dlbalr Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Was to be announced later this afternoon but has now been delayed until tomorrow, I'll update it here when it's released. Hamilton has made one "trade" today, sending Greg Stewart to Chicago (ATL's farm team) for the rest of the season and playoffs. This is a loan and does not impact his NHL rights whatsoever. D-man Mike Vernace may be heading to Hamilton in return - same deal though, ATL has his recall rights. Clear Day Roster: Cedrick Desjardins Curtis Sanford David Desharnais Mike Glumac Ben Maxwell Eric Neilson Max Pacioretty Aaron Palushaj Tom Pyatt Ryan Russell Grant Stevenson Brock Trotter Ryan White J.T. Wyman Shawn Belle Andre Benoit Mathieu Carle Alex Henry Frederic St. Denis P.K. Subban Mike Vernace Yannick Weber In Residence: D Chad Anderson F Andrew Conboy F Olivier Fortier F Maxime Lacroix F Dany Masse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhfarber Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Just curious, but in the off chance that the habs decided they needed Stewart's services, can they still call him up from the Wolves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Just curious, but in the off chance that the habs decided they needed Stewart's services, can they still call him up from the Wolves? Yep, though if it ever comes to the Habs needing him, we're in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Yep, though if it ever comes to the Habs needing him, we're in trouble. That's how he made it to the NHL in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Yep, though if it ever comes to the Habs needing him, we're in trouble. It is intresting why we would make such a deal, why didn't we do it before trade deadline: given that it is not really a trade. Obviously we are strengthing are left defense position for a calder run. The trade off is giving up grit in Stewart to a team that you may end up playing. The cupboard is bare in Cinci as far as defensemen, which it has been all year. This may have been the only way to get experienced depth for that particular position. Any Thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lammy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 These kind of "player-loanings" happen all the time in the ECHL, but it's rare to see it in the AHL. I wonder what's on the minds of the Habs and the Dogs. This is an unusual move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 It is intresting why we would make such a deal, why didn't we do it before trade deadline: given that it is not really a trade. Obviously we are strengthing are left defense position for a calder run. The trade off is giving up grit in Stewart to a team that you may end up playing. The cupboard is bare in Cinci as far as defensemen, which it has been all year. This may have been the only way to get experienced depth for that particular position. Any Thoughts! It's not an NHL trade, Stewart still is property of the Habs and Vernace part of the Thrashers organization. Hamilton needed defensive depth, the Wolves had some, it was a natural fit. As you said though, why help a rival...unless there's no time left before the deadline and you can't acquire one elsewhere? There really wasn't a need to do it last week unless the Habs wanted Vernace as part of the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 It's not an NHL trade, Stewart still is property of the Habs and Vernace part of the Thrashers organization. Hamilton needed defensive depth, the Wolves had some, it was a natural fit. As you said though, why help a rival...unless there's no time left before the deadline and you can't acquire one elsewhere? There really wasn't a need to do it last week unless the Habs wanted Vernace as part of the organization. While we are on the subject, does any one know off hand if any of our prospects that are currently in university or in junior are likely to become available to the dogs and added on top of our clear day list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 While we are on the subject, does any one know off hand if any of our prospects that are currently in university or in junior are likely to become available to the dogs and added on top of our clear day list? The only notable one could potentially be Gabriel Dumont from Drummondville and considering they're gearing up for a long playoff run themselves (2nd in the Q), he probably won't be available until the 3rd round of the Calder Cup playoffs. Jason Missiaen from the OHL's Petes may get an ATO but I suspect he'd practice with Cincy during their run and not the Bulldogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenadian Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 The Pete's clinched a playoff spot tonight with the Gens loss to the Bulls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 The Pete's clinched a playoff spot tonight with the Gens loss to the Bulls And will promptly be disposed of by my Barrie Colts in the 1st round. He'll be available before too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenadian Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Nawww..... My Wolves will be disposed of by the Colts in 4 No cinderella run this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 First post updated to show Clear Day and In Residence lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Good to know your hunch was wrong on Pyatt, dlbalr. Edited March 11, 2010 by saskhab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Good to know your hunch was wrong on Pyatt, dlbalr. Glad to see the Habs are learning from their mistakes in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Of note, Mathieu Darche is not on that list, meaning he'll finish the year as a habs and won't be returned to the Bulldogs if the Habs season ends before Hamilton's does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Of note, Mathieu Darche is not on that list, meaning he'll finish the year as a habs and won't be returned to the Bulldogs if the Habs season ends before Hamilton's does. He'd have to clear waivers either way; once he played his 11th game with the Habs his fate was sealed. Sergei Kostitsyn also isn't on as he'll soon need waivers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Of note, Mathieu Darche is not on that list, meaning he'll finish the year as a habs and won't be returned to the Bulldogs if the Habs season ends before Hamilton's does. Speaking of Mathieu's- Have we room for Mathieu Aubin on the in residence list? Today he became a CYCLONE again. Coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Speaking of Mathieu's- Have we room for Mathieu Aubin on the in residence list? Today he became a CYCLONE again. Coincidence? Yeah, I would say so (coincidence). He was released by the Habs in the offseason, they have no intention of bringing him back. I'm actually somewhat surprised he caught on with an ECHL team (Bakersfield early on), last I heard he was still looking for a contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yeah, I would say so (coincidence). He was released by the Habs in the offseason, they have no intention of bringing him back. I'm actually somewhat surprised he caught on with an ECHL team (Bakersfield early on), last I heard he was still looking for a contract. I don't think coach Weber would share in your surprise, because he gave up two young players to get him in Cinci. Furthermore, and I did see him play in Hamilton, Aubin would give you more than say Masse or Fortier at this time in a Calder run. I would agree that the Canadians have no real plans for anyone on an AHL contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 While we are on the subject, does any one know off hand if any of our prospects that are currently in university or in junior are likely to become available to the dogs and added on top of our clear day list? Replying to the same post a second time but I forgot that David Fischer will be eligible to join the team fairly soon as well. For those who are saying don't sign him and take the 2nd round pick as compensation, note that the Habs actually have to make him a bonafide contract offer in order for that to happen. If management wants to keep Fischer, they may want him skating with Hamilton in the playoffs, even if he isn't playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Replying to the same post a second time but I forgot that David Fischer will be eligible to join the team fairly soon as well. For those who are saying don't sign him and take the 2nd round pick as compensation, note that the Habs actually have to make him a bonafide contract offer in order for that to happen. If management wants to keep Fischer, they may want him skating with Hamilton in the playoffs, even if he isn't playing. Fischer is the guy I would like to see groomed into Wyman/Dandenault role. He is 6'4'' and I understand he can skate. He can play defense. Give him some reps as a winger during his AHL career and he could prove invaluble. Give him a year or two to build up body strength and he could surprise. What have you got to lose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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