Recalled/Assigned: Kevin Gravel

[SprDaVE]

 

[JT AM da real deal]

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.

Maybe there is a team that would give us a 4th rounder or a RHD dman in similar spot for him. He is not playing anyways with either team. Maybe Ottawa could use him this year? I mean he is insurance on insurance right now for us. He can't be happy with where he is at right?

 

[smitty10]

Maybe there is a team that would give us a 4th rounder or a RHD dman in similar spot for him. He is not playing anyways with either team. Maybe Ottawa could use him this year? I mean he is insurance on insurance right now for us. He can't be happy with where he is at right?

I can't imagine a guy who's passed through waivers a couple times this year and hasn't played in a few months would garner a 4th round pick. Insurance is what this is.

 

[crump]

Weird. Doesn't fit the "young guy practicing with the big team as a reward" scenario. He's 27.

I'm calling trade, with him replacing either Ceci or Marincin some scenario.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Mystery solved

 

[The Iceman]

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

It is easy to see. Dermott is part of the Dumba trade and we needed another LHD

 

[18leafsfan18]

It is easy to see. Dermott is part of the Dumba trade and we needed another LHD

 

[ULF_55]

Sounds like he suffering from artis-est-timentibus

 

[justafan22]

Marincin would play tho.

Gravel hasn't been healthy since November

 

[Clark4Ever]

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.

Maybe as a throw in...

 

[egd27]

There is some type of cap voodoo that requires the Leafs to be as close to the limit with the active roster. (I don't understand the detail)
To do this they make these odd call ups based on how the contract fits against the daily cap hit.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Well that makes sense if Dermy has the flu and can't play Saturday night I'd much rather have Gravel in than Marty ... but that's just me ... hopefully Dermy can play

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Well that makes sense if Dermy has the flu and can't play Saturday night I'd much rather have Gravel in than Marty ... but that's just me ... hopefully Dermy can play

Gravel hasn't played hockey at all this year. No chance.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Gravel hasn't played hockey at all this year. No chance.

Marty is like a hand grenade with puck ... and softer than butter ... all he can do is stand in the right spots

 

[A4T1L6]

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

I agree thats pretty straight forward lol

 

[ShaneFalco]

Gravel hasn't played hockey at all this year. No chance.

So you're saying there's a chance?

 

[Funk21]

This guy is beyond bad when he was up earlier in the year. Other than the fact that he is a giant nothing about him says NHL defenceman.

 

[stickty111]

Down he goes

 

[Canada4Gold]

The recalled/assigned tag has never been so appropriate.

 

[Fogelhund]

Down he goes

LOL... and now all the hysteria, and Conspiracy theories can die...

 

[Joey Hoser]

This is wierd

Not sure why they do these moves, but I've stopped caring or even wondering. Must do something for somebody, but I don't think it matters to us.

 

[Canada4Gold]

LOL... and now all the hysteria, and Conspiracy theories can die...

You mean we're not showcasing him for a 4th, or maybe 1 paper transaction was enough to get a 3rd?

 

[Joey Hoser]

Gravel has played over 100 games in the NHL.

Well yeah, that's how we found out he's not an NHL player.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Marty is like a hand grenade with puck ... and softer than butter ... all he can do is stand in the right spots

I agree, and he's still way better than Gravel at the NHL level.

Honestly we should just throw Barrie on his off-side if Dermott can't go and bring up Liljegren.

Muzzin-Holl
Barrie-Ceci
Sandin-Liljegren

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

There is some type of cap voodoo that requires the Leafs to be as close to the limit with the active roster. (I don't understand the detail)
To do this they make these odd call ups based on how the contract fits against the daily cap hit.

this is only needed when the team initially activates LTIR but once using LTIR it no longer matters how close Leafs are to the limit or when.