Waived: Sad Day: Brian McGrattan Waived

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Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 1m1 minute ago
McGrattan (CAL) is on waivers today.

... Was bound to happen.

I really hope our organization or the NHL finds a job for him.

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[Unlimited Chequing]

Yeah, we knew it was gonna happen. Sucks.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Nooooo I mean you knew it was coming, but how can you not love the guy.

Agree with others in hoping that he finds a spot with the Flames brass.

 

[Vkonroy]

If he clears this actually increases his trade value though, which is a positive for the team. I'm not too sure how many teams are going to want his services considering the general disarming on the enforcer roll; Bollig and Boumer have filled in well there while also being more of an offensive threat.

I believe this is ultimately for the best for him though since there is only so long a person can stay positive, giving it their all in practices and in team support in the dressing room and being a healthy scratch night after night. It has to be emotionally draining and at least this way he has another shot to be a contributor again.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

He is still on the team guys. They just put him on Waivers to see if anyone would claim him. If he passes he is still on the roster, but I doubt he will stay anyways. The role of enforcer will be no longer.

 

[StreakingRed]

Sad to see. Big fan of McGrattan. Wishing him all the best.

 

[Turning Mangiapanese]

It's a good move for the Flames hockey-wise. Can't see him getting claimed.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Knew it was going to happen eventually, but still doesn't make me any happier about it.

 

[Lunatik]

He is still on the team guys. They just put him on Waivers to see if anyone would claim him. If he passes he is still on the roster, but I doubt he will stay anyways. The role of enforcer will be no longer.

Hey! This is what I say everytime someone is waived, you can't steal my schtick!

 

[Mike Martin]

Looks like they are copying the lead of the Canucks who recently put Sestito on Waivers.

 

[Lunatik]

Looks like they are copying the lead of the Canucks who recently put Sestito on Waivers.

Yes, I am sure this is exactly why and not at all because the Flames are healthy for the first time since the first week of the season.

 

[Anglesmith]

 

[tmurfin]

That sucks.. But it was bound to happen, not sure how much longer he's got in the league unfortunately, hopefully the flames give him a job when all is said and done

 

[Mike Martin]

Yes, I am sure this is exactly why and not at all because the Flames are healthy for the first time since the first week of the season.

Who is left in the West who is willing to fight McGrattan? Besides John Scott who? Don't kid yourself that the Flames management didn't notice Sestito gone from Vancouver.

 

[Anglesmith]

Who is left in the West who is willing to fight McGrattan? Besides John Scott who? Don't kid yourself that the Flames management didn't notice Sestito gone from Vancouver.

Had no bearing on anything, though. Were the Canucks copying the Leafs when they sent down Sestito? McGrattan is being waived for the same reason Sestito was waived. Coincidence does not imply causation, though.

 

[Lunatik]

Who is left in the West who is willing to fight McGrattan? Besides John Scott who? Don't kid yourself that the Flames management didn't notice Sestito gone from Vancouver.

Typical Vancouver mentality, thinks everything is because of them. Guess what, the only universe you are the centre of is your own.

Bottom line is this team is finally mostly healthy and during the injuries several youngsters have proved they are ready to be on the NHL roster. As a result decisions need to be made on who to have with the big club.

 

[Calculon]

If they send him down he might actually get the chance to play. Plus he'll make more money since he won't have to pay into escrow.

He hasn't been an option to dress in months; the writing was on the wall sadly.

 

[StreakingRed]

Who is left in the West who is willing to fight McGrattan? Besides John Scott who? Don't kid yourself that the Flames management didn't notice Sestito gone from Vancouver.

I highly doubt Vancouver played any part in this decision. Lol

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Did you guys hear we're doing a video tribute for Luongo tonight too?

 

[Sean Monahan]

Did you guys hear we're doing a video tribute for Luongo tonight too?

I heard there's an announcement coming that we'll be named the Calgary Canucks very soon

 

[Anglesmith]

Did you guys hear we're doing a video tribute for Luongo tonight too?

I hear we're also going to change up our management structure by having a president overseeing the GM, just like Vancouver does!

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

I hear we're also going to change up our management structure by having a president overseeing the GM, just like Vancouver does!

If we're lucky, the position will be filled by someone who used to work for the Canucks!

 

[InfinityIggy]

Who is left in the West who is willing to fight McGrattan? Besides John Scott who? Don't kid yourself that the Flames management didn't notice Sestito gone from Vancouver.

Lmao, don't kid yourself. You're out of your depth. The writing has been on the wall with McGrattan all season.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

 

[MuffinMerc]

Oh no!!!