Confirmed with Link: Habs claim Kovacevic off waivers

[Agalloch]

Matheson - Wideman
Guhle - Savard
Harris - Valimaki
Kovacevic

I expect Harris to be sent down too.

 

[JoelWarlord]

Seems like a reasonable move. Barron is certainly good enough to play but has absolutely not earned a spot. May as well send him down and run Savard Wideman Kovacevic on the right side.

 

[1909]

Don’t know the player but I like the size

Best Jets AHL team D-man the last two seasons. A cannon of a shot. Big. Good to clean the front of the net.

 

[EveryDay]

He's very physical, he was hurting Laval player last year.

Solid claim.

 

[Chili]

Try him out, if he makes it great. If not back on waivers, probably re-claimed by the Jets. Wouldn't be surprised if the Habs are still looking for a veteran dman.

He has a three year contract. Remember the Habs doing that with someone they thought might be claimed on waivers too, like Jacob De La Rose who was claimed anyway as well.

 

[JC Superstar]

We need depth on the right side, maybe even one more. Right now, it's David Savard, Wideman, Barron and then a converted LD like Schueneman or Harris. Kovacevic has a bit more pro experience than Harris with about the same pedigree.

Worth a look, can't harm this year.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

AWRIGHT ! A big RHD who was the best defender for the Jets AHL team last two seasons. Mature enough at 25. Ready for NHL play.

GOOD MOVE HUGHES !

Third pairing of Xhekaj and him coming up !

Thats sound like a terrible pairing

they just claimed a 6/8th def that will probably go back in the ahl once the kids are more steady.

 

[1909]

Matheson - Wideman
Guhle - Savard
Harris - Valimaki
Kovacevic

Xhekaj stays. Harris: Not so sure.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

PK Subban still available for RD depth

 

[Vachon23]

I expect Harris to be sent down too.

Not sure Harris need more time in the AHL at the opposite of Barron and Xhekaj

 

[1909]

Thats sound like a terrible pairing

they just claimed a 6/8th def that will probably go back in the ahl once the kids are more steady.

Give them 15 minutes a game. Unless you prefer Wideman, Schuneman , Bowey or Leskinen ????

 

[HomaridII]

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Valimaki is a cap waiver. He makes far too much money atm and the Flames have 9 defenseman at camp. Even in the AHL he has a 400k hit on the cap.

You have to take a shot at him.

 

[Vachon23]

Xhekaj stays. Harris: Not so sure.

He need time in the AHL, no need to rush him

 

[1909]

Not sure Harris need more time in the AHL at the opposite of Barron and Xhekaj

Who was better so far at the Camp ? Harris or Xhekaj ?

 

[Agalloch]

So why Schuneman AND Bowey aren,t on waivers right now.

I guess they stay ?

If so the 3 young d-men are being sent down tomorrow.

It would mean:

Bowey
Kovacevic
Guhle
Matherson
Savard
Schueneman
Wideman

IR: Edmundson

 

[Belial]

Matheson - Wideman
Guhle - Savard
Harris - Valimaki
Kovacevic

Xhekaj is ahead of Harris IMO. I think they'll send him down also.

 

[Kennerback]

Who was better so far at the Camp ? Harris or Xhekaj ?

Xhekaj.

 

[Treb]

Alrighty then, I figured there would definitely be better options within the next week

Just waive him again if that's the case.

 

[Vachon23]

Who was better so far at the Camp ? Harris or Xhekaj ?

That's not the question, Harris game won't develop that much in the AHL

Xhekaj need to improve some part of his game that will improve in the AHL. His gap coverage and his Dzone coverage need work

 

[Milhouse40]

Kovacevic is a great pick up from the Habs!!!
I don't have a single clue who he is.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Give them 15 minutes a game. Unless you prefer Wideman, Schuneman , Bowey or Leskinen ????

Rather have those 4 that players that are not 100% nhl ready.

 

[That Habs Fan]

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Wideman
Xhekaj-Kovacevic
Leskinen/Bowey/Schueneman

Allows Barron and Harris to develop more in the AHL, which they both need.

When Edmundson is back we can send Xhekaj down or put one of Leskinen/Bowey/Schueneman/Kovacevic through waivers, depending on who does better in the meantime.

 

[morhilane]

What WinnipegSun has to say about him: However you cut it, it’s a tough loss for the Jets, with Kovacevic seemingly coming into his own and pushing for a roster spot during this season’s training camp. His progression has always been on a steady upward curve.

So why Schuneman AND Bowey aren,t on waivers right now.

I guess they stay ?

If so the 3 young d-men are being sent down tomorrow.

Nobody is going to be waived by the Habs until they are back from their trip to the Maritimes.

 

[MrNasty]

Zohorna on waivers for the second time this week. So Habs can definitely still opt for better and put Kova back on waivers.
Worst case scenario is Laval keeps getting better.

 

[Habs]

Our blueline is a bucket of snot, Lord help us this season. PS can he at least fight or is he another soft cupcake who's highlight reel is full of saucer passes and wristers from the point? We have enough of those