Recalled/Assigned: Kevin Gravel

[Warden of the North]

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[SprDaVE]

This is uhhhhh, confusing?... Not sure we need a defenseman with Marincin already in the pressbox.

Gravel is on a 1-way contract, so the pay doesn't change for him.

 

[Warden of the North]

Dubas must promise all these guys they'll get a callup to sit in the pressbox/practice and boost their paycheque.

No way he plays barring an injury.....or trade

 

[SprDaVE]

Dubas must promise all these guys they'll get a callup to sit in the pressbox/practice and boost their paycheque.

No way he plays barring an injury.....or trade

Gravel is on a 1-way contract, thus getting paid his 700k regardless of NHL or AHL. The boost of getting a call-up could be enough though I guess.

 

[Marshy]

This is uhhhhh, confusing?... Not sure we need a defenseman with Marincin already in the pressbox.

Gravel is on a 1-way contract, so the pay doesn't change for him.

yes it does. It goes down. He pays into escrow when he's in the NHL.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

He hasn't played for months.

Hopefully can help the Marlies soon. Could finally allow them to use Harpur to get a top 9 forward.

 

[Marshy]

trade coming!

 

[Jozay]

He hasn't played for months.

He wasnt playing with the Marlies?

 

[SprDaVE]

yes it does. It goes down. He pays into escrow when he's in the NHL.

The pay isn't that different is the point. 2-way contracts are a HUGE difference if you're in the NHL compared to the AHL.

 

[The Iceman]

Gravel I thought was the most impressive of the veteran new comers in Exhibition play. Injuries have kept him out most of this season.

Thinking Dubas wants to add some sand paper to his D pairings

 

[SeaOfBlue]

He wasnt playing with the Marlies?

Not since like November.

 

[LeafGrief]

Do they get better per diem in the NHL or something? This guy ain't gonna play. Does he need to be called up to be put back on waivers?

 

[Marshy]

The pay isn't that different is the point. 2-way contracts are a HUGE difference if you're in the NHL compared to the AHL.

my point was he wasn't called up to get more pay since he'll get slightly less

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Gravel is on a 1-way contract, thus getting paid his 700k regardless of NHL or AHL. The boost of getting a call-up could be enough though I guess.

He actually loses $$$ because of escrow holdback for everyday he is up .... I hope Sandin is not hurt ... I would rather have Gravel playing then Marty. But more than likely a trade is in the works.

 

[Warden of the North]

This is wierd

 

[SprDaVE]

my point was he wasn't called up to get more pay since he'll get slightly less

He actually loses $$$ because of escrow holdback for everyday he is up .... I hope Sandin is not hurt ... I would rather have Gravel playing then Marty. But more than likely a trade is in the works.

Yeah I miss-read that completely. I get it now.

 

[MyBudJT]

Gravel was called up just a couple weeks ago too... just a filler without taking away development time from other candidates.

 

[Community]

Didnt Dubas say he would call up players throughout thr season so they could practice with the NHL team? I dont think there is anything else to see here.

 

[Clark4Ever]

With the rumors surrounding Dumba, maybe he will be showcased.

 

[SprDaVE]

Didnt Dubas say he would call up players throughout thr season so they could practice with the NHL team? I dont think there is anything else to see here.

While I can agree that's probably what is happening, Gravel already got his shot and has barely played this season. 3 games with the Leafs and 8 games with the Marlies, albeit pre-Keefe.

There are many other AHL defenseman that probably deserve a "shot" over him.

 

[Hotel Mario]

I like this move, Gravel is going to be a real rock for us!

 

[smitty10]

With the rumors surrounding Dumba, maybe he will be showcased.

Maybe Lilly would be called up to be showcased. Not career minor leaguer Kevin Gravel!

 

[Clark4Ever]

Maybe Lilly would be called up to be showcased. Not career minor leaguer Kevin Gravel!

Gravel has played over 100 games in the NHL.

 

[smitty10]

Gravel has played over 100 games in the NHL.

He's 27, playing in the AHL and has never played a full season in the NHL. He's a tweener at best. Do you actually think he'd have any value in a trade? Not a chance.

 

[ShaneFalco]

probably just to get some practice in