Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] Edmonton signs Eric Gryba (1 year/2-way/$950,000)

[caley]

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[McFlyingV]

Meh. Depth signing to plug in to the bottom pair as a PK specialist if someone gets injured. Should be under the 925k we can waive to the minors so no real impact on the cap.

 

[oXo Cube]

Surprised he got a contract here but I don't mind.

He's fine.

 

[THall4]

Nice.

Like Gryba...whats the news on Versteeg?

 

[djdub]

Plan the parade

 

[La Bamba]

Yes! He is a very good #6.

 

[topshelf15]

Not a bad depth guy ,price is right .Solid resigning

 

[Pointteen]

Would have preferred Michalek but a two way probably played into it.

 

[THall4]

Would have preferred Michalek but a two way probably played into it.

Not at Michalek's price tag...2.25M for a 6/7 guys is too much..we have Fayne already as that guy...but Id take him over Fayne.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Looks to have lost a step from last year, if he can get it back he's a good 6/7 guy. Really happy with this signing as I like the player and what he brings when he's at the top of his game.

 

[Pointteen]

Not at Michalek's price tag...2.25M for a 6/7 guys is too much..we have Fayne already as that guy...but Id take him over Fayne.

The price barely matters once Ference hits LTIR

 

[caley]

Gryba's salary details

 

[Cypher]

Hope the Avs claim him, if he's on waivers. Only have 3 RHD in the entire organization. Plus little experienced depth in the AHL. Only have 46/50 contracts.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Hope the Avs claim him, if he's on waivers. Only have 3 RHD in the entire organization. Plus little experienced depth in the AHL. Only have 46/50 contracts.

I think he only goes down later in the season if someone else in the AHL shows they are ready (cough *Reinhart* cough). I truly think Gryba was brought in as an option to play over Griffin as they are rightly concerned with his development.

 

[ManofSteel55]

The price barely matters once Ference hits LTIR

Still matters. Takes away flexibility that could prevent later moves for better players.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Yes! He is a very good #6.

He is an adequate #6. A good #7.

 

[voxel]

Hope the Avs claim him, if he's on waivers. Only have 3 RHD in the entire organization. Plus little experienced depth in the AHL. Only have 46/50 contracts.

If you claim him - then you need to keep him in the NHL.

 

[uncleben]

good depth/#7/even bottom pair signing

 

[Del Preston]

He will be placed on waivers and sent to the AHL to start the season.

 

[5 14 6 1]

Works for me. Decent depth and he shoots right and plays physical. Fine call up option.

 

[Beville]

i miss Gryba from when he was a Sen

 

[McDNicks17]

Hope the Avs claim him, if he's on waivers. Only have 3 RHD in the entire organization. Plus little experienced depth in the AHL. Only have 46/50 contracts.

Mark Fayne is the guy you want.

 

[Headshot77]

Gryba's salary details

I thought the whole point of a two-way deal was that they didn't need to clear waivers

 

[Muffin]

I thought the whole point of a two-way deal was that they didn't need to clear waivers

That's only in the video game. All 2 way deals mean is that they make different salary depending on whether they're in the AHL or NHL. Waivers in real life is dependent on how many years you've been in the league.

 

[danielpalfredsson]

That's only in the video game. All 2 way deals mean is that they make different salary depending on whether they're in the AHL or NHL. Waivers in real life is dependent on how many years you've been in the league.

Actually, in the games two way contracts aren't waiver exempt if the player qualifies for waivers.

The issue with the games is that there is no "cut" period at the start of the season like in real life where other teams in GM mode can claim waiver eligible players who you send to the minors. So even if a guy needs waivers, if you stash him in the minors during the pre-season, he won't need to clear unless you recall him during the regular season and then try to send him down.