Yellowknife goes Wild over North(ern) Star

Yellowknife (CP) In an attempt to shake things up YDP has dealt Mike Modano and Luc Bourdon to the Stingers for Brian Rolston and prospect Lukas Kaspar. The acquisition of Rolston gives YDP another PK specialist, a severe sore spot for the squad this season. ‘Shawn and Rod do a great job for us, with the acquisition of Rob (Niedermayer) and now Brian we’ve got 4 solid guys that can take care of our own end.’ Rolston is also capable of playing the PP and will be looked at to head the second unit behind Sakic.
This move is real strong signal by management to some of YDP’s UFA centers, saying we want you back. Rolston has the versatility needed by YDP as he’s capable of playing both C and LW. This move essentially solidifies YDP’s LW for RHL17, which includes Tanguay, Rolston, Fedotenko and rookie Ouellet.
Ima Dumass (CP)

Funk or Slump?

Yellowknife (CP) Inconsistency has been the name of the game so far for the Penetrators. The team stormed out of the gate with a 10-2-1 record, but has cooled off considerably going 10-12-5. YDP once enjoyed a sizable division lead on the pack only to see it slip to ½ game with several teams within striking distance. ‘We knew the division was going to be tight,’ said Wong, ‘did I expect to run away with it, no, but did I expect the Crystals to be breathing down our neck, no.’ While the team is concerned they are not panicking as they still have 17 of their final 25 games against teams in their own division. ‘We need to take care of business,’ said Hannan, ‘we all need to play more consistently and everything will take care of itself.’
On a happier side Joe Sakic and Sheldon Souray have both been named to the NHL and Howe Conference All-Star teams with games to be taking place in Dallas and Kansas City respectively. ‘I’m honored and flattered by the nomination,’ said Joe, ‘there are a lot of deserving guys and I just feel privileged to be representing the great people of Yellowknife.’
An unnamed agent for several of YDP’s impending UFAs confirmed with CP that initial contract extension talks have begun with several players. Sources close to the negotiations has mentioned that both sides are working hard to hammer out a long term agreement which would keep the ‘core’ together.
Ima Dumass (CP)