Value of: Best reclamation projects in the NHL

[billybudd]

I'm going to say Flip from Tampa. "Cents on the dollar" would only apply to acquisition cost, though. Obviously, his compensation is substantial.

Alex Burmistrov

All sizzle, no steak. Not happening.

 

[WhatWhat]

Yakupov
Nichushkin

You're not a reclamation project at 21 years old and only having played 2 full seasons...

 

[BigRangy]

I think Columbus made a smart move picking up Gagner this summer. He should bounce back, and I'd probably expect 35+ points out of him in a scoring role. Very good buy low move.

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Although he's already signed, Sam Gagner

 

[Aladyyn]

This thread wouldn't be complete without mentioning Evander Kane

Pretty much everyone in the media thinks this guy has the potential to score 30 again.

That's not a question of skill but a question of can he stay healthy enough to play a full season.

 

[Srsly]

Bernier was an inconsistent mess but did show flashes of brilliance as a Leaf. With the right defensive system he might surprise people.

Ryan Murphy seems like he could put it together as well

 

[InfinityIggy]

I would guess Mason Raymond will do much better in Anaheim than he did in Calgary. Hartley really seemed to not like him.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I'm glad no one is saying Vanek

 

[vipernsx]

McIlrath <- needs a change of scenery

Pirri, lets hope the Rangers can have a successful reclamation.

Stefan Matteau
James Wizniewski
Kris Versteeg
Eric Gryba

Not in the NHL:
Peter Mueller
Wojtek Wolski

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I'm going to say Flip from Tampa. "Cents on the dollar" would only apply to acquisition cost, though. Obviously, his compensation is substantial.

Though what are the odds he waives his NMC?

Honestly he's a guy I'd love in Edmonton for Pulju.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Do Bishop & MAF count?

Hope you're being sarcastic here, In what world would Bishop or MAF be considered reclamation projects.

 

[Breakers]

Derrick Pouliot
&
Griffin Reinhart

Both could be had for pretty cheap.

 

[Figgy44]

Around the TDL, Karri Ramo might be a decent backup for a team with an injured goaltender.

But he's more "bounce back/regain form after injury" than true reclamation project I think.

 

[Kraken Jokes]

Teemu Pulkkinen and Tomas Jurco from Wings.

Seconded. Not even a Wings fan but these guys seem to be stuck behind good veteran wing depth in Detroit.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Derrick Pouliot
&
Griffin Reinhart

Both could be had for pretty cheap.

Reinhart finished the year well enough. He isn't a reclamation project, he's just developing slower than most hoped. I wouldn't consider Pouliot one yet either.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Around the TDL, Karri Ramo might be a decent backup for a team with an injured goaltender.

But he's more "bounce back/regain form after injury" than true reclamation project I think.

I'm a bit surprised no team brought him in as backup. The knee injury is likely why, he doesn't look like an NHL starter to me but showed enough that I consider him capable of being a very good backup. I'm thinking the only reason Calgary didn't bring him back is that they didn't want a guy who still thinks he could be their number 1 (when he had outplayed both Ortio and Hiller last year) when the organization didn't agree.

 

[Figgy44]

I'm a bit surprised no team brought him in as backup. The knee injury is likely why, he doesn't look like an NHL starter to me but showed enough that I consider him capable of being a very good backup. I'm thinking the only reason Calgary didn't bring him back is that they didn't want a guy who still thinks he could be their number 1 (when he had outplayed both Ortio and Hiller last year) when the organization didn't agree.

Agreed, but I just want to add...

Ramo's recovery is not slated to be complete until around October or November, after the season starts. This is likely why we didn't slate him as our backup, isn't signed as of now by another team and has not announced going to Europe/KHL. He might definitely have more interest around Christmas or the TDL though and there's probably some casual chatting with a few teams here and there int he background.

 

[Vatican Roulette]

Seconded. Not even a Wings fan but these guys seem to be stuck behind good veteran wing depth in Detroit.

Both are injured, probably back around Christmas

 

[Tampacuseforever]

Josh Jooris

 

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Pirri, lets hope the Rangers can have a successful reclamation.

Eh I don't know that I'd call him a reclamation per se. He put up 14+15 for 29 points last season being his highest NHL points total so far.

More of a "can he round out his game?" type signing.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Exactly who I was thinking.

Also:

Ryan Strome
Ryan Murphy

The OP said could be acquired on the cheap AND could turn their game around. You must have missed that 2nd part.

 

[Jeti]

Thread screams Yakupov to me.

Alex Burmistrov

Burmi is all effort and puck skills, no (offensive) hockey IQ or shooting ability. He could be a good possession player for a third line who does well with a pure finisher, like he was before he left. Probably the biggest disappointment for me as a Jets fan last year was seeing that not only did he not progress at all in the KHL, he actually got worse.

But I agree he could be a nice cheap reclamation project.

 

[entropism]

Exactly who I was thinking.

Also:

Ryan Strome
Ryan Murphy

Acquired on the cheap? The Isles aren't trading him at all, so no. They're fully behind using him properly this year, and his ONE BAD YEAR isn't a reclamation project.

 

[VanJack]

Versteeg could stick with the Oilers....might a nice comeback story with those up-tempo Edmonton kids.

 

[Bishop7979]

Eric Fehr?

19 goals his last year with the caps as a third line center then thanks to injuries at the end of that season that lasted into the beginning of this past season he dropped to 8 goals and played a lot of 4th line right wing.

I think with the way the penguins are currently built he's not a great fit as the team is built around speed and he's not a great skater. I also feel like he's a better center than winger but has sid/geno/bonino/cullen all ahead of him. There is a team out there that he would be a good fit on and at 2mil he's not overly expensive for what he brings.