Tampa Bay traded former Black Bear defenceman Bob Beers to Edmonton yesterday
for defenceman Chris Joseph, in a deal designed to "shake up" the team,
especially their power play.  Maine graduates haven't had long tenures down
here, as Dave Capuano lasted less than a season (mostly in the IHL) before
being sent to San Jose (who subsequently sent him to Boston a couple of weeks
ago - he's now playing for Providence in the IHL).
 
St. Louis assigned Jim Montgomery to Peoria yesterday.
 
BTW, for all of you Tim Bergland fans out there, he's been called up for
the second time this season and is expected to play against Quebec tonight.
(The first time was on "emergency recall" due to injuries.  He scored on his
first or second shift, but had to go back once the injured players returned.
The St. Pete Times did not state whether this recall was under similar terms,
but since it followed a sentence about an injury to Brian Bradley, I think
we can conclude that this'll end up being just another 1-2 game stint.)
 
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