Beendair Donedat
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As if either Tkachuk would do anything other than lay down and cover up against Johnston.
Waived: [NYI] F Ross Johnston waived by the Islanders (claimed)
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mm11
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think the boss gets claimed, Isles could very well be pushed around without him. Risky Lou
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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I hope the Habs look at him. They could then deal Pezzetta. Great heart guy, but the Habs need someone who can handle the heavyweights so Xhekaj doesn't feel forced to. Pezzetta is pretty much a punching bag, but he's got heart, so teammates love him
VoidCreature
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He has a career high of seven points, why is he signed for three more years?
He was a healthy scratch for all but 16 games last year. Thanks for your concern, but the Isles will be okay, at least in terms of minimal talent face punchers
mm11
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hear ya brother, hope your right brother. I was always glad the 80's Isles had some of those minimal talent face punchers. Different time I get it, but to make room for Simon Holstrom? I'll take a wait and see approach
Sparksrus3
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He lost his shine 3 years ago .Last week He lost a decision to some rookie on the Rangers Kempe ? Something like that was his name . He can go back up the truck beep beep beep . He was overpaid for years so he would not be claimed if put on waivers
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As of now, holmstrom's not making the team, either. Have 13 forwards without either one.
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He has some skill for a fighter, just never got an ample opportunity to show them. Decent hands and a better skater than Martin IMHO. Not quite the IQ of Martin though. Top-5 fighter in the league.
Hostile Offer
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The depth forward who has two separate 4-year deals under his belt despite never playing more than 32 games or scoring more than 7 points in a season. That's an anomaly in terms of career contract history. To be fair though I'm not sure why it's not done more for these NHL tweener players, gives the player financial security and this kind of cap hit can be fully buried if it doesn't work out.
CupInSIX
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Habs should get this guy so wifi doesn't destroy his shoulder again fighting heavyweights 6x this season
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I think Lou and the team love Johnston and he doesn't want to actually lose him if he can help it, so he did. He waited a day so other teams would use roster spots on other players on waivers plus so many teams are maxed out cap wise or roster size now.Did Lamoriello nap through the waivers deadline? He has to send Holmstrom down temporarily and then recall him after RJ clears now?
If Ross clears, he will likely go to the A and be the first call up. Isles are very injury prone up front, won't be long. But Holmstrom is on the team and has a spot so he's down now through paper transaction and will be back up tomorrow.
