Confirmed Buy-Out [ARI] Antoine Vermette

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Oilers can take the chance no one claims him at 3.75 letting him become a UFA.
Then Edmonton can sign him cheaper.

Since he has a full NMC, Pretty sure he will just waive it and be bought out right away no sense on going on waivers. In case that a team claims him that might be on his no trade list and he doesn't want to play for.

 

[SnipeCelly]

Arizona needs the room for their up-and-coming centers. If he clears and becomes UFA, his contract will still count against the Coyotes cap which will help them reach the cap floor...or something like that.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Chaykas putting together that Kucherov offer sheet. kid dont care, he does what he wants.

funny you say this....as I thought about this exact scenario last night.

 

[AZviaNJ]

In reality, Vermette was the Coyotes worst Top 9 forward for the first half of last year....but played well after the trade deadline when paired with Tanguay.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Chaykas putting together that Kucherov offer sheet. kid dont care, he does what he wants.

This could be a real possibility, But didn't Arizona still have enough to offer sheet Kucherov even without buying out Vermette.

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

If Cullen doesn't come back, i'd take Vermette 1 year at 1.4 million.

 

[Sabreality]

This could be a real possibility, But didn't Arizona still have enough to offer sheet Kucherov even without buying out Vermette.

Had $6.3 before buyout, now pushing $9m.

 

[BatVader]

I'd take Vermette in MTL on the 3rd C if we can trade out DD.

 

[Homesick]

Welcome back Vermy. Last time we saw you you were holding that big silver thing over your head.

I don't think he's in Coach Q's Christmas card list

 

[rodney dangerfield]

I dont get the suprise, Vermette isnt good.

 

[Off Sides]

Vermette has a nmc. Doesn't he have to agree to be waived?

I do feel like there is something that is going on that is not being told to us.

My memory, which can be faulty, I think this is one of those odd things

In order for teams to buyout a player, he has to be put on unconditional waivers, but if he has a no movement clause, he can deny being placed on waivers, yet the team can still buy him out even if he refuses to be placed on waivers.

 

[Mr Positive]

Chaykas putting together that Kucherov offer sheet. kid dont care, he does what he wants.

I really like that idea, although maybe I shouldn't since they are a division rival.

It's a bit weird though considering that Tampa probably would match. They aren't that tight for space. Down the road they have to re-sign Johnson though, and of course Hedman's extension kicking in

 

[Gustave]

I dont get the suprise, Vermette isnt good.

He's an above average 3C. He has value. Something is up in AZ. Something else will happen.

 

[CBJ goalie]

Not sure what to think of this move.
He's a serviceable C, that can win face-offs, and still produce.
Plus, his veteran experience can help the young guys coming onto the team.
But GM Chayka has been making all the right moves so far, so I'll trust he's making another one.

 

[Stand Witness]

I really like the moves Arizona is making.

Also this opens up a spot for Strome and Dvorak. One of them alone will easily cover Vermettes production. Looks like Vermette is more of a PP specialist at this point in his career.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Would take him over DD as our 3rd line center

 

[Mr Positive]

I really like the moves Arizona is making.

that skill matches the Oilers needs just fine though. We could boot Letestu from our power play finally, and for 5 on 5, we're fine with limited offense if he could play well on the 3rd line.

 

[Irishguy42]

Would take him over DD as our 3rd line center

You can have both. Vermette is your 3C, and DD is your 1C

 

[NSH615]

I really like the moves Arizona is making.

Also this opens up a spot for Strome and Dvorak. One of them alone will easily cover Vermettes production. Looks like Vermette is more of a PP specialist at this point in his career.

I'd easily take him on the Preds. Even if he is just a PP specialist, our PP has been horrendous for several seasons now.

 

[Super Cake]

My memory, which can be faulty, I think this is one of those odd things

In order for teams to buyout a player, he has to be put on unconditional waivers, but if he has a no movement clause, he can deny being placed on waivers, yet the team can still buy him out even if he refuses to be placed on waivers.

Oh, okay.

 

[s7ark]

that skill matches the Oilers needs just fine though. We could boot Letestu from our power play finally, and for 5 on 5, we're fine with limited offense if he could play well on the 3rd line.

Yup, since he's apparently on waivers(must have agreed to waive his NMC to be put on them) the Oilers should jump at this. If TO doesn't want him, the Oilers should pick him up. It allows us to take Letestu off the PP, improve our FO and ease Drai in by putting him on Nuge's wing

 

[Satastic]

Now that's.. Surprising

Why??

 

[SpezDispenser]

Bring him back to Ottawa!

 

[Stand Witness]

Yup, since he's apparently on waivers(must have agreed to waive his NMC to be put on them) the Oilers should jump at this. If TO doesn't want him, the Oilers should pick him up. It allows us to take Letestu off the PP, improve our FO and ease Drai in by putting him on Nuge's wing

I don't think the Leafs will want him. He fits into the same boat as Lupul, Laich, and Michalek. I would expect similar production from at least 2/3 of them and Lupul is the only one who has a chance a top 6 minutes this season.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I dont get the suprise, Vermette isnt good.

17 goals 38 points ya he really sucks