Pete M Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 If WD isn't happy with Megna, and Rodin is still fighting injury and conditioning...then try Boucher with the Sedins...he seems to be a sniper. However, it seems that Boucher's defensive game needs work, which the forward playing with the Sedins needs to have a good defensive game. This is why Megna is with the Sedins. Maybe he will be a depth guy until someone gets injuried ...similar to Pedan. Switching out 4th liners won't do anything because the 4th liners are doing their job with minimal ice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 42 minutes ago, elvis15 said: They aren't claiming him with the mindset of having him for help in Utica. It's clear he won't pass waivers as he's been claimed a few times and someone like Megna (who hasn't been working with the Sedins and doesn't have a fit elsewhere really) could get through without much issue. If we wanted him for Utica we would have tried to trade a marginal piece for him after he cleared. We'll see. My money is on him heading to Utica well before the season is over. If he gets claimed then so be it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 15 minutes ago, canuckledraggin said: Looking at the roster it appears nobody needs to be moved to make room until someone returns from injury. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/roster Hansen to IR solves it short term, not sure if that's their solution or we put someone on waivers right away as well. Megna is the most likely candidate there, with Chaput doing well at center and Skille replacing some of Dorsett's play. I still don't think Gaunce being waiver exempt makes him the easy choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonald Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Well we didnt give up a second round pick for him so im all for it, but being undersized and not having above average/elite skating is a little scary. Hopefully bo can hook him up with his skating coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 If he can develop above average speed watch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 36 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Based on what again? Ohhhh you're looking at stats So computer screens and opinions. Gotcha http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=76290 Ya, pretty terrible for a 22 year old 4th line player. When you only look at computer screens He's not on the other three lines for a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Tortorella's Rant said: He's not on the other three lines for a reason Yeah - those reasons are Sedin Sedin Eriksson Sutter Baetschi Horvat. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 2 hours ago, S'all Good Man said: Sure but remember BG was a 1st round pick... he's pretty hard to notice a lot of nights too so I suspect thats the issue here. Anyway its a free player to try out. Agreed, BG has been around a while and his progress was expected to be higher and faster than it has been. Gillis drafted this guy. BG's time is running out. This was a no loose move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, aqua59 said: Agreed, BG has been around a while and his progress was expected to be higher and faster than it has been. Gillis drafted this guy. BG's time is running out. This was a no loose move. It was? Running out for what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I like this pickup, goal scorer that has had some success. Solid game, great shot and offensive instincts, needs to work on skating at this level. From what I understand thats his biggest weakness. Worth a shot, in some ways I like this more than Rattie, even though there was some chemistry with Beartschi I think Boucher has had more success in the league and is more proven as far as knowing what he is, what he can do, and what he needs to work on. Bit of a project but theres some NHL skill there, and with our offense its always nice to add a guy who can put the puck in the net. worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 13 minutes ago, oldnews said: Yeah - those reasons are Sedin Sedin Eriksson Sutter Baetschi Horvat. Go figure. You mean: Baetschi Horvat Sedin Sedin Eriksson Sutter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 hour ago, S'all Good Man said: Why? Not arguing, just curious. I know nothing about Rattie. Skilled player , had great chemistry with Sven. Believe he was forced down depth charts by a deep blues team. On the smaller side but his skill set has high appeal and top 6 potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 hour ago, S'all Good Man said: Why? Not arguing, just curious. I know nothing about Rattie. Meh. I think silky is oversimplifying it with the "meat and potatoes" thing - although that is a definite plus imo. 50 minutes ago, oldnews said: Boucher: 62 goal season in the OHL 63 goals in the AHL - in 168 games. Rattie: 57 goal season in Portland. 69 goals in the AHL - in 196 games *Boucher: 19 pts in 39 NHL games last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Once Hansen and Burrows are healthy, look for Gaunce and Chaput or Megna to be sent down. Sedin Sedin Hansen Baertschi Horvat Burrows Granlund Sutter Eriksson Boucher Chaput Skille Rodin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Alflives said: Is there a Cap on AHL salary? I am pretty sure there is no AHL salary cap. The main constraint on veteran players is that a team can play no more 6 veteran skaters in any one game. (Actually, the rule says that each team must have at least 12 skaters with 260 or fewer professional games and one guy with 320 games or fewer (determined at the start of the season). Therefore, roughly speaking, a veteran is a guy with more than 260 professional games at the start of the season. For most guys that is about 4 seasons of AHL or ECHL play (or in Europe) as most guys miss some games here and there. A team can play no more than six of those guys (not counting goalies) in any one game. So a team that signs some low-skill low-cost vets is limited in what it can do. Most AHL teams have two or three vets earning 200K or more while the prospects are all under 100K. Not sure about the Utica salary structure but it looks like it is probably on the low side given the absence of high-profile AHL vets, although Pelletier was recently added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Type R said: But then he has to clear, which means NJ will pick him back up. So they sent him down, was snagged by NSH, who then did the same, so NJ got back, tried to send him down again, and then Vancouver grabbed him. exactly he will stay in the nhl this season now the waiver system is working for him unlike how it worked against corrado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Granlund isn't not a 4th liner. You watch the games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 hour ago, J.R. said: It was? Running out for what? Time to play better than he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 minute ago, aqua59 said: To play better than he is. He's not playing poorly. In fact, given his role, ice time, line mates and usage, he's actually playing pretty well. Especially for a rookie. But sure, there's always room for improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 55 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said: He's not on the other three lines for a reason Hmmm I wonder if that could be because of depth currently available. It could also be because of Willie D. Maybe it's because he's the ONLY C/LW with size in the bottom 6. Oh wait, wait wait. It might even be because Manny Malhotra has all but taken him completely under his wing to show him what it takes to be that elite player in the bottom 6 and through a factor of all of the above he has nowhere else to be and has no expectations on him to be anything other than just that But hey...facts don't mean as much as opinions right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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