Former Sea Dogs goaltender Frederic Piche, who is
entering his overage season, was cut by the Halifax Mooseheads today.
News 95.7 reports that “Mooseheads GM Cam Russell says
Piche will remain on the team’s 50-man protected which allows the team to shop
him on the trade market.”
The move was expected as the Herd needed to cut down on
their number of overage players and already have a solid young goaltending
tandem in place with Anthony Terenzio and Zachary Fucale.
Piche was acquired by the Sea Dogs last fall. He went
14-2-2 with Saint John and had a 0.910 save percentage and a 2.56 goals against
average. He was traded to Halifax during the holiday trading period in the deal
that saw Mathieu Corbeil come to the Sea Dogs.
ROOKIE SHOWCASE
Jonathan Huberdeau along with other top prospects took part in
the NHLPA’s Rookie Showcase event earlier this week in Toronto. According to the NHLPA’s website, Simon Despres also took part.
The event was highlighted by Tuesday’s photo-shoot with
trading card companies Upper Deck and Panini.
“No, I didn’t practise,” said Huberdeau to the National Post about his rookie card photos. “Maybe no smile, you know? I don’t know how
it’s going to be. Maybe serious?”
“It’s just nice to be here,” he said. “That you can have
your rookie card, it’s a good idea that they do. You collect a lot of cards
when you’re young, and now you can have your own.”
Huberdeau sported his usual No. 11 on his Florida
Panthers sweater.
Here’s Huberdeau speaking to NHL.com about the event:
SEASON-TICKET PROMO
SeaDogsTV posted this promo for season-tickets yesterday
featuring some unreal music.
DESPRES UPDATE
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette spoke with Simon Despres
while he was in Toronto for the Rookie Showcase Event. Rogers Sportsnet has
some of the article posted on their website (the PPG is being a joke and makes buying
a subscription a requirement).
"I feel pretty good about training camp,"
Despres said.
"I worked really hard the past few weeks, and the
past few months. I feel confident going into camp. If [I don't make the team],
then I'll go to Wilkes-Barre.
"My mindset is that it's going to be tough, and
that's a good thing because I'll work harder. With a lot of competition like
that, it will make me want it more."
The QMJHL’s reigning defenseman of the year is eligible
to play another year of junior but the chances of that happening are extremely slim.
Hockey’s Future has named Jonathan Huberdeau the prospect
in the Florida Panthers system.
“Huberdeau brings electricity to the ice,” writes Brian
Fogarty. “He has good size, great hands, and a keen hockey sense to go with his
creativity. Perhaps lost amongst his offensive accolades and skills packages
are his defensive abilities and work ethic. His all-star potential, compete
level and other intangibles put him a step above the rest of the impressive
talent in the Florida system.”
SOFTER PADS ARE COMING
According to CBC New Brunswick, both the Sea Dogs and
Moncton Wildcats have confirmed that they will be using softer pads this
season.
The Ontario Hockey League announced a few days ago that all
of their players will wear soft cap shoulder and elbow pads for the 2011-12
season. The CBC reports that the QMJHL is expected to make a similar
announcement.
THE BIG QUESTION
Rory Boylen of The Hockey News wrote a bit time column on
something that will make Saint John fans quite happy – why the Panthers must send Jonathan Huberdeau back to junior.
If anything, letting a player marinate only gives him experience points and provides a source of motivation. And if you’re a team like the Panthers, who have time and again put players above their heads to lay the groundwork for a record 10-season playoff drought, a quick promotion is not the move for you.
It’s a must read.
Meanwhile, Huberdeau spoke to the Globe and Mail about
the topic earlier this week.
“My goal is to play this year, but I don't know yet if
I'm ready,” said Huberdeau about making the Panthers. “I've never
played against NHL players. We'll see out there.
“If I'm ready, for sure, I want to do the job right now.”
HUBERDEAU AUTOGRAPH
Lastly, here is some kid explaining his autographed
Jonathan Huberdeau mini-stick.
Photo Credits: Marc Henwood/Station Nation, Twitter
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