Waived: Ducks claim Lassi Thomson [Reclaimed by Ottawa]

[Karl Eriksson]

I hope he didn’t sell his Belleville estate

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Still a decent move for Belleville. We want some competition down there for the kids.

But I think this is kinda the end for ever writing him in as a full time NHLer down the road. Can be a fill in guy for injuries, but asking for anything more would be too much.

 

[DylanSensFan]

Did he even leave town?

He actually played in Anaheim in pre-season. I had a good laugh when I saw it. Now he's back with us! hahaha

 

[DylanSensFan]

Deliberate exclusion of Boucher?

Getting your bottom pairing AHL DMan to the AHL is a genius move? Seems more like a nothing move to me. People lamenting his loss were foolish for many reasons, but there was no genius at play here (nor even the opportunity for it).

What exactly are you on about, that you think he's the bottom pairing in Belleville? It takes longer to develop defenders for the NHL. No point in losing an asset that we've been developing for nothing.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

What exactly are you on about, that you think he's the bottom pairing in Belleville? It takes longer to develop defenders for the NHL. No point in losing an asset that we've been developing for nothing.

He was literally our 3rd pairing RD last year and we added Matinpalo.....

I'm fine with us reclaiming him, but this is basically just adding AHL depth. Wouldnt be surprised at all if we turn around and trade him for a 6th or something.

 

[Xspyrit]

Deliberate exclusion of Boucher?

Is he even going to play 10 games?

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Waste of time to be honest. He wont ever play in the line-up full-time. The Ducks did not even want him and they are on another tank-a-thon season.

Rather give his spot to High Risk-High Reward then a low-risk, low reward guy.

They acquired him to put pressure on the Drysdale camp to come to terms, knowing he would eventually sign, and would let Lassi come home, to Belleville

 

[ColinM]

Some players only get a cup of coffee in the NHL. Sounds like Lassi Thomson's destiny.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

He was literally our 3rd pairing RD last year and we added Matinpalo.....

I'm fine with us reclaiming him, but this is basically just adding AHL depth. Wouldnt be surprised at all if we turn around and trade him for a 6th or something.

Matinpalo looked terrible the second he wasn’t playing against AHLers and ECHLers. Not saying he is terrible but I doubt he’s a better AHL d man than lassi right now

 

[BondraTime]

I’d bet a lot on Mantipalo being the better AHL D

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Matinpalo looked terrible the second he wasn’t playing against AHLers and ECHLers. Not saying he is terrible but I doubt he’s a better AHL d man than lassi right now

Maybe, but even if Matinpalo doesn't play a single game for Belleville Thomson is still their 3RD at best (at least based on how Bell uses & talks about the D down there)

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I’d bet a lot on Mantipalo being the better AHL D

Maybe. Right away tho? Maybe not.

Maybe, but even if Matinpalo doesn't play a single game for Belleville Thomson is still their 3RD at best (at least based on how Bell uses & talks about the D down there)

I think he’s better than JBD. But however bell uses them is his business.

 

[BondraTime]

Maybe. Right away tho? Maybe not.

I'd be surprised if not right away.

This isn't a rookie, this is a 5 year pro, who gets the call for Finland over Thomson internationally.

 

[Masterplan]

My guess is he won't stay in Anaheim, and we reclaim him and send him back to Belleville. Unless of course they are happy to give up on him.

When you're right, you're right.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I'd be surprised if not right away.

This isn't a rookie, this is a 5 year pro, who gets the call for Finland over Thomson internationally.

Okay. We’ll see.

 

[Big Muddy]

Mantipalo doesn't look flashy, but seemed OK and likely less prone to gaffs. This is based on limited viewing.

Thomson has more offensive flash, but is prone to making defensive blunders.

Coaches might prefer the more conservative/safe player which would be Mantipalo imo. Not expecting big things from either though.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Mantipalo doesn't look flashy, but seemed OK and likely less prone to gaffs. This is based on limited viewing.

Thomson has more offensive flash, but is prone to making defensive blunders.

Coaches might prefer the more conservative/safe player which would be Mantipalo imo. Not expecting big things from either though.

99% of coaches want the the safer player 99% of the time.
Caveat would be a PP specialist

 

[Flamingo]

Belleville is nicer than San Diego anyway

 

[OD99]

Matinpalo looked terrible the second he wasn’t playing against AHLers and ECHLers. Not saying he is terrible but I doubt he’s a better AHL d man than lassi right now

Let him get used to NA ice. He is a legit pro who just got here.

Give him time to adjust, get used to teammates, etc...

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Let him get used to NA ice. He is a legit pro who just got here.

Give him time to adjust, get used to teammates, etc...

Yeah I will.

 

[Big Muddy]

99% of coaches want the the safer player 99% of the time.
Caveat would be a PP specialist

Yes, pretty much. Exceptions would be players like Karlsson, Makar, Coffey, etc., but there aren't many of those guys.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Yes, pretty much. Exceptions would be players like Karlsson, Maker, Coffey, etc., but there aren't many of those guys.

Thomson aint one for sure

 

[Icelevel]

Reclaim makes the brannstrom trade easier??