jono2009 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 @TSNBobMcKenzie: Aaron Volpatti on waivers for 2 reasons. 1. Get him icetime. 2. Open roster spot for Steve Pinizzotto, coming off injured non-roster status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 I shared this idea about a month ago and if this is true what a great opportunity for Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That would be great for Steve, but I was hoping to see Vandermeer. That wouldnt really make sense though because it was Volpatti on waivers, not Cam Barker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I am the duplicate thread police and you are under arrest, sir. Watch your head as you get in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 This is really disappointing. Volpatti is the team leader in hits and among the NHL's top 30, I believe. He provided a much needed physical presence in the lineup and could fight. All this and he gets waived in anticipation of the much heralded Steven Pinizzotto's return? I don't buy it. I agree with Bob's follow-up tweet that states Vancouver needs to free up a roster spot for Pinizzotto when he comes off the IR so that he can then be sent down to the AHL. Remember, he's on the NHL IR, not the AHL IR. Now, that still leaves the Canucks with an empty roster spot, since Volpatti will also be in the AHL or picked up on waivers. This is where I'm personally coming to the conclusion that Gillis wants to free up a roster spot for Nicklas Jensen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieCrumbs Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Lets nip this in the butt early, it's PINIZZOTTO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogolol Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 This is really disappointing. Volpatti is the team leader in hits and among the NHL's top 30, I believe. He provided a much needed physical presence in the lineup and could fight. All this and he gets waived in anticipation of the much heralded Steven Pinizzotto's return? I don't buy it. I agree with Bob's follow-up tweet that states Vancouver needs to free up a roster spot for Pinizzotto when he comes off the IR so that he can then be sent down to the AHL. Remember, he's on the NHL IR, not the AHL IR. Now, that still leaves the Canucks with an empty roster spot, since Volpatti will also be in the AHL or picked up on waivers. This is where I'm personally coming to the conclusion that Gillis wants to free up a roster spot for Nicklas Jensen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorrcoq Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Major roster move! Waive/demote the 13th forward and call up...another 13th forward. Let the parade begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Love this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Isn't it a bit soon for Jensen to come over, the SEL season ends March 5th and apparantly his team is only 3 points out of a playoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Only way Jensen gets called up is if a winger trade is coming. We already have a log jam of wingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teen Icarus Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yeah, but I'm kind of concerned that somebody might pick Volpatti off of waivers - he's been a useful asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I like pinner and looking forward to seeing what he can do but volpatti filled a role we needed.... Weise is not intimidating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I am the duplicate thread police and you are under arrest, sir. Watch your head as you get in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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