Recalled/Assigned: Chris Vande Velde (Feb. 8th)

[The Nuge]

Yeah, way too much judging going on based on Arcobello's first game as an Oiler which turned out to be mediocre.

Agreed. Some people were ready to move Gags before he got called up for crying out loud (not that I agree with that anyways)

He has never looked out of place when he gets called up. He's good on the draw and he plays his role as he is expected to play.

I disagree. He always looks half a step behind the play to me

 

[joestevens29]

Neither VV or Arcobello should be in the NHL.

 

[joestevens29]

Bob Stauffer ‏@Bob_Stauffer
Ralph Krueger really liked Vandevelde's game in Detroit and Smyth struggled yesterday in Columbus
Bob Stauffer ‏@Bob_Stauffer
Hordichuk goes to waivers. My guess is VandeVelde gets re-called tomorrow

Not overly surprising. Been hoping to get rid of Hordi for a bit now.

 

[joestevens29]

Bob Stauffer ‏@Bob_Stauffer
VandeVelde re-called today according to the Game Notes

 

[Gmen 1]

CVV is exactly what this team needs on their bottom 2 lines. 6 2 210 lbs. Guy that has size and some grit to his game and can win faceoffs. Well done Tambo finally!!!!

Now dump Smitty, Potter, Whitney and play Pecks

 

[nexttothemoon]

CVV isn't a good NHL player. He'll do as a temp fill in but he's no answer longer term.