Are Sheldon Souray’s Days in Hershey Numbered?

Sheldon Souray Hershey Bears

There are only four more home games until the NHL trade deadline on 2/28 (Photo by Kyle Mace)

All good things have to come to an end, right? Despite accumulating only three goals and eight assists in 22 games with the Bears, interest in banished Oilers’ defenseman Sheldon Souray has rapidly picked up over the weekend. First, there was a blog post on ESPN, where Pierre LeBrun suggested that the Rangers were interested in a veteran presence on their blue line:

Rangers interested in defensemen: The Rangers’ power play has consistently struggled (23rd), so a veteran point man such as Kaberle, Bryan McCabe or Sheldon Souray would likely interest the Blueshirts. Each would also provide a veteran presence on a really young Rangers blue line.

Then tonight, TSN took that one step further:

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The Never-Ending Saga of the Goalie Shuffle


Dan Stuck tends to Dany Sabourin after a bad hit from Louis Robitaille. Photo by Kyle Mace

On Thursday, Hershey’s world was rocked by the news that Dany Sabourin would be out an estimated two to three months because he was scheduled for knee surgery.

For Sabourin, this has to be especially tough. After having a bit of rough first half of the season, he was finally looking comfortable and confident. He had just come off playing four games in a row and they were arguably four of his best games. It hasn’t been announced when he injury occurred, but it’s easy to assume it happen during the January 21st battle against the Albany Devils. Thanks to Louis Robitaille’s hit, Sabourin feel so awkwardly on his leg. Despite laying on the ground for some time, he finished the game and even played for the next three games.

Add to that the fact that Braden Holtby also tweaked his knee right before the All-Star break, forcing him to miss playing in the All-Star game and putting him on the dreaded day-to-day list. Hey, at least it’s not week-to-week. So what now?

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Brian Fahey Wins Hardest Shot Competition

Photo by Brian Mills

Brian Fahey's third shot was the winner. (Photo credit: Kyle Mace)

Three weeks ago when the AHL All-Star Rosters were announced, Lawrence Nycholat was voted in as a starter. But due to an upper body injury that he re-aggravated Thursday night, he had to pull out of the game.

With All-Star weekend fast-approaching, the league turned to Brian Fahey to fill the void. Fahey, who has played 7 games for the Capitals and has notched 17 points in 34 games with the Bears this year, has consistently produced when called upon. So it was fitting for him to be a last-minute replacement and shine in today’s AHL Skills Competition.

Fahey competed in the “Sher-Wood Puck Control Relay,” but it was the “Reebok Hardest Shot” competition where he shined.

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Highlights from the 2011 AHL All-Star Skills Competition

Photo by Brian Mills

The 2011 AHL All-Star Classic was the news of the day in Hershey.  A large crowd gathered to witness the best players in the AHL show off their skills in an assortment of events.  Unlike recent years, the format this year is an East versus West match up.  One player from the Western All Stars received a loud round of applause.  That player was former Bear, Alexandre Giroux.  Of course current Bears Brian Fahey, Andrew Gordon and Braden Holtby also received large show of support.

The First event was the “Sher-Wood Puck Control Relay.”  The East took two out of three heats to get an early lead.  Up next was the “Reebok Fastest Skater.”  The RBC Future Stars gave the West a point, while the East got points for the fastest individual and fastest team average.  The “RBC Rapid Fire” competition was next on the agenda.  The goalies from the East came up big.  Martin Jones and John Curry had to split duties because Holtby sat out the events with a sore knee.  The East got another point thanks to fabulous goal tending.  The East picked up two more points in the “Reebok Hardest Shot.”  The East had the highest team average and Fahey led all contestants with a shot of 96.9 mph.  In the “Reese’s Accuracy Shooting” the East yet again prevailed gaining two more points.  The “Reese’s Pass and Score” also belonged to the East when they won 4-2.  The last event was the “Panasonic Breakaway Relay.”  Again, the goaltending from the East was the dominant factor.  The offence from the East also produced 4 goals.  After all events were done, the East outscored the West by a score of 19-7

For a full score sheet from the competition, check out the results on the AHL’s official website. After the jump, make sure to check out our extensive photos from the day.

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