tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post442736987164035983..comments2023-10-25T05:51:28.164-04:00Comments on Light the Lamp - a Columbus Blue Jackets blog: Another optionLTLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-49521923961813786812009-09-24T17:39:24.842-04:002009-09-24T17:39:24.842-04:00I would love to know what avenues Howson has been ...I would love to know what avenues Howson has been pursuing over the past several weeks to obtain an offensively-minded defenseman, I really really would. The old "fly on the wall"-type deal. My guess is that he has been making lots of phone calls, etc. but nothing has materialized. Might be wrong. But, doesn't the salary cap become a firm ceiling come the start of the season? So, maybe there still is a chance.CBJ_Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881421442156792110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-58373887546966870742009-09-24T16:38:36.350-04:002009-09-24T16:38:36.350-04:00The Backman comparison is bang on eplagge... that ...The Backman comparison is bang on eplagge... that is scary.<br /><br />The good news is that we wouldn't be paying him a Backman like 3 mil+ salary to be a 7th dman. <br /><br />Also I know what you mean about Howson being desperate but I would describe it a little differently.. I just think his hands are really tied by the budget and has to shop on the bargain bin.<br /><br />I mean let's face it there is no way he wouldn't have beat that Vancouver deal for Erhoff if he could take the salary. I also believe Van Ryn is a prime target in Toronto but the fact that Toronto won't take back any of our salary is preventing anything from happening there.<br /><br />On a positive note.. Watching a replay and Brass just scored against the Avalanche.. Man did Raycroft ever stink in this game!<br /><br />-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-53500355193589673662009-09-24T15:11:32.246-04:002009-09-24T15:11:32.246-04:00Strange. Low risk, maybe. But, does this signal ...Strange. Low risk, maybe. But, does this signal a certain bit of desperation from Howson. When I hear comparisons to Backman, the hair on the back of my neck starts to bristle.CBJ_Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881421442156792110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-33141223763507181662009-09-24T14:03:06.598-04:002009-09-24T14:03:06.598-04:00I'm not sure how I feel on this one. I mean, t...I'm not sure how I feel on this one. I mean, the guy felt like the Florida Panthers would give him a better shot than the Jackets. <br /><br />As LTL pointed out, he is a minus player, and he is soft. Not the type of player Hitch likes. And in Minnesota, his offensive "upside" was minimal.<br /><br />But, we do need someone who can shoot, and I'll admit I used to follow the Colorado Avalanche very closely. I've seen the guy play, and he can be a pretty decent player.<br /><br />LTL is right though. This is VERY low risk. We have to pay him something like $100 a day. If he doesn't work out, looks like he'll be heading to Europe.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449921261422615963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-26239252568494328192009-09-24T13:40:49.438-04:002009-09-24T13:40:49.438-04:00Love the Benny Hill music on the video.Love the Benny Hill music on the video.Art Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433145420956616297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-87011580017442282492009-09-24T12:07:01.699-04:002009-09-24T12:07:01.699-04:00He's an offensive defenseman that should count...He's an offensive defenseman that should count for something, but that's about it. <br />I think this shows how though it has been for Howsen to find us that missing piece on defense more then anything else.. My guess would be he gets signed on the cheap for 1 year until Moore or Clitsome is ready to take over his spot. Looking at other people's assessment of him on various websites I get the following image:<br /><br />Top 6 D-man<br />Large Frame, but soft<br />Dependable, can play the big minutes but can make uncanny mistakes when pressured.<br />Offensive upside is pretty slim from what I read.<br /><br />Reading this summary I keep thinking Backman ?? <br /><br />However according to the Dispatch, Lemaire liked him.. I don't think Lemaire would like Backman..eplaggehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546755501285760023noreply@blogger.com