Oct 8 Waiver wire - Arizona claims Valimaki, Zohorna and Gilbert clear

[flambers]

Valimakii if he clears, the Flames still have $425K cap hit

[flambers]

I would think the Flames will place Klyington on LTIR if the league approves the request

[tvp2003]

Re: Valimaki - I think he clears, especially given his contract. He’s not NHL ready and no team is going to keep him on an NHL roster for that reason. Although I’m curious if he did get claimed and then put back on waivers, if the Flames would even try to get him back.

It’s funny because on Wednesday Steinberg was on 960 and he and someone else (I can’t recall who) were lamenting losing Valimaki and his “first round pedigree” on waivers “for nothing”. A day or two later, I saw the discussion had shifted to whether the Flames should give up an asset to move Valimaki in order to free up the cap space.

I think Valimaki lost his “first round pedigree” after the knee injury. I haven’t watched him closely but it sounds like he’s lost a step and hasn’t been able to compensate in other areas. Sucks, but injuries happen…

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by flambers

Valimakii if he clears, the Flames still have $425K cap hit

if that was directed at my post, yes, that is factored into the numbers

[dissentowner]

I think they all clear

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by flambers

I would think the Flames will place Klyington on LTIR if the league approves the request

I think the Flames are asking to have his salary not count at all - essentially a suspension/leave, for personal reasons

If that doesn't fly, then LTIR

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I think they all clear

So they'll all be claimed! Got it.

[Dan403]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

If I recall correctly a trade or two were nixed because Valimaki was part of the price.

Including for Mark Stone.

Allegedly

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by flambers

I would think the Flames will place Klyington on LTIR if the league approves the request

LTIR is irrelevant, and would actually prevent any accrual of cap space if we can manage to stay under the cap without using it.

22 man roster + OK = 750k cap space (very slightly accrual)

But if we want to call up another player making any more than 750k we'd need to use LTIR.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

I was told Valimaki was often on Stockton's third pairing.

Really? I hadn’t heard this.

Paging Scorpion

[FlamesAddiction]

So did everyone from yesterday clear?

[dino7c]

Vali will clear IMO

who is gonna pick up that salary and put him on their roster

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

So did everyone from yesterday clear?

everyone except a Jets d-man who was claimed by the Habs

[taxbuster]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I think the Flames are asking to have his salary not count at all - essentially a suspension/leave, for personal reasons

If that doesn't fly, then LTIR

I seem to have missed the story on Kylington...is there a story? I thought he was just on personal leave for family stuff? Is there more?

[Groot]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

I seem to have missed the story on Kylington...is there a story? I thought he was just on personal leave for family stuff? Is there more?

There is no story, it's exactly what you said and what was in that post. Kylington is with his family for personal reasons and won't be playing to start the season. As they allow him his personal leave, the Flames would rather not have his cap count so they're exploring those two options.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

I seem to have missed the story on Kylington...is there a story? I thought he was just on personal leave for family stuff? Is there more?

When it was first announced, Treliving said that would not take any questions about it and asked that they respect his privacy. I have to say, the Calgary media's cooperation has been amazing. I am sure some of the media members have more information, but they have been tight lipped. This kind of media integrity doesn't exist in every market.

[powderjunkie]

It's nice that there's been no wild speculation here, either (AFAIK).

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

It's nice that there's been no wild speculation here, either (AFAIK).

You're right, and someone should remedy that.

I speculate that Kylington has actually been abducted by aliens from the Lesser Magellanic Cloud. They saw the Bond-villain beard he was rocking last season, and want to use his DNA in their program to breed the perfect Evil Galactic Overlord.

Seriously, best wishes to O.K. and his family, and I hope he's back with the team soon.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Martin Kaut could be an interesting pick up.

Former 1st round pick. 6'2'' RW right shot Czech winger. Decent numbers in the AHL

Shane Bowers was also once a highly touted prospect, but his career has been derailed by injuries.

[bluejays]

I'm pretty shocked Valimaki fell off so badly with his development. More shocked they dump him at this time. I guess he didn't have much of a trade value, unfortunately.