[News] Waiver wire Feb 19: Eaves, Haley, McCollum, Leighton UPD: SJS claim Haley

[Karl]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

Any chance the flames pick Haley up as Peluso replacement?

Why???

Haley sucks ass at playing actual hockey and is one of those guys who truly shouldn't be anywhere near any NHL team. It would be a dead stupid move to pick up a guy who's no upgrade on Peluso.

There's honestly not much between Peluso, McLeod, Haley, Rinaldo, Witkowski and a few other of those facepunchers who can do nothing but that as to who's the worst player in the NHL.

[savardandjokinen]

Originally Posted by Karl

Why???

Haley sucks ass at playing actual hockey and is one of those guys who truly shouldn't be anywhere near any NHL team. It would be a dead stupid move to pick up a guy who's no upgrade on Peluso.

There's honestly not much between Peluso, McLeod, Haley, Rinaldo, Witkowski and a few other of those facepunchers who can do nothing but that as to who's the worst player in the NHL.

Not saying we should (at all, I hate the idea of having plugs) but flames brass loves to get a goon for some reason every year. Peluso, glass, bollig, etc

[agulati]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

McCollum was once Flames property and traded to Detroit for a conditional 7th round pick in the 2017 entry draft. A condition obviously was not met, as Calgary did not pick up the Wings' selection.

Wasn't he signed by Calgary initially to meet the expansion requirements of having a goalie for Vegas, or am I mistaken.

[sureLoss]

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
SJ claims Haley

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Everyone else clears

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by 868904

Might be better off calling up Lomberg if that's the case. Similar size and fighting ability and Lomberg is a better player too.

Haley would tune Lomberg who's terrible at fighting.

But I could see Flames dressing Prout for the March 31st game if Haley plays since he serves no purpose.

[868904]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Haley would tune Lomberg who's terrible at fighting.

But I could see Flames dressing Prout for the March 31st game if Haley plays since he serves no purpose.

They've actually fought once already and they just tied each other up. Lomberg is a decent fighter, his problem is he doesn't pick his spots. He picks the biggest toughest guy on the other team and then gets his ass handed to him, but that's also why his teammates and fans love him.

Haley would beat Lomberg, 7 out of 10 I think, but Lomberg is a better player. That's why I didn't see the need to claim Haley.

[Karl]

The Sharks claiming Haley is mind blowing and absolutely hilarious. Haley adds no non facepunching on ice value to any NHL team.

They would have done just as well signing Georges St-Pierre to play for them.

What a weird pickup (or re-pickup I guess).