Players Signing in Europe

[breezer]

Troy Riddle (Peoria Riverman) has signed a Try-Out Contract with the Eagles Mannheim.


Can anybody say something about that guy? I've heared nothing about him..

[Thrillhouse]

The B.J. Crombeen signing to Ässät Pori was made official today.

Also, the Ben Eaves transfer to Blues Espoo has been cancelled due to injury.

[Yoke]

Originally Posted by breezer

Troy Riddle (Peoria Riverman) has signed a Try-Out Contract with the Eagles Mannheim.


Can anybody say something about that guy? I've heared nothing about him..

He's a pretty solid player. He played for the University of Minnesota and did alright. I haven't heard much of him since he's been gone though.

[JKidd]

Originally Posted by Yoke

He's a pretty solid player. He played for the University of Minnesota and did alright. I haven't heard much of him since he's been gone though.

Agree. He was a good player here at the U, but like you, I havent heard a peep out of him since. My only guess is that he hasnt been able to adjust to the different style of game or the different speed.

[oldtimegoodtime]

Chris Taylor - From Rochester Americans (AHL) to Frankfurt Lions.

Greg Classen - From Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) to Hamburg Freezers.

[breezer]

Ray DiLauro from (Cleveland Barons / Fresno Falcons) --> to Krefeld Penguins (DEL)

[HordiBrusk29]

Mika Noronen signs with Ak Bars Kazan of the Russian elite league.

[dp]

VANCOUVER (CP) - Mika Noronen, who had been pencilled in as the backup to Roberto Luongo, has opted to stop pucks in Russia rather than sit on the end of the Canucks bench next season.

Noronen was acquired from Buffalo for a second-round draft pick at the March 9 trading deadline but, with Luongo expected to play most of the games, Noronen is moving to Ak Bars Kazan of the Russian elite league. Agent Jay Grossman confirmed the goalie's decision Friday.

The 27-year-old Finn, who was the Sabres' first-round draft pick in 1997, has a career NHL record of 22-31-6. He got into four games with the Canucks last spring and was 1-2 with a .844 save percentage and 4.27 goals-against average.

He's one year away from attaining unrestricted free agency status in the NHL, so he viewed a full slate of 45 to 50 games with Ak Bars Kazan as the best route to take.

Noronen had yet to sign a new contract with the Canucks. He'd be in line for at least $1.5 million US in a new NHL contract, and he could make just as much in Russia next season.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=173282&hubname=nhl

Another bad trade for Vancouver. A 2nd rounder for a guy who played 4 games and is gone!

[dp]

Is Nonis the new Millbury?

[stevecanuck16]

No, Nonis is doing a decent job.
I don't give a sh!t if Noronen leaves. He was complaining about being the backup, well guess what? That's what happens when you're not as good as the other guy! I'm perfectly comfortable with Wade Flaherty in net for 15-20 games.

[dp]

Buffalo used Vancouver's pick and took Jhonas Enroth:


"Is the top-rated European goaltender by NHL Central Scouting...Posted a 2.33 goals-against average and .918 save percentage in 26 games this past season...Plays a butterfly style...Has above average reflexes and a terrific glove hand...Is slated to play in the Swedish Elite League next season."

"He is by many considered the top goalie prospects from Sweden since Henrik Lundqvist."

What a brutal trade! As the years go by it will look even worse.

[dp]

Originally Posted by stevecanuck16

I'm perfectly comfortable with Wade Flaherty in net for 15-20 games.

I am too, but they can't bring him up without losing him on waivers. Burke, Carlyle and other NHL management have told Nonis they will grab Flaherty if given the chance.

[Yoke]

I thought you could bring him up without him having to clear waivers, but you couldn't send him back down unless he cleared waivers.

[oldtimegoodtime]

Evgeny Artyukhin
Sean Bergenheim
Eric Chouinard


All three signs with russian team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.

[breezer]

Jeff Panzer has signed a one year contract with the Duesseldorfer Metro Stars (DEL).