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capninsano

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Dec 28, 2009 4:51 PM
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=303820

A little more info.
Dec 28, 2009 4:51pm
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darbypitcher22

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Dec 28, 2009 5:19 PM
does this move make them better? At least Chimera looked like he was playing hard every night... can't be said for every guy on that team
Dec 28, 2009 5:19pm
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TedSheckler

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Dec 28, 2009 5:22 PM
I'll copy my other post.

....took stupid penalties and was constantly offsides.
Dec 28, 2009 5:22pm
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pkebker

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Dec 28, 2009 9:31 PM
Hey another Defenseman...maybe he'll finally be able to help...
Dec 28, 2009 9:31pm
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Dec 28, 2009 10:13 PM
TedSheckler wrote: I'll copy my other post.

....took stupid penalties and was constantly offsides.
Constantly offsides is right. Seems like he can only skate fast which is good until you cross the blue line twenty feet ahead of Umberger or Torres. I like Jurcina I think he can be good for the CBJ.
Dec 28, 2009 10:13pm
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Dec 28, 2009 11:55 PM
TedSheckler wrote: I'll copy my other post.

....took stupid penalties and was constantly offsides.
...and was high-strung beyond belief. It was like watching a middle schooler out there: "He hit me legally, so I'm going to run him from behind and then scream about it".
Dec 28, 2009 11:55pm
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GeneralsIcer89

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Dec 29, 2009 3:47 AM
This deal makes more sense for the Jackets from the leadership angle. Clark has been Washington's captain the past 4 seasons, and is a good locker room presence as well as a steadying influence on the bench. I wouldn't put him higher than 3rd line, but he's one of the kinds of guys one would want on a team full of youngsters. Jurcina is a decent veteran defenseman who is one of those players you don't really notice (which on defense is usually a good thing).

Chimera fits the grit role that Washington is lacking with the exception of Ovechkin, so maybe Ovie won't feel as though he has to make as many of the big hits, since someone else on that team will finally hit (and take stupid penalties for it).
Dec 29, 2009 3:47am
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Dec 29, 2009 6:43 PM
Clark and Jurcina will fit in Hitchs' system. Clark brings the veteran leadership aspect as well.
Dec 29, 2009 6:43pm
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Dec 29, 2009 6:44 PM
GeneralsIcer89 wrote: This deal makes more sense for the Jackets from the leadership angle. Clark has been Washington's captain the past 4 seasons, and is a good locker room presence as well as a steadying influence on the bench. I wouldn't put him higher than 3rd line, but he's one of the kinds of guys one would want on a team full of youngsters. Jurcina is a decent veteran defenseman who is one of those players you don't really notice (which on defense is usually a good thing).

Chimera fits the grit role that Washington is lacking with the exception of Ovechkin, so maybe Ovie won't feel as though he has to make as many of the big hits, since someone else on that team will finally hit (and take stupid penalties for it).
When Ovechkin goes to hit someone he is reckless and always charges before a hit.
Dec 29, 2009 6:44pm