Waived: [NJD] Devils waive Sami Vatanen

[boredmale]

I am actually surprised, I figure he could have at least got like a 3rd/4th rounder. I was actually hoping Islanders would have included him(while dumping Hickey) in the trade we just made with the Devils

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[GoldiFox]

Interesting that the Canes didn't pay a 7th for him. They want a depth RHD and Vatanen already knows the system.

Guess they are aiming higher or for a more defensive D.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

Why would you be surprised? He sucks. HF Boards is delusional as always.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

This is a waiver pickup that Chevy might make. He's not great but he fits the RHD slot. I don't know if he's the player we're looking for, but he's free.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

This is one that will get claimed

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Why would you be surprised? He sucks. HF Boards is delusional as always.

That is literally 1 guy saying he sucks

 

[LeafChief]

Surprised they couldn't move him for a 4-5th round pick. 2 mill AAV pro-rated. He could probably be an upgrade on a few teams third pair.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I would not be upset if Dubas put in a claim

 

[hidek91]

I think he clears, I had the doubtful privilege of watching all his game this year and he's a shadow of his former self. He's playing very badly, his skating is gone.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

That is literally 1 guy saying he sucks

He barely got a job. He's not good. That's not one "guy" saying he sucks. His numbers are horrible and have been for a while. This site more than any has a fascination with reputation and bottom pair plugs.

 

[Traitor Zach]

Sami is a nice a guy, but his play has fallen off a cliff last few years. Injuries and inconsistency always contribute to that i suppose and he's a guy who plays hard, but doesn't have that higher skill level and consistent "take-over" on games defensively.

Fun, gritty guy to watch sometimes, but he's been getting beaten down even when he's played with a solid partner.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

I would not be upset if Dubas put in a claim

The Leafs have 3-4 depth dmen better than him. They aren't wasting their remaining capspace on an AHL defenseman.

 

[jfhabs]

I would pick him up on the habs if we can't make a trade happen. Even then, I think we're in need for more then one decent dman.

 

[Kraken Jokes]

Vatanen was someone I thought might be a good depth add for the Habs. NJ fans said it would cost a 3rd.

 

[Traitor Zach]

Surprised they couldn't move him for a 4-5th round pick. 2 mill AAV pro-rated. He could probably be an upgrade on a few teams third pair.

At this point, Sami is really a #7 or #8. Can't stay healthy and has some games where he can't elevate his play or match up well enough. I think he goes back to Europe next year.

 

[Cheddabombs]

That is literally 1 guy saying he sucks

Here's another: he's sucked this year. Love the guy and was hoping he could help solidify our bottom pair but he's clearly lost a big step and isn't what he once was.

 

[hidek91]

Maybe we could have got 7th round pick for him if we retained 50% but it would actually take away our last retention spot that may fetch better return in case Murray or Kulikov get traded.

And you don't want to pay #7 or #8 depth d-man 2M even if it's prorated.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

He barely got a job. He's not good. That's not one "guy" saying he sucks. His numbers are horrible and have been for a while. This site more than any has a fascination with reputation and bottom pair plugs.

He was on a 40 point pace just last year. Yeah injuries have diminished his play but most playoff bound teams don’t have 8 better experienced D on their rosters and D depth is always a target at the deadline. I understand a team not moving assets for him at this point but a team that misses out on the guy they target in trade could put a claim in. Also it’s easy to judge a player on a bottom feeder but time and time again we’ve seen players leave a bottom organization for a top one and rebound. It’s happened with the Oilers a dozen times.

We might even see a seller put in a claim if they are going to sell a D or 2 on the trade market.

 

[tuozzi]

Here's another: he's sucked this year. Love the guy and was hoping he could help solidify our bottom pair but he's clearly lost a big step and isn't what he once was.

This is really surprising to me. The guy's not even 30 yet.

 

[Traitor Zach]

Also, Devils need to start clearing few bottom slots to see what they have in some of the D prospects starting to pile up from recent drafts/trades. They need another top pairing guy, but Kulikov/Murray are just interim placeholder/stable guys for a year or two tops and if Devs bring back one of them, Vatanen was always going to become odd man out even ahead of Murray if durability was question mark.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

That is literally 1 guy saying he sucks

I mean, us Devils fans have watched him all year and he clearly has sucked lol he can't move anymore.

but if you don't want to take our word (or the advanced stats word), thats fine I Guess.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Also, its pretty amazing (and hilarious) that the Devils were able to get a 3rd round pick (Nico Daws) and Janne Kuokkanen (who has been one of our most consistent forwards this year) for this guy a year ago.

 

[Bruce Granville]

Vatanen was someone I thought might be a good depth add for the Habs. NJ fans said it would cost a 3rd.

So?
Habs fans thought Mete was any good...

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

That is literally 1 guy saying he sucks

Re-read this thread. Devils fans say he can't play. Advanced stats say he can't play. Somehow you still think he can play based on what?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I mean, us Devils fans have watched him all year and he clearly has sucked lol he can't move anymore.

but if you don't want to take our word (or the advanced stats word), thats fine I Guess.

No I'm not taking the word of some random person on Twitter you have to have credibility