford on my roster, I’m operating as if he won’t return this year. This is a scary situation. Let’s just hope he comes out of this ok as a person, let alone return to the ice. (jan3)

  16. David Pastrnak is back on pace for a triple-digit campaign. The 22-year-old is as elite an asset as you can find outside of the Connor McDavid-bin.

Meanwhile, linemate Patrice Bergeron has nine points in seven games since returning from five weeks off. His 1.38 points-per-game are eighth-best in the league. He’s on pace to shatter most of his offensive career-highs. I’ll resume my campaign to get him Hart trophy votes. (jan2)

  17. I thought the Hitch hiring would be great for Oilers’ goalies but that clearly hasn’t been the case for the past three weeks. Whether you decide to sell high on Mikko Koskinen depends on how much faith you have in the Oilers as a team. Given the Oilers’ track record and personnel, I wouldn’t hold out too much hope. (jan6)

  18. Viktor Arvidsson has 12 goals and 18 points in 19 games on the season. He’s just another example of the fourth-year-breakout and gaudy offensive totals this year. Don't sleep on Viktor. (jan2)

  19. Mackenzie Blackwood is getting his chance because the main guy is injured. And he’s off to a hot start. Chalk it up to adrenalin. But unlike with Carter Hart, Blackwood has already been a pro for two seasons. He can make the jump without it being called ‘too soon’. He has a chance.

Keith Kinkaid has been great up until the last month and is not a future starter. He doesn’t seem to be as great with a heavier workload. To me, last year’s 41 games were about the max for him, which is more of a 1B type of guy.

It’s hard to say if Blackwood is any different because his pro career has been thus far been limited to 37 games in a season at most. This was supposed to be the year where they tweak him up to 45 or 50 in Binghamton, and then we would get a clear picture. But with Cory Schneider sidelined for who knows how long, I guess we’ll see if right away if Blackwood can handle it.

I like Blackwood’s situation for the long term because Kinkaid’s contract is up soon and Schneider’s career could take another year or so to get on track (Roberto Luongo recently noted that his type of hip surgery took a couple of years to get everything back to normal). By that time, he’ll have just two years left on his contract and with Blackwood filling in during the interim, perhaps he steals the job by then. (dec30)

  20. I’ll have to admit that I was not buying into a potential bounce-back for Zach Parise. Yet, if you took a flier on him in the later rounds of your draft, you’ve been handsomely rewarded. With a goal and two assists on Saturday, Parise has nine points (4g-5a) and a plus-7 over his last five games, along with a point-per-game pace of 38 points in 39 games.

After declining returns for three consecutive seasons together with numerous injuries, Parise should be considered a candidate for comeback player of the year. He’s on pace for 80 points but I’m thinking that 70 points is more realistic and within reach. That target of 70 points would represent a career high for his time with the Wild. (jan6)

  Have a good week, folks!!

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