Recalled/Assigned: Bruins Recall Cunningham and Khokhlachev

[Gator Mike]

Nice to see Koko get a shot:

http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=705731

BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, Thursday, February 20, that the club has recalled forwards Craig Cunningham and Alexander Khokhlachev from Providence (American Hockey League). Cunningham and Khokhlachev will join the team for Thursday's practice in Wilmington, MA.

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[member 96824]

Really now?

Hmmm.

 

[Dellstrom]

Really weird timing. Just for practice? Or will Bergy/Loui be coming back late?

Either way I'd love to see what KoKo can do. He's been terrific in the AHL this season, looks like the real deal for sure.

 

[ODAAT]

Nice to see Koko get a shot:

http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=705731

Trade coming, BOOK IT

 

[DKH]

Is this the same Koko that Cassidy benched?

 

[member 96824]

Is this the same Koko that Cassidy benched?

No different one.

This is the one that was playing with Tyler Randall and Anthony Camara at one point.

 

[dredeye]

Seems like a potential showcase to me. Can't say I'd be pumped to see Koko going anywhere.

 

[daleand]

Don't be surprised if Nashville is interested in Craig Cunningham.

 

[DKH]

I think it's practice players while #37 and 21 are out; gives Cunningham some extra cash and rewards his very strong play - I went Sunday and posted as such during game; Koko gets rewarded as well and gets close to his goal as he's been- kid battles and the puck finds him or is it the other way around

 

[Artemis]

It's for practice. Koko is playing Krejci's role, skating between Lucic and Iginla. A little reward and a nice paycheck boost.

 

[Dellstrom]

Boston Bruins ‏@NHLBruins 20m
Temporary practice lines: Lucic-Khokhlachev-Iginla, Marchand-Söderberg-Smith, Paille-Kelly-Cunningham, Caron-Campbell-Thornton ^CS

Yep. Cunningham is in Loui's role, too. Yeti taking over for Bergy, KoKo has Krejci.

 

[MrKabukiman]

Chances are you will see Loui, Bergy, and Rask miss a game or two when they get back. Might as well give the kids a look-see in their absence.

 

[Fair Warning]

Chances are you will see Loui, Bergy, and Rask miss a game or two when they get back. Might as well give the kids a look-see in their absence.

Guess it's a good thing we're facing the Amerks after the Olympic Break.

 

[Alicat]

They didn't call up a goalie for Tuukka's spot?

 

[BigBadBruin8]

If they end up actually playing it's a showcase recall for sure. If not it's just bodies for practice.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Really weird timing. Just for practice? Or will Bergy/Loui be coming back late?

Either way I'd love to see what KoKo can do. He's been terrific in the AHL this season, looks like the real deal for sure.

Noone who plays Sunday in the Gold medal should play Weds. Would just be stupid. They need a week off after the extra games. If Canada beats USA I don't think we'd let Bergy play Wednesday same if Loui wins.

Im happy Koko is getting called up as well. Good to take a look and see how far away he is.

If Finland wins tomorrow a goalie will be called up Saturday without question and Tuukka's first start will be next Sat against the Caps.

 

[Shaun]

hope koko gets a real look this year if the bruins clinch early

 

[hoss75]

Really excited to see what Koko can do.. Gonna be a real treat for us.

 

[Saxon Eric]

They'll be both be gone by tomorrow, Florek and Lindblad will be up in their place and all 4 will be playing for Providence on Saturday

Move along, these are not the droids you're looking for

 

[VanIsle]

Koko is the man, I hope he is the next coming of Samsonov, not Kvartalnov.

 

[MrKabukiman]

They didn't call up a goalie for Tuukka's spot?

Not yet. I think Svedberg will get the call up the day before the Buffalo game. They have games this weekend, so they need him down in Providence.

 

[DominicT]

I'm just assuming it's bodies to fill practice spots

OR

It's a cap move.

Basically, they have to use up Savard LTIR before placing Seidenberg on LTIR to get the most benefit from it and will return them once Seids is placed on LTIR.

 

[member 96824]

I'm just assuming it's bodies to fill practice spots

OR

It's a cap move.

Basically, they have to use up Savard LTIR before placing Seidenberg on LTIR to get the most benefit from it and will return them once Seids is placed on LTIR.

So basically, they need to get to 68.4ish before adding Seids to LTIR?

 

[DominicT]

So basically, they need to get to 68.4ish before adding Seids to LTIR?

To get the most benefit yes. They can put him on anytime they choose but will get more benefit by using up Savard's, adding Seid's and then returning whoever they call up.

Best explanation I can find for you in layman's terms:

These simple examples illustrate why teams in LTI situations often make what sometimes appear to be inexplicable one-day recalls and demotions. They’re manipulating their team’s cap payroll or Averaged Club Salary in order to maximize their cap space going forward.

http://capgeek.com/faq/how-does-long-term-injured-reserve-LTIR-work

 

[member 96824]

To get the most benefit yes. They can put him on anytime they choose but will get more benefit by using up Savard's, adding Seid's and then returning whoever they call up.

Best explanation I can find for you in layman's terms:



http://capgeek.com/faq/how-does-long-term-injured-reserve-LTIR-work

Makes sense, basically, it gives them a higher daily cap ceiling if they can get full use out of both LTIR's.

Now, will they use that money at the deadline...that's the question