Claimed off Waivers: [OTT] Victor Mete claimed off waivers by the Senators from the Canadiens

[CupInSIX]

Sabres are run by ninnies. Big brain Dorion is a mastermind.

 

[Seb]

Good, was getting frustrating to hope for him to develop any aspect of his game.

 

[swiftwin]

Ottawa gonna regret this move.

Mete is supposedly an offensive defenseman that doesn’t score goals.

So like Mike Reilly?

 

[smack66]

Nobody ever said that. Like, never.

I guess you and those fellow habs fans who liked your comment are now calling your GM a "nobody" lol.

 

[Cenzo_]

wasnt that long ago Mete was untouchable according to Bergevin and some Habs fans

Yeah crazy to think that an emotional fan base like the Habs fan would see a young 19 yo D playing in the NHL and playing #1D minutes for team Canada at the u20 championship and would consider this guy untouchable at that time.

Mete was compared a lot to Girard at that time, unfortunately for the Habs he simply did not progress while Girard turned into a stud...

 

[CapSpace]

I guess you and those fellow habs fans who liked your comment are now calling your GM a "nobody" lol.

Since a long time yes. Lol.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Well, f***, of course Ottawa claimed him. 2nd team on the list.

 

[Canadian Game]

Not surprised. Dorion will probably turn him into an asset as he does with many of his project players. Any pick in return down the road would be better for Ottawa than what they gave for him (nothing).

 

[SpezDispenser]

We'll be taking that. No risk at all, if he sucks, we don't bother tendering him. For how much too, like...80K? That's a Melnyk approved move to boot!

 

[Maurice of Orange]

lol always thought Mete had decent potential due to his skating, but there just isn’t enough offence in him to make up for his physical inadequacy defensively.

Would probably make for a better speed skater then a hockey player.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Mete has no ability be an impact player but he's an nhler.

 

[Rafafouille]

Finally gone. Undersized, can't play physical, terrible offensively and a turnover machine. Only reason he was hyped was just how terrible the Habs defense was a few years ago. He's an AHL defenceman that should only be used for depth on decent teams.

 

[Seb]

Mete has no ability be an impact player but he's an nhler.

Barely

 

[GermanSpitfire]

He’s just an NHL filler until next season, if there’s smoke behind Gudbranson on the move, Ottawa would only have 6 defenders who have played NHL time left on the roster.
Likely won’t be back next season but it’s a ZERO risk move.

 

[Goal Caufield50]

He’s just an NHL filler until next season, if there’s smoke behind Gudbranson on the move, Ottawa would only have 6 defenders who have played NHL time left on the roster.
Likely won’t be back next season but it’s a ZERO risk move.

Zero risk until he plays the the opposition fills the net

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Zero risk until he plays the the opposition fills the net

That’s already happening in Ottawa, he’ll fit right in!

 

[samsagat]

Good move for Ottawa.

Mete's was in the dog house in Mtl but a lot of people forget he's just 22 yo with 185 games under his belt. Having a +30 on a team that never made the playoff.

In Ottawa he'll get plenty of playing time with zero pressure.

Worst case scenario he fails but Ottawa paid nothing.

Or they just Mike Reilly him...

 

[samsagat]

Zero risk until he plays the the opposition fills the net

And Ottawa gets a better draft pick... they won't make the playoffs anyway...

 

[Tatar Shots]

Who wouldn't?

Buffalo did not and it’s safe to assume Detroit did not either. So that’s 2 bottom of the league teams who did not want Mete

 

[Kraken Jokes]

wasnt that long ago Mete was untouchable according to Bergevin and some Habs fans

That was quite long ago in the hockey world. Things change quickly. Mete never became the player most thought he would.

He needs to get stronger, simple as that. This off-season is do-or-die for his NHL career.

 

[cupcrazyman]

He’s just an NHL filler until next season, if there’s smoke behind Gudbranson on the move, Ottawa would only have 6 defenders who have played NHL time left on the roster.
Likely won’t be back next season but it’s a ZERO risk move.

Maybe Seattle scoop him up off of your roster for the expansion draft and he's still young.

 

[voxel]

So Tinordi 2.0 or Beailieu 2.0?

 

[SensFactor]

Free Asset with little salary. Nice move by Ottawa

 

[Canadienna]

I get that everyone loves dunking on MTL, but he was given every chance to make it work, even in an extremely sheltered role in MTL.

Honestly wish him the best, and won't be shocked if he stays in the league for a few more years at least.

 

[sansabri]

wasnt that long ago Mete was untouchable according to Bergevin and some Habs fans

wasn't that long ago he made it to the NHL at 19 and looked real promising. unfortunately for us, his progression simply stagnated