Confirmed with Link: Oilers claim Colby Cave off waivers

[Hopelesslucicfan]

Guy is 23, and over a ppg in the AHL this year. The closest we have to that is Cooper Marody. Gambardella who is being sent down now has 21 pts in 28 games and is 24. I'd say this is actually a pretty solid pick up for a waiver guy. It's not like Zykov who just wasn't producing at the NHL level, this was his first shot and he actually put up some points.

Huh?

Zykov had all of 5 more NHL games to his name (30 compared to caves 23) when we gave up on him, and had double the points. If anything it's more impressive that zykov put up those points when he wasn't allowed more than a 13 games in 1 season to get any traction.

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

What has the much lamented Zykov bern doing since Vegas claimed him?

Not much in his 1 game.

I don't care enough to argue about which piece of waiver fodder sucks more, all I'm saying is why bother picking up anyone if our idea of giving them a shot is 10 minutes a game on the fourth line for 5 games.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

I was wondering when the Zykov comments would come. Maybe the Oilers can reclaim him when he’s waived for the Millionth time.

 

[elmeroil]

Kind of reminds me of the Glencross waiver pickup years ago. I'll wait to judge.

Edit: Thought Glencross was grabbed on Waivers but Bone reminded me it was a trade.

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

I was wondering when the Zykov comments would come. Maybe the Oilers can reclaim him when he’s waived for the Millionth time.

It's not about zykov specifically, it's about picking up waiver players, giving them 5 games at 10 minutes a game and then waiving them again.

What does it accomplish?

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

It's not about zykov specifically, it's about picking up waiver players, giving them 5 games at 10 minutes a game and then waiving them again.

What does it accomplish?

Nothing. I guess they are searching for an instant fit. Who knows

 

[North]

One game played 12 days after being claimed. Went -1 in 9 minutes with 2 shots and 3 hits. Hasn't played since, but that's only one game.

So basically press box with very limited spot duty like here.

 

[Patch101]

free is good, doesn't appear to completely suck.
Consider it a good move if it lets Jujhar play wing.

 

[North]

It's not about zykov specifically, it's about picking up waiver players, giving them 5 games at 10 minutes a game and then waiving them again.

What does it accomplish?

It’s an opportunity to take a shot on someone who might fit your team better than he fit the last team. Literally a free asset to test out in your lineup.

 

[bone]

Kind of reminds me of the Glencross waiver pickup years ago. I'll wait to judge.

Lots of people seem to think Glencross was a waiver pickup. He was a trade for Tarnstrom and already had 6 goals and 6 assists in 36 games that season with okay size and 25 years old. Would love to find a guy like that right now though. The closest I can find though is Peca, who is quite a bit smaller. Maybe Sundqvist?

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

Nothing. I guess they are searching for an instant fit. Who knows

I mean, I get there aren't a lot of options out there, but should we really be using contract spots on guys who we don't even intend to give a shot to?

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

It’s an opportunity to take a shot on someone who might fit your team better than he fit the last team. Literally a free asset to test out in your lineup.

Which i'm fine with, if they test him out.

I don't see the point in these claims though if they aren't going to give them a real shot.

 

[North]

Which i'm fine with, if they test him out.

I don't see the point in these claims though if they aren't going to give them a real shot.

He’s being claimed to play in the bottom six. It’s not like he’s going to be playing big minutes. Hopefully he can do that.

 

[rocketdan9]

He is bigger and stronger than Spooner. Also pretty decent along the boards and defensively responsible. Willing to take a hit to clear the puck. Also dishes out hits. Good skater but nothing amazing

He may chip in a goal/assist here and there... but is mainly a 4th liner

 

[nturn06]

It's not about zykov specifically, it's about picking up waiver players, giving them 5 games at 10 minutes a game and then waiving them again.

What does it accomplish?

Every now and then you pick a Glencross at no cost... Or an Ahberg, like the Ducks...
But hey why give a player a look when you have amazing depth players on the squad...

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

Every now and then you pick a Glencross at no cost... Or an Ahberg, like the Ducks...
But hey why give a player a look when you have amazing depth players on the squad...

I just don't know why we're stockpiling fourth liners.

The fourth line is the leftovers, we need top 9 forwards and giving this kid 8 minutes a game to scratch him again in a month is just a waste of everyones time.

 

[elmeroil]

Lots of people seem to think Glencross was a waiver pickup. He was a trade for Tarnstrom and already had 6 goals and 6 assists in 36 games that season with okay size. Would love to find a guy like that right now though.

I guess it was a long time ago now, I thought it was waivers for some reason?

 

[Louis Cypher]

Love this move as i hope its because they won't let Chia do any other type of moves. Here's hoping anyway.

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

Love this move as i hope its because they won't let Chia do any other type of moves. Here's hoping anyway.

If this is chias idea of shoring up the offense, we should all breathe a huge sigh of relief.

I hope you're right.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

If this is chias idea of shoring up the offense, we should all breathe a huge sigh of relief.

I hope you're right.

I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop

 

[joestevens29]

Rieder yes, but I disagree on Gravel. Gravel is delivering pretty much what you'd expect as a fringe NHL defenseman signed for $50K above minimum wage.

Meh even Reider. For the cost and term it was worth the risk.

While the other 30 GMs are playing chess, Chiarelli is playing lawn darts with a blindfold, just praying for a ringer.

Lol, I love this post

 

[Stoneman89]

Doesn’t master that no one has ever heard of him. In true HFB’s style, some of the flyboys will pencil him into our future lineup, project all his goal totals and provide contract offers.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I haven't been this excited since we picked Paul Coffey.

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

No way I went to high school with this guy. That’s the only reason I know him.

 

[McSuper]

Can someone just Cave my head i so I don't have to see these Chia deals any more