This week on 15 Minutes of Fame we’re discussing some potential trades from around the NHL, Alex Ovechkin’s work ethic and news that former Oiler Mike Comrie is calling it a career. As well, we look at what the Edmonton Eskimos did in the opening days of CFL free agency, what LeBron James said about returning to Cleveland and the circus that surrounded the recent fight between Vitali Klitschko and Dereck Chisora.
In the GABBYs: Teemu Selanne, the Detroit Red Wings, Brad Marchand, the Rochester Knighthawks, Roburt Sallie and Brazilian soccer club XV de Jau. The Punchline this week is the “Piggyback Bandit,” Sherwin Shayegan.
The Edmonton Oilers have decided to re-sign Andy Sutton to a one year deal. The deal is one year and is worth $1.5 million.
This has definitely been an off year for the Edmonton Oilers hockey club with more expected, but Sutton has shown the physical presence the team expected he would bring when they acquired him in the off-season from the Anaheim Ducks for defenceman Kurtis Foster, who coincidentally has moved on to New Jersey.
If anything, Sutton has possibly been a little too physical, as he has already been suspended for 13 games this season.
I think Sutton’s interest in staying in Edmonton is a positive move and will help the other blueliners with their overall development and maturity. What do you think?
In other Oiler news, former forward Mike Comrie has retired. Comrie, whose father Bill founded the Brick, played last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but never really fully came back after hip surgery. In 2001-02, while with the Oilers he scored a career high 33 goals.
This week on 15 Minutes of Fame: The Edmonton Eskimos drop two straight, but can they get back on track against BC? The Toronto Blue Jays get some solid contributions from a top prospect in a week where they’re accused of “stealing signs,” and a couple of former Oilers move on from the NHL for very different reasons.
In the GABBYs: Real Madrid, Oscar Pistorius, Eri Yoshida, the Lake County Fielders, the US ski team and Tiger Woods.
It was another solid week in the world of sports, and we are once again here to break it all down for you! On this episode of 15 Minutes of Fame: Ryan Smyth’s return to Edmonton and the accompanying controversy, a look at which Free Agents are still looking for work and a thumbs up to the Edmonton Eskimos!
In the GABBYs: Derek Jeter hits 3,000, Wladimir Klitschko fires back at David Haye, jersey swapping at the Women’s World Cup, Tiger Woods and Michael Vick.
The newlywed Edmontonian has Hilary Duff on his arm, and now he’s flanking Sidney Crosby.
After a season with his hometown Oilers, Comrie signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday to a one-year deal worth $500,000. That’s chump change for the former megabucks player, heir to a fortune, and spouse of a well-paid movie/music star, proving again he’s playing this game for the right reasons. (more…)
Interesting, isn’t it, that the feeble Edmonton Oilers gave up on a couple of veteran players who promptly got bigger jobs on better teams.
Fernando Pisani did not hesitate long when approached by the Chicago Blackhawks. Similarly, Mike Comrie moved quickly to join the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In case you haven’t noticed, both of those players now have a shot at the Stanley Cup. If they had remained as Oilers, their only positive should would have been aimed at the bottom rung of Western Conference playoffs.
At this point, it’s impossible to tell whether general manager Steve Tambellini was right to unload all of the veterans. Only time will tell, but it’s obvious that Tambellini wants to unload every memory of the miserable season he endured as big hockey boss a year ago.
You can’t question Pisani’s character, but his health is another matter.
You can’t question Comrie’s fearlessness, his work ethic or his ability to score goals. But he lacks straight-ahead speed and of course is considered too small for a long and healthy life in the current NHL.
Comrie put up with a lot of pressure when he returned to Edmonton last seasonl. Pisani has fought both illness and injury in recent seasons.
There’s always a chance that some youngster can step up to fill Pisani’s role as a disciplined and consistent third- or fourth-line player. And there’s an equal chance that Comrie can be replaced by one of the presumed rookie hotshots on the roster.
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