Quick SnapShots – July 17th 2009

Mark Easson

15 years ago

Former goon Chris Nilan had his shoplifting charge dismissed. It’s hard not to laugh at this. ‘Knuckles’ was apparently trying to steal a bathing suit, he walked out of the store with them under his pants, Nilan denied he was stealing. One to many punches to head I guess. Updated with more comedy: Nilan told the cops; “I just wanted to save a few bucks,”, and that he took a swing at one of the security guards.
Colby Armstrong re-upped with the Thrashers for 1 year, at a reported $2.4 million. Armstrong scored 22 goals and added 18 assists in his first full season in Atlanta. He was one of the key pieces that Atanta acquired from Pittsburgh in the Marion Hossa trade (Hossa and Pascal Dupuis for Armstrong, Eric Christenson, Angelo Esposito and a 1st Round Pick.
A new potential bidder for the Phoenix Coyotes has stepped forward. Canadian Daryl Jones is meeting with the NHL today.