Waived: Thomas Hickey on Waivers

[finchster]

Per Bob McKenzie: Today's waivers: E Oberg (TB). G Desbiens, P Mullen (VAN). S Legein, D Meckler, M-A Cliche, T Hickey (LAK). J Pearce, F Pare (DET).

Former 4th overall pick. Is he worth throwing a claim on?

Thomas Hickey was rated like 25-35 range on draft day, the Kings took a gamble and lost. Hickey was a poor draft choice then and a poor waiver claim now.

 

[DaStinger]

Wouldnt really complain if they snatched him, although I personally wouldn't throw away my waiver position. (anyone know where this is anyway?)

 

[sBarry]

I'd love to see the B's put the claim in. Forget where he was picked and the flashy puck mover expectations. He's rounded out his game a lot in Manch over the years. He's a safe steady two way player that's NHL ready and still has upside that I think would come out in the B's system. He can be defensively responsible and still has good puck moving sense.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I'd love to see the B's put the claim in. Forget where he was picked and the flashy puck mover expectations. He's rounded out his game a lot in Manch over the years. He's a safe steady two way player that's NHL ready and still has upside that I think would come out in the B's system. He can be defensively responsible and still has good puck moving sense.

I don't know if I'd "love" it, but I certainly wouldn't be against it.

I still think that Hickey has a decent shot at becoming a good NHL 5-6 defenseman. He shoots left, he moves well (the puck AND his feet)... and we don't really have a hell of a lot who are banging the door down for a spot in Boston.

I'd be interested in seeing what Hickey could do here.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

He set himself back exponentially by choosing not to divulge an injury and playing through it --which did long-term damage to his skating (which should have been his bread-and-butter). He is likely NHL ready now but never progressed as expected but I think he could still turn into a Timonen type.

I believe he is the last Team Canada captain to win gold, no?

 

[sBarry]

I don't know if I'd "love" it, but I certainly wouldn't be against it.

I still think that Hickey has a decent shot at becoming a good NHL 5-6 defenseman. He shoots left, he moves well (the puck AND his feet)... and we don't really have a hell of a lot who are banging the door down for a spot in Boston.

I'd be interested in seeing what Hickey could do here.

Perhaps love was a strong word, but I'm a bit biased as a Monarchs fan.I think given the ice time, paired with a more physically oriented partner, like Quaider, on the third pairing. He could move the puck efficiently, making good choices, and not be the defensive liability that Corvo/Kaberle/etc. were.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Perhaps love was a strong word, but I'm a bit biased as a Monarchs fan.I think given the ice time, paired with a more physically oriented partner, like Quaider, on the third pairing. He could move the puck efficiently, making good choices, and not be the defensive liability that Corvo/Kaberle/etc. were.

Agreed. Would be a good rotating rookie to have as the #7 this year and a cheap replacement for Ference next year on the 3rd pairing.

 

[sBarry]

Agreed. Would be a good rotating rookie to have as the #7 this year and a cheap replacement for Ference next year on the 3rd pairing.

Couldn't agree more. I started to think about having two smallish defenders in him and Ference. Then couldn't help wondering if the B's claiming Hickey could help those people sweating about the cap. Groom him in the shortened season to take over for Ference and save on the cap hit. Though admittedly I'm not sure what Hickeys cap hit is.

 

[Speed Shooter]

Agreed. Would be a good rotating rookie to have as the #7 this year and a cheap replacement for Ference next year on the 3rd pairing.

Don't B's already have that Ference replacement in (assuming none are dealt this year) Krug, Bartowski, Warsofsky, a d maybe even Trotman if they prefer his size/R-shot?

IMO adding Hickey only makes sense if you're going to jettison an incumbent(s) in a deal.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Don't B's already have that Ference replacement in (assuming none are dealt this year) Krug, Bartowski, Warsofsky, a d maybe even Trotman if they prefer his size/R-shot?

IMO adding Hickey only makes sense if you're going to jettison an incumbent(s) in a deal.

I think it gives you a better chance at a "hit" on the defense side.

None of the guys you mention (save Trotman, maybe?) have shown a noticeable amount of upside. Hickey seems to me, to be a more solid cinch to contribute at an NHL level.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Claimed by the Isles

 

[bruinsfan46]

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday
#Isles claim D Thomas Hickey off waivers from Kings.

Islanders made a claim. So he'll be in the NHL this year or he has to be returned to the Kings.

 

[McBrom7]

I hope he does well there. Best of luck too him. Does anyone know if he'll be slated in the lineup for them? Maybe a 7th man?

 

[Colt.45Orr]

I hope he does well there. Best of luck too him. Does anyone know if he'll be slated in the lineup for them? Maybe a 7th man?

Should be top 6