[dutch74]

From Specter:

MORE "NEDVED TO SENATORS".

OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports sources out of Philadelphia claim the Senators will claim centre Petr Nedved off re-entry waivers from the Flyers today. Should the Sens claim him only $600K of his salary will count against their cap as the Flyers will pick up the rest.

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Tim Panaccio reports sources say the Senators claimed Nedved yesterday but the Senators had not comment.

Spector's Note: The Sens have until noon EDT today to claim Nedved. As I noted two days ago when this report first appeared this demonstrates there isn't much available or affordable for Sens GM John Muckler via trade. Claiming Nedved is an affordable gamble as the Sens obviously need depth at centre with Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher out with knee injuries.

FORSBERG WANTS OUT OF PHILLY?

NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks recently reported a source claiming Philadelphia Flyers forward Peter Forsberg "has told confidantes that he is extremely unhappy and uncomfortable operating as captain of the Flyers". Brooks also claims a source saying "the Flyers' room has become increasingly dominated by neophytes who somehow believe their winning pedigree as juniors entitles them to lead the NHL squad."

Spector's Note: These "Forsberg wants out" rumours have been floating around since November, despite his denials. Forsberg is likely more concerned with getting healthy than in bailing on the Flyers. As for the status of the Flyers room, it's more likely that the absence of key players due to injury could account for "neophytes" having more of a voice right now.

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I haven't seen anything in the news yet that the Sens claimed Nedved so, either they changed their mind or screwed the Flyers.

As for Foppa, it doesn't completely surprise me that he would want out but this reports makes me wonder who the "neophytes" are? Richards, perhaps? Although Foppa's talented, he doesn't seem to have the captain attitude. There was a reason that Sakic was the captain in Colorado all those years they played together. I think Foppa does better without the extra pressure on his shoulders (same with Gags). I say give it to Knuble or another heart-and-soul player who can handle the stress better.

[tmcc]

Ended up in Edmonton.

[Ryan20]

Originally Posted by dutch74

From Specter:

MORE "NEDVED TO SENATORS".

OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports sources out of Philadelphia claim the Senators will claim centre Petr Nedved off re-entry waivers from the Flyers today. Should the Sens claim him only $600K of his salary will count against their cap as the Flyers will pick up the rest.

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Tim Panaccio reports sources say the Senators claimed Nedved yesterday but the Senators had not comment.

Spector's Note: The Sens have until noon EDT today to claim Nedved. As I noted two days ago when this report first appeared this demonstrates there isn't much available or affordable for Sens GM John Muckler via trade. Claiming Nedved is an affordable gamble as the Sens obviously need depth at centre with Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher out with knee injuries.

FORSBERG WANTS OUT OF PHILLY?

NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks recently reported a source claiming Philadelphia Flyers forward Peter Forsberg "has told confidantes that he is extremely unhappy and uncomfortable operating as captain of the Flyers". Brooks also claims a source saying "the Flyers' room has become increasingly dominated by neophytes who somehow believe their winning pedigree as juniors entitles them to lead the NHL squad."

Spector's Note: These "Forsberg wants out" rumours have been floating around since November, despite his denials. Forsberg is likely more concerned with getting healthy than in bailing on the Flyers. As for the status of the Flyers room, it's more likely that the absence of key players due to injury could account for "neophytes" having more of a voice right now.

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I haven't seen anything in the news yet that the Sens claimed Nedved so, either they changed their mind or screwed the Flyers.

As for Foppa, it doesn't completely surprise me that he would want out but this reports makes me wonder who the "neophytes" are? Richards, perhaps? Although Foppa's talented, he doesn't seem to have the captain attitude. There was a reason that Sakic was the captain in Colorado all those years they played together. I think Foppa does better without the extra pressure on his shoulders (same with Gags). I say give it to Knuble or another heart-and-soul player who can handle the stress better.

'Nuff said.

[Eric]

i really hope the sens take Nedved.

sorry if this sounds stupid but, what is a "neophyte"?

[Flatline]

Originally Posted by Eric

i really hope the sens take Nedved.

sorry if this sounds stupid but, what is a "neophyte"?

I just looked it up and it's a newbie.

[Eric]

thanks. see that we learn something new everyday.

[dutch74]

good point... I missed that it was Larry Brooks... he doesn't know his head from a hole in the wall...

I'm kinda surprised that Edmonton picked him up, but good for us.

[Jlg-28]

I don't but the Foppa rumors, I know from what I have read and hear that he is just frustrated by his injurys and some of the teams inconsistancy's. He may not have been the best choice for team captain, but when he is in and he is going at full speed there aint many that bring what he does to the table, especially for this team