Waived: [EDM] Neal on Waivers (clears)

[Johnny Hoxville]

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[Stephen]

Getting close to the end of the line for James Neal if he can't make it work as a wing option for McDavid or Draisaitl.

 

[belair]

Regular 20 goal scorer. PP monster. These guys don't grow on trees. You know you want him.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Well you just hate to see it.

 

[Darkwinter]

So let's say he ups and retire in a week . Would that open up cap space this season or would it have to wait till next season?

 

[ChaoticOrange]

It’s for cap flexibility, nothing more. Literally every member of our bottom six except for a couple of guys have been on waivers.

 

[Sweetpotato]

This is a paper transaction. I don't remember the specifics but waiving players during breaks has been discussed as a method to save money. This isn't done because he won't be playing he'll be back on the roster by the next game.

 

[BudBundy]

Bear must be close to being healthy. Paper transaction for cap and roster spot.

 

[DropIt]

Not a surprise. Guys washed up.

Another poor trade from Edmonton trying to acquire a project player and failing miserably.

They gave up a 3rd round pick and the more effective player for Neal lol

 

[TheBeastCoast]

This is a paper transaction. I don't remember the specifics but waiving players during breaks has been discussed as a method to save money. This isn't done because he won't be playing he'll be back on the roster by the next game.

He clears and he can also be moved back and forth from the taxi squad for a month I believe. Same thing Toronto did when they waived Spezza.

 

[TootooTrain]

This is a paper transaction. I don't remember the specifics but waiving players during breaks has been discussed as a method to save money. This isn't done because he won't be playing he'll be back on the roster by the next game.

This is what I think will happen aswell. A bit of head scratcher otherwise.

 

[StreetHawk]

This is a paper transaction. I don't remember the specifics but waiving players during breaks has been discussed as a method to save money. This isn't done because he won't be playing he'll be back on the roster by the next game.

It should be because they are likely sending him to the taxi squad. Same with Eriksson for Vancouver a couple of days ago.

No need for anti Neal people to get excited. Just a paper transaction.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Not a surprise. Guys washed up.

Another poor trade from Edmonton trying to acquire a project player and failing miserably.

They gave up a 3rd round pick and the more effective player for Neal lol

Neal paced 20 goals last year and was a valuable net front scorer on the best PP. he’s overpaid and nearing the end but let’s not pretend Lucic is any better

 

[Darkwinter]

Not a surprise. Guys washed up.

Another poor trade from Edmonton trying to acquire a project player and failing miserably.

They gave up a 3rd round pick and the more effective player for Neal lol

If you are going to troll post do better than that. Another fan trying to sound like a GM...F!@#$% genius I tell you, what would the hf Gm board do without your keen eye for trades and if I were you I would be calling Vancouver and send them your hf resume I am sure you will be hired right on the spot

 

[Liver King]

Darn, how bad has he been?

 

[Old Boys Club]

Not a surprise. Guys washed up.

Another poor trade from Edmonton trying to acquire a project player and failing miserably.

They gave up a 3rd round pick and the more effective player for Neal lol

Terrible trolling attempt buddy.

Head to jail, do not pass GO.

 

[CupInSIX]

Where are all those Edmonton fans that were bragging about paying Lucic to play for Calgary in exchange for Neal?

 

[Darkwinter]

Where are all those Edmonton fans that were bragging about paying Lucic to play for Calgary in exchange for Neal?

And what has Luicic done to be standing all proud like a peacock

 

[CupofOil]

Getting close to the end of the line for James Neal if he can't make it work as a wing option for McDavid or Draisaitl.

He's actually better in the bottom 6, he was fine on the Neal-Turris-Kassian line and the Neal-Khaira-Chiasson line in the play ins. He has a role in this league still, he's just not a top 6 player anymore.

Him being waived is just a paper transaction so they can add somebody from off of IR (Bear or Haas) but that won't prevent the overreaction posts like LOL Oilerzzz made stupid trade etc. from happening.

 

[belair]

Not a surprise. Guys washed up.

Another poor trade from Edmonton trying to acquire a project player and failing miserably.

They gave up a 3rd round pick and the more effective player for Neal lol

Have fun with the more effective player. We can just buy out Neal.

 

[Arpeggio]

Neal has still outproduced Lucic since the trade, and he's played significantly fewer games, and he can be bought out at a reasonable cost. Neal could never play another game for the Oil and I still make that trade every time.

 

[InfinityIggy]

And what has Luicic done to be standing all proud like a peacock

Be a competent bottom-six player.

 

[CupInSIX]

And what has Luicic done to be standing all proud like a peacock

Be an average (yet goony) 3rd liner?

 

[Kranix]

Have two worse players ever been traded for each other? Historic deal

 

[Darkwinter]

Have fun with the more effective player. We can just buy out Neal.

Ouch burnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn