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An eventful day in Springfield
Jonathan Willis
August 12 2008 08:03PM
The Springfield Falcons had an extremely busy day signing four forwards and a defenceman.
Ryan Huddy, the son of Oilers assistant coach Charlie is a 5'9", 180lb center who will turn 25 on the 28th, spent four years at Bemidji State University, and had a fairly successful college career as a playmaker. He recorded 23 goals and 56 assists over 105 games. Huddy spent the past two seasons in a second-tier German league. I'd be shocked if he played above the ECHL level.
Marc-Andre Bernier was selected 60th overall in 2003 by the Vancouver Canucks, directly before Maxim Lapierre and David Backes (who was recently handed a $2.5-million/year offer sheet by the Canucks). Bernier scored 29 goals in 2002–03, and then 27 in 2003–04 and 2004–05 in the QMJHL; that's called static progression. In 39 AHL games with Manitoba, Bernier's put up a total of two points—he's like J-F Jacques, but he has trouble adjusting from the ECHL to the AHL. The good news is that he's scored at a decent clip for the Victoria Salmon Kings, and should be a nice addition to Stockton's roster. He's 6'3", 218lbs, and at one point looked like a goal scorer.
Cory Urquhart was also selected in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft; 40th overall, by Montreal (five picks ahead of Patrice Bergeron). He's had an interesting career, scoring very, very well at the ECHL level, and looked okay in brief stints with the Hamilton Bulldogs. Last year he spent time in Hamilton, with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, and bizarrely with the Arizona Sundogs of the CHL. At this point, the offensive forward could use a decent season in the AHL, and he may have the ability to force his way on to the Springfield roster.
Luke Lynes is the youngest of the four; in 2006, Washington took a chance on him 122nd overall, but never offered him a contract. It wasn't exactly surprising; after scoring 34 goals and 62 points in 2005–06, by 2007–08 he managed 21 goals and 64 points. He also appeared in two games for Stockton in 2007–08, which is probably where he'll end up next season.
Ryan Constant is the defenceman; he spent three seasons with the OCN Blizzard of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, and in his final season he had 253 penalty minutes in 57 games. He's been a reasonable enforcer at the ECHL level, but even there he's only managed five goals in 119 games, so there really isn't much in the way of offensive upside to speak of. He'll add a physical element to Stockton's blueline.
Cory Urquhart has the best odds of playing for Springfield; beyond that, these players will help out in Stockton, but all are young enough that they could have decent AHL careers, and may even get a shot at a cup of coffee at the NHL level.
August 13 2008, 10:19AM
More on Brule please......please....PLEASE! I can't stand anymore Sundin talk, gimme something Oiler...
More on Brule please……please….PLEASE! I can't stand anymore Sundin talk, gimme something Oiler…
It's coming, it's coming... until then, just read about Cory Urquhart ;)
August 13 2008, 11:07AM
This is the last time we commit to a 15 part series that requires statsitical analysis, interviews, research and learning cantonese.
It's coming!
August 13 2008, 08:27PM
This is what I've always hoped a farm team could do for the Oilers system. Springfield is an opportunity to sign players who have fallen through the cracks and allow the Oilers brass to analyze their talents without having to commit one of their precious 50 contracts.
Vancouver's had it for years with my hometown Manitoba Moose, and it's provided them with some great finds over the years. Names like Alex Burrows, Rick Rypien and Nathan McIver come immediately to mind as players who worked hard enough on an AHL contract to garner an NHL deal. Up-and-comers from within the system like Bieksa, Raymond, Kesler, Edler and Bourdon(RIP) all got to where they are now under the guidance of the Moose.
We've got a better farm team than the lowly Canucks right?...Right???
If nothing else, Bernier replenishes our quota of hyphenated French-named prospects.
Does Stockton need more muscle? They're already gonna have Bendfeld. Are things that rough in the ECHL?


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Why does Hollywood hate RealDVD so much? Here's a hint: it has nothing to do with piracy and everything to do with controlling innovation.
Earlier this week, a district court in San Francisco extended the temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking RealNetworks' distribution of its RealDVD software, at least until a full-dress preliminary injunction hearing can be held sometime in late November. Although reporters have done a good job reporting on the hearing, they have not answered a more basic question: why does Hollywood care so much about RealDVD in the first place?
Earlier this week, the motion picture industry sued RealNetworks over its RealDVD software. The MPAA companies also asked for an immediate temporary restraining order (TRO) to block Real from distributing the product, which allows consumers to copy their DVDs onto their personal computers for later playback.
There are many obvious reasons why this is a short-sighted and futile gesture by the studios (as Jon Healey of the L.A. Times points out), but let's focus just on the fatal flaws in their legal theory. (We've posted the key legal documents, including TRO briefs, for those who want to read them and form their own opinions.)
Real Networks has received quite a bit of attention thanks to the launch of its Real DVD software, designed to allow people to copy their DVDs to their hard drives for later playback. (Why is that a big deal? Because Hollywood DVDs are encrypted with CSS, and if you decrypt them without permission, the motion picture industry's lawyers may come a-callin'.)
In an important ruling handed down yesterday, a federal district court threw out a copyright infringement suit brought by adult video producer Io Group against Veoh, concluding that the video hosting site qualifies for the DMCA safe harbor. The ruling should be required reading for the executives of every "Web 2.0" business that relies on "user-generated content."
Public Knowledge, joined by EFF as well as the Consumer Federation of America, the Digital Freedom Campaign, the Media Access Project, the New America Foundation and U.S. PIRG, yesterday filed an opposition [PDF] to the MPAA's FCC petition seeking a waiver of the ban against selectable output controls (SOC) (we have an explanation of what a "selectable output control" is on our Digital Video issue page).
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Employees who are telework-ready and were scheduled to telework today must work the whole day or request leave, according to OPM, "or a combination of both, in accordance with their agency's policies and procedures, subject to any applicable collective bargaining requirements."
Unless otherwise directed by their agencies, emergency employees must report to their worksites on time.
January retirement numbers fall short of dire, post-election predictions.
January retirement numbers fall short of dire, post-election predictions.
In addition to the Washington area closures, the Federal Executive Board in Baltimore has closed agencies in that region.
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Jeff Goodwin
Sadly, I attribute this to the dumbing down of America to meet the lowest common denominator. People just don't care about issues any more complicated than who's going to win American Idol
The average American can't even find Afghanistan on a map, much less understand why we have soldiers there. They don't even try to dumb down something like Pelosi's accusations and if any right winger brings up the felonies of the left, they get called 'the undrugged few' or worse.
The average American can't find their home state on a US map, can't name their US Senators, a Justice of SCOTUS and likely has no clue about political issues, yet they are allowed to vote. Thats scary.
Bob Gutermuth
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cave canem...beware of the dog
Richard Halstead (halst001 at yahoo.com)
What is the task of reason?Is there no room for reasoned people to disagree?
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Gen 1:1 NKJV)... 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. (John 1:1-4NKJV)
No evolution, no monkey ancestors, no big bang!
Julie, he looks more outrageous than outraged, what a clown!
Only Al Sharpton could get busted for trying to setup a Crack deal before becoming the spokesperson for his people. Oh, and lets don't forget the Tawanna Brawley scandel!
""President Trump was a chaos candidate and apparently intends to be a chaos president. Stability, it would seem, is out the window. The White House will lie without hesitation when it serves its perceived interest." The American Conservative


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ESPN Raiders reporter Paul Gutierrez believes Denarius Moore is "squarely on the roster bubble" in Oakland.
49ers signed DT Earl Mitchell to a four-year, $16 million contract.
The Buffalo News' Vic Carucci passes along "a lot of buzz" that the 49ers could draft Alabama ILB Reuben Foster with the No. 2 overall pick.
The Buffalo News' Vic Carucci considers DT Kyle Williams' roster spot "extremely vulnerable."
Coach Mike Mularkey said the Titans' starting running back job will not be opened to competition for 2017.
Rob Gronkowski (back) said he will "for sure" be ready to play Week 1.
Chiefs signed RB C.J. Spiller.
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Big, fast lines call for the added protection of Fox Racing's Bomber Bike Gloves.
Any biker who has ever cut a corner a little too tight a clipped a tree with their hand will appreciate the Fox Racing Bomber Bike Glove's burly polycarbonate knuckle protection. Designed for freeride and downhill bikers, these beefy gloves also include double-layered Pittards leather palms to increase their resistance to grip abrasion and sliding crashes.
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Fox Racing
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If Batman was a biker...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Large
I love these gloves. I bought them for chilly weather riding and also to protect my hands from snagging trees that are too close to the trail. I recently upgrade bikes and the handlebars are a bit wider which has caused me to clip more trees than I'd like to admit. Now that I'm wearing these gloves my hands are protected and I feel like I can continue to push hard through the trails.
Other than that, the gloves fit nice, and are reinforced where they need to be. The should hold up to season after season of abuse just like all my previous Fox gloves have done.
knuckles of steal ,I mean carbon !
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
These turned my weak hands into some indestructible branch bashers. They offer some of the best protection I have found throughout the gloves I have used and do not restrict hand movement or feel super "padded"
Sizing is right on point
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Large
I have used one pair of these gloves for nearly six years. Yes, that's right. I bought them in a L in a little shop in Indiana. I've ridden them in Texas summers, Moab winter/spring, and every season in Wyoming. I'm a teacher and I spend most of my summer on my bike riding aggressive All-Mountain trails and granite filled XC so they've taken their due punishment.
My gloves fit pretty snug-but that could be from years of sweat and washing now. The polycarbonate knuckles have never bothered me and cradle my knuckles perfectly enough I don't think I would prefer separate knuckle protection. I ride 820mm bars and the 'knuckle duster' has saved me some skin plenty of times. When the polycarbonate plates does its job, the impact/abrasion is mitigated without any discomfort to the hard (obviously I'm not talking about hard falls directly to the hand & wrist). The leather in the palms is strong and shows little signs of wearing out.
I've had no issues with the stitching on my gloves nor the Velcro. The palms are double stitched and the majority of the rest of the glove is single stitched but I have yet to notice any fraying or blown seams. This makes me wonder if there aren't some cheap counterfeit products floating around...
Let's talk about breathability. They're made of pittards leather and polycarbonate. I don't know of much leather that "breathes well" and these are no different. If this is your only glove (like me) and you're wearing them on an 85+ degree bike ride it's going to be hot--just like the rest of you and your sweaty gear. I've ridden these soaked through with sweat and the only issue that arises is the tacky tips on the index and middle finger no longer stick. When dry, these tips stick like 5.10 rubber on pins.
Sizing: find them in a store and try them on if you're worried about the fit. Or buy them here and return them if you don't like the fit (backcountry has truly amazing customer service) but don't down-rate the glove just because it didn't fit right the first time. They're gloves-expect less sensitivity and a light loss of dexterity--they're called "bomber" for a reason and if you're looking for light, breathable, excessively tactile these aren't going to make you happy. If you need something you can wear and beat to hell-you'll love these.
All of that said, it's time to buy a new pair. Why? Well because these ones smell so damn bad. I wash them and one ride in they smell like an unholy abomination again. So they'll be retired to the emergency bike gear box in the truck. Yup, the smell is that bad. But considering they're still functionally sound and have endured the abuse they have, I will without doubt buy the same pair again.
For the record-I've never been unimpressed with Fox quality.
Pretty Durable
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
My first set of these gloves I used almost daily for nearly a year. These aren't designed to be skin tight. If they are, they'll probably start splitting at the webbing between the index finger and thumb.
I'm on my second set since in three years. This pair tore near the velcro from being put on and taken off so much, but they still work fine.
I will likely get another pair eventually.
Fox Racing Bomber Gloves
Knuckles don't fit
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I wanted some burly gloves for downhill MTB and thought these would be great. They are very solid, double layer palm and has that extra knuckle protection, but the latter is also their downfall. The glove size was right, however I must have wider knuckles than they think a small size hand should have because after one day in the bike park my knuckles were raw from rubbing against the plastic protection since they did not fit exactly into the mold. Would be great for those whose knuckles fit! Same thing happened to my boyfriend who had to return his.
Raw knuckles here too! Got used to them after a couple rides but on all day rides they are not my go to gloves!
Wholesome bar banging
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I bought these for a little more protection during Crit races. I've wore them a couple times and love em. My Girlfriend even crashed in them during her Crit race with no damage to her fingers or knuckles!!
awesome gloves
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I use these for aggressive trail and park riding and they have held up after several months of use and some hard crashes. Snug but comfortable fit. Some of the best gloves I've tried. Only downside: hot in the summer.
Love it!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I like this gloves, they fit well, (although at first i thought they were tight) nope wear it a bit before you decide to ship it back. They are perfect, so far it got like 85 here and my hands never got so hot. Last week on Kingdom Trails I fell once on them OMG if I didn't have them I'd get a nice road rash on my right palm. It protects well.
Excellent gloves
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Took a hard fall and they did the job well of protecting my hands from severe road rash. The fit is perfect almost like having no gloves.
One step short of great
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Bought these gloves to ride the rocky trails of western Colorado. These would be great except for the fact that the piece made to protect the knuckles is one solid piece vs a piece for every knuckle. Hands and knuckles move in your glove when you ride...the knuckle protectors should move too. All of my knuckles are uncomfortable shortly into a ride.
I'll be returning these for something more functional.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
These are heavy duty gloves. Perfect for DH or some flowy trail. I don't use them if I am XC or climbing because they don't vent well, and don't have the greatest flexibility if I am in and out of bags/pockets/phone/etc. They protect if you lay down the bike and use your hand to catch you, or if you get to close to a branch.
good gloves
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
the size and fit seem pretty good. worth the price.
Fox Racing Bomber Gloves
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Having had to contend with slippery-when-wet crosswalk paint, trolley car tracks, and wide, metal bridge spans and having wiped out a couple of times, I needed gloves with knuckle protection.
My mountain bike gloves with thick padding on the back of the fingers and hands are threadbare. I could not pull on or off XL Oakley gloves because the openings were too small. Most important, the gloves knuckle protection, made up of rubber rings, seemed only to be cosmetic.
My hand fits XL North Face, EMS, etc. winter gloves with some space for warm air circulation. Mountain Bike gloves, however, should be snugger for most riders to operate shifters, brake levers, and bells.
Fox XLRacing Bomber Gloves are easy to pull on and off and made even easier thanks to the velcro strap on the back of the cuff. The knuckle protection is actually some type of hard plastic integrated into the glove material.
The cosmetics are more subtle than the Oakleys, especially with the brand name, but make the glove look pretty sharp. To be nit-picky, they should have added some color to the knuck plastic so you can seem.
These gloves feel secure on the grips and allow you to move your fingers easily. They are also snug enough at the finger tips to depress, with a bit of effort, rubber buttons on your lights, convenient as the temps drop.
I have used these gloves already in temperatures as low as 34F (plus "bike wind chill") and they provide enough of a wind block to keep my hands comfortable.
Having had two new gloves and an older pair to compare, I can confidently say that Fox beats Oakley for function, comfort, cosmetics, and design. Both gloves are snug and the material fairly thin. The knuckle protection on the Fox glove is serious, but hopefully, I will never have to find out on the bike or at a bar to prove my testosterone level is high. In fact, I may order another pair as the snows will come soon.
Like the description says they are bomber! Pretty tough and so far and no issues yet.
Almost Bombproof.
These gloves are great for protecting the digits. Only issue I have is there is a couple of panels on the outside edge of the hand that are put together with some kind of adhesive that is coming loose on my right hand. Other than that, I would highly recommend!
all around solid
these are the best gloves I have owned for MTB. They are durable and provide maximum protection all while still keeping fairly cool. I was surprised to find they used leather on the upper and the double stitched palm was icing on the cake. Definitely recommend these. For everyone that has fitment questions, order in your regular size. They are spot on.
I love these things. awesome protection and a nice fit.
only down sides is that the hard plastic can get a bit annoying before you get em worn in. and the lack of air ventilation makes your hands sweat.
all in all if you value awesome protection and grip get a pair!
Solid gloves
If your are downhilling or freeriding and value protection, I cant imagine a glove offering anything more. These are heavy and very hot in warm weather, but they will protect your hands. Entire glove is heavy and the shells on the outside wil save your knuckles. They look a bit bulky but when they are on you dont even feel any of the armour on the outside.
These are tough gloves
The only thing stopping me from giving these super tough gloves 5 stars is the rubber stripping on a couple of fingers has started coming off. It's just cosmetic, not a functional issue.
These gloves performed well for me in a 12 hour downhill race. I went down on a snowy gravel road at 40 mph and slid a good ways on one hand. The tough leather palm held up and kept me from turning my hand into hamburger.
I've taken a couple of hard shots to the knuckle area and no damage. The protection has held up well. I would recommend these to anyone looking for some serious hand protection. They look pretty sharp, too.


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Leinster moved to the top of the PRO12 standings after seeing off previous tournament leaders Glasgow 22-17 on Saturday.
Leinster moved to the top of the PRO12 standings after seeing off previous tournament leaders Glasgow 22-17 at the RDS on Saturday.
Ian Madigan scored all of Leinster's points as they ended the Warriors' seven-match Pro12 winning streak.
Glasgow have enjoyed a remarkable run and came out full of confidence in the first period taking a 17-12 lead through tries by Ed Kalman and Peter Horne, with the rest coming through Duncan Weir's boot.
Madigan kicked four penalties before the break for the Irish province and then went over late in the second half to take them into the lead.
And the fly-half sealed their seventh league victory in a row with a three-pointer which took them to the top of the table.
Gregor Townsend's men went into the game in second place, after Ulster had taken a bonus-point from their 14-8 loss to Edinburgh, and the Scottish outfit started this match impressively.
Just 10 minutes had elapsed when Kalman powered over and Weir converted to give the visitors a 7-0 lead. Although Madigan reduced the arrears from the tee, Glasgow were in control and their stand-off restored that seven-point advantage with a penalty of his own.
Leinster's pivot was then on target again with the boot before Horne touched down for the away side's second try to take them 17-6 ahead.
However, the hosts gradually chipped away at the deficit and successive three-pointers from Madigan put Joe Schmidt's team back in contention at half-time.
The opening 20 minutes of the second period was almost exclusively Warriors' pressure, but they couldn't quite find that decisive score. And they paid for their profligacy when the Irish province's fly-half touched down before he kicked a penalty to secure the win.
The scorers:
For Leinster:
Try: Madigan
Con: Madigan
Pens: Madigan 5
For Glasgow:
Tries: Kalman , Horne
Cons: Weir 2
Pen: Weir
Leinster: 15 Isa Nacewa, 14 Dave Kearney, 13 Eoin O'Malley, 12 Gordon D'Arcy, 11 Andrew Conway, 10 Ian Madigan, 9 Issac Boss, 8 Jordi Murphy, 7 Shane Jennings, 6 Kevin McLaughlin, 5 Quinn Roux 4 Leo Cullen (c), 3 Michael Bent, 2 Sean Cronin, 1 Heinke van der Merwe.
Replacements: 16 Aaron Dundon, 17 Jack McGrath, 18 Jamie Hagan, 19 Devin Toner, 20 Dominic Ryan, 21 John Cooney, 22 Brendan Macken, 23 Fionn Carr.
Glasgow: 15 Peter Murchie, 14 Tommy Seymour, 13 Alex Dunbar, 12 Peter Horne, 11 DTH van der Merwe, 10 Duncan Weir, 9 Niko Matawalu, 8 Josh Strauss, 7 John Barclay, 6 Robert Harley, 5 Alastair Kellock, 4 Tom Ryder, 3 Ed Kalman, 2 Dougie Hall, 1 Moray Low.
Replacements: 16 Pat MacArthur, 17 Gordon Reid, 18 Jon Welsh, 19 James Eddie, 20 Ryan Wilson, 21 Henry Pyrgos, 22 Ruaridh Jackson, 23 Sean Lamont.
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales


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London Wasps boss Dai Young has made seven changes to his side to face Exeter Chiefs at Adams Park on Sunday.
London Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young has made seven changes to his side to face Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership at Adams Park on Sunday.
Returning from injury, Stephen Jones, T Rhys Thomas, Phil Swainston and James Haskell are all named in the starting line-up.
Andrea Masi and Joe Launchbury are also included in the starting fifteen, having been rested last weekend, with Joe Simpson starting at nine having been among the replacements at Welford Road.
The game will also mark Tom Varndell's 100th appearance for the club.
"This Sunday's fixture is huge for both clubs, there's no two ways about it," said Young. "In the chase for a spot in the top six this is a crunch game. We know that Exeter will come to Adams Park without any fear and they will test us defensively so we are going to have to be up to that challenge."
Meanwhile, Exeter boss Rob Baxter has named an unchanged starting XV. Baxter knows the rewards of another hard year in the Aviva Premiership are within his side's grasp.
Four wins in their last five top flight fixtures have helped propel the Chiefs into the all-important top six as the battle for qualification in next season's Heineken Cup reaches boiling point.
Entering into this weekend's fixtures, the Chiefs hold a slender advantage over both Bath (2 points) and Wasps (3 points) for the final European spot – and Baxter is hopeful his troops can continue their recent good form in what promises to be a huge battle.
Fresh from a 27-6 home win over London Irish, a result Baxter claimed afterwards felt like a "semi-final", this weekend the attention turns to Adams Park in what is effectively a final for both teams.
"It does feel like it is the final this weekend, primarily because we have been on a run of games where slipping up would have cost us a chance of finishing in the top six," said Baxter.
"Fortunately, that hasn't happened. The last five games have brought four wins and a very narrow loss [against Leicester]. That has kept us in the fight and now we find ourselves in a situation where ourselves, Wasps and Bath are pretty much fighting it out for one slot.
"That means there are some massive games to be played over these last two weeks to decide who will be in the Heineken Cup next season. Personally, I think it's a fantastic place for us to be at this stage of the season, still in there fighting for it with two games remaining.
"It's the same old story with Exeter sometimes, we get credited with being a hard-working team and that we have no real stars, but the reality is these guys are ambitious and they really enjoy the experience of the Premiership and the Heineken Cup and they want to experience it again.
"From a coaching perspective, it's great to be working with a group of players like that and we have to keep fostering that and driving it to help the players achieve all they can."
Form: London Wasps have slipped to six successive defeats in all competitions since their 33-29 win at home to Gloucester in round 15 of Aviva Premiership Rugby. Wasps have lost their last three games at Adams Park, their worst home run since April 2010. Exeter Chiefs have lost just one of their last five Premiership matches, 9-12 to Leicester at Sandy Park on 23rd March. The Chiefs have won their last two away games at Harlequins and Worcester. Exeter have taken the last five contests with Wasps in all tournaments, since the Londoners' 24-12 victory at Adams Park on 5th December 2010.
The teams:
Wasps: 15 Elliot Daly, 14 Christian Wade, 13 Andrea Masi, 12 Chris Bell (c), 11 Tom Varndell, 10 Stephen Jones, 9 Joe Simpson, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 James Haskell, 6 Ashley Johnson, 5 Joe Launchbury, 4 Tom Palmer, 3 Phil Swainston, 2 T Rhys Thomas, 1 Zak Taulafo.
Replacements: 16 Tom Lindsay, 17 Will Taylor, 18 Simon McIntyre, 19 Marco Wentzel, 20 Sam Jones, 21 Charlie Davies, 22 Tommy Bell, 23 Hugo Southwell.
Exeter: 15 Luke Arscott, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Phil Dollman, 12 Jason Shoemark, 11 Matt Jess, 10 Gareth Steenson, 9 Haydn Thomas, 8 Richard Baxter (c), 7 James Scaysbrook, 6 Ben White, 5 Damian Welch, 4 Dean Mumm, 3 Hoani Tui, 2 Jack Yeandle, 1 Brett Sturgess.
Replacements: 16 Chris Whitehead, 17 Carl Rimmer, 18 Craig Mitchell, 19 Aly Muldowney, 20 Dave Ewers, 21 Will Chudley, 22 Henry Slade, 23 Ian Whitten.
Date: Sunday, April 21
Kick-off: 14:00 BST
Venue: Adams Park
Referee: Greg Garner
Assistant referees: Robin Goodliffe, Roy Maybank
Television match official: David Grashoff
Timekeeper: John Burtenshaw


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Rainbow trout poached in Blonde de Chambly with marinated asparagus and a milkweed gribiche sauce
Serves 4
Blonde de Chambly Broth
1 carrot, julienned
1 stalk celery, julienned
1 small onion, quartered
½ cup Blonde de Chambly
2 cups cold water
10 coriander seeds
5 bay leaves
5 allspice berries
2 large rainbow trout filets
- Pour beer and water into a frying pan and add vegetables and spices
- Bring to boil, remove julienned vegetables and set aside
- Add trout and simmer for four minutes (if broth does not cover trout, turn the filets halfway through cooking)
- Remove fish and set aside
Marinated Asparagus
1 shallot, chopped
¼ cup white vinegar
1 cup Blonde de Chambly
1 cup oil
1 bunch asparagus, blanched
- In a bowl add vinegar, salt, and pepper, and whisk until the salt dissolves (the pepper will not dissolve)
- Add beer and gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream
- Add shallots
- Pour marinade over asparagus and marinate at least two hours (or overnight)
Milkweed Gribiche Sauce
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1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 cup oil
10 milkweed pods, quartered
2½ tbsp. Blonde de Chambly
½ bunch parsley
- In a food processer, blend egg yolks with mustard and vinegar
- While blending, add oil in a slow, steady stream
- Pour mixture into a bowl, add milkweed, parsley, beer, and julienned egg whites
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- Arrange 5 asparagus stalks on each plate
- Place trout on top of asparagus
- Pour 2 tbsp. sauce over trout
- Garnish with julienned vegetables and your choice of fresh herbs
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Have The Edmonton Oilers Done Enough?
Jonathan Willis
July 05 2012 08:23AM
The Oilers have had a good start to the summer of 2012. Signing unrestricted free agent defenseman Justin Schultz is a move that should payoff in both the near- and long-term, and thanks to the NHL's entry-level system it didn't cost the team significant dollars. Bringing back forward Ryan Smyth was also a strong move by the club, particularly given the modest $2.25 million cap hit.
Is it enough?
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Realistically, the only significant personnel additions so far thus summer are a pair of rookies – Schultz and first overall draft pick Nail Yakupov. Both players should play in the majors, and both should be impact rookies, but there's a limit to what can be expected of them. I tend to agree with Lowetide that Taylor Hall's rookie season is a good benchmark for Yakupov, while the best comparison for Schultz is likely Jake Gardiner's rookie season in Toronto (30 points, 20+ minutes per game). Schultz has posted better offensive numbers than Gardiner all down the line and is a year older, so he may well surpass Gardiner's offense as a rookie but it's a good starting point.
Internal growth is going to continue to be banked on for the major improvements. I could list the young players but there's really no need – we all know who they are and in a few cases (specifically Hall, Nugent-Hopkins and Petry) there's the potential for massive strides. As it stands, veterans such as Ales Hemsky, Ryan Whitney and Eric Belanger will also be counted on to return to form.
Trade Winds?
Listening to the various media people around the league (including Bob Stauffer, who is easily one of the most credible sources of inside information on the Oilers), one gets the sense that the market was paralyzed as the biggest players waited for a decision from Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. That may or may not be the case, but there's been a slow bleed of free agents since July 1 and it now seems that if the Oilers are going to make a major addition it's more likely to be via trade than it is the unrestricted market.
Certainly that's what general manager Steve Tambellini hinted at in his July 1 press conference, recognizing that the Oilers have a surplus of bodies and that it gives them options on the trade market.
The question is what a trade would look like.
Ales Hemsky's name is the one that seems to continue to draw attention. TSN's Ryan Rishaug stated his belief that Hemsky was "heavily in play on the trade front" a few days ago, while the Edmonton Journal's Jim Matheson relayed Tambellini's denials of Hemsky discussions but noted that the Oilers depth chart at right wing seems fairly full.
Leaving out the potential for a deal involving one of the Oilers' big-four (in order of seniority: Eberle, Hall, Nugent-Hopkins, Yakupov), there really aren't a lot of pieces to move in a swap for defense. Sam Gagner could go, but he would leave a hole at centre. It also seems a little early to give up on Magnus Paajarvi.
Still, generally a team needs to give up something to get something. Of the forwards, Gagner's probably the guy with the most cachet given his age, RFA status and NHL experience.
If Nothing Else Happens…
… then this will still have been a good summer for Oilers fans. The arrival of Schultz was a major coup, and rivals almost any move the Oilers could have made in free agency – they weren't getting Schultz or Garrison, and Matt Carle'scontract ($33 million over six years) was an interesting thing to see.
On the other hand, a solid trade or two to clear out some deadwood and solidify the back end would go a long way toward helping the Oilers post more respectable totals next season. It's to be hoped that the team still has an arrow or two left in the quiver.
This week by Jonathan Willis
- Wild sign Parise and Suter - how much better will they be?
- Was Justin Schultz leaving the Ducks unfair?
- Steve Tambellini on the Oilers now and in the future
- Bargain signing: Guillaume Latendresse goes to Ottawa
- Bargain signing: Brad Boyes joins the Islanders
- Darcy Hordichuk re-signs in Edmonton
- Ray Whitney signs with the Dallas Stars: Two years, $9.0 million
- Ryan Smyth re-signs with the Edmonton Oilers
- Free agency: It's a $70 million cap world, now.
- Jay Grossman talks about the Khabibulin contract
- The UFA market for defensemen: it's going to get ugly
- Ralph Krueger: in the driver's seat
Have I obtained the mythical FIST?
I do think that this is where tambo starts to earn ( or not) his pay cheque as this is day 0 of the hard part of the rebuild from this point on. Our potential talent needs to be surrounded by people that will allow them to succeed and develop their potential.
July 05 2012, 10:19AM
Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Toronto and the Islanders among other teams seem to have a glut of D-men and coincidentally could use scoring wingers.
I am a Hemsky fan but I would sooner part with him than Gagner as we do NOT have a viable choice at #2 center. For you Gagner haters raise your hand if you look forward to Horcoff centering two talented young wingers. Anyone? ... Bueller? .... Anyone?
Once the soap opera, "As the Nash Turns" has run its course there will be several suitors coming hat in hand asking about Hemmer. If a good deal is not to be had, I have no trouble keeping him. But I suspect Hemsky will fetch a legitimate top 4 veteran.
July 05 2012, 08:49AM
I haven't read the article yet but the answer to your question is "no".
If Whits stays healthy thats a huge difference from last year too. I think at one point the Oilers top 4 D men were out due to injury. If they all stay healthy it will be a huge plus.
July 05 2012, 08:57AM
My summer of hope continues!
I agree, this has been a good summer, but I still hope something can be done to add another NHL defenseman. Omark + Peckham + MPS gets you ???*
*Magic 8-Ball says: A number 4 d-man with character issues.**
**Sweet! I always wanted one of those!!
July 05 2012, 09:24AM
I'm 99% convinced that even if Nashville considers moving Weber, there's absolutely no way the Oilers land him without offering up one of Hall, Eberle or Nugent-Hopkins.
As far as I'm concerned, there's absolutely no chance a package centered on Gagner or Hemsky gets it done.
The thing is - if they trade him it's because he's leaving and they want to avoid getting nothing.
As far as I know nobody has EVER given up anything as valuable as one of those three for a guy who's contract is expiring. Not even close.
Offering one of those three would be an over-payment of Khabibulin proportions given that no other team will offer anything close and would show a similar misunderstanding of the market.
July 05 2012, 09:31AM
I'm 99% convinced that even if Nashville considers moving Weber, there's absolutely no way the Oilers land him without offering up one of Hall, Eberle or Nugent-Hopkins.
As far as I'm concerned, there's absolutely no chance a package centered on Gagner or Hemsky gets it done.
I look at the impending Weber deal then look at the Staal deal to Carolina as my template.
There is no way any team should give up a franchise type player for a pending UFA. Nashville can ask that price and they will end up in the same boat as Columbus is with Nash. The price is too high.
Weber>>>Staal has nothing to do with it either. This is a bargaining power problem. The longer this drags out, the less power Poile has. In reality, he should have recognized bother Suter and Weber were destined to be gone when Weber took a 1 year deal LAST season. He has already dithered a year.
He is going to be up against it and no GM in the league should give up a player of Hall, Ebs, Yak, or RNH's calibre for a pending UFA. Even with the right to negotiate a deal first, its a complete failure to understand the bargaining power of the interested parties for a GM to treat this like a "Hockey Trade".
Staal's deal was a pick, a good but not great young player, and a prospect.
For the Oilers, it would have been the equivalent of MPS, the 1st rounder of 2013, and Kyle Bigos. And THAT was with Carolina knowing Staal would sign AND people thought Shero got more than was expected.
Lets not get ahead of ourselves thinking it will take a Brinks truck filled with Blue Chip prospects and players to get Weber. It just wont happen.
Why does everybody throw Omark's name into the mix whenever they suggest trades, as if he's some kind of dealbreaker? Without him, the trade is just not going to work? Omark is the equivalent to a bag of pucks at this point. We couldn't even get a bottom of the barrel draft pick for him.
The only way we get Weber is if someone significant is going the other way. That is, in order to outbid other teams. But even then, there would need to be a guarantee that he signs with us otherwise it would be pointless. I would think that Weber, arguably the best D-man in the league, would rather wait one more year to be a UFA and be able to sign with any team for a boatload of money.
Stay the course, Hemsky and Gagner are important cogs in the oilers success this year. JW hit the nail on the head when he used that ugly term "deawood" (be nice Willis)but there is a host of contracts on the farm that need to be moved.
One positive note on the minny signings is that the young oilers are going to learn how to play hard 60 minuet games in order to win, as we have to play them 6 games a year. Things are shaping up nicely.
The free agent defenceman market is now at a point where I now put Ryan Whitney on the trade market and see what is offered. What? Yes now would be the time when teams have need and caproom and fresh 2012 picks yet unsigned. Whitney is a FA at the end of this season. Who here wnats to sign him for 5 million dollars with his feet the biggest unknown. What would Detroit be willing to pay? Or Philly? Or Columbus?
Columbus has Ryan Murray and the Oilers have Hemsky and Whitney to offer along with picks of prospects. They are not going to go with an 18 year old dman in Columbus. The fans want a winner this year.
Put Ryan Jones in a package and see what gives.Peckham is a useful 6-7 dman that Philly could use or Ottawa. Potter may fill someones bottom pairing nicely.Like the Rangers who will likely lose delzotto in a trade with Columbus.
Simply put the dominos are falling and Tambo should be able to move some of his pieces to aquire other assets.
I am,for one, very happy so far with getting Yakupov and Schultz, then picking up future kids like Zharkov and Moroz too, etc, and then the signings we have made with Hordy, Smitty and now depth forward Dane Byers.
Yet I can see, like the many others out there that moves have to be made and a trade or two has to be done prior to next season.
For me, we need another big forward with great toughness, one more vet type defenceman of quality and these two type players have to be cost effective for at least one to two more years.
However, if Eager were to pick it up a few more notches, I would be okay on the forward front. Belanger should be much better also or a trade with Montreal could be around the corner. Getting Haljmaarson from Chicago might be a good pick up in a trade or Yandle from the Coyotes, but we do have to dump some extra contracts riught now, no matter what.
I believe the Oilers should call Nashville and make up a huge package for Weber, if possible, with Hemsky, Paajarvi, some draft picks (2nd rounders) and add/offer one to two of any other youngsters on defence like Teubert, Peckham, Potter, Plante etc, or say, one of either Marancin or Gernat.
I also think Kabby should be cut loose now as well and the Oilers should either use Danis as backup here with another depth goalie in OKC, but, with Yakupov and Zharkov around, the russian mentor thing is probably in play right now.
My question is what is going to happen with Omark? I understand he doesn't fit in the plans but the Oilers qualified him so he couldn't become a UFA. I don't see a trade market for him.
Why not let him loose remove one more of the 50 contracts and say good luck with another organization.
If Oilers had to deal Hemsky I could definitely see a deal involving him plus a Potter/Omark/Tuebert for Mike Green. Green has been injury plagued like Hemsky the last few years & Carlson has taken Green's spot on top pairing. This is all depending upon Semin if he goes to another team because right now they would have no 1st or 2nd line RW. It would be a win-win for both, Hemsky would flourish with Ovie as a set up man.
Otherwise a deal for Hjalmarsson or Meszaros would also be good.
This roster is basically the same, except for two players who have 0% NHL experience, therefore the results will also be the same.
Hello lottery pick.
We have had made some solid additions ( Schultz) of that there is no doubt. Yakapov and Schultz will make a difference but we shoul not expect too much out of them as they are rookies......too much pressure kills young players.
Our glaring weakness is down the middle, and reviving Belenger is about the dumbest thing I have heard Ralph say. Moving Taylor Hall is a non starter in my books.........this throughbred is designed to drive to the net with power and authority not be a set-up man. The skill sets do not match and I for one cannot beleve the Oilers are considering this.
If we need anything is a legit top-six centerman.......moving players from their natural positions never seems to work.
July 05 2012, 09:08AM
Rishaug is a news reporter, he reports news. Who cares what he believes? I remember how hard him and his "in crowd" at TSN believed Hemsky was gone and not resigned at last years trade deadline. Oops. Gypsy rumours should be left to gypsies and not made "professional" The Oilers are doing the rebuild right, there is no reason to get ahead of them selves.
If the Oilers were to say, trade Hemsky, Gagner, and maybe Paajarvi and Omark, in one to two type huge package deals for Weber and/or another high end type forward or goalie, what about offering a one to two year deal for Jason Arnott as a safe strong second centre in place of Gagner?
We now have many to use in deals such as other trade bait type players too with Sutton, Plante, Teubert, Peckham, Belanger, Eager, etc.
I see this as a good thing as Arnott is very comparable to Gagner's stats. Getting Yandle or Halmjaarson would be very good help on the blue line too.
No matter what though, some bodies have to move this year to open up the team's flexibility with contracts and progress for making the playoffs.
@Jonathon Willis.
I csn see your point, but IMO, the Oilers should not give up any of the kids (Nuge, Hall, Ebs, Yakupov, or even J.Schultz or Petry)
But what about say trading a full package of Hemsky, Gagner, Smid, and one of Gernat or Marancin for Weber? Is that too much?
Then, if Gagner was gone, what of getting Arnott as your second line centre for one to two years only?
And if not a deal for Weber at all, what is possible instead and decent, in your opinion, for either Yandle or Halmjaarson?
July 05 2012, 09:32AM
I think we will see a trade or 2. Either way we are a far better team on paper this year then we were last. There are still a lot of ifs involved though.
If Whitney is healthy, if Klefbom is ready and comes over, if Hemsky returns to form, if Belanger returns to form, if Eager and Hordichuk are used properly, if we are not decimated with injuries, if Hartikaninan and Paajarvi are finally ready to contribute consistantly at the NHL level, if Dubnyk coninues to improve, stay healthy, and gets 55+ starts.
If we do nothing else any one of those hurts our season and some of them destroy it. If 2 or more of those happen we would be in a lot of trouble.
This is why I see a trade or 2. I like Gagner and think we can with with him but I could see them looking to replace him with someone bigger, stronger, and better defensively. I can see them looking to replace Hemsky with a Power forward. I also think that unless they are very sure about Klefbom we will see them add one more defender.
People i see on the block are Gagner (only if it brings back a bigger 2nd line center) Hemsky, Eager, Teubert, Sutton, Potter, Plante, Omark or any of our other middling prospects. We also have extra draft choices next year so I would consider them in play as well.
Ya, these kind of trading parts for the best talent in the league is just not worth talking about. I like the chatter about Yandle or the trade with Chicago for the guy whose name I'm not going to try and spell. I wonder if it is better to do nothing and wait till some of these players have better trade value? Losing Gagner would be tough, but with two potential top end scoring wingers on that second line, even if one is a rookie, I wonder how much skill at that position is really needed? Plus if that meant we had Yandle on our back end, then breaking out on the rush with speed becomes that much easier, and now we have an option to go back to the point for a hard shot and clean up rebounds. I guess my question is would losing gagner be worth getting Yandle? Or do we do a big package deal and get someone else that might be able to handle second line center?
They have done enough to finish out of the Lottery at this point... But not enough to make playoffs. A top 4 D addition would be enough to squeak in the playoffs but not go very far. A top 4 D plus an upgrade of Grit and size at 2nd line Center and 3rd line would be enough to possibly scare some people. Putting on my Psychic Fortune Tellar hat.. I predict Tambi makes 1 more move before season start and goes with that lineup until next seasons trade deadline... If Hemsky can stay healthy that long and produces reasonably well... we'll see him moved then.
Ryan Getzlaf for Ganger,Mps,Pecham and a pick
July 05 2012, 09:42AM
The Oil are not ready for next season. If ST thinks that Klefbom can be our "other" blue line addition on top of Schultz then he is totally out to lunch. I am thrilled with the addition of Schultz and Klefbom is going to be a very good NHL Dman- but adding two rookies to your blueline does not make your team appreciably better for next season.
The fact is we need a #2/3 guy that can play 20-25 minutes a night! Obviously it's easier said than done, but that is the job of an NHL GM. As we all know by now, the Oilers have a glut of talent at the forward position; at some point we need to turn some of those assets into a top 4 NHL dman.
I have long believed that ST is not capable of pulling off this type of deal. I hope I am wrong, but if I am right then we may well be looking at another lottery pick.
July 05 2012, 09:46AM
@Jonathan Willis
Thats the only way I see it happening too. But, again, look at Nash in Columbus. Presumably the short list of teams that he wants to play for already know they're on the list, and nobody is jumping to trade their best players for him.
July 05 2012, 09:51AM
I think any one of Gagner, or Hemsky would be an overpay for 1 year of Weber, and they would laugh in your face if you made that offer. Unless you thought he was the final piece on an aging team like vancouver to win the cup he is a rental player unless he was willing to sign long term before the trade.
Weber is not coming here.
Agreed with Cody. I think there's almost no chance that Weber or a top of the line dman signs here unless the Oilers play out of their minds next year and become a Cup contending team.
We're better off looking for a solid shut down defenseman and hope that Schultz, Petry and/or one of the prospects pan out and become a top 2 dman.
July 05 2012, 10:00AM
Acquiring Weber would be the best case scenario. The guys is a stud, both physically and offensively. The thing with trading for Weber is that Poile will be looking for defensemen, given that he now has the task of filling two giant holes on his blueline. We simply can't offer him what he would want.
How good realistically is fedun? There was lots of buzz around that player with how well he was playin before he hit the boards. If he has returned to form (as a minimum) where does he rank on the team? If he makes the team this season, is he enough D to fill the gap until next years prospects cash in? (klefbom)
Nash is out as hev wants instant playoff guarantee by the sounds of it . We are not on his wish list even if we are the best destination for him . Not much else out there right now that might be a decent upgrade worth persuing . We could trade many , but other teams don't value our rim players , etc. nearly as much as we do . A big splash will not be easy , and may not be even advisable this season . Let the youth dictate which way to go the season after - might be the most prudent way to go .
Seeing how this free agency has developed and pending CBA - it might be best served if we just evaluate what we have now and see how we proceed into the season after . We might /should have an improving team as things stand now ,and even lucky enough to perhaps be in playoff mix . Getting to radical at this point might" upset the apple cart" prematurely and make a turn for the worst .
We are going to be an exciting developing young team this season , and veterans will be stretched /challenged to keep us within striking distance most of year . Krueger should be a plus afterall is said and done .
Ryan Getzlaf for Ganger,Mps,Pecham and a pick
He is a UFA next year. Giving up a lot for a guy who can leave after one season. Not to mention he is also coming off his worst season since being a Rookie.
Detroit lost Lidstrom, Philly are missing Pronger, that's a couple big spenders that will surely outbid any deal based around Gagner and Hemsky.
Personally I'd guess Philly will throw something like the 2 Schenns a pick and a prospect which would be tempting. I'd bet they're already talking with Weber's agent to see if a long term deal can be worked out (he is a free agent even if it is restricted).
July 05 2012, 10:22AM
If the goal is to make the playoffs then No, they have not done enough.
The Oilers need size and grit, and still require a top two defensive player.
Yes, I still think Bouwmeester is a much better option then Yandle and a more realistic option then Weber.
If we're talking wishful trades then put me down for Ryan Clowe!
I agree with Archaeologuy with that no one is offering huge frachise players yet for Nash. I am one who would not trade any of the super playing kids up front (Nuge, Hall, Eberle, Yakupov) or Petry or Schultz at the back for now for say...Weber.
Now Hemsky is down to just two more years and is 28 already. He makes perfect sense as being the high end of a very good player trade package for some other high quality players, especially with Yakupov and Eberle locked into the top two RW posoitions for the future.
We have the extra picks, prospects and middlers too to trade with such as Belanger, Eager, Sutton, Peckham, Teubert, Potter, Jones, etc. Gagner is a great kid and of decent numbers but he is not a very great 2nd line centre, unless for some reason he explodes this coming season of which is hopeful but not guaranteed, if ever.
The Oilers could very very improve with adding Winnik at forward, then either Yandle or Halmjaarson (from Chicago). The Oil should be even letting Khabby go with a buyout and then getting Yann Danis in up here as Dooby's back-up for this year.
I would look at another goalie too for both the farm with experience to be up as emergency backup as well.
But no matter who comes in or who the Oil trade for, bodies have to get out here now.
Go after Streit / Potter or Peckham with Jones & 2nd next year . Or Tyutin for Hemsky straight up / same basic $$$$ . If I had to through in Potter . Thay have to get a "D" and that means giving something up .
@Jonathan Willis
JW, Whoever lands him will not include any single player like Hall, Eberle, or Nugent-Hopkins. Easiest way to frame the value is the 2nd rung on the offer sheet. Two first rounders +. Whoever offers the best upgrade on the standard 2nd and 3rd rounders and can arrange a long term trade and sign wins.
Done enough for what?
If you're talking about further reinforcing what the team may be down the road, as in beyond next season? Sure.
If you're talking about making moves that will help the team take the next step next season, they haven't done much of anything.
Adding two rookies, even blue chip rookies, doesn't help a team that is/has been/will still be crying out for veteran help.
If anything, when talking about next season, this summer has so far been closer to a bust than a boon.
after 281 man games lost to injury in 2011 and 246 man games lost to injury in 2012 I think maybe instead of hoping that injuries won't happen the smarter thing may be to acquire a couple of NHL players for when it happens.
But that's just me.
If the goal is to make the playoffs then No, they have not done enough.
The Oilers need size and grit, and still require a top two defensive player.
Yes, I still think Bouwmeester is a much better option then Yandle and a more realistic option then Weber.
If we're talking wishful trades then put me down for Ryan Clowe!
On what planet is Bouwmeester a better option than Yandle? IN Boumester's last three seasons with Calgary he's gotten 24, 27, and 22 points, and last year he was a minus 22! Yandle's last three seasons with Phoenix, he's gotten 45, 59, and 41 points and has been plus 5,12, and 16. Oh ya, and Boumester has two years left at 6.68 million dollars, whereas Yandle has 4 years left at 5.25 mill, and he's only 25, whereas boumester is 28. The only category Boumester wins out is he has more hits with less penalty minutes and that's it. Plus, wouldn't it be better to see an Edmonton asset go to the dogs instead of the flames?
Jonathan, what do you think is going to happen at center? There's has been talk of moving Hall to center and if that happens, wouldn't you presume Gagner's days here would be numbered? Buffalo is looking for a center so would you consider a Gagner + Musil+ for Luke Adam and Andrej Sekera?
My real concern would be whether Harski has the footspeed and offense to play with Hall & Hemsky.
July 05 2012, 10:53AM
We're more than a couple pieces away from being a strong playoff team. This coming year will be another year of watching rookies stumble and grow. The side of Weber's game that we need to most is not the offense. It's the defensive reliability. Since getting him is out of the question ST should focus a defensive defenseman. Size up front would be nice too. Moving Hall to Center makes sense. He might actually sustain fewer injuries because he'll have to pivot east-west as well as north-south. It will slow his game down from break neck speed to sprain neck speed. I'm not sure moving him will work but it's well worth trying. We are still, at best, a 10th place team that needs time and experience before it become a 5th place team. It'll be another year of pain but we're on the right track. Fill holes cheaply and wait for the right piece, not just the best available piece.
Webber will want a Suter sytpe contract, and will probably get it.. I dont think its in the best interest of the Oilers setting the stage for up and coming contracts for its star players. Besides I dont think Oilers are on his map.
Get a solid stay at home type [SMid] to fill in while we await for guys like Fedun, Klefbom, etc to come up.
Need a tough big center to replace Belanger, and need more depth in goal.
I dont expect much, not when Tambelini resigns guys like Hordichuk. Both he, and Eager are side show on this team.
I know he's old but Spacek is a free agent this summer. He is a prototypical defensive defenseman. Would anyone consider him as an upgrade to our defense? Then you have Whitney-Spacek
Smid - Petry
the Schultz's
I do not believe Hemsky will fetch much interest at $5M /season . Gagner might fetch more interest as his contract is lower for now . With steady progression this upcoming season we should see a lot of players putting us on their priority lists. Might the cost at this stage be to high and disruptive to make to many upgrades ? Defence may prove better than most anticipated . An elite defenceman would be nice , however . Nash in Pitt. pretty scary thought .
July 05 2012, 11:05AM
Have The Edmonton Oilers Done Enough? NO
Need 2 NHL D men..Colaiacovo, Taormina, Rozsival..as a pair would help...and someone who can win the draw...it is hard to drive possession when you can't get the puck....waiting may be the best strategy...that's how Washington got Vokoun for a song last year....Getzlaf would be a welcome addtion if the price were right...coming off a bad season may lower his demand...as always Jon, good article.


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Skip to comments.McCain Hires Controversial Syria Analyst Elizabeth O'Bagy
Posted on 09/27/2013 12:55:41 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55
Sen. John McCain has hired Elizabeth O'Bagy, the Syria analyst in Washington who was fired for padding her credentials, The Cable has learned. She begins work Monday as a legislative assistant in McCain's office.
O'Bagy was a young but well-respected adviser at the Institute for the Study of War and had emerged quickly as an important voice among those arguing in favor of intervention in Syria. McCain and others had cited her work publicly before her nascent reputation collapsed when it was discovered that her claims to having a combined masters/PhD were false and that in fact she had not yet defended her thesis.
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it just goes on and on...........
Every time I think this old fart couldn't be any more of a traitorous scumbag.. he manages to surprise me!
Can't believe we had to choose between HIM and Obama?
WTF? Can he be recalled?
McCain just keeps getting worse.
McCain has gone further into the dark side than I ever imagined! Holy cow,,well she is a rebel sympathizer.
Guess we know who has McCain's ear,,and it's not his constituents in AZ,,,it' the AQ rebels in Syria!
He truly has lost his little mind. Nice going, Crash. Please switch parties. Think of the attention you'll get from the mediots!
The people of Arizona owe the country an apology.
I've looked into the rules and unfortunately Senators cannot be recalled.
It sucks. There may be a way to but I couldn't find it.
Just purrfekt, whadya espek?
How typically McCain - hiring a fraud and mouthpiece for terrorists.
He truly is a McStain on this country..
Oh, yeah......
Maybe it's a very good thing that McCain got elected. He may have started World War III. It seems like he wants the United States at war with every country, no matter what
That guy is as dumb as a bag of hammers and as slimy as snot on a brass doorknob.
Allahu Akbar Johnnie!
This has got to be SATIRE.....even McLame cannot be this stupid.
I checked this for satire!
And so does Palin!
Not Satire! Just SAD!!!!!
"McCain Hires Controversial Syria Analyst Elizabeth O'Bagy"
I'm shocked! /sarc.
OBagy worked for ISW, founded by Kimberly Kagan.
Kagans brother is McCain adviser, Robert Kagan.
Who is Robert married to? Victoria Nuland, former spokesperson for the United States Department of State. (She was nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs in May 2013.)
Republican Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham were vocal critics of the administrations messaging after the Benghazi attacks, but on Friday, they issued a laudatory statement about Victoria Nuland
The similarities of lord McCain and prince bama are striking.
Sounds like a bunch of imbred losers..
Nope, NOT satire! Just Sad!
Whata maroon...
HEY McCAIN, DON'T GET STUCK ON STUPID!
Not the ones who campaigned against him - you guys have my sympathy. For you others who voted for him...sigh.
Too late!
He's beyond stuck!
McCain can be recalled
Arizona law has a recall process.
He has publicly stated if he is recalled by Arizona voters he will respect their wishes and resign .
I still cant believe he would hire some one who has been discredited as a fraud.
Are you sure?
I looked it up and everything I found said a US Senator cannot be recalled.
It would be great if they can be recalled..
This has got to be a joke. Please tell me it's a joke..
No joke!
The only joke here is McStain!
That would be McCain bowing to a non-binding "vote of no confidence," not a true recall of a Federal office-holder (which is unpossible). Watch for him to renege on any pledge to resign.
I imagine that McCain't brings the bacon to Arizona, and not just some turkey bacon or vegan stuff, but the real thang!
And this is why we need term limits. McCain turns conservative 6 months before the primary, raises millions of dollars with his Washington connections, and once he wins he turns into a RINO again!
He is now just thumbing his nose at us. AZ voters seem unwilling to retire this useless POS.
Yes, it is just one phony, hiring another phony.
MaCain demonstrAtes his judgment, discernment, and moral standards yet again.
Why am I not surprised he would hire this lying scam artist?
Well, I guess it really is the end-game time for America. All the pretenses, all the masks, are dropping.
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didn't read the chapter yet <,<, yeah, i noticed when u said so xD
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The Treaty of Versailles is a peace treaty that was put into place at the end of world war one to ensure that there would be peace between the countries involved. This treaty mainly involved Germany, France, Britain and the United States (though Germany was banned from the negotiations). Although the Treaty was intended to create peace between these countries, it wasn't entirely fair on Germany and was, in fact, rather punitive.
Firstly, Germany was banned from the negotiations. This made the Treaty unfair from the beginning, as it meant the 'Big Three' (France, Britain and the United States) could negotiate the conditions of the Treaty to increase their personal benefit (as a nation). French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau was mainly concerned with protecting France from future German invasion. While negotiating the terms of the Treaty, Clemenceau told British Prime Minister David Lloyd George and US President Woodrow Wilson that "you are both sheltered; we are not." In this quote, he was referring to the risk of invasion he faced from Germany, as they shared a land border, whereas Britain and the US did not. Clemenceau's other main concern was the payment of reparations; France had suffered the heaviest loss of human life among the Allies, and insisted on reinforcing the payment of reparations. Lloyd George was also concerned with the preservation of the British Empire and the risk of future German invasion. He supported the enforcement of reparations to a lesser extent than the French, but he still succeeded in increasing the overall payment amount, and also the portion of that payment that Britain would receive as compensation for the huge number of men left unable to work because of the war. US President Woodrow Wilson was perhaps the fairest of the three on Germany; his main concern was rebuilding the European economy and he opposed harsh treatment of Germany. As the US wasn't largely involved in the war and wasn't a European power, Wilson had no prejudice against Germany, and this may have influenced his concern for the European economy. However, Clemenceau and Lloyd George were successful in overruling Wilson's ideas.
The Treaty of Versailles was largely based upon penalising Germany. Article 231 (also known as the 'War Guilt' clause) states that the Allies accept "…the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage." This article effectively blames Germany for the war and states that Germany must accept total responsibility. By forcing Germany to accept responsibility for the war, the other countries were exempt from penalty. This act of blaming Germany essentially stops Germany from moving on and keeping the peace after the war (and this inability to move on from the war later contributed to world war two).
Not only did the Treaty of Versailles demand that Germany pay for all the reparations, it also enforced some rather harsh military restrictions. Article 160 states that "…the total number of effectives in the Army…must not exceed one hundred thousand men." The following articles (168 – 170) further restrict the German army by limiting the number of arms/war materials Germany could possess; "German arms, munitions and war material…in excess of the quantity allowed must be surrendered to the Governments of the Allied and Associated Powers." (Article 169) These articles also forbid the import and export of arms to and from foreign countries; "Importation into Germany of arms, munitions and war materials of every kind shall be strictly prohibited." (Article 170) The Treaty also abolished conscription in Germany. Finally, in articles 118 – 158, it states the conditions that Germany must meet regarding land and colonies. This section was titled 'German Rights and Interests Outside Germany' and is based upon reassigning German land/colonies to other countries. The military and tactical conditions of the Treaty were very harsh and restricted the German army greatly, while the other countries could continue to build up and expand their own military. This was rather unfair, as Germany could not be deemed as the sole aggressor in the war, which meant that these military restrictions were unjustified.
In conclusion, the Treaty of Versailles was incredibly unfair on Germany: firstly, when Germany was excluded from the negotiations; secondly, by blaming Germany for the war (and thereby forcing Germany to pay the reparations) and finally, by imposing such harsh conditions on Germany and the German military. In short, the Treaty of Versailles was a grossly unfair 'peace' treaty that was greatly punitive and one-sided, and punished Germany severely.
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All Children's Hospital to Become Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 20 A world leader in clinical care, research and medical education intends to join forces with Florida's leader in pediatric specialty care for the betterment of children.
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Johns Hopkins Medicine and All Children's Hospital & Health System (ACH) have signed an integration letter of intent (LOI). When completed and implemented as designed, All Children's will join the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS), as a fully integrated member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM). Both systems anticipate ACH will join JHM sometime late in 2010 after appropriate due diligence is completed.
JHHS and its affiliates, including The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Inc., Suburban Hospital and Howard County General Hospital Inc., along with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, make up Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Patients and their families, the staff who work there and the many stakeholders with an interest in All Children's Hospital can be assured that business will continue as usual for the region's pediatric referral center. All Children's Hospital will retain its name and its longstanding commitment to the children of Florida. Donations made to the Hospital's Foundation will remain for the benefit of All Children's. Leadership and day-to-day operation of the 259-bed freestanding pediatric hospital in St. Petersburg FL and outreach facilities in eight west Florida counties are not expected to change as a result of the integration. Board governance structure guarantees that local community leaders will continue to provide guidance and oversight of All Children's as majority members of the Hospital's Board of Trustees.
As non-profit institutions with long histories of treatment, teaching and research benefiting their communities and beyond, All Children's and Johns Hopkins Medicine share similar missions. This is a non-cash transaction - no purchase or sale - but rather an opportunity for All Children's to join a system with a 120-year history of educating physicians and pioneering breakthroughs to benefit future generations globally.
"The integration of All Children's into Johns Hopkins Medicine creates a synergy that allows both partners to continue our mission-centric work in children's healthcare," says Gary Carnes, President & CEO of All Children's Health System. "We believe it increases All Children's value as a key community asset, extending benefits near and beyond to the families of children in need of top-notch clinical care by adding the benefits that the world-class teaching and research opportunities of Johns Hopkins Medicine will bring. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been ranked number one in the nation for 20 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.
"Families of the children we serve need to know that All Children's will continue delivering the expert and tender loving care that this region has come to count on," says Claudia Sokolowski, All Children's Health System Board Chair. "Through my decades of involvement on All Children's boards, I've served with many fellow business people, conscientiously weighing the value of new initiatives. The guiding principle has always been - is it in the best interest of the children? That's what led us to grow in clinical expertise, to expand our reach throughout the region and to build a new, more efficient facility to carry our mission well into the future. Integration with Hopkins will position us to jointly shape the future of children's health care in partnership with an unparalleled leader in medical research and teaching. The potential economic impact for St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay area and the state of Florida is significant and lasting. But the positive impact for children and their families will extend well beyond our geographic reach for generations to come."
While details of the proposed transaction are yet to be finalized, the basic outline of the plan calls for ACH to retain its voluntary medical staff and physician organizations, including those University of South Florida physicians practicing at ACH. Additionally, the plan calls for ACH to operate under the direction of the JHHS governance structure in the same manner as The Johns Hopkins Hospital and other hospital members of JHHS, including Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard County General Hospital and Suburban Hospital.
"All Children's is a very attractive organization because of its robust high quality clinical programs, its strong regional brand presence and very high quality leadership team," says Edward D. Miller, MD, Dean & CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine. "The full integration of ACH into JHM offers a unique opportunity to both institutions. With this integration - and as part of its historic mission - JHM can leverage the intellectual and human capital within its pediatrics programs to expand the reach and impact of its current clinical, teaching and research programs."
Ronald R. Peterson, President of The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System notes that Johns Hopkins is the birthplace of modern pediatrics, and embraces this chance to grow. "Integrating with such an outstanding pediatrics medical center as ACH that is also such a strong community and regional asset is very attractive. Hopkins' commitment to its own community has never wavered in more than a century and we know ACH shares a similar commitment to its own community. This is the shared commitment and vision we will build upon with this new integration."
About All Children's Hospital
Children are the sole focus of All Children's Hospital and its new, million-square-foot St. Petersburg FL campus devoted to pediatric specialty care. The ten-story All Children's Hospital and its adjacent Outpatient Care Center (dedicated in January 2010) replace an existing 42-year old facility just two blocks away.
All Children's Hospital is the only hospital on Florida's West Coast totally devoted to children's care - a leader in pediatric treatment, education, research and advocacy. As a regional referral center for children with some of the most challenging medical problems, All Children's draws patients from throughout Florida, all 50 states and 36 foreign countries. Even the most fragile patients benefit from All Children's highly specialized staff, services and facilities, including heart transplantation, blood & marrow transplantation, pediatric trauma services and one of the largest Neonatal Intensive Care programs in the Southeastern U.S. The hospital is part of the billion-dollar All Children's Health System, with more than 2,800 employees on its main campus and ten outreach centers located throughout west central Florida. Its commitment to serve all children is reflected in a patient mix that is 70% Medicaid, as well as the provision of $30.9 million in unfunded community benefit, the majority of which are the costs of charity and unreimbursed indigent care.
The mission of this private, not-for-profit hospital is rooted in its beginnings in 1926 as Florida's first Crippled Children's Hospital for polio victims. All Children's understands that it's not enough to treat disease -- that true progress comes from teaching and research to cure disease.
About Johns Hopkins Medicine
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Johns Hopkins Medicine is a $5 billion integrated global health enterprise and one of the leading academic medical centers in the United States. A nonprofit, Johns Hopkins Medicine combines its 120-year commitment to community care with groundbreaking research, teaching and medical services to patients worldwide.
Johns Hopkins is the birthplace of modern pediatrics. Its Children's Center has more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, including allergy, cardiology, cystic fibrosis, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, pulmonary and transplant. Hopkins Children's subspecialties are staffed by more than 250 faculty members that not only care for patients, but train tomorrow's pediatricians and conduct groundbreaking research.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been ranked number one in the nation for 20 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. Johns Hopkins scientists receive more federal research support annually ($435 million in 2009) than counterparts in other U.S. medical schools. With 32,700 employees, Johns Hopkins is among Maryland's largest private employers and the largest in Baltimore City. Johns Hopkins' annual economic impact on Maryland totals $6.4 billion. Johns Hopkins International brings world-class health care to more than 25 strategic projects in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Johns Hopkins Medicine operates four academic and community hospitals, four suburban health care and surgery centers; employs more than 2,800 physicians; and has more than 1.9 million outpatient visits annually.
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Did you know that there are more than 25 million military veterans living in the United States?
Of these, 1.7 million are women, 2.4 million are African American and 9.7 million are over the age of 65.
Did you know that over 48 million Americans have served in the military since 1776?
Today, there are reported to be more than half a million regular duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Veterans Day is the day that America pays tribute to its military veterans. Also known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, Veterans Day is usually observed November 11th, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of WWI formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.) Join us as we present a new "Did You Know?" fact each day as we countdown to the Veterans Day (November 11th)!
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