Confirmed with Link: Kevin Connauton claimed off waivers

[Cowumbus]

Will he play tonight?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Will he play tonight?

nope

 

[Socks]

Any bets Murray has already had surgery?

My guess is the leg's already been amputated. Bionic!Murray will arrive in 2015.

 

[EDM]

Playoffs baby, a pure playoff move !!!!!

 

[Bure All Day]

Solid move for you guys, this guy has some potential. Has never really had a chance to play. Low risk, potentially high reward move.

 

[JacketFanInFL]

“@ToddSharrock: #CBJ claim D Kevin Connauton off waivers from Dallas Stars. He will wear No. 4. #odelein #berard #wilson #paetsch #lepisto #moore”

Nathan Paetsch might be the most irrelevant Blue Jacket of all time.

 

[hardkorejackets]

I think some people expect too much out of a waiver wire pick-up.. Yes, he's probably no more than a 3rd pairing D-man, but I imagine he's more skilled and has more potential than St. Denis. If it doesn't work out, it's not like it's a huge loss.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Nathan Paetsch might be the most irrelevant Blue Jacket of all time.

That made me laugh. And then think. Which skater played the most games for Columbus without scoring a point?

Ben Simon 2005-2006 13 games 0 points
But Paetsch was 2nd! 10 games 0 points

good call

 

[WannabeFinn]

That made me laugh. And then think. Which skater played the most games for Columbus without scoring a point?

Ben Simon 2005-2006 13 games 0 points
But Paetsch was 2nd! 10 games 0 points

good call

Steven Goertzen played 46 games for the CBJ and had 0 points.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

Steven Goertzen played 46 games for the CBJ and had 0 points.

Here are some more stand outs.

Lachance 138GP 0G 5A 5P (in 125GP Pascal Leclaire had 4P )
Picard 67GP 0G 2A 2P
Allison 55GP 0G 1A 1P

 

[DL44]

Former Canuck prospect..
Showed alright at rookie camps, but disappointed in progression after a couple seasons..
Moved to Dallas, shocked many Canuck fans that he makes the team and gets positive reviews..
Overachieved in making the NHL when he did..
Not sure what happened between that and today tho...

Dallas has shed Gonchar and Connauton on the backend when from the outside looking in its their problem area. I don't know..

 

[DarkandStormy]

Will he play this weekend if everyone else is healthy? Slot him in for Erixon or Prout for game?

 

[1857 Howitzer]

Will he play this weekend if everyone else is healthy? Slot him in for Erixon or Prout for game?

“@smitchcd: #CBJ pairs: Erixon-Wisniewski; Johnson-Prout; Leopold-Savard. Connauton extra.â€

Looks like as of now he is the number 7 Dman.

 

[DarkandStormy]

“@smitchcd: #CBJ pairs: Erixon-Wisniewski; Johnson-Prout; Leopold-Savard. Connauton extra.â€

Looks like as of now he is the number 7 Dman.

So, we picked him up for nothing so he could become Freddy St. Denis...

 

[1857 Howitzer]

So, we picked him up for nothing so he could become Freddy St. Denis...

He was picked up for depth not sure I see a problem here.

 

[DarkandStormy]

^Didn't say there was a problem, just stating a fact.

If/when the blue line is healthy someone (or two) will have to be moved.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

^Didn't say there was a problem, just stating a fact.

If/when the blue line is healthy someone (or two) will have to be moved.

Maybe I'm reading your post wrong. It come off as being a negative comment to me, but maybe you ment it differently.

 

[DarkandStormy]

^Yeah, sorry I meant he became D #7 for the moment as we sent St. Denis now. Wasn't sure if the team saw him at that #6 slot or not.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

No problem

 

[sirwilliam]

K Con has a great shot and a big frame. He was also a defensive standout on the Wolves, better than his +/- indicates, often their best D. I'm sad we traded him for an ineffective rental (Roy).

I think he'll fit well with the youth movement in CBJ.

 

[stevo61]

K Con has a great shot and a big frame. He was also a defensive standout on the Wolves, better than his +/- indicates, often their best D. I'm sad we traded him for an ineffective rental (Roy).

I think he'll fit well with the youth movement in CBJ.

Does he miss the net a fair bit or is he just trying too hard to impress? Seems like he has a hard shot though

 

[sirwilliam]

Does he miss the net a fair bit or is he just trying too hard to impress? Seems like he has a hard shot though

His shot is is biggest asset, pretty accurate, good backhand. He can jump up on the rush effectively. He's got a great stick too, breaks up a lot of plays heading the other way. He'll fight on occasion.

 

[distinctkickgmotion]

Cotton!

 

[Fro]

his post game interview, he looks like he'd stab you if you piss him off...

 

[EspenK]

At least he was noticeable last night. Has a cannon for a shot. Looks to be a pretty good skater. Not a bad pickup in my mind after seeing him play.