Claimed off Waivers: [ANA] Ducks claim F Ross Johnston off waivers from the Islanders

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[NYR94]

I always pictured him ending up on the Ducks. Young team, has lost veteran muscle the past two seasons.

Johnston is free and his contract can be completely buried if a team needs the cap space.

Good call

 

[Canuck Luck]

I always pictured him ending up on the Ducks. Young team, has lost veteran muscle the past two seasons.

Johnston is free and his contract can be completely buried if a team needs the cap space.

you were right!

 

[Vitto79]

Nice lol
He can be buried so why not for the Ducks protecting kids

 

[McDonald19]

I’m so happy. Someone to protect Zegras and friends.

 

[uncleben]

For those interested, this cost Anaheim $11,250, paid to New York and not counted against the cap.



Season total: $478,125
11 claims

 

[Vipers31]

Probably one of the most correctly predicted waiver claims in hockey history lol

 

[MXD]

This is probably more to protect Gudas than Zegras.

 

[lwvs84]

For those interested, this cost Anaheim $11,250, paid to New York and not counted against the cap.



Season total: $478,125
11 claims

Different players seem to have a different cost to claiming teams. How do they determine that cost? Just curious, because it didn't seem to be based on how much the player makes.

 

[sabremike]

The idea that goons actually protected guys back in the day has little evidence to support it. In today's game it's comically absurd. There were numerous times where Ross would confront a guy and the refs (knowing he was a goon) would give him a game misconduct as a preemptive strike.

 

[uncleben]

Different players seem to have a different cost to claiming teams. How do they determine that cost? Just curious, because it didn't seem to be based on how much the player makes.

It's based off of their years of pro experience under contract
Players with less experience cost more

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Sad day

 

[McDonald19]

The idea that goons actually protected guys back in the day has little evidence to support it. In today's game it's comically absurd. There were numerous times where Ross would confront a guy and the refs (knowing he was a goon) would give him a game misconduct as a preemptive strike.

Maybe not nowadays, but in the past hall of famers such as Wayne Gretzky and Teemu Selanne have spoken positively about the protection they received from enforcers.

 

[xECK29x]

Hope he plays, terrific person

 

[robbieboy3686]

As a ducks fan I’m happy af for this.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

The idea that goons actually protected guys back in the day has little evidence to support it.

The multiple players speaking highly of this role isn't enough evidence for you?

 

[dracom]

The multiple players speaking highly of this role isn't enough evidence for you?

Players say dumb things all the time…

 

[McDonald19]

Players say dumb things all the time…

Yes, Wayne Gretzky is very dumb and knows nothing about hockey.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Players say dumb things all the time…

Yeah, what would they know?

 

[SI90]

The Boss is a beast. 25-30 years ago he would’ve been very popular and probably played close to 1000 games. Don’t get it twisted if you want him to get plugs deep and play real hockey, he can he just wont add offense.

 

[robbieboy3686]

The Boss is a beast. 25-30 years ago he would’ve been very popular and probably played close to 1000 games. Don’t get it twisted if you want him to get plugs deep and play real hockey, he can he just wont add offense.

He skates well, from what your fans have said. Is that correct ?

 

[RangersFan1994]

Sad day

At least you won’t have a useless player taking stupid undisciplined penalties. Less PK time. This sucks for the Metro Division.

 

[TheFinalWord]

The idea that goons actually protected guys back in the day has little evidence to support it. In today's game it's comically absurd. There were numerous times where Ross would confront a guy and the refs (knowing he was a goon) would give him a game misconduct as a preemptive strike.

I remember a team that had a goalie that was run twice in a short period of time. The first time was really bad, the second less so. That team went out and got this monster enforcer, and I don't remember that goalie being run again.

Now the trouble with determining the impact of toughness, is that when it works, you don't see it. So while I agree, some of these super heavyweights are almost useless, because the smaller pests aren't going to fight them, having a tougher lineup definitely serves as a deterrent (to some extent). Team toughness is better than a goon.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

He skates well, from what your fans have said. Is that correct ?

Edges are awful but straight line speed he actually can move

 

[dracom]

Yes, Wayne Gretzky is very dumb and knows nothing about hockey.

Didn’t realize he was still playing today. It’s not like the game has changed or anything since he last played…