Waived: [ANA] Ducks waive Adam Henrique (Clears)

[deca guard]

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[bernmeister]

what's that about?

 

[Static]

Would be shocked if someone picked him up due to his contract. Would help a team like the wings though.

 

[JT Kreider]

In 2 years from now any player who is not a superstar heading into UFA at age 28 is not even going to get a contract

 

[bsu]

He has arguably been our worst player. If he can play like he did last season he's solid though.

 

[Static]

what's that about?

Anaheim has too many forwards, especially young wingers, competing for spots right now and henrique has struggled to start the season.

 

[amnesiac]

already tanking for Shane Wright, I see

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Surprised by the dropoff from Henrique. Last year was arguably his best, no major injury that I'm aware of.

 

[gilfaizon]

Anaheim has too many forwards, especially young wingers, competing for spots right now and henrique has struggled to start the season.

The emergence of Lundestrom (and to a lesser degree Backes' ability to service the 4th line) has been a major factor in making Rico an expendable C. His work on the wing hasn't been great either, and at that point it became a numbers game. I doubt we will see him picked up but I wonder if there will be a deal in place for after, for a guy like Neal (especially if the Oilers talks with RNH are soured)

 

[Willy Stylez]

Wow

 

[Gurglesons]

Jeez.

 

[serp]

Too expensive for someone to pick up on waivers and he also has been pretty bad this year.

 

[Static]

The emergence of Lundestrom (and to a lesser degree Backes' ability to service the 4th line) has been a major factor in making Rico an expendable C. His work on the wing hasn't been great either, and at that point it became a numbers game. I doubt we will see him picked up but I wonder if there will be a deal in place for after, for a guy like Neal (especially if the Oilers talks with RNH are soured)

Why would they trade for James neal?

 

[Stumbling Jack]

Very surprised. Then again I didn’t know he was that bad this season.
I’ve heard he’s a good locker room player, wouldn’t be surprised if he’s claimed

 

[deca guard]

i believe that if hes healthy detroit , in desperate need of a centerman , claims him

 

[BruinsBtn]

4 more years at 5.8m... yikes

 

[gilfaizon]

Why would they trade for James neal?

3 years left vs Henriques 4 years.

 

[Magic Mittens]

To bad he didnt have a year or 2 left, but 4 years left is to long

 

[FlameChampion]

Why would they trade for James neal?

Well they could get out of the contract 1 year sooner. I think the Ducks can do better obviously though.

 

[Nucker42]

Many teams have been handcuffed into long term deals knowing the last couple years would be trash. Hopefully the market changes and the contracts are more reasonable.

 

[JKG33]

He won't get claimed, but I could see a scenario where he's traded for a different bad contract

 

[Roman Yoshi]

Wowzers. Did not see that coming.

 

[bernmeister]

Anaheim has too many forwards, especially young wingers, competing for spots right now and henrique has struggled to start the season.

thnx for prompt answer!
Not really interested in H, @ 5.825 x 4 but what are they looking for/areas of greatest need?

 

[BHD]

The 2012 playoffs feel like forever ago.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think Ottawa claims him.

 

[gilfaizon]

Stepan for Henrique could be another interesting one. I don't know if Ottawa is willing to get locked into Rico for 4 years though.