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That was me apollo - I suggested picking up Pokka, or offering a 5th for Erixon when Chicago acquired Timmonen.

It probably would have been necessary though, because I doubt Erixon falls to the Canucks on waivers.

I'd give a 5th for him for sure. It's almost a 90% guarantee that he'll out do whoever JB drafts with the 5th. Hopefully he falls to us, but probably won't.

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No way Erixon should get past Carolina. Lol...I actually thought it was Jonathan Ericsson on waivers from the headline.

I'm with Oldie though, I'd give up a pick for him. Too bad though because I don't think you can trade a player on waivers. Not sure why Bowman couldn't get anything for him.

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And why not? Free pickup when we're injury riddled, wasn't a liability when on the ice and has more NHL experience in a3rd/4th line role than anybody we had in utica. I like willie and jbs style with the call ups. IMO bringing up Shink or Jensen to play that role isn't setting them up for success.

Agree that hopefully he can help Utica.

I thought from the start that if he couldn't make it in Arizona, then he wouldn't be a fit here. There was no harm in giving him a chance but I'm not sure why JB thought he'd be a fit.

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No way Erixon should get past Carolina. Lol...I actually thought it was Jonathan Ericsson on waivers from the headline.

I'm with Oldie though, I'd give up a pick for him. Too bad though because I don't think you can trade a player on waivers. Not sure why Bowman couldn't get anything for him.

Looking at his game log he's only been in a hand full of games since December due to injury and scratches. In the games he has played is been very low minutes. Possibly a injury that just won't go away or could be a personal issue. There's a reason his ice time was so low lately (Under 8 minutes in a couple games)
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Claim Erixon to replace Biega for now

But if 2 of our injured D-men are coming back soon, I wouldn't claim Erixon. I wouldn't send down Clendening to make room for Erixon, which is probably what would have to happen.

Or trade Weber and Stanton/Sbisa for picks or in a package and claim him anyways.

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Claim Erixon to replace Biega for now

But if 2 of our injured D-men are coming back soon, I wouldn't claim Erixon. I wouldn't send down Clendening to make room for Erixon, which is probably what would have to happen.

Or trade Weber and Stanton/Sbisa for picks or in a package and claim him anyways.

Well technically we only have to keep a regular out for one more game in order to claim him and not send anyone down.

After the deadline the roster limit expands apparently.

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No way Erixon should get past Carolina. Lol...I actually thought it was Jonathan Ericsson on waivers from the headline.

I'm with Oldie though, I'd give up a pick for him. Too bad though because I don't think you can trade a player on waivers. Not sure why Bowman couldn't get anything for him.

I also wondered that.

The most logical answer is roster spots and contract issues.

Which would inevitably lead to a question of "IS a really big multi player trade happening soon"

It's one of a dozen or more possible situations but that's possibly the most logical reason to waive such a promising young player

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Never should have picked up McMillan in the first place. Oh well, maybe he can help out Utica.

this is stupid

we needed a fill in player for a couple of games

he seems to be known by some in the organization

if he gets picked up on waivers he cost the team very little

if he is sent down his 2 way contract kicks in . he costs less

and provides comets some depth for their playoff run

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I also wondered that.

The most logical answer is roster spots and contract issues.

Which would inevitably lead to a question of "IS a really big multi player trade happening soon"

It's one of a dozen or more possible situations but that's possibly the most logical reason to waive such a promising young player

But even so...it should have been easy enough to call GM Franics and say "give me a 5th, he's yours"

Quick and tidy.

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this is stupid

we needed a fill in player for a couple of games

he seems to be known by some in the organization

if he gets picked up on waivers he cost the team very little

if he is sent down his 2 way contract kicks in . he costs less

and provides comets some depth for their playoff run

Is it?

I disagree with the idea of putting him in for a couple of games. I thought someone like Jensen should have got those.

There was no risk involved, but I certainly didn't think he'd have an impact with the Canucks. Only silver lining is that he can help Utica.

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Is it?

I disagree with the idea of putting him in for a couple of games. I thought someone like Jensen should have got those.

There was no risk involved, but I certainly didn't think he'd have an impact with the Canucks. Only silver lining is that he can help Utica.

That might have been exactly the point.

We claimed someone we thought we could retain regardless. He can also fill in for us if we need him.

With our injuries and hope to compete for the Calder too, he's a fine fit.

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