Finally, a trade that doesn't involve the Marauders. So here's the shakedown: Cup champs Castlegar sent Chris Walters and Andrew Tarver to the GC Aviators in return for Gem City's first rounder, number 3 overall, Dakota's first rounder, number 6 overall, Rob Tafts, and Matt Ackerman.
I really don't wanna go there, so I won't, but due to all of the drama lately at TBN, a lot of which both Randy and Chris have been wrapped up in, Mr. Walters wanted out. If you would of told me last month that Chris Walters would be traded, I would have laughed at you and walked away. But with the way things have unfolded lately, I expected it.
Let's look at the Castlegar roster as it stands: Walters is a high caliber player, and he will be missed dearly by the Castors, but his loss does not open up any gaping holes in their roster. This is still an extremely deep lineup.
This deal really does solidify the Castors up the middle, Ackerman will most likely be fighting with Paul Korczyk for the number one center job in S6.
Really the singular hole in Castlegar's roster is defense, and this deal makes it slightly worse. Tafts is a downgrade at D from Tarver, and Tarver was a big presence in the Castors locker room. But at the moment, Castlegar doesn't even have enough D guys to fill out a lineup sheet, so look for them to expand on their defensive corps with the draft picks they recently acquired.
As for Gem City, this deal sets up a little better for them than it does for Castlegar. It brings even more star power to the Aviators roster, and it strengthens an already strong defensive corps. Although Gem City was a weak team in S5, the loss of the draft picks is acceptable. Tarver and Walters are proven entities in the BHL, and you never know what you're going to get with draft picks.
Chris Walters had no comment on the situation, but did agree on an interview in the coming days. As for Randy Geralt, he fucking hates me and this is what he said: "john andreson is a piece of shit and the bspn is even moreso." This pisses the hell out of me, but I'm not gonna sit here and bitch and moan. All I'm gonna say is thanks for the show of class man, love you too.
Dec 22, 2008
Austin Makes Some More Moves
Is Andres Godoe the new Matt Sherris? Nah...
Well let's just say I'm happy I signed with that NTC. There have been three trades tonight, two of which involve Godoe's Austin Marauders.
The first one involves the New England Brewers. Austin shipped out right winger Trevor Cardinal to the Brewers for Defenseman Ryan Claudill. I just can't see the Brewers logic with this one. Cardinal was about to become a UFA for Christ's sakes! So basically, they traded away a BHL caliber defenseman, for someone who was already going to sign with them anyway. Could this be a sort of "charity" deal? That's the only reason that comes to mind.
In a press release today, NE GM Matt Kinney had this to explain his strange tactics: "As for why we traded for a UFA, we needed to ensure that Trevor came here and signed with us and because of how things worked out, this is what needed to get done. There are also some undisclosed parts of the deal that were agreed to that will help us out in the future making this a winning situation for our team." I guess we'll just to sit and wait to see whether or not Kinney made a good move.
Austin's other deal involves Godoe's former team, the Vancouver Falcons. Godoe sent Austin's second round pick to the Falcs in exchange for centerman James Morgan and D-Man Azdine Treille. This just seems like another steal for Austin, at least in the short term. The second rounder would have probably been a player of the same caliber of Morgan or Treille, so it was traded away for twice its present worth. Although, the potential second round pick could have much more upside than Treille or Morgan. For now though, it looks like Austin won this deal.
And in a much more minor trade, the Dakota Warbirds swapped draft picks with the aforementioned Vancouver Falcons. Dakota sent both the 16th and the 18th overall picks to Vancouver for the 9th overall pick. Seems like a pretty straight up deal. 2 second rounders for a first, both teams come out winners here.
Well let's just say I'm happy I signed with that NTC. There have been three trades tonight, two of which involve Godoe's Austin Marauders.
The first one involves the New England Brewers. Austin shipped out right winger Trevor Cardinal to the Brewers for Defenseman Ryan Claudill. I just can't see the Brewers logic with this one. Cardinal was about to become a UFA for Christ's sakes! So basically, they traded away a BHL caliber defenseman, for someone who was already going to sign with them anyway. Could this be a sort of "charity" deal? That's the only reason that comes to mind.
In a press release today, NE GM Matt Kinney had this to explain his strange tactics: "As for why we traded for a UFA, we needed to ensure that Trevor came here and signed with us and because of how things worked out, this is what needed to get done. There are also some undisclosed parts of the deal that were agreed to that will help us out in the future making this a winning situation for our team." I guess we'll just to sit and wait to see whether or not Kinney made a good move.
Austin's other deal involves Godoe's former team, the Vancouver Falcons. Godoe sent Austin's second round pick to the Falcs in exchange for centerman James Morgan and D-Man Azdine Treille. This just seems like another steal for Austin, at least in the short term. The second rounder would have probably been a player of the same caliber of Morgan or Treille, so it was traded away for twice its present worth. Although, the potential second round pick could have much more upside than Treille or Morgan. For now though, it looks like Austin won this deal.
And in a much more minor trade, the Dakota Warbirds swapped draft picks with the aforementioned Vancouver Falcons. Dakota sent both the 16th and the 18th overall picks to Vancouver for the 9th overall pick. Seems like a pretty straight up deal. 2 second rounders for a first, both teams come out winners here.
New Look Blog on the Way
Look for a new layout for the BSPN Headlines blog in the future. Tyler Hetherington was kind enough to offer up his services to design a new layout. I know little to nothing about Blogspot so this is kind of a plain layout. Hopefully he can do it up all nice and sexy like :)
Zack Marshall Sex Scandal?
Brisbane Clippers winger Zack Marshall was caught stepping out of a local courthouse yesterday. Sources inside the Brisbane judiciary system say a sex scandal is afoot. Rumor has it that Marshall was caught at a local Brisbane youth party. The party was raided by Brisbane police, and both drugs and alcohol were discovered on the premises.
The point man of the raid, Brisbane police officer Jakob Gibson explained the situation further: "When I kicked in the door, I immediately recognized the boy's face. I have no doubt in my mind that it was Zack Marshall of the Brisbane Clippers. Marshall and a woman who I later discovered to be Sara Moeller, of Sidney, were engaged in a very explicit, and strange, sexual act while simultaneously drinking a large can of Fosters. I'd rather not go into details, but they were engaged in some strange form of sexual intercourse.
Anyways, a background check later revealed that Ms. Foster was 22 years old, which is considered statutory rape in Australia due to the fact that Mr. Marshall is only 15. No word on whether or not charges will be pressed, but Mr. Marshall could be facing some jail time due to the alcohol."
In a press release through his agent Marshall had this to say: "These allegations are ridiculous, especially since I haven't been in Australia in about a month. I've been at my home in Michigan practicing for the upcoming BMHL playoffs. I hope that whoever made these ridiculous allegations will step forward and admit that this is false. It seems like this is some sort of conspiracy against me." I would be shocked if the league did not begin a probe into Marshall's possible illicit activities, he's already been in trouble with the league before. Look for a possible suspension in the near future.
The point man of the raid, Brisbane police officer Jakob Gibson explained the situation further: "When I kicked in the door, I immediately recognized the boy's face. I have no doubt in my mind that it was Zack Marshall of the Brisbane Clippers. Marshall and a woman who I later discovered to be Sara Moeller, of Sidney, were engaged in a very explicit, and strange, sexual act while simultaneously drinking a large can of Fosters. I'd rather not go into details, but they were engaged in some strange form of sexual intercourse.
Anyways, a background check later revealed that Ms. Foster was 22 years old, which is considered statutory rape in Australia due to the fact that Mr. Marshall is only 15. No word on whether or not charges will be pressed, but Mr. Marshall could be facing some jail time due to the alcohol."
In a press release through his agent Marshall had this to say: "These allegations are ridiculous, especially since I haven't been in Australia in about a month. I've been at my home in Michigan practicing for the upcoming BMHL playoffs. I hope that whoever made these ridiculous allegations will step forward and admit that this is false. It seems like this is some sort of conspiracy against me." I would be shocked if the league did not begin a probe into Marshall's possible illicit activities, he's already been in trouble with the league before. Look for a possible suspension in the near future.
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