Chirps from Center Ice

Our nemeses from the south were in the news today. In no particular order:

• According to multiple sources, Bears sniper Keith Aucoin cleared waivers today.
• Bears goaltender Braden Holtby was recalled by parent Washington today.
• Michael Nylander was loaned from parent Washington to the Rochester Americans today. He’ll be getting two checks.
• Hershey announced their own third jerseys today. Bears by nature, cannot skate, but apparently this one can.

Enough Hershey news for now. There was significant news out of Pittsburgh including cuts. The Penguins sent 11 guys packing. Forwards: Chris Conner, Nick Johnson, Brett Sterling, Joe Vitale and Tim Wallace. Defensemen: Robert Bortuzzo, Corey Potter, Brian Strait and Steve Wagner. Goaltenders: John Curry and Brad Thiessen were assigned to Wilkes-Barre /Scranton.

Of those listed, Conner, Curry, Potter, Sterling, Wagner and Wallace have to clear waivers by 12 p.m. tomorrow before joining WBS. Analysis from Bombulie can be found here.

Alumni watch: AHL observer Patrick Williams reported on Twitter today that Ryan Lannon is among players in Springfield Falcons camp.

I’m at home tonight and will be listening to the rematch of Crunch / Penguins on the radio. If you are local to Wilkes-Barre you can find it on 102.3 on your radio dial. If you care to stream it, you can do so here.

I will do my best live tweeting the affair blind. Follow along, if you haven’t already.