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[Zach6668]

Thunder Bay (AP) - The newest FCHL franchise, the Ottawa Limidonks, would like to introduce their first ever roster player, Jordan Staal.Jordan Staal was acquired in exchange for cap space in 2008/09, and 2009/10; $7 and $2 respectively, from the Altoona Maroons. Jordan, just 19 years old, is signed through 2011/12 at 25 cents. As an 18 year old, Jordan scored 29 goals in the NHL, in his rookie season, before regressing a bit last season. The Limidonks anticipate a breakout season, next year, and expect Jordan to be the cornerstone of the organization for years to come.Several hours later, the Limidonks completed another trade, adding two more roster players, and a relatively high draft pick. In exchange for more cap space, $9 in 2009/10, and $4 in 2010/11, General Manager Zach Henderson aquired Daniel Paille and Matt Cullen. In addition to the two players, the Limidonks also received, from the asdfjkl;s, the 13th overall pick in the upcoming entry draft.With the pick, the Limidonks will be looking to begin stocking the cupboard with a high-end prospect from the 1st round of this season's NHL entry draft.Paille, 24, is a restricted free agent, but declined salary arbitration with the Sabres, and is expected to be signed. Forecasters expect as many as 25 goals and 50 points from him in the upcoming season.Cullen, 31, coming off a good season, despite a late season injury, is expected to continue to contribute to Carolina's offense, and will be looking to better his 49 points in 59 games from last season.Paille and Cullen are both RFAs in the FCHL, but neither will be due a raise. GM Henderson will decide their fates in the coming weeks. Both players can be signed for $1 per season, for up to 5 years."Overall, I'm happy with the way the day went. I gave away too much cap, maybe, but I think it's a small risk for what could be a big reward down the road. Jordan Staal has the size and skill to be a great player, who can put up some big points, especially if he gets on the wing on Sid or Geno's line in Pittsburgh, and for just a quarter, he's a huge bargain if he does breakout," Henderson said from his home in Thunder Bay.He also added, "Cullen should provide some filler while we develop our farm and youth, but should be able to put up some points, and give us a chance to win on any night, and Paille, well, he's another young guy with some upside, who can put the puck in the net. We're starting a dynasty today, and I can't be more excited!"The Limidonks, while currently based in Thunder Bay, ON, will be relocating to Ottawa before the expansion draft, and will play out of the East Market Arena.

[digitalmonkey]

LOL...Having fun already I see.

[Zach6668]

digitalmonkey, on Sunday, July 6th, 2008, 11:14 PM, said:

LOL...Having fun already I see.

:DI waited a long time for this, yo.My roster moves are pretty well done until the drafts and auction.

[gruven]

Sounds like a Jerry Seinfeld routine... "And what's up with the limidonks? Can't they make up their minds? Are they lemondonks, or limedonks? Get off the fence, already!!"

[FCP Bob]

I still think you should have called your team The Big Z's

[MapleLeafs]

FCP Bob, on Monday, July 7th, 2008, 4:45 PM, said:

I still think you should have called your team The Big Z's

That actually woulda been pretty sick.

[troyomac]

MapleLeafs, on Monday, July 7th, 2008, 2:40 PM, said:

That actually woulda been pretty sick.

I talked to Zdeno, and this name has been copyrighted, sorry.

[serge]

There is also an issue with the letter Z..is it Zee or Zed..Everytime he crossed the border the name would have to change.

[Zach6668]

The thing is, Big M's is based off of Bob's last name. Z is obv based on my first name. Do you see how this makes no sense? The Big H's is a dumb team name.

[serge]

Zach6668, on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008, 3:29 PM, said:

The thing is, Big M's is based off of Bob's last name. Z is obv based on my first name. Do you see how this makes no sense? The Big H's is a dumb team name.

Also I think he named the team in honour of Frank Mahovlich the original Big M..I dont think Zdeno has coined the BIG Z yet.

[MapleLeafs]

serge, on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008, 6:32 PM, said:

Also I think he named the team in honour of Frank Mahovlich the original Big M..I dont think Zdeno has coined the BIG Z yet.

Of course not. Zarley Zalapski did.

[SBriand]

Limidonks picked up their first Leaf this afternoon. That should gain support from the Mustangs away from asdjkl'.

[strategy]

team should be renamed to the boringdonks imo

[DinkDonk]

As a fellow LHE player as well as an Ottawa fan, I feel the time has come to pledge my support to a FCHL team.Equipped with a competent, if sometimes surly GM, I feel the Limidonks will be on the rise in the coming years and I will jump on this bandwagon now.

[Zach6668]

good choice, sir.

[Zach6668]

Since the last update, the Ottawa Limidonks have acquried 4 more roster players, and have made their first ever draft selection.Roster:Latendresse, Guillaume, signed at $1.00 through 11/12Paille, Daniel, signed at $1.00 through 12/13Staal, Jordan, signed at $0.25 through 11/12Ladd, Andrew, signed at $0.50 through 11/12Steen, Alexander, signed at $0.50 through 12/13Conroy, Craig, RFA, can be resigned for $0.25 for up to 5 seasonsCullen, Matt, RFA, can be resigned for $1.00 for up to 5 seasonsFarm Team:Caputi, Luca, PIT, drafted in the 2nd round, 13th overall in 2008, will carry a $1 salary when promoted to the rosterIncluding our RFAs, who will both be resigned, the Limidonks will have $4.50 committed towards the cap, covering 7 players. We still need to add 8-10 forwards and 8-10 defensemen and both goaltending units.For the 2008/09 season, we have $51 in cap to spend (including the $4.50 already tied up). For the following years, we have $49.50 in 2009/10, $61 in 2010/11, and $64.75 in $2011/12.For the 2008 draft, we have two remaining picks, both 4th rounders, 40th, and 46th overall. Additionally, we still own our own picks in each of the first 4 rounds in 2009.======================================Additions:Jordan StaalDaniel PailleAlexander SteenAndrew LaddGuillaume LatendresseCraig ConroyMatt Cullen2008 2nd round pick, 13th overall (Luca Caputi)2008 4th round pick, 40th overall (Anton Gustafsson)2008 4th round pick, 46th overall (Tyler Myers)Subtractions:$14.00 cap space in 2008/09$15.50 cap space in 2009/10$4.00 cap space in 2010/11$0.25 cap space in 2011/122009 5th round pick

[WestcoastCanuck]

As a roster tip, you will need at least 8 D to try to fill most nights. I think most teams had 8-9 last season, with the odd team having 10.

[Zach6668]

Yup, ty. That was my plan, not sure why I wrote 7-9. Fixed!

[Zach6668]

The Ottawa Limidonks are proud to welcome Anton Gustafsson, the 21st overall pick in this years NHL entry draft, by the Capitals, to their farm system. He was drafted with the 40th overall pick in this years FCHL draft.

[DinkDonk]

Zach6668, on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008, 11:38 PM, said:

Since the last update, the Ottawa Limidonks have acquried 4 more roster players, and have made their first ever draft selection.Roster:Latendresse, Guillaume, signed at $1.00 through 11/12Paille, Daniel, signed at $1.00 through 12/13Staal, Jordan, signed at $0.25 through 11/12Ladd, Andrew, signed at $0.50 through 11/12Steen, Alexander, signed at $0.50 through 12/13Conroy, Craig, RFA, can be resigned for $0.25 for up to 5 seasonsCullen, Matt, RFA, can be resigned for $1.00 for up to 5 seasonsFarm Team:Caputi, Luca, PIT, drafted in the 2nd round, 13th overall in 2008, will carry a $1 salary when promoted to the rosterIncluding our RFAs, who will both be resigned, the Limidonks will have $4.50 committed towards the cap, covering 7 players. We still need to add 8-10 forwards and 8-10 defensemen and both goaltending units.For the 2008/09 season, we have $51 in cap to spend (including the $4.50 already tied up). For the following years, we have $49.50 in 2009/10, $61 in 2010/11, and $64.75 in $2011/12.For the 2008 draft, we have two remaining picks, both 4th rounders, 40th, and 46th overall. Additionally, we still own our own picks in each of the first 4 rounds in 2009.======================================Additions:Jordan StaalDaniel PailleAlexander SteenAndrew LaddGuillaume LatendresseCraig ConroyMatt Cullen2008 2nd round pick, 13th overall (Luca Caputi)2008 4th round pick, 40th overall2008 4th round pick, 46th overallSubtractions:$14.00 cap space in 2008/09$15.50 cap space in 2009/10$4.00 cap space in 2010/11$0.25 cap space in 2011/122009 5th round pick

Zach6668, on Thursday, July 17th, 2008, 11:27 AM, said:

The Ottawa Limidonks are proud to welcome Anton Gustafsson, the 21st overall pick in this years NHL entry draft, by the Capitals, to their farm system. He was drafted with the 40th overall pick in this years FCHL draft.

Wooooooooooooo! Let's go Donks!