Recalled/Assigned: Hawks Waive Tim Erixon/Claimed by Toronto

[Scarbarian*]

Leaf fans seem to think he can play hockey which is unfortunate for them

Definite tank commander candidate though

Well, he was a former 1st round pick, meaning he has to have some level of talent left in him even if it is to a small degree. I mean crazier things have happen before and if nothing happens, it is a win-win deal for Leafs either way even if he sucks like crap.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Didn't think he was bad here. He never saw the ice.

Decent gamble for Toronto.

 

[theaub]

Well, he was a former 1st round pick, meaning he has to have some level of talent left in him even if it is to a small degree. I mean crazier things have happen before and if nothing happens, it is a win-win deal for Leafs either way even if he sucks like crap.

Yes, I'm aware of how the waiver system works

 

[Central PA Hawk Fan]

Meh, this kind of thing happens. The Hawks took a small gamble hoping Erixon would maybe fit in here and he didn't. No loss either way (that includes dealing Morin)

 

[Pepe Silvia]

So they currently have 14 dmen signed, and most likely 15 soon with Paliotta

 

[hawksrule]

The trade never made sense. Should have just gotten a 4th or whatever for Morin.

 

[clydesdale line]

Didn't think he was bad here. He never saw the ice.

Decent gamble for Toronto.

Agreed completely. Wouldn't surprise me if he becomes a solid d-man for them.

 

[Hawksfan2828]

This is turning into a gong show.

 

[Hawksfan2828]

What is he going to do next waive Kruger or Shaw?

Or will he really carry that many forwards to make room for Vermette?

He stockpiled defensemen and now what is he going to do with forwards?

 

[LandofLincoln*]

Why would a team give up a 4th for a failed prospect like Morin?

Because he score 30G and had 58pts in the AHL as a 21 year old before the Hawks messed up his development by playing him 8 minutes a night and healthy scratching him in half the games.

 

[Bubba88]

sucks to lose him for nothing but that's just it. At least he'll get a Chance to Play in the NHL

 

[Thucydides]

Knew this was a terrible move. Why exactly did we need this guy anyway? Morin could have gotten us a 4th easily. Tired of us losing trades all the time.

Has Morin even been playing in Columbus?

He was terrible with us this year.

 

[bwana63]

Has Morin even been playing in Columbus?

He was terrible with us this year.

He's injured. At least he was.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Morin still has plenty of time to carve out a career and role in Columbus. Many were trashing Pirri after he struggled coming off a concussion but he's rebounded pretty well for Florida.

 

[LordKOTL]

Congrats to Erixon...

He was a 'hawk longer than Marty Reasoner.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Erixon in 4 games for Leafs has no pts , 1 shot and is a -4

Has been healthy scratch last 2 games

I expect Timmy to return to Europe this offseason

 

[Hawkaholic]

Erixon in 4 games for Leafs has no pts , 1 shot and is a -4

Has been healthy scratch last 2 games

I expect Timmy to return to Europe this offseason

But he was never given a chance here, derp derp derp.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

He's a bottom pairing defenseman playing for a laughably bad team in the process of bottoming out. I wouldn't expect works beating numbers.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

He got benched for TJ Brennan ,, This is 4th team NHL team he has failed to impress

 

[Hawkaholic]

He's a bottom pairing defenseman playing for a laughably bad team in the process of bottoming out. I wouldn't expect works beating numbers.

He was a 4th pairing Dman playing on a contender and got waived, and a bottom pairing Dman playing on one of the NHLs worst teams.

He just isn't an NHL Dman.

 

[Esq]

Morin still has plenty of time to carve out a career and role in Columbus. Many were trashing Pirri after he struggled coming off a concussion but he's rebounded pretty well for Florida.

easy to perform better when there is less pressure

 

[Bubba88]

he has pressure there too. Erixon is done in the NHL.

 

[Marotte Marauder]

easy to perform better when there is less pressure

Yup, there's a lot less pressure trying to get a team into the playoffs being surrounded by no star players.

 

[Bubba88]

you say he has more or equal pressure in Toronto than he would have here?

 

[cookie]

Erixon in 4 games for Leafs has no pts , 1 shot and is a -4

Has been healthy scratch last 2 games

I expect Timmy to return to Europe this offseason

Ladies and gents, the Leafs team Erixon is on is utter trash. Although he's been playing well, his +/- won't be getting any better seeing as ALL scoring has dried up and goalies are doing their best sieve impressions. It's a sad state the team's in and not a proper indicator of each players' abilities and potential. fwiw, he's looked decent though I'd prefer he get more ice time.