Confirmed with Link: Caron signed

[C77]

Yea the Caron bashing is getting old and somewhat pointless.

Every team needs lower-end players too...He's still young and has a bit of upside....he has good size and is defensively responsible.

Better him than some veteran Dan Duquette reclamation project from the scrapheap.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Are we waiting for 3 more pennies so we can get a nickel in return?

This was part of the conversation last season. That Chiarelli had a dance partner somewhere in the beginning of last year and that he was attempting to maximize the return. There were teams (plural?) that were interested. Seems difficult to believe, I have to admit...

Even if it is a penny at this point, I fail to see the harm in inking Caron. I just don't think it means anything just yet. Chiarelli and crew are still (I believe) in the process of making a deal or two to get a more clear idea of what is going to happen with the roster and if Caron can contribute either as a fourth line winger OR as a small piece that helps tip the scale in a trade, then it's more worthwhile than letting him walk for nothing.

 

[Kovi]

Agreed. But the angst is amusing.

Oh I have my Boom Chick-A Pop right here babes.

 

[Dr Seldon]

He'll either be traded for a low pick or be a 13th or 14th forward for close to league minimum. Not much to get upset with in my book. I guess it has a lot to do with, as bp13 said, being a former 1st round pick, and all the expectations that comes with that.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

It is hilarious how much of a whipping boy this guy is.

Don't get me wrong, I'm part of the mob. I think he's laughably invisible on the ice. That said, he's definitely a capable 4th liner in the NHL. Sadly he was a 1st round pick, but still, he's serviceable. But it's just funny how to a man every fan hears his name and just sighs. It's great.

Agree. At this salary, he's the perfect 13th forward for this team. Already knows the system, can play on the 3rd/4th line if needed andwho knows, maybe he still have that Toronto game somewhere in him...

 

[Sheppy]

Agree. At this salary, he's the perfect 13th forward for this team. Already knows the system, can play on the 3rd/4th line if needed andwho knows, maybe he still have that Toronto game somewhere in him...

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

...

I still believe that both Caron and Bartkowski will be dealt. These signings mean precious little at this point.

Unless Chia can get something in return for Caron and/or that he wants another providence graduate/cheap UFA signing as the 13th F, expect Caron to be that guy and in the press box for game 1.

As for Bart, I also expect him to be traded. Or if not him, Boychuk, Seidenberg or McQuaid...

 

[That Bear]

He's really not that bad of a 4th liner. We could do much worse

 

[KrejciMVP]

JC is back! Maybe this year is the breakout year

 

[VanIsle]

Caron signed #25 overall pick in 2009
Pastrnak signed #25 overall pick in 2014

Coincidence, I think not. Please let one not be like the other.

 

[qc]

The results are in..

Clode, you ARE the father.

 

[patty59]

Since they got the big wheels locked up, Chiarelli can now focus on the secondary guys like Krug and Smith

 

[member 96824]

"I have six dollars left to my name and my children are hungry....this novelty T-shirt looks great!"

 

[LouisSleigher]

He is also one of very few natural right-wingers that we have left. Don't be surprised if our 4th line ends up being Paille-Campbell-Caron.

 

[Gargyn]

wtf...why? 1 way, fantastic.

 

[member 96824]

Everyone relax...there is NO WAY Chris Bourque ends up on our opening night roster.

 

[weaponomega]

It is hilarious how much of a whipping boy this guy is.

Don't get me wrong, I'm part of the mob. I think he's laughably invisible on the ice. That said, he's definitely a capable 4th liner in the NHL. Sadly he was a 1st round pick, but still, he's serviceable. But it's just funny how to a man every fan hears his name and just sighs. It's great.

I think you're contradicting yourself here. Unless you think 4th liners are usually invisible and don't really serve a purpose. I believe Caron is serviceable, but as a 13th or 14th forward playing a game or two here in relief of injured players.

Like you said I think he's laughably invisible and serves no purpose when he plays other than being a warm body to fill a roster spot.

 

[weaponomega]

Everyone relax...there is NO WAY Chris Bourque ends up on our opening night roster.

I'd rather Chris Bourque over Caron.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

He is also one of very few natural right-wingers that we have left. Don't be surprised if our 4th line ends up being Paille-Campbell-Caron.

I won't.

Just like Miller has the perfect 6/7th Dmen contract, Caron has the perfect 12/13th forward contract. Also, he already knows the system and is still young.

If he's not traded, he's on the 4th line or in the press box as the 13th forward for game 1.

 

[qc]

Since they got the big wheels locked up, Chiarelli can now focus on the secondary guys like Krug and Smith

lirl

 

[Rhoshambeau]

Get those duck boats ready.

 

[qc]

^ HAHAHAHAH

I've reached the point where I'm glad he's on the team, for comedic value alone.

 

[Altamira]

4th line or healthy scratch RW who makes 600k. I don't see the reason for outrage, they are going to need a $600k cap hit somewhere on this roster to allow others to fit. Yes, he's terrible but he now makes less than almost anyone.

 

[Alicat]

Yea the Caron bashing is getting old and somewhat pointless.

Every team needs lower-end players too...He's still young and has a bit of upside....he has good size and is defensively responsible.

Better him than some veteran Dan Duquette reclamation project from the scrapheap.

Spot on as I feel the same way.

He took a huge discount and that alone makes me respect him.

 

[TP]

wtf...why? 1 way, fantastic.

No worries there... He will clear waivers.