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Old 08-10-2022, 04:32 PM   #35
Jiri Hrdina
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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan View Post
That was before his breakout season.
That's the point. At the time there was a common fear he would get claimed. Every year a bunch of guys get waived that everyone is surprised about and think will get claimed.
And then they don't.
Not saying there isn't risk. There is. But at the start of the year everyone is managing rosters and cap very closely. So there's a higher chance that you can sneak someone through.

I would bet that Juuso would get claimed and Mackey would clear. Even though the latter is more NHL ready.
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