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And Regin Makes Five
by SENShobo on 01/20/09 at 03:27 PM ET
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As much as hockey is a presence in Europe, it is still as much a pocketed game there as it is the further below the 49th parallel you delve into America.
Tonight, Peter Regin makes his NHL debut. He will be the fifth player from Denmark to suit up, with the only other Danes currently on NHL rosters playing for the Islanders (Frans Nielsen) and the Coyotes (Mikkel Boedker).
It might not have the flair of other, south of the equator entries into the League, but every time this game can reach deeper, it can’t be seen in any light but a positive one.
Regin has been a solid two-way player for Binghamton of the AHL, notching 8-12—20 in 29 games, tied for the team lead as a +8. He will center a line with Foligno and Fisher as Neil is out with the flu. I hope you got your flu shot too.
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I believe Hansen is with the Moose right now. Great Dane though…
Posted by His Dudeness on 01/20/09 at 04:09 PM ET
Nope, he was in the line-up last game and hasn’t been sent down again.
Posted by Karina on 01/20/09 at 04:20 PM ET
My mistake, possibly the Senators’ as well? That either means Hansen is a third Dane in the NHL, or that Regin is actually the 6th Dane to play in the NHL.
Posted by SENShobo from Waterloo, ON on 01/20/09 at 04:36 PM ET
Hansen is listed in the Senators article as well.
Posted by Shabbadoo on 01/20/09 at 04:47 PM ET
He is now, but he was not originally listed when I first viewed the article. Regardless, Regin appears to be the fifth Dane, one of four currently in the NHL. Poul Peter Popiel would be the first, I believe.
Posted by SENShobo from Waterloo, ON on 01/20/09 at 04:53 PM ET
Regin has decent size at 6’1” 185. Centering Fisher and Foligno tonight.
Bryan Murray needs to evaluate his stable of prospects, so look forward to seeing more and more of the Bingo Boys getting a shot.
From his profile on Hockeys Future:
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/peter_regin
“Regin’s best assets are his strong playmaking skills, soft hands, and overall offensive talent. He sees the ice well and is calm when he passes the puck, which bodes well for a future as a playmaker. In front of the net, he knows where to put the puck and he has a terrific ability to find the open man. Regin has improved his skating and now possesses a more powerful stride and better balance. Though he has a ‘pass first’ mentality, Regin does have a knack for scoring goals. He has strong shooting abilities, specifically a high caliber wrist shot. Regin is not the strongest player and definitely needs to bulk up just as his defensive game is a work in progress. His frame is promising and the above issues should become better as he matures and gains more strength. If Regin´s skill level continues to rise he has every chance of making a solid career.”
Posted by davetherave from Ottawa, Canada on 01/20/09 at 06:18 PM ET
Are you saying Denmark is south of the equator?
Posted by Dale on 01/20/09 at 07:29 PM ET
No, I suggest that really big news would be the debut of a Chilean born and trained NHL player. But, nonetheless, a new Danish player is nothing but a good thing.
And, like all of Europe, Denmark is above the equator.
Posted by SENShobo from Waterloo, ON on 01/20/09 at 09:02 PM ET
LOL. Ok, I guess I misread. And yes I know all of Europe is above the equator
Posted by Dale on 01/20/09 at 11:18 PM ET
I know everyone here (should) know that Europe is above the equator, I was not accusing you of lacking that knowledge. I was merely confirming that I, too, am in possession of that teensy little factoid. I’m sure it won’t jump around the way some stories and truths, especially media-conveyed ones, do.
Posted by SENShobo from Waterloo, ON on 01/20/09 at 11:20 PM ET
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Did you miss Jannik Hansen on the Canucks?
Posted by Karina on 01/20/09 at 04:08 PM ET