Edmonton could kind of screw our quality depth if they did. I guess the draw back always is that they could screw themselves if he is not an NHLer at this point. He is used to an OK team defense here, wait til you see what Edmonton team defense is like.
Waived: Frank Corrado, Linden Vey, Alex Biega (UPDATE: Corrado claimed by TOR)
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Edmonton could kind of screw our quality depth if they did. I guess the draw back always is that they could screw themselves if he is not an NHLer at this point. He is used to an OK team defense here, wait til you see what Edmonton team defense is like.
I'll wait until the nine games for final accounting.
But truly, if getting younger was the be all and end all, there is nothing more they could have done with what they have. Baertschi, McCann, Virtannen, and Hutton all getting chances plus Willie on record he's comfortable with Gaunce playing for him, so there is a cup of coffee waiting if Brandon does his part on the farm. 3.5 (Bae) raw rookies is a lot even for a non contending full speed ahead youth movement club publically confirmed as such. Folks are getting what they wanted. Question: Will it Benning's fault if the team doesn't tank hard enough and adds a top 5 pick?
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Great to see that Vey didn't get any more special treatment.
Would have liked to have given Corrado some time, though. He used to be a much better player, and I feel like it's a matter of him overthinking the game and playing nervous. Thought some time with the club to settle into the role would help him out. If he doesn't get claimed, though, it's no big deal.
Would have liked to have given Corrado some time, though. He used to be a much better player, and I feel like it's a matter of him overthinking the game and playing nervous. Thought some time with the club to settle into the role would help him out. If he doesn't get claimed, though, it's no big deal.
Yeah ... it's nice that they've gotten rid of one of their mistakes.
But Vey was SO horrible for so long that they really had no choice. They tried everything this preseason to give him an opportunity to show anything.
We still have Sbisa/Miller/Prust collecting $12 million as total junk. And Sutter/Dorsett horribly overpaid. And Bartkowski didn't exactly look good.
But given how badly they've botched everything, I'll take getting this one thing right. Happy we don't have to watch Vey anymore. Plus it means Horvat probably actually gets PP time.
27.9 which is still just above the league average.
edit: if we kept Lack it'd be ~27.5 which would be younger than the average team
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Everybody's talking about getting some faith renewed in Benning, given he's shown he's willing to "his" players shortly after acquiring them, but he's still not excused for bleeding assets to acquire them in the first place. In my mind he hasn't gained a shred of extra respect.
The problem with all these deals is that getting players on the cusp of waiver eligibility means that the worst case scenario is immediate and well-defined: If they don't pan out, you lose them for nothing within a very short time. Not that I'm concerned with losing Vey and Clendening, but I am concerned that this poor foresight led to losing a 2nd and Forsling (and some % of the 2nd round pick we gave up in the Sutter deal).
I'll gain some semblance of respect for Benning when he starts making rational decisions where he's not just throwing away draft picks and young assets. That or when he stops his frustrating habit of throwing out premature, massive contracts based on how good he thinks that player looks on his whiteboard.
I'm willing to consider his ability to grow and learn as a GM, but considering Linden was adamant about getting somebody with experience, I don't have much patience for his learning on the job. If he throws out more youth/picks and signs Prust to a multi-year deal worth >$1m a year then I hope to god that is the last straw.
That all said, I'm happy that this team is keeping Virtanen, McCann, and Hutton. And as for the waived players I'm hoping all 3 clear and we see Biega, Gaunce, and Kenins back and playing key roles with the big club at some point during the season. I also hope Vey and Corrado tear up the AHL (along with the rest of the Comets).
Wow. For the first time in...ever?...it seems that jobs really were won and lost at training camp. McCann outplaying Vey (and every other kid) and being rewarded is fun, but Cracknell is a great story, the 30 year old journeyman getting a break. Well, for now.
Would love to see a true kid line of Baert-Horvat-Virt, not that I would expect them to dominate as they did against Edmonton (except against Edmonton) but they would always be a threat to score, and would shift some of the defensive heat away from our aging first line.
With Sutter holding down a shut-down line with some pop, and a fourth line to TCB as required.
This is a dream scenario, really.
Would love to see a true kid line of Baert-Horvat-Virt, not that I would expect them to dominate as they did against Edmonton (except against Edmonton) but they would always be a threat to score, and would shift some of the defensive heat away from our aging first line.
With Sutter holding down a shut-down line with some pop, and a fourth line to TCB as required.
This is a dream scenario, really.
Yeah, Biega is the bigger worry.
As for Edmonton, they have at least 10 defenders better than Corrado. They aren't claiming him.
hell no to Hamhuis on the PP, he's dreadful. Weber can take that spot or ANYONE else.
Free Edler
Enjoy retirement, boys.
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I'll wait until the nine games for final accounting.
But truly, if getting younger was the be all and end all, there is nothing more they could have done with what they have. Baertschi, McCann, Virtannen, and Hutton all getting chances plus Willie on record he's comfortable with Gaunce playing for him, so there is a cup of coffee waiting if Brandon does his part on the farm. 3.5 (Bae) raw rookies is a lot even for a non contending full speed ahead youth movement club publically confirmed as such. Folks are getting what they wanted. Question: Will it Benning's fault if the team doesn't tank hard enough and adds a top 5 pick?
Of course it will perceived as such.
We will be a 100 pt team again this season.... The mobility of our D is exciting as hell.
Until the final game and a half.... Weber did not look great. Considering the Dman types, I see Hutton/Weber switching on and off to start the season.
Upfront, after the Sedins, the 2nd line going into the season vs how it ended last yr:
Higgins-Bonino-Vrbata vs Baert-Horvat-Vrbata
That's the question mark for me... I have high hopes tho.
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I was really pulling for Vey last season and hoped off-season would have given him time to work on things to up the performance this pre-season.
Disappointing he didn't, to his own detriment.
On the other hand, i'm glad management did the best thing for the team, and went with another youth asset who was showing better through the preseason.
If he passes through to Utica, I hope it's a big wake up call for Vey.
Disappointing he didn't, to his own detriment.
On the other hand, i'm glad management did the best thing for the team, and went with another youth asset who was showing better through the preseason.
If he passes through to Utica, I hope it's a big wake up call for Vey.
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Sedin Sedin Hanen/Virts/Burrows
Vrbata-Weber
Baertschi-Horvat-McCann
Edler-Tanev/Hutton
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27.9 which is still just above the league average.
edit: if we kept Lack it'd be ~27.5 which would be younger than the average team
Much better than if we remained status quo from last yr (29+/yrs old)...
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Credit where credit is due. I didn't think hed actually do it. And Cracknell staying instead of Vey surprised me too. Guess being one of Bennings Boys doesn't keep you safe forever
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Honestly, if Baer works out as a top 6 forward then the gambles don't look that bad. Burning two 2nds for an under 25 top 6er is good value. Just happens that the first swing was a massive whiff. Can't hit a home run if you don't swing though.
Now if only he could actually judge pro players...
Now if only he could actually judge pro players...
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I disagree. Now is the best time to put these guys on waivers as most teams have already finalized their line-ups and there is an influx of players going through waivers so it's easier to "sneak" guys through at this point.
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