July 30, 200521 yr The Panthers traded the 29th pick and their 2nd in 2006 to the Flyers for the 20th overall and selected LW Kenndal McArdle. The guys on the TSN broadcast love this pick and think we got a great player at #20. Keenan sounded very excited and said the team made the trade b/c of McArdle still on the board and him only (not just to get a higher pick). He was ranked #17 by the TSN Draft preview and the #7 overall North American skater. I am certainly excited as well! This is from NHL.com: Kenndal McArdle -- Moose Jaw Warriors left wing Kenndal McArdle, ranked seventh in North America by NHL's Central Scouting Service, made a great leap forward in 2004-05. McArdle jumped from eight goals two years ago to a team-leading 37 goals and 37 assists, tenth-best in the Western Hockey League, in 70 games. He also had 122 penalty minutes. That helped secure for him an invitation to try out for Canada's team at the 2006 World Junior Championship. McArdle actually jump-started his career in the 2004 WHL Playoffs. After scoring eight goals and eight assists in the regular season, McArdle clicked for three goals and two assists in 10 2004-playoff games. McArdle is a solid 5-feet-11 inches and 190 pounds. He gets his speed and strength from his powerful lower body. Scouts rave about McArdle's character, especially after he took the blame last season for his coach's firing and rallied his teammates from the WHL cellar to a playoff berth. According to NHL Central Scouting, McArdle is an explosive skater, extremely strong on his feet and not easily knocked off the puck. His quick acceleration allows him to find open holes and create scoring chances. He plays at a very high skill level and is tough to contain when driving to the net from either wing. He is very tough on opposing defensemen in one-on-one situations. One of McArdle's offensive weapons is the give-and-go. He handles the puck well in traffic and makes good decisions in tough spots. He has a quick release on his wrist shot and an excellent one-timer shot. Scouts appreciate that McArdle is a very gritty player who competes hard every night and can work through adversity. He delivers big hits in every zone, doesn't back down from a challenge and stands up for teammates. He has a great attitude and desire for hockey.
July 31, 200521 yr He's going to make a great addition to this team. Keenan did a great job at drafting this guy :notworthy
July 31, 200521 yr So the Panthers have another black guy? Nicely done. 881392[/snapback] exactly what I was thinking...wooo Peter Worrell #2
July 31, 200521 yr So the Panthers have another black guy? Nicely done. 881392[/snapback] Wow, I was thinking perhaps he showed up to the wrong draft. The odds of two black players on one team have to be about 1/1000.
July 31, 200521 yr uh news flash, Peter Worrell isn't on the Panthers. 882532[/snapback] Don't worry Hotcorner, they don't know any better. In other news, when McArdle finally joins the team, will the Panthers have the first ever two black guy line in the history of the NHL? And in other news, Keenan made qualifying offers to all the RFA.
July 31, 200521 yr uh news flash, Peter Worrell isn't on the Panthers. 882532[/snapback] Don't worry Hotcorner, they don't know any better. In other news, when McArdle finally joins the team, will the Panthers have the first ever two black guy line in the history of the NHL? And in other news, Keenan made qualifying offers to all the RFA. 882544[/snapback] Anson Carter-Georges Laraque probably played together some in Edmonton.
August 1, 200521 yr Peter Worrell #2 881441[/snapback] Except Mcardle actually knows how to play hockey.
August 1, 200521 yr The Sabres declined the option on Satan so he is now an UFA. He used to be my favorite player in the late 90's when I lived in Buffalo. I'd love for us to get.
August 1, 200521 yr The Sabres declined the option on Satan so he is now an UFA. He used to be my favorite player in the late 90's when I lived in Buffalo. I'd love for us to get. 882702[/snapback] I will take anyone. BTW free agency starts in 3 hours right? I wonder which player will sign first
August 1, 200521 yr Uch, Satan. He puts up a lot of points, but he does it in bunches. He'll have 5 games of multipoints then nothing for 10.
August 1, 200521 yr BTW free agency starts in 3 hours right?882722[/snapback] It's been pushed back 12 hours. The free agency period now begins today (8/1) at noon ET. ESPN.com story
August 1, 200521 yr BTW free agency starts in 3 hours right?882722[/snapback] It's been pushed back 12 hours. The free agency period now begins today (8/1) at noon ET. ESPN.com story 882891[/snapback] Thanks I'll keep my eyes open on what happens
August 1, 200521 yr uh news flash, Peter Worrell isn't on the Panthers. 882532[/snapback] I'm aware, but he's another black player on the Panthers in a historical sense.
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