Waived: 2016-17 Waivers Thread

[Vujtek]

Any chance San Jose claims Reto Berra? 2.41 GAA and 0.922 SV% last season in limited usage. Could play 15 games behind Jones.

They don't have cap room to have to have Berra as their backup. Well they do if they keep only 21 players up, leaving just one extra player, but that's not happening.

So I'll say there's zero chance of Sharks claiming Berra.

 

[caley]

One of the most under-discussed bizarre moves of last summer was Florida trading a young, former 2nd rounder (Rocco Grimaldi) to Colorado for Reto Berra. I mean, it made sense at the time because one assumed Berra was being brought in to be the back-up for Luongo. But then Florida signed James Reimer for a lot of term and money, immediately pushing Berra to an overpaid #3. Even with Luongo's uncertain status, it didn't really make sense, unless they REALLY didn't think Reimer was willing to sign there or something.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

One of the most under-discussed bizarre moves of last summer was Florida trading a young, former 2nd rounder (Rocco Grimaldi) to Colorado for Reto Berra. I mean, it made sense at the time because one assumed Berra was being brought in to be the back-up for Luongo. But then Florida signed James Reimer for a lot of term and money, immediately pushing Berra to an overpaid #3. Even with Luongo's uncertain status, it didn't really make sense, unless they REALLY didn't think Reimer was willing to sign there or something.

I think they traded for Berra for depth purposes all along. I think it says a lot about the guys they had in their system, like Sam Brittain, Mike McKenna et al. I don't think they felt comfortable with any of them as their No. 3, and they probably felt Samuel Montembeault needed another season of junior as an overager.

Luongo's status was far more up in the air when Berra arrived, too. So, they got the cheap backup out of the way quickly and then were able to snag Reimer, too.

Luongo is what, 38? I can see why their level of concern was so high.

 

[Agalloch]

 

[caley]

 

[sureloss]

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

On waivers today:
ANA: Stoner
DAL: Stransky, Dowling
NYI: Mayfield
NYR: Hellberg
VAN: Zalewski, Pedan, Megna, Chaput

 

[Agalloch]

On waivers today:
ANA: Stoner
DAL: Stransky, Dowling
NYI: Mayfield
NYR: Hellberg
VAN: Zalewski, Pedan, Megna, Chaput

Finally making space to sign their RFAs ?

 

[Seachd]

Finally making space to sign their RFAs ?

Doesn't give them a whole lot more space though. I guess a waive-and-trade could be possible when he clears.

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

Could Mayfield be claimed?

 

[Vipers31]

With how random waiver-claims sometimes appear to be, I can't help but hold out some hope for someone claiming Stoner. Which would be glorious. I know the odds of that happening, though.

 

[SI90]

Could Mayfield be claimed?

I'd be suprised if he wasn't. 6'5 can skate well and is gritty. I think he's definitely going to be a bottom pairing defenseman in the NHL. He's also a righty.

 

[seafoam]

Could Mayfield be claimed?

I feel like every team has their own Scott Mayfield, but we'll see.

 

[Brunomics]

Could Mayfield be claimed?

Have him if you want. Guy has zero awareness on the ice. Total lack of any type of hockey iq.

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

I feel like every team has their own Scott Mayfield, but we'll see.

Well, we (the Rangers) have McIlrath so maybe they'll see Mayfield as redundant

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

A little upset about Mayfield being waived. Not sure if he'd get claimed or not, could go either way.

 

[Hip Of Rick*]

I feel like every team has their own Scott Mayfield, but we'll see.

A similar guy in Pedan is also on waivers today

 

[Caeldan]

One of the most under-discussed bizarre moves of last summer was Florida trading a young, former 2nd rounder (Rocco Grimaldi) to Colorado for Reto Berra. I mean, it made sense at the time because one assumed Berra was being brought in to be the back-up for Luongo. But then Florida signed James Reimer for a lot of term and money, immediately pushing Berra to an overpaid #3. Even with Luongo's uncertain status, it didn't really make sense, unless they REALLY didn't think Reimer was willing to sign there or something.

Wasn't Luongo assumed to be unable to start the season due to injury?
So the idea was Reimer/Berra tandem until Luongo was back

 

[boredmale]

Could Mayfield be claimed?

I am guessing he won't but wouldn't be surprised if a team who feels like they are a lottery team might just take a chance

 

[rhinoshawarma]

Guess ANA couldnt unload stoner

 

[uncleben]

Guess ANA couldnt unload stoner

Or they hope to waive him and trade him when he clears?

 

[Agalloch]

Or they hope to waive him and trade him when he clears?

Must be that. Could be the solution to sign their 2 last RFAs

 

[bigd]

Could Mayfield be claimed?

Highly unlikely.

 

[caley]

I think they traded for Berra for depth purposes all along. I think it says a lot about the guys they had in their system, like Sam Brittain, Mike McKenna et al. I don't think they felt comfortable with any of them as their No. 3, and they probably felt Samuel Montembeault needed another season of junior as an overager.

Luongo's status was far more up in the air when Berra arrived, too. So, they got the cheap backup out of the way quickly and then were able to snag Reimer, too.

Luongo is what, 38? I can see why their level of concern was so high.

But then why wouldn't you sign Mike Leighton for $700,000 (What he signed for with Carolina(. Is there really that big of a discrepancy between Leighton and Berra that the latter is worth paying twice what you could pay Leighton?

And if you thought Luongo was going to be out up to a month, just lean on James Reimer, and dress McKenna as the back-up. You're paying Reimer enough, he should be able to handle a month playing night in/night out.

 

[go comets]

A similar guy in Pedan is also on waivers today

except for Pedan is basically a nut job... teams get under his skin then he spends all game in the penalty box.....raw talent is there, but without discipline Pedan will not last.