I love it when I’m right
September 4th, 2009, 8:56 pm
A really quick post from my iPhone. I’m in Nashville stalking Marcel Goc and I happened to see on Sharks beatwriter David Pollak’s blog that the Sharks have brought in Dan Hinote to compete for a third/fourth line spot.
I applaud this move (mainly because I suggested it weeks ago). No risk and high reward only here as the Sharks added two extremely hard working bottom six veteran forwards and continue to improve their glaring problem – the supporting cast to Thornton and company. If Hinote is healthy, he serves the same role that Travis Moen should have before turtling against the Ducks, causing DW to balk at his 1.5M asking price.
Things are slowly falling into place. Thumbs up on Hinote. Not flashy, but a guy who knows his role and does it well. Thanks for listening to me again DW. I assume the check is in the mail?
Ok-seriously, I am in Nashville. I think my blood type after one day is “chicken fried”.
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Quick note. He’s only been invited to the training camp. No news of any contract signed. Just like McLaren was invited to Rangers camp.
I don’t think Staubitz holds a candle to this guy as far as a responsible 4th liner. He’s got a fairly solid chance of earning a roster spot, hopefully for next to nothing.
I’ll still always think of him as a Blue… it’s the name, I still think St. Louis is a Blue from time to time.
I used to hate Hinote when he was an Av. Very irritating player. Good point about him not having a contract. I think the only thing standing between Hinote and a roster spot will be his health – which has been an issue due to how he plays the game.
Nashville is the shit. You have to hit up Jack’s BBQ on Broadway, you will not regret it:
http://www.jacksbarbque.com/