Lui's Knob Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Still don't like this move and e not the direction gillis is going lately. It's like he's too busy with other things than hockey decisions by the sounds of his team 1040 interviews. Team stinks but are winning somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Provost im still not sure were on the same page, so dont bite my head off if were not. This was addressed elsewhere (hfboards) the entire situation i am discussing was explained by someone else... "Back on Volpatti, since Pinnizito is healthy and going to the wolves, Is it true they needed a roster spot to do that?" "Since it's just a conditioning assignment, yes." "Thanks, Would Kesler on IR have freed up that spot?" "Kesler is on IR but that made room for Ebbett to be called up. If they didn't call Ebbett up then yes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I see. Is this a change under the new CBA? It was always my understanding under the old CBA that everyone regardless of their age and their draft or free agent status had to sign a three year entry level contract and didn't need to be exposed to waivers when sent down. But I could be wrong on the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Volpatti will be available again at some point. Something tells me this won't be the last time he goes on waivers. Guys like him typically bounce around from team to team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostdivision Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The point being made is the Canucks could have done many things in order to not have to send Volpatti down if they didn't want to. - They could have sent him on an IR conditioning stint, they don't have to activate him as healthy to do that. You are allowed to do that before declaring the player fit - They could have sent Schroeder down temporarily and then recalled him - They could have used Burrows or another player at centre and not recalled Ebbett - They could have waited and called up Ebbett a little later If it was a simple matter of not having the roster spots, they could have used any number of methods to not have to waive Volpatti. ... at least until they determined whether Pinizotto was going to be fit to play. Since there were other alternatives that would have avoided waiving Volpatti, the most reasonable thing is to believe what the team reported. They wanted to get him more playing time and that wasn't going to be happening on the Canucks. There was a belief that he could develop into a 3rd liner, but not by sitting in the press box. They took a risk sending him down, presumably they thought this was the best timing to get him through waivers without getting snagged. They miscalculated. At some point soon one could assume he or another player would have to be waived in order to add another higher end forward which we most certainly need to do. For example, Jensen's season in Sweden ends on March 5th (assuming AIK doesn't make the playoffs which is probably the case)... so he will soon be available for a call-up to the Canucks. I could see that happening after a few games in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 If WSH waives Volpatti, we get first crack at him on waivers right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancanwincup Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Yeah man, can't wait to see the Sedins get ragdolled for the 100th time in the playoffs woooooohoooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 What impact is this you speak of? doing ok in 2 fights, Volpatti was ok but he's really not worth freaking out over. Also LOL at AV "making favorites out of plugs" as you whine about a plug like Volpatti... Also lol at Volpatti being a talented player, he was ok at best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck or Die Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 It's amazing how much you people are overrating Volpatti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFTcan Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Our hardest working plug.. you'll be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure1994Mclean Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 You've got to be freakin' kidding me I thought this was a joke. I'd seriously wish it was Weise instead. He did everything asked of him and was probably our one of the most consistent players this season, seeing as how it seemed he was fighting every other night, and the big difference between him and Weise is that when he fights he wins. I'd rather have a guy that can do one good thing effectively than Weise who seems to be a ineffective at a bunch of things. His physicality and tenacity actually made him a deterrent, which is something this team desperately needs. Something I really admired in him was that in a sense he reminded me of Rypien in that he was fearless in his fights and hold his own in fighting guys larger than him. We just lost an effective role player on our team and the Caps just gained a fighter that'll defend their stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I wish we could wave Gillis. If he cleared he could maybe go manage that Kalamazoo operation or somethin'. Sorry, but this one pisses me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostdivision Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 It's amazing how much you people are overrating Volpatti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Dang well good for him!! Really too bad especially loosing a BC boy. Gonna miss him. I thought he was playing great this season. I hope he gets more minutes with the caps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I'm sorry to see him go...really liked his hard hitting, grit and toughness. Surprised by this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skates_with_a_stick Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I'm sorry to see him go...really liked his hard hitting, grit and toughness. Surprised by this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 You mean this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 It's amazing how much you people are overrating Volpatti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Reports are that we claimed Sestito. I guess it wasn't a roster spot issue... but an issue of wanting to try another option. @TSNRyanRishaug: Canucks claimed sestito Bigger guy... not exactly a legit heavyweight, but he can play a regular shift unlike many of them. http://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/109943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 You've got to be freakin' kidding me I thought this was a joke. I'd seriously wish it was Weise instead. He did everything asked of him and was probably our one of the most consistent players this season, seeing as how it seemed he was fighting every other night, and the big difference between him and Weise is that when he fights he wins. I'd rather have a guy that can do one good thing effectively than Weise who seems to be a ineffective at a bunch of things. His physicality and tenacity actually made him a deterrent, which is something this team desperately needs. Something I really admired in him was that in a sense he reminded me of Rypien in that he was fearless in his fights and hold his own in fighting guys larger than him. We just lost an effective role player on our team and the Caps just gained a fighter that'll defend their stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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