Dean McAmmond could go on waivers? Martin Gelinas still unsigned, could he retire?

[chris lindberg]

Some recent news on a couple of our old friends...

OTTAWA CITIZEN: Ken Warren yesterday reported forward Dean McAmmond's status with the Senators is uncertain, observing it was a year ago when he was sidelined with a concussion after being blindsided in a pre-season game by Philadelphia's Steve Downie. Warren reports it's possible the Senators could place McAmmond on waivers to see if there's any interest in him.

SPECTOR'S NOTE: McAmmond sadly hasn't been the same player since that hit and with some younger Senators challenging for a spot on the club it's possible he could be waived or traded.

CALGARY SUN: Wes Gilbertson reports UFA forward Martin Gelinas is still unsigned and hoping to land with an NHL team.

SPECTOR'S NOTE: After 19 seasons it appears that Gelinas might be facing the end of his NHL career.

http://www.spectorshockey.net/index....cles&Itemid=55

[SeeGeeWhy]

McAmmond is done, but Gelinas is good for another season... why wouldn't someone like Washington pick up Gelly?

[Prototype]

I hope we are not implying that they should come back.

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by Prototype

I hope we are not implying that they should come back.

Just wait, someone will

[troutman]

They both could go play in Europe.

[Rampage]

IMO, Gelinas would be a fantastic fit for a team like Pittsburgh.
With Roberts heading to the sunshine state a leadership void has been left in that dressing room.
The cagey vet would be effective as a 3rd/4th liner on that team.

[pepper24]

Bring them back to Calgary and have NHL ready youngsters spend another year in QC!!!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Prototype

I hope we are not implying that they should come back.

Even if we wanted to, we dont have the cap space....

[FlamesAddiction]

Some team will pick up up Gelinas before December. Sooner or later, there will be a team with enough injuries that he will get a call.

I'd take him back if we weren't already bursting at the seams with players.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Some team will pick up up Gelinas before December. Sooner or later, there will be a team with enough injuries that he will get a call.

I'd take him back if we weren't already bursting at the seams with players.

Would rather have him here than Primeau, that's for sure. Isn't Gelinas a fitness freak? Would have been a nice touch for him to round out his career here playing some bottom-feeder minutes on the 4th line ala Dave Lowry.