Confirmed with Link: Canucks sign G Jiri Patera to 2-Year, 2-Way Contract ($775K)

[ziploc]

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.

 

[cc]

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

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Hopefully they recognize him when Boston comes to town.

 

[VanJack]

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.

 

[Brookbank]

Well Ian Clark is gone so we don't need his projects taking up space anyway.

 

[RobertKron]

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.

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.

 

[orcatown]

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.

 

[ziploc]

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.

You saw the actual Phil DiGiuseppe. There is no other explanation.

 

[RobertKron]

You saw the actual Phil DiGiuseppe. There is no other explanation.

You're on waivers. Also we've taken all of your clothes except your sweater, and you're walking to Abbotsford.

 

[LordBacon]

Just picked up Patera, slay.
We proper buzzin

-Cam Neely. 2024 (Real quote)

 

[ziploc]

You're on waivers. Also we've taken all of your clothes except your sweater, and you're walking to Abbotsford.

Tough, but fair.

 

[CanucksMJL]

You're on waivers. Also we've taken all of your clothes except your sweater, and you're walking to Abbotsford.

And we're pulling the thread as you walk away.

 

[David71]

his caphit doesnt count against canucks right? they have 47/50 signed.

 

[Vector]

his caphit doesnt count against canucks right? they have 47/50 signed.

No because he’s now a Bruin and the season hasn’t started yet.

 

[The Stig]

You saw the actual Phil DiGiuseppe. There is no other explanation.

I love the thought of an NHL player just casually walking around in a jersey with their own name and number on it.

 

[RobertKron]

I love the thought of an NHL player just casually walking around in a jersey with their own name and number on it.

If I played in the show I’d have it tattooed on my back.

 

[JAK]

If I played in the show I’d have it tattooed on my back.

Then get immediately traded to a team that has the number retired.

 

[Deeds26]

I miss him already

 

[RobertKron]

Then get immediately traded to a team that has the number retired.

In that case I’d get kicked out of so many games for losing my sweater in a fight.

 

[tantalum]

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.

 

[Tim Calhoun]

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)