02-26-2016, 10:03 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Jiri Sekac and Jared Cowen on waivers
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Sekac (CHI) on waivers today
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Cowen (TOR) also there. Malone cleared.
Kind of surprised Cowen made it to waivers. Just goes to show, low hockey iq defenceman don't last long in the league.
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02-26-2016, 10:07 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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I think I remember hearing that we were one of the teams in on Sekac when he came to the NHL. He hasn't exactly panned out, but he is only 23. Maybe he still has room to improve.
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02-26-2016, 10:07 AM
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Some team with money to burn has to pick up Cowen. If you buy him out, you somehow get $750k in cap space. I'm sure the leafs would've gone for it if they had any need of the cap space.
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02-26-2016, 10:08 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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well that Jared cowen one was predictable
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02-26-2016, 10:08 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Some team with money to burn has to pick up Cowen. If you buy him out, you somehow get $750k in cap space. I'm sure the leafs would've gone for it if they had any need of the cap space.
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you get $750k cap space next year but lose cap space the following year
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02-26-2016, 10:09 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Edmonton will claim Cowen, because Edmonton
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02-26-2016, 10:12 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Muta
Edmonton will claim Cowen, because Edmonton
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improvement over current roster
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02-26-2016, 10:17 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kamloops
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Looks like a new top pairing for the Oilers.
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02-26-2016, 10:17 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharkov
improvement over current roster
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I wonder if they even need a goalie anymore. Wouldn't make a difference, and it would give them some cap savings.
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02-26-2016, 10:27 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2013
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i think Sekac would be a good claim
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02-26-2016, 11:02 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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Haven't been impressed with Sekac when he was with the Ducks but I have to admit I haven't watched him a ton. Gotta be a bit worrying that MTL, ANA and CHI all gave up on him so quick.
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02-26-2016, 11:05 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
you get $750k cap space next year but lose cap space the following year
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Oddly enough I could see Chicago do that possibly as they're going to get with Panarin's unexpected bonuses next year and every penny helps.
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02-26-2016, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
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I know Cowen isn't great, but that smells so tanky to me. He can't make that leafs lineup?
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02-26-2016, 11:40 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug
I know Cowen isn't great, but that smells so tanky to me. He can't make that leafs lineup?
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Smells tanky because it is tanky. It's probably to open up roster spots for some of their young prospects
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02-26-2016, 11:53 AM
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First Line Centre
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Cowen is pretty bad but he's definitely good enough to play on one of the worst defenses in the league
They were one of the worst defenses before they even traded Phaneuf, Polak and Spaling
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02-26-2016, 11:56 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Samiz
Smells tanky because it is tanky. It's probably to open up roster spots for some of their young prospects
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I was under the impression that Toronto did not want their top prospects with the team, in fear of having them in a bad environment.
Maybe they are clearing contracts so they have room to take on more bad contracts via trade.
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02-26-2016, 12:04 PM
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Threadkiller
Join Date: Oct 2003
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I don't know, is Cowen that bad? I mean he was drafted pretty high.
Dump Wideman or Russell and pick him up?
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02-26-2016, 12:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ricosuave
I don't know, is Cowen that bad? I mean he was drafted pretty high.
Dump Wideman or Russell and pick him up?
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No. High draft position means nothing if you don't show results in this league.
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02-26-2016, 12:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I was under the impression that Toronto did not want their top prospects with the team, in fear of having them in a bad environment.
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I think you're right. They could be thinking he'll clear waivers; he may not be a good dman at the NHL level but the Marlies are going for a Calder Cup.
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02-26-2016, 12:10 PM
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Threadkiller
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anduril
No. High draft position means nothing if you don't show results in this league.
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No, I get that. Just wondering if a change of scenery or playing with the likes of Brodie, Hamilton, Gio would help him...
http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/...layer.php?7115
I'd rather see Cowen than Smid for similar money. Or if you can arrange a trade with the Leafs and they retain a bit of salary, I think it'd be worth it.
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