Claimed off Waivers: [BOS] Bruins claim G Jiri Patera off waivers from the Canucks

[Guardian452]

Insurance. Bussi is not a NHL goalie

Neither is Patera.

 

[Brookbank]

Thanks Bruins. He didn't look very good and had a 2 year deal. And was made redundant by Lankanin

He knows the system very well, and performed well playing in it. This was a very tactical claim.

Win win then I guess. He wasn't a part of the plans after Lankenin was signed

 

[BrannigansLaw]

hilarious how transparent and weak Boston’s management is.

Guarantee Swayman is laughing at this.

 

[shaner8989]

Is Dipietro in the mix too?

 

[The Instigator]

For those interested, this cost Boston $67,500, paid to Vancouver and not counted against the cap.

63.9325 million reasons why Swayman should just sign with the Bruins!

 

[seanlinden]

I will say, the B's could have gone for a Cal Petersen, Matt Murray, or any of the other likely vets to go on waivers.

It's interesting that they with with a guy who's 25 and has 8 games of NHL experience.

Trying to convey that their intent is to develop Patera?

 

[MartyOwns]

that'll show 'em, sea bass

 

[LOFIN]

I will say, the B's could have gone for a Cal Petersen, Matt Murray, or any of the other likely vets to go on waivers.

It's interesting that they with with a guy who's 25 and has 8 games of NHL experience.

Trying to convey that their intent is to develop Patera?

I mean what's stopping Boston from doing that? A better goalie comes up, put Patera on waivers. Boston still has plenty of contract slots open, no? So it really isn't an immediate issue if Patera isn't claimed.

 

[Petes2424]

Thanks Bruins. He didn't look very good and had a 2 year deal. And was made redundant by Lankanin


Win win then I guess. He wasn't a part of the plans after Lankenin was signed

It really is. Personally I think Patera was probably Vegas’ most natural goaltender last year, and why the Canucks likely gave him that contract. They obviously didn’t feel comfortable with him playing games (after having him around) though. So maybe he is just a system goalie. Which fits Boston’s system perfectly.

Be interesting to see if they claim Martin back, because they know him well. He’d just be a bandaid too though. If they’re smart, they get on the phone with Detroit and try getting Husso or Lyon. Stop playing games with coin flip guys. If they’re concerned, and they better be, about Demko, they need something better than what they currently have. Martin isn’t it and Lankinen isn’t it either.

For the first time in almost 2 years, Husso finally has his quickness back and Lyon has now performed very well for two years in a row now. He’s earned the respect. Either is a much better answer for the Canucks, and they shouldn’t have to give up much at all. What, maybe a 3rd Rounder?

Everyone involved has no clue how long Demko is gonna be out. They have to address it. As good as Silovs was in those games, he’s never shown he can consistently perform. Just go back and read what everyone said about Martin and DeSmith too. Until a goalie can show he can perform as a starter consistently, you have to assume he can’t. It’s gonna really be frustrating if goaltending destroys their season. It’s worth a 3rd Round pick to put themselves in a better spot. Worse case, they end up with a 3rd goalie, who won’t clear waivers. Compared to today? That would be a good problem to have.

 

[Coffee]

Liking a IG photo of my wife’s friend to make her jealous

LOL actually?

 

[wonton15]

Swayman after seeing this: my ask is now $70M

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Actually did the Canucks a favour. Too many goalies right now with the Lankinen signing.

 

[Hoglander]

It really is. Personally I think Patera was probably Vegas’ most natural goaltender last year, and why the Canucks likely gave him that contract. They obviously didn’t feel comfortable with him playing games (after having him around) though. So maybe he is just a system goalie. Which fits Boston’s system perfectly.

Be interesting to see if they claim Martin back, because they know him well. He’d just be a bandaid too though. If they’re smart, they get on the phone with Detroit and try getting Husso or Lyon. Stop playing games with coin flip guys. If they’re concerned, and they better be, about Demko, they need something better than what they currently have. Martin isn’t it and Lankinen isn’t it either.

For the first time in almost 2 years, Husso finally has his quickness back and Lyon has now performed very well for two years in a row now. He’s earned the respect. Either is a much better answer for the Canucks, and they shouldn’t have to give up much at all. What, maybe a 3rd Rounder?

Everyone involved has no clue how long Demko is gonna be out. They have to address it. As good as Silovs was in those games, he’s never shown he can consistently perform. Just go back and read what everyone said about Martin and DeSmith too. Until a goalie can show he can perform as a starter consistently, you have to assume he can’t. It’s gonna really be frustrating if goaltending destroys their season. It’s worth a 3rd Round pick to put themselves in a better spot. Worse case, they end up with a 3rd goalie, who won’t clear waivers. Compared to today? That would be a good problem to have.

What are you talking about? Canucks did address their goaltending. The intent was to roll Demko/Silovs, then they picked up Lankinen as a stop gap until Demko is ready - who has been skating and taking shots, so his return shouldn't be too long from now. Canucks' goaltending is set. They can't and aren't going to take on sizeable caphits, and they certainly aren't going to pay for it.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Sweeney letting Vancouver know he's on his phone waiting to talk Demko+ for Swayman's rights

 

[BostonBob]

hilarious how transparent and weak Boston’s management is.

Guarantee Swayman is laughing at this.

WTH is so transparent about this move. If Swayman is not signed soon then the Bruins will start the NHL season with Korpisalo as the #1 Goalie and either Bussi or DiPietro as the #2 Goalie. Whoever is not the #2 Goalie in Boston will then be the #1 Goalie in Providence and so Patera was signed to be the #2 Goalie in the AHL. So how exactly does this move make the Bruins management " transparent and weak " ????

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

I thought Bruin fans were high on Bussi?

 

[LuckyDay]

Would the Canucks even re-claim him to send him back down if the Bruins waive him?

I would think only in the case of injuries, but by then other options will likely be available or he won't be at all.

I'm surprised Di Guiseppe didn't get claimed by someone. With his size teams can't seem to resist him. And he's demonstrated he has his moment. Hope can make some teams blind.

 

[PlayMakers]

I thought Bruin fans were high on Bussi?

They are. This was a ‘preparing for life without swayman’ move, not a ‘replace Swayman’ move.

Bruins only have 3 goalies, Korpisalo, Bussi and DiPietro, this gives them 2 at each level (NHL and AHL).

 

[Czechboy]

Hope it works out for patera. He is a good goalie and this is around the time he should be arriving to the NHL. My guess is that he'll end up as a backup in NHL this season but not on Boston.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

hilarious how transparent and weak Boston’s management is.

Guarantee Swayman is laughing at this.

It’s ok
Some of us are laughing at Swayman

 

[Hansen]

It’s ok
Some of us are laughing at Swayman

Laughing at your goalie is not a good policy

 

[HuskyBruinPride]

I thought Bruin fans were high on Bussi?

I mean "high" on him is maybe a little intense. We liked him, he looked really good last preseason and has been good in the AHL. He hasn't looked quite as good this preseason so some are down on him. But all he ever appeared to us anyways was possibly a capable backup, i don't think anyone was high on his potential really beyond that. I mean he's 26, older than Swayman.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

It’s ok
Some of us are laughing at Swayman

Workout well for Montreal with Patrick Roy.

 

[FrozenKing18]

The ufc guy?

Looking forward to the pre-game warm ups scream

 

[vcanuck]

If this guy makes it so that the hilariously named Bussi guy doesn't make the league I'm gonna snap

BUSSI??? LMAOOO