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- Jan 16, 2005
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Figured this is thread worthy (it's currently in the GDT). Many had hoped/suspected O'Dell would be on the Jets roster to start the season, it appears he will not be and is now on waivers, with the intent of sending him to St. John's (AHL).
I think O'Dell is a quality young player who has shown very well at the AHL level and showed well in his 30 NHL games last season. I think he is also a player who could play efficiently on the 4th line with Slater and Galiardi (moving up and down the line-up into the top 9 if need be).
I personally don't like this. We will see how it plays out tomorrow and he may very well clear with teams having their rosters near set, but knowing we're taking the risk of losing him while having two of Thorburn and Peluso here, even Halischuk, I'm just not a big fan. I do not see where those three players offer the versatility and efficiency of O'Dell as a forward in general, who can play centre or wing, but also one who can move up and down into the top 9 or settle in on the 4th line and provide quality minutes even in a small role.
Ken Wiebe @WiebeSunSports 10m10 minutes ago
#NHLJets place F Eric O'Dell on waivers. He will be sent to St. John's #IceCaps if he clears tomorrow at 11 a.m.
I think O'Dell is a quality young player who has shown very well at the AHL level and showed well in his 30 NHL games last season. I think he is also a player who could play efficiently on the 4th line with Slater and Galiardi (moving up and down the line-up into the top 9 if need be).
I personally don't like this. We will see how it plays out tomorrow and he may very well clear with teams having their rosters near set, but knowing we're taking the risk of losing him while having two of Thorburn and Peluso here, even Halischuk, I'm just not a big fan. I do not see where those three players offer the versatility and efficiency of O'Dell as a forward in general, who can play centre or wing, but also one who can move up and down into the top 9 or settle in on the 4th line and provide quality minutes even in a small role.