Some updates

June 16, 2008   ·   Derek Felix   ·   Jump to comments

In an attempt to make our site easier to read, I’ve eliminated a lot of categories. Many became excessive and didn’t really have a place on Battle.

Now, it should be much easier for our blog team to categorize entries without as much confusion. Something which was much needed. Only a few superstar players have been retained as categories. Most players don’t deserve to have their own categories. There might be a couple of other local stars who could still get added. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Tomorrow, the NHL will announce Hall of Fame inductees. Igor Larionov and Pavel Bure are two of the leading candidates. The list also includes Glenn Anderson who should be in along with Mike Vernon, Mike Richter, Tom Barrasso, Adam Oates, Doug Gilmour, Phil Housley, Pat Verbeek and Dino Ciccarelli.

No. I’m not going to include every candidate because that would be insane. Figure two or three to make the cut. Larionov should be a lock. I would like to see both Bure and Anderson get in. Each had Hall of Fame caliber careers. If there’s a place for Cam Neely in Toronto, then the Russian Rocket should be in. He was one of the most lethal finishers of his time and an impact player. As for Anderson who was part of all those Oiler Cup teams, it’s a travesty that he’s not in. We’re talking about a money playoff performer here not to mention he won yet again with the Rangers. He’s always been the overlooked Oiler. It’s time!

In other news, the Predators re-signed defenseman Ryan Suter to a four-year $14 million deal yesterday. The 23 year-old posted career bests in assists (24), points (31) and penalty minutes (71). He could’ve become eligible for Group II free agency. So, this was a no-brainer for Nashville. Solid move locking up one of their top defenders.