Confirmed with Link: Jackets claim Fabbro off waivers

[Viqsi]

Admittedly, I am very sour recently. Especially about the team.

I have a hard time believing Fabbro is as good as he’s being billed as. Maybe he had an excellent season a few years ago next to *checks notes* Roman Josi, but was that because he’s actually good? Or was it because he played with Josi.

I don't think the distinction actually matters because Zach Werenski.

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1856037606620049617

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

#15s

Mike Maneluk 2001

Kent McDonell 2003

Duvie Westcott 2004-2006

Derek Dorsett 2009-2013

Nick Schultz 2014

Jakob Lilja 2020

Michael Del Zotto 2021

Gregory Hofmann 2022

Gavin Bayreuther 2023

 

[Jovavic]

#15s

Mike Maneluk 2001

Kent McDonell 2003

Duvie Westcott 2004-2006

Derek Dorsett 2009-2013

Nick Schultz 2014

Jakob Lilja 2020

Michael Del Zotto 2021

Gregory Hofmann 2022

Gavin Bayreuther 2023

Interesting, shouldn't be too hard to get in the top half of that list.

A new series of summer polls (or maybe during this 4 Nation thing) idea could be choosing who the best of each number was. Some will be pretty obvious but most could lead to good discussion.

 

[Viqsi]

Interesting, shouldn't be too hard to get in the top half of that list.

A new series of summer polls (or maybe during this 4 Nation thing) idea could be choosing who the best of each number was. Some will be pretty obvious but most could lead to good discussion.

Well, the obvious way to do that would be a countdown to the start of next season. Assuming, of course, we can handle multiple polls at once...
Or run the prospect polls during gaps in the countdown polls...

 

[LJ7]

Have never watched the player very closely before, but based on what others are saying it seems like in the best case we picked up a reliable partner for Werenski or Mateychuk long term. Nice pickup, excited to see how he pans out here.

 

[DankoCBJ]

I really hope Fabbro fits in well with Werenski and those two form our top pair for the foreseeable future.

 

[koteka]

reliable partner for Werenski or Mateychuk long term.

He is a UFA at the end of the season.

 

[LJ7]

He is a UFA at the end of the season.

I know. "In the best case" includes him doing well and re-signing.

 

[glenngineer]

I noticed that Fabbro had an assist last night and a goal this evening. How has he been performing for you all? I regret that we let him go for nothing more than cap space.

 

[stevo61]

I noticed that Fabbro had an assist last night and a goal this evening. How has he been performing for you all? I regret that we let him go for nothing more than cap space.

He's been fairly solid, getting better as he gets used to the team and system. I hate that they reconfigured all 3 pairs after his arrival and created chaos but that's not on him

 

[S1N4TR4]

+11 in 8 games now with us. holy schnikes.

had +4 today, 5 hits.

now up to 5 points in 8 games with us

was on the ice for 15 shots for and only 3 against at even strength. unreal.

dean and don have to be in awe right now of how he was put on waivers.

 

[Viqsi]

+11 in 8 games now with us. holy schnikes.

had +4 today, 5 hits.

now up to 5 points in 8 games with us

was on the ice for 15 shots for and only 3 against at even strength. unreal.

dean and don have to be in awe right now of how he was put on waivers.

And virtually every Preds fan on HF is nodding along, having anticipated an outcome very much like this. If the top pairing continues to play the way it has don't be surprised if HFPreds joins in on calling for Werenski for the Norris Trophy, since Josi was controversially denied it the last time he and Fabbro played together. (Yes, yes, Makar, but still.)

 

[Napoli]

+11 in 8 games now with us. holy schnikes.

had +4 today, 5 hits.

now up to 5 points in 8 games with us

was on the ice for 15 shots for and only 3 against at even strength. unreal.

dean and don have to be in awe right now of how he was put on waivers.

Eventually everyone will realize he's one of the best defensemen on the team. I take him over everyone except Werenksi.

 

[Aaaarrgghh]

Extend him, D-Wad.

 

[MoeBartoli]

I noticed that Fabbro had an assist last night and a goal this evening. How has he been performing for you all? I regret that we let him go for nothing more than cap space.

Fabbro has paired nicely with Werenski - probably his best partner. He’s played responsible defense which compliments that pairing well.

I am likely in a minority here bit I don’t have the same confidence in him if paired with another DMan. His giveaway rate is atrocious - 30 already in his 15 game Columbus stint and just 2 takeaways. Despite those stats I’m happy the CBJ claimed him to pair with Z.

The awkward aspect of him in Columbus is what @stevo61 said. It means Provorov and Severson are paired together and each of them, despite having skills, are prone to making some costly puck and coverage mistakes.