RW Nikita Scherbak - Traktor Chelyabinsk, KHL (2014, 26th, MTL; claimed by LAK)

[Caser]

Claimed off waivers by LA Kings.

 

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[LeafChief]

What a puzzling move this was by the Habs. Scherbak became expendable because of Chaput?

 

[KILLger]

Because of Julien and Bergevin

 

[that is unfortunate]

What a puzzling move this was by the Habs. Scherbak became expendable because of Chaput?

No he's just not very good

 

[LeafChief]

No he's just not very good

That is unfortunate.

 

[Kingsfan1]

No he's just not very good

His stats look pretty impressive in Juniors and AHL. He had 6 pts in 25 games in NHL. He’s only 22 I sure hope he ends up being a steal for us . Why do you say he is not that good

 

[HOPE]

His stats look pretty impressive in Juniors and AHL. He had 6 pts in 25 games in NHL. He’s only 22 I sure hope he ends up being a steal for us . Why do you say he is not that good

skillset is there. injuries slowed him, brain cramps. bad defensively and bad work ethics. he's still young tho, if he can turn these around he could be a solid top 6 player.

 

[Favster]

Losing Scherbak to waivers is something I can live with but what bothers me about it is how it all happened. The Habs gave him 0 NHL games this year. How can you waive him without even giving him a shot? I mean, they should've known that he's a slow starter and should've been patient. Instead they've been playing Deslauriers, Agostino and Chaput; that's just bad. I would've been OK with him getting waived if he was given an opportunity and failed. But he literally played 0 games this year. Unreal.

 

[Kingsfan1]

skillset is there. injuries slowed him, brain cramps. bad defensively and bad work ethics. he's still young tho, if he can turn these around he could be a solid top 6 player.

I hope after he sees how his idol Kovy trains and gets to play with him he will have help along the way to develop his game and be a difference maker for us . We need the luck lol

 

[HOPE]

I hope after he sees how his idol Kovy trains and gets to play with him he will have help along the way to develop his game and be a difference maker for us . We need the luck lol

it would kinda sucks for us if he does but with kids going down like Vilardi, it sure does look rough for LA's future so hopefully he pans out for you guys!

 

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[CupInSIX]

Losing Scherbak to waivers is something I can live with but what bothers me about it is how it all happened. The Habs gave him 0 NHL games this year. How can you waive him without even giving him a shot? I mean, they should've known that he's a slow starter and should've been patient. Instead they've been playing Deslauriers, Agostino and Chaput; that's just bad. I would've been OK with him getting waived if he was given an opportunity and failed. But he literally played 0 games this year. Unreal.

That's not entirely true. Did he not get several preseason games?

 

[justafan22]

bust?

 

[Favster]

That's not entirely true. Did he not get several preseason games?

Preseason games, yes. But he never actually got NHL quality linemates. That and he's a slow starter, always has been. Anyways, I understand the decision to waive him but I still have issues with the lack of opportunity he got. He should've been given a shot by the team that drafted him.

 

[MXD]

Preseason games, yes. But he never actually got NHL quality linemates. That and he's a slow starter, always has been. Anyways, I understand the decision to waive him but I still have issues with the lack of opportunity he got. He should've been given a shot by the team that drafted him.

No player is entitled to NHL quality linemates. And Sherback was offered a contract, so it's not like he had no chance. But he never outplayed Charles Hudon who isn't even getting regular icetime at the moment.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

SO if the Kings call him up, he has to pass through waivers again, ya?

 

[Favster]

No player is entitled to NHL quality linemates. And Sherback was offered a contract, so it's not like he had no chance. But he never outplayed Charles Hudon who isn't even getting regular icetime at the moment.

He didn't outplay anybody because well, he didn't play. I'm not saying he should be given anything on a silver platter. All I'm saying is he should've been given an opportunity with NHL caliber linemates.

Is that too much to ask?

The guy was a recent first round pick. Give him a shot and if it doesn't work, move on. Anyways, it doesn't really matter anymore.

 

[Whalers Fan]

SO if the Kings call him up, he has to pass through waivers again, ya?

No.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

No.

How the heck do the Kings get to claim a guy, and then send him down without the player having to clear waivers again?

 

[Whalers Fan]

How the heck do the Kings get to claim a guy, and then send him down without the player having to clear waivers again?

Re-entry waivers went away several years ago. A player only needs to be placed on waivers when being sent down to the AHL, not when he is recalled to the NHL.

 

[EXTRAS]

How the heck do the Kings get to claim a guy, and then send him down without the player having to clear waivers again?

He did need to clear waivers when he was sent down. And he cleared.

 

[EXTRAS]

He should go play 2 seasons in the KHL and then re-try the NHL. I think there is not much hope if he stays in the AHL at this point.

 

[golgoXIII]

total bust

 

[Kshahdoo]

Rumor says, he's going to the KHL to play for Avangard Omsk.