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NHL Rumor News - October 27, 2009.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009 10:18
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Does Sidney Crosby need new linemates? How is Michael Nylander doing in the minors? Read on for the details.

SPORTSNET.CA: Mike Brophy recently reported  Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby's low placement amongst this season's offensive leaders is due to a lack of quality linemates. Brophy noted Crosby hasn't complained about his situation which has gone almost unnoticed by the Penguins strong start. Don't expect GM Ray Shero to do anything about it for the time being given the Pens are bumping against the salary cap ceiling. The earliest he could address the situation might be by the trade deadline in March.

SPECTOR'S NOTE: As long as the Penguins are playing well Crosby's lower-than-usual production won't be a significant issue. Given that Shero has made bold moves at the last two trade deadlines to address roster needs heading into the playoffs he could indeed do so again next March, although limited cap space will still make it difficult.

WASHINGTON POST: Tarik El-Bashir reports Michael Nylander has five assists in three games with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins which could bolster his stock in the eyes of those KHL teams rumored to be interested in him.

SPECTOR'S NOTE: This is probably Nylander's best shot at attracting sufficient attention from KHL teams if he hopes to play this season as his performance won't be enough to entice NHL teams into taking a chance on him.

NHL.COM: The Carolina Hurricanes yesterday placed veteran forward Stephane Yelle on waivers.

SPECTOR'S NOTE: Hat tip to Nyrphan18". He's expected to clear waivers at noon ET today.

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0 #1 Yelle winding down? — Hockey Hippie 2009-10-28 01:03
Carolina was Yelle's 3rd team in three years so you have to wonder. Still, he is cheap and maybe a team like Colorado (Tucker, McLeod, Yip out, Durno, Koci, Hendricks in) might be able to use him due to injuries and the quality of the guys filling the spots of those injured players. That said, Carolina has Cole and Ryan out and Ruutu currently suspended so the fact that the 'Canes put Yelle on waivers now might be more telling than it appears.
 
 
-1 #2 I thought Crosby was the man — saint0wen 2009-10-28 16:24
Considering some argue Sidney Crosby is better than Alex Ovechkin because he makes everyone around him better, why is it that his linemate since last season, Chris Kunitz, only has 1 goal in his last 40 games... hmmm...
 

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