Minor Ex-Leaf News

[Nik]

Figured there should be a spot for minor stuff that didn't need its own thread. So, for instance:

The Flyers will be retiring Lindros' 88:

https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-to-retire-no-88-jersey-of-eric-lindros--philadelphia-flyers/c-290779804

I guess it's nice to see him having patched things up with Philly but man, looking back on that, they treated him badly.

[CarltonTheBear]

Jared Cowen signed a PTO with Colorado.

[Nik]

Jared Cowen signed a PTO with Colorado.

Also Jay McClement in Pittsburgh which...you know, might work.

[Nik]

An interesting article on the recently retired Francois Allaire and whether or not he should be considered for the HHOF:

http://ingoalmag.com/news/francois-allaire-hall-fame-goaltending-world-weighs/

[CarltonTheBear]

Daniel "scored at the exact same pace per game as Zach Hyman despite playing with 4th liners all season long" Winnik gets a PTO from the Wild.

And I'm not even sure he'll get a job there, they've got a lot of forward depth it seems.

[herman]

Daniel "scored at the exact same pace per game as Zach Hyman despite playing with 4th liners all season long" Winnik gets a PTO from the Wild.

And I'm not even sure he'll get a job there, they've got a lot of forward depth it seems.

If he wasn't already under contract with the Caps (derp), I would've liked to get him on a 1 year deal for the 4LW last season.

[Nik]

If he wasn't already under contract with the Caps (derp), I would've liked to get him on a 1 year deal for the 4LW last season.

My dream scenario is signing Winnik to a one year deal every year and trading him for a second round pick.

[herman]

Stephen Desrocher is now a Columbus Blue Jacket.

[Coco-puffs]

Stephen Desrocher is now a Columbus Blue Jacket.

He's on a try out according to Elite Prospects:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/t.php?id=322330

[CarltonTheBear]

Mikhail Grabovski is in Vegas for his physical and wants to play. His agent, Gary Greenstin, says he's "very positive."

— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) September 14, 2017

Hope this works out for Grabo. He missed all of last season with a concussion and struggled with that problem in seasons prior to that as well. He was traded to Vegas prior to the expansion draft along with a 1st and 2nd round pick. He's got 1 year left on his contract.

[Nik]

#NJDevils re Brian Boyle. From team Dr. Michael Farber: Boyle diagnosed with CML. A type of cancer of the bone marrow. Largely treatable.

— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) September 19, 2017

Obviously best of luck to Boyle and his family on this one.

[hockeyfan1]

Sad news indeed, but wishing Boyle all the best in health and strength of spirit in conquering this.  The hockey world lends it's support:

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/hockey-world-sends-support-brian-boyle-cancer-diagnosis/

[herman]

#NJDevils re Brian Boyle. From team Dr. Michael Farber: Boyle diagnosed with CML. A type of cancer of the bone marrow. Largely treatable.

— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) September 19, 2017

Obviously best of luck to Boyle and his family on this one.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jason-blake-knows-well-whats-ahead-brian-boyle/

Friedman's preamble on Jason Blake's experience with the exact same diagnosis was touching.

[herman]

John Mitchell played for #Blackhawks vs. #CBJ in Nationwide on Tuesday. On Wed, Chicago released him from PTO. Thurs, #CBJ sign him to PTO.

— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) September 22, 2017

www.twitter.com/Aportzline/status/911245174973587456

This is pretty amusing.

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jason-blake-knows-well-whats-ahead-brian-boyle/

Friedman's preamble on Jason Blake's experience with the exact same diagnosis was touching.

Thanks for posting this, I thought I was the only one touching myself while reading it.