[News] Eddie Lack on Waivers

[smiggy77]

Originally Posted by Love

Almost 5 as he begged BT to sign Chris Higgins too

Please post source for this.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

I'm thrilled if it's Rittich. The guy has never really been given a shot in the NHL, but he's done everything the organization asked and more.

This is also good because it would leave Gillies to start the majority of the games in the AHL. No idea what will happen to Lack yet, but if it's the minors, that's just fine to see if he can regain his form. He's still got the most NHL experience of anyone not named Smith in this franchise, so he could be a valuable asset if handled well. If he doesn't regain his form down there...oh well.

I think Parsons needs to spend the entire year in the ECHL. Dominate in that league, and then see how you do against AHL competition.

[Ozy_Flame]

ANyone suspect that if Rittich performs sufficiently, Parsons will find his way up soon as a backup that plays regularly in Stockton?

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

ANyone suspect that if Rittich performs sufficiently, Parsons will find his way up soon as a backup that plays regularly in Stockton?

Only if Lack is claimed on waivers. Otherwise, who doesn't play if Parsons goes to Stockon?

If Lack isn't claimed they have to send him down to bring Rittich up. That leaves Lack and Gillies in Stockton. Bringing up Parons creates another three-headed monster goalie jam.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

ANyone suspect that if Rittich performs sufficiently, Parsons will find his way up soon as a backup that plays regularly in Stockton?

nope. Lack is surely going to be there, and if not (because of a trade), my guess would be that McDonald goes to Stockton.

Parsons is still very young and his ECHL start was shaky. He's been lights out lately, but staying there for a whole year won't hurt him one bit. Let him make the jump to the AHL next year.

[Finger Cookin]

EDIT: Baseless concerns about Lack's contract from mis-reading CapFriendly. Lack can be buried at will until his contract expires at the end of the season.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

So I wonder what happens with Lack in the short term? Only $1.025M of his deal can be buried this year and next. I can't imagine the Flames sinking over $3.2M in cap space each of the next two seasons into an AHL goalie. I guess we'll see what plays out.

I'm a little surprised that Rittich got the call, but only a little. AHL watchers have been singing his praises a while now, by all accounts I've read he's earned the opportunity to play here. I hope he runs with it.

Lack is UFA at the end of this season.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

So I wonder what happens with Lack in the short term? Only $1.025M of his deal can be buried this year and next. I can't imagine the Flames sinking over $3.2M in cap space each of the next two seasons into an AHL goalie. I guess we'll see what plays out.

Huh? This is the final year of Lack's contract and the Flames are only paying him $1.375 million. They can bury all but $350,000 of that.

[Finger Cookin]

Whoops, mis-read CapFriendly. Thanks for the corrections guys.

[Strange Brew]

You don’t often hear stories about players not looking good in practice but we heard that about Lack. His performance in the few games was the icing on the cake unfortunately.

[Toonage]

I don't buy that they want him to work on his game in Stockton. No contract beyond this year, not a prospect, no real reason to try and fix his game. My guess is - if he isn't claimed - he rides the bench in Stockton

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Toonage

I don't buy that they want him to work on his game in Stockton. No contract beyond this year, not a prospect, no real reason to try and fix his game. My guess is - if he isn't claimed - he rides the bench in Stockton

Probably a good guess. They want Gillies to get lots of time to work on developing his game. They wouldn't want Lack stealing that time away from Gillies if Lack isn't going to turn his game around quickly.

[Madman]

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
now
Lack on his way to Stockton. #Flames will be able to bury all but $350,000 of his cap hit in the AHL. Rittich officially recalled.

[Zoller]

@PierreVLeBrun
So Lack clears waivers. Was wondering whether a team could claim him since Carolina is still paying half his $2.75-million cap hit. Instead he'll go down and play some games

[Otto-matic]

I think this is good for Lack, let him get into a grove by playing some games. Hopefully he'll rebound like Ramo did after he was sent down.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by foofighter15

Gaudreau's Instagram story just included a smiling Lack with the team at the Cowboys v Eagles game....
If he was on his way out would he really still be at team events?

Jagr's instagram was also at that game but unrelated to Lack...

[drewtastic]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

I think this is good for Lack, let him get into a grove by playing some games. Hopefully he'll rebound like Ramo did after he was sent down.

Get his Modo-Mojo working.

[Cantrader]

Lack should trade places with Parson.

[Yrebmi]

I am a little surprised that Edmonton didn't claim him.
For all Eddie lacks as a goaltender, he is still an upgrade on Laurent Brossoit, no?

[ah123]

Originally Posted by Yrebmi

I am a little surprised that Edmonton didn't claim him.
For all Eddie lacks as a goaltender, he is still an upgrade on Laurent Brossoit, no?

I believe they are at 49 contracts, i.e. only room for one more player. They would have to move out a body before bringing one in