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[Strange Brew]

I don't see any way Rittich gets claimed. There have already been a few intriguing back up options going through waivers, and more to come.

That said, I predict Gillies gets sent down.

[Fighting Banana Slug]

I think the chance of Rittich being claimed is minimal, but it is more than zero chance, so I think he will stick and Gillies sent down. Should have a short leash, though. If he is bad for a game or two, they will need to roll the dice with Gillies or find another guy.

[Toonage]

Our goalies would be on the waiver wire with guys like Sparks and Pickard. They'd clear.

[mrdonkey]

Is there an NHL team out there that would seriously consider claiming Rittich on waivers with the intent of keeping him on the main roster?

Edmonton if their no-name Euro backup fizzles?

[Burner]

Originally Posted by mrdonkey

Is there an NHL team out there that would seriously consider claiming Rittich on waivers with the intent of keeping him on the main roster?

Edmonton?

well then Edmonton would have to carry 3 goalies as their KHL superstar has a NMC

[Wolfman]

Peluso, Lazar and Kulak should hit waivers

[Demaeon]

Originally Posted by Burner

well then Edmonton would have to carry 3 goalies as their KHL superstar has a NMC

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[getbak]

It's highly unlikely that Rittich gets claimed.

Always remember that when you claim a player, you have to find an NHL roster spot for him for the entire season. I don't know if there are any teams who would look at Rittich as a clear improvement over their existing backup situation as well as an improvement over some of the other potential backup options that might be going on waivers in the next couple of days.

Another thing to keep in mind is that claiming a goalie with Rittich's level of experience is quite expensive. It would cost a team $90,000 to claim him. McElhinney, on the other hand, will only cost $3,375 to claim if the Leafs waive him. If the Leafs waive Sparks, it would cost $63,750 to claim him.

[joejoe3]

Wouldn't that be something, McAHL backs up Smith lol

[Toonage]

Super dumb question - are there waivers on the weekend?

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Super dumb question - are there waivers on the weekend?

Yup. It used to be that all weekend waivers were processed on Monday whether the player was waived on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, but that changed in the current CBA, so all waivers are completed 24 hours later regardless of the day of the week.

[Party Elephant]

Originally Posted by getbak

Another thing to keep in mind is that claiming a goalie with Rittich's level of experience is quite expensive. It would cost a team $90,000 to claim him. McElhinney, on the other hand, will only cost $3,375 to claim if the Leafs waive him. If the Leafs waive Sparks, it would cost $63,750 to claim him.

What is the reason for these costs? And that may be a lot of money for 40% of CPers but to an NHL team that's peanuts.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by getbak

It's highly unlikely that Rittich gets claimed.

Always remember that when you claim a player, you have to find an NHL roster spot for him for the entire season. I don't know if there are any teams who would look at Rittich as a clear improvement over their existing backup situation as well as an improvement over some of the other potential backup options that might be going on waivers in the next couple of days.

Another thing to keep in mind is that claiming a goalie with Rittich's level of experience is quite expensive. It would cost a team $90,000 to claim him. McElhinney, on the other hand, will only cost $3,375 to claim if the Leafs waive him. If the Leafs waive Sparks, it would cost $63,750 to claim him.

Why is it more expensive for some players than others?




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[Bingo]

I think the most telling thing is not leaving Valimaki in California.


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[getbak]

Originally Posted by Party Elephant

What is the reason for these costs? And that may be a lot of money for 40% of CPers but to an NHL team that's peanuts.

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Why is it more expensive for some players than others?

I assume it's a combination of compensating the team if they lose a player and discouraging teams from making waiver claims on younger, developing players.

A less-experienced player has more future potential, which is why they cost more. A goalie who is no longer waiver-exempt but is still relatively young, costs the most because presumably they are the most-valuable of the players who require waivers.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I think the most telling thing is not leaving Valimaki in California.


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Do you see the club carrying two rookie defensemen? Or is it Valimaki vs. Andersson?

[GordonBlue]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

The backup situation is a real head scratcher.

Is there any chance Rittich clears? I'd have to think he gets claimed.

If the brass think the same, do they send Gillies down? What does that mean for playing time in Stockton?

Based on what happened in the preseason, Parsons is the second best/most potential goalkeeper in the organization. I'd think he would benefit the most from starts in the AHL.

All that aside, if someone gets hurt and Rittich is claimed the team is in a bad spot.

Why would you think he'd get claimed? He hasn't shown to be that good. I bet teams will stick with their own players to start the year before being stuck with a cast-off on their active roster.
He'll clear.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Do you see the club carrying two rookie defensemen? Or is it Valimaki vs. Andersson?

I think Valimaki vs Andersson. Prout vs Kulak as the final cut.



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[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by GordonBlue

Why would you think he'd get claimed? He hasn't shown to be that good. I bet teams will stick with their own players to start the year before being stuck with a cast-off on their active roster.
He'll clear.

If anyone claims Rittich, it will probably be a team with a backup goalie who can be sent down without waivers. There are only two of these according to CapFriendly:

• Rangers: Alexander Georgiev, 22, undrafted, unimpressive in the AHL so far, hardly any NHL experience.
• Predators: Juuse Saros, 23, Nashville's goalie of the future, rock-solid behind Rinne to date.

Obviously the Preds would be fools to downgrade from Saros to Rittich, and David Poile is no fool. That leaves the Rangers.

There is also a small chance that some team with an aging backup who is beginning to drool on his skates (I'm looking at you, Montreal) would try using waivers to trade in on a newer model. Or that some team whose GM has a history of making goofy decisions (I'm not saying Vancouver, you know, just saying) decides to play silly buggers with his goaltending.

If the Rangers are sold on Georgiev, I'd say there is no real risk in waiving Rittich. Someone familiar with that organization could probably say more about that.

[chockfullofgoodness]

Haven't had a chance to watch much pre-season. Does Valimaki really look NHL-ready? That would be great.