dlbalr Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Today marks the first day of waivers for the year. Not surprisingly, a whole lot of players were waived today (42 by my quick count). I doubt many of these get claimed (maybe one) but here are a few of the interesting names: Danny Kristo (STL) - former Hab prospect John McFarland (FLA) - anyone who remembers the ridiculous hype when he started in junior might get a kick out of this one Davis Drewiske (PHI) - I wish he'd have been kept around for the IceCaps Zack Phillips (BOS) - 1st rounder 4 years ago, was teammates with Beaulieu in Saint John Corey Tropp/Jeremy Morin (CHI) - both were part of the Saad to CBJ deal and both were in the NHL full-time last year. I could see someone claiming Morin. There will be a lot more players on waivers in the next 11 days. It's worth keeping track of the notable players waived to compare to the likes of youngsters that are facing waiver decisions from the Habs. In particular, what d-men get waived that could be comparable to Tinordi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Palushaj also cut by the Flyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I really like Morin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 I really like Morin I thought someone might scoop him up but he cleared. 13 on waivers today, the notables being Taylor Beck (NYI) and Max Reinhart (NSH). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Brent Seabrook agrees to an 8 year extension worth roughly $6.85 M per year. I'll be curious to see how Chicago fits that new deal in as it's a bit of a raise (and Anisimov has a pricier new deal starting then as well). He'll be 31 when that deal kicks in so there may be an ugly year or two at the end as he turns 38/39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim.on Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Brent Seabrook agrees to an 8 year extension worth roughly $6.85 M per year. I'll be curious to see how Chicago fits that new deal in as it's a bit of a raise (and Anisimov has a pricier new deal starting then as well). He'll be 31 when that deal kicks in so there may be an ugly year or two at the end as he turns 38/39. I feel like the 6.85 is a bit of a discount to stay with a winning team, yet the 8 years is possibly more than he would have gotten on the open market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Way too many players to count on waivers today and there aren't many names of interest. Obviously Thomas from the Habs will be one to follow. It's starting to be make-or-break time on PTO's. Brad Boyes signed for $700k with the Leafs (great bargain) while Curtis Glencross, Patrick Dwyer, and Ray Emery, among others, were all let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 We're starting to see some completely ill-advised panic over the Habs not having signed Fleischmann yet. One of the arguments is that all the other teams are all signing or releasing their PTO players. That's not the case. Here are the players still on PTO's: Arizona: Corey Potter (signed a one year deal)Boston: Jonas GustavssonCalgary: Ryan WilsonChicago: Kyle Cumiskey (signed PTO with AHL affiliate)Colorado: Curtis Glencross, Andrej Meszaros, Jack SkilleFlorida: Martin HavlatLos Angeles: Peter BudajMontreal: Tomas FleischmannNew Jersey: Tyler Kennedy, Lee StempniakNY Islanders: Eric Boulton (will sign waiver to practice with team but will not sign before the season starts)Pittsburgh: Sergei GoncharSt. Louis: Scott Gomez, Scottie UpshallWashington: Derek RoyWinnipeg: Thomas Raffl There's a few players on that list that seem to be likely to get contracts. If so, it'll be a much more successful year for PTO players compared to last year where Drayson Bowman with the Habs was one of the rare successes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We're starting to see some completely ill-advised panic over the Habs not having signed Fleischmann yet. One of the arguments is that all the other teams are all signing or releasing their PTO players. That's not the case. Here are the players still on PTO's: Arizona: Corey Potter Boston: Jonas Gustavsson Calgary: Ryan Wilson Chicago: Kyle Cumiskey Colorado: Curtis Glencross, Andrej Meszaros, Jack Skille Florida: Martin Havlat Los Angeles: Peter Budaj Montreal: Tomas Fleischmann New Jersey: Tyler Kennedy, Lee Stempniak NY Islanders: Eric Boulton Pittsburgh: Sergei Gonchar St. Louis: Scott Gomez, Scottie Upshall Washington: Derek Roy Winnipeg: Thomas Raffl There's a few players on that list that seem to be likely to get contracts. If so, it'll be a much more successful year for PTO players compared to last year where Drayson Bowman with the Habs was one of the rare successes. Think you have to decide what your are doing with your young players-- Ghetto and Hudon-- both will likely play in at least one more preseason game-- if you decide to send them back- then you sign Fleischman--- if you sign Fleischman now nomatter what they do in the last game (Ghetto and Hudon) they are going back--would not be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Think you have to decide what your are doing with your young players-- Ghetto and Hudon-- both will likely play in at least one more preseason game-- if you decide to send them back- then you sign Fleischman--- if you sign Fleischman now nomatter what they do in the last game (Ghetto and Hudon) they are going back--would not be fair. You can have the most amazing pre-season and still be sent down for the right reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Is that Fleischman guy a lock to be signed? Or is there still a chance they might just decide to go with a youngster for that position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Is that Fleischman guy a lock to be signed? Or is there still a chance they might just decide to go with a youngster for that position? I would suggest that a good showing by one of the youngsters, in the last game or two, might complicate the decision making process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Is that Fleischman guy a lock to be signed? Or is there still a chance they might just decide to go with a youngster for that position? No PTO is ever a lock to sign but as long as he stays healthy in the final two preseason games (and I wouldn't be surprised if they're waiting in case he gets hurt vs Ottawa), he should be in good shape to sign. If you look at the practice lines, they haven't really tried a youngster in anything more than a depth role the last few days. It seems like they're strictly around to just spend time practicing with the rest of the NHL'ers since they'll likely be up at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 No PTO is ever a lock to sign but as long as he stays healthy in the final two preseason games (and I wouldn't be surprised if they're waiting in case he gets hurt vs Ottawa), he should be in good shape to sign. If you look at the practice lines, they haven't really tried a youngster in anything more than a depth role the last few days. It seems like they're strictly around to just spend time practicing with the rest of the NHL'ers since they'll likely be up at some point. You'd think they'd give Hudon at least one game beside DD to see if he can do what Fleischman can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Raphael Diaz waived by the New York Rangers. Everyone knows the reason is because the Rangers don't want to lose Dylan McIllrath on waivers. Same situation Montreal could face if they waive Barberio over Tinordi and why Dallas is ready to hold onto Oleksiak as an eighth defenceman. A bigger shock is Chicago sending Marco Dano down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Ottawa puts Greening on waivers, kind of a surprise no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Ottawa puts Greening on waivers, kind of a surprise no? $2.65 M on his deal for a 12th/13th forward. For me, the surprise was that it didn't happen last year. He'll clear, as will Bryan Bickell amongst overpaid physical forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I think I confused him with someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Brian--when does your final 23 man roster have to be filed? Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Brian--when does your final 23 man roster have to be filed? Thanx I believe it's 5 PM EST the day before the start of the season so for this year, it's by Tuesday, October 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Edmonton's cutting some big ticket players. Nikita Nikitin ($4.5 M) was on waivers yesterday and cleared, today it's Ben Scrivens ($2.35 M) hitting the wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Another pricey player will hit the wire as Andrew MacDonald will be waived at noon. Philly fans will be cursing Paul Holmgren's name a little more now. Former Hab defenceman Mike Weaver has retired. He bought a customized licence plate to commemorate the occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Wow. Torres gets 41 games for his headshot to Silfverberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Wow. Torres gets 41 games for his headshot to Silfverberg. not enough, life time suspension sounds about right for that idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Edmonton's cutting some big ticket players. Nikita Nikitin ($4.5 M) was on waivers yesterday and cleared, today it's Ben Scrivens ($2.35 M) hitting the wire. At one point, Edmonton and Chicago talked about swapping Nikitin and Bickell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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