Claimed off Waivers: Colorado claims Dano off waivers from Winnipeg

[Holden Caulfield]

Yeah, most solid NHLers are dropped to waivers

Martin St. Louis, Chris Kunitz, Jonahthan Marchessault, Paul Byron, Michael Grabner were also never NHLers as well clearly. Since true NHLers are never dropped to waivers.

 

[Foppberg]

Martin St. Louis, Chris Kunitz, Jonahthan Marchessault, Paul Byron, Michael Grabner were also never NHLers as well clearly. Since true NHLers are never dropped to waivers.

Including Bryz too.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

Martin St. Louis, Chris Kunitz, Jonahthan Marchessault, Paul Byron, Michael Grabner were also never NHLers as well clearly. Since true NHLers are never dropped to waivers.

i forgot anomalies exist

Haha I sure hope you dont bet on the less than 1% chance he becomes an NHLer after being waived and traded 3-4 times. You can name four names yet I can name over a thousand who didnt pan out after being waived

 

[Holden Caulfield]

i forgot anomalies exist

Haha I sure hope you dont bet on the less than 1% chance he becomes an NHLer after being waived and traded 3-4 times. You can name four names yet I can name over a thousand who didnt pan out after being waived

Dano's history bears far more resemblance to the aforementioned players than the thousands you can name. He has scored at a borderline or better 2nd line rate his entire career, even when coaches tried to bury him with plugs. He has defied the odds at every level. From making KHL at 16 to a leading tournament scoring on a useless WJC team, to a top scorer in draft +1 year in NHL.

Both times he was traded it was as the main piece for a key player. I still don't understand how that really works against him. He was never an A+ prospect so he was the solid secondary prospect on great teams that wanted help now. He was only traded because those teams wanted immediate players. If he was drafted by an Arizona or Vancouver he'd likely be a top 6 player RIGHT NOW without ever being traded.

 

[Jetsetter]

He's a good player just in a tough spot in getting into the lineup in Winnipeg. He's a buzzsaw. I think he'll do well in Col.

 

[Hennessy]

i forgot anomalies exist

Haha I sure hope you dont bet on the less than 1% chance he becomes an NHLer after being waived and traded 3-4 times. You can name four names yet I can name over a thousand who didnt pan out after being waived

He's played 130 NHL games already, you know.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

He's played 130 NHL games already, you know.

So any plug who plays 130 games is considered a starter?

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

So any plug who plays 130 games is considered a starter?

this isnt football. the only starters in hockey are goalies.

 

[stl76]

So any plug who plays 130 games is considered a starter?

You just keep reaching for that shovel to dig yourself deeper, eh?

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

You just keep reaching for that shovel to dig yourself deeper, eh?

Apparently not as deep as Dano dug to be traded multiple times and waived

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Rip Dries

 

[WreckingCrew]

Dano's history bears far more resemblance to the aforementioned players than the thousands you can name. He has scored at a borderline or better 2nd line rate his entire career, even when coaches tried to bury him with plugs. He has defied the odds at every level. From making KHL at 16 to a leading tournament scoring on a useless WJC team, to a top scorer in draft +1 year in NHL.

No dog in this fight, just seeing what people thought of Dano as I've always been intrigued by him. But let's pump the brakes just a little here...produced at a 2nd line rate? Other than his 50 pts in 89 AHL games and 1 year in Columbus where he had 21 pts in 35 games, he has 24 points in 95 NHL games...that's not even close to 2nd line production. Just sayin'...if he breaks out he could possibly top out as a middle-sixer, but I don't think he'd be more than a 3rd liner at best right now

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

Dano's history bears far more resemblance to the aforementioned players than the thousands you can name. He has scored at a borderline or better 2nd line rate his entire career, even when coaches tried to bury him with plugs. He has defied the odds at every level. From making KHL at 16 to a leading tournament scoring on a useless WJC team, to a top scorer in draft +1 year in NHL.

Both times he was traded it was as the main piece for a key player. I still don't understand how that really works against him. He was never an A+ prospect so he was the solid secondary prospect on great teams that wanted help now. He was only traded because those teams wanted immediate players. If he was drafted by an Arizona or Vancouver he'd likely be a top 6 player RIGHT NOW without ever being traded.

Yet Vancouver and Arizona passed on picking him up off the waiver draft...... just as all of the non-playoff teams from last year did.

If Coldorado did not select him off the waiver wire he probably would have cleared and would be playing in the AHL now.

 

[Spilot23]

Rip Dries

I don't like Dries that much I hope Kamenev stays he was particularly good last game.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

No dog in this fight, just seeing what people thought of Dano as I've always been intrigued by him. But let's pump the brakes just a little here...produced at a 2nd line rate? Other than his 50 pts in 89 AHL games and 1 year in Columbus where he had 21 pts in 35 games, he has 24 points in 95 NHL games...that's not even close to 2nd line production. Just sayin'...if he breaks out he could possibly top out as a middle-sixer, but I don't think he'd be more than a 3rd liner at best right now

Yeah, and in 16-17 his secondary assist rate was unsustainable af

He is weirdly good defensively tho, solid bottom 6 guy

 

[jsalz16]

Yet Vancouver and Arizona passed on picking him up off the waiver draft...... just as all of the non-playoff teams from last year did.

If Coldorado did not select him off the waiver wire he probably would have cleared and would be playing in the AHL now.

Two teams that are perpetually insignificant. I can't believe Sakic wouldn't follow suit.

 

[Jeti]

No dog in this fight, just seeing what people thought of Dano as I've always been intrigued by him. But let's pump the brakes just a little here...produced at a 2nd line rate? Other than his 50 pts in 89 AHL games and 1 year in Columbus where he had 21 pts in 35 games, he has 24 points in 95 NHL games...that's not even close to 2nd line production. Just sayin'...if he breaks out he could possibly top out as a middle-sixer, but I don't think he'd be more than a 3rd liner at best right now

I'm assuming they mean in terms of even-strength points/60, obviously not totals. Even star players would struggle to put up second line totals if they were playing 6 minutes a night with no PP time.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Let's try to remember that Dano is now on his fourth team at the age of 23.

Fourth.

He may develop into something worthwhile, but I'd say the odds are against it at this point.

 

[lomiller1]

Yet Vancouver and Arizona passed on picking him up off the waiver draft

Vancouver passed on Ehlers, Nylander, Pasternak, Larkin and Fiala in the entry draft. Arizona passed on Marner, Werenski, Provorov, Connor and Barzal.

just as all of the non-playoff teams from last year did.

Maybe there is a reason why they are non-playoff teams?

 

[Whileee]

A bit of context...

Dano has struggled to stay in shape over the past couple of years, and slid down the Jets' depth chart for that reason (Maurice puts a high value on physical conditioning). This year Dano came to camp about 15 pounds lighter and in much better shape, but the Jets have a few young players vying for the 12th forward spot, so Dano was odd-man out.

I think he'll be a very good acquisition for Colorado, especially now that he's in better shape and quicker than he was the past couple of years. He's aggressive, smart and has very good puck skills.

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

Apparently not as deep as Dano dug to be traded multiple times and waived

Timing is everything.
For several years the Jets were short on NHL caliber players. But Dano joined the team as the Jets became loaded on the wings.
He was not in great shape last year at camp (his fault) and rode the pine for most of the year. By all accounts never griped and worked hard and was a good teammate. He even scored in his first game back after sitting forever.

This year he came into camp in great shape, scored some goals and looks quite good. But was never given the chance to play and was waived. (Not his fault)

Most Jets fans would have preferred to reassign one of our two waiver exempt guys (Lemieux or Vesalainen) to at least give Dano one more chance before losing him for nothing. Some have suspected that after not finding a trade partner for him that management let him go as a favor to him.

If the Avs give him a chance he should do ok. I wish he wasn’t in our division.

Best of luck to Marko. (Except when he plays the Jets of course)

 

[Flyerfan52]

Dano is a worthwhile player that was caught in the #s game with the Jets. Winnipeg has drafted so many good forwards since Dano was part of the Ladd trade. Given regular minutes I think 'Lanche fans will like him.

 

[untouchable21]

Is he going to get into a game anytime soon or did he go from one team’s press box to another’s?

 

[Heldig]

Vancouver passed on Ehlers, Nylander, Pasternak, Larkin and Fiala in the entry draft. Arizona passed on Marner, Werenski, Provorov, Connor and Barzal.

Maybe there is a reason why they are non-playoff teams?

Must be nice to cheer for a team that has never missed on a draft pick.

 

[Foppberg]

Is he going to get into a game anytime soon or did he go from one team’s press box to another’s?

He just got through the immigration process a day or so ago. Expect him to be in the lineup next game, though Bednar might keep the same lineup until we lose.