Waived: Flames waive Brett Kulak

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[Del Preston]

One day Friedman will figure out the abbreviation for Calgary is CGY, not CAL.

 

[Agalloch]

I remember Nashville doing the same with Mazanec IIRC.

 

[Maukkis]

This is the 'we don't agree with your demand of a one-way contract, so let's see if other teams think you're worth giving that' approach?

Happened to Schroeder recently, I think.

 

[boredmale]

What exactly is the purpose of this? basically when nobody picks him up they can use that against him?

 

[Jacob]

What exactly is the purpose of this? basically when nobody picks him up they can use that against him?

Seems like it.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

What exactly is the purpose of this? basically when nobody picks him up they can use that against him?

More or less, yeah. It’s a ‘we’re willing to risk losing you to prove our point that you’re not worth what you’re asking for’ power move.

A bit dickish but I bet the Flames think they’re fine replacing him with Andersson if he does get claimed.

 

[Kahvi]

OKG is probably having a meltdown and/or preparing a 2-page rant against Treliving at the moment

 

[YP44]

seems odd

 

[BigRangy]

Buffalo could probably use him.

He is much better than Treliving seems to be giving him credit for.

 

[Oilpeg]

One day Friedman will figure out the abbreviation for Calgary is CGY, not CAL.

He's actually said in his blog that he does this on purpose. Same with WIN for WPG.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

In the tease, I saw "Flames Waive Bret.." And boy, did my brain fill in the rest. For whatever reason, I assumed it was Bret Hart, and I was like, "I didn't know Calgary's relationship with the Hitman was bad!"

 

[DJJones]

This worries me. I think he could be a solid #4/#5. One of the only players I liked the last 20 or so games.

Hopefully just a negotiation thing.

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

In the tease, I saw "Flames Waive Bret.." And boy, did my brain fill in the rest. For whatever reason, I assumed it was Bret Hart, and I was like, "I didn't know Calgary's relationship with the Hitman was bad!"

Wake and bake eh?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

He's actually said in his blog that he does this on purpose. Same with WIN for WPG.

Kinda like how Burke wears his tie wrong on purpose, both just trying to be idiots

 

[Wayne Primeau]

Buffalo could probably use him.

He is much better than Treliving seems to be giving him credit for.

He's really not very good. Valimaki would be a much better fit in that 3LD hole.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Im pretty sure he is gonna get claimed..

Seems like a bad gamble to me. We will find out I guess.

 

[DJJones]

He's really not very good. Valimaki would be a much better fit in that 3LD hole.

Stone/Kulak was our best third pairing we've had in like 5 years.

 

[DFF]

If you like softies, you like him

He is not bad but doesn't do anything for me... A filler

 

[Kahvi]

I think he does not get claimed. He's essentially bottom pairing D, and other teams dont know what he has asked for in arbitration

 

[Kranix]

Treliving plays hardball

 

[Wayne Primeau]

Stone/Kulak was our best third pairing we've had in like 5 years.

A) nah, Schlemko/Diaz was better
B) they weren't very good at all. Kulak has no composure in the offensive zone and often gets beat on the rush
C) Valimaki and Andersson are both better than Kulak
D) Michael Stone was the good one on the pairing, and he elevated Kulak more than anything

 

[Volica]

OKG is probably having a meltdown and/or preparing a 2-page rant against Treliving at the moment

Scribbling in his manifesto currently.

 

[ManofSteel55]

If you like softies, you like him

He is not bad but doesn't do anything for me... A filler

My evaluation too. Okay filler if you need a capable body, but he isn't going to do anything outstanding in any way - not in a positive way anyway. That's not enough when you have guys chomping at the bit who could come in and make a difference. He's like a softer Jason Strudwick - he can hold a spot for you, but you can't say you have a good blueline if he's on it regularly.

 

[Volica]

A) nah, Schlemko/Diaz was better
B) they weren't very good at all. Kulak has no composure in the offensive zone and often gets beat on the rush
C) Valimaki and Andersson are both better than Kulak
D) Michael Stone was the good one on the pairing, and he elevated Kulak more than anything

Nah.
They were a really, really good third pairing for Calgary. Pretty goal neutral on 5v5, positive in chance creation (high danger included) and good possession numbers.

I wouldn't say Stone carried or Elevated Kulak. Kulak's an NHL'er. He's a perfect 6D. He doesn't hurt you on the ice, and skate well and thinks at a good enough level as well. Those two complimented each other fairly well. I'd honestly say I saw Stone beat off the rush or with a cut to the net more than Brett.

I do agree. Valimaki and Andersson are much higher end players over Kulak.