He's Back!

Brian Sutherby has returned from his groin injury to the Anaheim lineup the last few games.

since returning from injury on January 2nd:


VS. Columbus: 5:35 icetime, a 2-1 victory for the Ducks.
VS. Chicago: 5:12 icetime, a 2-1 victory for the Ducks.
VS. Phoenix: 8:38 icetime and +1. A 3-2 shootout loss for the Ducks.


Here's hoping he keeps playing well, and can get a couple in the back of the net.

Moving on up . . .

Brian's been in Anaheim for three games, two losses and a win, and he's seen his responsibilities increase each game he's been out there.

Brian's average time on ice per game so far,

Game 1: 5:14 of ice on the 4th line.
Game 2: 8:40 of ice on the 4th line.
Game 3: 12:31 of ice on the 2nd line.


A guy the Washington Capitals struggled to trade away is now playing on the second line in Anaheim alongside Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. The real winner in that trade was obviously B-Suts.

It's been a rough week.

It hurts whenever your favorite player doesn't get to play. It hurts even more when your favorite player doesn't get to play and the team stinks. Brian Sutherby was shipped off to the Anaheim Ducks this week for a second round pick in 2009. If the Caps ever get anything for their former first round draft pick, he won't see the ice until 2011 at the earliest, most likely. You know the old adage, "you can't fire the players, so fire the coach?" It seems the Capitals managed to find a way to fire a player, while B-Suts gets a fresh new start in Anaheim.

While Brian gets a new start in Anahiem, I leave you with this video tribute, complete with a horrible soundtrack.