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Our weekly selection of hockey moves
that leave us scratching our heads. We don't recommend that any of these feats
be attempted at home. Submit your suggestions for Hoser of the Week directly to
us at sharknews@yahoo.com. |
| For the Week of
3/17/03 |
The Calgary Flames
The National
Hockey League has ruled that forward Dean McAmmond is ineligible to play for
the Calgary Flames for the remainder of the season after determining that his
trade from the Calgary Flames violated the terms of the collective bargaining
agreement.
McAmmond will receive his salary, and will be allowed to
practice with the team and participate in team functions. The CBA clause states
that a player traded by a club within four weeks prior to the waiver draft may
not be re-acquired by the club within the same season.
McAmmond was
acquired by the Avalanche on Oct. 1 as part of the five-player trade that sent
Chris Drury to Calgary. The waiver draft was Oct. 4. The rule was implemented
to prevent NHL teams from "hiding" players for the waiver draft then getting
them back after the waiver draft is completed. After meeting with the NHL
Players' Association and the teams, the NHL determined the trade did not
violate the spirit of the rule.
"I know there are a lot of questions. I
wish I had more answers," Flames general manager Craig Button said Thursday
night. "Once we have more answers, I will be able to give you a full statement.
As of right now, we are trying to find a resolution to the Dean McAmmond
trade."
"An unfortunate circumstance occurred. The league is working
very hard to find a solution. Once we find that solution, we will have further
comment."
McAmmond missed the first 23 games this season with a back
injury and never really got into a rhythm with his new team. He had 10 goals
and eight assists in 41 games, but was a healthy scratch in five of the past 15
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| Previous Winners |
2002-03 Hosers
3/3/03:
The NHL
2/3/03: Theo Fleury - Chicago Blackhawks
1/6/03:
Columbus Blue Jacket Fans
12/16/02:
Les Costello
11/25/02:
Jarkko Ruutu - Vancouver Canucks
11/11/02:
Michael Croteau
10/28/02:
The Calgary Streaker
2001-02
Hosers
4/8/02: Andre Roy - Tampa Bay
Lightning
3/4/02: Ed Belfour - Dallas
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