Waived: Marc-Andre Cliche Claimed Off Waivers By the Colorado Avalanche

[Telos]

Kevin Allen ‏@ByKevinAllen now
Colorado claimed Marc-Andre Cliche on waivers from LA

Good luck to him.

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[KBA4life]

So is that the last remaining pillar of the Avery trade?

 

[MollerManor]

Wow that's lame. I'm bummed.

 

[Telos]

So is that the last remaining pillar of the Avery trade?

Yeah, he was all that was left, and the rest of the assets ended with failed prospects with no return. The Avery saga is officially over

 

[AKAY47]

Damn, Manchester losing their captain. Always thought he might eventually be our 4C and take over Fraser but I guess he had to eventually move on if there was never room for him. He wasn't healthy last year. I'm sure Manchester will miss his veteran leadership.

 

[CNS]

I believe this actually benefits the Kings. More ice time in Manch for Vey, Shore, and Weal/Andy (whichever plays center).

 

[Reaper45]

The kids always need a vet or two to show them the ropes in Manchester, it sucks in that regard.

 

[Basilisk]

When recalled (briefly), Cliche did not look out of place on the 4th line.

 

[KingsHockey24]

What a bummer, one of my favorite guys down in Manchester.

 

[FrozenKing18]

Bummer

 

[HYORI 1963]

I don't know about you guys, but there's a part of me that's very happy, when our prospects gets claimed off waivers. Especially, when they have no legitimate shot at making the kings roster.

Every AHL players' dream is to play in the NHL. And even if it means losing an asset, why not be happy for them that their dream has come true?

Best of luck to you MAC!

 

[KINGS17]

Glad to see that Cliché is getting an opportunity. He has certainly paid his dues and was a good captain for the Monarchs. When you have a good scouting department, you can't keep them all, especially the 3rd and 4th line guys.

 

[King'sPawn]

Good luck to him.

 

[Reaper45]

Opens a spot for Sabourin to be signed.

 

[Tijuana Trotz]

Good luck Cliche

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Kings no longer have a French Canadian on their roster.

 

[Nashville Transplant]

Opens a spot for Sabourin to be signed.

Sabourin was already signed.

 

[CNS]

Kings no longer have a French Canadian on their roster.

Nic Deslauriers? JF Berube?

 

[Reaper45]

Sabourin was already signed.

He's on an AHL deal unless its been announced already.

 

[etherialone]

inevitable


So long Clicky
All the best and here is to you making the bgs soon.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

inevitable


So long Clicky
All the best and here is to you making the bgs soon.

The BGs?

I'd be surprised if he makes the Avs, but with news of John Mitchell requesting a trade, they could be using him as a temporary filler for his spot on the roster.

 

[KingsFan7824]

More than 6 years in the Kings organization. Time goes quickly. He's been around since Lombardi's first year as GM. Quite the roller coaster ride since then.

6 years, and 1 NHL game. Always nice to keep a captain around, and I'm sure the Kings didn't want to lose him, but that's why the NHLPA fights for the rules they do. Guys want their chance, and at this point it seems like it was never going to happen with the Kings for Cliche.

 

[KingsFanInRI]

Does this mean that Kozun cannot be claimed now? I thought it was hockey where if you lose one player to waivers it automatically protects the rest (if you waive more than one at a time) or am I thinking of the expansion draft?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Does this mean that Kozun cannot be claimed now? I thought it was hockey where if you lose one player to waivers it automatically protects the rest (if you waive more than one at a time) or am I thinking of the expansion draft?

That would be the expansion draft. Anyone who goes through waivers can be claimed, there's no limitations for claims, so long as the team putting in the claim has a roster spot open.

 

[LaFan1967]

Doesn't he have to stay with Colorado ? Won't he have to be waived again to be send
down ?