Oh fer cryin out loud! It never fails! I go out and get a Patera Canucks jersey, and he is immediately scooped up by Boston.
Confirmed with Link: Canucks sign G Jiri Patera to 2-Year, 2-Way Contract ($775K)
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Good luck to Patera. He played fine in his preseason game after a shaky camp but the crease became crowded after the Lankinen signing
Frees up a contract spot for the Canucks who probably should have just had him on PTO.
This helps out Ty Young who looked like he was headed to the ECHL but might now be able to back up Tolopilo in the AHL until Demko returns
Frees up a contract spot for the Canucks who probably should have just had him on PTO.
This helps out Ty Young who looked like he was headed to the ECHL but might now be able to back up Tolopilo in the AHL until Demko returns
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Oh well, I guess that opens up a spot for Ty Young in Abbotsford. He's pretty 'green', but in a limited role he could be fine. Then there's Jonathan Lemieux on a minor league contract--but probably ticketed for Kalamazoo.
But Gawd help the Abby Canucks if Tolopilo ever goes down. But I suppose either Silovs or Lankinen (probably Silovs) could eventually be sent down to fill in. But that assumes Demko is back sooner rather than later.
But Gawd help the Abby Canucks if Tolopilo ever goes down. But I suppose either Silovs or Lankinen (probably Silovs) could eventually be sent down to fill in. But that assumes Demko is back sooner rather than later.
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Holy shit this just reminded me that I saw someone walking up Victoria Drive yesterday morning in a DiGiuseppe sweater and said "well I guess he's getting cut" out loud to myself. I'm so sorry, Phil.
If Swayman does sign then likely Patera back on waivers and team can get him back and send him to minors without putting him on waivers. See this as probable.
You saw the actual Phil DiGiuseppe. There is no other explanation.
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You're on waivers. Also we've taken all of your clothes except your sweater, and you're walking to Abbotsford.
Just picked up Patera, slay.
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No because he’s now a Bruin and the season hasn’t started yet.
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If I played in the show I’d have it tattooed on my back.
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Swayman is potentially playing a dangerous game here. Goaltenders are rarely in demand in the first place and while his numbers are certainly good he has never actually had a starters load. If Korpisalo can hold down the fort for a few weeks Swayman is going to run out of leverage.
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Patera joins the vaunted list of Canuck goalies who get claimed before playing a game. Joining Brent Johnson and Manny Legace! Anyone else I am missing?
(I thought Vanbiesbrouck counted here but that was an expansion draft casualty)
(I thought Vanbiesbrouck counted here but that was an expansion draft casualty)
I think Boston is going to end up trading him or he gets offer-sheeted, since his salary demands don't fit the cap structure for the Bruins.
Speaking of former Canuck goalies on waivers, Mike DiPietro hit the waiver wire this morning in Boston. Seem to recall someone on these boards saying that getting rid of him in the first place, was a massive 'mistake'.
Maybe a waiver claim to get him back (sic)?
