Oct 10 waiver wire - 5 players claimed

[getbak]

Originally Posted by FlamesFanInEdmonton

Interesting the press conference for the Gaudreau signing is the same time we find out about waivers tomorrow. Maybe just a coincidence but a good time to speak on a new acquisition as well.

Or it's an indication that they didn't put in any claims and won't be waiting to see if they were successful.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

Pulkkinen probably doesn't get past TOR. If I recall, they were interested in him if they dealt Phaneuf to DET.

That was before Marner and Nylander made the team. They have their RW pretty sewn up I think. RW: Marner, Nylander, Komarov, Brown. C: Matthews, Kadri, Bozak, Holland, LW: Michalek, JVR, Hyman, Matt Martin.

Not a lot of room for Pulkkinen there.

If anyone below CGY in the waiver order needs some winger depth it'd be Vancouver. Kind of Sven insurance. Their winger depth is young, they could use another. Other than that, EDM, seems set on their roster, CBJ looks pretty set as well with a good young and promising set of FW's, and some good depth.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Maybe or maybe not, But an upgrade on Chaisson? Very possible. Worth that chance. Can always throw someone back on waivers if need be

I think someone better may be available on waivers before rosters are finalized. Bollig may be claimed which may increase our chances of grabbing someone off waivers.

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

I think someone better may be available on waivers before rosters are finalized. Bollig may be claimed which may increase our chances of grabbing someone off waivers.

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[Alberta_Beef]

I don't think the Flames have cap room to claim anyone. We kept hearing the Flames had under 7 million in cap space before Gaudreau was signed, but it appears non-roster injured players also count against the cap (ie. Pribyl), so with the 25 players under contract (2 injured), the Flames are more than a million over the cap. So at least 2 of Vey, Bollig or Kulak need to be sent down initially and all 3 need to go down if they want to claim someone on waivers that makes under about 1.2 million.

This is all assuming the Flames place Smid on LTIR on the 12th and not the 11th.

[FlamesNation23]

So what time do we find out if the flames claimed anyone?

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by FlamesNation23

So what time do we find out if the flames claimed anyone?

Around 10AM

[sureLoss]

Treliving says "we will see" when asked if he will be active on the waiver wire today. Says he doesn't know if it will be a priority.

[shotinthebacklund]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Treliving says "we will see" when asked if he will be active on the waiver wire today. Says he doesn't know if it will be a priority.

The way he spoke around this conversation was, I think telling they are interested in someone.

[Madman]

He also made it sound like they were working on something else outside of waivers.

[MacFlame]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Treliving says "we will see" when asked if he will be active on the waiver wire today. Says he doesn't know if it will be a priority.

Sounded to me like he would rather make a trade than look at someone on the waiver wire.

[Da_Chief]

I think the Flames claim everyone today, including Bollig.

[killer_carlson]

I suspect it will be a trade where we send one of our waiver guys for one of their waiver guys.

[MacFlame]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I suspect it will be a trade where we send one of our waiver guys for one of their waiver guys.

I also suspect Smid's contract may be involved. When questioned about LTIR, Treliving noted that there may be other options that they are looking at rather than LTIR.

[Sutter_in_law]

Originally Posted by shotinthebacklund

The way he spoke around this conversation was, I think telling they are interested in someone.

That's the impression I got as well.

[Zoller]

Really hoping Smid isn't included in some sort of waiver swap. Nothing good can come of having to dump his salary. That will only result in lost assets

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Zoller

Really hoping Smid isn't included in some sort of waiver swap. Nothing good can come of having to dump his salary. That will only result in lost assets

It's almost as if people haven't been paying attention to Brad Treliving's track record.

I'm almost certain that he'll never lose a deal ever. At worst, he'll make a lateral, but strategic move.

If it's a good move for the team he'll do it. If not, he'll stand pat.

[spennywalks]

Originally Posted by Zoller

Really hoping Smid isn't included in some sort of waiver swap. Nothing good can come of having to dump his salary. That will only result in lost assets

Cap space is an asset

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by spennywalks

Cap space is an asset

True. But only if it's used.

[sureLoss]

News Update

Chris Johnston @reporterchris
now
Teemu Pulkkinen claimed on waivers by Minnesota.


Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
now
Dhalbeck to CAR.

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
now
PIT claims Condon

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
now
Griffith to TOR.

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
now
Parenteau to NJ.

Means Flames didn't put in a claime